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10-09-2006, 12:33 AM
YO- some decent ones here this week:
Week 7 trends and Angles:
The Oregon Ducks return home for the first time since stealing a victory over Oklahoma thanks to some questionable officiating. Oregon will be looking to bounce back after suffering its initial loss Saturday at California, 45-24.
Coach Mike Bellotti's crew may have a tough time rising to the occasion when they host the UCLA Bruins this week at Autzen Stadium.
The Bruins have won 13 of their last 15 in Eugene, including a 34-26 upset victory as seven-point underdogs in the last series road meeting in 2004. The Ducks last won at home versus UCLA in 2004 as 3 1/2-point favorites, 29-10, the first of four straight victories.
Oregon has 'covered' five of its last seven at home and nine of its last 13 as favorites. The Ducks had also cashed 17 of 26 conference tests pending the result of their last battle against California.
The Bruins will be playing just their second game of the season on the highway. They came up short at Washington in their Pac-10 opener as five-point favorites, 29-19, dropping their road spread record to 2-5 of late.
The series underdog has barked very loudly, getting the biscuit in 10 of the last 13 series encounters. The home team has failed to seize the day in 11 of the last 14 encounters ATS.
The Ducks have put 21 points or more on the board in their last 10 outings versus UCLA.
Trends and angles for Week 7 below:
TEMPLE versus CLEMSON at Charlotte
This mismatch will be contested at Bank of America Stadium, the home of the Carolina Panthers. Prior to last week Clemson was averaging 43.4 points per game while Temple had tallied just 24 points in five games. The Owls are 2-28 versus teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference (11-18-1 ATS). The Tigers have failed at a 2-11-1 clip as double-digit road favorites.
VIRGINIA TECH at BC
Virginia Tech has won seven of its last eight meetings with Boston College, while failing to cash at a 2-5-1 clip. The Hokies have won 11 straight Thursday tussles (10-1 ATS). The visitor in this Big-East rivalry has 'covered' at a 7-3-1 pace. The Eagles have failed to cash 11 of their last 16 after a bye.
COLORADO STATE at AIR FORCE
Colorado State has dropped eight of its last 10 spread decisions on the conference road. Air Force has lost nine 13 to the Rams (4-8-1 ATS). The favorite is 5-10-1 in the last 16 showdowns. The Falcons have flunked their last four weekday tests (1-3 ATS).
PITT at UCF
Central Florida had lost and failed in three straight games until winning its last outing at Marshall, 23-22. The Golden Knights have failed to cash 12 of their last 20 at Orlando.
SYRACUSE at WEST VIRGINIA
The favorite is 13-4-1 ATS in this Big-East rivalry. West Virginia has 'covered' 21 of 27 at home versus conference rivals. Conversely, Syracuse is 7-17 ATS on the conference road.
PURDUE at NORTHWESTERN
Purdue has won seven of 10 against Northwestern (6-3-1 ATS). The home team has stumbled at a 3-10-1 clip in the series recently.
MINNESOTA at WISCONSIN
Minnesota will be seeking its first win at Madison since 1994. The Gophers have dropped five straight at Camp Randall Stadium by an average of 20 points per game. Wisconsin has won eight of the last 10 series clashes overall, cashing seven of the 10. The Badgers and Gophers have combined to average 68 points per game in the last six shootouts.
IOWA at INDIANA
The favorite has 'covered' in seven of eight series clashes. Iowa has cashed six of eight versus Indiana. The teams have combined to average 62 PPG in the last five confrontations.
WAKE FOREST at NORTH CAROLINA ST
North Carolina State could be in for a letdown following back-to-back upset wins over Boston College and Florida State. The Wolfpack has cashed seven of nine versus Wake Forest, but it is just 5-4 SU. The Demon Deacons have failed to get the green in nine of their last 11 before a bye. The host is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 tussles.
