Basketball Picks: January 25th 2012
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Pick: Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Over 184
The Dallas Mavericks are more of an up-tempo team now without Dirk Nowitzki on the floor. I look for this game to be fast-paced tonight between the Mavs and Minnesota Timberwolves in Dallas. The Timberwolves hvae been a solid offensive team this year, scoring 95.0 points/game. They are allowing 94.6 points/game, combining with their opponents for 189.6 points/game on average. As you can see, that number is over five points more than the posted total tonight, providing us with some nice line value here. Dallas will look to run more now that they don’t have to run their offense through Dirk, which forces them to play at a slower tempo when he’s on the floor. Dallas and Minnesota have combined to score 186 or more points in six of their last seven meetings. I fully expect this one to finish with 186-plus tonight as well. Take the OVER 184 points here. -Black Widow

Pick: Seton Hall -7
Notre Dame upset Syracuse at home Saturday, but it hasn’t been the same team on the road. In fact, it is 1-7 SU and ATS when playing away from home this season, losing those games by an average of 11.5 points. After back-to-back road games, Seton Hall will be happy to be home, where it is 10-0 SU and 6-1 ATS this season with an average winning margin of 14.5 points. The Pirates are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite of 7.0-12.5 points. We’ll take Seton Hall. -Jeff Alexander

Pick: Oklahoma State +9.5
Oklahoma State will be fired up for 2nd ranked Missouri, who finds itself in a letdown spot following Saturday’s big upset win at Baylor. I won’t hesitate to side with the home team here as the Tigers are 18-39 ATS in their last 57 road games, and the Cowboys are 34-16-2 ATS in their last 52 home games. Plus, the underdog is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings in this series. Take the points. -Dave Price

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Oklahoma State vs. Stanford
Odds: Oklahoma State -4 Over/Under 74 (January 2nd 2012)
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Prediction: Price’s Stanford/Oklahoma St. 6* Fiesta Bowl Bailout (ESPN)!
No. 4 Stanford meets No. 3 Oklahoma State in the Fiesta Bowl and Dave Price has the winning side pegged behind a POWERFUL 7-0 ATS TREND in his game report! If Monday’s earlier bowl action leaves you in the red, pick up Dave’s Fiesta Bowl Bailout to get back in the BLACK! This play is guaranteed to bail you out or Tuesday’s Sugar Bowl card is FREE!

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Ryan is on a solid 7-2 ATS run in the 2011 College Bowls and here is an excellent card for you get down on tonight. Ryan provides you the winning side and total in this game and both are 15* graded Titan Plays. The side play is reinforced by several game situations that combine for a 56-6 ATS + 90% ATS winners.

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Dave’s NCAAF 7* Top Plays are a Dominant 18-7 (72%) since Nov. 11 (profiting $1,000/game bettors $10,510), and his 7* NCAAF “Game of the Month/Game of the Year” plays are PERFECT 8-0 during this span! If you enjoyed Dave’s 7* NCAAF Game of the Year on UCF +9 (11/12) and his 7* Pre-New Year’s Bowl GOTY on Louisiana Tech +9.5 (12/21), then you’re going to love his ABSOLUTE STRONGEST play of the entire 2011-12 bowl season! It goes on the Wisconsin/Oregon Rose Bowl matchup, and it’s as close to a LOCK as you’ll ever find!

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Below are some interesting betting trends for this year’s Fiesta Bowl between the Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Stanford Cardinal on January 2nd 2012:
Cowboys are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 neutral site games as a favorite.
Cowboys are 22-4-2 ATS in their last 28 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.
Cowboys are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Cardinal are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 non-conference games.
Cardinal are 17-5 ATS in their last 22 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Cardinal are 19-6-1 ATS in their last 26 games following a ATS win.
Under is 3-1-2 in Cowboys last 6 games following a S.U. win.
Under is 5-2 in Cowboys last 7 Bowl games.
Under is 5-2 in Cowboys last 7 bowl games.
Under is 4-1 in Cardinal last 5 non-conference games.
Over is 4-1 in Cardinal last 5 games on grass.
Over is 19-7 in Cardinal last 26 vs. a team with a winning record.

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Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State
Prediction: Oklahoma +3.5 (December 3rd 2011)
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Oh what could have been if Oklahoma State did not lose to Iowa State. We had Iowa State +2250 that night and are quite happy Oklahoma State lost that game, but now I wish they had won so this game had more meaning, but for now it’s just the Big 12 Championship in a year where the Big 12 only has ten teams. Oklahoma State isn’t the only team to choke away their season dreams as Oklahoma lost at home to an awful Texas Tech team as -28 point favorites just to put things in perspective. There is a small chance that if Oklahoma State blows Oklahoma out that they could get the votes past Alabama but I just do not see that happening and they definitely do not deserve it. Do you think Alabama would ever lost to Iowa State or Texas Tech? Not a chance. The nation will have to settle for a SEC National Championship.

