DCI
Cable Car Classic
at Santa Clara, CA
Wofford 67, SANTA CLARA 64
Championship
Kent State 65, Northeastern 61
Dr. Pepper Classic
at Chattanooga, TN
Morgan State 79, Long Island 67
Championship
Eastern Kentucky 76, CHATTANOOGA 73
St. Mary's Shamrock Office Solutions Classic
Final Round at Moraga, CA
SAINT MARY'S 85, Howard 50
Stephen F. Austin 67, Binghamton 58
UCF Holiday Classic
at Orlando, FL
Buffalo 73, Liberty 65
Championship
UCF 77, Jacksonville 66
Big East Conference
Connecticut 71, CINCINNATI 67
LOUISVILLE 75, South Florida 59
NOTRE DAME 91, Providence 82
Big Ten Conference
ILLINOIS 65, Northwestern 62
Non-Conference
Akron 74, WYOMING 69
ALABAMA 87, Tennessee State 64
Appalachian State 78, CAMPBELL 75
Army 59, SMU 57
Baylor 83, Arkansas 71
BOSTON COLLEGE 77, South Carolina 73
Bowling Green State 67, TOWSON 66
BUCKNELL 71, Marist 63
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE 64, Umbc 58
Central Michigan 78, ALCORN STATE 64
Chicago State 76, SOUTHERN 73
COLUMBIA 69, Maine 59
DAVIDSON 80, Massachusetts 71
FLORIDA 79, Presbyterian 54
George Mason vs. RADFORD: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
GEORGIA 77, Pepperdine 61
HARVARD 76, George Washington 69
Lehigh 61, DELAWARE STATE 57
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT 82, Seattle 77
MARYLAND 77, William & Mary 64
MIAMI (FLA.) 75, Bethune-Cookman 48
MICHIGAN STATE 95, UT Arlington 64
MISSOURI 88, Umkc 61
Murray State 78, SIU EDWARDSVILLE 61
NAVY 68, Coppin State 66
NEW HAMPSHIRE 62, Colgate 51
NORTH CAROLINA 94, Albany 61
Northern Colorado vs. TCU: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
OLD DOMINION 69, Duquesne 58
PRINCETON 63, Wagner 50
QUINNIPIAC 70, Dartmouth 53
SACRED HEART 81, Brown 69
ST. BONAVENTURE 74, Canisius 62
Temple 72, NORTHERN ILLINOIS 49
TULANE 75, North Carolina A&T 64
Uab 68, VIRGINIA 63
VANDERBILT 75, Manhattan 59
Vermont 67, MOUNT ST. MARY'S 66
VIRGINIA TECH 90, Longwood 61
WESTERN CAROLINA 85, UNC Asheville 66
YOUNGSTOWN STATE 70, Robert Morris 65
Cable Car Classic
at Santa Clara, CA
Wofford 67, SANTA CLARA 64
Championship
Kent State 65, Northeastern 61
Dr. Pepper Classic
at Chattanooga, TN
Morgan State 79, Long Island 67
Championship
Eastern Kentucky 76, CHATTANOOGA 73
St. Mary's Shamrock Office Solutions Classic
Final Round at Moraga, CA
SAINT MARY'S 85, Howard 50
Stephen F. Austin 67, Binghamton 58
UCF Holiday Classic
at Orlando, FL
Buffalo 73, Liberty 65
Championship
UCF 77, Jacksonville 66
Big East Conference
Connecticut 71, CINCINNATI 67
LOUISVILLE 75, South Florida 59
NOTRE DAME 91, Providence 82
Big Ten Conference
ILLINOIS 65, Northwestern 62
Non-Conference
Akron 74, WYOMING 69
ALABAMA 87, Tennessee State 64
Appalachian State 78, CAMPBELL 75
Army 59, SMU 57
Baylor 83, Arkansas 71
BOSTON COLLEGE 77, South Carolina 73
Bowling Green State 67, TOWSON 66
BUCKNELL 71, Marist 63
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE 64, Umbc 58
Central Michigan 78, ALCORN STATE 64
Chicago State 76, SOUTHERN 73
COLUMBIA 69, Maine 59
DAVIDSON 80, Massachusetts 71
FLORIDA 79, Presbyterian 54
George Mason vs. RADFORD: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
GEORGIA 77, Pepperdine 61
HARVARD 76, George Washington 69
Lehigh 61, DELAWARE STATE 57
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT 82, Seattle 77
MARYLAND 77, William & Mary 64
MIAMI (FLA.) 75, Bethune-Cookman 48
MICHIGAN STATE 95, UT Arlington 64
MISSOURI 88, Umkc 61
Murray State 78, SIU EDWARDSVILLE 61
NAVY 68, Coppin State 66
NEW HAMPSHIRE 62, Colgate 51
NORTH CAROLINA 94, Albany 61
Northern Colorado vs. TCU: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
OLD DOMINION 69, Duquesne 58
PRINCETON 63, Wagner 50
QUINNIPIAC 70, Dartmouth 53
SACRED HEART 81, Brown 69
ST. BONAVENTURE 74, Canisius 62
Temple 72, NORTHERN ILLINOIS 49
TULANE 75, North Carolina A&T 64
Uab 68, VIRGINIA 63
VANDERBILT 75, Manhattan 59
Vermont 67, MOUNT ST. MARY'S 66
VIRGINIA TECH 90, Longwood 61
WESTERN CAROLINA 85, UNC Asheville 66
YOUNGSTOWN STATE 70, Robert Morris 65
DCI
Season: 197-138 (.588)
BOSTON 4, Atlanta 2
Pittsburgh vs. NEW JERSEY: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Philadelphia vs. N.Y. RANGERS: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Montreal vs. TAMPA BAY: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
