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PITTSBURGH vs OREGON STATE
Take: PITTSBURGH (5* Sun Bowl)
Pittsburgh (9-3 SU, 6-6 ATS) fell short of a Big East title, but finished strong. This is their first bowl game and winning season in coach Dave Wannstedt's four years. They are on a 7-2 SU/ATS run. Senior QB Bill Stull (9 TDs, 9 INTs) is a game manager, while sophomore LeSean McCoy (1,403 yards, 4.9 ypc, 21 TDs) powers the offense to 30 points and 137 yards rushing per contest. The Panthers' defense picked apart Pat White and West Virginia's vaunted spread offense for four quarters en route to a 19-15 victory against the Mountaineers, then blasted UConn, 34-10. Pitt has been an offensive machine ever since that opening day loss to Bowling Green (27-17), topping 20 points in every game but one – and that was 19 to WV. Pitt is 37th in the national in run defense (127.8 yds rushing pg) and gives up 3.6 yards per carry, which is important when facing this Oregon State offense. Oregon State (8-4 SU/ATS) had a magical season….until the last game, losing 65-38 to rival Oregon costing the Beavers a rare Rose Bowl berth. A pretty good OSU defense gave up nearly 400 yards rushing and 700 yards total offense. If Oregon State had gone to the Rose Bowl, the school anticipated selling 32,000 or more tickets, OSU assistant athletic director Matt Arend said. Instead, he anticipates about 2,500 Oregon State fans will make the trip to the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. This bowl has to be a big letdown for OSU and with that we wonder how inspired the club will be for today's contest. You go from the Rose Bowl on New Year's day with possibly all those fans coming to the game, to a Texas bowl game today. Our feeling here is that Pitt is happy to be here and ready to play while Oregon State is not a happy camper. Take the few points with Pitt, but you won't need them as the Panthers win straight up.
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PITTSBURGH vs OREGON STATE
Take: PITTSBURGH (5* Sun Bowl)
Pittsburgh (9-3 SU, 6-6 ATS) fell short of a Big East title, but finished strong. This is their first bowl game and winning season in coach Dave Wannstedt's four years. They are on a 7-2 SU/ATS run. Senior QB Bill Stull (9 TDs, 9 INTs) is a game manager, while sophomore LeSean McCoy (1,403 yards, 4.9 ypc, 21 TDs) powers the offense to 30 points and 137 yards rushing per contest. The Panthers' defense picked apart Pat White and West Virginia's vaunted spread offense for four quarters en route to a 19-15 victory against the Mountaineers, then blasted UConn, 34-10. Pitt has been an offensive machine ever since that opening day loss to Bowling Green (27-17), topping 20 points in every game but one – and that was 19 to WV. Pitt is 37th in the national in run defense (127.8 yds rushing pg) and gives up 3.6 yards per carry, which is important when facing this Oregon State offense. Oregon State (8-4 SU/ATS) had a magical season….until the last game, losing 65-38 to rival Oregon costing the Beavers a rare Rose Bowl berth. A pretty good OSU defense gave up nearly 400 yards rushing and 700 yards total offense. If Oregon State had gone to the Rose Bowl, the school anticipated selling 32,000 or more tickets, OSU assistant athletic director Matt Arend said. Instead, he anticipates about 2,500 Oregon State fans will make the trip to the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. This bowl has to be a big letdown for OSU and with that we wonder how inspired the club will be for today's contest. You go from the Rose Bowl on New Year's day with possibly all those fans coming to the game, to a Texas bowl game today. Our feeling here is that Pitt is happy to be here and ready to play while Oregon State is not a happy camper. Take the few points with Pitt, but you won't need them as the Panthers win straight up.
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King T Sports
Oregon State -2.5
Beavers have proven to be solid team with balance on both sides of the ball.
Boston College -3.5
BC has solid D and Vandy didn't exactly finish strong coming into this tilt.
LSU/Georgia Tech OVER 50
Both teams are vunerable to big plays and KTS expects plenty of fireworks in this game tonight.