MARYLAND at VIRGINIA
Virginia will be looking for its eighth straight home win against Maryland. The home team has 'covered' nine of 12 series scrapes. The Terrapins hold a 20-10 edge ATS versus the Cavaliers.
USF at NORTH CAROLINA
North Carolina has come up short in its last four home games ATS. South Florida is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 non-conference outings.
MIAMI (O) at BUFFALO
Miami (O) has won and 'covered' five of its last six conference road openers while averaging 35 PPG. The Red Hawks have won eight straight against Buffalo by an average score of 38-8. However, the home team is 5-2 ATS in the last seven encounters.
BALL STATE at CMU
Ball State has won 11 of 16 versus Central Michigan. The teams have combined to average 63 PPG the last six years.
ARMY at CONNECTICUT
Army has dropped 10 of its last 12 versus teams from the Big East (4-8 ATS). Connecticut has won and 'covered' three straight versus the Cadets by a combined score of 135-37.
RUTGERS at NAVY
Rutgers is 5-2, SU and ATS against Navy. The Scarlet Knights have faltered at a 6-17-1 clip after taking a week off. The Midshipmen have dropped five of their last seven homecoming games (1-4 ATS).
MISSOURI at TEXAS A&M
The visitor has cashed three of the last four meetings.
NEBRASKA at KANSAS ST
Kansas State has cashed six straight and won four of its last six against Nebraska. The Wildcats are 22-8 ATS versus teams from the Big-12 North. The Cornhuskers and Kansas State have averaged 60 PPG in the last nine encounters.
NIU at WMU
Northern Illinois has 'covered' eight of nine against Western Michigan, including the last five in a row. The Broncos have won and cashed six of their last nine homecoming games.
OLE MISS at ALABAMA
The straight up winner is 19-3 ATS in this SEC rivalry. Alabama has won 12 of the last 14 showdowns with Mississippi (9-5 ATS). The home team has cashed six straight series tests.
UTAH at WYOMING
Utah is 10-3 SU and 9-4 ATS against Wyoming. The Cowboys have failed to get the cheese in nine of their last dozen the week before facing Colorado State.
TULSA at ECU
Tulsa has held the upper hand, winning and cashing four of six against East Carolina. The Golden Hurricanes have faltered in nine of their last 11 following a bye (4-7 ATS). The home team is 5-1 ATS in the last six clashes. The teams have combined to average 52 PPG in the last six games.
MARSHALL at SMU
Marshall is a dismal 9-23-1 ATS in road conference games. SMU has 'covered' five of its last eight Conference-USA home outings.
FLORIDA at AUBURN
Florida has won eight of its last nine against Auburn (7-2 ATS). The Gators are 15-3 SU and 12-5 ATS prior to a bye.
CALIFORNIA at WASHINGTON ST
The SU winner in this Pac-10 rivalry is 20-5 ATS. Washington State has cashed six of seven versus California and the home team is 11-4 ATS in the last five showdowns. The Bears and Cougars have combined to average 64 PPG in the past seven meetings.
VANDY at GEORGIA
The visiting team is 11-3 in the last 14 series matchups. Georgia has cashed four of five against Vanderbilt. The Dogs have dropped 16 of 22 decisions ATS during homecoming. The Commodores are 2-23 SU and 10-15 ATS against teams from the SEC/East.
OHIO ST at MICHIGAN ST
Ohio State has won and 'covered' three straight versus Michigan State. The SU winner has prevailed by double-digits in 10 of the past 12 showdowns. The Spartans are 16-9-1 as home dogs against conference rivals. However, the host team is 3-8 ATS in the last 11 battles.
FLORIDA ST at DUKE
Florida State has 'covered' seven of eight versus Duke when favored by 32 1/2-points or less. The Seminoles are 1-5 ATS when favored by 33 points or more. The host has dropped five straight series spread decisions.
OREGON ST at WASHINGTON
Oregon State has lost five of its last seven conference road openers (5-2 ATS). The visiting team is 9-3 in the last dozen series encounters.
