ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI VS. BAYLOR BEARS
Point Spread: Baylor is currently set as a 1 point favorite against Illinois with the games over/under betting total posted at 63 points. (Game Date: December 29th 2010)

Illinois (6-6) vs Baylor (7-5) – Illinois dropped their last match by a score of 25-23 when they played Fresno State on the road. They did not cover the point spread in that game as a 6.5 point chalk and the combined score of 48 points stayed under the posted betting total. In their last game, Baylor lost by a score of 53-24 on their home field against Oklahoma. They did not cover the point spread as a 8 point dog and the combined score of 77 points went over the posted NCAA football betting total.

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ATS Trends
Fighting Illini are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Fighting Illini are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games as an underdog.
Fighting Illini are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
Fighting Illini are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Fighting Illini are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 0.5-3.0.
Bears are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU loss of more than 20 points.
Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

Over/Under Trends
Over is 4-0 in Fighting Illini last 4 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 7-0 in Fighting Illini last 7 games following a S.U. loss.
Over is 14-2 in Fighting Illini last 16 games as an underdog of 0.5-3.0.
Over is 5-1 in Fighting Illini last 6 games overall.
Over is 4-1 in Fighting Illini last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 3-0-1 in Bears last 4 games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.
Under is 4-0 in Bears last 4 non-conference games.
Over is 7-1 in Bears last 8 games overall.
Over is 6-1 in Bears last 7 games following a SU loss of more than 20 points.
Over is 5-1 in Bears last 6 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

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EAST CAROLINA PIRATES VS. MARYLAND TERRAPINS
Point Spread: Maryland is currently set as a 7 point favorite against East Carolina with the games over/under betting total posted at 68 points. (Game Date: December 29th 2010)

East Carolina (6-6) vs Maryland (8-4) – East Carolina lost their last game by a score of 45-38 against SMU on their home turf. They did not cover the point spread as a 1 point underdog and the combined score of 83 points easily went over the posted betting total. In their last matchup, Maryland won by a final of 38-31 on their home field against NC State. They covered the wagering line in that game as a 1.5 point dog and the combined score of 69 points went over the assigned college football betting total.

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ATS Trends
Pirates are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 neutral site games as an underdog.
Pirates are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.
Pirates are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games.
Pirates are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Pirates are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on grass.
Terrapins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 bowl games.
Terrapins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
Terrapins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Bowl games.
Terrapins are 7-17 ATS in their last 24 games following a S.U. win.
Terrapins are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.

Over/Under Trends
Over is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 games following a S.U. loss.
Over is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 8-2 in Pirates last 10 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Terrapins last 4 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-1 in Terrapins last 6 games overall.
Under is 4-1 in Terrapins last 5 Bowl games.
Under is 4-1 in Terrapins last 5 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Terrapins last 5 games as a favorite.

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Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers +8 -110 odds
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It’s going to be tough for the Magic to get up for this game following last night’s dominant performance against New Jersey and with a big showdown against the Knicks on deck. Cleveland, however, which has the benefit of a day of rest, and it will be out to end a 3-game skid.

While Orlando’s new personnel is starting to jell a little bit, it’s always tough playing a back-to-back, especially out on the road. With this in mind, we can’t ignore the fact that Orlando is just 1-8 ATS after playing a game as a road favorite this season, actually losing by an average score of 96.9 to 93.4 in this situation. In addition, the Magic are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 road games, 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as a road favorite, 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games vs. a team with a losing S.U. record, 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a winning percentage below .400 and 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 0 days rest. We’ll take the points this evening.

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Pick: Los Angeles Lakers +3.5
I’m taking the points with the Lakers on Tuesday night. Los Angeles is off back-to-back ugly losses by 19 points and 16 points. The second loss came against Miami on a national Christmas Day stage and that one hurts the most. Kobe Bryant even said that it seems like his team is not taking the games as seriously as their opponents. I expect that to change in San Antone. The Spurs are always ready to give an all-out effort this season. But I suspect the Lakers will be in the mood, also. Reportedly, Los Angeles has refocused with a pair of practices since the debacle against the Heat. These teams were dead even last season with each team winning twice. The Spurs had their 10-game win streak snapped last time out and I believe it’s going to take one more game to get back on track. Los Angeles has won five in a row SU on the road, covering four straight road games, while the Spurs have covered just one of their last five as a home favorite. Look for the trends to continue in their current direction. I’m taking the points with the Lakers on Tuesday. Thanks! GL! Scott Spreitzer

Pick: Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs Over 197.5
The Lakers didn’t feel like playing any defense on Xmas Day and gave a present to the Miami Heat, giving up 96 points. In fact, the Lakers haven’t played any defense the last three games, allowing 110, 98 and 96 points (2 losses). That lazy ‘D’ will hurt this game against the uptempo Spurs and their tremendous three-point shooting, tops in the league. The Lakers did a terrible job of rotating defensively along the perimeter and Miami made them pay. The Spurs are even better from long range while riding a 4-2 run over the total. I see an offensive show and a soft total from oddsmakers, play the Lakers/Spurs Over the total. -Jim Feist

