Saturday’s Sports Gambling Rundown

Key college football clashes highlight a Saturday schedule that also includes the NBA, college hoops, and the NHL. Here’s a look in your Daily Sports Roundup.

The Gridiron Spotlight

No. 4 Texas took care of business with a 49-9 win over Texas A&M on Thursday night, and now No. 3 Oklahoma will be looking for a similar result on Saturday against No. 11 Oklahoma State. The Sooners are one spot behind the Longhorns in the BCS rankings, and need to impress on the road against the Cowboys in order to jump up into a Top-2 position. Oklahoma is pegged as a 7-point favorite.

Top-ranked Alabama and No. 2 Florida are going to battle for conference supremacy next weekend, but on Saturday they’ll have to tread water against lesser opponents. The Tide are favored by 14.5 points at home against Auburn, while Florida is favored by 16.5 points on the road against No. 23 Florida State.

No. 17 Oregon State can wrap up a trip to the Rose Bowl on Saturday if they can get past No. 19 Oregon. The Beavers are favored by 3 points in the contest. No. 5 USC has the same Pac-10 record as Oregon State (7-1), but they fell to the Beavers earlier this year and lose the tiebreaker. The Trojans will hope for an Oregon State loss on Saturday as they take on Notre Dame as 32-point favorites.

The other two marquee games on Saturday are No. 18 Georgia Tech vs. No. 13 Georgia, and Baylor vs. No. 7 Texas Tech. The Bulldogs are favored by 7.5 points in their rivalry game, while the Red Raiders are listed as 22-point faves.

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Other Notable Events

The top NBA game on the schedule for Saturday sees the San Antonio Spurs playing on the road against the Houston Rockets. The Rockets had their three-game winning streak stopped by the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night in a 91-90 home loss. Tracy McGrady sat out that contest to give his sore knee a break.

There are 10 other games on the NBA’s schedule for Saturday, including a mismatch in Charlotte with the 14-2 Celtics taking on the 4-10 Bobcats. The rest of the action: Atlanta at Washington, Indiana at Orlando, Golden State at New York, Denver at Minnesota, Oklahoma City at Memphis, Cleveland at Milwaukee, New Jersey at Utah, Dallas at Sacramento, and then lastly Miami at the Clippers.

The Rest of the Schedule

On the ice, the Vancouver Canucks had their four-game winning streak snapped by the Calgary Flames on Thursday night, but they’ll be able to get some revenge when the two teams conclude a home-and-home set in Alberta on Saturday night. Michael Cammalleri led the Flames’ attack with a hat trick in the 4-3 win Thursday, and Daniel Sedin had his 11th goal of the year for Vancouver.

Rounding out the NHLs Saturday slate: Edmonton at St. Louis, Chicago at Los Angeles, Detroit at Boston, Philadelphia at Toronto, Washington at Columbus, Ottawa at the Islanders, Buffalo at Montreal, New Jersey at Pittsburgh, Minnesota at Nashville, San Jose at Phoenix, and finally Tampa Bay at Colorado.

As well, there’s lots of college basketball tournament action on Saturday, with many matchups and lines still to be determined at press time. Games involving ranked teams on Saturday will include Bryant at No. 2 UConn, Florida International at No. 13 UCLA, Dayton at No. 15 Marquette, Miami-Ohio at No. 16 Xavier, Stetson at No. 22 Miami, and Wisconsin Milwaukee at No. 25 Wisconsin.

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A Peek at the Future

Marquee NFL matchups on Sunday include Denver at the New York Jets (-7.5), the New York Giants (-3.5) at Washington, and Pittsburgh at New England (-1). The Sunday night contest sees Minnesota hosting Chicago as 3.5-point favorites . . . Kobe Bryant and the Lakers are back in action on Sunday, as they get a visit from the Raptors. Allen Iverson and the Pistons get a visit from the Trail Blazers.

Sports Headlines

Lane Kiffin will be the next head football coach at Tennessee. Rumors are growing of his father Lane Kiffin following him…Australia and Spain are in a tie at the World Cup of Golf…Stephon Marbury claims he didn’t refuse to enter a game as per his latest suspension…The buyout clause in pathetic Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis contract is so large, even if Jimmy Clausen and the Irish find themselves in a pickle against USC, Weis will return reports Brian Gould of ScoresOddsPicks.com…free football pick is from GodsTips who says take Auburn and the points against Alabama, though it’s not a premium play.

