DON BEST STEAM
9:39:26am 2009-12-30 711 Miami +1
9:21:00am 2009-12-30 714 Minnesota Over 201
9:19:35am 2009-12-30 712 New Orleans Over 191½
9:16:51am 2009-12-30 751 Jacksonville +8½
9:06:59am 2009-12-30 761 Wofford -4
9:06:26am 2009-12-30 738 No Illinois +13
8:55:49am 2009-12-30 754 Liu Brooklyn +9½
8:36:07am 2009-12-30 742 Illinois -7½
8:32:26am 2009-12-30 732 Towson Over 138
8:23:55am 2009-12-30 709 New York -2
8:21:18am 2009-12-30 704 Indiana Over 205
8:19:29am 2009-12-30 726 Louisville -11½
8:17:39am 2009-12-30 718 Sacramento Under 207½
8:09:15am 2009-12-30 768 Davidson -8
8:08:56am 2009-12-30 732 Towson -2½
7:57:46am 2009-12-30 708 Cleveland -6
9:39:26am 2009-12-30 711 Miami +1
9:21:00am 2009-12-30 714 Minnesota Over 201
9:19:35am 2009-12-30 712 New Orleans Over 191½
9:16:51am 2009-12-30 751 Jacksonville +8½
9:06:59am 2009-12-30 761 Wofford -4
9:06:26am 2009-12-30 738 No Illinois +13
8:55:49am 2009-12-30 754 Liu Brooklyn +9½
8:36:07am 2009-12-30 742 Illinois -7½
8:32:26am 2009-12-30 732 Towson Over 138
8:23:55am 2009-12-30 709 New York -2
8:21:18am 2009-12-30 704 Indiana Over 205
8:19:29am 2009-12-30 726 Louisville -11½
8:17:39am 2009-12-30 718 Sacramento Under 207½
8:09:15am 2009-12-30 768 Davidson -8
8:08:56am 2009-12-30 732 Towson -2½
7:57:46am 2009-12-30 708 Cleveland -6
SAMMY JANKUS
Nebraska vs Arizona
4* Arizona -1.5
Wow, the Huskers got ROBBED in the Big 12 championship game when Texas QB ‘Dolt’ McCoy ran out the clock on the game’s final play – only to be rescued by a Texas timekeeper who put one second back so the Horns could kick the winning field goal. I have no clue why the Wildcats are favored over a vastly superior Nebraska team. With Husker NT Ndamukong Suh shutting down the Wildcats offense, I think Big Red wins in a runaway – so your play is on ARIZONA.
Nebraska vs Arizona
4* Arizona -1.5
Wow, the Huskers got ROBBED in the Big 12 championship game when Texas QB ‘Dolt’ McCoy ran out the clock on the game’s final play – only to be rescued by a Texas timekeeper who put one second back so the Horns could kick the winning field goal. I have no clue why the Wildcats are favored over a vastly superior Nebraska team. With Husker NT Ndamukong Suh shutting down the Wildcats offense, I think Big Red wins in a runaway – so your play is on ARIZONA.
I'd say pretty good.....
