Arizona vs Atlanta Betting
The Falcons (8-1) are coming off their first loss of the season and there is a good chance they will get back in the W column facing a Cardinals (4-5) team that has lost 5 straight.
Cleveland vs Dallas Betting
The Cowboys (4-5) won a much-needed game last week against the Eagles and while the Browns (2-7) only have 2 wins on the season those 2 wins have come in their last 4 games.
Betting ON Ford EcoBoost 400 Gambling Odds
The 2012 Sprint Cup series season comes to a close this Sunday with the running of the Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. All the action is set to get underway at 2 p.m. (ET) and the race will be broadcast nationally ESPN.
The Return of GSP
The UFC heads north this Saturday for UFC 154 for the return from knee surgery of one of its biggest draws Georges St. Pierre. The fight card looks like one of the strongest in a while – for the first time in a very long time, injuries have not decimated the intrigue of an event.
Bearkats vs Aggies NCAA Football Spread/Handicapping
This is a mismatch as the Bearkats are an FCS squad but at least when these games happen later in the season it doesn’t seem as crazy because as you can see Sam Houston State has 8 victories. For what it is worth they are tied atop the Southland Conference standings.
Sam Houston State Bearkats (8-2) vs #8 Texas A&M Aggies (8-2)
Saturday November 17
Kyle Field – College Station, TX
3:30PM
Moneyline: No line
Spread: No line
O/U: No line
Sam Houston State
Their two losses are to Baylor and Central Arkansas – their rival. They held Baylor to 48 points, a feat some FBS opponents haven’t been able to match.
In the Southland the Bearkats have been killing opponents. They have scored 57 TDs while giving up just 19 featuring a rushing attack that averages close to 300 yards per game. Running back Timothy Flanders has already topped 1000 yards this season and he is not your average FCS back having matriculated to Sam Houston State after starting his career at Kansas State. Perhaps he can be the one player who can make a big difference in this one.
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No line currently listed on this one and there might not be until much closer to game time. I am sure the Bearkats are going to be pretty excited about getting to face the team that just knocked off the #1 team in the nation. If they play smart they just might be able to keep this respectable for a half against an opponent that might not be giving them that much respect.
Texas A&M
The weird thing about college football is that often the teams that tackle the giants, like A&M did last week in beating Alabama, don’t get the chance to continue up the mountain. [soliloquy id=”82219″]
With two losses already the Aggies are way out of contention for the Championship and might not even qualify for a BCS bowl game. Still their victory against the Crimson Tide will be one of the highlights of a season that has been a little underwhelming.
QB Johnny Manziel is making a push to become the first freshman to win the Heisman trophy. He is having a fantastic season but to me this looks like the kind of game that will hurt his campaign not help it. I envision an efficient game but it will be hard to top what we have seen recently. I also see the Aggies just dominating with their own running game featuring two offensive tackles that are going to be great pros and a nice stable of running backs.
Even though Sam Houston State is a solid FCS program this should be a blowout. We have already seen what Texas A&M can do and now they return home where hopefully the fans support will make sure they don’t do something stupid that kills all their current good feelings. If there is a line probably best to stay away though.
Spread Pick: No line posted
O/U Pick: No line posted
Score Prediction: Texas A&M 45 – Sam Houston State 14
Gophers vs Cornhuskers NCAA Football Spread/Handicapping
The Minnesota Golden Gophers have been a pleasant surprise in the Big Ten this season. With 6 victories they have already matched their total for the last two season combined and it appears they will be going to a bowl for the first time since 2009.
Demon Deacons vs Fighting Irish NCAA Football Spread/Handicapping
The Demon Deacons have had some ugly losses but they are just one win away from becoming bowl eligible with two games to play. Neither will be easy but this week will be an extremely hard test as they visit Notre Dame.
Seminoles vs Terrapins NCAA Football Spread/Handicapping
The Florida State Seminoles are the 10th-ranked team heading into week 12, and if it weren’t for their one unexpected loss to North Carolina State in the middle of the season, they’d be a BCS contender at this point in the year.
Wolfpack vs Tigers NCAA Football Spread/Handicapping
The 11th-ranked Clemson Tigers have had an extremely successful season, which is why it’s unfortunate that their sole loss came at the hands of the ACC Atlantic division’s Florida State Seminoles. A win this week against the North Caronlina State Wolfpack would improve them to 10-1 on the year, but their division rival will likely be the ones in the ACC Championship game.
