RATED PICKS
FB 12/30 Bowling Green at Idaho pick: Bowling Green pts: -1.0 2 units
CFB 12/30 Nebraska at Arizona pick: Nebraska pts: -3.0 2 units
CBB 12/30 William & Mary at Maryland pick: Maryland pts: -11.5 2 units
CBB 12/30 Canisius at St Bonaventure pick: St Bonaventure pts: -9 2 units
CBB 12/30 Massachusetts at Davidson pick: Massachusetts pts: +8 2 units
NBA 12/30 Charlotte Bobcats at Toronto Raptors pick: Toronto Raptors pts: -5.5 2 units
NBA 12/30 Utah Jazz at Minnesota Timberwolves pick: Utah Jazz pts: -7 2 units
FB 12/30 Bowling Green at Idaho pick: Bowling Green pts: -1.0 2 units
CFB 12/30 Nebraska at Arizona pick: Nebraska pts: -3.0 2 units
CBB 12/30 William & Mary at Maryland pick: Maryland pts: -11.5 2 units
CBB 12/30 Canisius at St Bonaventure pick: St Bonaventure pts: -9 2 units
CBB 12/30 Massachusetts at Davidson pick: Massachusetts pts: +8 2 units
NBA 12/30 Charlotte Bobcats at Toronto Raptors pick: Toronto Raptors pts: -5.5 2 units
NBA 12/30 Utah Jazz at Minnesota Timberwolves pick: Utah Jazz pts: -7 2 units
ROBERT FERRINGO
3-Unit Play. Take #732 Towson (-3) over Bowling Green (7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30)
Note: You should have a 3-Unit Play on Towson. We're bumping it up from 1.5 Units.
1-Unit Play. Take #755 Eastern Kentucky (-5) over UT-Chattanooga (8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30)
1-Unit Play. Take #763 Northeastern (-1) over Kent State (11 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30)
1-Unit Play. Take #739 Baylor (-4) over Arkansas (9 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30)
1-Unit Play. Take #748 Boston College (-4.5) over South Carolina (9 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30)
1-Unit Play. Take #728 Cincinnati (-2) over Connecticut (7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30)
0.5-Unit Play. Take #730 Virginia (-3) over UAB (7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30)
1-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #735 William & Mary (+17.5) over Maryland (7:30 p.m.) AND Take #746 Wyoming (+7.5) over Akron (9 p.m.)
1-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #742 Illinois (-3) over Northwestern (9 p.m.) AND Take #767 Massachusetts (+13.5) over Davidson (7 p.m.)
1-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #735 William & Mary (+17.5) over Maryland (7:30 p.m.) AND Take #742 Illinois (-3) over Northwestern (9 p.m.)
0.5-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #749 Buffalo (-5) over Liberty (4:30 p.m.) AND Take #738 Northern Illinois (+17.5) over Temple (8 p.m.)
0.5-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #749 Buffalo (-5) over Liberty (4:30 p.m.) AND Take #735 William & Mary (+17.5) over Maryland (7:30 p.m.)
3-Unit Play. Take #732 Towson (-3) over Bowling Green (7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30)
Note: You should have a 3-Unit Play on Towson. We're bumping it up from 1.5 Units.
1-Unit Play. Take #755 Eastern Kentucky (-5) over UT-Chattanooga (8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30)
1-Unit Play. Take #763 Northeastern (-1) over Kent State (11 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30)
1-Unit Play. Take #739 Baylor (-4) over Arkansas (9 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30)
1-Unit Play. Take #748 Boston College (-4.5) over South Carolina (9 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30)
1-Unit Play. Take #728 Cincinnati (-2) over Connecticut (7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30)
0.5-Unit Play. Take #730 Virginia (-3) over UAB (7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30)
1-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #735 William & Mary (+17.5) over Maryland (7:30 p.m.) AND Take #746 Wyoming (+7.5) over Akron (9 p.m.)
1-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #742 Illinois (-3) over Northwestern (9 p.m.) AND Take #767 Massachusetts (+13.5) over Davidson (7 p.m.)
1-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #735 William & Mary (+17.5) over Maryland (7:30 p.m.) AND Take #742 Illinois (-3) over Northwestern (9 p.m.)
0.5-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #749 Buffalo (-5) over Liberty (4:30 p.m.) AND Take #738 Northern Illinois (+17.5) over Temple (8 p.m.)
0.5-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #749 Buffalo (-5) over Liberty (4:30 p.m.) AND Take #735 William & Mary (+17.5) over Maryland (7:30 p.m.)
ANDREW BUCCIARELLI (Not the opera singer)
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.
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.