Defense
<table class="data" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="1"><tbody><tr> <td class="datahl2"> </td> <td class="datahl2c">Record </td> <td class="datahl2c">Rank </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="datahl2">Total Yards</td> <td class="datacellc"> 284.2</td> <td class="datacellc"> 9</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="datahl2">Passing Yards</td> <td class="datacellc"> 188.9</td> <td class="datacellc"> 24</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="datahl2">Rushing Yards</td> <td class="datacellc"> 95.3</td> <td class="datacellc"> 10</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="datahl2">Points Allowed</td> <td class="datacellc"> 11.2</td> <td class="datacellc"> 2</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="datahl2">Field Goal %</td> <td class="datacellc"> 50</td> <td class="datacellc"> 2</td></tr></tbody></table>
LARRY NESS
REASON FOR PICK: At 7:00 ET, my 10* NBA Game of the Month is on Atlanta. These teams faced each other at Atlanta yesterday with the Cavaliers earning a minor upset. Off that loss and having been swept by Cleveland in last year's playoffs, we should see the best of the Hawks tonight. Everyone knows that Lebron is a great player. He's arguably the best in the entire conference, if not the league. The Hawks are the more complete "team" though. A starting frontcourt of Smith (15.2-8.0), Horford (13.8-9.9) and Williams (10.2-5.1) plays with a backcourt that consists of Johnson (21.2-5.2-5.0) and Bibby (9.3-4.3 APG) as its starters plus Crawford (17.1) adding outstanding contributions of the bench. Atlanta's bench may be just as deep as Cleveland's. Last night, it was the Hawks in the role of the favorite. Tonight, the situation is reversed. Why is that noteworthy? Check this out. The Cavaliers are perfect (SU and ATS) as underdogs on the season. They're only 13-15 ATS in the favorite role though and they're also just 5-9 ATS at home. Like the Cavaliers, the Hawks have thrived when getting points. They're 4-1 ATS when playing in the underdog role, three of those wins (at Dallas, at Boston, at Portland) coming in outright fashion. The Hawks have also won 10 of 15 when playing the second of back to back games, going 9-4-1 ATS. Only one of those 15 games resulted in a double-digit loss. They've hung within six of the Cavaliers in two of their last three regular season games here and will do so again tonight. *10
REASON FOR PICK: At 7:00 ET, my 10* NBA Game of the Month is on Atlanta. These teams faced each other at Atlanta yesterday with the Cavaliers earning a minor upset. Off that loss and having been swept by Cleveland in last year's playoffs, we should see the best of the Hawks tonight. Everyone knows that Lebron is a great player. He's arguably the best in the entire conference, if not the league. The Hawks are the more complete "team" though. A starting frontcourt of Smith (15.2-8.0), Horford (13.8-9.9) and Williams (10.2-5.1) plays with a backcourt that consists of Johnson (21.2-5.2-5.0) and Bibby (9.3-4.3 APG) as its starters plus Crawford (17.1) adding outstanding contributions of the bench. Atlanta's bench may be just as deep as Cleveland's. Last night, it was the Hawks in the role of the favorite. Tonight, the situation is reversed. Why is that noteworthy? Check this out. The Cavaliers are perfect (SU and ATS) as underdogs on the season. They're only 13-15 ATS in the favorite role though and they're also just 5-9 ATS at home. Like the Cavaliers, the Hawks have thrived when getting points. They're 4-1 ATS when playing in the underdog role, three of those wins (at Dallas, at Boston, at Portland) coming in outright fashion. The Hawks have also won 10 of 15 when playing the second of back to back games, going 9-4-1 ATS. Only one of those 15 games resulted in a double-digit loss. They've hung within six of the Cavaliers in two of their last three regular season games here and will do so again tonight. *10
B l a c K W i d o W / B i l L Y o u n G
6* W ido w W iseg uy NBA "S TE AL" of the Week on Milwaukee Bucks +10.5(-109 at 5dimes)
The Bucks catching double-digit points Wednesday is an absolute gift from the odds makers. The Bucks may be just 3-10 in road games this season, but they've gone 7-6 ATS and are losing by an average of only 4.7 points/game away from home. Orlando is 12-3 at home this season, but they are winning by an average of 8.6 points/game so you can see why the Bucks are showing so much value here against the spread. The Bucks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. The Magic are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Central opponents. Take Milwaukee and the points.
5* W iseg uy Holiday Bowl "T ota l" B LOWO UT on Nebraska/Arizona OVER 40.5(-110 at 5dimes)
This is a very low total here tonight because the odds makers are putting too much stock in these defenses, and not giving enough credit to their offenses. Arizona scores 29.7 points/game this season, while Nebraska is putting up 24.5 points/game. Both teams should have no problem scoring at least 3 touchdowns apiece to get the OVER here. Take the OVER 40.5 points
4* on Temple -12(-110 at 5dimes)
Temple is one of the best teams in the country that nobody knows about. The Owls have made their way into the Top-25 after starting the season 10-2 and winning games against Villanova and Seton Hall. Now they face a 2-7 Northern Illinois team that has lost 5 of their last 6 games. They have lost 3 of their last 4 by double-digits. Northern Illinois is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons. Temple is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) as a road favorite or pick over the last 3 seasons. Take Temple and lay the points.
