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dallas
Look for the Jets defense to be the deciding factor here as they win the game straight up.
"Son of Bum" get his first playoff win, Tony Romo proves that he's not a choker as the Cowboys roll the eagles in a low scoring, hard fought game. Take the Cowboys to cover the spread.
jets
dallas
Look for the Jets defense to be the deciding factor here as they win the game straight up.
"Son of Bum" get his first playoff win, Tony Romo proves that he's not a choker as the Cowboys roll the eagles in a low scoring, hard fought game. Take the Cowboys to cover the spread.
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Memphis Grizzlies at Charlotte Bobcats (-5, 201.5)
When you think Carolina basketball, what’s the first thing that comes to mind?
Is it Michael Jordan? How about the North Carolina Tar Heels? Maybe you’re reminded of the Hornets of old?
The Charlotte Bobcats have never had an NBA all-star since the team’s inception in 2004. Gerald Wallace, the last original Bobcat, has had to suffer through plenty of awful Bobcat teams but manages to put up big numbers year in and year out.
So far, Wallace is averaging 18.3 points and 11.8 rebounds per game. His attitude combined with his athleticism makes Wallace the team’s most spectacular player.
"I've been doing this a long, long time. He's as good a teammate as I've ever coached,” coach Larry Brown told reporters about Wallace. “And he's figured it out. He rebounds every ball. He treats every shot like a missed shot. He doesn't take possessions off. He's improved his outside shot and his free throws. He doesn't gamble as much defensively. There's not one part of his game in which I haven't seen great growth."
Wallace has benefitted from new teammates Stephen Jackson and Flip Murray and has his squad sitting seventh in the Eastern Conference. He sets the tone defensively for the Cats, which allow a league-best 93 points per game.
The Grizzlies may be playing better basketball but like the old saying goes: Offense sells tickets, defense wins championships.
Although Charlotte is still far from a championship run, they do have the players and tools set in place to win.
Pick: Bobcats
Minnesota Timberwolves at Chicago Bulls (-8.5, 201)
The Minnesota Timberwolves are the cellar dwellers of the Western Conference. They have yet to reach double digits in the win column and have had to deal with major injuries to core players.
One would presume that head coach Kurt Rambis must have regrets about taking over such a young team. The truth is, Rambis takes pleasure in the fact that he sees his players working hard despite all the losses.
"This was a good decision for me," Rambis told reporters. "I enjoy these guys. I get along with all the players. I like the fact that they're still working hard to try and improve. That's all I can ask of them."
The Wolves have had to sacrifice short-term results to grow their nucleus and build for the future. They respect their coach and they play for their coach. The same can’t be said for Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro, who has been on the hot seat for quite some time now.
Not many people thought Del Negro would survive into 2010. This game just might be the nail in the coffin.
Pick: Timberwolves
Memphis Grizzlies at Charlotte Bobcats (-5, 201.5)
When you think Carolina basketball, what’s the first thing that comes to mind?
Is it Michael Jordan? How about the North Carolina Tar Heels? Maybe you’re reminded of the Hornets of old?
The Charlotte Bobcats have never had an NBA all-star since the team’s inception in 2004. Gerald Wallace, the last original Bobcat, has had to suffer through plenty of awful Bobcat teams but manages to put up big numbers year in and year out.
So far, Wallace is averaging 18.3 points and 11.8 rebounds per game. His attitude combined with his athleticism makes Wallace the team’s most spectacular player.
"I've been doing this a long, long time. He's as good a teammate as I've ever coached,” coach Larry Brown told reporters about Wallace. “And he's figured it out. He rebounds every ball. He treats every shot like a missed shot. He doesn't take possessions off. He's improved his outside shot and his free throws. He doesn't gamble as much defensively. There's not one part of his game in which I haven't seen great growth."
Wallace has benefitted from new teammates Stephen Jackson and Flip Murray and has his squad sitting seventh in the Eastern Conference. He sets the tone defensively for the Cats, which allow a league-best 93 points per game.
