The Quest Of The Ten Teamer (part Iii)

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Maybe I do not have a lot to say today, am on school and have a presentation of my final project of Industrial Engineering.


so the plays will come afternoon !!!


later


Javier



P.S. I will go to have another interesting thread of 50 dlls to 2000 and a little more dlls!!

 

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2002





Rabid Michigan fans won't be the only ones rooting for the Wolverines when they face Ohio State this Saturday in Columbus. A lot of teams with one loss on the season are hoping for a Buckeye loss to resuscitate their chances for a berth in the Fiesta Bowl.

Washington State will be well aware that if Ohio State loses to Michigan earlier in the day its showdown with Washington will mean a lot more than bringing home the Apple Cup. Currently No. 3 in the BCS standings, the Cougars would wrap up the Pac-10 title with a win over the Huskies and would be the likely opponent for Miami should the Buckeyes slip up.

Oklahoma, who is also in the picture despite a loss to Texas A&M, is the team that most experts think would provide the stiffest test for the defending champion Hurricanes, won't have an easy time against Texas Tech. The pass- happy Red Raiders qualify for a spot in the Big-12 championship if quarterback Kliff Kingsbury can led them to their second straight big upset.


WEST VIRGINIA at VIRGINIA TECH (-9): Virginia Tech (8-2 SU, 5-5 ATS) can forget about a January 1 bowl bid unless it runs the table the next three weeks. The Hokies haven't lost three in a row SU since '92, their last losing season. West Virginia (7-3 SU, 7-2 ATS) has won four of its last five and cashed in seven of its last eight, including five in a row. The Mountaineers haven't had much luck against Virginia Tech, however, falling in four in a row SU and failing to cash on three occasions. West Virginia is just 3-11 ATS in its last 14 against top-level teams. They have cashed in three of four on the road this season. The Hokies have come up short ATS in their last five appearances, their longest spread losing binge since they dropped six in a row five years ago. Virginia Tech is 11-3-1 ATS in its last 14 meetings with the Mountaineers, winning and cashing five of six in Blacksburg. They are 8-2 ATS at home in their last 10 chances when favored from between 7 ? to 14 points.


PITTSBURGH at MIAMI (-20): Walt Harris has turned things around at Pittsburgh (8-2 SU, 6-4 ATS) since taking over the reins six years ago. But the Panther boss won't be validated until he guides his charges to a win over Miami (9-0 SU, 3-5 ATS), who have won their last four against Pitt by a combined score of 149-41 and in the last three meetings at home they have allowed only 17 points. The home team is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 clashes between the Big-East rivals. The Hurricanes have cashed seven of their last eight at home in conference play and 12 of their last 16 against teams with a winning record.


NAVY at WAKE FOREST (-26): The Demon Deacons could be a little rusty after taking the last three weeks off. Wake Forest (5-5 SU&ATS) needs a win over Navy (1-9 SU, 3-6-1 ATS) to become bowl eligible for only the third time in the last 11 years. The Midshipmen have been a productive play as road dogs, getting the money in 27 of 38. They have also 'covered' 12 of 15 on the highway when getting 21 ?-points or more. The Demon Deacons have won and cashed in thee of their last four against Navy. They are only 2-5-1 ATS after a bye, however.


BOSTON COLLEGE (-9) at TEMPLE: If Boston College (6-4 SU, 5-5 ATS) runs the table against Temple (4-7 SU, 5-5 ATS) it will finish 8-4 for the third time in the last four years. The Eagles have been a shabby road favorite, coming up short in 11 of 16 and they have dropped seven in a row when favored from between 7 ? and 14 points. The Owls have 'covered' three straight in Philly against BC. They have lost 16 of their last 20 in the series, getting the money in 11 of the 20. The SU winner is 5-0 ATS in the last five series battles.