Cardinal vs Ducks NCAA Football Spread/Handicapping
The Oregon Ducks have propelled themselves into the No. 2 spot in the country following Alabama’s shocking loss last weekend, which means if they win out, they are in the BCS National Championship game.
Golden Bears vs. Beavers NCAA Football Spread/Handicapping
The California Golden Bears have had a disappointing year in 2012, and at this point, they’re simply trying to get out of the season with their heads held high. At just 3-8, the team from Berekely, Calif. travels to Reser Stadium this weekend, where they’ll take on the No. 16 Oregon State Beavers.
Trojans vs Bruins NCAA Football Spread/Handicapping
The USC Trojans and the UCLA Bruins have a rich, storied rivalry, and while the series has been completely dominated by the Trojans in recent years, the Bruins are hoping to change that trend November 17. USC has fallen from grace this season, as they’ve dropped 16 spots from their preseason ranking, while UCLA has surprisingly climbed the ladder of the BCS to No. 17. Both teams are fighting for a spot in the Pac-12 championship game.
Philadelphia vs Washington Odds & Prediction
The Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins enter this game with identical 3-6 records. The Eagles started 3-1, but have lost their last five games. The Redskins started 3-3, but they have lost their last three games.
Rockets vs Huskies NCAA Football Spread/Handicapping
Northern Illinois is back in the same position they seemingly are in every year. Northern Illinois sits at the top of the MAC standings with a record of 6-0 in the league.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Cincinnati Bearcats
Nippert Stadium
Saturday November 17, 12:00 PM EST on Big East Network
College Football Betting Odds from Bookmaker
Moneyline: Off
College Football Spread: Cincinnati -6.5 (-110) vs. Rutgers +6.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 47
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Rutgers has been one of the biggest surprises in the country this season. Greg Schiano is now in Tampa Bay, but the Scarlet Knights have continued on with a hugely successful year. Rutgers comes into this one at 8-1 and ranked 22nd in the country. Cincinnati enters at 7-2, and the Bearcats are 6-0 at home this season. Cincinnati is nearly a touchdown favorite here. Let’s take a look at this Big East matchup.
Rutgers
How has Rutgers put together such a big season once again in 2012? It has been their stellar defense leading the way all season long. Rutgers is 14th in the nation in total defense, and they are fifth in the nation in points allowed per game.
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Opponents are only scoring 13.4 points per contest on this tough Scarlet Knights defense. This is a well-balanced defense that has fared well against both running and passing teams. In addition, they are very opportunistic. Not many people expected this defense to be so tough.
Gary Nova is a huge key to the Rutgers offense success. Nova has had one really bad game this year, and that was the game that Rutgers lost. Nova threw six interceptions in the team’s loss to Kent State. Excluding that game, Nova has thrown 16 touchdowns compared to just four interceptions. Jawan Jamison is the team’s leading rusher, but Savon Huggins showed he is capable of stepping in and providing the team with a nice option at tailback as well. Rutgers is averaging 26.2 points per game.
Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Bearcats have made a change at the quarterback position. [soliloquy id=”82219″]
Munchie Legeaux was turning the ball over too much, and the Bearcats have decided to go with Brendon Kay under center. Kay was spectacular in last week’s win at Temple, but he’ll face a much tougher test this weekend when Cincinnati plays against a very good Rutgers defense. Kay has rushed for 138 yards on only 15 carries, so his running ability is definitely a plus for this team. Cincinnati hasn’t been able to throw the ball down the field much this year, which has allowed opponents to sit on their short yardage passing game too often. The Bearcats average 34.2 points per game.
Cincinnati’s defense has given up a decent amount of yards, but they have been great at keeping their opponent out of the end zone. Cincinnati has a good pass rush which can really make life difficult on the opposing quarterback. This unit has done a great job bearing down and forcing field goal attempts instead of touchdowns, which is a large reason why the team is 7-2 right now.
Rutgers has been underrated all year, and I don’t think the oddsmakers are giving them enough credit in this one. Look for this game to go right down to the wire.
Free College Football Pick: Rutgers +6.5
Ohio St. vs. Wisconsin Odds & Prediction
Wisconsin (7-3) has already clinched their spot in the Big 10 title game since both Ohio State (10-0) and Penn State are bowl ineligible this season.
Utah St. vs Louisiana Tech Odds & Prediction
Louisiana Tech (9-1) and Utah State (8-2) are each 4-0 in WAC play and the Bulldogs still have an outside chance to play for a BCS bowl game.