OTTAWA 3, Colorado 2
CALGARY 3, Los Angeles 2
Toronto vs. EDMONTON: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Washington vs. SAN JOSE: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Season: 197-138 (.588)
BOSTON 4, Atlanta 2
Pittsburgh vs. NEW JERSEY: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Philadelphia vs. N.Y. RANGERS: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Montreal vs. TAMPA BAY: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
OTTAWA 3, Colorado 2
CALGARY 3, Los Angeles 2
Toronto vs. EDMONTON: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Washington vs. SAN JOSE: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
DCI
Season
Straight Up: 313-124 (.716)
ATS: 247-203 (.549)
CLEVELAND 100, Atlanta 91
INDIANA 103, Memphis 102
ORLANDO 104, Milwaukee 90
TORONTO 97, Charlotte 95
New York 103, NEW JERSEY 100
Utah 104, MINNESOTA 97
Miami 95, NEW ORLEANS 94
PHOENIX 107, Boston 105
PORTLAND 102, L.A. Clippers 86
SACRAMENTO 105, Philadelphia 101
Season
Straight Up: 313-124 (.716)
ATS: 247-203 (.549)
CLEVELAND 100, Atlanta 91
INDIANA 103, Memphis 102
ORLANDO 104, Milwaukee 90
TORONTO 97, Charlotte 95
New York 103, NEW JERSEY 100
Utah 104, MINNESOTA 97
Miami 95, NEW ORLEANS 94
PHOENIX 107, Boston 105
PORTLAND 102, L.A. Clippers 86
SACRAMENTO 105, Philadelphia 101
Golden Contender
On Wednesday the Bonus Play in the NBA is on the NO. Hornets. Game 712 at 8:05 eastern. The Hornets qualify in a nice little system here tonight. What we want to do is play on home favorites of -4 or less with no rest if they were a road dog of 5 or more last night and scored 100 or more. If the opposition scored 100 or more as ahome favorite in their last game, these unrested home favorites have cashed over 80% of the time and win by an average 101-91 score. Miami is 0-9 ats vs the Hornets over the past few seasons. New Orleans is in one of their best team power angles as well tonight. They are a solid 14-1 straight up at home off a road game with no rest. Lay the small number here tonight. On Wednesday if you think this Bonus Play is strong I have a 6 unit Western Conference Game of the Year with a 17-0 system and 2 big Power Angles. In Bowl action I have a 5 unit Triple system play. All systems are hitting over 90% and the lead system at 97% long term. Those with me on Tuesday cashed big With Wisconsin. Tonight we do more damage. Take the Hornets tonight in the NBA. BOL GC
On Wednesday the Bonus Play in the NBA is on the NO. Hornets. Game 712 at 8:05 eastern. The Hornets qualify in a nice little system here tonight. What we want to do is play on home favorites of -4 or less with no rest if they were a road dog of 5 or more last night and scored 100 or more. If the opposition scored 100 or more as ahome favorite in their last game, these unrested home favorites have cashed over 80% of the time and win by an average 101-91 score. Miami is 0-9 ats vs the Hornets over the past few seasons. New Orleans is in one of their best team power angles as well tonight. They are a solid 14-1 straight up at home off a road game with no rest. Lay the small number here tonight. On Wednesday if you think this Bonus Play is strong I have a 6 unit Western Conference Game of the Year with a 17-0 system and 2 big Power Angles. In Bowl action I have a 5 unit Triple system play. All systems are hitting over 90% and the lead system at 97% long term. Those with me on Tuesday cashed big With Wisconsin. Tonight we do more damage. Take the Hornets tonight in the NBA. BOL GC
St. Bernadine Sports
Andrew Bucciarelli
Mr. Hockey
2** Colorado Avalanche (+115) over Ottawa Senators –
The Colorado Avalanche have taken the lead in the Northwest Division due to mostly play of their rookies.The Avalanche will look for their fourth consecutive road win, while the Senators look for their third straight win overall.The Senators, Jason Spezza and Daniel Alfredsson, are still out.The Avalanche play six of seven away from home starting with this game and they are 11-7-4 on the road.Look for a strong outing on the road for the Avalanche against the Sens.