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Oregon State -2.5
Beavers have proven to be solid team with balance on both sides of the ball.
Boston College -3.5
BC has solid D and Vandy didn't exactly finish strong coming into this tilt.
LSU/Georgia Tech OVER 50
Both teams are vunerable to big plays and KTS expects plenty of fireworks in this game tonight.
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Mr. A's
Wednesday December 31st, 2008 12:00 p.m. est.
BELL HELICOPTER ARMED FORCES BOWL
Houston Cougars (7-5) vs. Air Force Falcons (8-4) Over -64½
I believe this will be a very close and exciting battle, Cougars passing attack and Air Force ground attack will both keep scoring. Take the over.
Wednesday December 31st, 2008 2:15 p.m. est.
BRUT SUN BOWL
(24) Oregon State (8-4) vs. (18) Pittsburgh (9-3) Pittsburgh Panthers +2½
Pittsburgh solid defense will smother the Beavers offense, especially with the Rodgers brothers out.
Wednesday December 31st, 2008 3:30 p.m. est.
GAYLORD HOTELS MUSIC CITY BOWL
Boston College (9-4) vs. Vanderbilt (6-6) Boston College Eagles -3½
The Eagles are the better team on both sides of the ball and should have no problems against the struggling Commodores.
Wednesday December 31st, 2008 6:00 p.m. est.
INSIGHT BOWL
Kansas (7-5) vs. Minnesota (7-5) Kansas Jayhawks -9
Both teams struggled down the stretch, but the Jayhawks' offense led by quarterback Todd Reesing will take advantage of Golden Gophers vulnerable secondary.
Wednesday December 31st, 2008 7:30 p.m. est.
CHICK-FIL-A BOWL
LSU (7-5) vs. (14) Georgia Tech (9-3) Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets -4½
LSU defense has struggled and will have a big task against the hot Yellow Jackets in their backyard.
NBA
Orlando Magic -6½
Houston Rockets -8½
Wednesday December 31st, 2008 12:00 p.m. est.
BELL HELICOPTER ARMED FORCES BOWL
Houston Cougars (7-5) vs. Air Force Falcons (8-4) Over -64½
I believe this will be a very close and exciting battle, Cougars passing attack and Air Force ground attack will both keep scoring. Take the over.
Wednesday December 31st, 2008 2:15 p.m. est.
BRUT SUN BOWL
(24) Oregon State (8-4) vs. (18) Pittsburgh (9-3) Pittsburgh Panthers +2½
Pittsburgh solid defense will smother the Beavers offense, especially with the Rodgers brothers out.
Wednesday December 31st, 2008 3:30 p.m. est.
GAYLORD HOTELS MUSIC CITY BOWL
Boston College (9-4) vs. Vanderbilt (6-6) Boston College Eagles -3½
The Eagles are the better team on both sides of the ball and should have no problems against the struggling Commodores.
Wednesday December 31st, 2008 6:00 p.m. est.
INSIGHT BOWL
Kansas (7-5) vs. Minnesota (7-5) Kansas Jayhawks -9
Both teams struggled down the stretch, but the Jayhawks' offense led by quarterback Todd Reesing will take advantage of Golden Gophers vulnerable secondary.
Wednesday December 31st, 2008 7:30 p.m. est.
CHICK-FIL-A BOWL
LSU (7-5) vs. (14) Georgia Tech (9-3) Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets -4½
LSU defense has struggled and will have a big task against the hot Yellow Jackets in their backyard.
NBA
Orlando Magic -6½
Houston Rockets -8½
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Wednesday Football
Take Oregon State (-2) over Pittsburgh
(10* Top NCAA Bowl Parlay Winner)
2:00 PM EST
Oregon State has won 6 of the last 7 games and they have also won 17 of the last 21 games as a favorite. Oregon State has won 6 consecutive games when playing with two weeks or more of rest and they are averaging over 32 points a game on offense this season.
