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New Year's might be behind us, but expect to see fireworks in this matchup. Ball State and Tulsa possess dangerous offensive attacks, so there will likely be one big play after another and it may come down to who has the ball last.
Sports Network Predicted Outcome: Ball State 45, Tulsa 42
New Year's might be behind us, but expect to see fireworks in this matchup. Ball State and Tulsa possess dangerous offensive attacks, so there will likely be one big play after another and it may come down to who has the ball last.
Sports Network Predicted Outcome: Ball State 45, Tulsa 42
Bruce Feldman (espn)
Ball State 48, Tulsa 38: I don't see Tulsa's defense slowing down Nate Davis enough to win a shootout. Tulsa is one of the nation's worst pass defense units while BSU is a little more formidable on defense. Tulsa also is a lot sloppier taking care of the ball (96th in turnover margin).
Ball State 48, Tulsa 38: I don't see Tulsa's defense slowing down Nate Davis enough to win a shootout. Tulsa is one of the nation's worst pass defense units while BSU is a little more formidable on defense. Tulsa also is a lot sloppier taking care of the ball (96th in turnover margin).
Matt Rivers
Comp Play
24-17-2 after the winner on Wofford on Monday!
For Tuesday take the points with the Kings.
Sacramento is not a very good basketball team anywhere and especially not away from Arco. Plus the Kings are on the tough back-to-back after the game last night in New Jersey but right now Chicago is a total disaster and for da Bulls to be laying a dozen plus to anybody right now is just silly.
In the begining of the season I really thought that Vinny Del Negro's team was going to be much improved after a last few disappointing seasons and were ready to rebound behind a total Rookie stud in Derrick Rose. These guys teetered around the .500 mark for the first month or so but have regressed to the dog with fleas category over the past few weeks.
Chicago just looked awful at the United Center as a similar favorite against a similar skilled opponent to Sacramento in Minnesota dropping to 14-20 overall after losing their sixth game in their last seven. I just don't see why anything will really improve all that much here as Drew Gooden and Luol Deng are still banged up and Deng is out for sure.
The Kings may run out of gas late but I'm really not sure sure that these Bulls can capitalize on much in any scenario right now. Mush is mush and da Bulls are mush!
Comp Play
24-17-2 after the winner on Wofford on Monday!
For Tuesday take the points with the Kings.
Sacramento is not a very good basketball team anywhere and especially not away from Arco. Plus the Kings are on the tough back-to-back after the game last night in New Jersey but right now Chicago is a total disaster and for da Bulls to be laying a dozen plus to anybody right now is just silly.
In the begining of the season I really thought that Vinny Del Negro's team was going to be much improved after a last few disappointing seasons and were ready to rebound behind a total Rookie stud in Derrick Rose. These guys teetered around the .500 mark for the first month or so but have regressed to the dog with fleas category over the past few weeks.
Chicago just looked awful at the United Center as a similar favorite against a similar skilled opponent to Sacramento in Minnesota dropping to 14-20 overall after losing their sixth game in their last seven. I just don't see why anything will really improve all that much here as Drew Gooden and Luol Deng are still banged up and Deng is out for sure.
The Kings may run out of gas late but I'm really not sure sure that these Bulls can capitalize on much in any scenario right now. Mush is mush and da Bulls are mush!