NORTH CAROLINA at DUKE (-5 ?): Duke (2-9 SU, 7-3-1 ATS) finds itself favored for the first time since '99. The Blue Devils haven't exactly sparkled when giving up points, dropping seven of eight going back to '96. North Carolina (2-9 SU, 3-8 ATS) has fallen on hard times since losing quarterback Darian Durant, losing six straight by an average margin of 27.7 points per game. The Tar Heels have cashed five straight against the Blue Devils by an average of 21 points. This is only the second time in the last 11 meetings they have been an underdog in the series. North Carolina has managed to get the money in three of five on the highway this season.


MARYLAND (-8) at VIRGINIA: Maryland (9-2 SU, 7-3 ATS) needs one more win for its second straight double-digit win season and a likely berth in a January 1 bowl game. The Terrapins have cashed against Virginia (7-4 SU, 6-5 ATS) in 18 of the last 26, including two in a row in Charlottesville. Maryland is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 conference road outings and 10-4 ATS in its last 14 finales on the highway. The visitor has 'covered' 12 of the last 18 series meetings.


MICHIGAN at OHIO ST (-5): Michigan (9-2 SU, 3-8 ATS) has won five of its last seven against Ohio State (12-0 SU, 8-4 ATS), including two of three in Columbus. The Buckeyes return home after a pair of close calls on the road against Purdue and Illinois. At The Shoe this season, Ohio State has been nearly unstoppable, going 7-0 SU&ATS, with the only nail-biter 13-7 win over Penn State. The Buckeyes are 10-3 ATS as home chalk of seven points or less. They have cashed in three of their last four against the Wolverines but the dog has 'covered' in the last three shootouts. Michigan is a dog for the first time in 2002. They have cashed in 14 of 20 in that role since '92, coming up short in their last two chances.


ILLINOIS (-10 ?) at NORTHWESTERN: Illinois (4-7 SU, 6-5-1 ATS) has made lemonade out of lemons after opening the season 1-5 SU and 1-4-1 ATS. The Fighting Illini have won three of their last five SU and cashed five straight. They put up a stiff fight against Penn State in a losing cause and took top- ranked Ohio State into overtime last week. Northwestern (3-8 SU, 5-6 ATS) has 'covered' five of its last eight after dropping its first three ATS. The Wildcats have failed in three of their last four against Illinois in Evanston ATS. The Fighting Illini have gotten the cash in 23 of their last 33 on grass. The series visitor is 11-3 ATS in the last 14 meetings. Northwestern is 5-1 ATS in its last six after a bye.


INDIANA at PURDUE (-21): Purdue (5-6 SU, 5-4-1 ATS) will avoid its first losing season since '96 with an expected win over Indiana (3-8 SU, 3-7 ATS). The Boilermakers have outscored the Hoosiers by 186-64 in the last four series confrontations. Indiana has dropped four of five on the road ATS this season and six of its last seven against teams with a losing record. Purdue has 'covered' eight of its last 10 Big-10 games in West Lafayette but is only 4-10-1 ATS in its last 15 home finales. The host has 'cashed" in the last four battles for the Old Oaken Bucket.


MICHIGAN ST at PENN ST (-20): An impressive win in their season finale against Michigan State (4-7 SU, 3-8 ATS) could propel Penn State (8-3 SU, 7-4 ATS) into a New Year's Day bowl appearance after a two-year absence. The Nittany Lions have 'covered' in nine of their last 11 home finales. They have won four straight against the Spartans at home, cashing in three of the four. After an eight game ATS losing streak, Michigan State has cashed in its last two outings.


MINNESOTA at WISCONSIN (-7 ?): Both teams stumble into their season finales in dire straits. Minnesota (7-4 SU, 4-6 ATS) has lost three in a row against the top three teams in the Big-10 after winning seven of its first eight against patsies. Wisconsin (5-6 SU, 4-7 ATS) has dropped six of its last seven SU (2-5 ATS) and needs to beat the Gophers to become bowl eligible. The Badgers have won six of their last seven against Minnesota (3-4 ATS). Wisconsin is 2-5 ATS at Camp Randall Stadium in 2002 and 5-15 there since 2000. They have faltered in 13 of their last 17 as home chalk. Minnesota has failed in eight of its last nine in November ATS and hasn't cashed in eight of 10 road finales.


