2011-12 Virginia Tech Basketball Predictions - November 7, 2011
2010-11 Results: Overall: 22-12 (12-4 H, 4-6 A, 6-2 N) ACC: 9-7 (6-2 H, 3-5 A) Conference Tournament: 2-1, lost in semifinals Postseason: 1-1, lost in 2nd round of NIT The Hokies had a competitive year, one that resulted in a fourth-place finish in the ACC, a run to the ACC tournament semifinals and a second-round game in the NIT, where it lost to eventual tourney champion Wichita State. The team went 9-1 during one stretch of the season en route to a 13-5 start, but finished 3-4. With some significant...
Read more about 2011-12 Virginia Tech Basketball Predictions 2011 Virginia Basketball Predictions - November 7, 20112010-11 Results: Overall: 16-15 (11-6 H, 4-6 A, 1-3 N) ACC: 7-9 (4-4 H, 3-5 A) Conference Tournament: 0-1, lost in first round Postseason: None The Cavaliers made some progress last year, winning one more game overall and two more in ACC play than in 2009-10. The squad seemed to lack some consistency, as it never could get a good rhythm going – it did win five straight games early to get to 8-3 but then lost seven of nine later and ultimately fell in overtime in the first round of the ACC tournament....
Read more about 2011 Virginia Basketball Predictions 2011 NC State Basketball Predictions - November 7, 20112010-11 Results: Overall: 15-16 (11-5 H, 2-9 A, 2-2 N) ACC: 5-11 (4-4 H, 1-7 A) Conference Tournament: 0-1, lost in first round Postseason: None The Wolfpack did not have much of the success that its head coach/alum Sidney Lowe had as a player, winning just 31 percent of its ACC games and 52 percent of all games during Lowe’s five-year tenure. He resigned at the end of the campaign, which saw N.C. State started 3-0 but finished 4-12 down the stretch after a five-game win streak. With an established...
Read more about 2011 NC State Basketball Predictions 2011 North Carolina Basketball Predictions - November 7, 20112010-11 Results: Overall: 29-8 (15-0 H, 7-3 A, 7-5 N) ACC: 14-2 (8-0 H, 6-2 A) Conference Tournament: 2-1, lost in finals Postseason: 3-1, lost in NCAA regional final The Tar Heels finished as one of the top teams in the nation, advancing to the ACC Championship game and to the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament. The team won 12 of its final 14 games, losing only to Duke and Kentucky in that span. The Heels were 15-0 at home and with all but one of the regulars returning, expect the Tar Heels to...
Read more about 2011 North Carolina Basketball Predictions 2011 Miami (Fla) Basketball Predictions - November 7, 20112010-11 Results: Overall: 21-15 (13-4 H, 4-9 A, 4-2 N) ACC: 6-10 (4-4 H, 2-6 A) Conference Tournament: 1-1, lost in quarterfinals Postseason: 2-1, lost in NIT quarterfinals Miami continued on its road to respectability, and gained a measure more in 2010-11. The Hurricanes pushed top-seed North Carolina to the limit in the ACC quarterfinals, then won two games in the NIT before falling to Alabama in the quarterfinals. With more than 90 percent of its scoring and nearly that much rebounding coming...
Read more about 2011 Miami (Fla) Basketball Predictions 2011 Florida State Basketball Predictions - November 7, 20112010-11 Results: Overall: 23-11 (12-3 H, 8-5 A, 3-3 N) ACC: 11-5 (7-1 H, 4-4 A) Conference Tournament: 0-1, lost in quarterfinals Postseason: 2-1, lost in Sweet 16 of NCAA Tournament A dynamic run in the NCAA Tournament was lost in the final seconds of overtime against VCU in the Sweet 16, but the Seminoles showed during the season that it can and does compete on a national level. Those eight seconds separated FSU from being the Cinderella team in the Elite Eight (instead of VCU, which wound up...
Read more about 2011 Florida State Basketball Predictions 2011 Duke Basketball Predictions - November 7, 20112010-11 Results: Overall: 32-5 (17-0 H, 6-4 A, 9-1 N) ACC: 13-3 (8-0 H, 5-3 A) Conference Tournament: 3-0, Champion Postseason: 2-1, lost in Sweet 16 of NCAA Tournament Another fantastic year came to a screeching halt perhaps earlier than expected. After being ranked in the top-five nationally all season (including No. 1 for a majority of the campaign), the Blue Devils suffered an upset loss in the Sweet 16 to Arizona. The Team continued to favor defense, as the Blue Devils again were one of the...
