Brett Atkins Monday 15 Dime NFL Monday Money Maker - N.Y. GIANTS
New York is the better team and they have their backs against the wall. It's a must-win situation for the Giants and they know it. Their offense is still sharp as they put up 38 points in the shootout loss to the Eagles last week, but the defense has to step up. This was the best defensive unit in the NFL the first five weeks and they will get back to that tonight. Look for a lopsided Giants' win!
Charley Sutton MONDAY'S PLAYS 200 Unit Giants
50 Unit Giants-Redskins Over
Giants at Redskins
GIANTS - The cure for the Giants woes lay in the Washington Redskins. Tonight, laying only about 3 points, depending on where you’re playing this, the New York Giants will wake from their slumber and beat up in their NFC East rival. Going back a few seasons, it doesn’t matter what’s going on with these two, the Giants have owned Washington. The Giants are 6-1 SU and 5-1-1 ATS their last 7 meetings, including three consecutive SU victories where they haven’t not covered. In that three-game stretch New York has beaten Washington by an average of 10.3 points per game. It’ll happen again as the Giants roll.
Giants-Redskins Total
OVER - When the Giants and Redskins opened the season they went Over the Total against each other for the first time in 5 meetings. That was a precursor for things to come as the Giants have seen the Over go 8-4-1 this season, while Washington has seen it go 7-6. However, even though the Over is just 7-6 for the Skins, it has gone 6-1 their last 7 games. The Giants have seen the Over go 6-3 their last 9 games, including a 3-1 run coming into tonight. These two will do it again and go Over tonight’s Total.
Chuck O'Brien SUNDAY'S WINNERS ... 25 DIME: REDSKINS (plus the points vs. Giants)
NOTE: If the best you can get is +2 1/2 with Washington, buy the half-point and grab +3, which is such a critical number in football, obviously.
Redskins
BREAKDOWN: Washington has covered the spread in each of its last five games, and though it lost three of those contests outright, those three defeats came by a total of seven points – and all three of the losses came against playoff teams (7-6 at Dallas; 27-24 at Philadelphia; 33-30 to New Orleans in overtime). Well, the Giants are NOT a playoff team. They come into this game having lost six of their last eight, cashing just once during this stretch. New York has played only three road games during the eight-game span, and it not only lost all three, it got destroyed in all three (26-6 at Denver; 40-19 at Philly; 48-27 at New Orleans). … New York has allowed 24 points or more in seven of its last eight games, including 31, 26, 24 and 45 in the last four. Meanwhile, Jason Campbell (820 passing yards, 7 TDs) and the Redskins’ offense – which didn’t get over 17 points in any of its first eight outings – have finally started to heat up, tallying 24 points or more in four of the last five games, including scoring 30 and 34 the last two weeks. … New York has failed to cover in six of its last eight NFC East contests, it is 4-10-1 ATS in its last 15 Monday Night games and as part of its 1-7 ATS slump, it is 0-5 ATS as a favorite. Add it all up and there’s no way the Giants should be favored tonight, and with the Redskins treating this as their playoff game (a win here would knock their division rivals out of the postseason picture) they’ll come to play just as hard as – if not harder than – they have the last five weeks.
Jay McNeil Monday's play 15 Dime -- REDSKINS (plus points vs. Giants)
REDSKINS
Washington has covered in its last five games, going 2-3 SU with all three losses being by three points or less to tough Dallas, Philadelphia and New Orleans teams, while New York is 2-6 SU and 1-7 ATS in its last eight games following a 5-0 (3-1-1 ATS) start. The Redskins have averaged 29.3 points over their last three games while the Giants have allowed an average of 31.5 points over their last four games, Washington's defense is a lot more sound than New York's is right now, and the Redskins would love to help keep their NFC East rivals out of the playoff picture this season.
Joel Tyson
MONDAY'S SELECTION 500♦ - NY Giants minus the points
I know the Giants are looking like yesterday's news, and I know the Redskins have been very competitive of late, but I have to believe Big Blue has ONE solid effort left in them to save their season.
The Giants did knock off the Redskins 23-17, way back on Week One, and are on a 6-1 straight up run against Washington, including a 3-0 SU and ATS run at Washington the last 3 meetings.
True, New York is a former shell of their Super Bowl winning team, but I believe they will have just enough to take this one both straight up, and against the spread.
Take New York minus the points.
New York is the better team and they have their backs against the wall. It's a must-win situation for the Giants and they know it. Their offense is still sharp as they put up 38 points in the shootout loss to the Eagles last week, but the defense has to step up. This was the best defensive unit in the NFL the first five weeks and they will get back to that tonight. Look for a lopsided Giants' win!
Charley Sutton MONDAY'S PLAYS 200 Unit Giants
50 Unit Giants-Redskins Over
Giants at Redskins
GIANTS - The cure for the Giants woes lay in the Washington Redskins. Tonight, laying only about 3 points, depending on where you’re playing this, the New York Giants will wake from their slumber and beat up in their NFC East rival. Going back a few seasons, it doesn’t matter what’s going on with these two, the Giants have owned Washington. The Giants are 6-1 SU and 5-1-1 ATS their last 7 meetings, including three consecutive SU victories where they haven’t not covered. In that three-game stretch New York has beaten Washington by an average of 10.3 points per game. It’ll happen again as the Giants roll.
Giants-Redskins Total
OVER - When the Giants and Redskins opened the season they went Over the Total against each other for the first time in 5 meetings. That was a precursor for things to come as the Giants have seen the Over go 8-4-1 this season, while Washington has seen it go 7-6. However, even though the Over is just 7-6 for the Skins, it has gone 6-1 their last 7 games. The Giants have seen the Over go 6-3 their last 9 games, including a 3-1 run coming into tonight. These two will do it again and go Over tonight’s Total.
