September 2008 Archives

2008-09 Milwaukee Bucks Predictions & Preview - September 30, 2008

The Milwaukee Bucks finished with the third-worst record in the Eastern Conference posting a 26-56 record. Since then, they fired Larry Krystkowiak and hired Scott Skiles and done a major overall to their lineup. Many of their losses last season can be improved by improvement in three areas according to Skiles: better defense, better offensive execution and ball movement, and improved mental toughness. Keep reading to find out if we think Scott Skiles can turn around this woeful Eastern conference...

2008-09 Indiana Pacers NBA Predictions & Season Preview - September 30, 2008

This is not the same Indiana Pacers team that played last year, and for Pacers’ fans thankfully so. The Pacers 36-46 last season and had a league-worst attendance. The Pacers haven’t quite recovered from the embarrassing brawl with the fans, but now return only one person from the team that battled with Pistons’ fans, and he doesn’t look to get significant, if any, playing time. Just how improved will one of the league’s best offenses be with all the off-season acquisitions? Read on to...

Detroit Pistons Predictions & 2008-09 Season Preview - September 30, 2008

After threatening to dismantle the team and firing Flip Saunders, Joe Dumars hired Michael Curry and has returned the Pistons core intact. The Detroit Pistons fell short of the NBA Finals for the 3rd season in a row, and Joe Dumars refuses to accept that making the playoffs or the conference championship game as a successful season. While there were no deals good enough to be made, the Pistons brought in veteran Kwame Brown. With the core set of players intact, the real question mark is with Michael...

Cleveland Cavaliers 2008-09 Season Preview & NBA Picks - September 30, 2008

The Cleveland Cavaliers have become one of the best defenses in the league as a collective group, without one All-Defensive Team member. The Cavs have only one player that has been around since LeBron James rookie season, and that is Zydrunas Ilgauskas. The Cavs shipped out 6 players in the middle of last season, bringing in 4 new ones. The Cavs also acquired Mo Williams this offseason. Read on to see if we think these personnel changes will keep Cleveland at the top of the Central Division and in...

Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Kentucky Wildcats NCAA Predictions - September 30, 2008

This weekend the No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide (5-0) get ready to defend their ranking against the undefeated Kentucky Wildcats (4-0). The Wildcats record might be a little misleading since they have yet to play a conference game, but this team did go to Louisville and manhandle them 27-2 for their first win of the season. The Tide also go their season off to a great start when they knocked then No. 9 Clemson, and last week when they went into Georgia and beat the No. 3 Bulldogs. The oddsmakers aren’t...

Purdue Boilermakers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Picks & Odds - September 30, 2008

The Purdue Boilermakers take their 2-2 record into one of the toughest places to play, as they head to Penn State to take on the No. 6 Nittany Lions. The Boilermakers are coming off a 17-point loss to Notre Dame in their first road game of the season. On the other hand Penn State comes in riding high after their 38-24 win over then No. 22 Illinois last week to open Big 10 play. The oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com aren’t giving the Boilermakers very little chance in this one as they come in as...

Chicago Bulls 2008-09 Season Preview & NBA Predictions - September 30, 2008

First year coach Vinny Del Negro has a vision for the Chicago Bulls success. In that vision rookie Derrick Rose , last years #1 over-all draft pick, is a star. The Bulls obviously plan to play a fast paced game that relies on ball movement to get open shots. Basically, Derrick Rose has to be the guy that makes everyone else better. Vinny Del Negro’s top two assistants have combined for nearly 1,000 wins in the league. Keep reading to see how we much think first year guys Del Negro and Rose will...

Toronto Raptors 2008-09 Season Preview - September 30, 2008

The Toronto Raptors made the playoffs last season as the number 2 team in the Atlantic Division. In the offseason the Raptors made what most consider a bold and risky move; they brought in Jermaine O’Neal to play alongside Chris Bosh in the post. Coach Sam Mitchell was NBA Coach of the Year in 2006-2007, but things did not go as well last season, so he hopes that bringing in Jermaine O’Neal will allow him to create the same type of system that worked when David Robinson and Tim Duncan played...

