1. Asa 9- goy mich st, 4-neb over, 3-tenn, ill
2. Ats 8-bc, fl st, 7-mia fl, tulsa, 6-n ill
3. Ben burns 3t 10-tx, s jose, 9-nc, ind, mich
4. Big money ore st
5. Blazer 6t 4-mia fl, n tx, 3- col st, ole miss, troy, sd st
6. Carolina sports 5-bc, 4-col, sd st, troy, 3-duke, cal, uab
7. Doc enterprises 6-penn st, 5-ohio st under, 4-mich st, s fl, tenn, sd st
8. Dr. Bob 2 3-penn st, 2- bc, pitt
9. Gameday
10. Inside info 3-ore st, 2-c fl
11. Joe d 25-sd st, 20-haw, tulane, utah st, 15-pitt, e mich, neb, mia fl
12. Kelso 50- sd st, n ill, 25-byu, 5-ill 4- kansas 3- md
13. Lenny stevens 20-tenn, stan, 10-iowa, ark
14. Lt profits 3-md, ore st, 2-sd st
15. Million club 6t 2- oh st, ore st
16. Nationwide (goldst) 6t super 7-tenn, top: Vt, reg: Bc, utah st, louis, mar, neb
17. Neri 1 4-penn st, 3- syr, mich, bc
18. Ness 10-utah, 9-bc, ohio st, 8-mich, ill, utah st
19. Northcoast 4- tenn, ole miss, mia fl, 3-oh st, mich st, w mich, col
20. Preferred picks 3t 5- mis fl, 3- iowa, sd st, troy
21. Private players 5 5- fl st, 4- penn st, ole miss, tenn, haw, 3- bc, n ill, byu, sd st
22. Pure lock la laf
23.ras season complete
24.underdog sd st
25. Wildcat 10- baylor, 7-ark over, 5-rice
2. Ats 8-bc, fl st, 7-mia fl, tulsa, 6-n ill
3. Ben burns 3t 10-tx, s jose, 9-nc, ind, mich
4. Big money ore st
5. Blazer 6t 4-mia fl, n tx, 3- col st, ole miss, troy, sd st
6. Carolina sports 5-bc, 4-col, sd st, troy, 3-duke, cal, uab
7. Doc enterprises 6-penn st, 5-ohio st under, 4-mich st, s fl, tenn, sd st
8. Dr. Bob 2 3-penn st, 2- bc, pitt
9. Gameday
10. Inside info 3-ore st, 2-c fl
11. Joe d 25-sd st, 20-haw, tulane, utah st, 15-pitt, e mich, neb, mia fl
12. Kelso 50- sd st, n ill, 25-byu, 5-ill 4- kansas 3- md
13. Lenny stevens 20-tenn, stan, 10-iowa, ark
14. Lt profits 3-md, ore st, 2-sd st
15. Million club 6t 2- oh st, ore st
16. Nationwide (goldst) 6t super 7-tenn, top: Vt, reg: Bc, utah st, louis, mar, neb
17. Neri 1 4-penn st, 3- syr, mich, bc
18. Ness 10-utah, 9-bc, ohio st, 8-mich, ill, utah st
19. Northcoast 4- tenn, ole miss, mia fl, 3-oh st, mich st, w mich, col
20. Preferred picks 3t 5- mis fl, 3- iowa, sd st, troy
21. Private players 5 5- fl st, 4- penn st, ole miss, tenn, haw, 3- bc, n ill, byu, sd st
22. Pure lock la laf
23.ras season complete
24.underdog sd st
25. Wildcat 10- baylor, 7-ark over, 5-rice
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Game: Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars Game Time: 11/20/2010 8:05:00 PM Prediction: Dallas Stars Reason: I'm playing on DALLAS. These teams faced each other on 11/6. I was on the Avalanche in that game and they rewarded me with an easy 5-0 victory. That was at Colorado though. Also, the Stars were coming off a game the previous night. This time, the Stars had last night off while the Avs were in action. Given that major difference and with tonight's game being played at Dallas, I expect the revenge-minded Stars to have the edge. For starters, note that the Avs are an awful 6-21 (-14.2) the last 27 times that they played the second of back to back games. After losing the game at Colorado, the Stars dropped their next two. They've responded with back to back victories though, most recently a 5-4 win over a strong San Jose team. Note that they're 42-26 (+20.8) the past few seasons when coming off a game in which they allowed four or more goals. The Stars are 7-3 at home on the season. They're also 7-3 (+4.8) the last 10 times that they were playing with 'revenge.' I feel the price is fair and I expect them to improve on those stats here. *10
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Game: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. San Jose Sharks Game Time: 11/20/2010 10:35:00 PM Prediction: San Jose Sharks Reason: I'm playing on SAN JOSE. At first glance, the price on the Sharks seems rather steep. After all, the Jackets have been playing well. The Sharks are that good though and they've got the schedule strongly in their favor here. Additionally, keep in mind that they were laying -250 the last time that they played the Jackets here at San Jose. More importantly, note that the Sharks are a commanding 17-1 all-time, when facing the Jackets here at San Jose. Tonight, they catch the Jackets off a win at LA on Wednesday and off a win at Anaheim last night. Note that the Jackets are 59-93 (-13.2) when playing the second of back to back games. I expect the Sharks to continue their home ice dominance in the series, improving to 29-11 (+15.4) the last 40 times that they faced a team with a winning record, during the first half of the season. *6
