NFL Picks: Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers

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Dec 242011

NFL Picks previews the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers in an NFC North division matchup on Sunday Night Football at Lambeau Field (8:20 pm ET, NBC).

NFL Betting has the Packers as a 12-point favorite, while on the moneyline, Green Bay is a -650 favorite and Chicago a +450 underdog. The over/under total is at 44.

Head-to-head, Green Bay is 6-4 straight up and against the spread, while the under has hit in eight of the past 10 meetings. This is the second meeting of the season. The Packers won 27-17 on Sept. 25 and cashed as a 4.5-point road favorite. The score was under the total of 45.5.

Chicago (7-7 SU, 6-7-1 ATS) lost 28-14 against the Seattle Seahawks and failed to cover as a 3.5-point home favorites, while the score was over the total of 34.5. Green Bay (13-1 straight up, 9-5 against the spread) lost its first game of the season by a 19-14 score on Sunday and failed to cash as an 11.5-point road favorite. The score was under the total of 46.

NFL Football Picks stats show Chicago is 1-3-1 against the spread in its last five games overall and 1-4 SU in its last five games overall, while it is 2-3-1 ATS in its last six games on the road, and 2-5 SU in their last seven games on the road.

Green Bay is 19-1 SU in its last 20 games overall, and 5-0 SU in its last five games at home.

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Free Picks: Nevada Wolf Pack vs. No. 21 Southern Miss Golden Eagles

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Dec 232011

Free Picks sets up the Nevada Wolf Pack and the No. 21 Southern Miss Golden Eagles meeting in the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl on Christmas Eve at the Aloha Bowl in Honolulu (8 pm ET, ESPN).

College Football Betting had Southern Miss opening as an 6-point favorite but the Golden Eagles are now up to -7 at most sportsbooks. Moneyline odds have Southern Miss as a -275 favorite and Nevada as a +245 underdog. The over/under total is up to 64 from the opening of 60.

Unlike many Bowl Games, the Wolf Pack and the Golden Eagles have a head-to-head history, but they haven’t met in 13 years. The teams actually met in consecutive years, with Southern Miss sinning in 1997 and 1998.

NCAAF Picks stats show the Wolf Pack are 19-6 SU in their last 25 games overall and 1-4-1 ATS in its last six games overall. The total has gone over in four of Nevada’s last six games overall. Southern Miss is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games overall.

The Wolf Pack (7-5 SU, 5-6-1 ATS) routed the Idaho Vandals 56-3 in its last game on Dec. 3, and covered the spread as a 19-point home favorite. The score went over the total of 56.5. The Golden Eagles (11-2 straight up, 8-5 against the spread) also won easily in their last game, blowing out the Houston Cougars 49-28 on Nov. 26. Southern Miss cashed as 12.5-point road underdogs, while the score made it over the total of 74.

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NFL Football Picks: New York Giants vs. New York Jets

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Dec 222011

NFL Football Picks sets up the “battle of the Big Apple” as the New York Giants clash with the New York Jets on Saturday at MetLife Stadium (1 pm ET, FOX).

NFL Betting Odds have the Jets as a 3-point favorite while the moneyline odds have the Jets as a -150 favorite and the Giants a +130 underdog. The over/under is at 45.5.

Besides the fact that this is the marquee matchup among a rare slate of Christmas Eve matchups, much of the hype surrounding this game is connected to the fact this is first meeting between the two New York NFL teams in four years. And both teams desperately need a win to even have a shot at a playoff spot, although it may be too late for the Giants.

It’s the Giants, in fact, who have ruled the head-to-head series. These teams have met just four times since 1996, but the Giants have won all four and covered the spread in three of them. When they last clashed on Oct. 7, 2007, the Giants won 35-24 and covered as a 4-point favorite.

The Giants (7-7 SU, 6-7-1 ATS) are coming off a demoralizing 23-10 loss to NFC East division rival Washington Redskins last Sunday. They failed to cover as a 5.5-point home favorite, while the score was under the total of 45.5.

The Jets (8-6 SU, 6-8 ATS) were routed 45-19 by the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, failing to cash as a 3-point road underdog. The score was over the total of 44.

 

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NCAA Football Picks: Arizona State Sun Devils vs Boise State Broncos

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Dec 212011

NCAA Football Picks sets up the MAACO Bowl Las Vegas, which pits the Arizona State Sun Devils against the No. 7 Boise State Broncos on Thursday at Sam Boyd Stadium (8 pm ET, ESPN).

College Football Odds have Boise State as a 14-point favorite, as the Broncos have been heavily bet up since opening as an 11.5-point favorite. The moneyline odds have Boise State as a -550 favorite and Arizona State as a +450 underdog. The over/under total is up to 68 after opening at 65.