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Arizona State at California Line - September 30, 2008

Arizona State is coming off back to back losses and a bye week against the Cal Bears. Look for Dennis Erickson to have his Sun Devils back on track this weekend. Look for ASU to regain their form of last year on the road. BetUS has California listed as 9-point favorites over Arizona State. Arizona State has gotten off to a slow start to the 2008 season. However, look for them to be improved and hungry to pick up a huge Pac-10 win against Cal. Arizona State’s offense will look to score early and...

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Illinois Michigan Football Betting Odds - September 30, 2008

Look for Illinois to bounce back this weekend against Michigan. Illinois has faced a tough opening schedule. They played two top ten teams in Missouri and Penn State, away from home. The Illini played well in both of these games, so look for that to carry over into their match up with Michigan. The Wolverines are coming off a big win against Wisconsin, but don’t get too high on them just yet. Wisconsin pretty much handed them the game in the second half. The college football odds show that Michigan...

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Auburn at Vanderbilt Spread - September 30, 2008

The Auburn Tigers take their outstanding defense on the road to take on the surprising Commodores. Although Vanderbilt is unbeaten and has two SEC wins, they have not faced a caliber of team like the Auburn Tigers. The oddsmakers are still giving the edge to Auburn, listing the spread at -4.5 over Vanderbilt. Both teams in this match up are built around defense and running the football. This benefits Auburn. Auburn’s defense is only allowing 10.6 points per game, and only allows 92.2 yards rushing...

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Pittsburgh at South Florida College Football Picks - September 30, 2008

With the early season struggles of West Virginia, USF is now the favorite to win the Big East. The Bulls, lead by quarterback Matt Grothe, are coming off a blowout win at North Carolina State and look to carry that momentum into Thursday night’s game against Pitt. The Panthers got off to a horrible start losing at home against an average Bowling Green team, and although winning three straight games they have still looked very sloppy. The early odds on this game shows South Florida favored by...

Philadelphia 76ers 2008-09 Season Preview - September 30, 2008

The Philadelphia 76ers made the playoffs last season for the first time in 3 years, finishing the season with a 40-42 record under Maurice Cheeks, who did a fantastic job getting his players to play within their limitations. The 76ers didn’t take their success last season for granted and knowing they needed to continue improving to be competitive in the Easter conference picked up Elton Brand, Royal Ivey, and Kareem Rush in the offseason while returning all of their major starters. Many think...

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New York Knicks 2008-09 Season Preview - September 30, 2008

The Knicks have been the laughing stock of the NBA for far too many years as far as New York natives are concerned, so Knicks President of Basketball Operations hired Mike D’Antoni, best known for his success in Phoenix running the fast paced “run-and-gun” style headed by Steve Nash. D’Antoni averaged 58 wins over 4 years in Phoenix so he is far from unproven, but will this fast-paced style transfer over to the much maligned Knicks’ lineup? Continue reading our New York Knicks’ Preview...

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Missouri Tigers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Picks & Odds - September 29, 2008

With so many top teams biting the dust last week, the now No.4 Missouri Tigers will take their perfect 4-0 record to take on the Cornhuskers of Nebraska who suffered their first loss of the season last week against Virginia Tech. Nebraska fought hard at home, as they continued to fight back, but just didn’t have enough time to get that go ahead score. As for the Tigers they have continued to look lights out and had their worst offensive output of the season last week scoring 42 points. With...

Stanford Cardinals vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish NCAA Predictions - September 29, 2008

This weekend an interesting matchup has the Stanford Cardinals of the Pac 10 taking on a much improved Notre Dame team. The Cardinals got their record over .500 for the first time this season, as they went into Washington and took home a 35-28 win on the road. The Fighting Irish got back on track after a tough loss at Michigan State the week before, and beat up on another Big 10 team, as they beat Purdue 38-21 at home. With the Pac 10 looking like its not having its best season, and the Irish looking...

Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Wisconsin Badgers Picks & Odds - September 29, 2008

This weekend the Ohio State Buckeyes look to keep their chances at a National Championship alive when they travel to Wisconsin to take on the Badgers, who are still likely feeling the aftershocks of a devastating loss to Michigan last weekend to open up their Big 10 season. While the Badgers saw a 19-0 halftime lead disappear and wind up in a 27-25 defeat, the Buckeyes were able control the game in a 34-21 win at home over Minnesota. The Badgers are always tough at home, but the odds makers don’t...

