Week 17 NFL Football Betting Preview: December 30th 2010
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It is the final week of the 2010 NFL regular season and while nine of the 12 available spots in the postseason have already been claimed the final playoff picture will not be complete until the last of the 16 games have been played.

The one thing we know for sure is that 13-2 New England has clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC regardless of the outcome of its game against Miami. The Patriots are only a three-point favorite at home but do not expect them to be resting too many starters in this game.

Pittsburgh and Baltimore have clinched playoff spots and are tied at 11-4 atop the AFC North with the Steelers holding the tiebreaker. The Steelers can clinch the division and the second seed with a win over Cleveland, but could fall all the way to the sixth seed with a loss. They are a six-point road favorite and the ‘over/under’ line is set at 37 ½.

Indianapolis is in control in the AFC South at 9-6, but still needs a win over Tennessee to win the division. A loss to the Titans combined with a Jacksonville win over Houston would give the title to the Jaguars. The Colts are a 10-point home favorite and the ‘over/under’ is set at 48. Jacksonville is a 2 ½-point road favorite with an ‘over/under’ set at 49 ½.

Kansas City has already clinched the AFC West and Philadelphia has clinched the NFC East making their final games relatively meaningless. The Chiefs are a three-point home favorite against Oakland and the ‘over/under’ is set at 43 ½. The line for the Eagles’ game against Dallas is currently OFF due to the playing status of Michael Vick.

Green Bay needs a win at home against Chicago to punch its ticket to the playoffs. This task was made much easier after Tuesday night when Philadelphia’s shocking loss to Minnesota clinched a first-round bye for the Bears. The Packers are a 10-point home favorite and the ‘over/under’ is set at 41 ½.

Atlanta needs a win over Carolina to win the NFC South and clinch the No. 1 seed in the NFC. A loss could send them all the way to the fifth seed and open the door for the New Orleans to sneak into the top spot. The Falcons are a 14 ½-point home favorite and the ‘over/under’ is set at 41.

The Saints have clinched a playoff berth and are a 7 ½-point favorite over Tampa Bay with an ‘over/under’ set at 47 ½. A Buccaneers’ win can still get them in the playoffs as a wildcard if both Green Bay and New York lose. The Giants can get in with a win over Washington and a Packers’ loss. New York is four-point road favorite and the ‘over/under’ is set at 44 ½.

The NFL decided to save the best for last as 7-8 St. Louis will face 6-9 Seattle for the NFC West title on Sunday night. The Rams are a 2 ½-point road favorite but if the Seahawks pull off the upset they would be the first team to win a division and make the playoffs with a losing record. The ‘over/under’ for this game is set at 41 ½.

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Iowa State vs. Virginia
College Basketball Pick: Virginia -1.5 -110 odds
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I’m playing Virginia on Thursday night. Iowa State is 11-2 but has played a relatively weak schedule with the best win being against Creighton while losing to California and Northern Iowa. The Cyclones are down to nine players after losing five to academic ineligibility and then guard DeMarcus Phillips decided to transfer. As a result, first-year coach Fred “The Mayor” Hoiberg plans to play more zone defense than usual to avoid foul trouble. Senior guard Diante Garrett is the leading scorer with 17.2 points per game and 6-2 senior guard Jake Anderson manages to pull down 8.5 rebounds. Virginia had some early struggles losing two of three at the Maui Invitational and then went on a five-game winning streak before losing to Seattle at home after squeaking by Norfolk State. The last two outcomes can be explained due to the absence of senior forward Will Sherrill (who missed a total of 5 games) due to a shin injury and leading scorer and rebounder Mike Scott who missed the Norfolk State game and didn’t start against Seattle. Both are expected to play tonight. Senior guard Mustapha Farrakhan has picked up the slack scoring 11.3 points per game. This is a small number for the home team vs a depleted Iowa State squad. I’m backing Virginia on Thursday night. Thanks! GL! Scott.

