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Many years ago when the Locksmith started giving out his sports betting picks to his customers, there was an outcry for free sports picks in order for prospective customers to try out his plays before purchasing a package. We wanted to include a little memo at the top of our free sports picks page in order to put everyone's expectations in check and to make sure they have a realistic goal when it comes to their sports investing experiences. Each day the free pick we put out is the lowest rated premium pick on the board. We expect these plays to hit around 55% of the time over the course of an entire season. It is only on the premium sports picks side with our higher rated plays that you can expect to see winning percentages of 58-62% and that is where the real money is to be made.
| NCAA-F | Nov 20 Eastern Michigan vs. Toledo |
Toledo -16-110 at BOOKM |
> 2h. |
| On Friday night the comp play in college football is on the Toledo Rockets. Game 312 at 7:00 eastern. The line on this game has been going down all week,starting at 19 and dropping to as low as 16 in some spots. The reason for the drop is another classic reaction the starting Qb listed as doubtful. The reality however is that Toledo like many MAC teams this year are superior in talent compared to an over matched Eastern Michigan team. Toledo will still score an abundance of points against a sub par E.Michigan defense that has allowed nearly 50 points a game over their last three contests. Toledo is 11-2 ats as favorites off a double digit loss and has controlled this series of late cashing six of the last between the two teams. This is the last home game of the season for the Rockets and they would like to erase the memory of last years 38-10 debacle in their last home game. Toledo also fits a solid system here that plays on home favorites of 10 or more points with a win percentage of .800 or less that are off back to back road losses from game 7 on out. This system has cashed at over 70% over the years. Look for this one to get out of hand tonight. Take Toledo. In late phone action we are coming off another 2-0 night. Tonight I have a Double system NBA play. NBA top plays are 23-8 over the last 31. In college hoops action I have a 100% Non Conference Power angle. All games go shortly after 7:00 eastern. The Current run is now 20-7 and I have another big weekend planned as College football has cashed 8 of 10 the past 2 weeks. Jump on and make some nice change tonight and all the way into this weekend. For the Free play Take Toledo. RV. |
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| NCAA-F | Nov 21 Connecticut vs. Notre Dame |
Notre Dame -6-105 at 5DIMES |
> 21h. |
| NCAA Free Play courtesy of Tony George Sports
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| NHL | Nov 20 Montreal Canadiens vs. Washington Capitals |
Total 6 un-117 at 5DIMES |
> 2h. |
| • All Sports Top Plays (+795) 9-1 L10 90%.. MAC FOOTBALL FRIDAY • All Sports Top Plays (+795) 9-1 L10 90%Akron vs. Bowling Green.. TOP PLAY SMASH !! Nailing the Best 2-0 Ncaab Side Ticket Friday.. KABOOM • All Sports Top Plays (+795) 9-1 L10 90%.. Nail the Friday 2-0 College Hoops Ticket Nov 20th.... AS ALWAYS GUARANTEED |
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| NFL | Nov 22 Philadelphia Eagles vs. Chicago Bears |
Philadelphia Eagles -3-102 at 5DIMES |
> 2d. |
| Another profit producing week for Craig! Craig has been heating it up lately going a sizzling 6-2 to start the week. A big week ahead for Craig as he has some huge football and basketball winners starting on THURSDAY and rolling all the way thru Sunday. Get in and buy a weekly package and save over 60%! GUARANTEED to show a profit! PHI -3: One of the most dissapointing teams this season has been the CHI Bears. This will be the 2nd straight week that they are featured in a prime time game and think we will see the same results. When the trade of Cutler was made I wrote an article stating how over rated he was. His accuracy has been even worse this season and his decision making has been dowright terrible. The Bears have a lack of playmakers on offense that makes it even more difficult for an average QB to shine. The Eagles on the other hand have an abundance of playmakers. Jackson has been one of the better WR's in the league this year and is a threat to take it to the house on nearly every play. The Eagles have put themselves in a position where they need to finish 5-2 at a minimum and looking at their schedule this one is a must win. The Eagles defense has been exposed the last two weeks with the blitzes not finding their home very often. Good news this week is that the Bears offensive line can't protect Cutler and have been giving up a ton of sacks. This week the Eagles defense will carry the load creating a ton of to's and possibly even TD's. A double digit win by the Eagles. |