Hockey (NHL)
DALLAS
Game: Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars Game Time: 11/20/2010 8:05:00 PM Prediction: Dallas Stars Reason: I'm playing on DALLAS. These teams faced each other on 11/6. I was on the Avalanche in that game and they rewarded me with an easy 5-0 victory. That was at Colorado though. Also, the Stars were coming off a game the previous night. This time, the Stars had last night off while the Avs were in action. Given that major difference and with tonight's game being played at Dallas, I expect the revenge-minded Stars to have the edge. For starters, note that the Avs are an awful 6-21 (-14.2) the last 27 times that they played the second of back to back games. After losing the game at Colorado, the Stars dropped their next two. They've responded with back to back victories though, most recently a 5-4 win over a strong San Jose team. Note that they're 42-26 (+20.8) the past few seasons when coming off a game in which they allowed four or more goals. The Stars are 7-3 at home on the season. They're also 7-3 (+4.8) the last 10 times that they were playing with 'revenge.' I feel the price is fair and I expect them to improve on those stats here. *10
SAN JOSE
Game: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. San Jose Sharks Game Time: 11/20/2010 10:35:00 PM Prediction: San Jose Sharks Reason: I'm playing on SAN JOSE. At first glance, the price on the Sharks seems rather steep. After all, the Jackets have been playing well. The Sharks are that good though and they've got the schedule strongly in their favor here. Additionally, keep in mind that they were laying -250 the last time that they played the Jackets here at San Jose. More importantly, note that the Sharks are a commanding 17-1 all-time, when facing the Jackets here at San Jose. Tonight, they catch the Jackets off a win at LA on Wednesday and off a win at Anaheim last night. Note that the Jackets are 59-93 (-13.2) when playing the second of back to back games. I expect the Sharks to continue their home ice dominance in the series, improving to 29-11 (+15.4) the last 40 times that they faced a team with a winning record, during the first half of the season. *6
GC Dog with Bite to win Outright
COLO ST O
WYOMING 37 IN THE 3Q
MICH 28
COLO ST O
WYOMING 37 IN THE 3Q
On Saturday the System Club Play is on Michigan. Game 334 at 12 noon eastern. The Line on this one has dropped for 6 to 4 during the week. Michigan has covered all 3 times as a home dog of 4 or more the past few years and are 18-1 straight up vs Wisconsin at home over the last 45 years! Wisconsin, obviously upset that they are the top ranked Big 10 play and not getting much attention, went and put over 80 points vs Indiana last week. That performance puts them in a negative situation here that plays against teams that scored 80 or more. These teams have lost 5 of the 7 times in their next game. The Badgers are a poor 1-6 ats as a road favorite vs certain winning teams. Both teams should have no problem scoring here as both offenses are super potent. We will side with history and a live home dog as our system club play this week. On Saturday I have yet another Huge College Football card led by the NCAAF Total of the year and the 22-1 Mountain West Conference highest rated game. I also have the Dog with bite that wins outright and has 6 angles that apply as well as the Ohio.St at Iowa Triple system TV Side winner. Also on the card is an 18-0 small school system side that dates to 1980. College football is cashing over 66% this year. NBA 19-1 Non Conference Game of the Month System + triple angle NCAAB Side too. . For the system Club Play. Take the Michigan Wolverines plus the points. GC
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