Cincinnati Bearcats (5-2) vs #8 Xavier Musketeers (7-0)
For the Cincinnati Bearcats the season can be summed up in one word – Presbyterian. As in the Bearcats of the Big East lost to Presbyterian 56-54 a couple of weeks ago.
Month: December 2011
Oklahoma State Cowboys (6-2) vs #14 Pittsburgh Panthers (8-1)
Not much is expected from Oklahoma State this year. The Big 12 is in a state of flux but no one expects them to rise to the top nor should they sink to the bottom.
Buccaneers vs Jaguars Week 14 Gambling Preview
The Bucs (4-8) have lost 6 straight and in that span their defense has really struggled giving up an average of almost 31 ppg.
UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida
In one of the more intriguing Light Heavyweight Title Bouts in quite some time, two of the most elusive fighters in the sport battle for the Top Prize.
NCAA Basketball Betting – Spartans vs Bulldogs
After rolling over five consecutive opponents, the No. 23 Gonzaga Bulldogs finally met their match against a perfect Illinois squad that came into Assembly Hall and handed the Bulldogs their first loss of the season.
NCAA Basketball Betting – Huskies vs Blue Devils
After dropping their worst non-conference defeat in 16 years, a 85-63 loss at No. 2 Ohio State last week, the No. 7 Duke Blue Devils rebounded with a win and will now face a Washington Huskies team that has won just one out if its last four contests.
NFL Betting Predictions – Raiders vs Packers
After three straight victories the Raiders cooled last weekend, which is weird because the weather was good in Miami.
Buffalo Bills vs San Diego Chargers Betting Preview
What a difference two months can make.
Both the Buffalo Bills and the San Diego Chargers were chugging their way into the postseason in early October with 4-1 records, but now both are well out of the playoff hunt nearing mid December, sporting identical 5-7 records.
Buffalo v San Diego
When: 4:15 PM ET, Sunday, December 11, 2011
Where: Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California
TV:CBS
LINE: -7 (San Diego) O/U 47.5
Still, Sunday’s battle will mean something to both teams as San Diego will try to salvage a train wreck of a season by beating up on an already deflated Bills squad that will be looking to avoid a sixth consecutive loss in a city where it hasn’t won in 30 years.
After starting the season 5-2, the bus ran off the cliff and the entire Buffalo fan base has felt the impact.
The Bills, who led the league in scoring over that span, averaging just under 33 points per game, have fallen well off the mark by putting up a meager 13.4 points during its five-game skid.
Sure, one can blame injuries to team MVP Fred Jackson, big nose tackle Kyle Williams, and several other players on the offensive line for the Bills dip in performance. But that still doesn’t excuse the poor execution from QB Ryan Fitzpatrick.
However, after throwing seven interceptions in a three-game stretch, Fitz been far better, throwing four TD passes in his last two outings. He needs only 163 passing yards to match last season’s career high of 3,000, but if the rest of the team can’t step it up, he could very well have to wait until next season. [soliloquy id=”82219″]
Take for example Stevie Johnson dropping the potential game-winning touchdown with seconds to play against the Jests, or C.J. Spiller’s fumble in the end zone last week in the Bills loss to the Titans. Of course, the officials ruled that Spiller recovered the ball in the end zone for the touchdown during the relay review, but it’s that kind of sloppy play that has landed the Bills near the bottom floor in the AFC East.
The same kind that will allow the Chargers to manhandle the Bills on their home turf.
The Bolts should be in a better frame of mind after ending their own six-game losing streak by dismantling Jacksonville 38-14 on Monday night.
Quarterback Phillip Rivers, who’s had a disappointing season (19 TD, 17 INT), threw three touchdown passes, as San Diego scored the final 28 points to pull within two games of co-AFC West leaders Denver and Oakland.
San Diego matched its best offensive output of the season in blowing out the Jaguars, thanks in part to RB Ryan Mathews’ second straight 100-yard game.
