SMOOTH TALK SPORTS
9-11 "Never Forget"
On September 11, 2001 we got a harsh reminder that nothing should be taken for granted. We are a great Nation and I feel we are lucky to live here - but this privalege did not come cheap - tremendous sacrifices were made to establish and protect our freedom! Let us remember the innocent victims lost during this tragic incident and let us also remember our servicemen and civil servants, specifically Firefighters and Policemen, who continue to make sacrifices to maintain our freedom! ~Smooth44
9:00PM EST
303 Colorado
304 Toledo
PLAY OF THE DAY: COLORADO -3 -120
STRONG OPINION: UNDER 55
What a difference a week makes! Last week I went against Colorado and even called the outright win by their in-state rivals Colorado State. And now they head on the road to play Toledo, a team that racked up some yards and points on Purdue – and this has everyone thinking upset tonight with the home dog. BUT NOT ME!! Now folks, you all know I drool over the chance to back a home dog but I just can’t do it tonight!! Here is the bottom line, last week EVERYONE completely over-estimated Colorado while under-estimating Colorado State and it bit them bad – and now tonight that same herd has already jumped off the Colorado bandwagon and are riding with Toledo!! What a mistake!! Listen up people!! The MAC conference is bad – REALLY BAD – they were completely over-matched in EVERY game they played last week, even Ball State at home against cellar dweller North Texas – WOW!! Forget about Toledo’s “success” on offense last week – does anyone realize their QB Orelt passed 61 times in that game??!! This team is completely one-dimensional and they may have had success against Purdue, the bottom of the Big 10, but not tonight against a decent Big 12 school who plays a 3-4 defense with some quick linebackers and good DBs!! Oh, and how will Colorado do offensively you might ask?? Just consider Purdue ran for over 315 yards last week on over 8 yards per carry – yeah I think you know where I am going with this!! Everyone loves a fairytale, especially me, but not tonight my friends – COLORADO WINS COMFORTABLY!! And for the record I do recognize Colorado is traveling on a short and I have taken that into consideration along with other trends backing Toledo.
PREDICTION: COLORADO 34 TOLEDO 17
9-11 "Never Forget"
On September 11, 2001 we got a harsh reminder that nothing should be taken for granted. We are a great Nation and I feel we are lucky to live here - but this privalege did not come cheap - tremendous sacrifices were made to establish and protect our freedom! Let us remember the innocent victims lost during this tragic incident and let us also remember our servicemen and civil servants, specifically Firefighters and Policemen, who continue to make sacrifices to maintain our freedom! ~Smooth44
9:00PM EST
303 Colorado
304 Toledo
PLAY OF THE DAY: COLORADO -3 -120
STRONG OPINION: UNDER 55
What a difference a week makes! Last week I went against Colorado and even called the outright win by their in-state rivals Colorado State. And now they head on the road to play Toledo, a team that racked up some yards and points on Purdue – and this has everyone thinking upset tonight with the home dog. BUT NOT ME!! Now folks, you all know I drool over the chance to back a home dog but I just can’t do it tonight!! Here is the bottom line, last week EVERYONE completely over-estimated Colorado while under-estimating Colorado State and it bit them bad – and now tonight that same herd has already jumped off the Colorado bandwagon and are riding with Toledo!! What a mistake!! Listen up people!! The MAC conference is bad – REALLY BAD – they were completely over-matched in EVERY game they played last week, even Ball State at home against cellar dweller North Texas – WOW!! Forget about Toledo’s “success” on offense last week – does anyone realize their QB Orelt passed 61 times in that game??!! This team is completely one-dimensional and they may have had success against Purdue, the bottom of the Big 10, but not tonight against a decent Big 12 school who plays a 3-4 defense with some quick linebackers and good DBs!! Oh, and how will Colorado do offensively you might ask?? Just consider Purdue ran for over 315 yards last week on over 8 yards per carry – yeah I think you know where I am going with this!! Everyone loves a fairytale, especially me, but not tonight my friends – COLORADO WINS COMFORTABLY!! And for the record I do recognize Colorado is traveling on a short and I have taken that into consideration along with other trends backing Toledo.
PREDICTION: COLORADO 34 TOLEDO 17
Jack Jones
15* on Boston Red Sox -1.5 (+100) at 5DIMES
Boston has been cruel to Rays' starter James Shields, where he is 3-8 (the Rays are 3-10) with a 5.06 ERA and 1.40 WHIP in 13 career starts. Meanwhile, Red Sox starter, Jon Lester, has welcomed the confines of Fenway Park, going 5-3 there this season with a 3.39 ERA and 1.32 WHIP, where the Red Sox are 9-3 in his 12 starts there in 2009. The Rays are in a terrible slump right now at the worst possible time in the season. They've lost 9 games in a row, and are averaging about 2.5 runs per game and hitting about .185 as a team over that stretch. They've been awful on the road this year, sporting a 29-42 record, almost as bad as the Red Sox are good at home where they are 47-21 this year. Boston hits .283 and scores an average of 6 runs per game at Fenway this year, I'll take those numbers any day, especially against a Rays team that has completely fallen apart.
15* on Boston Red Sox -1.5 (+100) at 5DIMES
Boston has been cruel to Rays' starter James Shields, where he is 3-8 (the Rays are 3-10) with a 5.06 ERA and 1.40 WHIP in 13 career starts. Meanwhile, Red Sox starter, Jon Lester, has welcomed the confines of Fenway Park, going 5-3 there this season with a 3.39 ERA and 1.32 WHIP, where the Red Sox are 9-3 in his 12 starts there in 2009. The Rays are in a terrible slump right now at the worst possible time in the season. They've lost 9 games in a row, and are averaging about 2.5 runs per game and hitting about .185 as a team over that stretch. They've been awful on the road this year, sporting a 29-42 record, almost as bad as the Red Sox are good at home where they are 47-21 this year. Boston hits .283 and scores an average of 6 runs per game at Fenway this year, I'll take those numbers any day, especially against a Rays team that has completely fallen apart.
Street Rosenthal
*200 Arizona Diamondbacks -128
I am taking the Diamondbacks for the win tonight. I have the Brewers as 7-19 SU since 2007 after a loss in which they allowed 1 or fewer walks. I also have the Diamondbacks as 25-8 SU since 2007 as a home favorite when they won the last time they faced this starting pitcher. Finally, I have the Diamondbacks as 21-6 SU since 2007 as a favorite after a win in which they allowed 1 or fewer walks. Take the DBacks for the win.
*200 Arizona Diamondbacks -128
I am taking the Diamondbacks for the win tonight. I have the Brewers as 7-19 SU since 2007 after a loss in which they allowed 1 or fewer walks. I also have the Diamondbacks as 25-8 SU since 2007 as a home favorite when they won the last time they faced this starting pitcher. Finally, I have the Diamondbacks as 21-6 SU since 2007 as a favorite after a win in which they allowed 1 or fewer walks. Take the DBacks for the win.