Why Oklahoma Can Win?
Defense! Unlike Oklahoma State who are ranked 107th in total defense Oklahoma is ranked 52nd and they are 30th vs. the run and 28th in scoring defense while Oklahoma State is ranked 65th. Oklahoma is 7th in the nation in sacks, while Oklahoma State has only allowed 11 on the season but they have faced 6 team defenses that are ranked 92nd or worse in sacks this year. In their only game vs. a team better than Oklahoma in sacks they barely got by beating Texas A&M 30-29.

We saw what talented linebackers A.J. Klein and Jake Knott did against Oklahoma State not allowing for yards after the catch and shutting down the running game well Oklahoma has more talent and they should be able to keep the mid range passing game in check all day long. This defense has allowed just 2.74 yards per carry on the road this season.

Offensively, Oklahoma is no slouch and in fact it’s the best opposing offense that Oklahoma State has faced all year as the Sooners are nearly a mirror image offensively compared with the Cowboys. They are 4th in total offense 3rd in passing, 42nd in rushing, and 8th in scoring offense. It starts up front where Oklahoma has allowed the nation’s fewest sacks. Despite losing their star WR Ryan Broyles and RB Dominique Whaley the offense has continued to roll on.

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Why Oklahoma St Can Win?
Maybe they are due, I mean they have not beaten Oklahoma since 2002 and they have every advantage in terms of preparation going into this game having an extra 8 days off. They’ve had a lot of time to be ticked off about losing to Iowa State and I think they can certainly come out like they are on a mission. Also it does not hurt that Oklahoma is dinged up quite a bit.

Turnover margin is another huge reason why Oklahoma State has won and covered games this year. They have forced 37 turnovers on the year and are +16 in turnover margin. This can be a huge advantage if they can force Oklahoma into some turnovers early. Along with that advantage they have the best offense that Oklahoma has faced all year long. Guess what, when Oklahoma went up against high octane offense they struggled especially against teams that can pass. I mean Texas Tech’s Seth Doege threw for 441 yards, Robert Friffin had 479 yards, and Ryan Tannehill threw for 379 yards. Brandon Weeden is better than all three and he has the best WR in the nation in Blackmon.

Third Down & Red Zone
This is an important aspect to my handicapping and my sports picks. Let’s kick it off with third down offense and defense:

Oklahoma State is converting 51.57% of their 3rd downs and 48.62% in conference play; While Oklahoma is converting just 43.71% and 42.74% in conference play. Defensively Oklahoma are allowing just 30.12% conversions on third downs, 28.93% in conference play; While Oklahoma State are allowing 41.85% and 42.96% in conference play. Basically Cowboys have the advantage on offense and the Sooners have the advantage on defense.

Red Zone, can teams put 7 points on the board or settle for field goals? It’s a big question and a big factor when I look at teams especially in a game where the spread is only 3 points.

Oklahoma State is converting 66.20% of their 71 attempts into TD’s in the red zone and they are at 62.5% in conference play; While Oklahoma 60% overall on 60 attempts and 62.79% in conference play. Defensively Oklahoma State is allowing 50% overall TD’s, 53.13% in conference play while Oklahoma allowing 51.72% and 60% in conference play, but far less attempts 29 to Oklahoma State’s 42 attempts allowed.

Trends:
• Sooners are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog.
• Sooners are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS loss.
• Sooners are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
• Sooners are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Sooners are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
• Cowboys are 21-4-2 ATS in their last 27 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.
• Cowboys are 48-19-2 ATS in their last 69 games as a favorite.
• Cowboys are 17-7 ATS in their last 24 games as a home favorite.
• Sooners are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 meetings.

Freddy’s Free Pick: Oklahoma +3.5 (2.2* FREE Play)
Basically for me it comes down to defense. The only reason this is not a premium maxed out play is the injuries on Oklahoma’s side as well as the extra time Oklahoma State has had to prepare, but I still think Oklahoma is the better team they have a defense that can make stops and the advantage Oklahoma State has in turnover margin won’t be a factor as both teams turn the ball over around the same amount overall this year. Also when it came to 3rd down defense and red zone defense on the road Oklahoma got better showing that they are capable of stepping it up in hostile environments. I think Oklahoma takes this game and Oklahoma State is unable to emotionally get over their loss to Iowa State. -Freddy Wills (Handicapperspicks.com)

Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State
Odds: Oklahoma State -28 Over/Under 69.5 (November 18th 2011)
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Expert College Football Picks: September 24th 2011
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Pick: Arizona State -2.5
ASU -2 ½ over USC- Southern Cal opened their season with three straight home games (all wins) and must now travel to Tempe to play Arizona State who is coming off a disappointing loss at Illinois where they entered into Illini territory nine times but only scored twice. The Trojans have won 11 straight meetings and that is a concern as Dennis Erickson is 1-8 lifetime against the men from Troy and that is also bothersome. Still, at home after a their road loss last week the Sun Devils open the PAC-12 with a home win. Take ARIZONA STATE! -Chip Chirimbes