MISSISSIPPI at LSU (-11): Mississippi (5-5 SU, 3-6-1 ATS) needs to win one of its last two to have a chance for a bowl bid. The Rebels have won three straight at LSU (7-3 SU, 5-4 ATS) and four of their last five, including a 35-24 triumph in 2001. The team that lost the previous series meeting is 12-4 ATS the following year. Mississippi is 0-3-1 ATS on the highway this season while the Tigers have been toothless in their last three ATS after cashing five straight. The visitor in this SEC rivalry has cashed 12 of the last 17.

 

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UAB at LOUISVILLE (-18): Louisville (6-4 SU, 5-5 ATS) has finished like gangbusters the last three seasons, getting the money in 11 of 14 in its final two games of the year. UAB (5-5 SU, 3-6-1 ATS) is 0-4 ATS on the highway in 2002. The Cardinals prevailed in last year's clash, 38-17, in Birmingham.


RUTGERS at NOTRE DAME (-28 ?): Notre Dame (9-1 SU, 7-2-1 ATS) will likely be looking ahead to next week's titanic against USC. The Fighting Irish haven't fared well in their home finale, failing at a 2-9-1 clip. They have also faltered at an 11-18-2 pace as home favorites the last six seasons. Rutgers (1-9 SU, 6-3 ATS) has been competitive this season ATS, getting the money in six of its last eight and three of four on the road.


BUFFALO at BALL ST (-17): In their first series meeting last season Buffalo (1-10 SU, 5-5 ATS) gave Ball State (5-5 SU, 6-3 ATS) a tough time before falling, 44-35 at 10-point dogs. The Cardinals have 'covered' four straight and six of their last eight. The Bulls have cashed in four of five on the road this season.


CFU at MIAMI (O) (-4 ?): Central Florida (5-5 SU, 5-4 ATS) has won five of its last seven as it shoots for three straight winning seasons. The Knights have cashed in four of their last five on the road. Miami (O) (6-5 SU, 5-5-1 ATS) may have trouble bouncing back from a controversial loss at Marshall when the coaching staff imploded after a pair of close calls cost it the game. The Red Hawks are 0-3-1 ATS in Oxford this season. They have won nine of their last 10 season finales at home, cashing in eight of the 10.


WMU (-1 ?) at CMU: Central Michigan (4-7 SU, 5-5 ATS) has won six straight at home against Western Michigan (3-8 SU, 4-6 ATS), cashing at a 5-0-1 clip. The Chippewas have 'covered' in seven of their last 10 against the Broncos, overall. CMU is 3-0 ATS in Mt. Pleasant this season while WMU has cashed four of five on the road. The Broncos are also 8-2 ATS in their last 10 season finales.


TCU (-8) at ECU: TCU (8-1 SU, 4-5 ATS) will have revenge in mind when it tries to extend its eight-game winning streak against East Carolina (3-6 SU &ATS). The Pirates edged the Horned Frogs, 37-30, in Fort Worth last year in the first ever series meeting.


ARMY at MEMPHIS (-12 ?): Army (1-9 SU, 5-4 ATS) stunned heavily favored Tulane last week and now looks to win two in a row for the first time since 1997. The Cadets have 'covered' three straight and four of their last five but are just 1-3 ATS on the highway. Memphis (2-8 SU, 3-6 ATS) has lost six straight since beating the Green Wave, 38-10 on Sept.21. The Tigers are 1-4 ATS as favorites this season and just 2-11 ATS in their last 13 home finales. They have won three straight against the Cadets, getting the money twice.


KANSAS ST (-9 ?) at MISSOURI: Money has been pouring in on Kansas State (9-2 SU, 7-2 ATS) but this is a much more important game for Missouri (5-6 SU, 7-4 ATS). The Tigers need a win to become bowl eligible for the first time since 1998, their last winning season. It's easy to make a case for the Wildcats as they have covered at an 11-4-1 clip as favorites and have won seven straight against Missouri, cashing five times. Kansas State is also 23-10 ATS off a home blowout win by 21 points or more the last three seasons. The Tigers, however, have hung tough in every game this season, taking Iowa State and Colorado down to the wire and upsetting Texas A&M last week. They are 4-1 ATS in Columbia this year. They have also cashed five of six as home dogs of between 7 ? and 14 points and 24 of 34 in November.