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Larry Ness
Legend Play
There has been a HUGE 'move' on Tulsa in this game since bowl lines were first announced back in early December and while I wish everyone could play this game at the "original number," I have no major concerns that laying the small price on Tulsa now, will result in a different "ATS outcome" than if one would have taken Tulsa as a small underdog or at "pick'em," earlier in the bowl season. Ball State is in a similar situation to Alabama, as it's perfect season was foiled in a conference championship game. However, while Alabama lost to red-hot Florida in the SEC title game, Ball State lost to an overachieving Buffalo team, as QB Nate Davis three an interception and was involved in FOUR lost fumbles, two of which were returned for TDs of 92 and 74 yards. Ball State lost 42-24 to the Bulls in the MAC championship game, despite a 503-301 yardage advantage. We saw Alabama come out "flat as a pancake" vs Utah and that was with Nick Saban as its head coach. Ball State, which was released by the MAC from the Motor City Bowl to get a more favorable and attractive matchup here with Tulsa, must deal with the fact that former-alum and head coach for the last six years (Brady Hoke), used Ball State's record-setting season in 2008 to get the San Diego State job (Hoke was named the MAC's coach-of-the-year in 2008). Taking over for Ball State in this game is Stan Parrish, who has been the offensive coordinator for the team since 2006. Parrish probably never thought he'd get another shot as a Division I head coach after recording a 2-30-1 mark in three years at Kansas State in the late 1980s. However, he's been in the assistant ranks for years (many stops) and now gets his chance. Ball State QB Nate Davis (66.9 percent / 3,446 yards / 26 TDs and 7 INTs) had a terrific season and MiQuale Lewis (1,701 / 5.6 YPC / 22 TDs) leads a running game which averaged 192.7 YPG (5.1 YPC / 31 TDs). Ball averaged 36.3 PPG but the team's offensive numbers pale in comparison to Tulsa's. Tulsa enters averaging 47.4 PPG and 565.1 YPG, figures that both rank second in the nation. QB Johnson completed 64.8 percent of his passes for 3.866 yards with 43 TDs and 18 INTs. He led the nation in QB passing efficiency for most of the year, until a terrible outing in the C-USA championship game (five INTs and a fumble). While Ball State has an excellent running attack spearheaded by Lewis, Tulsa averages just over 60 more yards per game on the ground (254.8 / 5.4 YPC / 37 TDs) with a plethora of RBs. Adams (1,316 / 5.8 YPC / 10 TDs) is the lead back but four other payers have run for between 251 and 467 yards, with individual averages of 6.4, 7.9, 7.7 and 6.6 YPC! Four of Johnson's receivers have at least seven TD catches plus part-time TE Collums, has six catches in his six games, FIVE of which have been for TDs. This is really a unique team, one which scored 77 points in a win over UTEP, yet allowed 70 points in a loss to Houston. Both team's have major weaknesses on defense but this will be a 'shootout,' so defense will NOT the decide the winner (although turnovers, may?). One can't handicap turnovers, so I won't bother to try. Ball State didn't play anyone of note outside of the MAC in 2008 and the four MAC teams in this year's bowl season have been just dreadful. Central Michigan was the first conference team in action, losing 24-21 in the Motor City Bowl to a 6-6 FAU team from the Sun Belt, as a TD favorite. Northern Illinois scored a single TD against a 7-5 La Tech team in the Independence Bowel (lost 17-10). Western Michigan fell behind Rice 38-0 in a 38-14 loss in the Texas Bowl and just this past Saturday, Buffalo lost 38-20 to U Conn in the International Bowl, only staying that close because of FIVE turnovers by the Huskies. In all, the MAC's first four bowl representatives have been outscored by an average of 29.3 PPG-to-16.3! Ball State has been to four bowls since 1989, losing all four, including 52-30 to Rutgers in LY's International Bowl. Some history buffs may want to claim six career bowls for Ball St, as the team appeared in two Grantland Rice Bowls as well, but let me note that in 1965 Ball Sate tied Tennessee Tech 14-14 and in 1967 lost to Eastern Kentucky 27-13 in those games. Getting back to Tulsa, while the Ball State program has lost its head coach to San Diego St (is that really an improvement?), Tulsa's Todd Graham just agreed to a new 10-year contract on New Year's Day. Tulsa did lose to East Carolina 27-24 in the C-USA title game (SEVEN turnovers did them in) but the Golden Hurricane (at 10-3) have reached double-digit wins two seasons in a row for the first time in school history. The 10 wins matches a school record accomplished six previous times and a win here sets a new school record. Graham was quoted as saying, "Our program is about winning championships and we've got a chance to win a bowl championship." Tulsa beat Bowling Green (another MAC school) in last year's GMAC Bowl 63-7, outgaining the Falcons 562-229 in yards. It's "deja vu all over again," here.