Take Kansas (-9) over Minnesota
(10* Top NCAA Bowl Parlay Winner)
6:00 P.M. EST
Minnesota has lost 4 consecutive games to finish the regular season and they have also lost 17 of the last 21 games as an underdog. Minnesota has allowed an average of over 39 points a game on defense over the last 3 games.
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Wednesday Football
Take Oregon State (-2) over Pittsburgh
(10* Top NCAA Bowl Parlay Winner)
2:00 PM EST
Oregon State has won 6 of the last 7 games and they have also won 17 of the last 21 games as a favorite. Oregon State has won 6 consecutive games when playing with two weeks or more of rest and they are averaging over 32 points a game on offense this season.
Take Kansas (-9) over Minnesota
(10* Top NCAA Bowl Parlay Winner)
6:00 P.M. EST
Minnesota has lost 4 consecutive games to finish the regular season and they have also lost 17 of the last 21 games as an underdog. Minnesota has allowed an average of over 39 points a game on defense over the last 3 games.
SUNSHINE FORECAST
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Air Force(+3) vs. Houston [Armed Forces Bowl]
Power Rating Projection:
Houston 31 Air Force 30
Statistical Projections
Air Force 30
Rushing Yards: 279
Passing Yards: 76
Turnovers: 1 Houston 36
Rushing Yards: 155
Passing Yards: 393
Turnovers: 2
SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:
Houston 42 Air Force 29
Houston (1 star)
Pittsburgh(+3) vs. Oregon State [Sun Bowl]
Power Rating Projection:
Oregon State 28 Pittsburgh 27
Statistical Projections
Pittsburgh 31
Rushing Yards: 137
Passing Yards: 231
Turnovers: 2 Oregon State 33
Rushing Yards: 156
Passing Yards: 279
Turnovers: 1
SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:
Oregon State 30 Pittsburgh 29
Boston College(-4) vs. Vanderbilt [Music City Bowl]
Power Rating Projection:
Boston College 23 Vanderbilt 19
Statistical Projections
Boston College 20
Rushing Yards: 133
Passing Yards: 168
Turnovers: 2 Vanderbilt 13
Rushing Yards: 97
Passing Yards: 103
Turnovers: 3
SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:
Boston College 19 Vanderbilt 14
Minnesota(+10) vs. Kansas [Insight Bowl]
Power Rating Projection:
Kansas 32 Minnesota 23
Statistical Projections
Minnesota 23
Rushing Yards: 111
Passing Yards: 209
Turnovers: 2 Kansas 31
Rushing Yards: 119
Passing Yards: 322
Turnovers: 3
SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:
Minnesota 31 Kansas 28
Minnesota (1 star)
Louisiana State(+3½) vs. Georgia Tech [Chick-Fil-A Bowl]
Power Rating Projection:
Georgia Tech 27 Louisiana State 24
Statistical Projections
Louisiana State 23
Rushing Yards: 143
Passing Yards: 193
Turnovers: 2 Georgia Tech 30
Rushing Yards: 281
Passing Yards: 95
Turnovers: 1
SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:
Georgia Tech 27 Louisiana State 24
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Air Force(+3) vs. Houston [Armed Forces Bowl]
Power Rating Projection:
Houston 31 Air Force 30
Statistical Projections
Air Force 30
Rushing Yards: 279
Passing Yards: 76
Turnovers: 1 Houston 36
Rushing Yards: 155
Passing Yards: 393
Turnovers: 2
SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:
Houston 42 Air Force 29
Houston (1 star)
Pittsburgh(+3) vs. Oregon State [Sun Bowl]
Power Rating Projection:
Oregon State 28 Pittsburgh 27
Statistical Projections
Pittsburgh 31
Rushing Yards: 137
Passing Yards: 231
Turnovers: 2 Oregon State 33
Rushing Yards: 156
Passing Yards: 279
Turnovers: 1
SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:
Oregon State 30 Pittsburgh 29
Boston College(-4) vs. Vanderbilt [Music City Bowl]
Power Rating Projection:
Boston College 23 Vanderbilt 19
Statistical Projections