BPO Sports Corp
12/30/2009, 8pm
Current Line: Arizona -1
Nebraska was a foot away from an upset of Texas and a BCS berth in the Big 12 title game. Instead, the Longhorns’ winning field goal snuck inside the upright. Now the Cornhuskers must settle for the Holiday Bowl in San Diego, taking on Arizona. The Wildcats themselves were seconds away from upsetting Oregon a few weeks back, which could have meant a Rose Bowl berth. In that regard, this could be the disappointment bowl of 2009. The Huskers arrive in San Diego boasting one of the best defenses in the nation. Nebraska is second in the Football Bowl Subdivision in points allowed at 11.2 per game and ninth in total defense, giving up an average of 284.5 yards. The Huskers held Texas to 202 total yards even though it had been averaging 451.6 yards and 43.0 points. We feel the Pac 10 is a little soft and thrives on finesse type games so let's see how they stand up against the tough-nosed defense like Big Red brings to the table. We predict it not to go so well for the Pac-10 as has been shown so far in this bowl season.
NEBRASKA is 26-10 ATS (+15.0 Units) vs. excellent passing teams with a completion pct. of 62% or better since 1992. The average score was NEBRASKA 29.9, OPPONENT 24.1
HKC 8-2 Bowls System Play
Play Nebraska +1, HKC 3*
12/30/2009, 8pm
Current Line: Arizona -1
Nebraska was a foot away from an upset of Texas and a BCS berth in the Big 12 title game. Instead, the Longhorns’ winning field goal snuck inside the upright. Now the Cornhuskers must settle for the Holiday Bowl in San Diego, taking on Arizona. The Wildcats themselves were seconds away from upsetting Oregon a few weeks back, which could have meant a Rose Bowl berth. In that regard, this could be the disappointment bowl of 2009. The Huskers arrive in San Diego boasting one of the best defenses in the nation. Nebraska is second in the Football Bowl Subdivision in points allowed at 11.2 per game and ninth in total defense, giving up an average of 284.5 yards. The Huskers held Texas to 202 total yards even though it had been averaging 451.6 yards and 43.0 points. We feel the Pac 10 is a little soft and thrives on finesse type games so let's see how they stand up against the tough-nosed defense like Big Red brings to the table. We predict it not to go so well for the Pac-10 as has been shown so far in this bowl season.
NEBRASKA is 26-10 ATS (+15.0 Units) vs. excellent passing teams with a completion pct. of 62% or better since 1992. The average score was NEBRASKA 29.9, OPPONENT 24.1
HKC 8-2 Bowls System Play
Play Nebraska +1, HKC 3*
Dr. Bob sports
**Nebraska (-1) 21 Arizona 13 Nebraska is the best defensive team in the nation and they should be able to win this game on the strength of that unit. The Cornhuskers defense played pretty well the first couple of games, but that unit really became a dominant one with LB Phillip Dillard starting playing in week 3. Dillard wasn't even starting until later in the year, but he led the team in tackles per game and had 11 tackles for loss. With Dillard contributing along with the nation's top defensive player Ndamukong Suh (23 tackles for loss and 11 passes defended as a defensive tackle!), Jared Crick (9.5 sacks and 15 total TFL), and Barry Turner (16 TFL) the Huskers simply dominated. In those last 11 games the Huskers yielded just 3.9 yards per play to teams that would combine to average 5.7 yppl against an average defensive team.
Arizona's spread attack is very similar to the one that Texas Tech employs and people will cite the 31 points that the Red Raiders scored against Nebraska back in October. However, Texas Tech only gained 259 total yards at a modest 4.5 yppl in that game and were helped by an 82 yard fumble return touchdown and a +2 in turnover margin. Arizona has a pretty good offense, averaging 5.6 yppl against teams that would allow 5.1 yppl to an average team, but Nebraska still has a huge advantage with their defense and the Huskers have shut down much better offensive units than the Wildcats possess. My math model forecasts just 4.2 yppl for Arizona in this game, so scoring will be difficult for the Wildcats.
Unfortunately for Nebraska, their offense went from being pretty good to being dismal over the second half of the season. The Cornhuskers were only 0.1 yppl worse than average offensively for the season (5.3 yppl against teams that would allow 5.4 yppl to an average team), but quarterback Zac Lee ran up his passing stats against bad defensive teams while struggling mightily against good defensive teams. I would rate the Huskers' offense at 0.6 yppl worse than average when I take out the early season games against bad defensive teams. Arizona's defense is 0.7 yppl better than average, allowing 5.1 yppl to teams that would average 5.8 yppl against an average defense, and my math model (after making the negative adjustment to Nebraska's offense) projects just 4.4 yppl for Nebraska in this game.
Nebraska's other advantage, besides their great defense, is their outstanding special teams, which rank among the best in the nation. My math model favors Nebraska by 3 1/2 points in this game even after significantly downgrading their offense and the Cornhuskers apply to a very good 71-28-2 ATS bowl game statistical match-up indicator while Arizona applies to a negative 3-22 ATS bowl game angle. I'll take Nebraska in a 2-Star Best Bet at -1 or better. I'll also lean with Under 38 points or higher
**Nebraska (-1) 21 Arizona 13 Nebraska is the best defensive team in the nation and they should be able to win this game on the strength of that unit. The Cornhuskers defense played pretty well the first couple of games, but that unit really became a dominant one with LB Phillip Dillard starting playing in week 3. Dillard wasn't even starting until later in the year, but he led the team in tackles per game and had 11 tackles for loss. With Dillard contributing along with the nation's top defensive player Ndamukong Suh (23 tackles for loss and 11 passes defended as a defensive tackle!), Jared Crick (9.5 sacks and 15 total TFL), and Barry Turner (16 TFL) the Huskers simply dominated. In those last 11 games the Huskers yielded just 3.9 yards per play to teams that would combine to average 5.7 yppl against an average defensive team.