BAYLOR at OKLAHOMA ST (-28): Oklahoma State (5-5 SU, 5-4 ATS) isn't usually this big a favorite but everything points to a blowout against it is looking ahead to Oklahoma. Baylor (3-8 SU, 1-8-1 ATS) has lost six straight SU &ATS by an average of 40.2 points per game. The Bears are 0-5 ATS on the road and 0-7 ATS in Big-12 play. They have also dropped 10 of their last 13 as road dogs. The Cowboys would be bowl eligible for only the second time in the last 11 seasons and first since '97 with a win over Baylor. Oklahoma State is 6-0-2 ATS in its last eight against Baylor and 7-1 SU. The Cowboys are 3-1 ATS in Stillwater this season.


TENNESSEE at VANDERBILT: The Volunteers have won 19 straight road finales, getting the money at a 13-6 clip. Tennessee (5-5 SU, 3-7 ATS) has 'covered' three of its last four against Vanderbilt (3-8 SU, 3-6-1 ATS) and won 19 in a row SU. The visitor has cashed in 15 of the last 24 in this lopsided SEC rivalry.


AKRON (-5) at KENT: Akron (3-8 SU, 3-7 ATS) hopes the third time is the charm after coming up short in its previous two chances as favorites this season. The Zips have won three of their last five after opening with six consecutive setbacks. They have won five straight against Kent (3-8 SU, 1-8 ATS) and eight of the last 11 SU, cashing in three of five. Akron is 2-4 ATS on the road in 2002. The Golden Flashes have dropped seven in a row ATS. They are 1-6 as underdogs and 1-5 ATS in MAC attacks and 0-3 ATS at home.


TOLEDO at NIU (-3 ?): Northern Illinois (7-4 SU, 9-1 ATS) looks to finish the season with its eight straight win SU&ATS. They haven't had much luck against Toledo (7-3 SU, 6-3 ATS), losing eight in a row and coming up short ATS at a 6-1-1 clip. The Rockets have 'covered' five of six in conference play this season. The Huskies are 4-0 ATS in DeKalb this year and 7-0 ATS against MAC foes. They have cashed 15 of their last 20 as favorites.


TULSA at SMU (-10): SMU (2-9 SU, 4-7 ATS) is another team that isn't cast in the role of favorite often. It's warranted in this case against hapless Tulsa (1-10 SU, 4-7 ATS). The Mustangs have 'covered' six of their last seven running into the Golden Hurricane. SMU has faltered in 23 of its last 35 as chalk and in seven of eight home finales, however. Tulsa is 1-8 ATS in its last nine on grass and 2-11 ATS in road finales. They have 'covered' two straight on the road in 2002 after coming up short in their first three chances.


UTEP at LA TECH (-23): After getting torched by San Jose State and Boise State the past two weeks, Louisiana Tech (3-7 SU&ATS) should take out all its frustration on the Miners. UTEP (2-9 SU, 2-8 AYS) has failed in 15 of its last 19 on the highway ATS, including five of six in 2002 and is 1-11 ATS in its last dozen appearances on grass. The Bulldogs have posted a 4-1-1 SU mark in their last six versus the Miners and cashed in the last two. They have 'covered' eight of their last 10 at home and are 6-1 SU and 5-0 ATS in finales at Ruston.


SAN DIEGO ST at AIR FORCE: The Aztecs have prevailed ATS in three of their last four at Air Force (8-3 SU, 7-4 ATS) and the underdog has barked in six of the last nine series confrontations. The Falcons snapped a four-game ATS losing skid in their last trip to the post, trouncing UNLV, 49-32 in a game that was closer than the score would indicate. San Diego State (3-8 SU, 4-7 ATS) has lost and failed in its last three games and is 0-4 ATS on the road in 2002.