Boston College 20
Rushing Yards: 133
Passing Yards: 168
Turnovers: 2 Vanderbilt 13
Rushing Yards: 97
Passing Yards: 103
Turnovers: 3
SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:
Boston College 19 Vanderbilt 14
Minnesota(+10) vs. Kansas [Insight Bowl]
Power Rating Projection:
Kansas 32 Minnesota 23
Statistical Projections
Minnesota 23
Rushing Yards: 111
Passing Yards: 209
Turnovers: 2 Kansas 31
Rushing Yards: 119
Passing Yards: 322
Turnovers: 3
SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:
Minnesota 31 Kansas 28
Minnesota (1 star)
Louisiana State(+3½) vs. Georgia Tech [Chick-Fil-A Bowl]
Power Rating Projection:
Georgia Tech 27 Louisiana State 24
Statistical Projections
Louisiana State 23
Rushing Yards: 143
Passing Yards: 193
Turnovers: 2 Georgia Tech 30
Rushing Yards: 281
Passing Yards: 95
Turnovers: 1
SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:
Georgia Tech 27 Louisiana State 24
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KELSO
3 Units Air Force (+3½) over Houston
12:00 PM -- Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl - Amon G. Carter
Air Force by 3-4
Sunny. Winds blowing from the Northeast at 5-15 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 50.
3 Units Pittsburgh (+2½) over Oregon State
2:15 PM -- Brut Sun Bowl - Sun Bowl Stadium, El Paso, TX
Pittsburgh by 3-4
Sunny. Winds blowing from the Southeast at 5-10 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 60.
3 Units Boston College (-3½) over Vanderbilt
3:30 PM -- Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl - LP Field, Nashvil
Boaton College by 7-10
Partly cloudy. Winds blowing from the North at 5-15 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 40.
3 Units Kansas (-9) over Minnesota
6:00 PM -- Insight Bowl - Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe, AZ
Kansas by 13-14
Clear. Winds blowing from the East at 5-10 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 70.
College Bowl Power Play100 Units Georgia Tech (-4) over LSU
7:30 PM -- Chick-fil-A Bowl - Georgia Dome, Atlanta, GA
Georgia Tech by 13-14
KELSO
3 Units Air Force (+3½) over Houston
12:00 PM -- Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl - Amon G. Carter
Air Force by 3-4
Sunny. Winds blowing from the Northeast at 5-15 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 50.
3 Units Pittsburgh (+2½) over Oregon State
2:15 PM -- Brut Sun Bowl - Sun Bowl Stadium, El Paso, TX
Pittsburgh by 3-4
Sunny. Winds blowing from the Southeast at 5-10 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 60.
3 Units Boston College (-3½) over Vanderbilt
3:30 PM -- Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl - LP Field, Nashvil
Boaton College by 7-10
Partly cloudy. Winds blowing from the North at 5-15 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 40.
3 Units Kansas (-9) over Minnesota
6:00 PM -- Insight Bowl - Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe, AZ
Kansas by 13-14
Clear. Winds blowing from the East at 5-10 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 70.
College Bowl Power Play100 Units Georgia Tech (-4) over LSU
7:30 PM -- Chick-fil-A Bowl - Georgia Dome, Atlanta, GA
Georgia Tech by 13-14
Bob Balfe
College Football
Air Force +3.5 over Houston
Two teams with different styles will face off this afternoon in the Armed Forces Bowl. Air Force runs the ball very well while Houston is great throwing the ball. Look for Air Force to keep the ball on the ground and to chew up the clock limiting the amount of time Houston get the ball. Air Force has a better defense and should throw off the timing of the Cougar offense. This is the Armed Forces Bowl. Houston doesn't have any army. Take Air Force.