2** Tampa Bay Lightning (-120) over Montreal Canadiens
Montreal has been slacking as of late and really have not shown what they could be.Tampa Bay is playing well entering the teams’ latest matchup, winning four of five after a stretch of one win in 11 games. Cammalleri of the Canadiens will be has not been playing to what he needs to be for his team to be successful and I do not see him exploding for offense against this Tampa Bay Lightning team.Tanguay has scored in two straight games and St. Louis has had two goals and six assists during his five game point streak. Look for a big night from TampA.
1* Boston Bruins (-165) over Atlanta Thrashers
Boston’s offense will look to continue their awakening against the Thrashers last week.The Bruins have had their offensive struggles with a low 2.47 goals per game.They have been held to two or fewer goals 4 times in their last five; however, the exception being a 6-4 home win over the Thrashers last Wednesday.Atlanta has allowed 22 goals during this season worst five game losing streak as Pavelec and Johan Hedberg have been slacking lately.Tim Thomas looks to get the start in net as he is 4-0 in his last four games overall and 4-0 in the last 4 meeting against the Thrashers. Look for another big night from Thomas of the Bruins.
Andrew Bucciarelli
Mr. Hockey
2** Colorado Avalanche (+115) over Ottawa Senators –
The Colorado Avalanche have taken the lead in the Northwest Division due to mostly play of their rookies.The Avalanche will look for their fourth consecutive road win, while the Senators look for their third straight win overall.The Senators, Jason Spezza and Daniel Alfredsson, are still out.The Avalanche play six of seven away from home starting with this game and they are 11-7-4 on the road.Look for a strong outing on the road for the Avalanche against the Sens.
2** Tampa Bay Lightning (-120) over Montreal Canadiens
Montreal has been slacking as of late and really have not shown what they could be.Tampa Bay is playing well entering the teams’ latest matchup, winning four of five after a stretch of one win in 11 games. Cammalleri of the Canadiens will be has not been playing to what he needs to be for his team to be successful and I do not see him exploding for offense against this Tampa Bay Lightning team.Tanguay has scored in two straight games and St. Louis has had two goals and six assists during his five game point streak. Look for a big night from TampA.
1* Boston Bruins (-165) over Atlanta Thrashers
Boston’s offense will look to continue their awakening against the Thrashers last week.The Bruins have had their offensive struggles with a low 2.47 goals per game.They have been held to two or fewer goals 4 times in their last five; however, the exception being a 6-4 home win over the Thrashers last Wednesday.Atlanta has allowed 22 goals during this season worst five game losing streak as Pavelec and Johan Hedberg have been slacking lately.Tim Thomas looks to get the start in net as he is 4-0 in his last four games overall and 4-0 in the last 4 meeting against the Thrashers. Look for another big night from Thomas of the Bruins.
NCAAB DUNKEL
Connecticut at Cincinnati
The Huskies look to take advantage of a Cincinnati team that is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games as a favorite. Connecticut is the pick (+1) according to Dunkel, which has the Huskies favored by 4. Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (+1). Here are all of today's games.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30
Game 721-722: George Washington at Harvard
Dunkel Ratings: George Washington 54.562; Harvard 64.552
Dunkel Line: Harvard by 10
Vegas Line: Harvard by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Harvard (-4 1/2)
Game 723-724: Duquesne at Old Dominion
Dunkel Ratings: Duquesne 56.716; Old Dominion 67.214
Dunkel Line: Old Dominion by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Old Dominion by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Duquesne (+12 1/2)
Game 725-726: South Florida at Louisville
Dunkel Ratings: South Florida 60.298; Louisville 71.831
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Louisville by 11
Dunkel Pick: Louisville (-11)
Game 727-728: Connecticut at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 70.520; Cincinnati 66.275
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 4
Vegas Line: Cincinnati by 1
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (+1)
Game 729-730: UAB at Virginia
Dunkel Ratings: UAB 69.136; Virginia 64.680
Dunkel Line: UAB by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Virginia by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UAB (+2 1/2)
Game 731-732: Bowling Green at Towson
Dunkel Ratings: Bowling Green 51.508; Towson 51.189
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Towson by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Bowling Green (+2 1/2)
Game 733-734: Pepperdine at Georgia
Dunkel Ratings: Pepperdine 45.148; Georgia 61.911
Dunkel Line: Georgia by 17
Vegas Line: Georgia by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia (-13 1/2)
Game 735-736: William & Mary at Maryland
Dunkel Ratings: William & Mary 57.921; Maryland 71.032
Dunkel Line: Maryland by 13
Vegas Line: Maryland by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Maryland (-11 1/2)