Pick: Ball State +4
On Saturday the System Club Play is on the Ball. St Cardinals. Game 334 at 2 eastern. Ball. St . In this game we want to play on certain road favorites, Like Army that come in off a home dog win, and are taking on an opponent like Ball. St that are off a win in their last game. These road favorites have a tough time off the big upset win and hav failed to cover 17 of the last 20 times. Army in general has been mediocre as a road favorite, failing to cover the last 6 times in that role. Even worse is Army is 9-64 straight up vs teams with a winning record, including 1-9 the last 10. In their only road game, they lost pretty easily at Northern Illinois. Look for Ball. St to cover the four point spread. On Saturday its a Big Day of college football winners led by the MAC Conference Game of the Year from a 22-1 system that dates to 1981. I also have a 96% Blowout system, a 29-2 Triple Angle Pac 12 play and a live dog with bite that will win outright. Two of these games will be televised. College football has been on a big run since last season and is 30 games over .500. MLB will be on late report. Jump on and Cash big On Saturday. For the free system club play, take Ball. St. -Rob Vinciletti

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Pick: Texas A&M -4
Texas A&M has been waiting for this game all off-season, and I look for them to come out and really hand it to Oklahoma State. The Aggies are just as talented offensively, but are way better on the defensive side of the ball. Last year Oklahoma State beat Texas A&M 38-35 at home thanks to a bunch of interceptions from quarterback Jerrod Johnson of Texas A&M, who was benched shortly after in the season for current quarterback Ryan Tannehill. What a lot of people forget about that game is the Aggies outgained the Cowboys 535 to 351 in total yards. Texas A&M wins by double-digits! The Aggies are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games as a home favorite, while the Cowboys are just 7-25 ATS in their last 32 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0. -Brandon Lee (Handicapperspicks.com)

College Basketball Picks: January 29th 2011
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Pick: NC State +10.5
Getting swept in the season series last year figures to be all the motivation NC State needs to take the Heels right down to the wire Saturday. And fortunately for us, a disappointing result in its last game at Clemson assures us that the Wolfpack will be extremely focused. Consider that NC State is 24-9 ATS in its last 33 games following an embarrassing road loss in which it was held to fewer than 60 points. The Pack is actually bouncing back to win by an average score of 72.7 to 69.4 in this situation. The time to fade this overvalued UNC squad is now. After all, the Tar Heels are 0-7 ATS after 2 or more consecutive wins this season. UNC is also just 2-11 ATS in home games when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 80%) over the last 3 seasons. We’ll take the points. -Jeff Alexander

Pick: Georgia +11.5
UK has been great last few years but one team that always give them trouble is this GEO team. In fact the early beat down to start conference play was just a month ago. Road team has dominated ATS in this head to head series winning 6 of last 8 games. This young UK team doesn’t rebound or defend enough to cover this big number. -Craig Trapp

Pick: Northwestern +11.5
The Buckeyes are coming off a big win over Purdue, but we can’t overlook the fact that 5 of their last 7 Big Ten wins have come by 5 points or less. Off back-to-back defeats, the Wildcats will be focused and ready to go after the target on Ohio State’s back. Consider that plays on underdogs of 10 or more points after 2 or more consecutive losses, provided they are up against an opponent that has rattled off 9 or more consecutive wins, are 62-33 ATS the last 5 seasons. The Wildcats are an extremely dangerous team on their home floor, where they have covered the spread in 11 of their last 14. Plus, they are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5 points. As you might expect, odds makers have overvalued the top team in the nation here because of the public betting attention a No. 1 demands. We’ll take the points. -Jimmy Boyd

Pick: Oklahoma State -2
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 home games and 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog. The Cowboys are 37-12-2 ATS in their last 51 games as a favorite, 42-16-2 ATS in their last 60 games as a favorite of 6.5 points or less and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road favorite. Off back-to-back defeats, expect the Cowboys to bounce back strong against this inferior Texas Tech squad. Lay the points. -Dave Price

Pick: UCLA -2
On Saturday the Free NCAAB Play is on UCLA. Game 563 at 3:30 eastern. UCLA has won 16 of 18 vs teams with a losing record. They are 5-1 after allowing 80 or more, 29-7 vs teams who score less than 65 points per game and 10-4 ats as a road favorite of 3 or less. Today they take on an Arizona St team that is 7-16 as a home dog of 3 or less and 3-8 vs winning teams. In conference play they have struggled losing 7 of 8 thus far. As an underdog they have lost 6 of 7. Look for UCLA to get the win and cover in this Pac 10 affair. On Saturday I have 5 Big plays including the NCAAB Sun Belt Conference Game of the Year and 3 Perfect Angle Power plays. In the NBA its another Cutting edge 100% NBA System Game of the Week. For the free play take UCLA. -Rob Vinciletti (Handicapperspicks.com)