Service Plays Friday 12/18/09

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CTO

*MINNESOTA over Sacramento (NBA)...Dynamics a lot different than meeting six nights ago at Arco Arena, when Minnesota (off supreme effort
the evening before in spread-covering effort vs. HC Kurt Rambis’ former employer Lakers) lost by 20. Doubt T-wolves similarly spent for quick
rematch, and Minnesota a more competitive outfit since F Kevin Love returned to lineup to provide frontline complement to Al Jefferson. Sacto
often overachieving for new HC Paul Westphal, but Kings still just 1-9 SU on road thru Dec. 14.
*MINNESOTA 111 - Sacramento 100 RATING - 10

*MEMPHIS over Indiana (NBA)...Pieces falling into place for Memphis, as Grizzlies have won 4 of last 5 through Dec. 13. Memphis F Zach
Randolph is scoring 24 pts. & pulling down 15 rebounds a night in December, and F Rudy Gay (career-high 41 pts. Sunday vs. Miami), C Marc
Gasol (14 ppg, 10 rpg, 60% FGs) and G O.J. Mayo (shooting 51% in December) all starting to mesh. Indiana won a couple of games after star
F Granger was injured, but those were against the Nets and Wizards...Memphis will be a different situation.
*MEMPHIS 109 - Indiana 93 RATING - 10

 

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Mr A's

Atlanta Hawks -5½
Cleveland Cavaliers -9½
Golden State Warriors -3

 

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Steve Merril

Montana might be the #1 seed in the I-AA playoffs, but this is because they play in an overrated Big Sky conference and they did not face any I-A opponents this season. Villanova plays in a much stronger conference as the CAA had four teams in the quarterfinals this season (Villanova, William & Mary, Richmond, New Hampshire). Appalachian State won three straight I-AA titles from 2005-2007, but the other two recent champions have both been from the CAA with James Madison in 2004 and Richmond in 2008. In fact, the Spiders defeated this same Montana team 24-7 in last year’s championship game. Montana barely won last week as Appalachian State had the ball on the 2 yard line, but failed to score a tying touchdown on the final play of the game. It was a difficult scheduling situation for Appalachian State as the Mountaineers were playing back-to-back road games, while Montana had the advantage of staying home for all three playoff games. Montana was fortunate in their first two playoff wins this season as they overcame a 48-21 deficit against South Dakota State in the first round and then benefited from an incredible 10 turnovers by Stephen F. Austin in the quarterfinals. My power ratings favor Villanova by 4 points tonight on a neutral field, so we get line value, and the Wildcats outscored their opponents by +18.4 points per game this season, while Montana only outscored their opponents by +18.2 ppg, despite playing a schedule that was -5.0 points per game weaker on average, making an adjusted line of Villanova as a 5½-point favorite tonight based on opponents played. The Wildcats have the better rushing attack as they average a 5.1-2.3 yards per carry edge, while Montana is just 4.2-3.0 ypr over their weaker opponents. Villanova also has the better defense, permitting just 13.6 points per game and only 4.6 yards per play, while Montana allows 18.7 ppg and 4.8 yppl. The weather forecast is calling for wet and cold conditions tonight, which favor the team with the better rushing attack and defense.
Play VILLANOVA (-).

 

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Erin Rynning

20* Timberwolves +1.5

reg- Over 210 Timberwolves
reg- Over 209 Pacers
reg- Under 197 Mavericks

 

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CAPPERS ACCESS

Clippers
Warriors

 

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ARTHUR RALPH SPORTS

Free Selection
368 - 260 run 59 %

Bonus Play FRI St Mary's-Ca - 12

 

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DCI
Non-Conference
AKRON 72, UNC Greensboro 53
CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE 70, Drexel 66
FURMAN 71, South Carolina State 66
MONTANA STATE 68, UC Santa Barbara 67
MOREHEAD STATE 73, East Tennessee State 71
New Mexico State 82, PEPPERDINE 77
SAINT MARY'S 76, Pacific 61
UC IRVINE 73, San Jose State 69
UT San Antonio 77, TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN 63
Utah State 76, LONG BEACH STATE 68