USC Trojans vs. Oregon Ducks Preview & Prediction - September 29, 2008

The title hopes for the USC Trojans took one major step backwards when they went into Oregon State and became the first No.1 ranked team to lose on Thursday night. This week things don’t get that much easier as they get ready to host the newly ranked No. 23 Oregon Ducks. The Ducks come in at 4-1 and lead the way in the Pac 10 at 2-0. The Trojans have played just 3 games and after throttling Ohio State no one saw what happened last week coming. Though sitting near the bottom of the Pac 10 at...

Oklahoma the New No. 1 in College Football - September 29, 2008

There isn’t a team in college football that has looked more impressive than the Sooners in 2008, and now Oklahoma has reached the No. 1 overall ranking in the land. The team is looking unstoppable with a strong running game, a star receiver, a tight end that is a red zone machine, and a quarterback that can get them all the ball. Quarterback Sam Bradford has been nearly flawless in leading the 4-0 Sooners to their first No. 1 ranking in almost five years, and he’s on his way to being...

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Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Picks - September 29, 2008

This article was for a previous matchup between these two teams. check out our latest matchup with this Ravens at Steelers odds article. When two teams with good defenses hate each other like in Monday night’s game between Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers, you generally get a good football game. The Ravens are on the rise with the team playing excellent football under rookie coach John Harbaugh. The Ravens have the #1 defense in the NFL with the knack for making big plays. Pittsburgh...

Buffalo Bills vs. St Louis Rams NFL Preview & Prediction - September 26, 2008

This weekend the Buffalo Bills (3-0) will try and remain undefeated, and in doing so they will attempt to keep the St Louis Rams (0-3) winless. So while the Rams remain one of the worse teams in the league, the Bills are the surprise leader of the AFC East. Rams coach Scott Linehan sent a message to his team this week when he named Trent Green the starting quarterback over Marc Bulger, who just hasn’t produced this season. With the Bills looking so good and the Rams looking so bad, its no surprise...

Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs Picks & Odds - September 26, 2008

In one of the NFL’s best rivalries the Denver Broncos and their high powered offense will look to make it a perfect 4-0 start to the season when they take on the Kansas City Chiefs at the always tough Arrowhead Stadium. Last week the Broncos put on another show scoring 34 points against the Saints in a hard fought 34-32 win. The Chiefs haven’t really got much of anything going on either side of the ball, and their most recent loss came against the Atlanta Falcons pushing them to a winless...

Redskins vs. Cowboys NFL Preview & Prediction - September 26, 2008

This weekend the Dallas Cowboys look to keep it rolling when they host the Washington Redskins in a tough NFC East showdown. The Cowboys calmed the talks about the Packers as they went into Green Bay and won 27-16, and remained a perfect 3-0 on the season. After losing the opener to the Giants, the Redskins have really picked up their play winning their last two, including a 24-17 win over the Cardinals last week. The odds makers don’t think this one will be close at all, the Cowboys are...

Philadelphia Eagles v. Chicago Bears Football Betting Predictions - September 26, 2008

The Chicago Bears have yet to show they can close the show. The Bears are 1-2 after blowing consecutive late game leads. This week the Bears will host a nicked up Philadelphia Eagles squad in primetime at 8:15 ET on ESPN. The Philadelphia Eagles vs Chicago Bears series has been dominated by the Eagles who have won the last four meetings. Philly is looking very strong coming off a convincing 15-6 win over Pittsburgh in NFL week 3. Chicago is desperately trying not to start off in a 1-3 hole. The...

Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals Football Picks - September 26, 2008

Cleveland Browns starting QB Derek Anderson can feel backup Brady Quinn breathing down his neck as he starts Sunday on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals game will pit to 0-3 teams from Ohio, in a rivalry between two perennial NFL disappointments. The Bengals gave a spirited effort last week in a losing 23-26 effort to the NY Giants. Cleveland is trying to overcome key personnel injuries while sorting out the QB situation as they look for their first...

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