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- Sat, 08/30/08 - 7:00 PMTony George | CFB Side
- free pick160 Nebraska -14.0 (-110) BetUS vs 159 W. Michigan
- Analysis:
Nebraska -14.5 vs Western Michigan - Free Play Courtesy of Tony George Sports
The Bo Pellini era kicks off in Memorial Stadium in Lincoln Nebraska on Saturday to the delight of Husker Nation, who filled the same stadium this past spring game close to 75,000 people. Expectations are high in Huskerland, but also managed somewhat by a level headed new head coach with Husker ties. Actually Bo Pellini is 1-0 as Husker head coach, as he led the Huskers to victory in 2003 in the Alamo Bowl after the firing of Frank Solich, thus an era of disappointment and downslide under Bill Callahan began. The order in Lincoln Nebraska is about to be restored under AD Tom Osborne and his new hire.
Nebraska will be sky high and return in tact a great deal of the 9th ranked offense in the country last year with QB Joe Ganz at the helm, a very capable QB who threw for 16 TD's and 1400 yards in 4 starts at Nebraska last year. RB Marlon Lucky is a top 3 back in the Big 12, and the offensive line returns all 4. The problem is defense, and they were deplorable in 2007. With Bo Pellini running the show, and proving his prowess at calling defenses as head man at LSU, when his defense's dominated the SEC and won titles, expect a re-newed vigor for the once proud Blackshirts at Nebraska. Expect a monster effort this Saturday in all phases as winning needs to be established early and in convincing fashion.
Western Michigan is no patsy, but is in a real tough spot here. Tim Hiller at QB threw for 267 yards per game in 2007 and returns as well as their RB who pounded out 858 yards last year, as the Bronco's ended up 5-7 overall, and to note, 2-8-1 ATS in lined games last year, which is a concern. The defense of WM allowed over 400 yards per game last year and that is the KEY to this game. Nebraska's offense is a Top 5 offense in the Big 12 this year, mark my words. They will move the chains all day long. The defense will be improved vastly and the home opener will be one big coming out party, as Bo Pellini will drop the hammer and make the natives very happy in Husker Nation this Saturday.
Nebraska 41 Western Michigan 17
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- Thu, 08/28/08 - 7:10 PMMarc Lawrence | MLB Money Line
- free pick953 FLA (-125) Bookmaker vs 954 ATL
- Analysis: Play On: Florida w/Sanchez vs Morton
Note: The Marlins take on the Braves in the finale of their three-games series this evening when Anibel Sanchez faces Charlie Morton in Atlanta. Aside from being in solid current form, Sanchez is 3-1 in his career team starts on Thursdays. Meanwhile, Morton is 1-6 at home with an 8.18 ERA. With that we'll back the better pitcher and the better team here tonight.
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- Thu, 08/28/08 - 9:00 PMLenny Del Genio | CFB Side
- free pick135 Oregon St. -3.0 (-110) Bodog vs 136 Stanford
- Analysis:
Play on Oregon State at 9:00 ET. This is a series that has been dominated by the Beavers as OSU has won 6 of 7, including last year?s 23-7 decision as 13-point chalk. With this year?s meeting taking place in Palo Alto, we get a much more manageable number. Mike Reilly?s team used to be the furthest thing from a safe bet outside of Corvallis, but as last season progressed, that began to change. As road underdogs, they won outright in their last three away games last season, winning at Cal, Washington State and rival Oregon. Over the last five years, Stanford has flat out not been able to run the ball against OSU, averaging barely over 1.0 YPC in those games (four losses). The Cardinal has lost each of their last three home openers. Take Oregon State. - > See Lenny Del Genio's Premium Picks
- Thu, 08/28/08 - 8:05 PMLarry Ness | MLB Money Line
- free pick958 CHC (-145) Sportsbetting.com vs 957 PHI
- Analysis:
The Phillies and Cubs open a four-game series tonight in Wrigley. Philadelphia's loss last night to the Mets dropped them a half-game behind New York in the NL East while Chicago's 2-0 win over Pittsburgh (giving the Cubs five straight wins), ups their mark to a ML-best 83-50, which gives them a six-game lead over the Brewers in the NL Central. Cole Hamels (11-8, 3.20 ERA) starts for the Phillies, while Ryan Dempster (15-5, 2.85 ERA) starts for the Cubs. While the Phillies may be 16-11 in Hamels' starts in '08, they are minus-$235 vs the moneyline with him on the mound. That's in start contrast to Chicago's mark in Dempster's starts, as the Cubs are 19-8, plus-$909 (10th-best mark among MLB starters). Dempster's been a 'monster' here in Wrigley this year (he's 12-2 with a 2.66 ERA / team is 13-3 in his starts), where the team is 49-19 (outscoring opponents 5.93 RPG-to-4.03). It's also worth noting that the Cubs are an impressive 26-13 vs lefties in '08, including a 13-4 here at Wrigley, where they've averaged 7.4 RPG. Take the Cubbies. - > See Larry Ness's Premium Picks
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