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| NCAA-F | Nov 20 Akron vs. Bowling Green |
Akron +11-110 at BODOG |
39min. |
SWEEP! Ryan went an amazing 6-0 ATS Thursday winning w/Colorado, Boston U, Lakers, New Orleans, Nashville, and the Dolphins. Ryan has had another strong CFB season and is hitting 62% ATS over his L41 releases. Ai Simulator 3* graded play on Akron as they take on Bowling Green set to start at 5:30 EST. AiS shows a 72% probability that Akron will lose this game by 10 or fewer points. Supporting this graded play is a system that has gone 48-20 ATS for 71% winners since 1992. Play on dogs after being outgained by 175+ total yards in their previous game and returning 8+ offensive starters + QB facing an opponent returning 5 or less defensive starters. This is a game for a possible upset and is supported by the following MONEY LINE system that has gone 34-43 for 44% winners, but has made a whopping 49 units in profits since 2004. The average play has been a +271 dog. Play on a road team versus the money line with a poor first half defense allowing 16 or more points per game and after a loss by 28 or more points. This system is analogous to playing Black Jack at the casino and being paid $270 for every winning $1.00 hand played. That will never happen in any casino ever, but this system has produced very real profits for more than 5 seasons. AiS also projects a 90% probability that Akron will win the turnover stat. Note that Bowling Green is just 4-15 against the money line (-21.0 Units) when they commit 1 more turnover than their opponents since 1992. Take Akron. |
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| NBA | Nov 20 Memphis Grizzlies vs. Philadelphia 76ers |
Memphis Grizzlies +5½-105 at SPBOOK |
> 2h. |
Ryan swept the board last night going a perfect 6-0 ATS in ALL SPORTS and nailed both 7* NBA Titans w/New Orleans and the Lakers. This 7* Titan is reinforced by Ryan’s extensive research featuring TWO systems w/1 hitting an incredible 96%. Plus, a 22-7 winning angle. Ai Simulator 3* graded play on Memphis as they take on Philadelphia set to start at 7:05 EST. AiS shows a 70% probability that Memphis will lose this game by 5 or fewer points. Supporting this graded play is a system that has gone 74-38 ATS for 66% winners since 2004. Play on road teams that are struggling teams getting outscored by their opponents by 3+ points/game facing an opponent after scoring 90 points or less 2 straight games. AiS shows a 90% probability that Memphis will shoot between 48 and 51% from the field. Note that they are a solid 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) when they make 48% to 51% of their shots in a game over the last 3 seasons. Over the past 2 seasons, Philly has not done well in taking care of teams that should defeat on a consistent basis. Note that Philly is just 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing against a bad team posting a win percentage of 25% to 40% over the last 2 seasons. 76ers HC Jordan is just 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in home games after scoring 90 points or less 2 straight games in all games he has coached since 1996. Take Memphis. |
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| NBA | Nov 20 Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics |
Boston Celtics -6½-105 at SPBOOK |
> 3h. |
| Free Play for November 20, 2009 1 Unit on Boston Celtics -6.5 Bottom Line: Losing Jameer Nelson really hurts the Magic, especially since they don't have Rafer Alston to step in anymore. Jason Williams isn't the same caliber of player at this stage in his career, especially on the defensive end. Boston will be out for revenge after getting knocked out of the playoffs by the Magic last season and it will have Kevin Garnett in the lineup this time around. The Magic are just 5-14 ATS in their last 19 meetings at Boston. Look for the Celtics to send a message with a big win and cover tonight. |
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| NCAA-B | Nov 20 Colorado State vs. Indiana State |
Indiana State -8½-105 at 5DIMES |
> 2h. |
| The Sycamores are a much improved team thanks in large part to major contributions to Iowa transfer Jake Kelly. Kelly is a solid ball handler and he finds ways to score when he is needed. Rashad Reed gives Indiana State a second very good guard as well. Colorado State doesn't have a whole lot to work with this year, and I expect them to have trouble with the tough road environment at Indiana State. The Sycamores cover in this one! | ||
| NCAA-F | Nov 21 Oregon vs. Arizona U |
Arizona U +6½-110 at SIA |
> 1d. |