WASHINGTON HUSKIES VS. NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS
Point Spread: Nebraska is currently set as a 14 point favorite against Washington with the games over/under betting total posted at 53 points. (Game Date: December 30th 2010)

Washington (6-6) vs No. 18 Nebraska (10-3) – Washington won their last time out by a score of 35-28 on the road against Washington State. They covered the point spread in that game as a 5.5 point chalk and the combined score of 63 points went over the posted total. In their last matchup, Nebraska lost on the road to Oklahoma by a score of 23-20. They covered the line in that game as a 4.5 point underdog and the combined final of 43 points stayed under the posted college football betting total.

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ATS Trends
Huskies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Bowl games.
Huskies are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games in December.
Huskies are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 10.5 or greater.
Huskies are 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Huskies are 8-21 ATS in their last 29 games following a ATS win.
Cornhuskers are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 non-conference games.
Cornhuskers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in December.
Cornhuskers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 bowl games.
Cornhuskers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Bowl games as a favorite.
Cornhuskers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Bowl games.

Over/Under Trends
Over is 4-0 in Huskies last 4 vs. Big 12.
Over is 6-1-1 in Huskies last 8 games as an underdog of 10.5 or greater.
Over is 5-1 in Huskies last 6 non-conference games.
Over is 4-1 in Huskies last 5 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 22-8-1 in Huskies last 31 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Cornhuskers last 7 games following a ATS win.
Under is 6-1 in Cornhuskers last 7 bowl games.
Over is 4-1 in Cornhuskers last 5 non-conference games.
Under is 12-4 in Cornhuskers last 16 games on grass.
Over is 5-2 in Cornhuskers last 7 games as a favorite of 10.5 or greater.

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NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS VS. TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS
Point Spread: North Carolina is currently set as a 1 point favorite against Tennessee with the games over/under betting total posted at 50 points. (Game Date: December 30th 2010)

North Carolina (7-5) vs Tennessee (6-6) – North Carolina was victorious in their last game by a score of 24-19 against Duke. They did not cover the point spread in that matchup as a 8.5 point chalk and the combined score of 43 points went under the posted total. In their last affair, Tennessee won on their home field against Kentucky by a final of 24-14. They covered the line in that game as a 2.5 point favorite and the combined score of 38 points went under the posted NCAA football wagering total.

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ATS Trends
Tar Heels are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Tar Heels are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a S.U. win.
Tar Heels are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Tar Heels are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Tar Heels are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on grass.
Volunteers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a S.U. win.
Volunteers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.
Volunteers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Volunteers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games on grass.
Volunteers are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog of 0.5-3.0.

Over/Under Trends
Under is 5-1 in Tar Heels last 6 games overall.
Under is 5-1 in Tar Heels last 6 games on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Tar Heels last 6 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Tar Heels last 8 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 20-9 in Tar Heels last 29 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Over is 6-0 in Volunteers last 6 non-conference games.
Over is 7-1 in Volunteers last 8 games as an underdog.
Under is 5-1 in Volunteers last 6 Bowl games.
Under is 5-1 in Volunteers last 6 bowl games.
Over is 5-1 in Volunteers last 6 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

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KANSAS STATE WILDCATS VS. SYRACUSE ORANGE
Point Spread: Syracuse is currently set as a 1 point favorite against Kansas State with the games over/under betting total posted at 48 points. (Game Date: December 30th 2010)

Kansas State (7-5) vs Syracuse (7-5) – Kansas State won their last game by a score of 49-41 against North Texas. They did not cover the point spread in that match as a 14 point chalk and the combined score of 90 points soared above the assigned over/under betting total. In their last game, Syracuse lost at home to Boston college by a 16-7 final. They did not cover the line in that game as a 3.5 point favorite and the combined score of 23 points went under the posted NCAA football betting total.