6* W ido w W iseg uy NBA "S TE AL" of the Week on Milwaukee Bucks +10.5(-109 at 5dimes)
The Bucks catching double-digit points Wednesday is an absolute gift from the odds makers. The Bucks may be just 3-10 in road games this season, but they've gone 7-6 ATS and are losing by an average of only 4.7 points/game away from home. Orlando is 12-3 at home this season, but they are winning by an average of 8.6 points/game so you can see why the Bucks are showing so much value here against the spread. The Bucks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. The Magic are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Central opponents. Take Milwaukee and the points.
5* W iseg uy Holiday Bowl "T ota l" B LOWO UT on Nebraska/Arizona OVER 40.5(-110 at 5dimes)
This is a very low total here tonight because the odds makers are putting too much stock in these defenses, and not giving enough credit to their offenses. Arizona scores 29.7 points/game this season, while Nebraska is putting up 24.5 points/game. Both teams should have no problem scoring at least 3 touchdowns apiece to get the OVER here. Take the OVER 40.5 points
4* on Temple -12(-110 at 5dimes)
Temple is one of the best teams in the country that nobody knows about. The Owls have made their way into the Top-25 after starting the season 10-2 and winning games against Villanova and Seton Hall. Now they face a 2-7 Northern Illinois team that has lost 5 of their last 6 games. They have lost 3 of their last 4 by double-digits. Northern Illinois is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons. Temple is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) as a road favorite or pick over the last 3 seasons. Take Temple and lay the points.
Randall The Handle 12/30/09
Colorado +1.10 over OTTAWA (REG) Pinnacle
The Av’s are warming up again after losing 10 of 13 and have now won seven of its last 10 games. They’ve also played the sixth most difficult schedule in the league compared to the Senators 25th toughest according to the Sagarin ratings. The Av’s have scored four goals or more in three of its last four games and if not for a late game meltdown against the Ducks they’d have four wins in a row, as they lead 2-0 going to the third. The Sens are playing good too. However, this is a game that could be nothing but trouble for them. They rarely see the Av’s and after consecutive games against Boston, Pittsburgh, Buffalo and Montreal, all Rivalry games, we could definitely see them take a night off, especially with the Islanders coming in for a New Year’s Eve game tomorrow. Also consider that they’ve won its last two without Alfredsson and Spezza and will play again without them. This is a great spot for the visitor to catch the Sens at half speed and even if Ottawa plays its best, the Av’s still have a great shot. Play: Colorado +1.10 (Risking 2 units).
Los Angeles +1.55 over CALGARY (REG) Pinnacle
The Kings are in a mini funk at the moment but this team works too hard to take it too seriously and it’s only a matter of time before they get back on track. At this price and against the reeling Flames, the Kings are most definitely worthy of some strong consideration here. In fact, Calgary has just two lousy wins over its last eight games and they’re struggling miserably to score goals. They also have the Oilers on deck tomorrow night in what is becoming a traditional New Year’s Eve match-up. Interestingly enough, the home teams went 6-1 last New Year’s Eve but the day before, on the 30th, the home teams lost six of eight games played and again, Calgary will host the Oilers tomorrow. Nice spot and a definite overlay on the visitor. Play: Los Angeles +1.55 (Risking 2 units).
Montreal +1.01 over TAMPA BAY Pinnacle
The Canadiens are getting some healthy bodies back. One game after Brian Gionta returned, Roman Hamrlik will get back into the lineup tonight and that most certainly helps. Andrei Markov has been back for a few games now and he continues to prove that he’s as valuable a defenseman as any in the league. The Canadiens will now send out two decent lines with Cammalleri, Plekanec and Andrei Kosyn on the first line and Pouliot, Gomez, and Gionta on the second. Montreal is coming off a loss in Ottawa but probably deserved a better fate and didn’t even get a single chance on the power-play. Montreal is the leagues #1 ranked power-play unit. It would also appear that Carey Price will get the call in net after being the back-up for five games and one has to figure that he’ll be pretty jacked up to get back in there. The Bolts are warm for sure with four wins in five games and they have a terrific record against the Habs. In fact, they’ve picked up points in six straight vs Montreal with four wins and two OT losses. However, the puck line says Montreal, as the Lightning are -½ +1.50 and the puck line is something you should never ignore. Books like the Habs and that’s good information. Play: Montreal +1.01 (Risking 2 units).