| Better defense, as a home underdog. The only games Arizona has lost on this field since last season were to senior talent laden USC and Oregon State, both last year, both close games. If it looks like a Duck, walks like a Duck, quacks like a Duck, then it must be a Duck. If it's a Duck, then it doesn't know how to win late-season games away from home any important game away from home, actually. Oregon's passing game is suspect, and Arizona has the nation's 20th-ranked run defense. Oregon's defense will allow yards. Against the worst offenses, they get turnovers to mask the weaknesses. Arizona's offense gets more yards per game (429) than Oregon (415). TAKE ARIZONA PLUS HERE. | ||
| NBA | Nov 20 Portland Trail Blazers vs. Golden State Warriors |
Golden State Warriors +9½-105 at 5DIMES |
> 5h. |
| Over the last 7 games, this is the sixth road game for Portland, a tough stretch for any team. They are 0-2 ATS the last two games. The Warriors are a bad road team, but 2-2 at home with a run-and-gun offense. They are also undervalued in the eyes of oddsmakers and the public, at 5-1 ATS the last six games. And that included covers against the mighty Cavaliers and Celtics. Against the Celtics, Corey Maggette led Golden State with 23 points, and Monta Ellis had 18. They have more than enough offense, plus home court, to hang within this number. Play the Warriors. | ||
| NCAA-B | Nov 20 Bowling Green vs. Iowa |
Bowling Green +10½-105 at SPBOOK |
> 4h. |
| FREE PLAY 1 Unit on Bowling Green +10.5 It's going to be a rough year for Iowa, which saw its best player, Jake Kelly, transfer to Indiana State. The Hawkeyes are already 0-2 scoring just 50 points in each game. Coach Todd Lickliter knows that playing halfcourt, slow paced basketball gives his team the best opportunity to win and that slow pace makes these 10.5 points more like catching 16.5 tonight. Bowling Green was absolutely crushed at Xavier so we should see a very motivated effort from the Falcons in this one. In fact, plays on underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points (line opened at 9.5) after a blowout loss by 30 points or more, against an opponent after scoring 30 points or less in the first half in 2 straight games, are 35-11 ATS the last 5 seasons. Bet Bowling Green. |
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| NBA | Nov 20 Houston Rockets vs. Atlanta Hawks |
Atlanta Hawks -7-105 at SPBOOK |
> 2h. |
| Atlanta is 11-1-1 ATS their last 13 games overall and they are 6-0 ATS off double digit win. The Hawks are 20-7-2 ATS their last 29 home games and they are 6-1 ATS after scoring 100 or more points in their last game. Houston is 1-4 ATS off a straight up win and they are 1-5 ATS their last 6 Friday games. The Rockets are 2-5 ATS their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record and they are 2-5 ATS vs. a team with a home win percentage of over 60%. PLAY ON ATLANTA - |
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| NHL | Nov 20 Colorado Avalanche vs. Vancouver Canucks |
Vancouver Canucks -166 at 5DIMES |
> 5h. |
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| NCAA-F | Nov 21 Hawaii vs. San Jose State |
San Jose State +3-109 at 5DIMES |
> 1d. |
| Free Play from Doc’s Sports. #98 Take San Jose State over Hawaii (Saturday 8 pm) This game features a battle of two of the bottom teams in the WAC Conference Saturday night in California. Hawaii is set to make its last trip to the mainland and they have just one win this season off of the island. That came against Central Arkansas, a FCS team. The Warriors are still banged up at the quarterback position with Greg Alexander out for the year with knee surgery. Current QB Bryant Moniz is questionable with a rib injury and thus this will allow the Spartans to earn their first victory on the season. San Jose State has played the tough part of their schedule that included Boise State, Fresno State, Nevada, USC, and Stanford. They now have three winnable games and expect them to win at least two of these games. Play the home dog and watch your money grow. Do not miss Doc’s Sports top play winners this weekend in college and NFL football. | ||
| NBA | Nov 20 Charlotte Bobcats vs. Milwaukee Bucks |
Milwaukee Bucks -3-110 at BODOG |
> 3h. |
| The Milwaukee Bucks suffered the loss of Michael Redd once again, but this time they have an answer in rookie Brandon Jennings. Jennings has been quite the surprise as he has already dropped 55 points and is averaging 24.8 per game. The Bobcats made an upgrade to a struggling offense by acquiring Stepon Jackson, but this team although highly competitive at home, is 0-6 on the road and overall, has now dropped six straight as well. The Bobcats play solid defense, but the offense is a disaster as they average just 83.4 points per game. Put that offense on the road and they are scoring under 80, which may be the lowest of any NBA team ever in the shot-clock era. The Bucks are delivering after a 10-point win at 6-0 ATS and the Cats have dropped four of the last five in this series. Milwaukee gets the call here. | ||
| NCAA-F | Nov 21 Air Force vs. BYU |
Air Force +10-103 at 5DIMES |
> 22h. |