NEW MEXICO at COLORADO ST (-16 ?): The Rams have won four in a row against New Mexico, getting the cash in three of the four. Colorado State (9-2 SU, 7-4 ATS) is one win shy of its second 10 win season in the last three years and the fourth in Sonny Lubick's 10 years as head coach. New Mexico (6-5 SU&ATS) won't roll over and play dead after winning three straight SU&ATS. The Rams are 7-0 ATS off a conference road win and 15-5 ATS off a double-digit road victory. The favorite in this Mountain West rivalry has come up short in six of the last nine meetings.


BOISE ST (-16) at NEVADA: A blown extra point cost a lot of people money last week when the Broncos clubbed Louisiana Tech, 36-10 as 27-point favorites. That was the first time Boise State (10-1 SU, 8-3 ATS) failed to cash in its last nine game unless you got down early. The Broncos have lost eight of their last nine at Nevada (5-6 SU, 7-4 ATS) and failed to get the money in their last three visits. The Wolf Pack need a win to become bowl eligible for the first time since '96. They are 4-1 ATS in Reno and 4-1 as underdogs in 2002. Boise State has cashed 14 of its last nine on the road, including four of five this season. They are also 8-2 as favorites and 24-9 over the last three campaigns. The Broncos have won and 'covered' in their last six road finales.


USC (-4) at UCLA: The Trojans are playing as well, or better, than any team in the country and are headed to a New Year's Day Bowl for the first time since 1995. USC (8-2 SU, 6-3-1 ATS) has won five in a row SU and cashed in its last four. UCLA (7-3 SU&ATS) is also on a roll, winning and 'covering' three in a row. The Bruins have lost three straight SU&ATS against their fiercest rivals after capturing seven straight previously and getting the money in six of seven. The Trojans have failed in four of their last five against UCLA ATS in the Rose Bowl. The Bruins have prospered as home underdogs, getting the cash in 10 of their last 13. The series short-end has 'covered' in 11 of the last 13 meetings.

 

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STANFORD at CALIFORNIA (-14): The Cardinal are the beneficiary of an inflated number at California (6-5 SU, 7-4 ATS) after winning the last seven meetings SU. Stanford (2-8 SU, 3-7 ATS) brings a 12 game ATS winning streak into its season finale and it has cashed five in a row in Berkeley. They are 0-5 ATS on the road in 2002. The Golden Bears are no bargain as home favorites, coming up short in 28 of their last 40. They are also 3-12 ATS coming off an upset loss as a favorite.


AUBURN at ALABAMA (-10): The Crimson Tide has 'covered' nine of their last dozen against Auburn (7-4 SU, 6-3-1 ATS). Alabama (9-2 SU, 7-3-1 ATS) has won three of its last four against its in-state rivals, losing the last clash in Tuscaloosa, 9-0. Auburn is 3-0-1 ATS on the road in 2002. The series dog has barked in 15 of the last 23 confrontations.


FLA ST (-4 ?) at NC ST: Florida State (8-3 SU, 4-6-1 ATS) looks to put the nail in North Carolina State's (9-3 SU, 7-3 ATS) coffin and avenge a 34-28 loss in 2001. The Seminoles have cashed in seven of their last 10 against the Wolfpack. North Carolina State looked like a team of destiny after opening the season with nine straight victories but their golden coach has turned into a hearse after three straight setbacks. Florida State is 4-1 ATS on the highway in 2002 and 8-3 the past two seasons. The Wolfpack are no patsies in Raleigh, where they have 'covered 24 of 37 as underdogs despite coming up short in their last three opportunities. NC State is 8-2 ATS in an underdog role the past three campaigns.


SO MISS (-4) at TULANE: Both teams are having a lot of trouble putting points on the board. Tulane (6-5 SU, 7-3 ATS) has been held to 20 points in back-to-back losses to TCU and Army while Southern Miss (6-4 SU, 1-6-2 ATS) is averaging 16 points in its last five outings. The Golden Eagles are 0-4-1 ATS on the road this season and 0-6-1 in their last seven, overall. They have cashed nine of their last dozen against the Green Wave and in the last three meetings piled up a 163-40 advantage. Tulane has been a money burner as home dogs, dropping 19 of 27.