Read more about 2011 Duke Basketball Predictions 2011 Clemson Basketball Predictions - November 7, 20112010-11 Results: Overall: 22-12 (15-2 H, 3-7 A, 4-3 N) ACC: 9-7 (7-1 H, 2-6 A) Conference Tournament: 1-1, lost in semifinals Postseason: 1-1, lost in 2nd round of NCAA Tournament Brad Brownell had an impressive coaching resume when he took over at Clemson last year, and backed up that effort by posting the most wins by a first-year head coach at Clemson and leading the Tigers to the NCAA tournament for the fourth straight year. Known as a defensive-minded coach, he instilled that personality...
Read more about 2011 Clemson Basketball Predictions 2011-12 Maryland Basketball Predictions - November 7, 20112010-11 Results: Overall: 19-14 (14-4 H, 4-6 A, 1-4 N) ACC: 7-9 (4-4 H, 3-5 A) Conference Tournament: 1-1, lost in Quarterfinals Postseason: None The 2010-11 season of Maryland basketball was the end of an era, as head coach Gary Williams, a Maryland alum, retired from coaching at the end of the campaign. He had coached his alma mater for 22 years, winning 461 games (668 in 33 years overall) and leading the team to 17 consecutive postseason appearances and the 2002 NCAA title. He saw the postseason...
Read more about 2011-12 Maryland Basketball Predictions 2011-12 Georgia Tech Basketball Predictions - November 7, 20112010-11 Results: Overall: 13-18 (10-6 H, 1-10 A, 2-2 N) ACC: 5-11 (4-4 H, 1-7 A) Conference Tournament: 0-1, lost in 1st round Postseason: None The 11-year Paul Hewitt era ended with a disappointment, as the Yellow Jacks won just 13 games and finished their fourth losing season out of the last five. Highlights were a 20-point win over North Carolina, a 5-1 start to the season and reaching the finals of the Legends Classic against Syracuse (losing by two). The program was ready to move in a new direction....
Read more about 2011-12 Georgia Tech Basketball Predictions Bears Eagles Odds - November 4, 2011Both the Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears are looking for a third straight victory when they meet up this week on ESPN’s Monday Night Football. While Lincoln Financial Field hasn’t been too kind to the Eagles of late, they are coming off a rare home win over the Dallas Cowboys. Now, they’ll be looking for revenge from a 26-31 road loss to the Bears last season. Jay Cutler threw four touchdown passes, and Matt Forte rushed for 117 yards on 14 carries to lead Chicago to victory. Each of...
Read more about Bears Eagles Odds Giants Patriots Odds - November 3, 2011The New England Patriots host the New York Giants Sunday in a rematch of Super Bowl XLII. The Patriots were unbeaten heading into that game following the 2007 season, and the Giants pulled off a stunning 17-14 upset. Eli Manning led a 12-play, 83-yard drive in the final few minutes that ended in a game-winning touchdown pass to Plaxico Burress. Can they pull off another improbable upset this weekend? Odds makers have installed New England as 9-point home favorites with a total set of 51 points. New...
Read more about Giants Patriots Odds Bengals Titans Spread - November 3, 2011Two of the biggest surprises this season have been the Cincinnati Bengals and Tennessee Titans. These two meet up Sunday in Tennessee in a key AFC showdown in Week 9. Both squads are only a half-game out of the lead in their respective divisions. This will be the first meeting between these teams since a 24-7 road victory by the Titans in 2008. The Bengals won their last visit to Nashville 31-23 back in ‘05. Taking a look at the spreads for Week 9, I find a line of Tennessee -3 over Cincinnati...
Read more about Bengals Titans Spread 49ers Redskins Odds - November 3, 2011The San Francisco 49ers head east Sunday to take on the Washington Redskins. The 49ers have to travel clear across country to the nation‘s capital, which is never an easy task for any team. San Francisco is 17-10-1 all-time against Washington, including a 27-24 home victory in their most recent meeting in 2008. Odds makers believe the 49ers will continue their surge with a win over the Redskins Sunday. The sportsbooks in Las Vegas have posted a line of San Francisco -3.5 over Washington and a total...
Read more about 49ers Redskins Odds Stanford at Oregon State Spread - November 3, 2011Stanford can exhale, for now. After a huge win last week and a big game next week against a fellow top-19 resident, this week’s contest would qualify as a “trap game” for the Cardinal. The nation’s longest winning streak on the line as Stanford takes its 16-game run to Corvallis to face Oregon State Saturday afternoon. Stanford has won 49 of 77 all-time meetings, but is just 3-7 in the last 10 meetings. Oregon State has won the last two games in Corvallis, in 2009 and 2007. Stanford however,...
Read more about Stanford at Oregon State Spread Army at Air Force Line - November 3, 2011The service academies are back at one another this week, competing for the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy. Air Force took the first step toward winning another trophy, while Army plays its first game in this competition this Saturday when it visits Colorado Springs. Do you want to see a football game be finished in less than 2 ½ hours? You just might this week, as two of the three best running teams in the country go head-to-head. The clock should run – often. Army has not won the Commander-in-Chief’s...