| The Cougars looked like a BCS contender when they shocked Oklahoma 14-13 in the season opener. The shine has come off as the Sooners proved to be a much lesser team than most anticipated, disappearing from the National Title picture themselves. BYU has feasted on a lot of cupcakes since, but were humiliated by the two teams that had a chance to give them a game. They suffered blowout losses to Florida State and TCU, allowing 92 points to those two teams. Now they must face an Air Force team with a great defense (#9 in the nation in points allowed) and an improving offense. Air Force took TCU to the wire before bowing 20-17. No one has scored more than 23 points on this team all season, not even TCU. The potent Horned Frogs offense (averaging 39 points per game) were held to 20 points by the Falcons - their second lowest total of the season! So, getting 10 points in this one is big. The Falcons' offense is coming on and they have the defense that is capable of holding down BYU's offense that has shown warts against top defenses. Air Force is quietly building a very respectable program under the radar. They are 22-11 ATS overall the past three seasons. Meanwhile, BYU is 2-11 ATS since last season in conference games and they are 4-22 ATS in their last 26 games following a two-game road trip. BYU has the bigger name here, but maybe not the better team. Take the Academy plus the generous points. | ||
| NBA | Nov 20 Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics |
Orlando Magic +7-105 at SPBOOK |
> 3h. |
| Hello Sportsfans. As you all know, I was one of the nations top NBA 'cappers a year ago. I finished #1 or near #1 in several NBA categories. Each week you can look forward to receiving FREE plays as I believe you are the heart and soul of the site. Today I also have a HUGE GUARANTEED WINNER. Make sure to take advantage of that. I also am 4-0 my last 4 NCAAF releases. Tomorrow I have a great day planned for you. As you know, I have won my SEC Game of the Year, CONF. USA GOY, MAC GOY, BIG 12 GOY, PAC 10 GOY, LV STRIPMOVE GOY, BIG EAST GOY, and my HIGH ROLLER GOY. Tomorrow I have my SYNDICATE GOY, WAC GOY, ELITE GOY, and my UNDERDOG GOY. Don't miss out. FOLLOW ME AND GET PAID. Today's FREE WINNER is Orlando plus the points over Boston. Both Orlando and Boston are tied for the 2nd best record in the Eastern Conference at 9-3. The Celtic's are 5-7 ATS this season, while the Magic are 7-5 ATS. Orlando has won and covered the L2 over Boston, going back to May of last year. In this matchup, I feel the big difference is is the disparity between the each teams Centers. Magic Center Dwight Howard is a monster. He is far superior in scoring and rebounding, not to mention defense over Celtics middle man Kendrick Perkins. The Magic are on a 3 ganme winning streak while the Celtic's have dropped 2 of their L3. Boston has only covered 1 of their L7 outings overall. As a matter of fact, the Celtic's, who were once money at home are just 1-4 ATS their L5 when hosting. This can be due to the fact that they have some injuries on their bench that is taking a toll on their starters. Orlando is 6-0 ATS their last 6 vs. the NBA Atlantic and 38-17-1 ATS their last 56 as a 'dog. Boston is 1-6 ATS their last 7 overall and 0-4 ATS their last 4 as a favorite of 5-10.5 points. There is too many points for Boston to lay. Take Orlando. Thank you. |
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| NCAA-F | Nov 21 Kentucky vs. Georgia |
Kentucky +9-110 at SIA |
> 1d. |
| This Saturday I have a great day in store for you. I am 4-0 my last 4 NCAAF releases. In recent weeks I have won my Las Vegas StripMove Game of the Year, Big East Game of the Year, High Roller Game of the Year, SEC Game of the Year, Conference USA Game of the Year, MAC Game of the Year, Big 12 Game of the Year, and Big 10 Game of the Year. Today I have this Free play as well as my NCAAF SYNDICATE GAME OF THE YEAR, UNDERDOG GAME OF THE YEAR, WAC GAME OF THE YEAR, and my NCAAF ELITE GAME OF THE YEAR. I WILL CRUSH THE BOOKS TODAY. Follow me and get paid. I GUARANTEE IT. Today's winner is Kentucky over Georgia. The oddsmakers are giving Georgia too much credit here. Both teams are 6-4. Kentucky has covered 2 of their last 3 meetings in Georgia. The Wildcat's are now healthy, getting back their big offensive weapons in Cobb and Locke. The pair lit up Vanderbilt a week ago to combine for 243 YR and 3 TD's. The Georgia offense has struggled, scoring just 22 PPG their last 7 games vs. FBS teams. The Bulldog's now have 21 giveaways. The Wildcat's are 4-0 ATS their last 4 road games. The Bulldog's are 3-7 ATS their last 10 vs. teams with a winning record, 2-9 ATS their last 11 at home, and 5-14 ATS their last 19 overall. Kentucky covers the number. Thank you. |
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| NBA | Nov 20 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers |
Total 200 un+101 at 5DIMES |
> 2h. |