Matt’ s Prediction: San Diego 34 , Buffalo 24–
San Diego has an NFL-best 19-1 record over the final four weeks of a season since 2006, and will be looking to avoid their first four-game home losing streak since 2001.
I just don’t see how Buffalo, which last won at San Diego in December 1981, and has dropped five straight road games, can shut down a San Diego offense that if clicking can be a scoring machine.
I expect the Bolts to keep their faint playoff hopes alive with another December surge.
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Chicago Bears vs Denver Broncos Betting Preview
The Denver Broncos attempt to extend their five-game winning streak when they face off against the Chicago Bears who are still in solid position for the NFC Wild Card race but they have lost their last two games in a row, making them 0-2 since they lost Jay Cutler to a thumb injury.
Kansas City Chiefs vs N.Y. Jets Betting Preview
Rex Ryan’s AFC East second place New York Jets will look to stay in the thick of the race for the final Wild Card spot in the AFC,when they host the injury riddled Kansas City Chiefs who are coming off a surprising win over Chicago their last time out.
Colts vs Baltimore NFL Betting Preview
Are the Indianapolis Colts trying to position themselves to draft Andrew Luck? If they aren’t, you wouldn’t know it by their play on the field.
The Colts have found a way to lose all twelve games so far this season.
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Indianapolis Colts (0-12) vs. Baltimore Ravens (9-3)
Time/Date: 1:00 PM EST, December 11, 2011
Venue: M&T Bank Stadium
Broadcast: CBS
Colts vs. Ravens Gambling Odds from Bookmaker
Spread: Ravens -16
Moneyline: Ravens (-1300) Colts (+850)
Over/Under: 41
On the other side of the field, Baltimore is in another tight AFC North battle with the Steelers. The Ravens have had letdowns against lesser teams three times this year, and they can’t afford one this Sunday.
Dan Orlovsky got his first start of the year under center last week for Indianapolis and he didn’t disappoint. In fact, Orlovsky was terrific against the Patriots. He completed 30 of his 37 attempted passes for 357 yards. He engineered three fourth quarter scoring touchdowns, and nearly brought the team all the way back from a 28 point deficit. He’ll get the start again this weekend. Joseph Addai is the team’s primary runner, but he is listed as questionable due to a hamstring injury. Pierre Garcon leads the team with 55 receptions and six touchdowns.
The Colts defense has two great pass rushers in Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis, but they don’t have too much else going for them at this point. The team doesn’t really have anyone who is great at clogging the running lanes, and opponents are averaging 144 yards per game on the ground. Indianapolis is allowing 29.8 points per game this year, which is worst in the league. [soliloquy id=”82219″]
The Ravens offense has been up and down this year. Ray Rice is having a terrific season in the backfield. Rice is averaging 4.5 yards per carry, and he already has over 900 rushing yards in 2011. He also leads the team with 56 receptions, and his versatility makes him one of the league’s most dangerous tailbacks. Joe Flacco has the lowest quarterback rating of his four-year NFL career. Flacco also leads the league in fumbles. The team will need him to be more consistent if they are going to make run at the Super Bowl this year. Anquan Boldin is starting to come on at the wide receiver position, and that should help this offense quite a bit.
Baltimore’s defense is once again one of the best in the NFL. The Ravens don’t have a real weakness on this side of the ball. Terrell Suggs has racked up ten sacks already this year. Haloti Ngata is one of the best defensive tackles in football. Ray Lewis is expected to miss his fourth straight game this weekend with a toe injury, but this defense has been very good even in his absence. Ed Reed may have lost a step, but he is still a great play making safety. The Ravens are giving up just 16 points per game.
I don’t like laying a big number in the NFL, but I don’t expect the Colts to put up a second straight good performance. Look for the Ravens to dominate in this one.
Free NFL Pick: Ravens -16
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Houston Texans (9-3) vs Cincinnati Bengals (7-5) NFL Betting Preview
Houston entered this season looking to prove that they could be a consistent winner and get to the playoffs.
