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North Carolina State +4.0 (-110) - Saturday November 15th ‘08 3:30p
Both of these teams have very deceptive records, as the North Carolina State Wolfpack have been very competitive despite being just 3-6 straight up, while the Wake Forest Demon Deacons have actually underachieved while going 6-3. Case in point is that NC State is currently on a 4-0 run against the spread, and they are 6-1 ATS in their seven lined games since an opening week loss at South Carolina. The Wolfpack are coming off of a nice 27-17 outright road upset of Duke, and they are averaging a nice 24.4 points and 313.0 total yards per game at home. Comparatively, Wake Forest is averaging just 15.8 points and 280.8 total yards on the road. Now granted, NC State has a one dimensional passing offense, but that may actually not be a negative in this case. That is because the Demon Deacons are allowing only 3.5 yards per rushing attempt, so the best way to attack this defense is by throwing the ball and making big plays. If the Wolfpack are successful, Wake Forest has been a major disappointment offensively and we feel they would be unable to match NC State if this turns into somewhat of a shootout. In fact, the Deacons have yet to score more then 12 points in their three conference road games. Because of this lack of offense, Wake Forest is just 4-5 ATs despite their winning record, and we are looking for them to lose outright here, although getting more than a field goal with NC State is nice insurance. College Football Free Pick: NC State +4 (-110) - Courtesy of LT Profits

BYU -5.5 - Saturday November 15th ‘08 3:30p
The 16th ranked BYU Cougars (9-1) enter into this Mountain West Conference game against Air Force (8-2), in a ATS swoon, as is evident by failing to cover 6 straight games, thanks in part, because of the hefty spreads they have been asked to cover, and also some lackluster efforts. . The Cougars have not looked as dominant as many thought ,they would be , since taking a 32-7 beating at the hands of a pretty good looking TCU Horned Frogs team . There is, however, good news on the horizon for Cougar betting backers as they face a Fly boys program they have owned in the recent past as is evident by winning four straight in the series by no less than 17 points. I am betting a BYU offense that has put at least 41 points in the board in their last 3 games, behind the arm of QB Max Hall ( 71 % passer accuracy, 32 TDs)to let loose with another barrage of points this week. I also expect the mormons inconsistent defense, to finally stand tall and give coach Mendenhall a stable effort against a Falcons offense that is easy to read , because of a one way ground attack. Final notes & Key Trends: The SU winner in this series has covered 20 of 21 meetings. Projected score: BYU 31 Air Force 20 - Courtesy of Alex Smart

Georgia @ Auburn u47.5 (-110) - Sat Nov 15 ‘08 12:30p
The 8-2 Georgia Bulldogs will take on fellow SEC member Auburn this Saturday in a surprisingly unimportant affair. Granted, the game still holds big significance to Georgia, but the Auburn half of the equation brings it down a few notches. It is also the Tigers who have us anticipating the score being down a few notches as well, hence our recommended play on the Under. If Auburn has proven anything this year, it is that they have difficulty finding the end zone. Despite the Bulldogs suspect defense in recent weeks, Auburn will be hard pressed to score more than two touchdowns, if they can even muster that. The Tigers biggest offensive strength (running game) is Georgia’s biggest defensive strength. And, the Tigers simply do not have the talent this season to overcome a superior opponent. The Auburn offense is averaging just 19.5 points per game this year and they have failed to score more than 17 points in four of their last six games. Georgia’s offense too, will probably finding the sledding a little tough this Saturday. While the Tigers defense is not what it was supposed to be, it is still a decent unit, holding the opposition to just 16.3 points per game. In fact, Auburn’s average game score in SEC play this year is 29.17 (six games) and not a single game has gone over 47.5.  Look for Auburn to keep it on the ground in order to try to stay in the game. This, along with Georgia’s likely emphasis on the ground game as well, will speed this contest up, allowing for fewer scoring opportunities. Free Pick: Take the Under 47.5 (-110) - Courtesy of Matt Foust
 
