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In a battle of the birds I say take the Eagles as they soar past the Cardinals tonight. I mean thanks to the Eagles being at home on a short week and minus a very small number I totally see Philadelphia earning the home cover tonight. After all due to the Cardinals traveling to the dreaded eastern time zone where they have lost 16 of their last 18 games, including three loses at Washington, at New York and at Carolina this year Arizona is in big trouble tonight given the low number. Even worst news for the Cardinals is the fact that West coast teams this year are 0-14 SU when traveling to the eastern time zone. Meanwhile, the Eagles should not be counted out this season as Philadelphia still has a shot at the postseason. Also, look for a much better game out of McNabb as he has his pride to protect after his benching last week. Flat out, tonight is a very tough situation for the Cardinals as playing their fourth road game in six week and doing so on a short week in the cold is too much to overcome if you ask me. So with that I say take the Eagles minus the points as they win by at least a touchdown.
100? Texas Longhorns
Huge number without a doubt, but given the need for style points and the fact Texas is playing with double revenge I look for a 40 plus victory for the Longhorns tonight. After all due to the Aggies awful 4-7 record mixed in with their 113th ranked defense that is allowing 43 ppg in league play Texas A&M is totally outmanned tonight in Austin. I mean if Oklahoma was able to beat the Aggies by a score of 66-28 in College Station then the Longhorns with their explosive offense and solid defense should be able to duplicate the Sooners. Bottom line, Texas is in need for a huge attention grabbing win and thanks to playing a very bad Texas A&M team I look for the Longhorns to get a big win as they roll by at least 40 points. Take Texas minus the home points!
John Ryan
Maryland vs. Michigan State (NCAAB) - Nov 27, 2008 7:00 PM EST
Play: Point Spread: -9/-105 Michigan State Pick Title: MSU
Ai Simulator 5* graded play on Michigan State (CBB) – This is the first time I have ever released a 5* play as a free member selection. It is a small of saying tanks on a day we truly need to say thanks for the great country we live in, for our family and friends, and those significant others that make our lives fun to live. I also want to thank all of you for another year of growth for John Ryan Sports and I cannot begin to tell you how appreciative I am of your loyal support of my work. Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving. AiS shows a 74% probability that Michigan State will win this game by 8 or more points. AiS also projects an 85% probability or better that MSU will force a minimum of 14 turnovers and will score a minimum of 75 points. Note that MSU is a solid 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when they force 14 to 18 turnovers in a game over the last 3 seasons; 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when their opponents make 40% to 46% of their shots in a game over the last 2 seasons; 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games versus good 3 point shooting teams making >=37% of their attempts over the last 2 seasons; 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after allowing 65 points or less 2 straight games over the last 2 seasons. Maryland in a series of poor roles noting they are 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 3 seasons; 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in road games after 3 straight wins by 10 points or more since 1997.
5 Unit Play. #520 Take Baylor over Providence (11:30 pm ESPN 2) The final game of the night should feature a mismatch, as the Friars are not up to par at this point of the season with the Bears. Baylor returns four starts from last year’s tournament team and started fast last year and has yet to lose a game in 2008. The Friars have a new coach in Keno Davis and his style takes time to get used too and they have already suffered a loss to Northeastern. Providence does return all five starters but playing a new system will be their undoing early. I just do not see them being able to stop Carter, Jerrells, Dugat, and Rogers and they are quick to the hole. Providence is averaging 90 points per game but that came against terrible competition and expect Baylor to keep them in the sixties and cruise to a victory.
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