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ATS Trends
Wildcats are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Wildcats are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games in December.
Wildcats are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 bowl games.
Wildcats are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. Big East.
Wildcats are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Bowl games.
Orange are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. loss.
Orange are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Orange are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Orange are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Orange are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Over/Under Trends
Over is 4-0 in Wildcats last 4 games overall.
Over is 4-0 in Wildcats last 4 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Wildcats last 6 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Wildcats last 6 games in December.
Under is 5-1 in Wildcats last 6 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Orange last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 20-7-1 in Orange last 28 games on grass.
Under is 19-7-2 in Orange last 28 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-1 in Orange last 8 non-conference games.
Under is 5-2 in Orange last 7 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

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ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS VS. SMU MUSTANGS
Point Spread: SMU is currently set as a 7 point favorite against Army with the games over/under betting total posted at 52 points. (Game Date: December 30th 2010)

Army (6-6) at Southern Methodist (7-6) – Army lost their last game by a score of 31-17 against Navy. They did not cover the point spread in that match as a 7.5 point underdog and the combined score of 48 points went under the posted total. In their last affair, SMU lost on the road to Central Florida by a score of 17-7. They did not cover the betting line in that game as a 7.5 point underdog and the combined final of 24 points stayed below the assigned college football betting total.

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ATS Trends
Black Knights are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog.
Black Knights are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog of 3.5-10.0.
Black Knights are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Black Knights are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. CUSA.
Black Knights are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 non-conference games.
Mustangs are 4-13-1 ATS in their last 18 games as a favorite.
Mustangs are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games as a home favorite.
Mustangs are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.
Mustangs are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite of 3.5-10.0.
Mustangs are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Over/Under Trends
Under is 10-3 in Black Knights last 13 games following a S.U. loss.
Under is 9-3 in Black Knights last 12 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Black Knights last 8 games as an underdog.
Over is 6-2 in Black Knights last 8 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 13-6-1 in Black Knights last 20 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 6-0 in Mustangs last 6 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Mustangs last 4 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 10-2 in Mustangs last 12 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 13-3-1 in Mustangs last 17 games following a S.U. loss.
Under is 4-1 in Mustangs last 5 games overall.

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NFL Football Betting: Week 16 in Review – December 29th 2010
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Mother Nature decided to extend Week 16 by a day after the Minnesota at Philadelphia Sunday night game was snowed-out and postponed until Tuesday night. The way the Eagles played in the 24-14 loss probably makes them wish it was never rescheduled.

The playoff picture in both conferences still needs a few final touches, but last week’s results went a long way towards setting the stage for the postseason.

New England wrapped up home-field advantage throughout the playoffs in the AFC by virtue of its 34-3 trouncing of Buffalo as a 7 ½-point road favorite. The total stayed ‘under’ the 44 point total.

Pittsburgh and Baltimore both won to remain tied in the AFC North at 11-4. The Steelers crushed Carolina 27-3 last Thursday night as a 14 ½-point home favorite and the Ravens skated past Cleveland 20-10 as a 3 ½-point road favorite. Both teams have already clinched a playoff berth, but Pittsburgh holds the tiebreaker in terms of winning the division.

It will take one more week to decide the AFC South after Indianapolis won and Jacksonville lost. The Colts beat Oakland 31-26 as a three-point road favorite to go to 9-6, while the Jaguars lost to Washington 20-17 in overtime as a seven-point home favorite to fall to 8-7.

Kansas City locked up the AFC West with 34-14 win over Tennessee as a five-point home favorite. The Chiefs would have clinched even if they had lost since San Diego eliminated them self from the playoffs with a 34-20 loss to Cincinnati as a 7 ½-point road favorite.

Philadelphia won the NFC East by default after New York lost to Green Bay 45-17 as a 2 ½-point road underdog. The Giants now need a win this week and a Packers’ loss to even make the playoffs. The Eagles were a 14-point favorite over the Vikings, but Tuesday’s loss handed a first round bye to Chicago, who had already clinched the NFC North.

Atlanta’s NFC South title party was put on hold for another week after losing to New Orleans 17-14 on Monday night. The Saints, who were favored by 2 ½-points at home clinched a playoff berth and can still win the division with a win next week combined with another Falcon loss.

The NFL is saving the best for last when 7-8 St. Louis takes on 6-9 Seattle for the NFC West crown in the final game of the season this upcoming Sunday night. The Rams beat San Francisco 25-17 as a 1 ½-point home favorite, while the Seahawks lost to Tampa Bay 38-15 as a 6 ½-point road underdog to set-up this title match.

