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trace adams
2000* - ohio bobcats, 1000* - north carolina tar heels marshall comes into this game in disarray, as their 52-21 loss to utep was followed by head coach mark snyder's resignation. Enter rick minter who will coach this game, and that's all, as west virginia assistant doc holliday is slated to be the new head coach at marshall.
Kinda makes it tough for the thundering herd to win this ball game if you ask me. Especially when you consider that ohio is about as disicplined a football team as you will find. They don't turn the ball over, in fact, the bobcats are the ones who force the turnover, as ou came up with 36 takeaways this year, with 10 tds scored by the defense and the special teams.
The bobcats are healthy once again, and i fully expect their passing game to exploit a herd pass defense that was ranked down near 100th in the nation in that category.
Ohio's qb theo scott is a 5th year senior, so this is his last chance to leave with a good taste in his mouth, and i don't have any issue laying the small chalk with an ohio team that just played central michigan in the mac title game down to the wire in 20-10 loss, but cover as the dog.
The bobcats have sold out their allotment of tickets, while sales from the herd's camp have been less than brisk.
Lay it with ohio u.
2000♦ - ohio university bobcats
i just gave you the small favorite in ohio, but did you know that the underdog in this year's bowl games is 5-1 both straight up, and against the spread thus far?
I like those kinds of numbers, and while i am bucking them with the bobcats, i will support them in this game between north carolina and pittsburgh.
I can't get the memory of pitt's ugly 3-0 loss to oregon state in last year's bowl game out of my mind. Now i know that the panthers offense is plenty imrpoved, but north carolina does have a staunch defense, and i have a feeling with the tar heels playing so close to home, they will get the added boost of having the crowd in their corner.
North carolina is definitely offensively-challenged, but after dropping a 31-30 bowl thriller to west virginia as the 2 1/2-point dog last year in their bowl game in charlotte, i have a feeling the heels will be ready for the win this go'round.
Take any points they are giving with unc.
1000♦ - north carolina tar heels
bought,paid and confirmed-------gl guys
lay it with ohio u...i did and lost my lay....fuck head adams
St.Bernadine Sports
Andrew Bucciarelli
December Totals
21-7 (+20.68 units)
(4****)<st1:city w:st="on"><st1
lace w:st="on">San Jose</st1lace></st1:city> Sharks (-230) over Anaheim Ducks
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This is the fourth of six meetings between the rivals and the Sharks are 3-0 against the Ducks. All I can say here is that the Sharks have just about dominated the Ducks in each game. They can’t seem to solve the Sharks, who have found their great play once again. Joe Thornton is playing with great confidence, as well as Dany Heatley and Dan Boyle too. <st1:city w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">Thornton</st1lace></st1:city> has 4 goals and 4 assists, Marleau has 2 goals and 3 assists, and Heatley has a goal and 3 assists, while Nabokov has stopped 72 of 76 shots.
<o>(4****)</o> <st1:city w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">Buffalo</st1lace></st1:city> Sabres (-190) <st1:city w:st="on">over Ottawa</st1:city> Senators
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Both teams are struggling as a whole currently and have been looking for the right match up. Big news in <st1:city w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">Ottawa</st1lace></st1:city> as Daniel Alfredsson will be out for a few weeks and will not be available to an already low level offense. Also, the Sens will be without Jason Spezza as well. <st1:city w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">Ottawa</st1lace></st1:city> is 5-8-0 in December and suffered a humiliating loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Senators are 0 for 18 in the power play in their last five games. On the <st1:city w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">Buffalo</st1lace></st1:city> side, they are 10-1-3 in one goal games and 10-5-0 in games decided by three or more goals. You can expect to see a good battle tonight; however, it will be a rough night for the Sens especially if their defense plays like they did against the Penguins.
<st1:city w:st="on">(3***) Atlanta</st1:city> Thrashers (-125) over <st1lace w:st="on"><st1lacename w:st="on">Tampa</st1lacename> <st1lacetype w:st="on">Bay</st1lacetype></st1lace> Lightning
The past few games have been a struggle for the Thrashers; however, this could change against the Lightning. The Thrashers have dominated the Leafs the past three seasons. <st1:city w:st="on">Atlanta</st1:city> has outscored <st1lace w:st="on"><st1lacename w:st="on">Tampa</st1lacename> <st1lacetype w:st="on">Bay</st1lacetype></st1lace> 52-34 while going 11-1-2 in the series since 2007. The Thrashers are 4-0-1 at the St. Pete Times Forum during this stretch. <st1:city w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">Atlanta</st1lace></st1:city> opened the season up with a 6-3 victory over the Lightning and look to do this again. Look for a huge night from Ilya Kovalchuk..