ARKANSAS (-10 ?) at MISSISSIPPI ST: The underdog has dominated the series, getting the money in nine of the last 10. Arkansas (8-2 SU, 7-3 ATS) has won four in a row and six of its last seven SU, getting the money in five of seven. The Razorbacks are 3-0 ATS on the road. Mississippi State (3-7 SU, 2-7 ATS) is 1-5 ATS in SEC play. They have split their last four spread decisions after opening the season 0-5 ATS). The Bulldogs are 6-3 ATS in their last nine versus Arkansas, winning and 'covering' the last two in Starkville. The underdog is 9-1 in the last 10 series wars.


TEXAS TECH at OKLAHOMA (-15): Texas Tech (8-4 SU, 7-5 ATS) hasn't been as stout on the road as at home but they should still give Oklahoma (9-1 SU, 5-5 ATS) all its wants. Should the Red Raiders pull off a shocker they would advance to the Big-12 championship game. The Sooners have won seven of the last nine series battles, getting the cash in six of the nine. Texas Tech is only 2-4 on the road in 2002 but it has 'covered' 20 of its last 28 against top-level teams. Oklahoma is just 10-22 ATS off a win by 21 points or more. They have 'covered' three of five in Norman this season and four of their last five, overall.


MARSHALL at OHIO: Marshall (7-2 SU, 3-5 ATS) could be without quarterback Byron Leftwich again this week. The Thundering Herd have won four of their last five against Ohio (4-6 SU, 6-3 ATS), coming up short in three of the five ATS. The Bobcats have won three of their last four and 'covered' four straight. Marshall is 1-3 ATS away from Huntington this season.


BYU at UTAH (-7 ?): Two of the biggest disappointments of 2002 try to salvage some pride in their season finale. Utah (4-6 SU&ATS) has bounced back to win two in a row after it suffered through a six-game losing streak where it dropped three games by four points or less. BYU (5-6 SU, 2-9 ATS) needs a win over the Utes to avoid its first losing season in the last 11 years. The Cougars have won four of their last five at Utah SU and cashed on all five occasions. The visitor in this bitter Mountain West rivalry has 'covered' in the last 10 confrontations. The Cougars are 0-5 ATS on the road this year and 2-11 in their last 13 away from Provo. They are also 3-16 ATS coming off an upset loss as a favorite. Utah is 0-6 ATS in conference games this season.


SO CAR at CLEMSON (-5 ?): South Carolina (5-6 SU, 3-8 ATS) looks to snap a four game SU and ATS losing skid. The Gamecocks have cashed in eight of their last 10 trips to Clemson (6-5 SU, 4-6-1 ATS). The Tigers are 1-5 ATS at home in their last six against SEC opponents. The visitor is 11-2 ATS in this battle for supremacy in South Carolina.


OREGON at OREGON ST (-4 ?): The Beavers have totally dominated ATS against hated rival Oregon (7-4 SU, 5-5 ATS), cashing in 11 of the last 14. Oregon State is a favorite against the Ducks for only the second time in the last 11 series wars. They came out on top, 23-13 at home in 2000 as 5 ?-point choices. Oregon needs a win to avoid it worst season since it went 7-5 in 1997. The Ducks have cashed in eight of their last nine on the road, the only setback coming at Washington State this season, 32-21. The Beavers have lost eight of their last 11 in Corvallis against the Ducks but got the money in eight of the 11. They are 19-5 ATS at home since '98, including a 4-1 mark in 2002. The Beavers have cashed in nine of their last 11 as home favorites and five of six when giving up between 3 ? and seven points. Oregon has 'covered' 11 of its last 14 coming off a home loss.


FRESNO ST (-6) at SAN JOSE ST: This is a huge game for the Spartans who would be bowl eligible should they upset Fresno State (6-5 SU, 5-6 ATS). This season has been a roller coaster ride for San Jose State (6-6 SU, 8-4 ATS). The Spartans started out 4-2 before dropping four in a row and then bounced back to win their last two. The Bulldogs have won 10 of their last 11 against San Jose State, coming up short ATS in five of eight. Fresno State is 1-5 ATS as favorites this season. The Spartans have lost their last four home finales by a combined score of 174-67 and they are only 3-10 ATS at home against teams with a winning record.