Arizona's spread attack is very similar to the one that Texas Tech employs and people will cite the 31 points that the Red Raiders scored against Nebraska back in October. However, Texas Tech only gained 259 total yards at a modest 4.5 yppl in that game and were helped by an 82 yard fumble return touchdown and a +2 in turnover margin. Arizona has a pretty good offense, averaging 5.6 yppl against teams that would allow 5.1 yppl to an average team, but Nebraska still has a huge advantage with their defense and the Huskers have shut down much better offensive units than the Wildcats possess. My math model forecasts just 4.2 yppl for Arizona in this game, so scoring will be difficult for the Wildcats.
Unfortunately for Nebraska, their offense went from being pretty good to being dismal over the second half of the season. The Cornhuskers were only 0.1 yppl worse than average offensively for the season (5.3 yppl against teams that would allow 5.4 yppl to an average team), but quarterback Zac Lee ran up his passing stats against bad defensive teams while struggling mightily against good defensive teams. I would rate the Huskers' offense at 0.6 yppl worse than average when I take out the early season games against bad defensive teams. Arizona's defense is 0.7 yppl better than average, allowing 5.1 yppl to teams that would average 5.8 yppl against an average defense, and my math model (after making the negative adjustment to Nebraska's offense) projects just 4.4 yppl for Nebraska in this game.
Nebraska's other advantage, besides their great defense, is their outstanding special teams, which rank among the best in the nation. My math model favors Nebraska by 3 1/2 points in this game even after significantly downgrading their offense and the Cornhuskers apply to a very good 71-28-2 ATS bowl game statistical match-up indicator while Arizona applies to a negative 3-22 ATS bowl game angle. I'll take Nebraska in a 2-Star Best Bet at -1 or better. I'll also lean with Under 38 points or higher
Guess who?
"Due to technical difficulties, today's Daily video is unavailble. The free pick for Wednesday, December 30th is Bowling Green."
Name that man?
Brandon Lang
It seems like the technical difficulties are with the picks given the night before. Every time this guy shits the bed the following day it's the typical excuse. Rather classic.
I post this because there are 1 or 2 new RX members daily who have seen the movie or think this guy is god. STAY AWAY from his 3-PACK tonight guys and stay away in general.
"Due to technical difficulties, today's Daily video is unavailble. The free pick for Wednesday, December 30th is Bowling Green."
Name that man?
Brandon Lang
It seems like the technical difficulties are with the picks given the night before. Every time this guy shits the bed the following day it's the typical excuse. Rather classic.
I post this because there are 1 or 2 new RX members daily who have seen the movie or think this guy is god. STAY AWAY from his 3-PACK tonight guys and stay away in general.
Did you see this post from Al DeMarco on the WhoWillCover site?
Brandon Lang Lost Again
You're surprised?
Brandon Lang lost his 100 dime Bowl play on Miami on Tuesday.
Just like he went 0-3 with 25 dime Bowl plays on Monday.
Sunday he lost his 50 dime Bowl play on Kentucky.
And let's not forget Saturday when he lost his 75 dime Bowl play on Ohio.
The proof of his inability to pick a college bowl winner - 5 straight losses since Saturday - was (and remains) right there on his homepage.
I'm the guy who demands the recent results of every handicapper, including Lang's be posted on their respective homepage. If you didn't read it and still fell for his 100 dime release, that's not my fault.
Throughout his career, Lang has produced both tremenous winning streaks and horrendous losing streaks; there is rarely an in-between. It's the typical "peak and valley" results that plague many handicappers across the country. Catch these guys on the right wave and you make a bundle. Hop on board at the wrong time, and you bankroll is sunk before the S.O.S can be sent.
With that being said, there is a question you must ask yourself: When Lang is losing, why are you buying his selections in the first place? Obviously you're drawn to him because he had a movie made about his life, but in doing so you're missing out on a number of other outstanding options right here at this site.
The question again begging to be answered is
why do you persist in buying Lang's plays when he's losing?
Listen, if you're going to fade his plays during his infamous losing streaks, that's a potential strategy. But to buy in when he's in one of those losing streaks rather than taking the time to choose one of the many handicappers who are winning, is foolishness on your part.
One more thing: I've often said that without integrity, we have nothing at this site. Displaying Lang's losing record for days on end, and addressing the situation in this public forum for the world to see, is proof positive of my commitment to making sure that you are never deceived and this site's integrity is never compromised.
Attention Long-Term Brandon Lang Package Players
Furthermore, if you are currently on a long-term package with Lang, by all means contact Customer Service and ask them to switch you to one of the other in-house handicappers for free. There is no reason you should continue chasing bad money with good like Lang does when he's losing.
