Saturday 3/28/09 service plays chatter / requests & gm strategy...

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Craig Trapp

Villanova vs. Pittsburgh
Play: Pittsburgh -2

The Big East has been the best conference all season and with four teams of the eight teams remaining they have definitely not let anyone down. The rematch of an early season beat down where Nova really dominated Pitt. Craig has this game as a very close game and in fact this game might go down as one of the better elite 8 games ever.

Team records:

Villanova: 29-7 SU, 18-14 ATS
Pittsburgh: 31-4 SU, 17-12 ATS

Recent Trends:

-Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 NCAA Tournament games as an underdog.
-Wildcats are 15-7 ATS in their last 22 neutral site games as an underdog.
-Panthers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 NCAA Tournament games.
-Panthers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.

There is not a better match up in the elite eight than the Big East clash of titans. To add to the drama Nova dominated the Panthers early this year and somewhat embarrassed Pitt. Craig has the Pitt Panthers -2 in a very tight nip and tuck game. All the trends and momentum is on Nova but Pitt will just get the job done. It might not be a pretty game for Pittsburgh but don't worry they play better ugly than any team in the NCAA. Blair, Young, and Fields will carry Pitt all the way to the NCAA championship. Enjoy the great game!! SCORE PITT 70 - NOVA 65

 

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Scott Spreitzer

New York Knicks at Charlotte Bobcats

New York has been amazing in this particular situation this season. They're 8-3 ATS away from home when playing in the second of back-to-back nights. Even more impressive, they're a perfect 11-0 ATS this season when playing on the road in their third game in four days. Obviously, the line is being adjusted too much when this team is playing on short or no rest. That's the case again tonight. The Bobcats are laying too big of a number thanks to faulty public perception and I'll jump on the side of the books.

Play on: New York

 

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Jimmy The Moose

New York Rangers at Pittsburgh Penguins
Prediction: Pittsburgh Penguins

The Rangers have lost 12 of their last 15 road games. In their last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning road record they are 2-7. In their last 20 games vs. a team with a winning record NY is 6-14. Pittsburgh has won 4 of their last 5. The Penguins are 9-3 in their last 12 vs. a team with a winning record. The Penguins are 50-23 in their last 73 home games. Pittsburgh has won 7 of their last 9 vs. Eastern Conference opponents. The Rangers are 7-22 in their last 29 trips to Pittsburgh. Play on the Pittsburgh Penguins -.

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

LT Profits

Pittsburgh -2

The Villanova Wildcats have certainly looked impressive while running teams off the floor in this tournament, but never forget that defense wins championships, so we will side with the gritty Pittsburgh Panthers in this all Big East Elite Eight battle.

After all, the Panthers are now 31-4 this year, thanks to a defense that has limited opponents to 64.2 points per game overall on just 40.8 percent shooting from the floor. This is not to say that the offense has not done its part, as according to the Pomeroy Ratings, Pittsburgh is now second in the country in adjusted offensive efficiency. It also helps that they lead the nation in offensive rebounding percentage, thanks to DeJuan Blair.

Now we have a lot of respect for Villanova, and they really are a Final Four caliber club. However, they just drew a terrible matchup here, as they would probably have a better chance of advancing vs. any other of the Elite Eight clubs this year except North Carolina. Yes, the Wildcats did beat Pittsburgh 67-57 during the regular season, but that was in Philadelphia.

Here on a neutral court, we simply feel that Pittsburgh is the better, more balanced team, and we do not expect Villanova to have as easy a time running the floor as they have the first three games of the tournament.

As long as Blair avoids foul trouble, the Panthers should prevail.

Pick: Pittsburgh -2

 

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DUNKEL

Villanova vs. Pittsburgh
The Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 NCAA tournament games as an underdog, while the Panthers are just 1-6 ATS in their last 7 NCAA tournament games as a favorite between 1 and 6 1/2 points. Villanova is the underdog pick (+2) according to Dunkel, which has the Wildcats favored straight up by 2. Dunkel Pick: Villanova (+2).