WASHINGTON at WASHINGTON ST (-8 ?): This season went into the dumper a long time ago for Washington (6-5 SU, 3-7-1 ATS) but a win over Washington State (9-1 SU, 7-2 ATS) would provide a lot of salve. The Huskies shown plenty of heart the last two weeks when they could have packed things in, scoring back-to-back wins against the two Oregon schools. The Cougars needs wins this week and next at UCLA to secure their second Rose Bowl trip in the last five years and remain alive for a BCS invite. Washington had come up short in six straight series meetings ATS until getting the money in the last two get- togethers. The Huskies have won seven of 10 against Washington State SU but came up short in seven of the last nine as favorites.


EMU at BGSU (-32): Bowling Green (8-2 SU, 4-5 ATS) should be in a foul mood after losing two in a row to spoil a perfect season. The Falcons have cashed 16 of their last 22 at home and 14 of 19 versus teams with a losing record. Eastern Michigan (3-8 SU, 2-7 ATS) has given up at least 32 points in every game this season. They have failed ATS in four of five on the highway, getting the green in their last try at WMU. Last season Bowling Green beat EMU, 20-6 at home in just the second meeting since '94.


CINCINNATI at HAWAII (-6): This one should be well worth staying awake for as two of the top gunslingers in the country, Timmy Chang of Hawaii (8-2 SU, 5-4 ATS) and Gino Guidugli of Cincinnati (5-5 SU, 7-3) light up the scoreboard. The Rainbows have prospered in non-conference action recently, getting the cash in six of seven. They are only 2-8 as home favorites of between 3 ? and seven points, however. The Bearcats have sprinted to the finish line with three straight victories SU and four in a row ATS.


CONNECTICUT at IOWA ST (-21 ?): If Iowa State (7-5 SU, 7-4 ATS) coach Dan McCarney can get his teams motivated for this meaningless non-conference test he deserves a medal. Especially since the Cyclones staggered to the finish line with four losses in their last five games SU&ATS. Connecticut (5-6 SU, 8-2 ATS) hopes to end the year on a high note after winning its last three by a combined score of 162-35. The Huskies are 11-3 ATS as road dogs the past three seasons and 15-5 getting points, overall. Iowa State is 12-3 ATS as favorites and 7-1 ATS in its last eight against teams with a losing record. They have cashed in eight of their last nine versus non-conference opponents.

 

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SO FLA (-10) at HOUSTON: South Florida (8-2 SU, 6-2 ATS) looks to finish the season with its seventh straight win and finish with the best record in school history. Houston (4-6 SU, 5-5 ATS) still has a conference game left next week at home against Louisville. The Cougars have split four spread decisions at home while USF is 3-1 ATS on the road.


NORTH TEXAS (-1 ?) at MTSU: North Texas (6-5 SU, 5-5 ATS) has won five in a row to take command in the Sun Belt and could be headed for the post- season for the second straight time. The Eagles have soared in nine of their last 10 ATS off a conference victory. Middle Tennessee State (3-7 SU, 6-3 ATS) has won three of its last five and cashed in four of five. The Blue Raiders have 'covered' five of their last six against teams with a winning record.


NEW MEXICO ST (-4 ?) at IDAHO: New Mexico State (6-5 SU, 3-8 ATS) could have trouble rising to the occasion against Idaho (2-9 SU, 5-5 ATS) after losing a tough one to North Texas. The Aggies are no bargain as favorites, failing in five of six. The Vandals are 0-6 ATS at home in November.


UL LAFAYETTE (-4) at UL MONROE: The visiting team has cashed in the last five series meetings between these Sun Belt rivals. Louisiana Lafayette (3-8 SU, 5-6 ATS) has split six spread decisions on the road while Louisiana- Monroe (2-9 SU, 4-6 ATS) has dropped three in a row ATS. UL-Lafayette won the last two get-togethers by three and five points, respectively.