Baylor-Arizona State Preview

The Baylor Bears and the Arizona State Sun Devils will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Anaheim Convention Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bears listed as 1-point favorites versus the Sun Devils, while the game’s total is sitting at 136.
Current streak:
Baylor has won 5 straight games.
Arizona State has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Baylor: 5-0 SU, 1-0
ATS
Arizona State
: 4-0 SU, 2-1 ATS
Baylor most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-4
Before playing Washington State are 1-0
After a win are 6-4

Arizona State most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Jackson State are 1-0
After playing Charlotte are 0-1
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Baylor is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Arizona State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
Baylor at Washington State, Saturday, December 6
Arizona State home to Jackson State, Thursday, December 4

 

Kansas State-Kentucky Preview

The Kansas State Wildcats and the Kentucky Wildcats will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Orleans Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Wildcats listed as 2-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game’s total is sitting at 142.
Current streak:
Kansas State has won 5 straight games.
Kentucky has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Kansas State: 5-0 SU, 1-1 ATS
Kentucky: 2-2 SU, 0-1 ATS
Kansas State most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Oregon are 1-0
After playing Oakland are 1-0
After a win are 6-4

Kentucky most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Kansas State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Kentucky is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
Kentucky is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Kansas State at Oregon, Sunday, December 7
Kentucky home to Lamar, Wednesday, December 3

 

Auburn-Alabama Preview

The Auburn Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Crimson Tide listed as 15-point favorites versus the Tigers, while the game’s total is sitting at 41.
Kodi Burns completed 16 passes for 180 yards and one TD as Auburn lost 17-13 to Georgia in Week 12.
The Tigers did cover the 9-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the posted total of 45.
Alabama shut down Mississippi State in the second half to earn a 32-7 victory in Week 12. Alabama covered the 21.5-point spread, while the 39 points fell UNDER the posted total of 41.
Mark Ingram ran for 78 yards off 14 carries with one touchdown in that win.
Current streak:
Alabama has won 11 straight games.
Team records:
Auburn: 5-6 SU, 2-8 ATS
Alabama: 11-0 SU, 8-3 ATS
Auburn most recently:
When playing in November are 6-4
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 4-6

Alabama most recently:
When playing in November are 3-7
When playing on grass are 10-0
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Auburn is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Alabama
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Auburn’s last 5 games on the road
Auburn is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Alabama
Auburn is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Alabama’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Alabama’s last 6 games

 

Miami-North Carolina State Preview

The Miami Hurricanes and the North Carolina State Wolfpack will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Carter-Finley Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Hurricanes listed as 2-point favorites versus the Wolfpack, while the game’s total is sitting at 48.
Miami was defeated 41-23 by Georgia Tech in Week 13 as a 3-point underdog. The combined 64 points sailed OVER the posted total of 42.
Jacory Harris completed 13-of-18 for 162 yards and two touchdowns in the loss.
Russell Wilson threw for two touchdowns and had a key run in the third quarter to set up another score that helped North Carolina State beat North Carolina 41-10 in Week 13.
The Wolfpack covered the 11-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 48.
Current streak:
North Carolina State has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Miami: 7-4 SU, 5-5
ATS
North Carolina State
: 5-6 SU, 8-2 ATS
Miami most recently:
When playing in November are 3-7
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 4-6

North Carolina State most recently:
When playing in November are 5-5
When playing on grass are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing within the conference are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Miami is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Miami’s last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami’s last 6 games
North Carolina State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
North Carolina State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

 

Oklahoma-Oklahoma State Preview

\ The Oklahoma Sooners and the Oklahoma State Cowboys will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Boone Pickens Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Sooners listed as 8-point favorites versus the Cowboys, while the game’s total is sitting at 75.
Oklahoma scored five touchdowns in the second quarter as they ripped apart unbeaten Texas Tech 65-21 in Week 13. Oklahoma covered the 7-point spread, and the 86 points sailed OVER the night’s posted total of 76.5.
Sam Bradford led the way with 303 yards and four touchdowns to lead Oklahoma.
Oklahoma State took down Colorado 30-17 in Week 12. Oklahoma State failed to cover the 17-point spread, while the 47 points fell UNDER the posted total of 55.5.
Zac Robinson led the Cowboys with 217 yards with a two touchdowns.
Current streak:
Oklahoma has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Oklahoma: 10-1 SU, 8-2
ATS
Oklahoma State
: 9-2 SU, 8-2 ATS
Oklahoma most recently:
When playing in November are 9-1
When playing on turf are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 8-2

Oklahoma State most recently:
When playing in November are 4-6
When playing on turf are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing within the conference are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Oklahoma is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Oklahoma is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma’s last 5 games
Oklahoma is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Oklahoma State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Oklahoma State is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
Oklahoma State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma
Oklahoma State is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games

 