Nebraska -6.0 (-110) - Sat Nov 15 ‘08 3:30p
This Saturday the Nebraska Cornhuskers will take on Big 12 North division rival, the Kansas State Wildcats. The Huskers are favored -6 on the road and we are going to take them to cover that number. Nebraska, while not having a shot at the Big 12 North title, is probably playing better than any other North team with the exception of the Missouri Tigers. The Huskers have won three of their last four games and have demonstrated that they are clearly the class of the Big 12’s second tier teams of which K-State is a member. They have wins over Baylor, Iowa State, and Kansas to prove it. Nebraska’s average margin of victory against these squads is 16.67 points per game. Kansas State is without question a team in turmoil. Even prior to the announcement that Head Coach Ron Prince would be gone at the end the season, the Wildcats were circling the drain. They have now lost four games in a row and they have yet to win a conference game at home this year. The Cats are also 0-3 against their North brethren and their average loss in Big 12 play has been by 20.4 points per game. Both of these clubs are prone to the turnover and, quite frankly, that is K-State’s best chance to win. However, it will be difficult for them to overcome their own errors. Nebraska should have a field day, as just about every Wildcat opponent has, rushing the ball on Saturday. The Huskers average 156.7 yards per game on the ground while the Cats yield 210.8 rushing yards per game. Nebraska also has a big advantage on third down. They convert at nearly a 50% clip, about the same percentage that K-State allows. Free Pick: Take Nebraska -6 (-110) - Courtesy of Matt Foust

Texas -13.0 (-110) - Sat Nov 15 ‘08 12:30p
After losing to Texas Tech on November 1st, the Texas Longhorns could have packed it in. The loss knocked Texas out of the No. 1 spot in the AP poll, the BCS standings and the Big 12 South. However A three-touchdown win last week over Baylor shows that the Longhorns have regained a bit of their swagger and don’t feel like their out of the race…yet. Sure Texas could finish the season at 11-1, yet still be sitting on the outside of a conference championship and perhaps BCS berth as well. Mack Brown’s club plays its final road game of the year in Lawrence when they face a Kansas team that has lost three of its last four games and has allowed a whopping 51 PPG in those loses. That’s not good news when you’re facing Colt McCoy and the Texas scoring machine. These two teams haven’t met since 2005 when Texas trounced Kansas 66-14. That could happen again today with a team that needs to rack up some double-digit wins to grab the attention of those who vote in the national polls. Last week, Texas out gained Baylor 494-272 and scored 31 of the game’s final 38 points. However no matter what they do the rest of the season, they don’t control their own destiny and would need help to make it to the Big 12 title game. Undefeated Texas Tech, which is idle this week before facing No. 5 Oklahoma and Baylor in its last two regular-season games, has the edge in both races (Big 12 and BCS). The Jayhawks still have a shot at representing the Big 12 North in the conference championship game, trailing division-leader Missouri by one game. But even I try to make a case for Kansas winning at home against a conference rival, those horrible defensive numbers keep coming up. Beside’s allowing 51 ppg over their last four games they’re also allowing 520.0 total yards per game in that stretch. You can’t go wrong with Texas today and I’m even leaning towards making a 2 or 3 unit play on the OVER. Colt McCoy and Texas are going to light up Kansas. You heard it hear first! - Courtesy of Bob Harvey

Free NHL Hockey Picks: Montreal Canadiens @ Boston Bruins November 13, 2008 7:00PM - Click Here for NHL Odds
The Canadiens love beating up on Boston and they’ve got the schedule in their favor tonight. While Montreal had last night off, the Bruins played a hard-fought game at Chicago, which saw them eventually win in a shootout. Some teams actually play pretty well when playing the second of back to back games. The Bruins typically aren’t one of them. They lost at Buffalo in their only previous back to back situation this season and are just 3-10 when playing the second of back to back games, dating back to last November. The Canadiens, who are coming off a convincing 4-0 victory vs. Ottawa, have already beaten the Bruins once this season and are 16-3 the last 19 games in the series. That includes a perfect 12-0 mark in regular season games. Consider Montreal

