Service Plays Friday 02/06/09

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Bobby Maxwell

Marquette -8 at S. FLORIDA

Another winner Thursday night as Stanford got the win and cover at home over Washington State. That runs our streak to 9 of 12 days with winners. Tonight we’re on the college hardwood with another one as we play Marquette on the road in South Florida.

The Golden Eagles have won 12 straight games and they are playing some great basketball lately, sitting atop the Big East standings with a perfect 9-0 record (7-2 ATS). They’ll head down to South Florida for this one and win this by 15. So go ahead and lay the chalk.

Marquette went to Chicago and beat DePaul 76-61 on Tuesday and cashed as a 10 1/2-point favorite. They are 4-0 on the road in Big East action and 3-1 ATS. Their offense has gotten into high gear lately, averaging 82.2 points per game and shooting 49.3 percent from the floor over the last five games.

South Florida has lost three straight (0-3 ATS) and they are just 2-7 in Big East action to this point with their only two wins coming against DePaul.

Marquette has won seven straight in this rivalry dating back to 2000. They are riding ATS streaks of 20-8-1 as a road favorite and 11-5 after a spread-cover. On the other side, the Bulls are just 11-23-1 ATS after a straight-up loss and 4-9-1 ATS as a home ‘dog.

Play Marquette and watch them win big tonight.

4♦ MARQUETTE

 

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JRTIPS

CLIPPERS vs. GRIZZLIES

The Memphis Grizzlies are playing with confidence and looking to finally build some momentum at home and a matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers should make that task easier. The Grizzlies, playing well under coach Lionel Hollins, look to win consecutive games at the FedExForum for the first time since December and hand the Clippers their 12th straight road defeat tonight. Memphis (13-35) has won two straight after losing its first three games under coach Hollins who took over after Marc Iavaroni was fired on Jan. 22. The Grizzlies have embraced Hollins’ wide-open style and the team is starting to get comfortable in the new offense. Memphis beat Houston 104-93 on Wednesday night for its second straight victory overall. Memphis beat Los Angeles 93-81 in their first game and the Clippers have struggled wherever they’ve played losers of seven straight and 21 of 23 overall, tied with Washington for the NBA’s worst record.The Clippers are allowing 110.6 points per game during their skid away from Staples Center, and now have to try to slow down a Memphis team that is averaging 104.0 points and shooting 53.3 percent in its last two. Grizzlies rookie O.J. Mayo has led the way, scoring 32 points versus the Rockets after a 33-point effort in a 113-97 win at Washington on Monday night. Mayo is shooting 58.9 percent in his last three games and 56.3 percent from 3-point range. This Memphis team is playing with alot of confidence and their best team basketball of the season. This enthusiastic team should have no problem taking care of a bad Clipper team at home on a Friday night in Memphis. TAKE MEMPHIS-5 1/2

 

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Jeff Benton

How about the Lakers getting the outright win at Boston on Thursday? I’m now 14-7 with my last 21 NBA freebies, including 4-0 with my last four overall and 3-0 the last three Fridays! Let’s improve on all of those impressive records as we back the Magic minus the points at Indiana tonight.

First of all, it’s difficult to overlook the fact that Orlando has taken down the Pacers five straight times going back to last Feb. 2, going 3-0-2 ATS during this stretch. That includes a 135-111 rout in Florida just 10 days ago and a 110-96 blowout home win back on Nov. 29. Granted, the Pacers took the Magic to overtime in the season’s first meeting in Indiana, losing 100-98 and pushing as a two-point road underdog. But since then, the Magic have established themselves as one of the top three teams in the Eastern Conference, right behind – barely – Boston and Cleveland.

Now, I’d be lying if I didn’t say I’m worried for Orlando’s long-term success after All-Star point guard Jameer Nelson went down with a serious shoulder injury that has sidelined him indefinitely. But the Magic sure didn’t seem to miss a beat Wednesday when the rolled to a 125-96 home victory over the Clippers – and yes, I know the Clippers suck, but a 29-point win in the NBA is damn impressive no matter the opponent, and especially in the first game after your valuable point guard goes down.

