JEFFERSONSPORTS 3-1 yest on 1 unit plays (0-1 on small)
Makes NFL run now 28-11 run (72%)
NHL 10-4 on 1 unit plays (71%)
ALL FOOTBALL RUN 51-33-2 (61%)
3-4 NBA 1 unit plays (43%)
NBA EARLY RELEASE FOR FRI
WASH-5.5
NCAA FB EARLY RELEASE FOR SAT
NEW MEXICO-4.5
NFL EARLY RELEASE FOR SUN (released tues night)
PHILADELPHIA-2.5 -125
Nevada 38 Fresno 31
Another Dog, another thriller tonight in California. Once again the wrong team is favored. Going with the Healthier and rested visitors who will control the ball all night and keep the Bulldogs potent offense off the field.
The Wolfpack come in 4-4 and off a bye week. Just what the doctor ordered to shore up their torched secondary which allows over 300 ypg. No wonder they rank 3rd in the Nation in rush defense allowing just 69 ypg. Although most teams pass against this secondary, it is getting healthier and the rush defense is actually pretty good. That bodes well tonight against a banged up rush attack of the Bulldogs that rushed for just 50 yards last week against a very week LaTech rush defense. The Bulldogs still do not know who will be their starting abcks tonight. If they can't run the ball and keep Kaepernick off the field, it will be a long night in Fresno.
Although the Wolfpack rush for over 300 yards per game, they still have a potent passing game as well as this team comes in averaging over 500 ypg offense. They are led by QB Kaepernick who is 1st in the WAC and 16th in the Nation in total offense. A duel threat at 60% completions and 8 ypc. If he is not running for 100 yards, then Vai Taua is. He comes in averaging 115 ypg on the ground. I fully expect the Wolfpack to run all night especially since LATECH ran all over fresno last wek for 280 yards and an upset win. Add in the Nevada option they have instilled and Fresno will not see the ball much. Fresno may be forced to score on almost every possession and I can't see this happening with their QB and the Wolfpacks secondary's ability to take a pick once in a while.
This Fresno defense started out on fire in September with 2 great games against rice and Wisconsin. However, since then they have allowed at least 28 points a game. Nevada averages over 40 ppg the last 2 months. Should be a fun and explosive night.
PLAY ON NEVADA TO WIN STARIGHT UP!!!
JEFFERSONSPORTS 3-1 yest on 1 unit plays (0-1 on small)
Makes NFL run now 28-11 run (72%)
NHL 10-4 on 1 unit plays (71%)
ALL FOOTBALL RUN 51-33-2 (61%)
3-4 NBA 1 unit plays (43%)
NBA EARLY RELEASE FOR FRI
WASH-5.5
NCAA FB EARLY RELEASE FOR SAT
NEW MEXICO-4.5
NFL EARLY RELEASE FOR SUN (released tues night)
PHILADELPHIA-2.5 -125
Wunderdog Horses
CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #2 at 1:05 PM Eastern
Top pick: #1 (WESTERN SWEEP) - Claimed two back by Wayne Catalano, filly won in her first try for the new connections at Hawthorne. Closed into a slow pace that day in an impressive performance. Comes back at the same price and this barn can keep them sharp for a while. The choice for another win.<!--p-->
2nd pick: #3 (Thundering Jill) - Re-claim by the fine barn of Mike Maker. Filly has been a bit "dull" in her last pair, but won easily in the one and only start for this trainer earlier this year.
3rd pick: #5 (Sea Button) - Went wire-to-wire two back at this $25,000 tag and then tired last out against much tougher after setting the pace. Drop back to $25K means she'll be tough on the front end.