Niners host Giants in NFC Championship Game
January 22, 2012
The New York Giants are playing their best football of the season. After an opening game loss to Washington, and a 4 game losing streak midway through the season, the G-Men looked as though they’d be sitting home once again come playoff time. Since shocking the world and beating the highly favored and undefeated New England Patriots in Super Bowl XVII, the Giants have lost 1 playoff game and failed to make the playoffs for 2 consecutive seasons. They are just 1 win away from getting back to the...
Duke host Florida St in ACC Showdown
January 21, 2012
The Florida St Seminoles may be just 12-6, but they’ve shown the ability to play with the best when their on the game. A win over North Carolina last Saturday was an example of why college basketball experts were so high on this team at the start of the season. They played a nearly perfect game in beating the Tar Heels as they held one of the top scoring teams in the country to just 57 points while they lit up the scoreboard for 90! FSU will need to have a similar type performance on Saturday as...
Hawks at 76ers Predictions
January 20, 2012
Two “good” reasons will explain why Atlanta and Philadelphia are two of the elite teams with 10 wins already in the first month of this abbreviated NBA season: Good offense and good defense. Both teams have top-10 scoring offenses and defenses, so something will have to give when the Hawks visit the 76ers Friday night. The latest NBA odds list the 76ers as 5.5-point favorites, while the total has been set for 185.5 points. Atlanta Hawks @ Philadelphia 76ers, 7 p.m. EST The 76ers are 6-1 at home...
Sixers host Hawks in Eastern Conference Battle
January 20, 2012
The Philadelphia Sixers and Atlanta Hawks are both off to a tremendous start, and are far and away ahead of NBA experts predictions. Each of these squads are eager and ready to take their games to the next levels, and with a shortened season they are in position to do just that. Each of these squads are leading their respective divisions, and have a legitimate shot at making a deep run in the playoffs. This may be just another regular season game, but a win Friday night could be enough to propel...
Mavericks at Jazz Odds
January 19, 2012
The defending champion Dallas Mavericks are out of the gate slowly – still seeking a new identity while carrying a target on their back. The Utah Jazz lost their longtime coach late last year and have undergone some major changes, but they are generating some surprise across the league with their quick start. Two teams that have been on warm runs lately will face off Thursday in Salt Lake City looking to remain among the early-season contenders in the Western Conference. The latest NBA...
Alabama vs. Vanderbilt in SEC Showdown
January 19, 2012
Having just 4 losses through 17 games is generally considered a solid start to the college basketball season, but both the Alabama Crimson Tide and Vanderbilt Commodores have under-achieved based on college basketball experts expectations. Prior to the start of the year Vandy was ranked 7th in the country due to their returning talent and the success they had last season. Bama was ranked 19th in the pre-season poll, and was projected to give the Commodores and Florida Gators a run for their money...
Huskies host Bearcats in Big East Battle
January 18, 2012
The Cincinnati Bearcats are on a mission to prove their worth in the highly touted Big East Conference. They may not be getting any love as they are 14-4 and second in the conference with a 4-1 record, but they are a solid win away from cracking the top-25, and becoming a contender in the eyes of NCAA basketball experts. Wednesday will be their best chance to get to the next level as they take on the Connecticut Huskies in what will be hard fought battle. Despite struggling slightly in conference...
Wolverines host Spartans in Battle of Michigan
January 17, 2012
The Michigan Wolverines and Michigan St Spartans may both be ranked in the top 20 in the country, but if you look at these teams statistically you’ll see that they’re worlds apart. NCAA basketball handicappers have the Spartans listed as favorites for this one despite the fact that they are on the road against the 19th ranked team in the country. On paper this should be a blowout, but that’s why they play the game. Being ranked outside of the top 125 in assist, rebounds and points per game...
Kansas vs. Baylor in Battle of Big-12 Unbeatens
January 16, 2012
The remaining two undefeated teams in the Big-12 will go head to head Monday in what should be a highly contested battle. The Baylor Bears have an unblemished record, and are coming off of a 41 point win over Oklahoma St in which they put up 106 points. However, despite the fact that they’ve beaten 2 ranked teams this season, they have yet to be truly tested. Monday’s match-up with the Kansas Jayhawks will be far more than just a test, it will be an all-out war that college basketball handicappers...
Packers host Giants in NFC Divisonal Playoff Round
January 15, 2012
The Green Bay Packers looked almost unbeatable this season, but a loss to Kansas City in week exposed them as being mortal. Allowing 41 points to the Detroit Lions in the final game of the season gave the Packers defense the distinguished honor of being the worst in the NFL. They gave up over 410 yards per game, and were dead last in the league against the pass allowing almost 300 per game. One of the few close games that the Packers had all year was against the New York Giants on December 4th. Eli...