The Texans are well on their way to that goal, but the key injuries they have sustained at the quarterback position are extremely concerning for the team.
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Texans vs. Bengals
Time/Date: 1:00 PM EST, December 11, 2011
Venue: Paul Brown Stadium
Broadcast: CBS
Texans vs. Bengals Gambling Odds from JustBet
Spread: Bengals -3
Moneyline: Bengals (-150) Texans (+130)
Over/Under: 38
Cincinnati has been one of the biggest surprises of the season, but they have lost two straight. If the Bengals are going to have a chance of making the playoffs, they really can’t afford to lose a third straight game.
Matt Schaub and Matt Leinart are both out for the season after suffering serious injuries. The Texans are now starting T.J. Yates. Yates is a rookie out of North Carolina. Yates started off his NFL career with an impressive performance last week against the Atlanta Falcons. He threw for 258 yards and a touchdown, and he didn’t turn the ball over. The strength of this offense is really its running game. Arian Foster and Ben Tate may be the best tailback tandem in the NFL right now. Foster has racked up 916 rushing yards and Tate has 753 yards on the ground. Andre Johnson suffered another minor injury last week, and he is listed as doubtful for this game.
Houston’s secondary was the worst in the NFL last year, but that is definitely not the case this season. Johnathan Joseph was a huge pickup for this group. Joseph has 13 pass deflections and four interceptions in 2011. The secondary that finished dead last in the NFL in pass defense last year is currently third best in the NFL this year. Brian Cushing and DeMeco Ryans give the Texans two terrific inside linebackers that can cover a lot of ground. [soliloquy id=”82219″]
Cincinnati was thumped last weekend in Pittsburgh, but they must find a way to bounce back this weekend. Andy Dalton is a legitimate rookie of the year candidate because of the terrific job he has done as the team’s starting quarterback. Dalton stepped into a tough situation, and he has been great. He has 17 touchdowns and 12 interceptions, and he has shown poise in the pocket all year long. A.J. Green gives the Bengals a spectacular young wide receiver. Green leads the team with 50 catches and seven touchdowns. The Bengals offense is at its best when Cedric Benson is running the ball effectively.
The Bengals defense was best in the NFL through the first few weeks, but they have been pretty bad over the last few weeks. To be fair, the Bengals have sustained some key injuries that have hurt them badly. Leon Hall is the team’s best cover corner, and he is out for the season. Nate Clements, the team’s second cornerback, missed last week and is listed as questionable for this one. Keith Rivers was a key part of the linebackers for this unit, and he is out for the season as well. The front seven continues to play quite well, but the secondary has been struggling of late.
Cincinnati is better than just about anyone expected them to be, but I don’t think they are good enough to overcome the key injuries they have right now. I think this one goes down to the wire, so I’ll take the points.
Free NFL Pick: Texans +3
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NFL Week 14 – New Orleans vs Tennessee
Two teams on winning streaks meet in Tennessee on Sunday when the New Orleans Saints, winners of four straight games take on the Tennessee Titans who are on a modest two game winning streak.
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NFL Power Rankings – Week 14
NFL Football Power Ratings For Week 14
Each week during the heart of the NFL season, and once or twice during the NFL Preseason, we’ll gather the troops around the roundtable and hash out the NFL Power rankings. We check out the stats, looks at the records, and, most importantly, we take a close, close look at the heart of each team.
NFL Week 14 – San Francisco vs Arizona
A month ago a matchup between the 49ers and the Cardinals would have been laughable. But the Cards have gotten hot – wins in two straight games and four of five.
NFL Betting Predictions – Vikings vs Lions
Well Donovan McNabb is gone…now what? This team has been shockingly bad all season long and hasn’t found a way to shake it. Last week’s loss to Denver might have been the hardest to take yet as they actually made Tim Tebow look like an NFL passer.