Game 737-738: Temple at Northern Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Temple 64.974; Northern Illinois 51.753
Dunkel Line: Temple by 13
Vegas Line: Temple by 14 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Northern Illinois (+14 1/2)
Game 739-740: Baylor at Arkansas
Dunkel Ratings: Baylor 67.580; Arkansas 58.177
Dunkel Line: Baylor by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Baylor by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baylor (-3 1/2)
Game 741-742: Northwestern at Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Northwestern 66.087; Illinois 73.734
Dunkel Line: Illinois by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Illinois by 7
Dunkel Pick: Illinois (-7)
Game 743-744: Providence at Notre Dame
Dunkel Ratings: Providence 63.077; Notre Dame 65.562
Dunkel Line: Notre Dame by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Providence (+7 1/2)
Game 745-746: Akron at Wyoming
Dunkel Ratings: Akron 60.543; Wyoming 53.545
Dunkel Line: Akron by 7
Vegas Line: Akron by 1
Dunkel Pick: Akron (-1)
Game 747-748: South Carolina at Boston CollegeDunkel Ratings: South Carolina 65.282; Boston College 65.018
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Boston College by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: South Carolina (+4 1/2)
Game 765-766: Canisius at St. Bonaventure
Dunkel Ratings: Canisius 45.717; St. Bonaventure 62.002
Dunkel Line: St. Bonaventure by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Bonaventure by 9
Dunkel Pick: St. Bonaventure (-9)
Game 767-768: Massachusetts at Davidson
Dunkel Ratings: Massachusetts 53.582; Davidson 61.961
Dunkel Line: Davidson by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Davidson by 8
Dunkel Pick: Davidson (-8)
Game 769-770: Manhattan at Vanderbilt
Dunkel Ratings: Manhattan 52.280; Vanderbilt 67.069
Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 15
Vegas Line: Vanderbilt by 16 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Manhattan (+16 1/2)
Game 771-772: Northern Colorado at TCU
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Colorado 53.695; TCU 61.256
Dunkel Line: TCU by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: TCU by 3
Dunkel Pick: TCU (-3)
Game 773-774: Tennessee State at Alabama
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee State 44.548; Alabama 67.219
Dunkel Line: Alabama by 22 1/2
Vegas Line: Alabama by 20 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Alabama (-20 1/2)
Game 775-776: Albany at North Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Albany 47.936; North Carolina 76.436
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 28 1/2
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 26
Dunkel Pick: North Carolina (-26)
Game 777-778: TX-Arlington at Michigan State
Dunkel Ratings: TX-Arlington 47.997; Michigan State 75.291
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 27 1/2
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 33
Dunkel Pick: TX-Arlington (+33)
Connecticut at Cincinnati
The Huskies look to take advantage of a Cincinnati team that is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games as a favorite. Connecticut is the pick (+1) according to Dunkel, which has the Huskies favored by 4. Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (+1). Here are all of today's games.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30
Game 721-722: George Washington at Harvard
Dunkel Ratings: George Washington 54.562; Harvard 64.552
Dunkel Line: Harvard by 10
Vegas Line: Harvard by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Harvard (-4 1/2)
Game 723-724: Duquesne at Old Dominion
Dunkel Ratings: Duquesne 56.716; Old Dominion 67.214
Dunkel Line: Old Dominion by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Old Dominion by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Duquesne (+12 1/2)
Game 725-726: South Florida at Louisville
Dunkel Ratings: South Florida 60.298; Louisville 71.831
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Louisville by 11
Dunkel Pick: Louisville (-11)
Game 727-728: Connecticut at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 70.520; Cincinnati 66.275
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 4
Vegas Line: Cincinnati by 1
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (+1)
Game 729-730: UAB at Virginia
Dunkel Ratings: UAB 69.136; Virginia 64.680
Dunkel Line: UAB by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Virginia by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UAB (+2 1/2)
Game 731-732: Bowling Green at Towson
Dunkel Ratings: Bowling Green 51.508; Towson 51.189
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Towson by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Bowling Green (+2 1/2)
Game 733-734: Pepperdine at Georgia
Dunkel Ratings: Pepperdine 45.148; Georgia 61.911
Dunkel Line: Georgia by 17
Vegas Line: Georgia by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia (-13 1/2)
Game 735-736: William & Mary at Maryland
Dunkel Ratings: William & Mary 57.921; Maryland 71.032
Dunkel Line: Maryland by 13
Vegas Line: Maryland by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Maryland (-11 1/2)
Game 737-738: Temple at Northern Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Temple 64.974; Northern Illinois 51.753