<st1:city w:st="on">(3***) Philadelphia</st1:city> Flyers (-120) over <st1lace w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Carolina</st1:city></st1lace> Hurricanes
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Thus far, Philly has dominated the series against the Hurricanes with a power offense. They are 2-0 against the Canes this season and look to extend it to 3 as they have lost the last four games to the Flyers. The Hurricanes have been at the bottom of the standings all season long and does not look too promising when Philly comes to town. Newly acquired goalie Michael Leighton has been good in two performances going 1-0-0 with 46 saves and a 2.00 GAA. A good stat to look at would be the lack of power play presence for the Canes against Philly going 0 for 13. Look for a great night for the power play and penalty kill of the Flyers.
<st1:city w:st="on">(2**) Los Angeles</st1:city> Kings (+125) over <st1lace w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Phoenix</st1:city></st1lace> Coyotes
The Kings suffered a big setback as they were forced to bring up 4 rookies in the first part of December due to injuries. To their surprise, they went 7-2-1 in December. The Kings are getting stronger and healthier each day and as they come back from an 8 day rest, look for a strong showing by the team overall. The Kings will be glad to welcome back Jack Johnson, Brandon Segal, Wayne Simmonds, and Ryan Smyth, all who have missed some time over injuries. Smith has been a key figure in Kopitar’s scoring. The Coyotes have won the last eight home games, and their overall game has looked better due to the play of Scottie Upshall. It will be an interesting battle as both teams try to keep pace with the San Jose Sharks at the top of the Pacific Division. Look for a big night from the 1<sup>st</sup> line of the Kings with Kopitar centering Smyth and Williams.
<st1:city w:st="on">(2**) Montreal</st1:city> Canadiens (-105) over <st1lace w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Toronto</st1:city></st1lace> Maple Leafs
The Canadiens are shooting for their fourth straight win in <st1:city w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">Toronto</st1lace></st1:city>. <st1:city w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">Montreal</st1lace></st1:city> seems to be firing on all cylinders and they have a good problem right now; two goaltenders both playing great and fighting for the #1 spot. Carey Price was strong in net with a 46 save performance in a 5-1 victory, while Halak has stopped 133 of 137 shots in his last three games. Maple Leafs are suffering left and right as they are falling during this season slump. <st1:city w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">Montreal</st1lace></st1:city>’s Tomas Plekanec has a goal and e8 assists in his last 3 games, while Andrei Kos
yn has 9 goals in his last 10 contests. <st1:city w:st="on">Montreal</st1:city> went 2 for 3 on the power play on Monday and also a 3 for 5 on the power play in <st1:city w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">Carolina</st1lace></st1:city>. They have scored 15 times in their last 32 opportunities. I hope <st1lace w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Toronto</st1:city></st1lace> does not give up too many power plays as the Canadiens WILL take advantage.
<st1:state w:st="on">(1*) <o></o>New Jersey</st1:state> Devils (-110) over <st1lace w:st="on"><st1:state w:st="on">Washington</st1:state></st1lace> Capitals
Devils face the Capitals for first place in the East. The Devils are looking like the next Stanley Cup champion. They took care of business against the Penguins and will see how they do tonight against the Caps. The Devils are responsible for nearly one-fifth of the Caps defeats this year. With the play of Martin Brodeur being so overwhelming for teams, Alex Ovechkin will have his hands full tonight as he sees another big challenge. This will be a great matchup, but I can’t see <st1lace w:st="on"><st1:state w:st="on">Washington</st1:state></st1lace> overcoming this powerful and thorough Devils team.
