Spartans takes aim at 2-0 start to Big Ten play

NCAA Basketball Betting Lines

01/03/2009 - Evanston, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Big Ten Conference foes will collide in Evanston tonight, as the Northwestern Wildcats play host to the 10th-ranked Michigan State Spartans.

Michigan State has won its last six outings to improve to 10-2 overall. On Wednesday, the Spartans opened league play in impressive fashion with a 70-58 triumph over Minnesota. They have also beaten a strong Texas squad during the current winning streak, and the only two losses to date have come against Maryland and top-ranked North Carolina, a pair of ACC opponents.

As for Northwestern, it has suffered losses in two of its last three outings after winning seven of its first eight to begin the campaign. The Wildcats are coming off a 61-57 setback to Penn State in the conference opener on Wednesday, but they do have reason for confidence this evening, as all seven of their home games to date have resulted in victory.

Michigan State owns a 76-36 advantage in the all-time series with Northwestern, which includes 11 straight victories over the Wildcats.

Four players reached double figures in scoring for Michigan State in the victory over Minnesota on Wednesday. Kalin Lucas led the way with 24 points, while Chris Allen pitched in 13 points off the bench. Raymar Morgan added 10 points and 10 boards, and Goran Suton contributed 11 points and 12 rebounds. The Spartans played tremendous defense in that road tilt, limiting the Golden Gophers to 39.6 percent field goal efficiency. They also finished with a 49-27 rebounding advantage, including 23-11 on the offensive boards, and they shot 12-of-13 from the foul line. Overall this season, Morgan is posting 14.8 ppg on 62.3 percent shooting from the floor, and he is pulling down 6.3 rpg as well. As for Lucas, he checks in with 12.4 ppg and 73 assists against only 13 turnovers. Allen (10.4 ppg) and Suton (10.3 ppg) have been solid offensive contributors as well for Michigan State, which is scoring 78.8 ppg while allowing 67.2 ppg.

Like Michigan State, Northwestern boasts four double-digit scorers. Kevin Coble leads the way with 14.3 ppg, and Craig Moore isn't far behind with his 13.5 ppg. John Shurna chips in 10.4 ppg, and Michael Thompson provides 10.3 ppg. The Wildcats, who are generating a modest 66.1 ppg, have been able to limit opponents to 53.5 ppg on 37.8 percent shooting from the field. In the four-point loss to Penn State, Northwestern led by as many as 11 points early in the second half before losing control of the contest. Shurna scored a team- high 16 points in defeat, while Coble and Moore pitched in 11 points apiece. It is surprising that the Wildcats lost the game despite holding the Nittany Lions to 31 percent shooting from the floor. Northwestern was outscored 14-3 from the foul line and outrebounded by a 46-24 margin.

Wwwquam NCAA Basketball Betting News

<< Clemson puts perfect mark on line against East Carolina
Clemson, SC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Off to a 13-0 start for the second time in the last three seasons, the 20th-ranked Clemson Tigers put their perfect record on the line this afternoon, as they welcome the East Carolina Pirates to Littlejohn Colise

<< No. 4 Oklahoma seeks quick turnaround in clash with Coppin State
Norman, OK (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The fourth-ranked Oklahoma Sooners are set for what appears to be a tremendously lopsided non-conference affair, as they welcome the Coppin State Eagles to Norman this afternoon. Coppin State has yet to play a s

<< No. 25 Butler visits Valpo in Horizon League action
Valparaiso, IN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Horizon League foes are set to square off this evening, as the Valparaiso Crusaders play host to the 25th-ranked Butler Bulldogs. Butler opened the season with eight straight victories before dropping a thr

<< Sharks aim to extend home streak versus road-challenged Islanders
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Jose Sharks will try to extend their home points streak to 30 games tonight, as they return to HP Pavilion following a three- game road trip to host the New York Islanders, losers of 11 straight on the road. The S

<< Lightning try to get on track versus Hurricanes
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Tampa Bay Lightning will try prevent their current losing streak from turning into another lengthy one tonight in a home matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes at St. Pete Times Forum. The Lightning are just 10-17-10 on

UConn seeks first Big East win in clash with Rutgers >>
Storrs, CT (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The second-ranked Connecticut Huskies will attempt to avoid their first 0-2 start to Big East play since the 1989-90 season, as they welcome the Rutgers Scarlet Knights to Storrs for a conference showdown at Gampel

Fighting Irish hope to calm Red Storm >>
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Big East Conference foes will collide in New York City this afternoon, as the St. John's Red Storm welcomes the seventh- ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish to town. Notre Dame carries a four-game win streak into

Vols visit Jayhawks in intriguing non-league matchup >>
Lawrence, KS (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The 14th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers of the SEC and the Kansas Jayhawks of the Big 12 will collide at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence this afternoon. Tennessee has won its last three games to improve to 9-2 overa

Musketeers and Cavaliers meet in non-conference duel >>
Charlottesville, VA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The 22nd-ranked Xavier Musketeers invade Charlottesville this afternoon for a non-conference clash with the Virginia Cavaliers. Xavier opened the season with nine consecutive victories, but back-to-back

BYU's lengthy home win streak in danger against No. 6 Wake Forest >>
Provo, UT (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The nation's longest home win streak appears to be in serious jeopardy tonight as the BYU Cougars entertain the sixth-ranked Wake Forest Demon Deacons at the Marriott Center in Provo. Off to their best start sinc

NFL Football Office Pool Printable Sheets

NFL Office Pool Sheets

MySportsbook.com is considered one of the finest online sportsbook according to several surveys performed by independent industry analysts considering such factors as payout accuracy and timeliness, overall quality of website, and bettor satisfaction.

MySportsbook is offering a free printable NFL football office pool sheets. Run your own NFL Football Office Pool. Create your own pool, invite your friends to join. Compete with your with co-workers, friends or family for bragging rights every week. Exchange some hard hits without risk of injury. Trash Talk with your fellow co-workers.

To visit this online sportsbook got to MySportsbook.com for all your nfl football pool sheets needs.

MySportsbook.com is a must-have for the smart veteran sports investor who enjoys following the odds almost as much as betting them. Simply put, no one offers more betting options and offers them faster than MySportsbook. This football sportsbook is known for its ability to set the early market odds on events without having to worry about weak lines. Professional players are well aware that getting a crack at the early betting line is worth as much as, and sometimes more than, huge bonuses or reduced prices. MySportsbook's fearless, yet smart bookmaking style is what keeps everyone watching, including most other sportsbooks.

This is also a great choice for those who just want to have a worry free, fun experience. The ownership’s motto is “Sweat the game, not the payout”. These are not just decorative words used to fill space on the homepage. MySportsbook aims to give their customers the fastest withdrawals in the industry. Payouts are processed within 24 hours by an online sportsbook that carries our A+ financial rating.

Those who enjoy proposition and future wagers consider MySportsbook.com a top choice. Smaller players who seek large bonuses would do better at their sister book, Sportsbooks.com.

To visit this online sportsbook got to MySportsbook.com for all your betting football needs.