Besides, the Magic are now 5-1 SU and ATS without Nelson in the lineup this season (the one loss was at Boston), including the 14-point home win over Indiana.

Finally, Orlando has simply been money in the bank all season long, going 32-15-1 ATS overall (20-6 ATS last 26), including 17-6-1 ATS on the road. What’s more, the Magic are on additional ATS streaks of 35-16-2 against teams with a losing record, 7-3 as a road favorite, 4-1 against the Central Division, 4-0 when playing on Friday and 5-1 when coming off a one-day respite. Lay the small price, especially given Indiana’s complete lack of defense (112.3 ppg allowed last six games).

3♦ ORLANDO MAGIC

 

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Spreitzer 25* Celtics

 

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MadduxSports

Comp Play

Today's Free Pick is South Florida +9

 

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Erin Rynning

over memphis/playmaker.

 

[gmrcharity]

Maddux Sports 7-16 last 3 days

3 units on Orlando -5.5
3 units on LA Clippers +6
3 units on Canisius -1

 

[rocky2]

Ben Burns:
Annihilator - Clippers
Best Bet - Pacers
Blue Chip - Under Thunder
Feast - South Florida

 

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NATIONAL SPORTS SERVICE

4* L.A. Clippers/Memphis UNDER 198.5
3* Portland -5.5
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Daily Premium Hoops & Hockey Winners for Friday


NCAA Basketball


100* Play Marquette (-9) over South Florida (NCAA)

South Florida is 2-13 ATS in home games when the total is between 135
and 139.5
South Florida is 6-18 ATS coming off a road loss
Marquette is 8-1 ATS when playing in the month of February the last 2
seasons
Marquette is 8-2 ATS after having won 8 of the last 10 games
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THE SPORTS ADVISORS

Boston (41-10, 28-23 ATS) at New York (21-27, 28-20 ATS)

Fresh off having their 12-game winning streak snapped on Thursday, the Celtics return to the court at Madison Square Garden in New York to take on the Knicks.

Boston lost for the second time this season to the Lakers, falling 110-109 in overtime Thursday and coming nowhere near covering as a seven-point home favorite. It was the third straight non-cover for the Celtics after their eight-game ATS winning streak. They are 17-7 on the road this season but a mediocre 12-12 ATS, including 100-88 blowout loss in their last trip to Madison Square Garden a little more than a month ago.

The Knicks tonight conclude their three-game gauntlet against the top three teams in the NBA after back-to-back home losses to the Lakers and Cavaliers. On Monday, New York gave up 61 points to Kobe Bryant in a 126-117 loss to the Lakers as a 5½-point underdog. Then on Wednesday, the Knicks saw LeBron James go off for 52 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists in a 107-102 loss to the Cavs, but New York got the cash as 5½-point ‘dogs. Prior to this two-game hiccup, the Knicks had won six of seven, and they’re still 8-1 ATS in their last nine overall (6-1 ATS at home).

Boston has won eight of the last nine (7-1-1 ATS) in this rivalry, but the one setback came in that 12-point loss in New York on Jan. 4, as the Knicks sprung the upset as a 10-point pup. The home team is 6-2 (5-2-1 ATS) in the last eight meetings, but the Celtics hold a 6-1 ATS edge in the last seven clashes in New York.

Last night’s loss to the Lakers aside, the Celtics are still on ATS streaks of 8-3 overall, 5-1 on the road, 5-1 against the Eastern Conference, 7-3 as a favorite and 39-17-2 against Atlantic Division foes. New York is also riding several positive ATS trends, including 6-1 at home, 7-3 as a home pup, 5-1 as a ‘dog anywhere, 11-2 as a ‘dog of five to 10½ points and 5-0 against the Eastern Conference.