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| NFL | Nov 22 Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Kansas City Chiefs |
Pittsburgh Steelers -10+100 at 5DIMES |
> 1d. |
| Widow's NFL Free Pick for Sunday: 1* on Pittsburgh Steelers -10 Off a devastating loss to the Bengals last week, the Steelers realize there is no longer any margin for error. Pittsburgh now sits 2 games behind Cincinnati in the AFC North after getting swept by the Bengals this season. We fully expect the Steelers to come into Kansas City 100% focused, which will allow them to dominate from start to finish. The Chiefs are scoring just 12.3 points/game at home this season, with their last home contest resulting in a 7-37 loss to San Diego. The Chiefs are just 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons. The Chiefs are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a non-losing road record. Kansas City is losing by an average of 12.5 points/game at home this season, so there is some value with Pittsburgh who is still one of the best teams in the league despite their 6-3 record. The Steelers' losses have come by 3, 3 and 6 points so they aren't far from being undefeated. We strongly feel a double-digit blowout in favor of Pittsburgh is inevitable by game's end in this one. Take the Steelers and lay the points. ***JAW-DROPPING 52-26 (67%) NFL Record Since 2008!*** The Widow is 45-24 in the NFL in 2009 alone, and he's the #1 Ranked NFL Handicapper in 2009 by a LANDSLIDE! Check the leaderboard and see for yourself folks! Come play with the best in Week 11 with The Widow's Sunday NFL 7-Pack for $50.00! You pay only $7.15/play which is a small price to pay for the MASSIVE PROFITS you are about to receive! As always, this Sunday NFL 7-Pack is GUARANTEED to WIN or you PLAY FOR FREE Monday! |
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| NCAA-F | Nov 21 No Illinois vs. Ohio |
Ohio -1-110 at BETUS |
> 21h. |
| Widow's CFB Free Pick for Saturday: 1* on Ohio Bobcats -1 Northern Illinois has not won at Ohio since 1982. Don't expect them to steal a win here Saturday as Ohio defends their home turf once again. Ohio has won 5 of their last 6 games, and they keep finding ways to win. Ohio is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in home games after having won 2 out of their last 3 games since 1992. The Bobcats are 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) after playing their last game on the road over the last 3 seasons. Frank Solich finally has this program turned around, and Ohio has a chance to win the MAC East if they were to win out. The Huskies are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. NIU has had a very easy schedule of late, and they won't be prepared for the effort they get from a very solid Bobcats' squad Saturday. The Bobcats are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a S.U. win. Ohio continues to roll Saturday, setting up a showdown with MAC East-leading Temple next week. Take the Bobcats and lay the points. ***5-Pack of College Football Sides Saturday Only $40.00!*** The Widow is coming off a profitable 3-2 Saturday last week and he won't settle for anything less this weekend! Grab The Widow's Saturday CFB 5-Pack for $40.00 at his home page to get his 5 best sides on the college gridiron! Inside you will find his ONE & ONLY 6* Widow Wiseguy 2009 CFB GAME OF THE YEAR and his 5* Wiseguy ABC Saturday Night "BAILOUT"! Three 4* Surefires round out this card, and it's GUARANTEED or you PLAY FOR FREE on NFL Sunday! Why is that significant you ask? The answer is simple! The Widow is the #1 Ranked NFL Handicapper in the World in 2009! Check the NFL Leaderboard and see for yourself! He is on a DYNAMITE 52-26 (67%) NFL Run Since 2008! |
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| NFL | Nov 22 Washington Redskins vs. Dallas Cowboys |
Washington Redskins +11+100 at 5DIMES |
> 1d. |
| 1* Take the Washington Redskins ATS, This pick falls into one of my top NFL systems and we are getting very good line value with the Redskins here Sunday afternoon. The Redskins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against the Cowboys and the Underdog has covered in 20 of the last 27 games between these two teams. The Cowboys are just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of -10.5 points or more and they are just 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games against an NFC East opponent. Dallas has not beaten the Redskins by more than 5 points over their last 4 meetings and the Redskins have won 2 of the last 4 meetings with the Cowboys outright. The Redskins are coming off a big win at home against Denver and I look for them to build on that win heading to Dallas. Take the Washington Redskins as my NFL Free Play for Sunday as they keep this game close. Vernon Croy's 5-1 Overall NFL Run and 12-3 Overall Sports Run continues this week so grab Vernon's picks package today! |
