Casino To Go - Part 3

Division I-AA Championship Game at Pizza Hut Park

It is not just the Division I-A schools getting face time on ESPN, on January seventh the NCAA Division I-AA Tournament game is played at Pizza Hut Park in Fricso, TX. The North Dakota State Bison face the Bearkats in a battle of the two greatest small colleges in the nation. Both the Bearkats and the Bison have steamrolled their competition all season long and both are furthermore coming into play with comparable styles on offense. As the defenses are going to get a workout, anticipate lots of running and lots of first downs by each squad. The sports book is having a difficult time with this one as the line currently stands at North Dakota State (-1) with the over-under set at 46.

Pitt Panthers vs SMU Mustangs in College Football Wagering – Compass Bowl

Birmingham, AL plays host to the Compass Bowl on January 7th with the Pittsburgh Panthers competing with the Southern Methodist University Mustangs. The Pitt Panthers come in following the 1-year Todd Graham experiment at head coach. After taking the head coaching job at Arizona State, Graham resigned his post on December 14th. Defensive Coordinator Keith Patterson will wear the headset for the Pitt Panthers in this clash of titans. SMU comes into competition with the threat of the “Death Penalty” passed down in the 1980′s still being referred to today. Former Nfl and Hawaii coach June Jones is now in his fourth year on the sidelines of Southern Methodist University. The wagering line has this set at Pittsburgh (-3) with an over-under of 47 points.

Tigers against Alabama Crimson Tide in College Football Wagering

It all comes down to this as the #1 rated Louisiana State University Tigers take on the #2 rated Alabama Crimson Tide in the BCS National Championship Game at the Superdome in New Orleans, LA on January 9th. Alabama head coach Nick Saban is no stranger to this game, winning the national tournament in 2009 and also winning it with LSU as a head coach in 2003. LSU head coach Les Miles is also no stranger at this instant as he has won the national tournament in 2007. Two fantastic squads and head coaches clashing on a collision course in what will certainly be an excellent game. The sportsbooks now have this at Alabama (-1) with the over-under scheduled at 40 points.

Nfl Post-Season News & Notes: Steelers versus Broncos

The Pittsburgh steelers are matched up against the Denver broncos in the nfl post-season. The Pittsburgh steelers concluded as a wild card with an impressive record of 12-4 in the AFC North division, whilst the Denver broncos ended up with an 8-8 record narrowly claiming champions of the AFC West. The Pittsburgh steelers will be going to Denver to compete against them at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.

Jan 8 – Atlanta Falcons against New York Giants

The Atlanta Falcons pray that slipping into the playoffs undetected in 2012 will allow them better results, following finishing with the best record in the league a year ago, and getting sacked in the first round by the Green Bay Packers. Atlanta finished 10-6 this season, earning them a first round wild-card match-up with the NFC East winning New york giants (9-7).

Saints vs Lions in Nfl Post Season Betting

In terms of scheduling, maybe the Detroit Lions just are unlucky. First, they finish their regular season versus their division foe Packers, who additionally possess the league’s best record. Then they follow that up by getting the Saints in the 1st round of the playoffs.

Nfl Post-Season News & Notes: Bengals vs Houston Texans

The Bengals will be competing against the Texans in the nfl playoffs. The Cincinnati Bengals will travel to Reliant Stadium in Houston for the game. Cincinnati finished their year with a record of 9-7 and arrived at the playoffs this year as a wild card in the AFC North division. Houston finished with a record of 10-6 and came out ahead as the leading squad in the AFC South this year.

NBA Betting – Boston celtics Against Washington Wizards Jan 1

The ugly specter of the Lockout had loomed large over the NBA landscape until recently. The NBA has effectively tipped off in earnest over Christmas weekend with both the players and the owners at last coming to a contract. The NBA welcoming committee goes to the Verizon Center in Washington D.C. when the Celtics (1-3) face the Washington Wizards (0-3). Both teams come into play with unstable records and a slow beginning to the season. The sports book appears to have the nod on the better team as the line now stands – Boston (-7) 184 ½ .

Nfl Week 17 Wagering – Browns versus Steelers

This game between the Steelers and the Browns will offer two squads who have diverse goals for the last two contests of the year. The Steelers are currently in the playoff competition and are just just getting all set for the playoffs. On the flip side, the Browns are just attempting to salvage their year with a few more victories following having had a very poor year. Both squads nevertheless will be playing hard in spite of the difference in their records. If both squads play hard, it’ll be a very near game.