Boston has topped the total in five of its last six overall, but aside from that the team is on “under” runs of 9-2 as a road favorite, 13-3 on the second night of a back-to-back, 24-8 on the highway and 8-2 on Fridays. New York is on “over” streaks of 4-0 overall, 6-1 on Fridays, 4-0 as a home ‘dog and 6-0 as a ‘dog anywhere. In this rivalry, the under is 4-2 in the last six meetings.

ATS ADVANTAGE: UNDER

Toronto (19-32, 19-30-2 ATS) at New Orleans (28-18, 19-25-2 ATS)

Two teams carrying identical four-game losing streaks – and likely minus their best players – square off tonight in New Orleans Arena when the Raptors meet the Hornets.

Toronto has lost seven of its last 10 games overall, and the Raptors bring an 0-5 ATS streak into the Big Easy. Most recently, the Raptors dropped a 115-107 decision to the Lakers on Wednesday and narrowly missed cashing as a 7½-point home underdog as center Chris Bosh left the game early with a knee injury. The last time they were in the States, the Raptors fell 101-83 at Cleveland as a 10-point underdog on Tuesday.

New Orleans is in a four-game SU and ATS funk, including losing three straight in front of the home fans (0-3 ATS). With All-Star point guard Chris Paul on the sidelines with a groin injury Wednesday, the Hornets got spanked by the Bulls 107-93 win as a 1½-point underdog. New Orleans is 16-8 at home but just 10-13-1 ATS.

The visitor has dominated this series the last three years, winning seven of the last 10 and going a perfect 10-0 at the betting window. The Hornets took the first matchup this year, getting a 99-91 win as a two-point road chalk on Dec. 14. The underdog is 10-2 ATS in the last 12 clashes between these two, and the Raptors are 6-0 ATS in their last six trips to New Orleans.

Toronto is on a host of negative ATS trends, including 15-39-1 when playing after one day off, 6-17-2 against the Western Conference, 6-17 on Fridays and 3-8-1 on the road against teams with a winning home mark. New Orleans is on pointspread slides of 1-4 after one day off, 1-5 at home against teams with a losing road record and 3-7 against Eastern Conference teams, but the Hornets own positive ATS trends of 12-5-1 against the Atlantic Division and 45-22-2 after a straight-up loss.

The Raptors are on “over” streaks of 9-3 on the road, 7-2 after a non-cover and 8-3 after a straight-up loss. The Hornets have topped the total in seven of nine after a non-cover and five of six after a double-digit home loss, but they are on “under” runs of 10-4 at home, 20-9 after one day off and 11-4-1 against Eastern Conference teams
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Cappers Access

Golden St
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Lance's Lock


Overall record: 736-626-25

Current streak: 3 wins

Todays play: over 230' Phoenix/GS

 

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Joe Wiz Bonus Plays

Princeton, Canisius, And The Celtics


Joe Wiz Went 2-1 Yesterday Making Him 3-7 The Last 3 Days
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EZ Winners

NBA:

1* Golden State Warriors +9.5

NCAAB:

2* Dartmouth +1
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02/06/09
11:36 AM Smart Money
NBA
#859 Portland (Best Line: Sportbet -5.0)

02/06/09
11:22 AM Smart Money
NBA
#868 Phoenix (Best Line: BetUS -9.5)
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Bob Balfe

NBA Basketball
Clippers +5 over Grizzles

 

[wick1007]

Mike Lee:
5* Totals GOM: LAC over
4* ORL
3* LAC
3* DEN

Good Luck!!

Is anybody getting Stan Lisowski's 4.5*?

 

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Las Vegas Sport Picks

NBA:

1* Raptors +3.5
2* Nuggets -6
2* Magic/Pacers over 214

NHL:

1* Pens/Jackets o5.5

NCAA:

Passing tonight
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[Henryjames]

igz1 sports

Friday Action !!
NBA
4* Charlotte -2 (-110)
3* Over 230 (-110) Goldenstate vs Phoenix

NHL
4* Over 5.5 (-120) Columbus vs Pittsburgh

Good Luck !!