The Grizzlies may be playing better basketball but like the old saying goes: Offense sells tickets, defense wins championships.
Although Charlotte is still far from a championship run, they do have the players and tools set in place to win.
Pick: Bobcats
Minnesota Timberwolves at Chicago Bulls (-8.5, 201)
The Minnesota Timberwolves are the cellar dwellers of the Western Conference. They have yet to reach double digits in the win column and have had to deal with major injuries to core players.
One would presume that head coach Kurt Rambis must have regrets about taking over such a young team. The truth is, Rambis takes pleasure in the fact that he sees his players working hard despite all the losses.
"This was a good decision for me," Rambis told reporters. "I enjoy these guys. I get along with all the players. I like the fact that they're still working hard to try and improve. That's all I can ask of them."
The Wolves have had to sacrifice short-term results to grow their nucleus and build for the future. They respect their coach and they play for their coach. The same can’t be said for Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro, who has been on the hot seat for quite some time now.
Not many people thought Del Negro would survive into 2010. This game just might be the nail in the coffin.
Pick: Timberwolves
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Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres (-200, 5.5)
Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller is the most popular guy in Buffalo. But while the puck-stopper steals headlines, the team’s offense has been just as sharp during the Sabres’ five-game winning streak.
Buffalo has scored a total of 19 goals during this stretch, including a 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning Wednesday night. The Sabres went for the throat early, scoring three goals in the first 2:11 of the first period.
"I couldn't believe it, we were really frazzled at that point," Tampa Bay’s Martin St. Louis told reporters of the Sabres’ quick start. "You can't dig yourself in a hole like this."
Buffalo has won nine straight games over the Maple Leafs, most recently taking a 3-2 overtime victory in Toronto back on December 21. The Leafs have won just three of their last 10 games heading into Friday.
Pick: Sabres
New York Islanders at Dallas Stars (-155, 5.5)
The return of goaltender Rick DiPietro could have a negative impact on an Islanders team starting to settle in, winning three of its last four games.
DiPietro is with New York on its current three-game road swing, which started with a 3-2 win in Colorado Wednesday. Goalie Dwayne Rolson stopped 30-of-32 shots in that game and has been solid in recent weeks, winning five of his last six appearances.
With DiPietro and his insane 15-year deal sitting on the bench, the team will feel pressure to give him a go. DiPietro is coming off surgeries to both knees as well as his hips over the last two years and hasn’t played in a NHL game in over a year. However, management will want to see their star investment on the ice sooner than later.
DiPietro could get the nod against Dallas Friday or the Isles could go with Roloson, who will now be singing for his supper. Either way, a rusty goalie or a nervous goalie doesn’t bode well for New York.
Pick: Stars
Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres (-200, 5.5)
Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller is the most popular guy in Buffalo. But while the puck-stopper steals headlines, the team’s offense has been just as sharp during the Sabres’ five-game winning streak.
Buffalo has scored a total of 19 goals during this stretch, including a 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning Wednesday night. The Sabres went for the throat early, scoring three goals in the first 2:11 of the first period.
"I couldn't believe it, we were really frazzled at that point," Tampa Bay’s Martin St. Louis told reporters of the Sabres’ quick start. "You can't dig yourself in a hole like this."
Buffalo has won nine straight games over the Maple Leafs, most recently taking a 3-2 overtime victory in Toronto back on December 21. The Leafs have won just three of their last 10 games heading into Friday.
Pick: Sabres
New York Islanders at Dallas Stars (-155, 5.5)
The return of goaltender Rick DiPietro could have a negative impact on an Islanders team starting to settle in, winning three of its last four games.
DiPietro is with New York on its current three-game road swing, which started with a 3-2 win in Colorado Wednesday. Goalie Dwayne Rolson stopped 30-of-32 shots in that game and has been solid in recent weeks, winning five of his last six appearances.
With DiPietro and his insane 15-year deal sitting on the bench, the team will feel pressure to give him a go. DiPietro is coming off surgeries to both knees as well as his hips over the last two years and hasn’t played in a NHL game in over a year. However, management will want to see their star investment on the ice sooner than later.