TOLEDO at KENT STATE
Toledo has won and 'covered' eight of 11 against teams from the MAC-East. Kent State has lost seven of its last eight homecoming games. The Golden Flashes have also floundered in eight of nine before a bye (3-6 ATS).
EMU at BGSU
The host has prevailed in six of seven series shindigs ATS. Bowling Green has won 20 of 25 against Eastern Michigan.
IOWA ST at OKLAHOMA
Don't expect Oklahoma to let down after facing Texas last week. The Sooners have won nine of 10 and cashed at a 7-3 clip the week following the Red River Shootout. Iowa State has 'covered' eight of its last 12 against OU.
HAWAII at FRESNO STATE
Hawaii has cashed seven of its last 11 against Fresno State. However, the home team has won 11 of 14 and 'covered' 10 of the last 14 series tussles.
ARIZONA at STANFORD
Stanford is 4-1, both SU and ATS against Arizona. The home team has faltered in eight of the last 10 meetings ATS.
UTAH ST at SAN JOSE ST
Utah State has dropped 10 of its last 11 conference road games (3-8 ATS). San Jose State has failed to cash six of eight following a bye and it has come up short in seven of its last nine homecoming games SU.
UAB at RICE
UAB has 'covered' five of its last seven conference road openers. Rice has steamed the opposition at an18-5-1 clip ATS at home against conference foes.
OHIO U. at ILLINOIS
Ohio is 5-35-1 SU against teams from the Big-10, succumbing by an average score of 28-8. Illinois has won 10 of its last 12 against MAC outfits, though it has failed to cash four of its last five.
CINCINNATI at LOUISVILLE
Louisville has won and cashed seven of eight against Cincinnati. The Cardinals are 35-22 ATS against conference competition. Louisville and the Bearcats have combined to average 72.6 points in the last three shootouts.
HOUSTON at SOUTHERN MISS
Southern Mississippi has won eight of its last nine homecoming games (7-2 ATS). The visiting team is 2-6 ATS in the last eight series battles.
OKLAHOMA ST at KANSAS
Oklahoma State has lost and failed in eight of 10 when playing its second straight game on the road. Kansas is 0-4, both SU and ATS recently versus the Cowboys.
TEXAS TECH at COLORADO
Texas Tech has lost three straight at Colorado by an average of 15 PPG.
BAYLOR at TEXAS
Texas has shown no mercy when facing Baylor, winning the last four meetings by a combined score of 203-14 while pitching three shutouts. The Bears have lost eight of their last 10 against Big-12 South competition, though they have cashed seven of 10.
KENTUCKY at LSU
Kentucky is 2-9 SU, but 8-3 ATS prior to a bye. LSU has struggled against the Cats, failing to cash at a 2-8-1 clip and dropping the last two spread decisions.
ARIZONA ST at USC
Arizona State took last week off to lick its wounds after back-to-back drubbings at the hands of California and Oregon. The Sun Devils hop back in the fire this week, facing a USC squad that has won seven of eight series clashes (6-2 ATS). ASU has faltered in five of seven ATS following a bye. The visitor is 3-8 ATS in the last 11 scrapes.
MICHIGAN at PENN STATE
Penn State can't be overlooked when getting points at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions have 'covered' seven of their last 10 as home pups, springing four outright upsets. Michigan comes to town riding a seven-game series winning streak (5-2 ATS). The home team has failed to get the cheese in eight of the last 11 series games.
TULANE at UTEP
Tulane has dropped two of its first three on the road this year, including blowout setbacks at Houston and LSU. The Green Wave have come up short in 10 of their last 12 as underdogs. UTEP was 4-8 in its last dozen as favorites prior to last week's clash against SMU.
NEW MEXICO at UNLV
This has been a highly competitive series, with the last six games decided by a total of 31 points. New Mexico has come out on top in five of seven versus UNLV, both SU and ATS. The Lobos are 7-3 ATS on artificial turf. The Rebels are 8-17 ATS at home against conference competition.