Philadelphia Flyers vs. Vancouver Canucks
NHL Pick: Vancouver Canucks -145 odds
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Two of the top teams in the NHL meet Tuesday night in Vancouver when the Canucks entertain the Philadelphia Flyers. Going out on a MAJOR limb here. It’s been 22 years since the Canucks have defeated the Flyers in Vancouver. The date was Jan. 17, 1989, a 5-3 Canucks win at the Pacific Coliseum. You could look it up. Bob McCammon behind the Canucks’ bench, Trevor Linden’s rookie season. Paul Holmgren was coaching the Flyers, Ron Hextall in the nets, Tim Kerr their leading scorer. The Flyers might have been wearing the “Cooperalls” though I’m not 100% positive. It’s about time this streak ends isn’t it? Vancouver is one of the hottest teams going, having earned points in nine of its last 10 contests. The Canucks bring a formidable power play into Tuesday’s game, ranked second in the NHL in efficiency at 23.9 percent. They’re also strong at killing penalties, sitting fifth overall at 85.5 percent. They last met on Dec. 3, 2009 in Philadelphia, where Roberto Luongo turned aside 38 shots in a 3-0 Vancouver victory. The Flyers were a 5-0 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Panthers, are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. Northwest division teams. Vancouver is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games, and are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home. The Canucks finally get it done tonight on home ice.

MISSOURI TIGERS VS. IOWA HAWKEYES
Point Spread: Missouri is currently set as a 2.5 point favorite against Iowa with the games over/under betting total posted at 47 points. (Game Date: December 28th 2010)

No. 12 Missouri (10-2) vs Iowa (7-5) – Missouri won their last game by a score of 35-7 on their home field against Kansas. They covered the point spread in that game as a 24.5 point favorite and the combined score of 42 points went under the posted betting total. In their last matchup, Iowa lost to Minnesota by a score of 27-24. They did not cover the wagering line in that game as a 14.5 point chalk and the combined final of 51 points stayed below the assigned NCAA football betting total.

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ATS Trends
Tigers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. win.
Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
Tigers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. Big Ten.
Tigers are 5-12 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 neutral site games as a favorite.
Hawkeyes are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 neutral site games.
Hawkeyes are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 bowl games as an underdog.
Hawkeyes are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 bowl games.
Hawkeyes are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Bowl games.
Hawkeyes are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Over/Under Trends
Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 games on grass.
Under is 8-1 in Tigers last 9 non-conference games.
Under is 6-1 in Tigers last 7 games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.
Under is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 games following a S.U. win.
Under is 5-1-1 in Hawkeyes last 7 games as an underdog of 0.5-3.0.
Under is 22-5 in Hawkeyes last 27 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Hawkeyes last 5 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Hawkeyes last 5 games on grass.
Under is 15-4-2 in Hawkeyes last 21 non-conference games.

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NC STATE WOLFPACK VS. WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS
Point Spread: West Virginia is currently set as a 2.5 point favorite against NC State with the games over/under betting total posted at 49 points. (Game Date: December 28th 2010)

North Carolina State (8-4) vs No. 22 West Virginia (9-3) – NC State dropped their last game by a score of 38-31 against Maryland. They did not cover the point spread in that match as a 1.5 point chalk and the combined score of 69 points went over the posted total. In their last affair, West Virginia was victorious over Rutgers by a final of 35-14. They did not cover the betting line in that game as a 21.5 point favorite and the combined score of 49 went over the assigned college football betting total.

IRON HORSE 10* CHAMPS SPORTS BOWL WINNER (West Virgina/NC State)
Carlo Campanella is 6-1 with his last 7 Football selections, including his last Bowl pick on Boise State (Won 26-3 over Utah) in the Vegas Bowl. There are 2 Bowl games & an NFL game on Tuesday, but the Champs Sports Bowl is the only one backed by a 100% Situation that HAS NEVER LOST!

Fargo’s **CFB** CHAMPS SPORTS BOWL SIDE (NCST/WVU)
Bowl season has really started to heat up as Matt is on a PERFECT 3-0 run! He is coming off an EASY WINNER Monday as the Independence Bowl stayed well under the total! He carries the momentum into Orlando as he has the side Winner between NC State and West Virginia! It goes early so do not miss it! Add to your bankroll Tuesday! Watch and Win with Fargo on ESPN!

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ATS Trends
Wolfpack are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a S.U. loss.
Wolfpack are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 bowl games.
Wolfpack are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 Bowl games.
Wolfpack are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Wolfpack are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Mountaineers are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 vs. ACC.
Mountaineers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 Bowl games.
Mountaineers are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a SU win of more than 20 points.
Mountaineers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.
Mountaineers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games in December.