DiPietro could get the nod against Dallas Friday or the Isles could go with Roloson, who will now be singing for his supper. Either way, a rusty goalie or a nervous goalie doesn’t bode well for New York.
Pick: Stars
Insider Angles NFL
The New York Jets are extremely fortunate to be in these playoffs, as their last two opponents, the Indianapolis Colts and these Cincinnati Bengals, both laid down, enabling the Jets to get in.
However, that does not change the fact that the Jets are an excellent prototype for a good playoff team, so the Bengals may have made a mistake by not giving it their all last Sunday and thus setting up this rematch.
After all, the keys to winning in the playoffs are defense and a good running game, and the Jets have the distinction of leading the NFL in both! They are allowing just 14.8 points and a miniscule 251.6 yards of offense per game, limiting opponents to 3.7 yards per rush and a fantastic 4.9 yards per pass attempt. At the same time, the Jets rushing attack is averaging an impressive 172.2 yards per game on 4.5 yards per carry.
Meanwhile, the Begals stumbled down the stretch, losing three of their last four games. Granted, the season finale should not even count, but they did not play well in the other three games either, as the lone win over this stretch was by just a 17-10 count over the lowly Kansas City Chiefs in their division-clinching game. This is not the same Bengals team that looked so impressive earlier in the year.
Finally, the biggest concern for Jets backers appears to be how rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez will perform in his first playoff game. While those concerns are well founded, we do not expect the Jets to put the ball in the air much here this week, so look for that weakness to be hidden until the Jets face one of the AFC heavyweights next week.
Of course, they would first need to beat Cincinnati this week to reach that point, and although it will not be as easy as the 37-0 pasting over an indifferent Bengals team last week, we do expect the Jets to use their running game and defense to win this rematch also.
NFL Wildcard Pick: Jets +2.5
The New York Jets are extremely fortunate to be in these playoffs, as their last two opponents, the Indianapolis Colts and these Cincinnati Bengals, both laid down, enabling the Jets to get in.
However, that does not change the fact that the Jets are an excellent prototype for a good playoff team, so the Bengals may have made a mistake by not giving it their all last Sunday and thus setting up this rematch.
After all, the keys to winning in the playoffs are defense and a good running game, and the Jets have the distinction of leading the NFL in both! They are allowing just 14.8 points and a miniscule 251.6 yards of offense per game, limiting opponents to 3.7 yards per rush and a fantastic 4.9 yards per pass attempt. At the same time, the Jets rushing attack is averaging an impressive 172.2 yards per game on 4.5 yards per carry.
Meanwhile, the Begals stumbled down the stretch, losing three of their last four games. Granted, the season finale should not even count, but they did not play well in the other three games either, as the lone win over this stretch was by just a 17-10 count over the lowly Kansas City Chiefs in their division-clinching game. This is not the same Bengals team that looked so impressive earlier in the year.
Finally, the biggest concern for Jets backers appears to be how rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez will perform in his first playoff game. While those concerns are well founded, we do not expect the Jets to put the ball in the air much here this week, so look for that weakness to be hidden until the Jets face one of the AFC heavyweights next week.
Of course, they would first need to beat Cincinnati this week to reach that point, and although it will not be as easy as the 37-0 pasting over an indifferent Bengals team last week, we do expect the Jets to use their running game and defense to win this rematch also.
NFL Wildcard Pick: Jets +2.5
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Philadelphia Eagles (11-5) at Dallas Cowboys (11-5)
The Eagles lost to Dallas 24-0 as a 3-point underdog in Week 17.
The combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 47.5.
Donovan McNabb passed for 223 yards with a pair of fumbles for Philadelphia
and Brent Celek had seven receptions for 96 yards.
Tony Romo passed for 311 yards with two touchdowns and an interception
for Dallas and Felix Jones rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries.