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Washington Capitals @ Carolina Hurricanes - November 12th, 2008 7:00PM
The Capitals are playing well and have won three straight. That hasn’t been a profitable situation for them though, as we find them at a money-burning 47-53 (-14.4) the last 100 times they were coming off three straight wins. Tonight, the Caps will be playing at a venue where they’ve struggled lately and facing what should be a highly motivated division rival. The Hurricanes will have payback on their minds as they lost a tough one at Washington last week. The Caps were trailing in that game but tied it up in third and scored the winning goal with time running down in the game. Tonight’s game is at Raleigh though, which gives the Canes the home ice and line change advantage. Note that the Canes are 7-2 the last nine times they were a host in this series. Additionally, note that they’re a profitable 49-33 (+10.9) since the start of the 2006 season, when playing with “revenge.” Consider Carolina (1*) - Courtesy of Ben Burns

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The Chippewas will try to stay undefeated in the MAC conference when they play the Huskies this on Wednesday evening. The Chippewas have a strong record in their conference, and go into this game on a five-game win streak. The last time Central Michigan took the field the team got an exciting, 37-34 victory over Indiana on the road. Since the start of the 2006 season, the Chippewas have dominated other league opponents, posting a solid 20-2 record. The Huskies, on the other hand, they saw their three-game win streak come to an end with a 45-14 loss to Ball State. Northern Illinois is an average 5-4 on the season, but four of those five winners have been at Home. After going 1-6 in league play last year, the Huskies have gotten much better against conference teams, amassing a 4-2 record. Last year the Chippewas broke a nine-game losing streak against NIU with a 35-10 win.

5dimes.com oddsmakers currently has Northern Illinois set as 4 point betting odds favorites against Central Michigan with the games over/under sitting at 49.5 total points

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Here are some betting trends to consider:
Chippewas are 29-10-3 ATS in their last 42 games overall.
Chippewas are 23-8-3 ATS in their last 34 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Chippewas are 20-7-1 ATS in their last 28 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Huskies are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a SU loss of more than 20 points.
Huskies are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
Huskies are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games on turf.

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The Kent State Golden Flashes play the Temple Owls this evening in an anticipated MAC game. It has been a long season for the Owls so far, as the team has lost six of its nine games, and four of those matches have been by single- digit margins. The last time Temple played the team received another loss, losing to Navy, 33-27 in overtime. Although the Owls have just three win this year, two of those winning affairs have come on the road. As for the Golden Flashes, they have also had a very sub-par season, losing seven of their nine games, including a 45-30 loss to Bowling Green on November 1st. Since the beginning of the 2007 season, the Flashes have been brutal in league games, posting a 2-11 record against conference teams. This will be the third ever game between the two teams. The last time these two teams met was last year in Philly and the Owls got the victory by a 24-14 score.

5dimes.com oddsmakers currently have Temple posted as a 1 point betting odds favorite against Kent State with the games over/under sitting at 46 total points.

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Here are some betting trends to consider:
Owls are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games on turf.
Owls are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. loss.
Owls are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
Golden Flashes are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games on turf.
Golden Flashes are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 home games.
Golden Flashes are 1-11 ATS in their last 12 games after accumulating

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Week 11 NFL Football Betting Power Rankings-Ratings Courtesy of Alex Smart, An Award-Winning Professional Football Handicapper Featured on Touthouse.com. If you are Betting on NFL Football in Week 11, Be Sure to Buy Alex’s Expert NFL Picks

1: Tennessee Titans (8-1 ATS, 9-0 SU) (LW: 1) They’re not quite as dominating as last year’s Patriots, but the Titans are seven games away from duplicating their feat. They beat the Bears 21-14 in a hard-nosed game in Week 10, and looking at their schedule, if they can survive a game in Jacksonville next weekend, should be heavy favorites to get to 14-0. They’re 13-2 ATS against the AFC South since 2006.
Next Up: Away @ Jaguars (-3)

2: New York Giants (7-2 ATS, 8-1 SU) (LW: 2) It wasn’t the greatest game in the world for the Giants’ defense, but the blue and white did enough for a 36-31 upset victory over the Eagles. New York bettors have covered four straight games, but have a very tough test coming this week against a Baltimore team that is also 7-2 ATS.
Next Up: Home vs. Ravens (-6.5)

3: Baltimore Ravens (7-2 ATS, 6-3 SU) (LW: 4) Oddsmakers insulted the Ravens by making them underdogs in Houston against a Texans team led by a backup quarterback. They picked off QB Sage Rosenfels four times and are now tied for first place in the AFC South. The test gets much tougher next week at Giants Stadium, even though they are 2-0 SU and ATS against the G-Men since moving to Baltimore.
Next Up: Away @ Giants (+6.5)