Chuck O'Brien SUNDAY'S WINNERS ... 25 DIME: REDSKINS (plus the points vs. Giants)
NOTE: If the best you can get is +2 1/2 with Washington, buy the half-point and grab +3, which is such a critical number in football, obviously.
Redskins
BREAKDOWN: Washington has covered the spread in each of its last five games, and though it lost three of those contests outright, those three defeats came by a total of seven points – and all three of the losses came against playoff teams (7-6 at Dallas; 27-24 at Philadelphia; 33-30 to New Orleans in overtime). Well, the Giants are NOT a playoff team. They come into this game having lost six of their last eight, cashing just once during this stretch. New York has played only three road games during the eight-game span, and it not only lost all three, it got destroyed in all three (26-6 at Denver; 40-19 at Philly; 48-27 at New Orleans). … New York has allowed 24 points or more in seven of its last eight games, including 31, 26, 24 and 45 in the last four. Meanwhile, Jason Campbell (820 passing yards, 7 TDs) and the Redskins’ offense – which didn’t get over 17 points in any of its first eight outings – have finally started to heat up, tallying 24 points or more in four of the last five games, including scoring 30 and 34 the last two weeks. … New York has failed to cover in six of its last eight NFC East contests, it is 4-10-1 ATS in its last 15 Monday Night games and as part of its 1-7 ATS slump, it is 0-5 ATS as a favorite. Add it all up and there’s no way the Giants should be favored tonight, and with the Redskins treating this as their playoff game (a win here would knock their division rivals out of the postseason picture) they’ll come to play just as hard as – if not harder than – they have the last five weeks.
Jay McNeil Monday's play 15 Dime -- REDSKINS (plus points vs. Giants)
REDSKINS
Washington has covered in its last five games, going 2-3 SU with all three losses being by three points or less to tough Dallas, Philadelphia and New Orleans teams, while New York is 2-6 SU and 1-7 ATS in its last eight games following a 5-0 (3-1-1 ATS) start. The Redskins have averaged 29.3 points over their last three games while the Giants have allowed an average of 31.5 points over their last four games, Washington's defense is a lot more sound than New York's is right now, and the Redskins would love to help keep their NFC East rivals out of the playoff picture this season.
Joel Tyson
MONDAY'S SELECTION 500♦ - NY Giants minus the points
I know the Giants are looking like yesterday's news, and I know the Redskins have been very competitive of late, but I have to believe Big Blue has ONE solid effort left in them to save their season.
The Giants did knock off the Redskins 23-17, way back on Week One, and are on a 6-1 straight up run against Washington, including a 3-0 SU and ATS run at Washington the last 3 meetings.
True, New York is a former shell of their Super Bowl winning team, but I believe they will have just enough to take this one both straight up, and against the spread.
Take New York minus the points.
BRANDON LANG
30 DIME - NEW YORK GIANTS - (if 3 1/2 you buy the 1/2, and lay 3. Never get beat by the hook) - Don't trust Jason Campbell on the big stage.
As good as the Redskins have been, as good as they have played, I have sat back and watched this guy give games away.
I am aware of how good Washington has been playing, covering 5 in a row and against the likes of the Broncos, Cowboys, Eagles, Saints and Raiders.
If you look closer at those 5 games they could have very easily won all 5 of those SU but fact of the matter is they didn't.
Campbell has looked really good lately, but I have trusted him way too many times in exact situations like this only to have him implode.
As for the Giants, they came off the big win over Dallas to a loss at home to Philly, a game they came back from 14-0 down to take a 31-30 lead only to lose 45-38.
They got the big plays to beat Dallas, but gave up the big play to lose to Philly. What favors New York here is the fact the Redskins are not a big play offense.
Also, when it comes to the NFC East you have always had a weird dynamic involving Dallas, Philly, Giants and Redskins.
Washington plays the Eagles and Cowboys tough, but struggle against the Giants. While the Giants always battle hard versus Philly and Dallas, but have their way with Washington.
No matter how badly this Giants team has been lately the numbers strongly support New York being the play here.
They've won 6 of their last 7 games versus the Redskins going 5-1-1 ATS.
Not only has the Giants won 3 in a row SU at Fed Ex Field, but has covered 5 of their last 7 trips here.
Lastly, the road team is 4-1-1 ATS last 6 in this series and the favorite is 7-2-1 ATS last 10.
I will ride the Giants to continue their dominance over this Redskins team.
15 DIME - PHOENIX SUNS - Revenge will be sweet tonight for the Suns.
In the first meeting you can thank the NBA schedule maker for serving up the Suns on a silver platter for the Cavs to just blow them out, which they did 107-90 jumping out to a 58-39 halftime lead.
Starting on November 3rd, the Suns played 12 of their 16 games on the road including 2 East coast road trips, and guess who the last team on the tough run was, yup Cleveland.
From the 3rd through the 9th the Suns played at Miami, Orlando, Boston, Washington and Philly. That is 5 games in 7 nights on the road.
They returned back to the land of the Sun for a home game against the Hornets only to go to Los Angeles to take on the Lakers on back-to-back nights.
They got Toronto at home before 2 more on the road at Houston and New Orleans before back home for a pair with Detroit and Memphis.
Next thing you know back to the East coast for 4 more games at Minnesota, Toronto, New York and Cleveland.
So if it wasn't hard enough rolling into Cleveland playing on back-to-back nights having battled the Knicks the night before, it was also the 4th game in 6 nights.
And as I pointed out, their 12th road game in 16 games played over 32 days.
I don't care who you are, a schedule like that and jet lag would lead to any blowout.
Now back home well rested playing only their 4th game in the last 9 days and catching the Cavs on back to back nights having played in Dallas last night, I will jump all over this Suns team at home in this spot here.
With the line being so low and the Suns a perfect 10-0 at home this year covering 7 of those.
A win is most likely going to be a cover and I will gladly jump on Phoenix in a great revenge spot here and a perfect back-to-back spot to get the win over this Cavs bunch.
