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PITTSBURGH PANTHERS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS
5-1 October 16, 8:00 PM | Turf of Rutgers Stadium 4-1
As pointed out yesterday, home teams are covering ATS this year more
than ever. That should work to our advantage with line value tonight.
From 1973 to 1983 Rutgers usually had a very strong football program.
From 1984 to 2000 the team averaged lots more losses than wins.
Coaching changes have made this a respectable program lately, but I'm not
overly impressed with this years stock, even though they are 4-1.
Pitt has lost to The Scarlet Knights 4 times in a row. Rutgers has
been getting better recruits lately (many from PA), but Pitt is a much better
draw for the top players, especially with so many from The Big 33 game
(best H.S. players from PA and Ohio). Pitt has produced some
very good current NFL players, and this year it looks like some of
the more peripheral positions are stronger.
I'm pretty impressed with The Panthers freshman back, Dion Lewis, and
even newer running addition (missed spring practice), Ray Graham.
Coach Wannstedt has compared Lewis to NFL rookie LeSean McCoy,
who is now with the Philadelphia Eagles, and getting more playing time than
Brian Westbrook.
Their quarterback, Bill Stull, has been exceeding expectations.
Rutgers has been poor against the pass.
Pitt has a good physical defense, averaging four ! sacks per game.
Rutgers has allowed almost that many sacks per game.
Pitt is a better team. They don't want to be embarrassed by
another loss, and hope to make a statement tonight.
If they perform as expected, they will probably keep
the gas pedal down at the end, ensuring a cover.
Take Pitt - 5 (the line opened at -3.5 and is moving higher)
PITTSBURGH PANTHERS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS
5-1 October 16, 8:00 PM | Turf of Rutgers Stadium 4-1
As pointed out yesterday, home teams are covering ATS this year more
than ever. That should work to our advantage with line value tonight.
From 1973 to 1983 Rutgers usually had a very strong football program.
From 1984 to 2000 the team averaged lots more losses than wins.
Coaching changes have made this a respectable program lately, but I'm not
overly impressed with this years stock, even though they are 4-1.
Pitt has lost to The Scarlet Knights 4 times in a row. Rutgers has
been getting better recruits lately (many from PA), but Pitt is a much better
draw for the top players, especially with so many from The Big 33 game
(best H.S. players from PA and Ohio). Pitt has produced some
very good current NFL players, and this year it looks like some of
the more peripheral positions are stronger.
I'm pretty impressed with The Panthers freshman back, Dion Lewis, and
even newer running addition (missed spring practice), Ray Graham.
Coach Wannstedt has compared Lewis to NFL rookie LeSean McCoy,
who is now with the Philadelphia Eagles, and getting more playing time than
Brian Westbrook.
Their quarterback, Bill Stull, has been exceeding expectations.
Rutgers has been poor against the pass.
Pitt has a good physical defense, averaging four ! sacks per game.
Rutgers has allowed almost that many sacks per game.
Pitt is a better team. They don't want to be embarrassed by
another loss, and hope to make a statement tonight.
If they perform as expected, they will probably keep
the gas pedal down at the end, ensuring a cover.
Take Pitt - 5 (the line opened at -3.5 and is moving higher)
Jimmy Boyd
College Football Premium Picks
3* Friday Night SMASH (ESPN) Pitt -5
Rutgers may be 4-1, but it has played a weak level of competition. The only quality opponent it has faced is Cincinnati and the Bearcats defeated the Scarlet Knights 47-15 on the road. They key is that Rutgers allowed 396 passing yards to Cincy and I am confident that the Panthers passing attack will be able to exploit the Rutgers secondary as well. Pitt QB Bill Stull is having a great season through the air. He came last week, throwing for 268 yards and two touchdowns and I can't see the Knights slowing down the hook up combo of Stull to Jonathan Baldwin. Pitt has already proven that it can go on the road and win in Big East play, defeating Louisville 35-10 as a 7-point favorite two weeks ago on a Friday night. The last, and most important factor, is the fact that Pitt has lost 4 straight to Rutgers. Pitt has the better team this year and they will have their revenge. Lay the points.
College Football Premium Picks
3* Friday Night SMASH (ESPN) Pitt -5
Rutgers may be 4-1, but it has played a weak level of competition. The only quality opponent it has faced is Cincinnati and the Bearcats defeated the Scarlet Knights 47-15 on the road. They key is that Rutgers allowed 396 passing yards to Cincy and I am confident that the Panthers passing attack will be able to exploit the Rutgers secondary as well. Pitt QB Bill Stull is having a great season through the air. He came last week, throwing for 268 yards and two touchdowns and I can't see the Knights slowing down the hook up combo of Stull to Jonathan Baldwin. Pitt has already proven that it can go on the road and win in Big East play, defeating Louisville 35-10 as a 7-point favorite two weeks ago on a Friday night. The last, and most important factor, is the fact that Pitt has lost 4 straight to Rutgers. Pitt has the better team this year and they will have their revenge. Lay the points.