Game 517-518: Villanova vs. Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Villanova 75.513; Pittsburgh 73.560
Dunkel Line: Villanova by 2
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 2
Dunkel Pick: Villanova (+2)

Game 519-520: Missouri vs. Connecticut
Dunkel Ratings: Missouri 73.007; Connecticut 79.201
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 6
Vegas Line: Connecticut by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (-5 1/2)

 

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John Fisher

Villanova vs. Pittsburgh
Play: Pittsburgh -2

DUKE lost to Villanova because they were not as tough. Pitt is TOUGH. With BLAIR,YOUNG, and FIELDS these guys wont let the pestering NOVA defense bother them. However, the last time these teams playes PITT got in foul trouble and turned the ball over numerous times.It was their worse offensive performance of the year. PITT is destined to get to FINAL FOUR and have the players and experience to make this happen. This game will be back and forth till the 15 minute mark of second half. The KEY to this game is for PITT to play within themselves. Look for Young to have a BIG SHOW this game and put PITT in the FINAL FOUR! PITT 65 NOVA 59

 

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Tom Freese

Memphis at Portland

Portland is 10-3-1 UNDER their last 14 games vs. losing teams and they are 40-17-1 UNDER after scoring 100 or more points in their last game. The Trailblazers are 6-1 UNDER vs. a team with a win percentage of less than 40% and they are 10-1-1 UNDER their last 12 games with the Grizzlies. Memphis is 8-1 UNDER their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning home record and they are 6-1 UNDER as a dog of 11 or more points. The Grizzlies are 6-1 UNDER vs. a team that scored 100 or more points in their last game and they are 4-1 UNDER off an ATS Win. PLAY ON 'UNDER'

 

[ChipHilton]

here we go

This one would be appreciated

Larry Ness' 10* NCAA Tourney GOY (4-0?)

We don't need 20 posts in this section telling who JGreen should buy.

By the way, Ness going 0-4 last night doesn't instill confidence.

He always comes out with a GOY after a bad night to try to cover it up.

Last Night

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James Patrick Sports

Suns vs. Jazz

In Saturday NBA action James Patrick is featuring his selection on Utah Jazz as they host the Phoenix Suns. The Suns are 1-5 ATS in their past 6 match-ups with the Jazz and 3-8 ATS as an underdog.

 

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Sorry for the clutter, the above posts are Bonus Plays.

 

[moneyroll]

Chip chirimbes has been hot !!!!!!!!<<

 

[mark3]

my wifes hot i'll sale you her pix

 

[th7rose]

anthony redd? or trace adams? or jake timlin?

 

[ChipHilton]

service play

anthony redd? or trace adams? or jake timlin?

C'mon -- get them...or post in the request/chatter section.
Have a clue.

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

red zone comp
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[backdoorcover1]

Chip chirimbes has been hot !!!!!!!!<<

Move the chatter to the chatter forum guys, we all know who has plays today its not like you are someone we are looking to and seeing who we should buy today, let it go, if someone gets it someone gets it and if you have not already noticed generally every capepr gets posted on here at some point during the day......UNLESS people start begging as you and a few others are already doing and then nobody wants to post your request and if you are too stupid to realize this then this is a nice refresh enjoy the day and take the chatter somewhere else man^^^^

 

[th7rose]

i'll get adams or timlin if someone wants to get redd...

 

[moneyroll]

Move the chatter to the chatter forum guys, we all know who has plays today its not like you are someone we are looking to and seeing who we should buy today, let it go, if someone gets it someone gets it and if you have not already noticed generally every capepr gets posted on here at some point during the day......UNLESS people start begging as you and a few others are already doing and then nobody wants to post your request and if you are too stupid to realize this then this is a nice refresh enjoy the day and take the chatter somewhere else man^^^^

another tough guy behind the computer

 

[bobano]

You can add another NCAA Tournament GOY to the list for today...

Teddy Covers is releasing his 20* NCAA Tournament GOY today.

 

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Dunkel Ratings:


Today's NHL Picks
Florida at Dallas
The Panthers look to take advantage of a Dallas team that is just 2-8 in its last 10 home games. Florida is the underdog pick (+110) according to Dunkel, which has the Panthers favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Florida (+110). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28
Time Posted: 10:30 a.m. EST
Game 51-52: NY Rangers at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 11.649; Pittsburgh 12.552
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-155); Under
Game 53-54: Carolina at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 12.532; New Jersey 11.456
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (+150); Under
Game 55-56: Philadelphia at NY Islanders
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 11.626; NY Islanders 11.723
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-230); 6
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+190); Over
Game 57-58: Ottawa at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 12.139; Atlanta 11.199
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta (-110); 6
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (-110); Over
Game 59-60: Buffalo at Montreal
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 11.539; Montreal 10.871
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-165); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+145); Under
Game 61-62: Boston at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 11.515; Toronto 11.677
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-210); 6
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+180); Under
Game 63-64: Los Angeles at Nashville
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 10.511; Nashville 11.633
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (-170); Over
Game 65-66: Florida at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 11.488; Dallas 10.431
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+110); Under
Game 67-68: Columbus at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 11.661; St. Louis 12.017
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-120); Under
Game 69-70: Minnesota at Calgary
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 11.104; Calgary 11.545
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-230); 5
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-230); Under
Game 71-72: Phoenix at San Jose
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 10.976; San Jose 11.340
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-330); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-330); Under
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