The only team to roll into Phoenix on the 2nd of back to back games was the Pistons and the up tempo Suns destroyed them 117-91.
I can't see a destruction like that but I do see the Suns taking care of business and getting the win.
FREE SELECTION - CAL SANTA BARBARA GAUCHOS
30 DIME - NEW YORK GIANTS - (if 3 1/2 you buy the 1/2, and lay 3. Never get beat by the hook) - Don't trust Jason Campbell on the big stage.
As good as the Redskins have been, as good as they have played, I have sat back and watched this guy give games away.
I am aware of how good Washington has been playing, covering 5 in a row and against the likes of the Broncos, Cowboys, Eagles, Saints and Raiders.
If you look closer at those 5 games they could have very easily won all 5 of those SU but fact of the matter is they didn't.
Campbell has looked really good lately, but I have trusted him way too many times in exact situations like this only to have him implode.
As for the Giants, they came off the big win over Dallas to a loss at home to Philly, a game they came back from 14-0 down to take a 31-30 lead only to lose 45-38.
They got the big plays to beat Dallas, but gave up the big play to lose to Philly. What favors New York here is the fact the Redskins are not a big play offense.
Also, when it comes to the NFC East you have always had a weird dynamic involving Dallas, Philly, Giants and Redskins.
Washington plays the Eagles and Cowboys tough, but struggle against the Giants. While the Giants always battle hard versus Philly and Dallas, but have their way with Washington.
No matter how badly this Giants team has been lately the numbers strongly support New York being the play here.
They've won 6 of their last 7 games versus the Redskins going 5-1-1 ATS.
Not only has the Giants won 3 in a row SU at Fed Ex Field, but has covered 5 of their last 7 trips here.
Lastly, the road team is 4-1-1 ATS last 6 in this series and the favorite is 7-2-1 ATS last 10.
I will ride the Giants to continue their dominance over this Redskins team.
15 DIME - PHOENIX SUNS - Revenge will be sweet tonight for the Suns.
In the first meeting you can thank the NBA schedule maker for serving up the Suns on a silver platter for the Cavs to just blow them out, which they did 107-90 jumping out to a 58-39 halftime lead.
Starting on November 3rd, the Suns played 12 of their 16 games on the road including 2 East coast road trips, and guess who the last team on the tough run was, yup Cleveland.
From the 3rd through the 9th the Suns played at Miami, Orlando, Boston, Washington and Philly. That is 5 games in 7 nights on the road.
They returned back to the land of the Sun for a home game against the Hornets only to go to Los Angeles to take on the Lakers on back-to-back nights.
They got Toronto at home before 2 more on the road at Houston and New Orleans before back home for a pair with Detroit and Memphis.
Next thing you know back to the East coast for 4 more games at Minnesota, Toronto, New York and Cleveland.
So if it wasn't hard enough rolling into Cleveland playing on back-to-back nights having battled the Knicks the night before, it was also the 4th game in 6 nights.
And as I pointed out, their 12th road game in 16 games played over 32 days.
I don't care who you are, a schedule like that and jet lag would lead to any blowout.
Now back home well rested playing only their 4th game in the last 9 days and catching the Cavs on back to back nights having played in Dallas last night, I will jump all over this Suns team at home in this spot here.
With the line being so low and the Suns a perfect 10-0 at home this year covering 7 of those.
A win is most likely going to be a cover and I will gladly jump on Phoenix in a great revenge spot here and a perfect back-to-back spot to get the win over this Cavs bunch.
The only team to roll into Phoenix on the 2nd of back to back games was the Pistons and the up tempo Suns destroyed them 117-91.
I can't see a destruction like that but I do see the Suns taking care of business and getting the win.
FREE SELECTION - CAL SANTA BARBARA GAUCHOS
WUNDERDOG
Complimentary Pick and Analysis
Game: Colorado at Minnesota (8:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: Minnesota -140 (moneyline)
The Avalanche were a disaster a year ago then surprised everyone early with their elevated level of play. That has maintained itself at home, but taking to the road they have fallen off sharply and have been on the right side of just four of the last 12. The Wild has reversed their fate. They started horribly with just three of their first 12 ending favorably, but have rebounded nicely to show nine of their last 12 in the win column. The Avalanche are showing a precursor to their fate as they are a lowly 12-30 after scoring two or less in their last game. The Wild are now 38-18 in their last 56 as home chalk, and the Avalanche have failed to find the win column in their last four in Minnesota.
I'll go with Minnesota here.
Complimentary Pick and Analysis
Game: Colorado at Minnesota (8:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: Minnesota -140 (moneyline)
The Avalanche were a disaster a year ago then surprised everyone early with their elevated level of play. That has maintained itself at home, but taking to the road they have fallen off sharply and have been on the right side of just four of the last 12. The Wild has reversed their fate. They started horribly with just three of their first 12 ending favorably, but have rebounded nicely to show nine of their last 12 in the win column. The Avalanche are showing a precursor to their fate as they are a lowly 12-30 after scoring two or less in their last game. The Wild are now 38-18 in their last 56 as home chalk, and the Avalanche have failed to find the win column in their last four in Minnesota.
I'll go with Minnesota here.
ROBERT FERRINGO
2.5-Unit Play. Take #743 Appalachian State (+14.5) over Dayton (8 p.m., Monday, Dec. 21)
1.5-Unit Play. Take #719 UC Santa Barbara (+15.5) over Arizona State (8:30 p.m., Mon., Dec. 21)
1-Unit Play. Take #727 Long Beach State (-1.5) over Loyola Marymount (11 p.m., Mon., Dec. 21)
1-Unit Play. Take #740 Utah State (-15) over Morehead State (10 p.m., Monday, Dec. 21)
0.5-Unit Play. Take #753 Boise State (-8.5) over Portland State (10 p.m., Monday, Dec. 21)
These are 5-point teasers:
1-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #746 Houston (-8.5) over Citadel (8 p.m.) AND Take #743 Appalachian State (+19.5) over Dayton (8 p.m.)