Legend Play on TULSA
Legend Play
There has been a HUGE 'move' on Tulsa in this game since bowl lines were first announced back in early December and while I wish everyone could play this game at the "original number," I have no major concerns that laying the small price on Tulsa now, will result in a different "ATS outcome" than if one would have taken Tulsa as a small underdog or at "pick'em," earlier in the bowl season. Ball State is in a similar situation to Alabama, as it's perfect season was foiled in a conference championship game. However, while Alabama lost to red-hot Florida in the SEC title game, Ball State lost to an overachieving Buffalo team, as QB Nate Davis three an interception and was involved in FOUR lost fumbles, two of which were returned for TDs of 92 and 74 yards. Ball State lost 42-24 to the Bulls in the MAC championship game, despite a 503-301 yardage advantage. We saw Alabama come out "flat as a pancake" vs Utah and that was with Nick Saban as its head coach. Ball State, which was released by the MAC from the Motor City Bowl to get a more favorable and attractive matchup here with Tulsa, must deal with the fact that former-alum and head coach for the last six years (Brady Hoke), used Ball State's record-setting season in 2008 to get the San Diego State job (Hoke was named the MAC's coach-of-the-year in 2008). Taking over for Ball State in this game is Stan Parrish, who has been the offensive coordinator for the team since 2006. Parrish probably never thought he'd get another shot as a Division I head coach after recording a 2-30-1 mark in three years at Kansas State in the late 1980s. However, he's been in the assistant ranks for years (many stops) and now gets his chance. Ball State QB Nate Davis (66.9 percent / 3,446 yards / 26 TDs and 7 INTs) had a terrific season and MiQuale Lewis (1,701 / 5.6 YPC / 22 TDs) leads a running game which averaged 192.7 YPG (5.1 YPC / 31 TDs). Ball averaged 36.3 PPG but the team's offensive numbers pale in comparison to Tulsa's. Tulsa enters averaging 47.4 PPG and 565.1 YPG, figures that both rank second in the nation. QB Johnson completed 64.8 percent of his passes for 3.866 yards with 43 TDs and 18 INTs. He led the nation in QB passing efficiency for most of the year, until a terrible outing in the C-USA championship game (five INTs and a fumble). While Ball State has an excellent running attack spearheaded by Lewis, Tulsa averages just over 60 more yards per game on the ground (254.8 / 5.4 YPC / 37 TDs) with a plethora of RBs. Adams (1,316 / 5.8 YPC / 10 TDs) is the lead back but four other payers have run for between 251 and 467 yards, with individual averages of 6.4, 7.9, 7.7 and 6.6 YPC! Four of Johnson's receivers have at least seven TD catches plus part-time TE Collums, has six catches in his six games, FIVE of which have been for TDs. This is really a unique team, one which scored 77 points in a win over UTEP, yet allowed 70 points in a loss to Houston. Both team's have major weaknesses on defense but this will be a 'shootout,' so defense will NOT the decide the winner (although turnovers, may?). One can't handicap turnovers, so I won't bother to try. Ball State didn't play anyone of note outside of the MAC in 2008 and the four MAC teams in this year's bowl season have been just dreadful. Central Michigan was the first conference team in action, losing 24-21 in the Motor City Bowl to a 6-6 FAU team from the Sun Belt, as a TD favorite. Northern Illinois scored a single TD against a 7-5 La Tech team in the Independence Bowel (lost 17-10). Western Michigan fell behind Rice 38-0 in a 38-14 loss in the Texas Bowl and just this past Saturday, Buffalo lost 38-20 to U Conn in the International Bowl, only staying that close because of FIVE turnovers by the Huskies. In all, the MAC's first four bowl representatives have been outscored by an average of 29.3 PPG-to-16.3! Ball State has been to four bowls since 1989, losing all four, including 52-30 to Rutgers in LY's International Bowl. Some history buffs may want to claim six career bowls for Ball St, as the team appeared in two Grantland Rice Bowls as well, but let me note that in 1965 Ball Sate tied Tennessee Tech 14-14 and in 1967 lost to Eastern Kentucky 27-13 in those games. Getting back to Tulsa, while the Ball State program has lost its head coach to San Diego St (is that really an improvement?), Tulsa's Todd Graham just agreed to a new 10-year contract on New Year's Day. Tulsa did lose to East Carolina 27-24 in the C-USA title game (SEVEN turnovers did them in) but the Golden Hurricane (at 10-3) have reached double-digit wins two seasons in a row for the first time in school history. The 10 wins matches a school record accomplished six previous times and a win here sets a new school record. Graham was quoted as saying, "Our program is about winning championships and we've got a chance to win a bowl championship." Tulsa beat Bowling Green (another MAC school) in last year's GMAC Bowl 63-7, outgaining the Falcons 562-229 in yards. It's "deja vu all over again," here.