Colorado +1.10 over OTTAWA (REG) Pinnacle
The Av’s are warming up again after losing 10 of 13 and have now won seven of its last 10 games. They’ve also played the sixth most difficult schedule in the league compared to the Senators 25th toughest according to the Sagarin ratings. The Av’s have scored four goals or more in three of its last four games and if not for a late game meltdown against the Ducks they’d have four wins in a row, as they lead 2-0 going to the third. The Sens are playing good too. However, this is a game that could be nothing but trouble for them. They rarely see the Av’s and after consecutive games against Boston, Pittsburgh, Buffalo and Montreal, all Rivalry games, we could definitely see them take a night off, especially with the Islanders coming in for a New Year’s Eve game tomorrow. Also consider that they’ve won its last two without Alfredsson and Spezza and will play again without them. This is a great spot for the visitor to catch the Sens at half speed and even if Ottawa plays its best, the Av’s still have a great shot. Play: Colorado +1.10 (Risking 2 units).
Los Angeles +1.55 over CALGARY (REG) Pinnacle
The Kings are in a mini funk at the moment but this team works too hard to take it too seriously and it’s only a matter of time before they get back on track. At this price and against the reeling Flames, the Kings are most definitely worthy of some strong consideration here. In fact, Calgary has just two lousy wins over its last eight games and they’re struggling miserably to score goals. They also have the Oilers on deck tomorrow night in what is becoming a traditional New Year’s Eve match-up. Interestingly enough, the home teams went 6-1 last New Year’s Eve but the day before, on the 30th, the home teams lost six of eight games played and again, Calgary will host the Oilers tomorrow. Nice spot and a definite overlay on the visitor. Play: Los Angeles +1.55 (Risking 2 units).
Montreal +1.01 over TAMPA BAY Pinnacle
The Canadiens are getting some healthy bodies back. One game after Brian Gionta returned, Roman Hamrlik will get back into the lineup tonight and that most certainly helps. Andrei Markov has been back for a few games now and he continues to prove that he’s as valuable a defenseman as any in the league. The Canadiens will now send out two decent lines with Cammalleri, Plekanec and Andrei Kosyn on the first line and Pouliot, Gomez, and Gionta on the second. Montreal is coming off a loss in Ottawa but probably deserved a better fate and didn’t even get a single chance on the power-play. Montreal is the leagues #1 ranked power-play unit. It would also appear that Carey Price will get the call in net after being the back-up for five games and one has to figure that he’ll be pretty jacked up to get back in there. The Bolts are warm for sure with four wins in five games and they have a terrific record against the Habs. In fact, they’ve picked up points in six straight vs Montreal with four wins and two OT losses. However, the puck line says Montreal, as the Lightning are -½ +1.50 and the puck line is something you should never ignore. Books like the Habs and that’s good information. Play: Montreal +1.01 (Risking 2 units).
Right he's doing the same as Lang. the more he loses the more he bets. thats why there has been such high picks this week.
<H1 id=message_view_subject>Dec 25
<NOBR>Friday, December 25, 2009 12:43 AM</NOBR>
<NOBR></NOBR>Gift of the Day - Magic -5.5 (2 UNITs)
Dec 26
<NOBR>Saturday, December 26, 2009 10:44 AM</NOBR>
Gift of the Day - USC -6.5 (1.5 UNITS)
John
</H1><H1 id=message_view_subject>Dec 27
<NOBR>Sunday, December 27, 2009 11:14 AM</NOBR>
Gift of the Day - Jaguars +10 (15 UNITs)
John
Dec 28
<NOBR>Monday, December 28, 2009 10:41 AM</NOBR>
Gift of the Day - Vikings/Packers OVER 41 (20 UNITs)
John
Dec 29
<NOBR>Tuesday, December 29, 2009 9:00 AM</NOBR>
Gift of the Day - Temple/UCLA UNDER 45 15 UNITs
John
Dec 30
<NOBR>Tuesday, December 29, 2009 10:51 PM</NOBR>
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I have been waiting for this game since it was announced! We have taken a beating in December as I am sure you all know. This is what being a pro is all about. Recognizing an absolute GIFT! This is it!
Idaho/Bowling Green OVER 68 (50 UNITs)
Idaho has given up an average of 48 points a game in their last 3 while Bowling Green has put up an average of 36 ppg against defenses that are actually decent! I see Bowling Green putting up at least 50 points
in this one and Idaho in the 30's. Take this OVER and you will be collecting your money in the 3rd quarter!
John
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