Service Plays Thursday 9/2/10

[dough]

Cpaw cokins solid gold play is his pre-season goy(t.bay/houst game) not pitt or minn

 

[DirkFor3]

I got Gameselections and it's Wash +3 at BYU I hope Budin likes same side

 

[joeduffy]

Matt Rivers of OffshoreInsiders has Marshall.

Sure Terrelle Pryor is a Heisman Trophy candidate and Ohio State is by ridiculous proportions the superior team on the field today but why are the Buckeyes all of a sudden being deemed as the next coming? Jim Tressel certainly can coach and has a lot of talent but it’s not like this Ohio State squad has exactly been a dominant juggernaut of an offense. Will they win today? Of course they will but Marshall is far from being a cupcake and is a team that is not that bad. I have watched plenty of Marshall’s coming into the Horseshoe over the past few seasons and compete until late with Ohio a few seasons ago being a great example.

The Thundering Herd are a major program as we see the likes of Randy Moss, Byron Leftwich, Chad Pennington and many others in the NFL. No they can’t compare to today’s opponent but they have some blue chip athletes and I’m not all that sold on the Buckeyes. That Rose Bowl victory over Oregon was impressive as Pryor really came into his own but it was only one game. I saw this team last year stink up the joint a lot of times including that debacle in Bloomington against Indiana. One solid win doesn’t make a program, it just doesn’t.

The world seems to be crowing OSU as the best team this year right there with the defending champion Alabama Crimson Tide. I’m just not so sure that is the case. Tressel’s team is still more of a plodding run type team and without being sold on Pryor’s ability to throw all that great I can’t fathom OSU just going out there and winning by four touchdowns plus.

Doc Holliday has already said that they will try and keep Pryor in the pocket limiting his ability to run and make plays on the outside. I like that strategy because the guy is a gazelle who is more dangerous with his feet than his arm. If that plan comes to fruition and Pryor is forced to throw then I am just fine with this play. If not I will still take my chances getting back this much any day of the week.

Matt Rivers pick: OSU wins 31-13 but Marshall covers the point spread

 

[PeteEzra]

Mitch Andrews

$2200/$2000
136 Ohio State -28.5

With nine returning starters on offense lead by QB Terrell Pryor who dominated Oregon in the Rose Bowl, the Buckeyes are serious title contenders this season. The Buckeyes defense is sharp as well with a fierce secondary that features three senior NFL prospects including the best defensive end in the nation Cameron Heyward. The Marshall defense is getting hurt hard by injuries and with a new head coach at the helm they will find themselves hopelessly outclassed. With the 'U' on the schedule for the Buckeyes next week, we wont lay too much if we catch the Buckeyes looking ahead.


$3300/$3000
143/144 Minnesota/Middle Tennessee State Over 48.5

For the Blue Raiders eight offense starters return this year including senior QB Dwight Dasher who lead an offense surprisingly ranked 7th in the nation last season in total offense. Minnesota returns just two starters and no linemen on defense but has strength in this years offense returning nine starters with the offensive line intact. I expect this game to finish in the high 60's with a shootout starting in the first quarter.


*Bonus Play *

139 Pittsburgh +3

Utah is talented on offense returning twelve starters including six all-MWC performers but are missing a lot on the defense side. The Utes lost its top four tacklers from 2009 and has to replace seven starters on defense, including all three at linebacker and three in the secondary. Projected starter at rover JJ Williams is out with a foot injury, leaving Matt Martinez and Chaz Walker to start alongside converted quarterback Chad Manis. Tackle Koa Misi is also gone, along with his 4.5 sacks. The Panthers only return eleven starters this season but return a lot of quality including the best freshman in the nation last season RB Dion Lewis (1,799 yards 17 TD's). The key in this match-up is that Pittsburgh has a deep, talented defense led by pass rushing defensive end Greg Romeus, who helped Pitt lead the nation in sacks last year. The Panthers, who play a pro-style defense and are known for their aggressiveness, were a top 20 team in scoring defense and rushing defense and No. 23 in total defense. The defense received a big boost when left defensive end Jabaal Sheard was reinstated after being suspended for an altercation during the off-season. It's tough to back an inexperienced quarterback (Started nine games) in a hostile environment but I expect Lewis to get the ball most of the time and run all over this Utes defense. Utah has won 21 of 22 at home versus non-conference opponents and the visiting team hasn't won since Sept. 8th 2007 but we like our chances today.

Added Play

$2200/$2000
146 UAB -14

The owls will be especially bad this year after heavy graduation losses they return 3 offensive starters (zero linemen). UAB returns eight offensive starters and ranked 22nd in total offensive last year. I don't think the Owls score in this one.

