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11/07/2007 - Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines)
Below is a compilation of The Sportsbook Betting Lines's predictions for the top games in Week 11 of the college football season. (Detailed previews for each game can be found by following the "Top 25 scoreboard" link within the FBS college football section of sportsnetwork.com)
Louisville (5-4) at (6) West Virginia (7-1), Thursday, 7:30 pm
This was supposed to be one of the biggest games of the season for the Big East, but Louisville's struggles have put a damper on that. WVU has been flying under the radar since its lone loss to South Florida, and that may not be a bad thing considering all the upsets in college football this season. The Mountaineers clearly have the better defense here and even if that unit gets torched a bit, WVU has plenty of weapons on offense to outlast the Cardinals in this contest.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: West Virginia 42, Louisville 27
- Ralph Lauro
Wake Forest (6-3) at (20) Clemson (7-2), Saturday, 12 pm
The Tigers are on a roll right now and get the Demon Deacons in Death Valley. This is an important contest, as jockeying for position in the Atlantic Division starts this week. Clemson has the better offense and that should be the difference in this one.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: Clemson 27, Wake Forest 17
- Scott Haynes
(13) Michigan (8-2) at Wisconsin (7-3), Saturday, 12 pm
Michigan is the better team here, but Wisconsin isn't far behind and has the luxury of playing this one in front of the hometown faithful. That said, expect the Wolverines' multi-faceted offense to take control late and help the squad to victory, setting up next week's much-anticipated showdown with top- ranked Ohio State.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: Michigan 27, Wisconsin 23
- Frank Haynes
Texas A&M (6-4) at (7) Missouri (8-1), Saturday, 12:30 pm
Missouri is clicking on all cylinders right now and that is bad news for a Texas A&M club that has struggled on the road this season. With Chase Daniel leading the charge, the Tigers should have no problem exploiting the Aggies' soft pass defense en route to the victory.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: Missouri 40, Texas A&M 20
- Ralph Lauro
Arkansas (6-3) at (22) Tennessee (6-3), Saturday, 12:30 pm
Although this game is being played in Knoxville, the edge has to go to Arkansas. The Razorbacks will pound Darren McFadden and Felix Jones against the weak run defense of the Vols with great success.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: Arkansas 37, Tennessee 27
- Pat Taggart
(21) Alabama (6-3) at Mississippi State (5-4), Saturday, 12:34 pm
Expect this game to go down to the wire, as MSU is much better than many folks expected. Alabama will get the win, but it will take four quarters of sound football to knock off the Bulldogs.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: Alabama 27, Mississippi State 24
- Pat Taggart
(24) Kentucky (6-3) at Vanderbilt (5-4), Saturday, 2 pm
Go with Kentucky this weekend, as the Wildcats are better than they showed in their last outing. Andre Woodson will make better decisions and spread the ball around to his talented wideouts.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: Kentucky 31, Vanderbilt 17
- Pat Taggart
(19) Boise State (8-1) at Utah State (0-9), Saturday, 3:05
Although the perfect season was lost quite some time ago, Boise State still has a major bowl game as a possible reward for coming back strong. Beating up on opponents like Utah State are nothing more than a prelude to the showdown with nationally-ranked Hawaii in two weeks in Honolulu.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: Boise State 51, Utah State 17
- Gregg Xenakes
(16) Connecticut (8-1) at Cincinnati (7-2), Saturday, 3:30 pm
UConn keeps surprising Big East members each week, but Cincinnati will surely come prepared for this one. As a matter of fact, the Bearcats seem to match up pretty well with the Huskies and with the support of their home crowd, they should be able to find a way to win this game.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: Cincinnati 31, Connecticut 17
- Ralph Lauro
(18) Auburn (7-3) at (10) Georgia (7-2), Saturday, 3:30 pm
Go with the home team in this matchup, as Georgia is playing with a wealth of confidence. This game will likely be a low-scoring affair, and the Bulldogs' push for an SEC title will continue.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: Georgia 17, Auburn 13
- Pat Taggart
Illinois (7-3) at (1) Ohio State (10-0), Saturday, 3:30 pm
Ohio State has to be extremely careful not to look past Illinois, with Michigan on the horizon. If this were a road game, the Illini might be able to score an upset, but that won't happen in Columbus.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: Ohio State 27, Illinois 14
- Pat Taggart
Texas Tech (7-3) at (15) Texas (8-2), Saturday, 3:30 pm