All-in-all, in Week 16 nine home teams won both straight-up and against the spread and nine games went ‘over’ the total. There were seven straight-up upsets as the point spread did not come into play. Three of the dogs won at home and four won on the road.

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Creighton vs. Illinois State
College Basketball Pick: Illinois State -1
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On Wednesday the Free College hoops play is on the under in the Creighton at Illinois St. game. Rotation numbers 745/746 at 8:05 eastern. Illinois St has played under in all 9 lined games this season and 7 of those were here at home. Over the last few years they have played under 5 of 6 times as a short home favorite of 3 or less. Creighton has gone under in 6 of 9 after scoring 60 or less, 4 of 5 vs teams who allow less than 65 points per game and 6 of 8 after playing a non conference game. In the series here 5 of the last have played under. Look for another low scoring gam between two defense minded teams. On Wednesday I have a Huge card with 3 bowl plays a 5* NHL play and NCAAB play with 5 angles, The Football plays are the Dog of the Month with a 93% System where dogs win straight up. The Bowl total of the week with an awesome system that beats the line by over 15 points per game ad a Triple system personal play with a system that dates to 1973. For the free play take the Under in the Creighton at Illinois St game. RV

Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Clippers
NBA Pick: Utah -2.5 -110 odds
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Off Monday’s five-point home loss to Portland, Utah will make the trek to LA completely focused on the task at hand. The Jazz have dominated the Clippers to the tune of 37-9 SU and 28-18 ATS in the last 46 meetings and another win and cover is on the horizon.

Technically speaking, this is a monster spot for Utah. As a road favorite or road dog priced at +3 or less, the Jazz have been a solid investment posting a strong 24-8 SU and ATS mark provided they’re rested and enter off a straight up home loss. Amazingly, if head coach Jerry Sloan’s men failed to cover two games back in this situation, this team trend explodes to a perfect 9-0 SU and ATS. Please note: The Jazz won those nine battles by an average of 13.0 points per game.

Fading LA in its own backyard shouldn’t be a problem for any investor. At home, the Clippers are a weak 41-73 SU and 46-67-1 ATS in their last 114 battles including a disturbing 17-37-1 ATS in this role matched up against a foe that checks in off a straight up loss. With those two parameters applied and Los Angeles facing a non-division foe, this team trend crashes to a horrendous 11-31-1 ATS!

In their last eight games coming off a straight up loss, the Jazz have danced to a perfect 8-0 SU and 6-2 ATS record. After that tough home loss to the Blazers, Coach Sloan’s troops will bounce back nicely here. Take Utah. Thank you and best of luck, Tom Stryker.

ARIZONA WILDCATS VS. OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS
Point Spread: Oklahoma State is currently set as a 5 point favorite against Arizona with the games over/under betting total posted at 66 points. (Game Date: December 29th 2010)

Arizona (7-5) vs No. 14 Oklahoma State (10-2) – Arizona lost their last game on their home field against Arizona State by a score of 30-29. They did not cover the assigned point spread in that game as a 4.5 point favorite and the combined score of 59 points went over the posted betting total. In their last game, Oklahoma State lost to Oklahoma by a final of 47-41. They did not cover the gambling line in that affair as a 2.5 point favorite and the combined score of 88 points soared over the posted college football betting total.

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ATS Trends
Wildcats are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on grass.
Wildcats are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
Cowboys are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Cowboys are 24-6-2 ATS in their last 32 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.
Cowboys are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
Cowboys are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Cowboys are 40-16-2 ATS in their last 58 games as a favorite.
Cowboys are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Cowboys are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.

Over/Under Trends
Under is 6-1 in Wildcats last 7 games in December.
Over is 5-1 in Wildcats last 6 games overall.
Over is 5-1 in Wildcats last 6 games on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Wildcats last 5 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.
Over is 7-3 in Wildcats last 10 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 4-0 in Cowboys last 4 non-conference games.
Under is 6-0 in Cowboys last 6 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Under is 6-0 in Cowboys last 6 games following a S.U. loss.
Under is 4-1 in Cowboys last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 7-2 in Cowboys last 9 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

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