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

B&S PICKS

5 DIME BOOKIE BASHER PLAY Pittsburgh Panthers Under 48.5
5 DIME SYNDICATE PLAY Iowa State Cyclones -4.5
5 DIME LUCKY 7'S/LORENZO FABINI PLAY OF THE DAY Southern Miss Golden Eagles +14
5 DIME PREMIUM PLAY Hawaii Warriors +21.5

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

KELSO

ADDED
25 units Marshall +28

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

BRANDON LANG

25 DIME* FH* Southern California -12'

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

ROCKETMAN

PRESEASON GAME OF THE YEAR
5 UNIT Tampa Bay Bucs

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

DICEITUPONLINE
Hammer's

10 DIME Ohio St Buckeyes
10 DIME Utah Utes

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

FOOTBALL CRUSHER
PLAY OF THE DAY

Southern Mississippi +14

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Johnny Guild

NCAA COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Thursday, September 2, 2010
Marshall Thundering Herd (0-0) at (2) 0hio State Buckeyes (0-0)
Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

The Buckeyes are definitely the better team with an abundant of talent and should win this battle against the Thundering Herd without difficulties. Ohio State has not lost a home opener in 32 years. However, 28 points is a bit steep. Marshall is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.

Marshall Thundering Herd +28

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

MR A


MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL


Thursday, September 2, 2010 7:10 p.m. est.
New York Mets (65-68) at Atlanta Braves (78-55)
(L) Johan Santana (10-9) vs. (R) Tim Hudson (15-5)

Atlanta Braves -160




Thursday, September 2, 2010 8:10 p.m. est.
Detroit Tigers (65-68) at Minnesota Twins (77-56)
(R) Justin Verlander (14-8) vs. (R) Scott Baker (12-9)

Minnesota Twins -120



NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

2010 NFL Preseason Schedule Week 4
Thursday, September 2, 2010 8:00 p.m. est.
New Orleans (2-1) at Tennessee (1-2)
LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee

Tennessee Titans -7½



Thursday, September 2, 2010 8:00 p.m. est.
Baltimore (3-0) at St. Louis (2-1)
Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri

Baltimore Ravens +3



Thursday, September 2, 2010 10:00 p.m. est.
San Diego (1-2) at San Francisco (3-0)
Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California

San Francisco 49ers -3½




NCAA COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Thursday, September 2, 2010 8:30 p.m. est.
(15) Pittsburgh (0-0) at Utah (0-0)

Utah Utes -3

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

SR Computer Picks

MLB - Major League Baseball

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010


1:05 p.m. Oakland Athletics at New York Yankees
(L) Dallas Braden (9-9) vs. (L) CC Sabathia (18-5)

New York Yankees -220

7:05 p.m. Boston Red Sox at Baltimore Orioles
(R) Daisuke Matsuzaka (8-4) vs. (R) Brad Bergesen (6-9)

Boston Red Sox -145

8:10 p.m. Detroit Tigers at Minnesota Twins
(R) Justin Verlander (14-8) vs. (R) Scott Baker (12-9)

Minnesota Twins -120






NFL - National Football League


Preseason Week 4 2010 NFL Preseason schedule

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

7:00 p.m Buffalo Bills at Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions -4

7:00 p.m Cincinnati Bengals at Indianapolis Colts
Cincinnati Bengals -6½

7:00 p.m New England Patriots at New York Giants
New England Patriots +3

7:30 p.m Carolina Panthers at Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers -6

7:30 p.m New York Jets at Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles -1½

7:30 p.m Atlanta Falcons at Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars -3

8:00 p.m Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Houston Texans
Tampa Bay Buccaneers +3

8:00 p.m Baltimore Ravens at St. Louis Rams
Baltimore Ravens +3

8:00 p.m Denver Broncos at Minnesota Viking
Minnesota Viking -4½

8:00 p.m Green Bay Packers at Kansas City Chiefs
Green Bay Packers +5½

8:00 p.m New Orleans Saints at Tennessee Titans
New Orleans Saints +7

8:00 p.m Chicago Bears at Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns +2½

8:00 p.m Miami Dolphins at Dallas Cowboys
Miami Dolphins -+2½

10:00 p.m Seattle Seahawks at Oakland Raiders
Oakland Raiders +3½

10:00 p.m Washington Redskins at Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals -5½

10:00 p.m San Diego Chargers at San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers -3½

 

[dough]

wayne root

nfl mill-tenn
bill-t.bay
no limit-k.c.

coll mill-s.caro
bill-n.ill
no limit-utah

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

JIM KRUGER

Northwestern
SE Missouri
Texas
Navy

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Top Shelf Chicago

mlb:
Bos O 9

NCAAF:

UCLA +2

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

BASEWINNER

Rating Match Team Odds
3 Detroit (Verlander) at Minnesota (Baker) Minnesota -1.5 196
3 Oakland (Braden) at New York (A) (Sabathia) Over 8.0 (OAK/NYY) 102
3 Philadelphia (Blanton) at Colorado (Chacin) Colorado -1.5 164
3 Philadelphia (Blanton) at Colorado (Chacin) Colorado -116
2 Boston (Matsuzaka) at Baltimore (Bergesen) Over 9.0 (BOS/BAL) -101
2 Detroit (Verlander) at Minnesota (Baker) Minnesota -111
2 Philadelphia (Blanton) at Colorado (Chacin) Over 9.0 (PHI/COL) -108

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

PICKTHERIGHTBET
PLAYS OF THE DAY

NFLX-Pittsburgh -6
NFLX-Buff/Det U38.5

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Northcoast

3 Mia
3 Wash
3 GB

 

[yoders]

9/2 nsa

20 ohiost-28
20 under mets/braves 6.5
20 49ers -3.5