1-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #749 San Jose State (+11) over Northern Colorado (9:30 p.m.) AND Take #753 Boise State (-3.5) over Portland State (10 p.m.)
0.5-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #747 Fresno State (+10.5) over Montana (9 p.m.) AND Take #721 LaSalle (+14.5) over Oklahoma State (8:45 p.m.)
0.5-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #721 LaSalle (+14.5) over Oklahoma State (8:45 p.m.) AND Take #711 UTEP (+8) over Oklahoma (6:30 p.m.)
0.5-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #735 Cornell (+7) over St. John’s (9:20 p.m.) AND Take #743 Appalachian State (+19.5) over Dayton (8 p.m.)
0.5-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #747 Fresno State (+10.5) over Montana (9 p.m.) AND Take #740 Utah State (-10) over Morehead State (10 p.m.)
0.5-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #719 UC Santa Barbara (+20.5) over Arizona State (8:30 p.m.) AND Take #753 Boise State (-3.5) over Portland State (10 p.m.)
2.5-Unit Play. Take #743 Appalachian State (+14.5) over Dayton (8 p.m., Monday, Dec. 21)
1.5-Unit Play. Take #719 UC Santa Barbara (+15.5) over Arizona State (8:30 p.m., Mon., Dec. 21)
1-Unit Play. Take #727 Long Beach State (-1.5) over Loyola Marymount (11 p.m., Mon., Dec. 21)
1-Unit Play. Take #740 Utah State (-15) over Morehead State (10 p.m., Monday, Dec. 21)
0.5-Unit Play. Take #753 Boise State (-8.5) over Portland State (10 p.m., Monday, Dec. 21)
These are 5-point teasers:
1-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #746 Houston (-8.5) over Citadel (8 p.m.) AND Take #743 Appalachian State (+19.5) over Dayton (8 p.m.)
1-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #749 San Jose State (+11) over Northern Colorado (9:30 p.m.) AND Take #753 Boise State (-3.5) over Portland State (10 p.m.)
0.5-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #747 Fresno State (+10.5) over Montana (9 p.m.) AND Take #721 LaSalle (+14.5) over Oklahoma State (8:45 p.m.)
0.5-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #721 LaSalle (+14.5) over Oklahoma State (8:45 p.m.) AND Take #711 UTEP (+8) over Oklahoma (6:30 p.m.)
0.5-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #735 Cornell (+7) over St. John’s (9:20 p.m.) AND Take #743 Appalachian State (+19.5) over Dayton (8 p.m.)
0.5-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #747 Fresno State (+10.5) over Montana (9 p.m.) AND Take #740 Utah State (-10) over Morehead State (10 p.m.)
0.5-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #719 UC Santa Barbara (+20.5) over Arizona State (8:30 p.m.) AND Take #753 Boise State (-3.5) over Portland State (10 p.m.)
SUPER SPORTS GROUP (SSG)
UTEP v. Oklahoma 6:30pm
PICK: OVER 148 Game (8*) Best Bet
NBA
Milwaukee v. Indiana 7pm
PICK: OVER 104 1H (7*)
PICK: Milwaukee +1 1H (4*)
Utah v. Orlando 7pm
PICK: Orlando -8 Game (9*) Best Bet of the day
Sacramento v. Chicago 8pm
PICK: Sacramento +3.5 Game (7*)
Cleveland v. Phoenix 9pm
PICK: Cleveland +2.5 Game (8*) - Just too good to give up with Cleveland getting the points
UTEP v. Oklahoma 6:30pm
PICK: OVER 148 Game (8*) Best Bet
NBA
Milwaukee v. Indiana 7pm
PICK: OVER 104 1H (7*)
PICK: Milwaukee +1 1H (4*)
Utah v. Orlando 7pm
PICK: Orlando -8 Game (9*) Best Bet of the day
Sacramento v. Chicago 8pm
PICK: Sacramento +3.5 Game (7*)
Cleveland v. Phoenix 9pm
PICK: Cleveland +2.5 Game (8*) - Just too good to give up with Cleveland getting the points
Monday GC College hoops play
On Monday the NCAAB play is on UC Irvine. Game 726 at 10:00 eastern. Pepperdine is strictly a go against team this season thus far. They have been horrendous regardless of the venue. They are 0-14 and 5-9 ats on the road in this total range,12-32 vs non conference teams and 7-17 off 3+ losses. UC Irvine has been a solid home favorite in this range winning and covering all 4 times. They have cashed 10 of 13 against the spread in December games and have won and covered all three of their games vs losing teams. Look for UC Irvinve to bounce back and cash tonight. In late phone action we wrapped up an 8th straight winning week. Tonight we start the week with a Double System NFL play on the Monday card and a big Double Power angle play on the college hoops card one of the angles is a perfect 12-0. jump on and start cashing. Take UC Irvine minus the small number tonight. BOL GC
On Monday the NCAAB play is on UC Irvine. Game 726 at 10:00 eastern. Pepperdine is strictly a go against team this season thus far. They have been horrendous regardless of the venue. They are 0-14 and 5-9 ats on the road in this total range,12-32 vs non conference teams and 7-17 off 3+ losses. UC Irvine has been a solid home favorite in this range winning and covering all 4 times. They have cashed 10 of 13 against the spread in December games and have won and covered all three of their games vs losing teams. Look for UC Irvinve to bounce back and cash tonight. In late phone action we wrapped up an 8th straight winning week. Tonight we start the week with a Double System NFL play on the Monday card and a big Double Power angle play on the college hoops card one of the angles is a perfect 12-0. jump on and start cashing. Take UC Irvine minus the small number tonight. BOL GC
GINA'S NFL PREDICTIONS
Monday, December 21st, 8:30 p.m. est.