Pittsburgh +2 over Oregon State
Oregon State will be remembered this year for the team that beat USC, but today will be without both Rogers brothers that account for a lot of their offense. Pittsburgh has a great running back in McCoy and should run the ball well. This should be a close game, but in the end the running game for Pitt should come out on top. Take the Panthers.
Boston College -3.5 over Vanderbilt
This is practically a home game for Vanderbilt, but this team did not play that well at home down the stretch and record wise jumped out of the gates early because they were beneficent of a lot of opponent turnovers. Boston College has won 8 straight bowl games and the only way Vanderbilt has a shot is if Boston College beats themselves. Look for BC to do enough to get their 9th straight bowl win.
Kansas -9 over Minnesota
Minnesota is a lot like Vanderbilt. This team started hot, but still has a long way to go. When you turn the ball over a lot it gets in your head that you are still that same old Gophers team. Kansas has a better offense and should put up a lot of points. Both defenses stink, but I do not see Minnesota trading points all night. One or two key turnovers will put this game out of reach. Take Kansas.
LSU +4 over GTech
LSU has been horrible against the spread this year while GTech has covered a lot for the public. These trends have a way of balancing out especially in bowl games. This game is being played in the Georgia Dome and we will see just how much speed LSU has. The Tigers have superior athletes and should slow down the high powered running game of the Yellow Jackets. LSU will make up for a very disappointing season tonight.
NBA Basketball
Magic -6 over Bulls
NCAA Basketball
DePaul +7.5 over Notre Dame
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College Football
Air Force +3.5 over Houston
Two teams with different styles will face off this afternoon in the Armed Forces Bowl. Air Force runs the ball very well while Houston is great throwing the ball. Look for Air Force to keep the ball on the ground and to chew up the clock limiting the amount of time Houston get the ball. Air Force has a better defense and should throw off the timing of the Cougar offense. This is the Armed Forces Bowl. Houston doesn't have any army. Take Air Force.
Pittsburgh +2 over Oregon State
Oregon State will be remembered this year for the team that beat USC, but today will be without both Rogers brothers that account for a lot of their offense. Pittsburgh has a great running back in McCoy and should run the ball well. This should be a close game, but in the end the running game for Pitt should come out on top. Take the Panthers.
Boston College -3.5 over Vanderbilt
This is practically a home game for Vanderbilt, but this team did not play that well at home down the stretch and record wise jumped out of the gates early because they were beneficent of a lot of opponent turnovers. Boston College has won 8 straight bowl games and the only way Vanderbilt has a shot is if Boston College beats themselves. Look for BC to do enough to get their 9th straight bowl win.
Kansas -9 over Minnesota
Minnesota is a lot like Vanderbilt. This team started hot, but still has a long way to go. When you turn the ball over a lot it gets in your head that you are still that same old Gophers team. Kansas has a better offense and should put up a lot of points. Both defenses stink, but I do not see Minnesota trading points all night. One or two key turnovers will put this game out of reach. Take Kansas.
LSU +4 over GTech
LSU has been horrible against the spread this year while GTech has covered a lot for the public. These trends have a way of balancing out especially in bowl games. This game is being played in the Georgia Dome and we will see just how much speed LSU has. The Tigers have superior athletes and should slow down the high powered running game of the Yellow Jackets. LSU will make up for a very disappointing season tonight.
NBA Basketball
Magic -6 over Bulls
NCAA Basketball
DePaul +7.5 over Notre Dame
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Larry Ness Wednesday
Larry's 25-Club Bowl Play (1st of 2)-Day
make Houston the play in this game. Houston's last bowl win came in 1980, when the Cougars beat another service academy school, Navy, 35-0 in the Garden State Bowl. There will be no shut out for the Cougars this time but can't you see "the circle of life" setup here? Houston ends its bowl drought with a convincing win over a very overrated Air Force team, whose lone win over a quality opponent this year came in that September 13 game against Houston (I've already explained that!)
Larry's LV Insider-CFB (2-0 in the bowls)
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Larry's 7* Big 10 Showdown
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New Year's Eve Rout on Southern Illinois
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