Tony Salinas
Tony's Diamond Highrollers
Friday, October 16, 2009
25*
Dodgers {V.Padilla} (-150) over Phillies {P.Martinez}
4:07 PM -- Dodger Stadium
Sunny. Winds blowing in from left field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 80.
26*
Ny Yankees {C.Sabathia} (-175) over La Angels {J.Lackey}
7:57 PM -- Yankee Stadium
Tony's Diamond Highrollers
Friday, October 16, 2009
25*
Dodgers {V.Padilla} (-150) over Phillies {P.Martinez}
4:07 PM -- Dodger Stadium
Sunny. Winds blowing in from left field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 80.
26*
Ny Yankees {C.Sabathia} (-175) over La Angels {J.Lackey}
7:57 PM -- Yankee Stadium
Frank Jordan
Pittsburgh U vs. Rutgers
Play: Rutgers +3.5
Pittsburgh is off to a good start this year with wins in 5 of their first 6 games that only loss was to NC State by 7. Since that loss they have won a pair of Big East games and will look to make it three in a row at Rutgers on Friday. Rutgers is 4-1 on the year and have won 4 in a row since losing their opening game to Cincinnati. In this one look for the Scarlet Knights to get their first Big East win of the year with an impressive 21-17 win over Pittsburgh in a bad weather game. Play Rutgers
Pittsburgh U vs. Rutgers
Play: Rutgers +3.5
Pittsburgh is off to a good start this year with wins in 5 of their first 6 games that only loss was to NC State by 7. Since that loss they have won a pair of Big East games and will look to make it three in a row at Rutgers on Friday. Rutgers is 4-1 on the year and have won 4 in a row since losing their opening game to Cincinnati. In this one look for the Scarlet Knights to get their first Big East win of the year with an impressive 21-17 win over Pittsburgh in a bad weather game. Play Rutgers
EZWINNERS
Los Angeles Angels @ New York Yankees
Play: New York Yankees -$171
The Angels starting pitcher John Lackey was 3-3 with a 3.76 ERA at the old Yankee Stadium and this will be his first start in the new park which is much more conducive to home runs. Lackey gave up 23 long balls in his 32 starts this season and I like the hot hitting Yankees to get to him in this game. CC Sabathia will be on the mound for New York and Sabathia has been pitching lights out. I look for that to continue as the Yankees take game one of this series. Play on New York.
Los Angeles Angels @ New York Yankees
Play: New York Yankees -$171
The Angels starting pitcher John Lackey was 3-3 with a 3.76 ERA at the old Yankee Stadium and this will be his first start in the new park which is much more conducive to home runs. Lackey gave up 23 long balls in his 32 starts this season and I like the hot hitting Yankees to get to him in this game. CC Sabathia will be on the mound for New York and Sabathia has been pitching lights out. I look for that to continue as the Yankees take game one of this series. Play on New York.
it looks like this is dropping to 6.5
in any event, i think it might see 6.5 for most of us before we would see 7.5
if you are planning to play this and haven't, you might keep an eye on it
i have it at -7 (-110) at one place and -6.5 (-110) at the other
GL, and thank you again for posting this
Stan Sharp | MLB Money Line Fri, 10/16/09 - 4:05 PM U5
triple-dime bet 956 LOS (-150) betus vs 955 PHI
Analysis: Stan is Betting LA DODGERS. Stan notes that Game 2 for the Home Team down 0-1 is a High Percentage Play and the Dodgers are 18-4 at home this year when the total is 9 or 9.5. Stan also notes that Pedro is very unlikely to go more than 6 innings which means we will get into the Phils bullpen which is a‡lways a shaky proposition. TAKE LA DODGERS as STAN'S TRIPLE DIME CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES GAME OF THE MONTH and make them a TRIPLE DIME PLAY.
triple-dime bet 956 LOS (-150) betus vs 955 PHI
Analysis: Stan is Betting LA DODGERS. Stan notes that Game 2 for the Home Team down 0-1 is a High Percentage Play and the Dodgers are 18-4 at home this year when the total is 9 or 9.5. Stan also notes that Pedro is very unlikely to go more than 6 innings which means we will get into the Phils bullpen which is a‡lways a shaky proposition. TAKE LA DODGERS as STAN'S TRIPLE DIME CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES GAME OF THE MONTH and make them a TRIPLE DIME PLAY.