Over/Under Trends
Under is 5-1 in Wolfpack last 6 games overall.
Under is 5-1 in Wolfpack last 6 non-conference games.
Over is 5-1 in Wolfpack last 6 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Wolfpack last 6 games on grass.
Over is 7-2 in Wolfpack last 9 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 8-3 in Mountaineers last 11 games in December.
Under is 5-2 in Mountaineers last 7 games overall.
Under is 5-2 in Mountaineers last 7 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Mountaineers last 7 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Mountaineers last 7 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.

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2011 Gator Bowl Betting Preview – January 1st 2011
Michigan Wolverines vs. No. 21 Mississippi State Bulldogs
Point spread: Bulldogs -4 ½
Over/Under: 60
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The Michigan Wolverines, out of the Big 10 take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs, from the SEC in a New Year’s Day battle in the 2011 Gator Bowl. Kickoff from Everbank Field in Jacksonville, FL. is set for 1:30 p.m. (ET) and the game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2.

Michigan head coach Rich Rodriguez has come under fire all season long despite the fact he has the Wolverines playing in a New Year’s Day bowl after watching his team sit out the bowl season the previous two years with a losing record. Some of the heat could be justified after Michigan blew a 5-0 start by losing five of its next seven games to finish the year at 7-5 straight-up (3-9 against the spread)overall and 3-5 SU in Big 10 play.

The Wolverines come into this game with one of the worst defenses in the nation after finishing the season ranked 102nd in points allowed; giving up an average of 33.8 per game, while their offense averaged 34.3 points per game. They do have an explosive running game led by one of the most versatile quarterbacks in college football; Denard Robinson. He completed 62 percent of his passes for 2,316 yards and 16 touchdowns, but also led the team in rushing with 1,643 yards and 14 TD’s on the ground.

RB Vincent Smith was second on the team in rushing with 588 yards on a 129 carries and WR Roy Roundtree caught 63 passes for 882 yards and six TD’s.

Mississippi State bookended a 1-2 start with a 1-2 finish, but still managed to end the season with an 8-5 SU record overall (6-6 ATS) and go 4-4 SU in SEC play. The Bulldogs did finish the regular season on a high note with a 31-23 victory over in-state rival Mississippi as a 2 ½-point road favorite. It was the team’s first road win against the Rebels since 1998.

The Bulldogs also come into this game with one of the better rushing offenses in the country; averaging 215.8 yards per game on the ground. QB Chris Relf only threw for 1,508 yards but he was the team’s second leading rusher with 683 yards on 179 carries. RB Vick Ballard was the primary workhorse out of the backfield with 892 rushing yards on 166 carries. He also led the team in scoring with 17 TD’s.

RB LaDarius Perkins was third player out of the Bulldogs backfield to rush for over 500 yards as he picked up an additional 526 yards on 92 carries. Even though Mississippi States’ passing game was not the primary focus of its offense, WR Chad Bumphis still managed to snag 44 receptions for 634 yards to lead the team.

Michigan is 0-4 ATS in its last four games played on the road and 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games overall. The total has gone ‘over’ the total in four of its last six games overall.

Mississippi State is 3-2 ATS in its last five road games and is 4-3 ATS in its last seven games overall . The total has stayed ‘under’ in seven of its last 10 games overall.

These two teams have never played one another and the last time that Mississippi State played a team from the Big 10 was a 1980 game against Illinois.

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NCAA Basketball Betting Review: December 27th 2010
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The 2010-2011 men’s college basketball season had a relatively quiet weekend over the Christmas Holiday, but the top teams in the nation are still positioning themselves for the start of conference play. Duke continues to be the unanimous pick as the No. 1 team in the country, as they set out to defend last season’s national championship, but there are a few other teams that have already proven that they could be up to the task of taking the Blue Devils down.

Here is brief look at the top five teams in the nation according to the latest Coaches Poll along with their current odds to win this season’s national championship.

Duke Blue Devils 4/1
Duke is 11-0 straight-up this season and 6-4 against the spread. The Blue Devils have won nine of the games by double-figures with their closest victory being a pair of five-point wins over Marquette, 82-77 as a 12-point favorite and an 84-79 win over No. 12 Michigan State as a 10-point home favorite. Last time out, they rolled over Elon 98-72; but failed to cover as a 35-point home favorite. The total has gone ‘over’ in four of Duke’s last six games overall. Next up on the schedule is a road game against UNC-Greensboro this Wednesday night.