Pick: Dallas Cowboys -4
Philadelphia Eagles (11-5) at Dallas Cowboys (11-5)
The Eagles lost to Dallas 24-0 as a 3-point underdog in Week 17.
The combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 47.5.
Donovan McNabb passed for 223 yards with a pair of fumbles for Philadelphia
and Brent Celek had seven receptions for 96 yards.
Tony Romo passed for 311 yards with two touchdowns and an interception
for Dallas and Felix Jones rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries.
Pick: Dallas Cowboys -4
Mr. Zito
New York Jets (9-7) at Cincinnati Bengals (10-6)
TIME: 4:30 PM EST
Stadium: Paul Brown Stadium
Last Meeting: New York, 37-0 at New York on January 3, 2010.
The Jets defeated Cincinnati 37-0 as a 10-point favorite in Week 17.
Thomas Jones rushed for 78 yards and a pair of touchdowns
for New York and Brad Smith rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown
on four carries in the win. Carson Palmer completed only one pass
for zero yards with an interception in limited action for Cincinnati,
while Larry Johnson rushed for 38 yards on nine carries.
The Jets lead the all-time regular season series with the Bengals,
14-7, running their win streak in the series to two games.
Mr. Zito Predicted: Jets 20, Bengals 17
Jets by 3
New York Jets +3
New York Jets (9-7) at Cincinnati Bengals (10-6)
TIME: 4:30 PM EST
Stadium: Paul Brown Stadium
Last Meeting: New York, 37-0 at New York on January 3, 2010.
The Jets defeated Cincinnati 37-0 as a 10-point favorite in Week 17.
Thomas Jones rushed for 78 yards and a pair of touchdowns
for New York and Brad Smith rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown
on four carries in the win. Carson Palmer completed only one pass
for zero yards with an interception in limited action for Cincinnati,
while Larry Johnson rushed for 38 yards on nine carries.
The Jets lead the all-time regular season series with the Bengals,
14-7, running their win streak in the series to two games.
Mr. Zito Predicted: Jets 20, Bengals 17
Jets by 3
New York Jets +3
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NFL WRITE-UP
Week Wild Card Weekend
Saturday, January 9
Jets @ Bengals-- Cincinnati won its last five home games, all by 7+ points; it is unwise to use last week's game as a yardstick, since Bengals didn't exactly give it much effort. Key indicator for Jets is how they run ball; they ran ball for 127 or less yards in each of last four losses; in their last six wins, Jets ran ball for at 139 yards, 175+ in last four wins. Even if you discount last couple Jet games, where opponents didn't compete 100%, they allowed 8.8 ppg in four games before that, so they play outstanding defense, allowing four TDs on opponents' last 69 drives. In their last four wins, Jets passed for a total of 371 yards (92.8 ypg). Sanchez will have to make plays to win this game. .
Eagles @ Cowboys-- NFL playoff teams that beat their opponent twice in the regular season are 12-7 in the playoff game, but Dallas is 0-2 in that role; they shut out last two opponents (no TD, one FG try on 21 drives) and that came after beating 13-0 Saints in Superdome. Pokes allowed average of 54.8 rushing yards/game in last four games, but they haven't won playoff game since 1996, and Eagles are 7-0 under Reid in their first playoff game of that year. In games vs Philly this year, Romo averaged 7.4/8.2 yards/pass. Dallas won six of last seven games in new stadium; eight of their last nine games stayed under. Eagles scored one TD on 21 drives vs Cowboys this year, after scoring 81 points in their two games in this rivalry LY.
Week Wild Card Weekend
Saturday, January 9
Jets @ Bengals-- Cincinnati won its last five home games, all by 7+ points; it is unwise to use last week's game as a yardstick, since Bengals didn't exactly give it much effort. Key indicator for Jets is how they run ball; they ran ball for 127 or less yards in each of last four losses; in their last six wins, Jets ran ball for at 139 yards, 175+ in last four wins. Even if you discount last couple Jet games, where opponents didn't compete 100%, they allowed 8.8 ppg in four games before that, so they play outstanding defense, allowing four TDs on opponents' last 69 drives. In their last four wins, Jets passed for a total of 371 yards (92.8 ypg). Sanchez will have to make plays to win this game. .