 

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DCI
Season: 175-116 (.601)

NEW JERSEY 3, Ottawa 2
BUFFALO 3, Toronto 2
FLORIDA 4, Carolina 3
ST. LOUIS 3, Tampa Bay 2
Boston vs. CHICAGO: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Washington vs. VANCOUVER: TOO CLOSE TO CALL

 

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DCI
Season
Straight Up: 262-93 (.738)
ATS: 200-164 (.549)

TORONTO 105, New Jersey 97
ATLANTA 103, Utah 97
BOSTON 103, Philadelphia 88
CLEVELAND 103, Milwaukee 90
MEMPHIS 105, Indiana 101
Sacramento vs. MINNESOTA: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Denver 104, NEW ORLEANS 98
NEW YORK 108, L.A. Clippers 99
OKLAHOMA CITY 95, Detroit 91
DALLAS 99, Houston 96
GOLDEN STATE 112, Washington 107

 

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Root To Win

Slam Dunk Club
Friday, December 18, 2009
3* Vegas Legend Utah State (-4)

 

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drexel

 

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DUNKEL NBA

Today's NBA Picks

Utah at Atlanta

The Jazz are coming off a 108-92 win at New Jersey and look to build on their 5-0 ATS record in the last 5 games following a SU win by more than 10 points. Utah is the pick (+7) according to Dunkel, which has the Hawks favored by only 4 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Utah (+7). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18
Time Posted: 7:30 a.m. EST

Game 501-502: New Jersey at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 106.568; Toronto 117.731
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 11; 192
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 503-504: Philadelphia at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 114.016; Boston 128.149
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 14; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 12; 196 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-12); Over

Game 505-506: Milwaukee at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 113.169; Cleveland 125.685
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 12 1/2; 197
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 9 1/2; 194
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-9 1/2); Over

Game 507-508: Utah at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 122.893; Atlanta 127.273
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 4 1/2; 206 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 7; 202
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+7); Under

Game 509-510: Sacramento at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 115.827; Minnesota 113.717
Dunkel Line & Total: Sacramento by 2; 205
Vegas Line & Total: Sacramento by 1 1/2; 210
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (-1 1/2); Under

Game 511-512: Denver at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 118.966; New Orleans 119.778
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 1; 199
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 1; 202 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+1); Under

Game 513-514: LA Clippers at New York
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 115.625; New York 119.897
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 4 1/2; 205
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 2; 200
Dunkel Pick: New York (-2); Over

Game 515-516: Indiana at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 113.113; Memphis 122.719
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 9 1/2; 218
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 517-518: Detroit at Oklahoma City
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 114.252; Oklahoma City 122.318
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 8; 194
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 5189-520: Houston at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 117.538; Dallas 124.775
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 7; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 5; 195
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-5); Under

Game 521-522: Washington at Golden State
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 113.102; Golden State 116.179
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 3; 224
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 2; 219
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (-2); Over

 

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Dunkel NCAA BB

NCAA Basketball Picks

NC Greensboro at Akron

The Spartans look to take advantage of an Akron team that is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games as a favorite between 7 and 12 1/2 points. NC Greensboro is the pick (+11 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Zips favored by only 6. Dunkel Pick: NC Greensboro (+11 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18
Time Posted: 6:30 a.m. EST

Game 523-524: Utah State at Long Beach State
Dunkel Ratings: Utah State 66.032; Long Beach State 60.969
Dunkel Line: Utah State by 5
Vegas Line: Utah State by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah State (-3 1/2)

Game 525-526: Pacific at St. Mary's (CA)
Dunkel Ratings: Pacific 58.390; St. Mary's (CA) 70.816
Dunkel Line: St. Mary's (CA) by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Mary's (CA) by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Mary's (CA) (-11 1/2)