Week 7 trends and Angles:
The Oregon Ducks return home for the first time since stealing a victory over Oklahoma thanks to some questionable officiating. Oregon will be looking to bounce back after suffering its initial loss Saturday at California, 45-24.
Coach Mike Bellotti's crew may have a tough time rising to the occasion when they host the UCLA Bruins this week at Autzen Stadium.
The Bruins have won 13 of their last 15 in Eugene, including a 34-26 upset victory as seven-point underdogs in the last series road meeting in 2004. The Ducks last won at home versus UCLA in 2004 as 3 1/2-point favorites, 29-10, the first of four straight victories.
Oregon has 'covered' five of its last seven at home and nine of its last 13 as favorites. The Ducks had also cashed 17 of 26 conference tests pending the result of their last battle against California.
The Bruins will be playing just their second game of the season on the highway. They came up short at Washington in their Pac-10 opener as five-point favorites, 29-19, dropping their road spread record to 2-5 of late.
The series underdog has barked very loudly, getting the biscuit in 10 of the last 13 series encounters. The home team has failed to seize the day in 11 of the last 14 encounters ATS.
The Ducks have put 21 points or more on the board in their last 10 outings versus UCLA.
Trends and angles for Week 7 below:
TEMPLE versus CLEMSON at Charlotte
This mismatch will be contested at Bank of America Stadium, the home of the Carolina Panthers. Prior to last week Clemson was averaging 43.4 points per game while Temple had tallied just 24 points in five games. The Owls are 2-28 versus teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference (11-18-1 ATS). The Tigers have failed at a 2-11-1 clip as double-digit road favorites.
VIRGINIA TECH at BC
Virginia Tech has won seven of its last eight meetings with Boston College, while failing to cash at a 2-5-1 clip. The Hokies have won 11 straight Thursday tussles (10-1 ATS). The visitor in this Big-East rivalry has 'covered' at a 7-3-1 pace. The Eagles have failed to cash 11 of their last 16 after a bye.
COLORADO STATE at AIR FORCE
Colorado State has dropped eight of its last 10 spread decisions on the conference road. Air Force has lost nine 13 to the Rams (4-8-1 ATS). The favorite is 5-10-1 in the last 16 showdowns. The Falcons have flunked their last four weekday tests (1-3 ATS).
PITT at UCF
Central Florida had lost and failed in three straight games until winning its last outing at Marshall, 23-22. The Golden Knights have failed to cash 12 of their last 20 at Orlando.
SYRACUSE at WEST VIRGINIA
The favorite is 13-4-1 ATS in this Big-East rivalry. West Virginia has 'covered' 21 of 27 at home versus conference rivals. Conversely, Syracuse is 7-17 ATS on the conference road.
PURDUE at NORTHWESTERN
Purdue has won seven of 10 against Northwestern (6-3-1 ATS). The home team has stumbled at a 3-10-1 clip in the series recently.
MINNESOTA at WISCONSIN
Minnesota will be seeking its first win at Madison since 1994. The Gophers have dropped five straight at Camp Randall Stadium by an average of 20 points per game. Wisconsin has won eight of the last 10 series clashes overall, cashing seven of the 10. The Badgers and Gophers have combined to average 68 points per game in the last six shootouts.
IOWA at INDIANA
The favorite has 'covered' in seven of eight series clashes. Iowa has cashed six of eight versus Indiana. The teams have combined to average 62 PPG in the last five confrontations.
WAKE FOREST at NORTH CAROLINA ST
North Carolina State could be in for a letdown following back-to-back upset wins over Boston College and Florida State. The Wolfpack has cashed seven of nine versus Wake Forest, but it is just 5-4 SU. The Demon Deacons have failed to get the green in nine of their last 11 before a bye. The host is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 tussles.
MARYLAND at VIRGINIA
Virginia will be looking for its eighth straight home win against Maryland. The home team has 'covered' nine of 12 series scrapes. The Terrapins hold a 20-10 edge ATS versus the Cavaliers.