Dunkel Line: Temple by 13
Vegas Line: Temple by 14 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Northern Illinois (+14 1/2)
Game 739-740: Baylor at Arkansas
Dunkel Ratings: Baylor 67.580; Arkansas 58.177
Dunkel Line: Baylor by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Baylor by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baylor (-3 1/2)
Game 741-742: Northwestern at Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Northwestern 66.087; Illinois 73.734
Dunkel Line: Illinois by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Illinois by 7
Dunkel Pick: Illinois (-7)
Game 743-744: Providence at Notre Dame
Dunkel Ratings: Providence 63.077; Notre Dame 65.562
Dunkel Line: Notre Dame by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Providence (+7 1/2)
Game 745-746: Akron at Wyoming
Dunkel Ratings: Akron 60.543; Wyoming 53.545
Dunkel Line: Akron by 7
Vegas Line: Akron by 1
Dunkel Pick: Akron (-1)
Game 747-748: South Carolina at Boston CollegeDunkel Ratings: South Carolina 65.282; Boston College 65.018
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Boston College by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: South Carolina (+4 1/2)
Game 765-766: Canisius at St. Bonaventure
Dunkel Ratings: Canisius 45.717; St. Bonaventure 62.002
Dunkel Line: St. Bonaventure by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Bonaventure by 9
Dunkel Pick: St. Bonaventure (-9)
Game 767-768: Massachusetts at Davidson
Dunkel Ratings: Massachusetts 53.582; Davidson 61.961
Dunkel Line: Davidson by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Davidson by 8
Dunkel Pick: Davidson (-8)
Game 769-770: Manhattan at Vanderbilt
Dunkel Ratings: Manhattan 52.280; Vanderbilt 67.069
Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 15
Vegas Line: Vanderbilt by 16 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Manhattan (+16 1/2)
Game 771-772: Northern Colorado at TCU
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Colorado 53.695; TCU 61.256
Dunkel Line: TCU by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: TCU by 3
Dunkel Pick: TCU (-3)
Game 773-774: Tennessee State at Alabama
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee State 44.548; Alabama 67.219
Dunkel Line: Alabama by 22 1/2
Vegas Line: Alabama by 20 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Alabama (-20 1/2)
Game 775-776: Albany at North Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Albany 47.936; North Carolina 76.436
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 28 1/2
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 26
Dunkel Pick: North Carolina (-26)
Game 777-778: TX-Arlington at Michigan State
Dunkel Ratings: TX-Arlington 47.997; Michigan State 75.291
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 27 1/2
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 33
Dunkel Pick: TX-Arlington (+33)
NCAAB WRITE-UP
Wednesday, December 30
Information on the best of Wednesday night's college hoop games........
George Washington won five of last six games, winning last three away games by total of 10 points; they beat Ivy's Princeton by 15. A-14 road underdogs are 15-28 against the spread this season. Harvard is 8-2, with five wins in last six games vs D-I foes; they're 2-1 as a fave. Ivy League favorites are 8-2 vs spread, 4-2 at home.
9-3 Louisville crushed its last four opponents, as it gets ready for a huge game with Kentucky Sunday; Cardinals are 3-4 vs spread as a favorite so far this year. 9-2 South Florida won last three games by 4-20-9 points; their only losses are to South Carolina by 3, Central Michigan by 3. USF is 2-0 vs spread as an underdog this season.
8-3 Cincinnati lost to Gonzaga by 2 in OT, Xavier by 4 in two OTs and UAB by 17; they lost 81-72 to UConn here LY, and have wins vs both Maryland/Vanderbilt on neutral floors. 8-2 UConn lost to Kentucky by 3, Duke by 9; this is their first true road game (went 1-2 in NYC, losing to Duke, Kentucky, beating LSU by 26).
UAB is 11-1, losing by 7 to Kent State; they've beaten Cincinnati and Butler, and won road games by 25 at Jacksonville St., 18 at S Alabama. They allowed 52.5 ppg in last four games. Virginia is 6-4, losing three times by five or less points. C-USA road underdogs are 15-14 vs spread. ACC home favorites are 19-21.
Wm & Mary won seven games in row since triple OT loss at Harvard; their other loss was by 9 at Maryland. Tribe won by 10 at Wake Forest, also upset Richmond- they get 45% of points beyond arc, 2nd-most in country. Maryland is 7-3, winning last three games by 11-43-13 points; they're 2-4 against spread as a favorite this season.
Arkansas is 7-5, winning last five games, all at home; they're 0-2 as dog this season, but did give Missouri State its only loss Dec 22. SEC home teams are 27-24 vs spread out of conference. Baylor is one of the tallest teams in country; Bears are 8-1, winning only road game at Arizona St. by 3. Big 12 road teams are 19-23 against the spread.
Northwestern is ranked for first time in 40 years; they're 10-1, winning only road game by 12 at NC State. Wildcats are 3-1 vs spread as a dog- they've got three starters back from LY's 17-14 team. Illinois is 8-4 after losing to Missouri for first time in 10 years; they're 2-7 vs spread as a favorite. Northwestern lost at home to Illini by a point last season.