New York Giants (7-6) at Washington Redskins (4-9)
FedExField - Landover, Maryland
The home dog looks good in this East coast rivalry. The Redskins have covered the spread in their last five games. Go with the Redskins to upset the tumbling Giants. Washington is playing sound defense and the offense has awaken.
Washington Redskins +3
Gina's NBA Predictions
Sunday, December 20th, 2009 4:00 p.m. est.
Denver Nuggets (19-8) at Memphis Grizzlies (11-15)
The Nuggets have won the last eight meetings against the Grizzlies and the last four in Memphis. Go with Carmelo Anthony and crew to win their ninth straight over the Grizzlies. Memphis is just 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home against the Nuggets.
Denver Nuggets -2½
Monday, December 21st, 8:30 p.m. est.
New York Giants (7-6) at Washington Redskins (4-9)
FedExField - Landover, Maryland
The home dog looks good in this East coast rivalry. The Redskins have covered the spread in their last five games. Go with the Redskins to upset the tumbling Giants. Washington is playing sound defense and the offense has awaken.
Washington Redskins +3
Gina's NBA Predictions
Sunday, December 20th, 2009 4:00 p.m. est.
Denver Nuggets (19-8) at Memphis Grizzlies (11-15)
The Nuggets have won the last eight meetings against the Grizzlies and the last four in Memphis. Go with Carmelo Anthony and crew to win their ninth straight over the Grizzlies. Memphis is just 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home against the Nuggets.
Denver Nuggets -2½
MR A
Monday, December 21st, 2009 8:30 PM EST.
New York Giants (7-6) at Washington Redskins (4-9)
FedExField - Landover, Maryland
The Redskins offense has come alive. Washington has scored 24 or more points in four of their last five games. Meanwhile, the Giants defense has struggle. New York is 2-6 in their last 8 games, going 1-7 ATS. Take the Skins in a close fight. Washington is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games.
Oddsmakers: New York as a -3½ point road favorite with the total listed at 43½ 'over'.
Washington Redskins +3½
NBA
Monday, December 21st, 2009 (Eastern Times)
Time Game Selections
7:00 PM Milwaukee (11-14) at Indiana (9-16), Indiana Pacers -1½
8:30 PM LA Clippers (12-14) at San Antonio (14-10) San Antonio Spurs -9
Monday, December 21st, 2009 8:30 PM EST.
New York Giants (7-6) at Washington Redskins (4-9)
FedExField - Landover, Maryland
The Redskins offense has come alive. Washington has scored 24 or more points in four of their last five games. Meanwhile, the Giants defense has struggle. New York is 2-6 in their last 8 games, going 1-7 ATS. Take the Skins in a close fight. Washington is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games.
Oddsmakers: New York as a -3½ point road favorite with the total listed at 43½ 'over'.
Washington Redskins +3½
NBA
Monday, December 21st, 2009 (Eastern Times)
Time Game Selections
7:00 PM Milwaukee (11-14) at Indiana (9-16), Indiana Pacers -1½
8:30 PM LA Clippers (12-14) at San Antonio (14-10) San Antonio Spurs -9
JOHNNY GUILD
Monday, December 21st, 2009 8:30 PM EST.
New York Giants (7-6) at Washington Redskins (4-9)
FedExField - Landover, Maryland
Home Record: New York 4-3; Washington 3-3
Road Record: New York 3-3; Washington 1-6
Series Record: New York (89-62-4 - Tied, 1-1 in playoffs)
Last Meeting: 09/13/09 (New York, 23-17 at New York)
The New York Giants travel to Maryland to go up against their East rival Washington Redskins in a Monday night battle. The Giants have won the last three meetings and six of their last seven against the Redskins, including three straight at FedEx Field.
Both teams are in a mess and I don’t like going against a Monday night home underdog in a division game, but the Giants need this game badly and do perform better on the road. The Redskins are 3-3 this season at FedExField and are 0-4 against the NFC East this season, including a lost to the Giants 23-17 at the Meadowlands in Week 1. Look for the Giants to step up for this clash. The favorite is 7-2-1 ATS in this series.
Trends:
NY Giants are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games.
NY Giants are 17-5 ATS in their last 22 games on the road.
NY Giants are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings versus Washington.
NY Giants are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings at Washington.
Washington is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games.
Washington is 7-11-3 ATS in its last 21 games.
Washington is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games at home.
The total has gone 'under' in 4 of the last 5 meetings.
The total has gone 'over in 6 of of the last 8 meetings at Washington.
Sunday, December 20th, 2009
Time Game Selections
8:30 PM EST New York (7-6) at Washington (4-9) New York Giants -3
Monday, December 21st, 2009 8:30 PM EST.
New York Giants (7-6) at Washington Redskins (4-9)
FedExField - Landover, Maryland
Home Record: New York 4-3; Washington 3-3
Road Record: New York 3-3; Washington 1-6
Series Record: New York (89-62-4 - Tied, 1-1 in playoffs)
Last Meeting: 09/13/09 (New York, 23-17 at New York)
The New York Giants travel to Maryland to go up against their East rival Washington Redskins in a Monday night battle. The Giants have won the last three meetings and six of their last seven against the Redskins, including three straight at FedEx Field.
Both teams are in a mess and I don’t like going against a Monday night home underdog in a division game, but the Giants need this game badly and do perform better on the road. The Redskins are 3-3 this season at FedExField and are 0-4 against the NFC East this season, including a lost to the Giants 23-17 at the Meadowlands in Week 1. Look for the Giants to step up for this clash. The favorite is 7-2-1 ATS in this series.
Trends:
NY Giants are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games.
NY Giants are 17-5 ATS in their last 22 games on the road.
NY Giants are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings versus Washington.
NY Giants are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings at Washington.
Washington is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games.