Eagles @ Cowboys-- NFL playoff teams that beat their opponent twice in the regular season are 12-7 in the playoff game, but Dallas is 0-2 in that role; they shut out last two opponents (no TD, one FG try on 21 drives) and that came after beating 13-0 Saints in Superdome. Pokes allowed average of 54.8 rushing yards/game in last four games, but they haven't won playoff game since 1996, and Eagles are 7-0 under Reid in their first playoff game of that year. In games vs Philly this year, Romo averaged 7.4/8.2 yards/pass. Dallas won six of last seven games in new stadium; eight of their last nine games stayed under. Eagles scored one TD on 21 drives vs Cowboys this year, after scoring 81 points in their two games in this rivalry LY.
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SPORTS WAGERS
N.Y. Jets +1.15 over CINCINNATI
It has been suggested that the Bengals “threw” last week’s game in New York so that they could have a rematch with these Jets as oppose to playing the offensively dangerous Texans. Perhaps they did, as they were torched 37-0. The Colts also laid down the previous week against these Jets and now what the Jets players are hearing and reading is how two teams laid down otherwise they’d be watching these playoffs from the rail. That story is somewhat true but it’s also a huge motivating factor, as the Jets will come in with a giant chip on its shoulder and something to prove indeed, which brings us to the old cliché, “be careful what you wish for”. What I do know is that defense, ball control and a great running game will usually prevail in the playoffs and the Jets have the NFL’s top-ranked defense and top-ranked ground game. So, yeah, the Jets backed into the playoffs but what about the Bengals? Well, they lost three of its last four with only win coming against the Chiefs by a score of 17-10. It’s last three wins came against the aforementioned Chiefs, Lions and Brownies. Its last notable win was about two months ago when they beat the Steelers 18-12. When they did beat the dregs of the league it was by the slimmest of margins. So, in summary, the Bengals come in with an offense that has had trouble scoring against some of the worst defenses in football. They scored 17 on KC, 23 on Detroit and 16 on Cleveland. Even if they did throw last week’s game they would have wanted to at least feel ok by putting together one efficient drive but they couldn’t. They come into this one losers of three of its last four and with an offense that can’t move five yards. Furthermore, the Jets come in with momentum while the Bengals do not. And perhaps, just perhaps, the Bengals didn’t throw last week’s game. Perhaps the Bengals are not that good and they, not the Jets, are the imposters in this game. Play: N.Y. Jets +1.15 (Risking 2 units).
DALLAS –3½ over Philadelphia
Frankly, I couldn’t give a damn that Andy Reid has never lost a first-round game and that Dallas hasn’t won a playoff game in 10 years. So what? How does a game 10 years ago have an impact on the outcome of this one? It doesn’t, that’s how. It’s also been suggested that it’s extremely difficult to beat the same team three times in a year and while that may be true, would it feel better laying points had Dallas dropped one or two games. I don’t think so. Had Dallas lost last week, the pundits would be saying how the Cowboys choked again in a big game. And it was a big game. It was for home field in this match-up and perhaps another home next week to the winner. So, not only did the Boys win, they buried the Eagles in very impressive fashion. Dallas racked up close to 500 yards while holding the Eagles to practically nothing. In the first meeting of the year between these two in Philly, the Eagles mustered up less than 300 yards of total offense. So, who do you think is feeling better about this one? The Eagles, who lost twice to Dallas and who got ripped last week against Dallas or the Boys, who beat the Eagles twice and limited the offense to two of its worst outputs of the season? Philly’s defense has been ripped apart all year by efficient offenses. In fact, that defense surrendered 48 points to the Saints, 31 to the Chargers, 38 to the G-Men, 27 to the Broncos and last week’s 24-0 loss could have been a lot more points had Dallas not been intent on running the ball and keeping the clock moving. The Eagles defense had good days against Kansas City, Carolina, Tampa Bay, Oakland, Atlanta and San Fran. Hell, that defense didn’t even have good days against the Redskins and the Bears. Are you kidding me? Fact is, the Eagles really aren’t that good. They got in by beating up on the dregs of the league and in fact, do not have a single win all year against a playoff team. Why would that change now on the road against a team with not only better players but with a huge psychological edge as well? Boys roll again. Play: Dallas –3½ (Risking 2.14 units to win 2).