4: Atlanta Falcons (6-3 ATS, 6-3 SU) (LW: 4) For a team that was picked to just win 4.5 games this season by the linesmakers, the Falcons have sure become a thorn in the side of everyone in the NFC. They whipped the Saints 34-20 in Atlanta on Sunday and are now a perfect 4-0 ATS at home, where they will face their next two opponents.
Next Up: Home vs. Broncos (-5.5)

5: Green Bay Packers (6-3 ATS, 4-5 SU) (LW: 9) Though QB Aaron Rodgers has certainly been worthy of his recent contract extension, the Green Bay faithful has to wonder why this team has already lost two more games than it did all of last season. The Pack covered the Vikes in their 28-27 defeat by a narrow 1.5-points, and can get back into the NFC North race by beating Chicago next weekend.
Next Up: Home vs. Bears (-4)

6: Arizona Cardinals (6-3 ATS, 6-3 SU) (LW: 3) Arizona’s streak of four straight covers was snapped on Monday Night Football, but they continued their winning ways by beating the Niners 29-24. The Cards extended their lead in the NFC West to a commanding four games, and could extend that lead further by beating Seattle this week, a team that has covered seven of its L/8 against the NFC West.
Next Up: Away @ Seahawks (-3)

7: Carolina Panthers (5-3-1 ATS, 7-2 SU) (LW: 12) It’s not often that you travel across the country, have your quarterback complete a shade over 25% of his passes, throw four interceptions, and still cover a double-digit spread as a favorite, but it’s also not every day that you’re playing the Raiders. With their 17-6 win, Carolina is now 3-0 ATS against teams that currently have losing records, and they’ll look to improve that next week against the Lions, who might be the only team more dysfunctional than Oakland.
Next Up: Home vs. Lions (-14)

8: Philadelphia Eagles (6-3 ATS, 5-4 SU) (LW: 5) With the nation watching on SNF, the Eagles fell flat on their faces by losing to the Giants 36-31. They’ve covered back-to-back games on the road still, and have their next two games away from the City of Brotherly Love.
Next Up: Away @ Bengals (-9.5)

9: Miami Dolphins (5-4 ATS, 5-4 SU) (LW: 7) The Fins never really had a chance to cover the spread against the Seahawks, but also never trailed in their 21-19 victory. Miami is now just 2-3 ATS at home, and have back-to-back home games next week, starting with a visit from the silver and black, a team which they’ll be looking for payback against for last season’s 35-17 shellacking in Oakland.
Next Up: Home vs. Raiders (-10.5)

10: New England Patriots (5-4 ATS, 6-3 SU) (LW: 18) Has there been a quieter 6-3 team in the NFL than the Pats? QB Matt Cassel appears to be settling down a bit, and the defending AFC champs have now covered back-to-back spreads after beating Buffalo 20-10 over the weekend. First place in the AFC East will be on the line this week when the Jets pay a visit to Gillette Stadium Thursday night.
Next Up: Home vs. Jets (-3)

11: Cleveland Browns (5-4 ATS, 3-6 SU) (LW: The Brady Quinn era started off quite well for Browns bettors, as they were ahead of the Broncos by two scores heading into the 4th quarter. They coughed up two leads in the stanza and lost 34-30. Cleveland has covered three straight spreads on the road this year, and tries to run it to four and keep its slim playoff hopes alive in Buffalo next weekend.
Next Up: Away @ Bills (+5.5)

12: New York Jets (5-4 ATS, 6-3 SU) (LW: 11) QB Brett Favre and the Jets are flying high following a dominating 47-3 victory over the Rams in last week’s football betting affair. The Jets have scored 255 points this year after scoring just 268 all of last season. They’ll need all of that offense against the Pats on Thursday, as they are just 4-11 ATS in their L/15 games against New England.
Next Up: Away @ Patriots (+3)

13: Kansas City Chiefs (5-4 ATS, 1-8 SU) (LW: 20) It’s time to start recognizing just how clutch the Chiefs have been for NFL bettors this season. They’ve covered three straight spreads after losing 20-19 as 14.5-point dogs in San Diego on Sunday. KC has already lost all three games against the NFC South this year and is just 1-6 SU against the division since ’04.
Next Up: Home vs. Saints (+5)