Washington is 7-11-3 ATS in its last 21 games.
Washington is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games at home.
The total has gone 'under' in 4 of the last 5 meetings.
The total has gone 'over in 6 of of the last 8 meetings at Washington.
Sunday, December 20th, 2009
Time Game Selections
8:30 PM EST New York (7-6) at Washington (4-9) New York Giants -3
SPORTS WAGERS
WASHINGTON +1.21 over NY Giants
Depending on where you shop, you can likely find a couple of +3’s out there and you couldn’t be faulted for taking three points as oppose to taking the Skins straight up. Having said that, I’ll play the Skins straight up and here’s why. The Giants have two wins in its last eight games and both of them were in New York. Its last road win came on October 4, when they beat the Chiefs. Not only do they have two wins in its last eight but both wins were rather fortunate and if not for that good fortune (an OT win over Atlanta and a win over Dallas) they’d be on an eight-game losing streak. The Giants defense continues to get ripped apart and a close look reveals that the opposition has put up recent scores of 38, 24, 26, 31, 40 and 48 against them. That’s 259 points, or an average of 32.4 points per game over its last eight. The Redskins, too, have just two wins in its last eight and they’re 4-9 overall and will miss the playoffs again. However, they’ve been coming on for weeks and with just a tinge of good fortune they’d be on a five game winning streak. Five weeks ago Washington beat Denver 27-17 and walloped the resurgent Raiders last week but it’s what in between those two wins that’s most interesting. The Redskins played in succession, Dallas, Philly and New Orleans and were in a strong position to win them all, as they had a lead with less than two minutes to go in all of them. Of course an argument could be made that bad teams find a way to lose and that’s true to some extent. However, those are signs of a team coming on and playing some great football. The Skins are at home, its defense is playing great and they’re sure not talking a step up in class when facing this current grease-fire. Play: Washington +1.21 (Risking 2 units).
Colorado +1.23 over MINNESOTA
The Av’s are expected to fall but they haven’t yet and there are no signs that they will. They just keep playing well and winning a high percentage of its games. In fact, not only do they have a solid record but the Av’s have played the second most difficult schedule in the league according to the Sagerin NHL ratings. Against teams that are 16th or worse in the standing, the Av’s own a tremendous record and the Wild qualify. The Av’s continue to allow its opponents to a very limited amount of shots on net and when they do allow shots, Craig Anderson has answered with a great season thus far. Colorado has won three of four. They may also be a little extra juiced up here because the Wild has been its biggest nemesis, having lost five straight to them and seven of its last eight and that includes all four games this season. The Wild are playing decent hockey too but that fire that ruined its equipment seemed to have a rather negative effect on them, as players need new equipment, which means breaking it in and that’s a psychological disadvantage. Anyway, the Av’s really want this one, as they’re sick of losing to this host and they’ll be extra focused to get this proverbial monkey off its back. Play: Colorado +1.23 (Risking 2 units).
EDMONTON -½ +1.15 over St. Louis
The Blue Notes have problems and it starts with its offense, which ranks dead last in the NHL in goals scored. They played in Vancouver last night and escaped with a solid 3-1 win but the absolutely did not outplay the Canucks. The Blues are tough to beat when they get a lead but when they fall behind its chances of coming back is slim. This is also the third game in four days for the Blues. Meanwhile, the Oilers have dropped three in a row, all at home, after that unlikely five-game road-winning streak. They need this one badly and they should be completely fired up and ready to go. The Oilers had a 2-0 third period lead on Washington on Saturday before allowing four goals and while a loss is a loss, you can just see that they’re on the verge of a big game. The Oilers are so quick and so talented and they catch the Blue Notes at precisely the right time. Play: Edmonton -½ +1.15 (Risking 2 units).
ATLANTA -½ +1.22 over Montreal
What’s so interesting about this game is the total, which is posted at 6, meaning the books expect some goals. Montreal games rarely feature a total of 6 and in fact, they’re usually 5 or 5½ with big juice on the under. With that being the case, we all know that the Habs are tooth and nails to score a single goal, meaning the goals have to come from somewhere. We also know that Jaroslav Halak is net and he’s more likely to give some up than Carey Price. So, in reading “between the lines” it suggests that there will be some goals scored in this one and you simply have to trust the Thrashers to account for most of them. Besides that, the Canadiens have one win in its last six and that came Saturday night against the Islanders in which they were outshot 40-28. The Habs continue to get outplayed badly on a nightly basis and that is very unlikely to change here. Play: Atlanta -½ +1.22 (Risking 2 units).
Montana St. –1.02 OVER Cal State Poly
Bettors will be scared by Montana State’s winless road record but in this game talent alone should triumph. Montana State returned four starters from a team that was two points away from a tournament appearance and have played decent basketball thus far. Montana State won’t blow anyone away offensively but they do shoot 38% from three and 49% from two. Cal Poly started the year 0-5 with some really bad losses to San Francisco and Little Rock but won three in a row in December to pull to 3-6 on the year. Cal Poly is a brutal defensive team that allows opponents to shoot 40.5% from three and 53.2% from two. Those statistics against pit them near the bottom of all Division I teams and it’s a major red flag for their backers. Montana State needs to beat teams like this and the road excuse needs to stop. They are simply the better team. Play: #751 Montana St. –1.02 (Risking 2.04 units to win 2).
MONTANA/Fresno St. under 124½
The most important statistic to look at when making any total play in basketball is pace. Pace refers to how many possessions a team uses in a 40 minute game and to make bets without knowing that stat is simply foolish. Montana plays at the 13th slowest pace in all of College Basketball while Fresno plays at the national average. This means that both these teams will have to shoot remarkably well for this game to have any chance at the over and the chances of that aren’t great. Montana and Fresno both play great defense that holds opponents to 91.5 points and 92.5 points per 100 possessions, numbers that place them in the top 64. If you want even simpler statistics, Fresno State’s opponents shoot 39.7% against them while Montana’s shoot 42.5%. I can’t find a single reason recommending an over play and the only explanation is that the public is unaware of pace factor. I don’t even look at points per game and neither should you, as it’s akin to equating wins to a pitchers performance and we all know that those days are behind us. This is one of the more beatable totals posted thus far and you should definitely take advantage. Play: #748 Montana/Fresno St. under 124½ (Risking 2.16 units to win 2).