Notre Dame won five of last six games, but loss was as 21-point fave vs LMU, a bad loss; Irish beat Providence 103-84 LY- they're 4-3 as a fave this season. Friars are 8-4, 2-2 on road, losing by 9 at Alabama, by 4 at Rhode Island. Notre Dame ranked 4th in country in experience, Friars rank 253rd. Favorites covered three of first four Big East games.
Akron is 8-3, winning last four games by 24-29-12-20 points; they are 0-2 on road, losing by 21 at NC State, 12 at Texas A&M. MAC road teams are 21-25 vs spread out of conference. Wyoming is 5-5, beating Boise State by 26, Northern Colorado by 6 at home. Mountain West home teams are 26-17 against the spread in non-conference games.
South Carolina is 8-3, 0-2 on road, losing 72-61 at Clemson, at Wofford 68-61; their other loss is 85-70 to Miami in Charleston. Boston College is 8-4- they gave up 74+ points in all four losses. Eagles are 2-6 vs the spread as a favorite. SEC road underdogs are 10-13 vs spread in their non-conference games; ACC home favorites are 19-21.
Canisius is 6-6 after 2-1 trip to Mississippi when they beat Southern Miss, New Orleans (lost to North Florida by 4);. Griffins are 3-1 vs the spread as an underdog. MAAC road dogs are 13-11 against the spread. St Bonaventure lost last four games, is just 4-5, but is 7-2 vs spread, 2-0 as a favorite. Atlantic 14 home favorites are 20-13 against the spread.
Vanderbilt is 8-3, 2-4 vs spread as favorite; they shouldn't take Jaspers lightly, since they got beat in NCAAs two years ago by Siena, a rival of Manhattan. SEC home favorites are 26-22 vs spread. Manhattan is 6-5, 3-4 on road, 2-3 as underdog; only one of their five losses is by more than nine points. MAAC road underdogs are 13-11 against spread.
TCU is 4-6 vs D-I opponents, losing last three games by 10-12-24 pts; Horned Frogs are 1-3 vs spread as favorite. Mountain West home faves are 23-15 against the spread. Northern Colorado is 11-3, 4-3 away from home, losing by 1 at Oklahoma, 6 at Wyoming, 24 at Montana State. Big Sky road underdogs are 23-18 against the spread.
Wednesday, December 30
Information on the best of Wednesday night's college hoop games........
George Washington won five of last six games, winning last three away games by total of 10 points; they beat Ivy's Princeton by 15. A-14 road underdogs are 15-28 against the spread this season. Harvard is 8-2, with five wins in last six games vs D-I foes; they're 2-1 as a fave. Ivy League favorites are 8-2 vs spread, 4-2 at home.
9-3 Louisville crushed its last four opponents, as it gets ready for a huge game with Kentucky Sunday; Cardinals are 3-4 vs spread as a favorite so far this year. 9-2 South Florida won last three games by 4-20-9 points; their only losses are to South Carolina by 3, Central Michigan by 3. USF is 2-0 vs spread as an underdog this season.
8-3 Cincinnati lost to Gonzaga by 2 in OT, Xavier by 4 in two OTs and UAB by 17; they lost 81-72 to UConn here LY, and have wins vs both Maryland/Vanderbilt on neutral floors. 8-2 UConn lost to Kentucky by 3, Duke by 9; this is their first true road game (went 1-2 in NYC, losing to Duke, Kentucky, beating LSU by 26).
UAB is 11-1, losing by 7 to Kent State; they've beaten Cincinnati and Butler, and won road games by 25 at Jacksonville St., 18 at S Alabama. They allowed 52.5 ppg in last four games. Virginia is 6-4, losing three times by five or less points. C-USA road underdogs are 15-14 vs spread. ACC home favorites are 19-21.
Wm & Mary won seven games in row since triple OT loss at Harvard; their other loss was by 9 at Maryland. Tribe won by 10 at Wake Forest, also upset Richmond- they get 45% of points beyond arc, 2nd-most in country. Maryland is 7-3, winning last three games by 11-43-13 points; they're 2-4 against spread as a favorite this season.
Arkansas is 7-5, winning last five games, all at home; they're 0-2 as dog this season, but did give Missouri State its only loss Dec 22. SEC home teams are 27-24 vs spread out of conference. Baylor is one of the tallest teams in country; Bears are 8-1, winning only road game at Arizona St. by 3. Big 12 road teams are 19-23 against the spread.
Northwestern is ranked for first time in 40 years; they're 10-1, winning only road game by 12 at NC State. Wildcats are 3-1 vs spread as a dog- they've got three starters back from LY's 17-14 team. Illinois is 8-4 after losing to Missouri for first time in 10 years; they're 2-7 vs spread as a favorite. Northwestern lost at home to Illini by a point last season.