14: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-4 ATS, 6-3 SU) (LW: 14) Tampa Bay has been a streaky team this season, as it is currently riding a three-game coverless streak after providing five straight victories for Bucs bettors before it. The Bucs have already picked up two victories SU and ATS against the NFC North this year, and will look to run that three straight when the Vikes come to town.
Next Up: Home vs. Vikings (-3.5)

15: Washington Redskins (5-4 ATS, 6-3 SU) (LW: 15) If the Skins are going to make a move on the defending champs in the NFC East, now’s the time. The Giants and Cowboys are both on the schedule in the next three weeks for Washington, and it’ll hope to return to the team that won in Dallas and Philadelphia earlier this season and less like the team that was blown away by Pittsburgh two weeks ago.
Next Up: Home vs. Cowboys (+1.5)

16: New Orleans Saints (5-4 ATS, 4-5 SU) (LW: 16) The magic of the Saints has apparently disappeared after losing 34-20 at the Georgia Dome. They’re now three games behind the Panthers and look like a team planning for 2009. For now, Saints bettors have been profitable on the season, but a trip to KC could change that this weekend.
Next Up: Away @ Chiefs (-5)

17: Chicago Bears (4-4-1 ATS, 5-4 SU) (LW: 11) Come back Kyle Orton! With their starting QB on the shelf, Rex Grossman went 20/37 for 173 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. They lost to the Titans 21-14 in spite of holding them to 20 yards rushing. It was the worst point production for the Chicago offense since Week 15 last season. With three road games on the horizon, the Bears may not be in first place in the division for much longer if the offense doesn’t improve with “Sexy Rexy” at the helm.
Next Up: Away @ Packers (+4)

18: Indianapolis Colts (4-5 ATS, 5-4 SU) (LW: 22) If Indianapolis is going to win another Super Bowl, it is likely going to have to take a long road to get there. The Colts aren’t catching the perfect Titans, but at 5-4 following a huge 24-20 upset in Pittsburgh, they look poised to make a run late in the season at a Wild Card spot. The schedule is manageable from here on out, beginning with the second match-up of the year with Houston.
Next Up: Home vs. Texans (-9)

19: Buffalo Bills (4-5 ATS, 5-4 SU) (LW: 13) The Bills had a chance to assert themselves in the AFC East race, but instead took a real beating by losing 20-10 in Gillette Stadium. After opening up 5-1 SU and 4-2 ATS, Buffalo has now dropped three straight games by two scores per game. They’re still 4-1 ATS this year against teams with a losing record, which bodes well considering they’re scheduled to face Cleveland, Kansas City, and San Francisco over the next three weeks.
Next Up: Home vs. Browns (-5.5)

20: Pittsburgh Steelers (4-5 ATS, 6-3 SU) (LW: 16) Heinz Field is normally a burial ground for the opposition, but for the second time in three weeks, a Manning has marched into Heinz Field and beat the Steelers with a late comeback; Indy knocked off Pittsburgh 24-20. The black and gold have now gone 0-3 ATS in their L/3 home games, and will hope to reverse that when San Diego travels east this week.
Next Up: Home vs. Chargers (-4.5)

21: Seattle Seahawks (4-5 ATS, 2-7 SU) (LW: 23) Once the Seahawks took the first step towards erasing a 14-0 deficit, they were never behind the NFL betting line against the Fins. They took the 21-19 defeat on the chin, but they’ve won three straight road games for football bettors. They’ll put a five-game home winning streak against the Cards on the line in Week 11.
Next Up: Home vs. Cardinals (+3)

22: San Diego Chargers (3-5-1 ATS, 4-5 SU) (LW: 21) Shame on the Chargers for coming a two-point conversion away from losing to the lowly Chiefs! They hung on to a narrow one-point victory, and really do look like a team that better win the West if they plan on making the playoffs. San Diego has failed to cover three straight on the road, and they have to travel across the country next week to face off with the Steelers.
Next Up: Away @ Steelers (+4.5)