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| NCAA-F | Nov 21 Maryland vs. Florida State |
Florida State -19-110 at BOOKM |
> 19h. |
| Florida State (5-5) has won 3 of their last 4 games and is looking for another victory this season in order to be Bowl eligible. Hosting a 2-8 Maryland squad that's a winless 0-4 on the road this season. Maryland seems to have toss in the towel and just waiting for the season to end as they've now lost 5 straight games, including their last 3 by a combined score of 91 to 43 even though their opponents handed them 8 Turnovers during those three efforts. Florida State won 37-3 in Maryland last year and have now won by an average of 26 points per game while improving to an impressive 17-2 SU during the last 19 meetings, including a perfect 9-0 SU in Tallahassee, Florida. Lay the double digits with FSU at home now that the offense is finally on track, averaging 31.9 points per game. 7* Play On Florida State |
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| NCAA-F | Nov 21 Ohio State vs. Michigan |
Ohio State -12-105 at 5DIMES |
> 19h. |
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| NCAA-F | Nov 21 Purdue vs. Indiana |
Indiana +3-110 at 5DIMES |
> 22h. |
NCAA Football 329 Purdue vs 330 Indiana Saturday, November 21st, 2008 3:30 pm est, 12:30 pm pacific Line: Purdue(-3) Rating: EZ Free Winner
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| NCAA-F | Nov 21 Ohio State vs. Michigan |
Michigan +12-105 at SIA |
> 19h. |
| Ohio St. has dominated this series in recent years as it has won five straight meetings including a 42-7 victory last season. In my opinion this is the worst Ohio St. team since this streak began and there is no way it should be favored by this many points on the road in a major rivalry game. The Buckeyes clinched a trip to the Rose Bowl with their win over Iowa last week and that is pretty much by default as no team in this conference deserves a trip to any BCS Bowl game. This is one of the worst seasons the Big Ten has had in quite some time and the fact that Iowa was atop the conference just two weeks ago and ranked number four in the nation proves that. This game is much bigger for Michigan. It needs to win to become bowl eligible which would stop the bleeding of a four-game losing streak as well as a six-game conference losing skid. The seniors will be playing their final home game ever at the Big House knowing that they are 0-3 against the Buckeyes and getting swept at home would be the worst possible scenario. The Wolverines have been blown out twice on the road during this recent stretch, which also includes a two-point loss against Purdue at home. Three of the six losses this season have been by a combined 10 points this is definitely one of the better six-loss teams in the country. Senior offensive lineman Mark Ortmann and senior defensive end Brandon Graham were going to make sure the rest of the team understood how big this game was and what it means to the program as the pair held a players-only meeting to get the team on the same page and prepared for Saturday's contest. These types of meetings are sometimes overblown but in a case like this where there are now outside things going on off the field, it is a big step. Michigan has been woeful on defense in the second half during the losing streak, as evidenced in the latest loss to Wisconsin where the Wolverines were outscored 24-7 in the second half in a 45-24 defeat. In the 38-36 loss against Purdue, Michigan was outscored 28-12 after halftime and the week before that, it was outscored by Illinois 31-0 in the final two quarters after taking a 13-7 lead into halftime. Last and certainly not last, it was shutout by Penn St. 16-0 in the final 30 minutes making it a total deficit of 99-19 in the second half during this losing streak. To beat Ohio St., Michigan needs to force quarterback Terrelle Pryor into mistakes and that can easily happen. Pryor’s numbers are average at best as he is completing just over 55 percent of his passed while throwing 15 touchdowns and nine interceptions. A win here for Michigan avoids back-to-back losing seasons for the first time in 46 years so there is a half of a century’s worth of history to avoid. The Wolverines do fall into a very good situation based on the recent success of Ohio St. Play against road favorites in the second half of the season that are outscoring opponents by 10 or more ppg going up against a team that is between +5 and -5 ppg in scoring differential after allowing seven points or less in the first half in two straight games. This situation is 48-22 ATS (68.6 percent) since 1992. Even though it is a rivalry game, Michigan had nothing to play for last season and it showed as it limped in to finish 3-9 on the season. The Wolverines have a lot more at stake this season and they will keep this one closer than expected. 3* Michigan Wolverines
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