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Seventh-ranked Wildcats try to right ship in bout with BullsNCAA Basketball Betting Lines02/24/2010 - Villanova, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The seventh-ranked Villanova Wildcats will try to end their recent struggles tonight, as they entertain the South Florida Bulls in a Big East clash at The Pavilion. After ripping through the first part of their schedule with little resistance, the Wildcats have hit a bit of a rough patch, falling in two straight and three of their last five outings. On Sunday, Villanova was outlasted at Pittsburgh, 70-65, as it fell a game back of Syracuse for the top spot in the Big East at 11-3. The Wildcats meet up with the Orange this Saturday, so it's imperative they win this game to stay in the hunt for the league title. Getting the job done at home shouldn't be a problem, as Villanova has won 36 consecutive games in The Pavilion. USF meanwhile, is coming off a damaging loss, as it was upended, 74-58, at home by St. John's on Saturday. The Bulls were NCAA Tournament contenders just a few weeks ago after knocking off Pittsburgh and Georgetown, but they have won just once in four games following those victories. The team is now just 6-8 within the conference and desperately needs tonight's game. As for the all-time series, Villanova is a perfect 3-0 against USF and that includes a 70-61 victory in Tampa last season. The Bulls didn't do much to slow down SJU over the weekend, as the Red Storm shot a scorching 58.7 percent from the floor in a 74-58 besting. Offensively, USF never got going either, hitting on just 5-of-22 attempts from downtown and only 7-of-13 at the foul line. Mike Mercer and Dominique Jones scored 17 points apiece to lead the team in the loss, while Chris Howard posted 14 points and five assists. Jones has carried the team with an average of 21.6 ppg for the season and he also adds 6.0 rpg and 4.1 apg to the equation. Augustus Gilchrist, who returned recently from injury, ranks second with 15.4 ppg, but he still isn't completely healed and it may take some time before he gets back to full form. Jarrid Famous tacks on 11.2 ppg and a team-best 7.8 rpg for the Bulls, while Howard contributes 10.3 ppg and 3.8 apg. The Wildcats, averaging 84.2 ppg on the campaign, were held to just 65 points in a loss to Pitt over the weekend. Villanova had 13 turnovers that resulted in 20 points for Pitt and it was also outscored at the foul line, 26-11, in the defeat. Scottie Reynolds tallied 20 points, but also had six turnovers, to lead the Wildcats. Corey Fisher pitched in with 12 points. A possible Big East Player of the Year candidate, Reynolds tops the roster in scoring (19.0 ppg) and steals (42), to go along with 3.4 apg. Fisher has provided a nice complement with 14.1 ppg and a team-high 4.0 apg and like Reynolds, he shoots just over 40 percent from long range. Antonio Pena is the team's best option down low and he turns in 10.9 ppg and a team-best 7.5 rpg.
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Pro Football Odds : NFC SOUTH BETTING ODDSNFL betting action is back! At MySportsbook, all of the pro football odds are posted for the NFC North. Check out how we see the four teams in this cloudy division stacking up this year in the chase for the playoffs! Green Bay Packers (+125) - With QB Aaron Rodgers leading the offense and DC Dom Capers working his magic on defense, the Packers are a real force to be reckoned with. Virtually nothing changed on this offense for Green Bay from last year to this year, save for the addition of rookie OT Brian Bulaga to the bunch. Expect more huge numbers from the Pack, and a relatively favorable schedule should get them over the hump and into the playoffs once again this season. My NFL Betting Predictions: 11-5, 1st place in NFC North Minnesota Vikings (+130) - There are still too many unknowns about the Vikes this year. There is a huge difference between QB Brett Favre and either Tarvaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels under center. Plus, is Favre comes back, is he really going to be able to keep his pick total under double digits again? Depth at running back looked like it might have been an issue with RB Chester Taylor fleeing in free agency, but drafting RB Toby Gerhart should pick up the difference. This defense is still suitable, but with a first place schedule, making the playoffs is going to be very tough regardless of whether #4 comes back or not. There is a huge difference between QB Brett Favre and either Tarvaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels under center. Plus, is Favre comes back, is he really going to be able to keep his pick total under double digits again? Depth at running back looked like it might have been an issue with RB Chester Taylor fleeing in free agency, but drafting RB Toby Gerhart should pick up the difference. This defense is still suitable, but with a first place schedule, making the playoffs is going to be very tough regardless of whether #4 comes back or not. Play this weekly NFL Football Contestto see if you can win. Chicago Bears (+350) - The Bears are probably a bit of an overhyped team once again this year.No, we don't think it is plausible for QB Jay Cutler to have as bad of a season as he did last year, and we do think the additions of RB Chester Taylor and DE Julius Peppers are going to help immensely, but there's still something in the water in the Windy City that we aren't so sure about. Maybe Chicago finds its way to .500... but then again, maybe it doesn't. If Favre comes back, Cutler might be the worst quarterback in this division this year. Detroit Lions (+1500) - The Lions are probably once again going to be the whipping boys for the rest of the teams in the NFC North, but they aren't just going to roll over and die once again. There is some real talent amassing on this team offensively, as the combination of QB Matt Stafford, RB Jahvid Best, WR Calvin Johnson, and TE Brandon Pettigrew should put a bunch of points on the board if the offensive line can even remotely hold up. The questions really lie on defense, where it feels like DT Ndamukong Suh is going to be trying to stop opposing teams all by himself. This year should show some marked improvement in the Motor City. The Patriots will make NFL betting fans a lot of money this season, get in early and enjoy the cash. To visit this sportsbook go to MySportsbook.com for all your NFL football betting needs. |
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