Legend Play on TULSA
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Ball St. (12-1) vs. Tulsa (10-3)- Both teams come into this game off of disappointing losses in their conference championships. Tulsa has one of the most exciting offenses in the country, led by the big arm of QB David Johnson. The Golden Hurricane will come out throwing and keep throwing all game. They have scored a ton of points this year, but have been plagued by turnovers at times. Ball St. is led on offense by talented QB Nate Davis, who can make all the throws, but also beat you with his feet. This dual threat ability is what really makes Davis an attractive NFL prospect. The Cardinals also feature tailback Miquale Lewis, who is a powerful runner, despite being a little undersized. Lewis could be the difference in this game as inclement weather is in the forecast and the running game will be pivotal. Look for Ball St. to have a more balanced attack and a slightly better defense. Ball St. by 7-10.<o></o>
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></o>Ball St. (12-1) vs. Tulsa (10-3)- Both teams come into this game off of disappointing losses in their conference championships. Tulsa has one of the most exciting offenses in the country, led by the big arm of QB David Johnson. The Golden Hurricane will come out throwing and keep throwing all game. They have scored a ton of points this year, but have been plagued by turnovers at times. Ball St. is led on offense by talented QB Nate Davis, who can make all the throws, but also beat you with his feet. This dual threat ability is what really makes Davis an attractive NFL prospect. The Cardinals also feature tailback Miquale Lewis, who is a powerful runner, despite being a little undersized. Lewis could be the difference in this game as inclement weather is in the forecast and the running game will be pivotal. Look for Ball St. to have a more balanced attack and a slightly better defense. Ball St. by 7-10.<o
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Break up the Minnesota T-wolves. Minnesota had lost 13 straight between Nov 29 and Dec 23 but the T-wolves have won FOUR of their last six, including two straight. Think that's NOT a big deal? Well consider this. Minnesota last won three in a row back in 2007 (Jan 12-15) and since then, has won back-to-back games eight different times, including wins over Golden State at home (Fri) and at Chicago (Sat). The team has failed to get that third straight wins in each of the last seven tries and will again try for that elusive third straight win tonight, for the first time this season. Standing in the way are the Grizzlies, who are 11-23 overall, including 9-10 at home (10-8-1 ATS). The T-wolves just beat the Grizzlies, 108-98 (OT) in Minnesota on Dec 29 but winning on the road is not something that the T-wolves do too often. They were 7-34 on the road last year and the team's Saturday win at Chicago gave them only a 4-13 road mark TY. Minnesota is 10-7 ATS away from home but it will be tough to 'cover' here, without winning SU. Al Jefferson (22.8-10.4) is having another All-Star caliber season for Minnesota but the talent surrounding him leaves much to be desired. Randy Foye (a former Villanova star) is coming around (14.7-3.5-4.8) but other than ex-Memphis player Mike Miller (10.2-5.9-3.5), who has been hurt on-and-off TY, the T-wolves have more questions than answers. Gomes (10.8-4.2) and Smith (8.8-3.4) seemed to have "maxed-out" their talent and McCants (9.9) looks to be no better than a journeyman guard in this league. Then there is Kevin Love (of UCLA), who McHale was "so in love with," that he made a draft-day trade with the Grizzlies to acquire Love, for OJ Mayo (more on him in second). Love has averaged 18.5 PPG and 10.0 RPG in his last two games but in his previous 10, had scored more than seven points just one time. He had two points or less five times in that stretch, averaging a paltry 3.9 PPG over the 10-game stretch, even though he had 17 points in one of those games. He's averaging 8.8 PPG and 7.9 RPG on the season and one wonders just what McHale was thinking? OJ Mayo (19.7-4.1-3.0) is the NBA's highest-scoring rookie and he's likely just "scratched the surface" of his talents. Rudy Gay (19.1-5.4) is proving to be a 'budding' star and joins fellow frontcourt players Warrick (11.6-4.9) plus Marc Gasol (11.3-7.0), giving the Grizzlies a very good group of forwards (they could sure use a "true" center, however). PGs Conley (7.9-3.1 APG) and Lowry (7.5-4.1 APG) show promise and I believe there is way more 'upside' with the Memphis franchise than there is in Minnesota. Marc Iavaroni's team is coming off its most lopsided win of the season on Sunday, beating Dallas 102-82. The Mavs had entered that game with an 18-5 mark since Nov 15 and that "confidence-builder" plus a little "revenge motive" from an OT loss at Minnesota on Dec 29, should be all the Grizzlies need to come out on top of the T-wolves in this one.
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Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals
Prediction: Over
The over is 14-6-1 in the Flyers last 21 games vs. a team with a winning record. In their last 13 games played with 2 days rest between action the over is 10-2-1. Philadelphia has played over the total in 6 of their last 7 games vs. Eastern Conference opponents. The over is 7-2-1 in Washington's last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. The over is 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. Atlantic Division opponents. The over is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings between the clubs. Play the over.
Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals
Prediction: Over
The over is 14-6-1 in the Flyers last 21 games vs. a team with a winning record. In their last 13 games played with 2 days rest between action the over is 10-2-1. Philadelphia has played over the total in 6 of their last 7 games vs. Eastern Conference opponents. The over is 7-2-1 in Washington's last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. The over is 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. Atlantic Division opponents. The over is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings between the clubs. Play the over.
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