23: Dallas Cowboys (3-6 ATS, 5-4 SU) (LW: 24) No one needed a bye week more than the Dallas Cowboys. QB Tony Romo could be back this week, and he’ll be a welcome sight for Cowboys bettors. The team is just 1-5 ATS in its L/6 games and has failed to cover three straight on the road.
Next Up: Away @ Redskins (-1.5)

24: St. Louis Rams (3-6 ATS, 2-7 SU) (LW: 19) Now this is the St. Louis team sports bettors have come to know and love! The Rams fell behind 40-0 at halftime, and ultimately only failed to cover the 9.5-point spread against the Jets by a mere five touchdowns. They’re 0-2 ATS this year against the NFC West, and return to divisional play this week in San Fran.
Next Up: Away @ 49ers (+6)

25: San Francisco 49ers (3-6 ATS, 2-7 SU) (LW: 30) In his second game as a head coach, Mike Singletary successfully kept his pants on, but fell a couple yards short of his first victory. The Niners lost 29-24, and are now just 1-3 against the NFC West this season. It was the first cover for San Fran since September 21st.
Next Up: Home vs. Rams (-6)

26: Detroit Lions (3-6 ATS, 0-9 SU) (LW: 25) Is this the same Lions team that went 4-0 in the preseason? QB Daunte Culpepper took his first snaps in the “Motor City,” and got crushed in Detroit’s 38-14 defeat. Though the prospect of picking up a win Carolina next week is grim, a three-game home stand after that had better produce a victory, or the Lions could end up going winless for the entire season.
Next Up: Away @ Panthers (+14)

27: Jacksonville Jaguars (3-6 ATS, 4-5 SU) (LW: 31) At least the Jags avoided the embarrassment of losing outright to both Detroit and Cincinnati in the same season… They pounded the Lions 38-14 and finally looked more like the Jacksonville team that sports bettors have become accustomed to. They’re the best threat to break up the Titans perfect season any time in the near future, but have already lost 17-10 to Tennessee way back in Week 1 of this season.
Next Up: Home vs. Titans (+3)

28: Minnesota Vikings (3-6 ATS, 5-4 SU) (LW: 27) Minnesota’s defense finally woke up, recording two safeties and recording five sacks against the Packers. It was enough for a 28-27 victory, but that wasn’t good enough to beat the 2.5-point spread. The Vikes haven’t been the prettiest team in the world, but they are winners of four of their L/5 and suddenly have a very meaningful game in Tampa Bay on the horizon.
Next Up: Away @ Buccaneers (+3.5)

29: Cincinnati Bengals (3-6 ATS, 1-8 SU) (LW: 28) HC Marvin Lewis is probably the most jealous man in America. Scott Linehan and Lane Kiffin got fired for less than this, and it appears that he’s going to be stuck wasting away in Cincinnati at least through the end of the season. If there’s one thing for Bengals bettors to rest on, it’s that they are 7-1 ATS in their L/8 against the NFC East, and could catch the Eagles napping in a typical sandwich game.
Next Up: Home vs. Eagles (+9)

30: Oakland Raiders (3-6 ATS, 2-7 SU) (LW: 26) Former Raiders DB DeAngelo Hall is perhaps the luckiest player in the NFL. He’ll still collect a huge signing bonus from Al Davis, and he moved from the sports purgatory otherwise known as Oakland to a contending team in Washington. Since their bye week, the Raiders have only scored a total of 35 points, and the 17-6 loss to Carolina was the closest defeat since.
Next Up: Away @ Miami (+10.5)

31: Denver Broncos (2-6-1 ATS, 5-4 SU) (LW: 32) The Broncos are losing running backs faster than the stock market is losing points. After putting two running backs on IR last week, RB Ryan Torain could miss the rest of the season after getting injured against the Browns. QB Jay Cutler doesn’t seem to be concerned, as he threw for a whopping 447 yards, leading Denver to a 34-30 comeback victor to end its six-game coverless streak.
Next Up: Away @ Falcons (+5.5)

32: Houston Texans (2-7 ATS, 3-6 SU) (LW: 29) If QB Sage Rosenfels thought he was going to get a chance to redeem himself from single-handedly blowing a three score lead against the Colts in his last meaningful time under center, he was sorely mistaken. The backup QB threw four picks en route to Houston’s 41-13 defeat to the Ravens. Don’t look now Sage, but those pesky Colts are the next team on the schedule.
Next Up: Away @ Colts (+9)