Notre Dame won five of last six games, but loss was as 21-point fave vs LMU, a bad loss; Irish beat Providence 103-84 LY- they're 4-3 as a fave this season. Friars are 8-4, 2-2 on road, losing by 9 at Alabama, by 4 at Rhode Island. Notre Dame ranked 4th in country in experience, Friars rank 253rd. Favorites covered three of first four Big East games.
Akron is 8-3, winning last four games by 24-29-12-20 points; they are 0-2 on road, losing by 21 at NC State, 12 at Texas A&M. MAC road teams are 21-25 vs spread out of conference. Wyoming is 5-5, beating Boise State by 26, Northern Colorado by 6 at home. Mountain West home teams are 26-17 against the spread in non-conference games.
South Carolina is 8-3, 0-2 on road, losing 72-61 at Clemson, at Wofford 68-61; their other loss is 85-70 to Miami in Charleston. Boston College is 8-4- they gave up 74+ points in all four losses. Eagles are 2-6 vs the spread as a favorite. SEC road underdogs are 10-13 vs spread in their non-conference games; ACC home favorites are 19-21.
Canisius is 6-6 after 2-1 trip to Mississippi when they beat Southern Miss, New Orleans (lost to North Florida by 4);. Griffins are 3-1 vs the spread as an underdog. MAAC road dogs are 13-11 against the spread. St Bonaventure lost last four games, is just 4-5, but is 7-2 vs spread, 2-0 as a favorite. Atlantic 14 home favorites are 20-13 against the spread.
Vanderbilt is 8-3, 2-4 vs spread as favorite; they shouldn't take Jaspers lightly, since they got beat in NCAAs two years ago by Siena, a rival of Manhattan. SEC home favorites are 26-22 vs spread. Manhattan is 6-5, 3-4 on road, 2-3 as underdog; only one of their five losses is by more than nine points. MAAC road underdogs are 13-11 against spread.
TCU is 4-6 vs D-I opponents, losing last three games by 10-12-24 pts; Horned Frogs are 1-3 vs spread as favorite. Mountain West home faves are 23-15 against the spread. Northern Colorado is 11-3, 4-3 away from home, losing by 1 at Oklahoma, 6 at Wyoming, 24 at Montana State. Big Sky road underdogs are 23-18 against the spread.
Brandon Lang-
The Gift that just keeps giving. 3 50 dimers.
NOTE: This extention will stay on-line until the Holiday Bowl at 8pm eastern.
50 DIME - BOWLING GREEN-IDAHO OVER - I can't see this game not going over the posted total.
Of all the bowl games we have this year, this game has the 2nd highest posted total on the board at it's current number of 68.
Let's start with SMU-Nevada which closed at 71, and was never even close with a 45-10 final while just the other night A&M/Georgia was posted at 66 and they sniffed it at 44-20.
However, this game between these two is a whole different ball game entirely.
The strength of both offenses plays right into the weakness of both defenses and normally when you get something like that it is flat out a shootout.
Bowling Green will air it out with Tyler Sheehan to Freddie Barnes against the 113th pass defense in the entire country that hasn't had an INT since October.
Idaho will run the ball against the 103rd rush defense in the entire country, and they will get their big plays on the ground.
In a near pick'em game, Vegas is telling you this game will go right down to the wire and it wouldn't suprise me if we had OT.
Their last game of the year Idaho played Utah State and they combined 101 points in a 52-49 Idaho win over a Utah State who threw for close to 400 yards with the 35th best passing attack.
Bowling Green has the 8th best with the best receiver in the country playing the last game of his collegiate career 5 catches short of the NCAA record for catches in a season.
The Falcons scored over 30 points in 8 of their 12 games this year while Idaho surpassed that mark in 7 of their 12.
I will come strong with the Over (68 points as I type this), and call for the most entertaining bowl game so far with big plays, a ton of points and who has the ball last wins, maybe in OT.
50 DIME - ARIZONA WILDCATS - I will let Nebraska get all the hype they want coming off the near miss of beating Texas but the fact still remains, they have no offense.
And the bottom line for me in this game is the fact if you are going to cover a number like this you have got to be able to put some points on the board and Nebraska has trouble doing that.
This line has moved to the Cornhuskers being the favorite and getting value with what I feel is the better team and believe it or not is the better overall defense, I will gladly take the points.
Nebraska was 1 second away from a BCS bowl berth, and that has got to still weigh heavily on their mind here regardless of what they portray to the press.
This game will come down who is able to make more plays offensively when they are their to make and Arizona has that edge, especially with Nebraska starting true freshman Green.
Green will be asked to manage the game, take no chances, do not turn the ball over and let's keep the game close and win it with my defense or special teams in the 4th quarter.