Of course, Texas seems like the logical pick at home, but we are going with the Red Raiders. Texas Tech wideout Michael Crabtree was held in check last week, but that won't happen again. Clearly, Colt McCoy is the second-best quarterback in this matchup.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: Texas Tech 35, Texas 32
- Pat Taggart
(9) Arizona State (8-1) at U-C-L-A (5-4), Saturday, 3:30 pm
Arizona State will bounce back strong with a road win over the Bruins, who have looked weak the last two outings. Sure, UCLA plays its best ball at home, but the offense is decimated with injury.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: Arizona State 30, UCLA 21
- Pat Taggart
Florida State (6-3) at (11) Virginia Tech (7-2), Saturday, 3:30 pm
The Seminoles come in with plenty of momentum and have owned this series over the last few decades. However, winning two straight huge road games is next to impossible in the now top-heavy ACC.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: Virginia Tech 23, Florida State 17
- Scott Haynes
Baylor (3-7) at (4) Oklahoma (8-1), Saturday, 6:30 pm
Clearly, Oklahoma is far superior to Baylor and should cruise to victory. The Sooners will have a chance to rest its starters, as players like Sam Bradford may not step foot on the playing field in the second half.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: Oklahoma 62, Baylor 7
- Pat Taggart
(23) Virginia (8-2) at Miami-Florida (5-4), Saturday, 7:15 pm
All those rushing yards for Miami came against an NC State defense that ranks last in the ACC in stopping the run. The Hurricanes won't enjoy the same type of success against a much more formidable UVA front. When Miami does drop back to pass, figure on Chris Long to disrupt a play or two and perhaps cause a turnover with his relentless pressure.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: Virginia 20, Miami-Florida 17
- Mike Castiglione
(17) Florida (6-3) at South Carolina (6-4), Saturday, 7:45 pm
Although South Carolina will likely keep things close at home, expect Florida to prevail. Tim Tebow and Percy Harvin are a lethal combination, and asking the mediocre Gamecock defense to keep those two players in check is unrealistic.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: Florida 27, South Carolina 17
- Pat Taggart
(12) U-S-C (7-2) at (24) California (6-3), Saturday, 8 pm
This will be USC's first-ever night game in Berkeley, and expect the Trojans to put on a good show. The visiting team doesn't have the star power that Cal has on offense, but brings a better defensive unit into this game.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: USC 21, California 18
- Scott Haynes
Louisiana Tech (4-5) at (2) L-S-U (8-1), Saturday, 8 pm
LSU should have this one put away by intermission. LaTech will be lucky to reach double figures in the scoring column.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: LSU 52, Louisiana Tech 6
- Pat Taggart
(8) Boston College (8-1) at Maryland (4-5), Saturday, 8 pm
The Eagles have to be discouraged by last week's loss, but head coach Jeff Jagodzinski will find a way to motivate his team the rest of the way. There is still plenty to accomplish in Chestnut Hill, so expect BC to play with a bit of a chip on its shoulder this weekend.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: Boston College 34, Maryland 14
- Scott Haynes
(5) Kansas (9-0) at Oklahoma State (5-4), Saturday, 8 pm
Every week, Kansas is expected to finally fall from the ranks of the unbeaten. That will finally happen this week. Oklahoma State is eager to avenge the loss to Texas, and the Pokes need only one more victory to become bowl-eligible.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: Oklahoma State 31, Kansas 27
- Pat Taggart
Fresno State (6-3) at (14) Hawaii (8-0), Saturday, 11:05 pm
The Bulldogs have shown a lot more bite this season than they did in 2006, but for them to leave Honolulu on a high note they'll have to contain Colt Brennan, something that no one has been able to do since he became a starter. The Warriors could well be looking beyond this game and down the road at the Boise State meeting, which is why it could be closer than it should.
Sportsbook Betting Lines Predicted Outcome: Hawaii 49, Fresno State 27
- Gregg Xenakes
<< Pacers' Diogu out with torn calf
Indianapolis, IN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Indiana Pacers forward Ike Diogu will be
out four-to-six weeks with a torn left calf muscle, the team announced on
Wednesday.
Diogu, who was acquired in an eight-player deal with the Golden State Wa
<< Red-hot Hornets buzz into Portland
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Portland Trail Blazers play their home opener, as they
welcome the New Orleans Hornets tonight to the Rose Garden.
This is the second meeting of the season between the clubs. On November 2nd,
Chris Paul posted 19
<< James leads Cavs into Utah
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The defending Eastern Conference champion Cleveland
Cavaliers continue their road trip when they visit the Utah Jazz tonight at
EnergySolutions Arena.