USF at NORTH CAROLINA
North Carolina has come up short in its last four home games ATS. South Florida is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 non-conference outings.
MIAMI (O) at BUFFALO
Miami (O) has won and 'covered' five of its last six conference road openers while averaging 35 PPG. The Red Hawks have won eight straight against Buffalo by an average score of 38-8. However, the home team is 5-2 ATS in the last seven encounters.
BALL STATE at CMU
Ball State has won 11 of 16 versus Central Michigan. The teams have combined to average 63 PPG the last six years.
ARMY at CONNECTICUT
Army has dropped 10 of its last 12 versus teams from the Big East (4-8 ATS). Connecticut has won and 'covered' three straight versus the Cadets by a combined score of 135-37.
RUTGERS at NAVY
Rutgers is 5-2, SU and ATS against Navy. The Scarlet Knights have faltered at a 6-17-1 clip after taking a week off. The Midshipmen have dropped five of their last seven homecoming games (1-4 ATS).
MISSOURI at TEXAS A&M
The visitor has cashed three of the last four meetings.
NEBRASKA at KANSAS ST
Kansas State has cashed six straight and won four of its last six against Nebraska. The Wildcats are 22-8 ATS versus teams from the Big-12 North. The Cornhuskers and Kansas State have averaged 60 PPG in the last nine encounters.
NIU at WMU
Northern Illinois has 'covered' eight of nine against Western Michigan, including the last five in a row. The Broncos have won and cashed six of their last nine homecoming games.
OLE MISS at ALABAMA
The straight up winner is 19-3 ATS in this SEC rivalry. Alabama has won 12 of the last 14 showdowns with Mississippi (9-5 ATS). The home team has cashed six straight series tests.
UTAH at WYOMING
Utah is 10-3 SU and 9-4 ATS against Wyoming. The Cowboys have failed to get the cheese in nine of their last dozen the week before facing Colorado State.
TULSA at ECU
Tulsa has held the upper hand, winning and cashing four of six against East Carolina. The Golden Hurricanes have faltered in nine of their last 11 following a bye (4-7 ATS). The home team is 5-1 ATS in the last six clashes. The teams have combined to average 52 PPG in the last six games.
MARSHALL at SMU
Marshall is a dismal 9-23-1 ATS in road conference games. SMU has 'covered' five of its last eight Conference-USA home outings.
FLORIDA at AUBURN
Florida has won eight of its last nine against Auburn (7-2 ATS). The Gators are 15-3 SU and 12-5 ATS prior to a bye.
CALIFORNIA at WASHINGTON ST
The SU winner in this Pac-10 rivalry is 20-5 ATS. Washington State has cashed six of seven versus California and the home team is 11-4 ATS in the last five showdowns. The Bears and Cougars have combined to average 64 PPG in the past seven meetings.
VANDY at GEORGIA
The visiting team is 11-3 in the last 14 series matchups. Georgia has cashed four of five against Vanderbilt. The Dogs have dropped 16 of 22 decisions ATS during homecoming. The Commodores are 2-23 SU and 10-15 ATS against teams from the SEC/East.
OHIO ST at MICHIGAN ST
Ohio State has won and 'covered' three straight versus Michigan State. The SU winner has prevailed by double-digits in 10 of the past 12 showdowns. The Spartans are 16-9-1 as home dogs against conference rivals. However, the host team is 3-8 ATS in the last 11 battles.
FLORIDA ST at DUKE
Florida State has 'covered' seven of eight versus Duke when favored by 32 1/2-points or less. The Seminoles are 1-5 ATS when favored by 33 points or more. The host has dropped five straight series spread decisions.
OREGON ST at WASHINGTON
Oregon State has lost five of its last seven conference road openers (5-2 ATS). The visiting team is 9-3 in the last dozen series encounters.
