Chad Johnson Out Versus Steelers
OffshoreInsiders.com has learned that Chad Johnson will not play tonight for the Cincinnati Bengals against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
November 20, 2008
Cal Poly-Rice Preview
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The fans at Marriott Center will be treated to a game between the Cal Poly Mustangs and the Rice Owls when they take their seats on Thursday.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Team records:
Cal Poly: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS Rice: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS Cal Poly most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4 Rice most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cal Poly’s last 13 games Cal Poly is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Cal Poly is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Rice’s last 21 games Rice is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games Next up:
Cal Poly at North Florida, Friday, November 21 Rice at BYU, Friday, November 21 |
USC-Seton Hall Preview
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The fans at Coliseo do Puerto Rico will be treated to a game between the USC Trojans and the Seton Hall Pirates when they take their seats on Thursday.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Southern California was worried for a bit during its 73-60 win over New Mexico at the Galen Center Tuesday night.
USC failed to cover as a 15.5-point home favorite while the final score stayed under the 142-point total set by oddsmakers.
The Pirates defeated Columbia 0-0 as a 14.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (139).
Jeremy Hazell scored a game-high 21 points for Seton Hall and John Garcia added 11 points in the win.
Current streak:
USC has won 2 straight games. Seton Hall has won 2 straight games. Team records:
USC: 2-0 SU, 1-1 ATS Seton Hall: 2-0 SU, 1-0 ATS USC most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4 After a win are 6-4 Seton Hall most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of USC’s last 5 games USC is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games Seton Hall is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games Next up:
USC home to Tennessee-Martin, Friday, November 28 Seton Hall home to Delaware, Saturday, November 29 |
Southern Illinois-Duke Preview
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The Southern Illinois Salukis and the Duke Blue Devils will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Madison Square Garden.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Southern Illinois picked up a first-round win with an 80-73 victory over Massachusetts in the 2K Sports College Hoops Classic on Wednesday. Southern Illinois covered the 5-point spread, while the 153 points sailed OVER the posted total of 134.
Bryan Mullins had 16 points and 13 assists, and Carlton Fay added 17 in that win.
The Blue Devils defeated Rhode Island 82-79 as a 25.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (162).
Jon Scheyer scored a game-high 25 points for Duke, while Kyle Singler added 19 points in the win.
Current streak:
Southern Illinois has won 2 straight games. Duke has won 3 straight games. Team records:
Southern Illinois: 2-0 SU, 1-0 ATS Duke: 3-0 SU, 1-2 ATS Southern Illinois most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Western Kentucky are 2-1 After playing Massachusetts are 0-1 After a win are 6-4 Duke most recently: A few trends to consider:
Southern Illinois is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Duke’s last 5 games Duke is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Duke is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games Next up:
Southern Illinois at Western Kentucky, Wednesday, November 26 Duke home to Montana, Sunday, November 23 |
Chattanooga-Memphis Preview
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The fans at Coliseo do Puerto Rico will be treated to a game between the Chattanooga Moccasins and the Memphis Tigers when they take their seats on Thursday.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Ty Patterson led the way for Chattanooga with 18 points in its 103-75 loss to Missouri on Monday night.
Missouri covered as 14-point home favorites as the game played over the 154-point total posted by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Chattanooga has lost 2 straight games. Memphis has won 2 straight games. Team records:
Chattanooga: 0-2 SU, 0-2 ATS Memphis: 2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS Chattanooga most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7 After playing Missouri are 0-1 After a loss are 6-4 Memphis most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chattanooga’s last 8 games Chattanooga is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Chattanooga is 1-11 ATS in its last 12 games Memphis is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games Memphis is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Memphis’s last 8 games Next up:
Chattanooga home to Tennessee Temple, Saturday, November 29 Memphis home to Marist, Tuesday, December 2 |
Missori-Xavier Preview
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The Missouri Tigers and the Xavier Musketeers will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Coliseo do Puerto Rico.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Leo Lyons netted 25 points, as Missouri cruised to a 103-75 win over Chattanooga on Monday night.
Missouri covered as 14-point home favorites as the game played over the 154-point total posted by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Missouri has won 2 straight games. Xavier has won 2 straight games. Team records:
Missouri: 2-0 SU, 1-0 ATS Xavier: 2-0 SU, 0-1 ATS Missouri most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Oral Roberts are 0-1 After playing Chattanooga are 0-1 After a win are 2-8 Xavier most recently: A few trends to consider:
Xavier is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games Next up:
Missouri home to Oral Roberts, Sunday, November 30 Xavier home to Miami (Ohio), Saturday, November 29 |
Fairfield-Virginia Tech Preview
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The fans at Coliseo do Puerto Rico will be treated to a game between the Fairfield Stags and the Virginia Tech Hokies when they take their seats on Thursday.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Current streak:
Virginia Tech has won 2 straight games. Team records:
Fairfield: 1-1 SU, 0-1 ATS Virginia Tech: 2-0 SU, 0-0 ATS Fairfield most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-3 Before playing American are 2-1 After playing Sacred Heart are 0-1 After a win are 7-3 Virginia Tech most recently: A few trends to consider:
Fairfield is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games Virginia Tech is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Next up:
Fairfield home to American, Saturday, November 29 Virginia Tech home to Elon, Wednesday, November 26 |
Miami-Georgia Tech Preview
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The Miami Hurricanes and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yellow Jackets listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Hurricanes, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Matt Bosher booted three field goals and Miami snuck past Virginia Tech 16-14 in Week 12. Miami failed to cover the 4.5-point spread, while the 30 points fell UNDER the posted total of 41.