La Salle +9½ over OKLAHOMA ST.
When you think Oklahoma St vs La Salle most also think blowout. The point is when you wager on a well-known school vs a much less recognizable one you’re almost always going to pay a premium for that wager and that’s certainly the case here. The Cowboys reside in the Big-12, one of, if not the toughest conference in the land. The Explorers play in the Atlantic-10, which is a decent conference but nowhere near the quality of the Big-12. The problem with the Cowboys is its brutal schedule thus far that has seen them play cupcake after cupcake and what that means is they’re not even close to being battle-tested yet. The Cowboys are 9-1 but its wins came in order against Seattle, Southern University, North Texas, Prairie View A&M, Bradley, Utah, Texas-San Antonio, Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Stanford. The two most recognizable programs on that schedule are Stanford and Utah, both which are near the bottom of its respective conferences, are a combined 10-11 and the Utes are in last place. Incidentally, Oklahoma St. beat Stanford by a single point. The Cowboys did play the 9-1 Tulsa Golden Hurricane and were smoked by 19 points in its only loss of the year. So, while its 9-1 record looks great on paper, the fact is the Cowboys numbers are completely skewed because of its lousy schedule and now they’ll face a decent and battle tested La Salle squad. The Explorers come in 7-3 but have played two, top five teams in #1 Kansas and #4 Villanova. It’s other loss came against a very decent South Carolina team. They lost by double-digits to all three of those teams but those are good losses that help prepare a team for future games against quality opponents and the Cowboys really don’t qualify as such. Oklahoma St. virtually has no bench and just one senior to go along with a slew of freshman. Meanwhile, four of the Explorers top five scorers are seniors. They have as many as six players that are capable of putting up double-digits. They have experience and they absolutely will not be intimidated in this setting. The Cowboys have shown nothing to warrant this price and may even lose this one outright. Play: #721 La Salle +9½ (Risking 2.16 units to win 2).
WASHINGTON +1.21 over NY Giants
Depending on where you shop, you can likely find a couple of +3’s out there and you couldn’t be faulted for taking three points as oppose to taking the Skins straight up. Having said that, I’ll play the Skins straight up and here’s why. The Giants have two wins in its last eight games and both of them were in New York. Its last road win came on October 4, when they beat the Chiefs. Not only do they have two wins in its last eight but both wins were rather fortunate and if not for that good fortune (an OT win over Atlanta and a win over Dallas) they’d be on an eight-game losing streak. The Giants defense continues to get ripped apart and a close look reveals that the opposition has put up recent scores of 38, 24, 26, 31, 40 and 48 against them. That’s 259 points, or an average of 32.4 points per game over its last eight. The Redskins, too, have just two wins in its last eight and they’re 4-9 overall and will miss the playoffs again. However, they’ve been coming on for weeks and with just a tinge of good fortune they’d be on a five game winning streak. Five weeks ago Washington beat Denver 27-17 and walloped the resurgent Raiders last week but it’s what in between those two wins that’s most interesting. The Redskins played in succession, Dallas, Philly and New Orleans and were in a strong position to win them all, as they had a lead with less than two minutes to go in all of them. Of course an argument could be made that bad teams find a way to lose and that’s true to some extent. However, those are signs of a team coming on and playing some great football. The Skins are at home, its defense is playing great and they’re sure not talking a step up in class when facing this current grease-fire. Play: Washington +1.21 (Risking 2 units).
Colorado +1.23 over MINNESOTA
The Av’s are expected to fall but they haven’t yet and there are no signs that they will. They just keep playing well and winning a high percentage of its games. In fact, not only do they have a solid record but the Av’s have played the second most difficult schedule in the league according to the Sagerin NHL ratings. Against teams that are 16th or worse in the standing, the Av’s own a tremendous record and the Wild qualify. The Av’s continue to allow its opponents to a very limited amount of shots on net and when they do allow shots, Craig Anderson has answered with a great season thus far. Colorado has won three of four. They may also be a little extra juiced up here because the Wild has been its biggest nemesis, having lost five straight to them and seven of its last eight and that includes all four games this season. The Wild are playing decent hockey too but that fire that ruined its equipment seemed to have a rather negative effect on them, as players need new equipment, which means breaking it in and that’s a psychological disadvantage. Anyway, the Av’s really want this one, as they’re sick of losing to this host and they’ll be extra focused to get this proverbial monkey off its back. Play: Colorado +1.23 (Risking 2 units).
EDMONTON -½ +1.15 over St. Louis
The Blue Notes have problems and it starts with its offense, which ranks dead last in the NHL in goals scored. They played in Vancouver last night and escaped with a solid 3-1 win but the absolutely did not outplay the Canucks. The Blues are tough to beat when they get a lead but when they fall behind its chances of coming back is slim. This is also the third game in four days for the Blues. Meanwhile, the Oilers have dropped three in a row, all at home, after that unlikely five-game road-winning streak. They need this one badly and they should be completely fired up and ready to go. The Oilers had a 2-0 third period lead on Washington on Saturday before allowing four goals and while a loss is a loss, you can just see that they’re on the verge of a big game. The Oilers are so quick and so talented and they catch the Blue Notes at precisely the right time. Play: Edmonton -½ +1.15 (Risking 2 units).