This is the first meeting between the teams since Oct. 5, 1996, and although the results of that game have no bearing on today’s game, for the record, the Sun Devils blew out the Broncos 56-7 and cashed as heavy, 37-point home favorites. The score was over the total of 58.

NCAAF Betting stats show the Sun Devils are 1-5 SU in their last six games overall and 1-4 ATS in its last five games overall. Boise State is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games overall, and 0-5 ATS in its last five games overall.

Arizona State (6-6 SU, 4-8 ATS) lost 47-38 to the California Golden Bears 47-38 in its last game on Nov. 25 and failed to cover as a 6-point home favorite. The score was over the total of 55.5.

Boise State (11-1 SU, 4-8 ATS) blew out the New Mexico Lobos 45-0 in its last game on Dec. 3. But the Broncos failed to cover as a 47.5-point home favorite. The score was under the total of 62.

 

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NCAAF Picks: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs TCU Horned Frogs

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Dec 202011

NCAAF Picks sets up the Poinsettia Bowl featuring the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and the TCU Horned Frogs at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego on Wednesday (8 pm ET, ESPN).

College Football Odds had the Horned Frogs opening as an 11.5-point favorite but money on the Bulldogs has taken TCU down to 9.5-point favorites as of Wednesday afternoon. The moneyline odds for the Horned Frogs has also dropped from being a -410 favorite to a -360 favorite. The Bulldogs have climbed from being a +250 underdog to a +290 underdog. The over/under is up to 57 from the opening of 55.5.

This is the first ever meeting between the schools but one thing the Horned Frogs have going for them is the fact the Mountain West has won all five games of this bowl since it started in 2006.

NCAAF Betting stats show that Louisiana Tech 5-0 straight up in its last five games overall, and the total has gone under in five of Louisiana Tech’s last seven games. TCU is 5-0 SU in its last five games overall, and the total has gone over in nine of TCU’s last 12 games overall.

The Bulldogs (8-4 SU, 10-2 ATS) are coming off an impressive 44-0 rout of the New Mexico State Aggies 44-0 in their last game on Nov. 26. They cashed as a 23-point home favorite, while the score was under the total of 57.5.

The Horned Frogs (10-2 straight up, 6-6 against the spread) blew out the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels 56-9 in their last game on Dec. 3. They covered as a 39-point home favorite and the score was over the total of 54.5.

 

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College Football Picks: Florida International Golden Panthers vs Marshall Thundering Herd

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Dec 192011

College Football Picks sets up the Florida International Golden Panthers and the Marshall Thundering Herd meeting on Tuesday at Tropicana Field in the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s St. Petersburg Bowl (8 pm ET, ESPN).

The Golden Panthers are a 4-point favorite in NCAA Football Betting. Florida International is a -180 moneyline favorite and Marshall is a +170 moneyline underdog. The over/under total is at 48.5 down from the total of 50.

As is the case with many bowl games, these two teams have no head-to-head history.

Florida International is 4-1 SU in its last five games overall but is just 3-6 ATS in its last nine games overall, and the total has gone under in seven of Florida International’s last eight games overall.

Marshall is 4-2 SU but 2-4 ATS in its last six games overall. The total has gone over in four of Marshall’s last five games overall, and the total has gone under in 12 of its last 18 games overall.

Sports Picks stats show Florida International’s offense is ranked 67th in the nation, while its defense is ranked 16th. Marshall’s offense is ranked 98th and its defense is ranked 84th.

The Golden Panthers (8-4 SU, 6-6 ATS) beat the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 31-18 in its last game on Nov. 26, cashing as an 8-point road favorite. The score was under the total of 54.5. The Thundering herd (6-6 SU, 7-5 ATS) beat the East Carolina Pirates 34-27 in its last game on Nov. 26. Marshall covered as a 2-point favorite, while the score was over the total of 55.5.

 

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Free Picks: Pittsburgh Steelers vs San Francisco 49ers

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Dec 182011

Free Picks previews the Pittsburgh Steelers and the San Francisco 49ers meeting on Monday Night Football at Candlestick Park (8:30 pm ET, ESPN).

NFL Betting has San Francisco a 2.5-point favorite. Moneyline odds have the 49ers as a -130 favorite and the Steelers a +120 moneyline underdog. The over/under total is at 38, down from the opening of 39.

Head-to-head, both teams are 2-2 straight up and against the spread going back to 1996. This is the first meeting since Sept. 23, 2007 when the Steelers routed the 49ers 37-16 and easily cashed as a 9.5-point favorite. The score was over the total of 38.

Pittsburgh (10-3 SU, 6-7 ATS) beat AFC North division rival Cleveland Browns 14-3 on Thursday Night Football on Dec. 8. The Steelers could not cash as a 14-point home favorite, and the score was under the total of 40.