Andrew Bucciarelli
December Totals
21-7 (+20.68 units)
(4****)<st1:city w:st="on"><st1
lace w:st="on">San Jose</st1lace></st1:city> Sharks (-230) over Anaheim Ducks <o
></o> This is the fourth of six meetings between the rivals and the Sharks are 3-0 against the Ducks. All I can say here is that the Sharks have just about dominated the Ducks in each game. They can’t seem to solve the Sharks, who have found their great play once again. Joe Thornton is playing with great confidence, as well as Dany Heatley and Dan Boyle too. <st1:city w:st="on"><st1
lace w:st="on">Thornton</st1lace></st1:city> has 4 goals and 4 assists, Marleau has 2 goals and 3 assists, and Heatley has a goal and 3 assists, while Nabokov has stopped 72 of 76 shots. <o
>(4****)</o> <st1:city w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">Buffalo</st1lace></st1:city> Sabres (-190) <st1:city w:st="on">over Ottawa</st1:city> Senators<o
></o> Both teams are struggling as a whole currently and have been looking for the right match up. Big news in <st1:city w:st="on"><st1
lace w:st="on">Ottawa</st1lace></st1:city> as Daniel Alfredsson will be out for a few weeks and will not be available to an already low level offense. Also, the Sens will be without Jason Spezza as well. <st1:city w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">Ottawa</st1lace></st1:city> is 5-8-0 in December and suffered a humiliating loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Senators are 0 for 18 in the power play in their last five games. On the <st1:city w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">Buffalo</st1lace></st1:city> side, they are 10-1-3 in one goal games and 10-5-0 in games decided by three or more goals. You can expect to see a good battle tonight; however, it will be a rough night for the Sens especially if their defense plays like they did against the Penguins. <st1:city w:st="on">(3***) Atlanta</st1:city> Thrashers (-125) over <st1
lace w:st="on"><st1lacename w:st="on">Tampa</st1lacename> <st1lacetype w:st="on">Bay</st1lacetype></st1lace> Lightning The past few games have been a struggle for the Thrashers; however, this could change against the Lightning. The Thrashers have dominated the Leafs the past three seasons. <st1:city w:st="on">Atlanta</st1:city> has outscored <st1
lace w:st="on"><st1lacename w:st="on">Tampa</st1lacename> <st1lacetype w:st="on">Bay</st1lacetype></st1lace> 52-34 while going 11-1-2 in the series since 2007. The Thrashers are 4-0-1 at the St. Pete Times Forum during this stretch. <st1:city w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">Atlanta</st1lace></st1:city> opened the season up with a 6-3 victory over the Lightning and look to do this again. Look for a huge night from Ilya Kovalchuk..<st1:city w:st="on">(3***) Philadelphia</st1:city> Flyers (-120) over <st1
lace w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Carolina</st1:city></st1lace> Hurricanes <o
></o> Thus far, Philly has dominated the series against the Hurricanes with a power offense. They are 2-0 against the Canes this season and look to extend it to 3 as they have lost the last four games to the Flyers. The Hurricanes have been at the bottom of the standings all season long and does not look too promising when Philly comes to town. Newly acquired goalie Michael Leighton has been good in two performances going 1-0-0 with 46 saves and a 2.00 GAA. A good stat to look at would be the lack of power play presence for the Canes against Philly going 0 for 13. Look for a great night for the power play and penalty kill of the Flyers.
<st1:city w:st="on">(2**) Los Angeles</st1:city> Kings (+125) over <st1
lace w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Phoenix</st1:city></st1lace> Coyotes The Kings suffered a big setback as they were forced to bring up 4 rookies in the first part of December due to injuries. To their surprise, they went 7-2-1 in December. The Kings are getting stronger and healthier each day and as they come back from an 8 day rest, look for a strong showing by the team overall. The Kings will be glad to welcome back Jack Johnson, Brandon Segal, Wayne Simmonds, and Ryan Smyth, all who have missed some time over injuries. Smith has been a key figure in Kopitar’s scoring. The Coyotes have won the last eight home games, and their overall game has looked better due to the play of Scottie Upshall. It will be an interesting battle as both teams try to keep pace with the San Jose Sharks at the top of the Pacific Division. Look for a big night from the 1<sup>st</sup> line of the Kings with Kopitar centering Smyth and Williams.
<st1:city w:st="on">(2**) Montreal</st1:city> Canadiens (-105) over <st1
lace w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Toronto</st1:city></st1lace> Maple Leafs The Canadiens are shooting for their fourth straight win in <st1:city w:st="on"><st1
lace w:st="on">Toronto</st1lace></st1:city>. <st1:city w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">Montreal</st1lace></st1:city> seems to be firing on all cylinders and they have a good problem right now; two goaltenders both playing great and fighting for the #1 spot. Carey Price was strong in net with a 46 save performance in a 5-1 victory, while Halak has stopped 133 of 137 shots in his last three games. Maple Leafs are suffering left and right as they are falling during this season slump. <st1:city w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">Montreal</st1lace></st1:city>’s Tomas Plekanec has a goal and e8 assists in his last 3 games, while Andrei Kosyn has 9 goals in his last 10 contests. <st1:city w:st="on">Montreal</st1:city> went 2 for 3 on the power play on Monday and also a 3 for 5 on the power play in <st1:city w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">Carolina</st1lace></st1:city>. They have scored 15 times in their last 32 opportunities. I hope <st1lace w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Toronto</st1:city></st1lace> does not give up too many power plays as the Canadiens WILL take advantage.<st1:state w:st="on">(1*) <o
></o>New Jersey</st1:state> Devils (-110) over <st1lace w:st="on"><st1:state w:st="on">Washington</st1:state></st1lace> Capitals Devils face the Capitals for first place in the East. The Devils are looking like the next Stanley Cup champion. They took care of business against the Penguins and will see how they do tonight against the Caps. The Devils are responsible for nearly one-fifth of the Caps defeats this year. With the play of Martin Brodeur being so overwhelming for teams, Alex Ovechkin will have his hands full tonight as he sees another big challenge. This will be a great matchup, but I can’t see <st1
lace w:st="on"><st1:state w:st="on">Washington</st1:state></st1lace> overcoming this powerful and thorough Devils team.