ATLANTA -½ +1.22 over Montreal
What’s so interesting about this game is the total, which is posted at 6, meaning the books expect some goals. Montreal games rarely feature a total of 6 and in fact, they’re usually 5 or 5½ with big juice on the under. With that being the case, we all know that the Habs are tooth and nails to score a single goal, meaning the goals have to come from somewhere. We also know that Jaroslav Halak is net and he’s more likely to give some up than Carey Price. So, in reading “between the lines” it suggests that there will be some goals scored in this one and you simply have to trust the Thrashers to account for most of them. Besides that, the Canadiens have one win in its last six and that came Saturday night against the Islanders in which they were outshot 40-28. The Habs continue to get outplayed badly on a nightly basis and that is very unlikely to change here. Play: Atlanta -½ +1.22 (Risking 2 units).
Montana St. –1.02 OVER Cal State Poly
Bettors will be scared by Montana State’s winless road record but in this game talent alone should triumph. Montana State returned four starters from a team that was two points away from a tournament appearance and have played decent basketball thus far. Montana State won’t blow anyone away offensively but they do shoot 38% from three and 49% from two. Cal Poly started the year 0-5 with some really bad losses to San Francisco and Little Rock but won three in a row in December to pull to 3-6 on the year. Cal Poly is a brutal defensive team that allows opponents to shoot 40.5% from three and 53.2% from two. Those statistics against pit them near the bottom of all Division I teams and it’s a major red flag for their backers. Montana State needs to beat teams like this and the road excuse needs to stop. They are simply the better team. Play: #751 Montana St. –1.02 (Risking 2.04 units to win 2).
MONTANA/Fresno St. under 124½
The most important statistic to look at when making any total play in basketball is pace. Pace refers to how many possessions a team uses in a 40 minute game and to make bets without knowing that stat is simply foolish. Montana plays at the 13th slowest pace in all of College Basketball while Fresno plays at the national average. This means that both these teams will have to shoot remarkably well for this game to have any chance at the over and the chances of that aren’t great. Montana and Fresno both play great defense that holds opponents to 91.5 points and 92.5 points per 100 possessions, numbers that place them in the top 64. If you want even simpler statistics, Fresno State’s opponents shoot 39.7% against them while Montana’s shoot 42.5%. I can’t find a single reason recommending an over play and the only explanation is that the public is unaware of pace factor. I don’t even look at points per game and neither should you, as it’s akin to equating wins to a pitchers performance and we all know that those days are behind us. This is one of the more beatable totals posted thus far and you should definitely take advantage. Play: #748 Montana/Fresno St. under 124½ (Risking 2.16 units to win 2).
La Salle +9½ over OKLAHOMA ST.
When you think Oklahoma St vs La Salle most also think blowout. The point is when you wager on a well-known school vs a much less recognizable one you’re almost always going to pay a premium for that wager and that’s certainly the case here. The Cowboys reside in the Big-12, one of, if not the toughest conference in the land. The Explorers play in the Atlantic-10, which is a decent conference but nowhere near the quality of the Big-12. The problem with the Cowboys is its brutal schedule thus far that has seen them play cupcake after cupcake and what that means is they’re not even close to being battle-tested yet. The Cowboys are 9-1 but its wins came in order against Seattle, Southern University, North Texas, Prairie View A&M, Bradley, Utah, Texas-San Antonio, Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Stanford. The two most recognizable programs on that schedule are Stanford and Utah, both which are near the bottom of its respective conferences, are a combined 10-11 and the Utes are in last place. Incidentally, Oklahoma St. beat Stanford by a single point. The Cowboys did play the 9-1 Tulsa Golden Hurricane and were smoked by 19 points in its only loss of the year. So, while its 9-1 record looks great on paper, the fact is the Cowboys numbers are completely skewed because of its lousy schedule and now they’ll face a decent and battle tested La Salle squad. The Explorers come in 7-3 but have played two, top five teams in #1 Kansas and #4 Villanova. It’s other loss came against a very decent South Carolina team. They lost by double-digits to all three of those teams but those are good losses that help prepare a team for future games against quality opponents and the Cowboys really don’t qualify as such. Oklahoma St. virtually has no bench and just one senior to go along with a slew of freshman. Meanwhile, four of the Explorers top five scorers are seniors. They have as many as six players that are capable of putting up double-digits. They have experience and they absolutely will not be intimidated in this setting. The Cowboys have shown nothing to warrant this price and may even lose this one outright. Play: #721 La Salle +9½ (Risking 2.16 units to win 2).
DWAYNE BRYANT
UTEP vs. Oklahoma
Bet: UTEP +3
I think the oddsmakers set this line to entice public action based solely on the name recognition of the Oklahoma program. I don't think the Sooners should be favored, and I truly expect UTEP to win this game outright. Both sets of power ratings I use have UTEP as the better team. I looked in-depth at many stats for both teams and see UTEP is ranked 48th among 347 Division 1 teams in defensive efficiency, while Oklahoma ranks 201st. To make a long story short, UTEP owns edges in practically every statistical category with the exception of free-throw shooting. I also like UTEP's height advantage in this matchup (UTEP owns an effective height rating of +3.2, as compared to +0.8 for the Sooners), and they should control the boards in this one. I see a 5-point outright win for the Miners. Take the points with UTEP.
UTEP vs. Oklahoma
Bet: UTEP +3
I think the oddsmakers set this line to entice public action based solely on the name recognition of the Oklahoma program. I don't think the Sooners should be favored, and I truly expect UTEP to win this game outright. Both sets of power ratings I use have UTEP as the better team. I looked in-depth at many stats for both teams and see UTEP is ranked 48th among 347 Division 1 teams in defensive efficiency, while Oklahoma ranks 201st. To make a long story short, UTEP owns edges in practically every statistical category with the exception of free-throw shooting. I also like UTEP's height advantage in this matchup (UTEP owns an effective height rating of +3.2, as compared to +0.8 for the Sooners), and they should control the boards in this one. I see a 5-point outright win for the Miners. Take the points with UTEP.