San Francisco (10-3 straight up, 10-2-1 against the spread) lost 21-19 against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Dec. 11. The 49ers failed to cover as a 3.5-point road favorite, while the score was over the total of 39.

Football Betting stats show that the Steelers are 8-1 straight up in their nine games overall, and 4-1 straight up in their last five games on the road. However, Pittsburgh has had problems covering on the road, at 2-5 ATS in its last seven games away from home. San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last five games at home, and the total has gone over in six of San Francisco’s last nine games at home.

 

 

 

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NFL Betting: Baltimore Ravens vs San Diego Chargers

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Dec 172011

NFL Betting sets up the Sunday Night Football matchup between the surging Baltimore Ravens and the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium (8:20 pm ET, NBC).

NFL Odds have been moving all week for this game, as Baltimore opened as a 3-point favorites, which has been bet up from the opening point spread of -1. Moneyline betting odds have Baltimore as a -140 favorite and San Diego a +120 underdog. The over/under total is at 44.5, up from 43.

Head-to-head, both teams are 4-4 SU and ATS in the past eight meetings. The teams last met on Sept. 20, 2009, when the Ravens beat the Chargers 31-26 and cashed as a 1-point road underdog. The score was over the total of 41.

Baltimore (10-3 SU, 7-5-1 ATS) won 24-10 against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday and failed to cover as a 16.5-point home favorite. The score was under the total of 42. San Diego (6-7 straight up, 4-9 against the spread) beat the Buffalo Bills 37-10 last Sunday. They cashed as a 7-point home favorites, while the score was under the total of 49.5.

Football Picks stats show Baltimore is 6-1 straight up in its last seven games overall. San Diego is 2-6 SU and ATS in its last eight games overall, and is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games at home but just 2-5 against the spread in its last seven games at home. The total has gone under in 10 of San Diego’s last 11 games at home.

 

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NFL Picks: Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Dec 162011

NFL Picks sets up the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers clashing at Raymond James Stadium in the first Saturday NFL game of the season (8:20 pm ET, NFL Network).

NFL Betting Odds opened with Dallas a 6-point favorite but money on the Cowboys have them up to -7.5 at a number of sportsbooks. Moneyline Odds have Dallas a -320 favorite and the Buccaneers at as +290 underdog, while the over/under total is at 47.5, up from the opening of 46.

Dallas (7-6 SU, 4-8-1 ATS) was up 12 points late in the 4th quarter in its pivotal game against the NFC East rival the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football, but ended up losing 37-34. The Cowboys failed to cover as a 4.5-point home favorite, while the score was over the total of 49.

Tampa Bay (4-9 SU and ATS) was routed 41-14 by the Jacksonville Jaguars last Sunday. The Bucs failed to cover as a 2.5-point road favorite and the score was over the total of 42.

Sports Picks stats show the Cowboys are 4-2 SU in their last six overall but just 1-6 ATS in their last seven overall. The total has gone under in six of the Cowboys’ last nine games overall.

Tampa Bay is 0-5 SU in its last five overall and 1-6 ATS in its last seven overall. The Buccaneers are 8-17 SU in their last 25 games at home.

Head-to-head, both teams are 3-3 SU in the past six meetings and Dallas is 4-2 ATS. This is the first meeting since Dallas won 34-21 in 2009.

 

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NCAAF Picks: Utah State Aggies vs Ohio Bobcats

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Dec 152011

NCAAF Picks sets up the Utah State Aggies and the Ohio Bobcats clashing in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl at Broncos Stadium on Saturday (5:30 pm ET, ESPN).

College Football Odds have Utah State as a 1.5-point favorite after the Aggies opened as a 3-point favorite, while the moneyline odds have Utah State as a -125 favorite and the Bobcats a +105 underdog. The over/under total is at 58.

The Aggies were 7-5 straight up and 6-6 against the spread this season. They last played Dec. 3, when they won 24-21 against the New Mexico State Aggies. Utah State could not cash as a 14-point road favorite and the score was under the total of 62.5.

The Bobcats have been 9-4 straight up and 6-7 against the point spread. Ohio lost 23-20 against the Northern Illinois Huskies on Dec. 2. The Bobcats cashed as a 3.5-point home underdog, and the score was under the under the total of 71.

NCAA Football stats show the Aggies are 5-0 SU in their last five games overall and 2-5 ATS in its last seven games overall while Ohio is 5-1 SU in its last six games overall.

College Football bettors should note that the Aggies’ total offense has averaged 34 points per game, which ranks them 21st in the nation. Ohio’s offense is ranked 38th, scoring just over 31 points per game. Defensively, Utah State’s defense is No. 73, allowing an average of 28 points per game, while the Ohio defense is ranked 31st, allowing 22 points per game.

There is no head-to-head history between the Aggies and the Bobcats.

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