That may sound great and look good on paper but asking a true freshman to do that against a well scouted defense who will be perfectly game planed will play right into the hands of Arizona.
Wouldn't suprise me if before games end Pelini benches the true freshman and looks for Lee to rally them.
I will ride the Arizona Wildcats in this game who's defense will match up really well with anything Nebraska tries to do offensively and call for this small dog to win the game outright.
50 DIME - NEBRASKA-ARIZONA UNDER - This total is posted at 40 1/2 for a reason.
It's because of the Nebraska defense. Plain and simple.
They are ranked 8th nationally in overall defense, and after their performance against Texas in the Big 12 Championship Game they deserve all the hype they get.
However, don't lose sight of Arizona and their defense which matched up against the poor excuse of a Nebraska offense, will look very good as well.
This game will be much like an NFL game in it's approach by the two head coaches which will consist of playing the field position game and look for my defense to make a play.
Games stay Under the total because teams settle for field goals instead of touchdowns when they get in the red zone, and I see that being the case here as well.
My dollar is going to be on the Under here as defense will be the name of the game here and I will force these offenses to find a way to get over this number.
Personally, I just don't see it.
FREE SELECTION - BOWLING GREEN FALCONS
The Gift that just keeps giving. 3 50 dimers.
NOTE: This extention will stay on-line until the Holiday Bowl at 8pm eastern.
50 DIME - BOWLING GREEN-IDAHO OVER - I can't see this game not going over the posted total.
Of all the bowl games we have this year, this game has the 2nd highest posted total on the board at it's current number of 68.
Let's start with SMU-Nevada which closed at 71, and was never even close with a 45-10 final while just the other night A&M/Georgia was posted at 66 and they sniffed it at 44-20.
However, this game between these two is a whole different ball game entirely.
The strength of both offenses plays right into the weakness of both defenses and normally when you get something like that it is flat out a shootout.
Bowling Green will air it out with Tyler Sheehan to Freddie Barnes against the 113th pass defense in the entire country that hasn't had an INT since October.
Idaho will run the ball against the 103rd rush defense in the entire country, and they will get their big plays on the ground.
In a near pick'em game, Vegas is telling you this game will go right down to the wire and it wouldn't suprise me if we had OT.
Their last game of the year Idaho played Utah State and they combined 101 points in a 52-49 Idaho win over a Utah State who threw for close to 400 yards with the 35th best passing attack.
Bowling Green has the 8th best with the best receiver in the country playing the last game of his collegiate career 5 catches short of the NCAA record for catches in a season.
The Falcons scored over 30 points in 8 of their 12 games this year while Idaho surpassed that mark in 7 of their 12.
I will come strong with the Over (68 points as I type this), and call for the most entertaining bowl game so far with big plays, a ton of points and who has the ball last wins, maybe in OT.
50 DIME - ARIZONA WILDCATS - I will let Nebraska get all the hype they want coming off the near miss of beating Texas but the fact still remains, they have no offense.
And the bottom line for me in this game is the fact if you are going to cover a number like this you have got to be able to put some points on the board and Nebraska has trouble doing that.
This line has moved to the Cornhuskers being the favorite and getting value with what I feel is the better team and believe it or not is the better overall defense, I will gladly take the points.
Nebraska was 1 second away from a BCS bowl berth, and that has got to still weigh heavily on their mind here regardless of what they portray to the press.
This game will come down who is able to make more plays offensively when they are their to make and Arizona has that edge, especially with Nebraska starting true freshman Green.
Green will be asked to manage the game, take no chances, do not turn the ball over and let's keep the game close and win it with my defense or special teams in the 4th quarter.
That may sound great and look good on paper but asking a true freshman to do that against a well scouted defense who will be perfectly game planed will play right into the hands of Arizona.
Wouldn't suprise me if before games end Pelini benches the true freshman and looks for Lee to rally them.
I will ride the Arizona Wildcats in this game who's defense will match up really well with anything Nebraska tries to do offensively and call for this small dog to win the game outright.
50 DIME - NEBRASKA-ARIZONA UNDER - This total is posted at 40 1/2 for a reason.
It's because of the Nebraska defense. Plain and simple.
They are ranked 8th nationally in overall defense, and after their performance against Texas in the Big 12 Championship Game they deserve all the hype they get.
However, don't lose sight of Arizona and their defense which matched up against the poor excuse of a Nebraska offense, will look very good as well.
This game will be much like an NFL game in it's approach by the two head coaches which will consist of playing the field position game and look for my defense to make a play.
Games stay Under the total because teams settle for field goals instead of touchdowns when they get in the red zone, and I see that being the case here as well.
My dollar is going to be on the Under here as defense will be the name of the game here and I will force these offenses to find a way to get over this number.
Personally, I just don't see it.
FREE SELECTION - BOWLING GREEN FALCONS
Puresportsbetting Predictions Record YTD 172-137
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