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New York Knicks +4.5 (-110) - Wednesday November 12th ‘08 8:05p
The New York Knicks has their three-game winning streak snapped vs. the depleted San Antonio Spurs last night, but we look for them to bounce back vs. the Memphis Grizzles here. After all, this has been a Visitors Series, as the road team is 10-4 against the spread in the last 14 head-to-head meetings. The Knicks are playing up tempo this season, still averaging 99.3 points per game this season despite that 80-point debacle last night, and they are very capable of running the Grizzlies out of their own building. Now Memphis is 2-0 straight up and ATS at home, but they are only averaging 88.0 points per game in those two victories. The have also now allowed 100 points or more in four consecutive games, and given the success of the Knicks offense this year, 88 points simply will not get it done here. At the very least, the Grizzlies are a vulnerable favorite given the recent struggles of the defense, so take the points with the Knicks in what could be a possible upset. Free NBA Picks: Knicks +4.5 (-110) - Courtesy of LT Profits

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Ball State -18.5 (-110) - Tue Nov 11 ‘08 7:00p
Tonight ESPN2 gives us anther MAC match-up, this time between Ball State and the Miami, OH Red Hawks. The Cardinals are favored on the road anywhere from -18.5 to -20.5, and for good reason. We are taking Ball State -18.5 in tonight’s stand alone game.

Ball State, sitting at 9-0, has dominated the MAC this year. The Cardinals are known for their offense prowess, averaging 38.3 points per game on the season, but it is their defense that really makes them superior. Ball State has held their opposition to an average of 15.3 points per game and they shut down a quality Northern Illinois unit last week, limiting them to just 14 points. They will do the same this evening against the Red Hawks who have struggled to score points all year.

The Red Hawks are 2-7 on the season and just 1-3 at home (their lone win coming against FCS school Charleston Southern). Their three losses came against Vanderbilt and conference foes Temple and Kent State. The average margin of loss for the Red Hawks at Fred C. Yager Stadium this season is 24 points.

Ball State can hurt opponents in many ways, but their ground game sets things up well for quarterback Nate Davis (19 TD’s, 5 INT). The Cardinals average 194.1 yards per game on the ground and Miami, OH yields 178 per to opposing rushing attacks. MiQuale Lewis (5.8 ypc on the year) will have a field day against the Red Hawk front and Davis will take care of the rest. Additionally, Ball State’s rushing ability often puts them in third and short situations and they excel at converting (51%) while the Red Hawks defense has difficulty getting offenses off the field (45% third downs conversions allowed).

This game is a mismatch in almost everyway, right down to the turnovers. Ball State is +6 in turnovers on the road and Miami, OH is -10 at home. This thing has route written all over it.

Things to consider: Ball State is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 as a road favorite. Miami (OH) is 3-6-1 ATS in their last 10 as a home dog. Ball State is 3-0 ATS the last four years when coming off a two game home stand.

Miami-Ohio vs. Ball State Free Pick: Take Ball State -18.5 (-110)

The Ball State Cardinals will try to keep their perfect record continuing againt the Miami-Ohio RedHawks in a MAC showdown on Tuesday night. The Cardinals come into this game off another dominant win, as they defeated Northern Illinois, 45-14, last week. With the win, BSU improved its record to 9-0 on the year. The Cardinals have been victorious in each of their games by at least 12 points this season. At a 5-0 record in their conference, Ball State is knotted up with Central Michigan on top of the MAC standings and the two teams are set to play on November 19th. As for Miami-Ohio, it hasn’t had much success this season, having just two wins and seven losses. The team played last a week ago when it lost by a score of 37-17 at Buffalo. It was the second loss in a row for Miami, who dropped to 1-4 in conference standings.

5dimes.com oddsmakers currently has Miami Ohio listed at a 19.5 point betting odds underdog against Ball State with the games over/under posted at 54 total points

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Here are some betting trends to consider:
Cardinals are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Cardinals are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Cardinals are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games.
Redhawks are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 conference games.
Redhawks are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games on grass.
Redhawks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in November.

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