Notre Dame-Southern Cal Preview

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Southern Cal Trojans will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Oddsmakers currently have the Trojans listed as 32-point favorites versus the Fighting Irish, while the game’s total is sitting at 48.
Jimmy Clausen threw for 289 yards and two touchdowns for Notre Dame as they were upset 24-23 by Syracuse in Week 13.
The Irish failed to cover the 19.5-point spread, while the final score played just UNDER the posted total of 48.
USC scored 28 points in the second half to earn a 45-23 victory over Stanford in Week 12. USC failed to cover the 24-point spread, while the 68 points sailed OVER the posted total of 48.
Stafon Johnson carried the ball 14 times for 116 yards and two touchdowns.
Current streak:
Southern Cal has won 7 straight games.
Team records:
Notre Dame: 6-5 SU, 6-5 ATS
Southern Cal: 9-1 SU, 6-3-1 ATS
Notre Dame most recently:
When playing in November are 4-6
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 5-5

Southern Cal most recently:
When playing in November are 10-0
When playing on grass are 10-0
After outgaining opponent are 9-1
When playing outside the conference are 10-0

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Notre Dame’s last 11 games on the road
Notre Dame is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Notre Dame is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Notre Dame is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Southern Cal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Southern Cal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Southern Cal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Notre Dame
Southern Cal is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Southern Cal at UCLA, Saturday, December 6

 

Oregon-Oregon State Preview

The Oregon Ducks and the Oregon State Beavers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Reser Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Beavers listed as 3-point favorites versus the Ducks, while the game’s total is sitting at 58.
Jeremiah Masoli threw two touchdown passes and ran for three more as Oregon outlasted Arizona 55-45 in Week 12. Oregon covered the 6-point spread, while the 100 points sailed OVER the posted total of 59.
Masoli completed 21-of-26 for 295 yards and had 92 yards rushing in that game.
Sammie Stroughter caught five passes for 116 yards as Oregon State disposed of Arizona 19-17 in Week 13, as 3-point underdogs. The 36 points fell UNDER the posted total of 57.
Stroughter finished with a TD, while James Rodgers ran for the other TD in that win.
Current streak:
Oregon has won 2 straight games.
Oregon State has won 6 straight games.
Team records:
Oregon: 8-3 SU, 5-6
ATS
Oregon State
: 8-3 SU, 8-3 ATS
Oregon most recently:
When playing in November are 4-6
When playing on turf are 7-3
After being outgained are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 6-4

Oregon State most recently:
When playing in November are 8-2
When playing on turf are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oregon’s last 5 games when playing Oregon State
Oregon is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Oregon is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Oregon is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oregon State
Oregon State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Oregon State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oregon State’s last 5 games when playing Oregon
Oregon State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oregon

 

Kentucky-Tennessee Preview

The Kentucky Wildcats and the Tennessee Volunteers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Neyland Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Volunteers listed as 4-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game’s total is sitting at 38.
Kentucky was upset 31-24 by Vanderbilt in Week 12, as 3.5-point favorites. The 55 points sailed OVER the posted total of 37.5.
Randall Cobb threw for 144 yards with two interceptions, while running for a TD in the loss.
Tennessee raced out to a 20-0 lead and never looked back as they upset Vanderbilt 20-10 in Week 13.
The Vols covered the 3-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 36.5.
Current streak:
Kentucky has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Kentucky: 6-5 SU, 4-6 ATS
Tennessee: 4-7 SU, 3-7-1 ATS
Kentucky most recently:
When playing in November are 5-5
When playing on grass are 5-5
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 3-7

Tennessee most recently:
When playing in November are 7-3
When playing on grass are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kentucky’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kentucky’s last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kentucky’s last 6 games when playing Tennessee
Kentucky is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Tennessee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tennessee’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tennessee’s last 5 games at home
Tennessee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kentucky
Tennessee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kentucky

 

Maryland-Boston College Preview

The fans at Alumni Stadium will be treated to a game between the Maryland Terrapins and the Boston College Eagles when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Eagles listed as 7-point favorites versus the Terrapins, while the game’s total is sitting at 42.
Maryland was defeated 37-3 as a 2-point underdog last time out. The 40 points went UNDER the night’s posted total of 47.
Obi Egekeze kicked a 34-yard field goal for the only points in the loss.
Dominique Davis ran in from the one-yard line with just over a minute to play to give Boston College a 24-21 win over Wake Forest in Week 13.
The Eagles covered the 2.5-point spread, while the final score played over the day’s posted total of 41.
Current streak:
Boston College has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Maryland: 7-4 SU, 5-5
ATS
Boston College
: 8-3 SU, 6-4 ATS
Maryland most recently:
When playing in November are 4-6
When playing on turf are 3-7
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 6-4

Boston College most recently:
When playing in November are 6-4
When playing on turf are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Maryland’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Maryland’s last 7 games
Maryland is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Maryland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Boston College is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home
Boston College is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston College’s last 7 games
Boston College is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games

 

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