TOLEDO at KENT STATE
Toledo has won and 'covered' eight of 11 against teams from the MAC-East. Kent State has lost seven of its last eight homecoming games. The Golden Flashes have also floundered in eight of nine before a bye (3-6 ATS).
EMU at BGSU
The host has prevailed in six of seven series shindigs ATS. Bowling Green has won 20 of 25 against Eastern Michigan.
IOWA ST at OKLAHOMA
Don't expect Oklahoma to let down after facing Texas last week. The Sooners have won nine of 10 and cashed at a 7-3 clip the week following the Red River Shootout. Iowa State has 'covered' eight of its last 12 against OU.
HAWAII at FRESNO STATE
Hawaii has cashed seven of its last 11 against Fresno State. However, the home team has won 11 of 14 and 'covered' 10 of the last 14 series tussles.
ARIZONA at STANFORD
Stanford is 4-1, both SU and ATS against Arizona. The home team has faltered in eight of the last 10 meetings ATS.
UTAH ST at SAN JOSE ST
Utah State has dropped 10 of its last 11 conference road games (3-8 ATS). San Jose State has failed to cash six of eight following a bye and it has come up short in seven of its last nine homecoming games SU.
UAB at RICE
UAB has 'covered' five of its last seven conference road openers. Rice has steamed the opposition at an18-5-1 clip ATS at home against conference foes.
OHIO U. at ILLINOIS
Ohio is 5-35-1 SU against teams from the Big-10, succumbing by an average score of 28-8. Illinois has won 10 of its last 12 against MAC outfits, though it has failed to cash four of its last five.
CINCINNATI at LOUISVILLE
Louisville has won and cashed seven of eight against Cincinnati. The Cardinals are 35-22 ATS against conference competition. Louisville and the Bearcats have combined to average 72.6 points in the last three shootouts.
HOUSTON at SOUTHERN MISS
Southern Mississippi has won eight of its last nine homecoming games (7-2 ATS). The visiting team is 2-6 ATS in the last eight series battles.
OKLAHOMA ST at KANSAS
Oklahoma State has lost and failed in eight of 10 when playing its second straight game on the road. Kansas is 0-4, both SU and ATS recently versus the Cowboys.
TEXAS TECH at COLORADO
Texas Tech has lost three straight at Colorado by an average of 15 PPG.
BAYLOR at TEXAS
Texas has shown no mercy when facing Baylor, winning the last four meetings by a combined score of 203-14 while pitching three shutouts. The Bears have lost eight of their last 10 against Big-12 South competition, though they have cashed seven of 10.
KENTUCKY at LSU
Kentucky is 2-9 SU, but 8-3 ATS prior to a bye. LSU has struggled against the Cats, failing to cash at a 2-8-1 clip and dropping the last two spread decisions.
ARIZONA ST at USC
Arizona State took last week off to lick its wounds after back-to-back drubbings at the hands of California and Oregon. The Sun Devils hop back in the fire this week, facing a USC squad that has won seven of eight series clashes (6-2 ATS). ASU has faltered in five of seven ATS following a bye. The visitor is 3-8 ATS in the last 11 scrapes.
MICHIGAN at PENN STATE
Penn State can't be overlooked when getting points at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions have 'covered' seven of their last 10 as home pups, springing four outright upsets. Michigan comes to town riding a seven-game series winning streak (5-2 ATS). The home team has failed to get the cheese in eight of the last 11 series games.
TULANE at UTEP
Tulane has dropped two of its first three on the road this year, including blowout setbacks at Houston and LSU. The Green Wave have come up short in 10 of their last 12 as underdogs. UTEP was 4-8 in its last dozen as favorites prior to last week's clash against SMU.
NEW MEXICO at UNLV
This has been a highly competitive series, with the last six games decided by a total of 31 points. New Mexico has come out on top in five of seven versus UNLV, both SU and ATS. The Lobos are 7-3 ATS on artificial turf. The Rebels are 8-17 ATS at home against conference competition.