Read more about Army at Air Force Line Vanderbilt at Florida Lines - November 2, 2011Based on past history, Florida’s chances at a 23rd Homecoming win in 24 years might seem assured, but Vanderbilt won’t go quietly. Both teams are going through losing runs right now and both could use a boost by getting a win to draw a little closer to bowl eligibility. Florida has won 21 consecutive meetings with Vanderbilt, the last loss coming in 1988 in Nashville. Overall, UF has won 33 of 44 all-time meetings, losing just once at home – the very first meeting in 1945. The Week 10 college...
Read more about Vanderbilt at Florida Lines Buccaneers Saints Spread - November 2, 2011Off an embarrassing loss to the previously winless St. Louis Rams last weekend, the New Orleans Saints look to take out their frustrations on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 9 Sunday. The Saints will also be looking for revenge from a 26-20 road loss to the Bucs back on October 16th. Tampa Bay forced four turnovers, including three interceptions from Drew Brees in that game. Josh Freeman threw for 303 yards and two touchdowns to outduel Brees. Odds makers have set a line of New Orleans -9 over Tampa...
Read more about Buccaneers Saints Spread Falcons Colts Odds - November 2, 2011The Atlanta Falcons return from their bye Sunday in search of their first road victory over the winless Indianapolis Colts. They are coming off consecutive wins, and this is certainly their best chance to end what has been a tough history when matched up with Indy. Atlanta has dropped three straight to the Colts since a 28-21 home win back in 1998. In fact, that was their only win in 14 meetings all-time, and they have lost all six trips to Indianapolis and Baltimore. Taking a look at the lines for...
Read more about Falcons Colts Odds 2011-12 Boston College Basketball Predictions - November 2, 20112010-11 Results Overall: 21-13 ACC: 9-7 Conference Tournament: Lost in Quarterfinals Postseason: Lost in 2nd Round of NIT Steve Donahue’s first year at Boston college saw Boston college finish 21-13 and 9-7 in the ACC. However, he will truly be starting from scratch in his second season. Every single starter is gone. Junior Reggie Jackson declared for the draft instead of sticking around for the rebuilding process and a slew of seniors, Joe Trapani, Corey Raji, Biko Paris, and Josh Southern...
Read more about 2011-12 Boston College Basketball Predictions Missouri at Baylor Odds - November 1, 2011The Baylor Bears host the Missouri Tigers Saturday in another potential Big 12 shootout. Missouri had won seven straight in this series before a 40-32 home loss to the Bears in their most recent meeting in 2009. Robert Griffin III was out with an injury for that game, but backup quarterback Nick Florence came in and threw for 427 yards and three touchdowns. 2011 first-round pick Blaine Gabbert threw for 468 yards and two scores for the Tigers. Kickoff is set for 7:00 EST on FSN Saturday. Odds makers...
Read more about Missouri at Baylor Odds Week 9 NFL Spreads - November 1, 2011Here’s a look at all of the betting lines for each NFL game this week. I’ve also predicted the score for each game. You can click on the link for each matchup for a more detailed preview (updated throughout the week) and you can stay updated with our live odds. Sunday Falcons at Colts (Falcons -7, Over/Under 45) – The Colts are the worst team in the NFL. The Falcons really need this win and I think they get it. Falcons 24, Colts 10 Bucs at Saints (Saints -9, Over/Under 51.5)...
Read more about Week 9 NFL Spreads Texas A&M at Oklahoma Spread - November 1, 2011Two teams that many expected to compete for a Big 12 title meet up Saturday in Week 10 college football action. The sixth-ranked Oklahoma Sooners host the Texas A&M Aggies in a rematch from last year’s 33-19 upset victory by A&M. Ryan Tannehill threw for 225 yards and two touchdowns, while Cyrus Gray rushed for 122 yards and a score. It was a rare win in this series for the Aggies, who had lost their previous seven meetings. While this game still means a lot to both schools, it has a lot...
Read more about Texas A&M at Oklahoma Spread Week 10 College Football Lines - November 1, 2011It’s time for another big week of college football. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest matchups and I’ll give my score predictions on each one. You can click on each match up for a more detailed preview of each game (updated throughout the week) and you can view the lines for every game on the docket with our college football odds feed. Tuesday Northern Illinois at Toledo (Toledo -9, Over/Under 68) – Neither team has a great defense, but both can put up a lot of...
Read more about Week 10 College Football Lines Central Michigan at Kent State Odds - November 1, 2011There’s not much more than pride on the line Thursday when the Central Michigan Chippewas visit the Kent State Golden Flashes in MAC play. The Chippewas are in last place in the MAC West division, while the Golden Flashes are in fifth place in the East. Since they are in opposite divisions, these teams rarely face each other. They have only squared off three times since the turn of the century, with CMU winning the last two. Central Michigan has won eight of the last 10 in this series, including...
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