N.Y. Jets +1.15 over CINCINNATI
It has been suggested that the Bengals “threw” last week’s game in New York so that they could have a rematch with these Jets as oppose to playing the offensively dangerous Texans. Perhaps they did, as they were torched 37-0. The Colts also laid down the previous week against these Jets and now what the Jets players are hearing and reading is how two teams laid down otherwise they’d be watching these playoffs from the rail. That story is somewhat true but it’s also a huge motivating factor, as the Jets will come in with a giant chip on its shoulder and something to prove indeed, which brings us to the old cliché, “be careful what you wish for”. What I do know is that defense, ball control and a great running game will usually prevail in the playoffs and the Jets have the NFL’s top-ranked defense and top-ranked ground game. So, yeah, the Jets backed into the playoffs but what about the Bengals? Well, they lost three of its last four with only win coming against the Chiefs by a score of 17-10. It’s last three wins came against the aforementioned Chiefs, Lions and Brownies. Its last notable win was about two months ago when they beat the Steelers 18-12. When they did beat the dregs of the league it was by the slimmest of margins. So, in summary, the Bengals come in with an offense that has had trouble scoring against some of the worst defenses in football. They scored 17 on KC, 23 on Detroit and 16 on Cleveland. Even if they did throw last week’s game they would have wanted to at least feel ok by putting together one efficient drive but they couldn’t. They come into this one losers of three of its last four and with an offense that can’t move five yards. Furthermore, the Jets come in with momentum while the Bengals do not. And perhaps, just perhaps, the Bengals didn’t throw last week’s game. Perhaps the Bengals are not that good and they, not the Jets, are the imposters in this game. Play: N.Y. Jets +1.15 (Risking 2 units).
DALLAS –3½ over Philadelphia
Frankly, I couldn’t give a damn that Andy Reid has never lost a first-round game and that Dallas hasn’t won a playoff game in 10 years. So what? How does a game 10 years ago have an impact on the outcome of this one? It doesn’t, that’s how. It’s also been suggested that it’s extremely difficult to beat the same team three times in a year and while that may be true, would it feel better laying points had Dallas dropped one or two games. I don’t think so. Had Dallas lost last week, the pundits would be saying how the Cowboys choked again in a big game. And it was a big game. It was for home field in this match-up and perhaps another home next week to the winner. So, not only did the Boys win, they buried the Eagles in very impressive fashion. Dallas racked up close to 500 yards while holding the Eagles to practically nothing. In the first meeting of the year between these two in Philly, the Eagles mustered up less than 300 yards of total offense. So, who do you think is feeling better about this one? The Eagles, who lost twice to Dallas and who got ripped last week against Dallas or the Boys, who beat the Eagles twice and limited the offense to two of its worst outputs of the season? Philly’s defense has been ripped apart all year by efficient offenses. In fact, that defense surrendered 48 points to the Saints, 31 to the Chargers, 38 to the G-Men, 27 to the Broncos and last week’s 24-0 loss could have been a lot more points had Dallas not been intent on running the ball and keeping the clock moving. The Eagles defense had good days against Kansas City, Carolina, Tampa Bay, Oakland, Atlanta and San Fran. Hell, that defense didn’t even have good days against the Redskins and the Bears. Are you kidding me? Fact is, the Eagles really aren’t that good. They got in by beating up on the dregs of the league and in fact, do not have a single win all year against a playoff team. Why would that change now on the road against a team with not only better players but with a huge psychological edge as well? Boys roll again. Play: Dallas –3½ (Risking 2.14 units to win 2).