Ohio State Buckeyes 18/1
Ohio State is a perfect 12-0 SU (5-4 ATS) and has not had to sweat out a game since a 75-64 win over the IUPUI Jaguars as a 25-point home favorite on Dec. 9. This past week, the Buckeyes crushed UNC-Ashville in a game that had no posted line and hammered Oakland 92-63 as a 17 ½-point home favorite. The total has stayed ‘under’ in five of their last nine games. Ohio State faces Tennessee-Martin this Monday night and Indiana on New Year’s Eve.

Kansas Jayhawks 12/1
Kansas remains perfect on the year with an 11-0 SU record (5-4 ATS), but has already had a few close calls against the PAC-10. The Jayhawks escaped with a 77-76 win over UCLA on Dec. 2 as a 17 ½-point home favorite and squeaked out a two-point 70-68 over USC as an 18-point home favorite on Dec 18. Last time out, Kansas covered as a 10 ½-point road favorite in a 78-63 win over Cal. The total has gone ‘over’ in four of its last six games. Texas Arlington comes to town on Dec. 29th and the Jayhawks open the New Year hosting Miami (OH) on January 2.

Connecticut Huskies 75/1
Connecticut has earned its lofty ranking with help from two earlier wins over top 25 opponents. The Huskies beat No. 12 Michigan State 70-67 on Nov. 23 in the Maui Invitational as a six-point underdog and won the tournament the next day with an 84-67 win over No. 13 Kentucky as a four-point underdog. UConn’s 81-52 win over Harvard as a 12-point home favorite this past Wednesday, moved its record to 10-0 SU and 4-0 ATS. Next up is a huge Big East showdown against No. 6 Pittsburgh this Monday night on the road.

Syracuse Orange 30/1
Syracuse has won its first 13 games in dominating fashion with double-digit wins in eight of the games. The Orange is 13-0 SU but are just 4-7 ATS. Earlier in the month they failed to cover as 13 ½-point home favorite in an 83-77 win over Iona but hammered Drexel 93-65 this past Wednesday as a 13-point home favorite. The total has stayed ‘under’ in six of their last 10 games. Syracuse opens its Big East schedule on Tuesday night at home against Providence.

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NBA Basketball Betting Review: December 27th 2010
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If Christmas Day was any indication of what is to come in for the remainder of the NBA season, the star power in the Southeast Division will most likely be at the forefront of all the action. Miami asserted itself as the new team to beat after taking out the defending champion LA Lakers and Orlando proved it is still a team to be reckoned with after ending Boston’s 14-game winning streak.

The Celtics’ winning streaked ended but they still have a comfortable six-game lead over New York in the Atlantic Division and are in first place in the Eastern Conference with an overall record of 23-5. Before losing to the Magic 86-78 on Saturday, Boston extended its winning streak with an 84-80 win over Philadelphia last Wednesday. Paul Pierce is the team’s leading scorer with 18.2 points per game and Kevin Garnett leads in rebounds with 9.7 per game.

Chicago has won eight out of its last 10 games to open up a 5 ½-game lead over Indiana in the Central Division. The Bulls are currently 19-10 and in third place in the East. Last week they fell to the Knicks 103-95 on Saturday, but rebounded with a 95-92 win over Detroit on Sunday. Derrick Rose continues to lead the way in scoring with an average of 20.4 and Carlos Boozer is adding 20.4 points and 9.4 rebounds per game.

The big three in Miami have come together to lift the Heats’ record to 23-9 with 14 wins in their last 15 games. They have a four-game lead over Orlando and Atlanta in the Southeast Division and are in second place in the East. Before knocking off the Lakers on Christmas 96-80, Miami lost to Dallas 98-96 last Monday and beat Phoenix 95-83 last Thursday. LeBron James leads the team with 24.8 points per game, but Dwyane Wade is a close second; averaging 23.3 points per game.

The Northwest is the closest division in the league with Utah hanging on to a half-game lead over Oklahoma City. The Jazz have an overall record of 21-9 and have won their last three, including a 101-90 victory over Cleveland last Monday and a 112-107 win over Minnesota this past Wednesday night. Deron Williams is the team’s leading scorer with 22.4 points per game and Al Jefferson leads in rebounds with an average of 8.8.

The LA Lakers have lost their last two games, but they still have a 7 ½-game lead over Phoenix in the Pacific Division. LA is currently 21-9 and tied with Utah for third place in the Western Conference. Last Tuesday the Lakers were blasted by Milwaukee 98-79 before losing to the Heat on Saturday. Kobe Bryant is averaging 25.4 points per game and Pau Gasol is averaging 19.5 points and 11 rebounds per game.

San Antonio remains the best team in the NBA with a record of 26-4; however it only has a two-game lead over Dallas in the Southwest Division. The Spurs recent 10-game winning streak came to an end with a 123-101 loss to Orlando last Thursday night, but they rolled over Washington 94-80 their last time out. Manu Ginobili leads the team in scoring with an average of 19.5 points per game and Tim Duncan is the leading rebounder with 9.6 per game.

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