Cleveland is 1-1 on its season-long six-game road trip.
<< Sabres welcome Bruins to Buffalo
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A pair of struggling clubs will meet tonight in Buffalo, as
the Sabres host the Boston Bruins in a Northeast Division battle from HSBC
Arena.
The Sabres, last year's Northeast champions, have dropped three straight and
si
TFC's Edu wins Rookie of the Year >>
Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Toronto FC announced Wednesday that midfielder
Maurice Edu has been voted the 2007 Major league Soccer Rookie of the Year.
Edu finished ahead of other nominees Adam Cristman of the New England
Revolut
Big East to expand basketball tournaments in 2009 >>
Providence, RI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Big East Conference announced on
Wednesday that all 16 member schools in both men's and women's basketball will
participate in its postseason tournaments beginning in 2009.
The decision was
Round-robin groups revealed for Tennis Masters Cup >>
Shanghai, China (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The two four-man groups for next week's
season-ending Tennis Masters Cup were announced on Wednesday, as Swiss great
Roger Federer will head up the Red Group, while powerful Spaniard Rafael Nadal
spearhe
Simon headlines CFL Player of the Week honors >>
Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - B.C. Lions slotback Geroy Simon was among
those who were honored in the CFL's players of the week, which were announced
on Wednesday.
Simon had five catches for 211 yards and two TDs in the Lions'
Chicago, IL - New Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and star linebacker Brian Urlacher shot down reports of a rift, saying they're simply not true.
"There's nothing between us," Cutler said Thursday, when he reported to training camp. "I just want to put that to rest. There never has been anything between us."
Urlacher added: "I never said what I was quoted as saying and that's it. I have a lot of respect for Jay. I think Jay knows that."
Former Bears receiver Bobby Wade caused a stir when he told Minneapolis radio station KFAN-AM that Urlacher used a profanity while questioning Cutler's manhood during a conversation in Las Vegas last weekend. Wade, who now plays for the Vikings, said Urlacher used a profane version of the word "wimp" during the interview that had to be edited out.
go radio station WSCR-AM also reported that Urlacher had to be restrained from confronting Cutler during organized team activities.
"I wouldn't go face-to-face with Brian, anyway," Cutler said. "No, that's never happened. I've hung out with Brian away from the facility numerous times and we've always gotten along."
Urlacher, noting he was limited by a groin injury, denied the reports in an interview with the Chicago Tribune and did it again when he reported to camp.
"I didn't practice this summer, so I don't know how I would fight the guy if I didn't practice," Urlacher said. "We have no problems. I'm excited about football starting. I'm excited to have him as our quarterback."
Why would Wade say that?
"I don't know," Urlacher said. "Maybe he's jealous because we have a good quarterback now."
Cutler said the first he heard of any friction was when he got a call from Urlacher to clear the air. Urlacher, however, said he had already taken several calls from teammates wondering if the reports were true when Cutler phoned.
"He called me and I said, What's up (expletive), what are you doing?'" a grinning Urlacher said, uttering the same word he allegedly used with Wade. "It's so dumb to me that this even got to this point, but it did and then here we are."
better place after going 9-7 and missing the playoffs for the second straight year. They have a franchise quarterback for the first time in decades after acquiring Cutler in an offseason trade with Denver. But there are questions about his attitude following a fallout with Broncos management and new coach Josh McDaniels.
His critics include former Bears coach Mike Ditka and former Indianapolis and Tampa Bay coach Tony Dungy, one of Smith's mentors. Smith, however, said Cutler has been a model teammate so far while denying any animosity with Urlacher.
"There's no issue with Jay and Brian, except Brian and Jay are both excited about being teammates for our club this year," coach Lovie Smith said. "No more than that. We can't spend a whole lot of time on something that isn't true. I have talked to the players. Whenever something comes out, you have to address it, but it's a non-issue."
In some ways, Cutler is getting a second chance in Chicago, an opportunity to repair his reputation.
Smith said another quarterback - Michael Vick - deserves one, although he doesn't see it happening with the Bears, who lack an experienced backup. The former Atlanta Falcons star, who served a 23-month sentence for running a dogfighting ring, said Thursday he is getting close to signing with a pro football team.
"A second chance, like everyone in society who has paid their debt to society," Smith said. "He deserves a second chance. As far as we're concerned, we like this team that we have right now."
Particularly the new quarterback.
"Me and Brian have been on a good relationship since I've been here, and I expect it to continue that way," Cutler said.
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