Javarris James had seven carries for 29 yards with one touchdown.
Georgia Tech finished with 326 yards rushing and 423 total yards in a 28-7 loss to North Carolina in Week 11.
The Jackets did not cover the 4.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 42.
Current streak:
Miami has won 5 straight games. Team records:
Miami: 7-3 SU, 5-4 ATS Georgia Tech: 7-3 SU, 6-2 ATS Miami most recently:
When playing in November are 3-7 When playing on grass are 7-3 After being outgained are 6-4 When playing within the conference are 4-6 Georgia Tech most recently: A few trends to consider:
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Miami is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami’s last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami’s last 5 games when playing Georgia Tech Georgia Tech is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia Tech’s last 5 games when playing Miami Georgia Tech is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games Next up:
Miami at North Carolina State, Saturday, November 29 Georgia Tech at Georgia, Saturday, November 29 |
Bengals-Steelers Preview
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The Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Heinz Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Steelers listed as 11-point favorites versus the Bengals, while the game’s total is sitting at 34½.
The Bengals tied Philadelphia 13-13 as a 9-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (41).
Ryan Fitzpatrick threw for 261 yards with a touchdown for Cincinnati and T.J. Houshmandzadeh caught 12 passes for 149 yards with a touchdown.
The Steelers defeated San Diego 11-10 as a 4.5-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (40.5).
Ben Roethlisberger passed for 308 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions for Pittsburgh, while Willie Parker rushed for 115 yards on 25 carries.
Team records:
Cincinnati: 1-8-1 SU, 4-6 ATS Pittsburgh: 7-3 SU, 4-6 ATS Cincinnati most recently:
When playing in November are 6-3-1 When playing on grass are 3-7 After being outgained are 3-7 When playing within the division are 3-7 Pittsburgh most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Cincinnati’s last 16 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati’s last 9 games on the road Cincinnati is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh Pittsburgh is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games when playing at home against Cincinnati Pittsburgh is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games at home Next up:
Cincinnati home to Baltimore, Sunday, November 30 Pittsburgh at New England, Sunday, November 30 |
November 19, 2008
Wednesday Betting Preview
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Plus almost as odds defying as the pregnant “man” Jim Norton is how much the world’s top sports handicappers continue to win. The Wednesday rundown of the top football picks and basketball locks betting is up.
True the handicappers at times tend to be one track in their thoughts. We think Navy Advancement is discussing whether the Navy profile sheets say the Midshipmen will move the ball against Army on the gridiron.
We think Costa Rica protected land is where the honorable activity of betting and sportsbooks are welcome.
The Gridiron Spotlight
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Other Notable Events
Allen Iverson and the Detroit Pistons had their three-game winning streak snapped on Sunday, as they fell 104-86 to the Phoenix Suns. Iverson scored just nine points in that contest, but he also picked up seven assists. Richard Hamilton led the way with 19 points, and he’ll be looking to help his team get back on track on Wednesday when they play host to James and his Cavaliers in a fight for top spot in the East’s Central Division.
There are nine other games on a busy NBA schedule for Wednesday, including
The Rest of the Schedule
The National Hockey League offers up three games on Wednesday:
As well, there are a few ranked college hoops teams in action on Wednesday, with N.C. Wilmington at No. 20 Wake Forest,
News from the Wire
The Sharks are hoping to have starting goaltender Evgeni Nabokov back this weekend; he has been out of action since November 6 with a knee injury . . . Blues forward Andy McDonald, who got off to a hot offensive start to the season, with be out of action for at least eight weeks after suffering a broken ankle . . . Rockets Tracy McGrady (knee) and Ron Artest (ankle) both suffered injuries in the team’s win over the Thunder on Monday…Hot stove baseball sees Coco Crisp and Ramon Ramirez trading uniforms…UNC freshmen Tyler Zeller was injured in a cheap foul.
A Peek at the Future
There are only six weeks left in the NFL season, and the Vegas oddsmakers currently like the chances of the Super Bowl being contested by the New York Giants and the Tennessee Titans. The defending champs are at 4/1 odds to win the title again this season, while unbeaten