Game 527-528: Drexel at CS-Northridge
Dunkel Ratings: Drexel 54.100; CS-Northridge 59.462
Dunkel Line: CS-Northridge by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: CS-Northridge by 3
Dunkel Pick: CS-Northridge (-3)

Game 529-530: San Jose State at UC-Irvine
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose State 51.449; UC-Irvine 54.336
Dunkel Line: UC-Irvine by 3
Vegas Line: UC-Irvine by 2
Dunkel Pick: UC-Irvine (-2)

Game 531-532: New Mexico State at Pepperdine
Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico State 51.605; Pepperdine 51.199
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Pepperdine by 3
Dunkel Pick: New Mexico State (+3)

Game 533-534: NC Greensboro at Akron
Dunkel Ratings: NC Greensboro 51.171; Akron 57.097
Dunkel Line: Akron by 6
Vegas Line: Akron by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NC Greensboro (+11 1/2)

Game 535-536: UC-Santa Barbara at Montana State
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Santa Barbara 51.767; Montana State 56.234
Dunkel Line: Montana State by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Montana State by 3
Dunkel Pick: Montana State (-3)

 

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Dunkel NHL

Today's NHL Picks

Carolina at Florida

The Hurricanes are coming off a 5-3 win over Dallas and look to build on their 6-2 record
in their last 8 games after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game. Carolina is the pick (+135) according to Dunkel, which has the Hurricanes favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Carolina (+135). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18
Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST

Game 1-2: Ottawa at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 11,798; New Jersey 12.439
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-170); 5
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-170); Under

Game 3-4: Carolina at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 12.274; Florida 11.741
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Florida (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (+135); Over

Game 5-6: Toronto at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 12.126; Buffalo 11.450
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-175); 6
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+165); Under

Game 7-8: Tampa Bay at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 10.144; St. Louis 11.033
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-170); Under

Game 9-10: Boston at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 11.725; Chicago 12.153
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-175); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-175); Under

Game 11-12: Washington at Vancouver
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 12.418; Vancouver 12.820
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-120); 6
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-120); Under

 

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WUNDERDOG NHL

Game: Ottawa at New Jersey (7:05 PM Eastern)
Pick: 3 units on Game Total OVER 5 -120 (risk 3 to win 2.5)
The Devils have been winning on the road, and one reason is that they have shown consistent offense. They are not only generating an above average three goals per game in their 14 on the road, they have not been held under two goals by any team yet this season, so that pretty much gives us an automatic 2+ on the road team here. The Senators offense has also been big-time, having produced 24 in their last seven on home ice, putting them at 3.4 per contest. That sets up a favorable position in this one to topple a low total posted here, so I'm going with the OVER in this one.

Game: Boston at Chicago (8:35 PM Eastern)
Pick: 3 units on Game Total UNDER 5.5 -150 (risk 3 to win 2)
The Bruins have not been the same explosive team that they were a year ago, and it is showing up in the totals for their games. Their offense has been poor in spots, especially on the road, and they have now gone UNDER the total in 17 of their last 27 games. The Blackhawks are really getting premier goaltending, playing solid defense, and no one is scoring on this team right now. Chicago has allowed just four goals in their last five games, 18 in their last 11 home games, and 11 of their last 13 played on home ice have gone UNDER the total. The Bruins have played UNDER as a road dog of +151 to +200 to an 11-2-2 mark in their last 15, while the Blackhawks are 17-4 to the UNDER in their last 21 as favorite. I'll play this one to stay UNDER the total.

Game: Washington at Vancouver (10:05 PM Eastern)
Pick: 3 units on Washington +100 (moneyline) (risk 3 to win 3)
The Capitals have played extremely well this season. They have had winless streaks of four, three and three games, but otherwise have been hard to beat, coming out on the right side of 21 of their other 24 games! They are not on a winless streak right now, so it’s hard to play against them in this spot. The Canucks have been pretty much a .500 team since the first week of November, and dropped their last one at home. The Caps have taken their last four on the road against a team with a home winning percentage of over .600, and are also now 61-30 after a win. As a small to mid-sized favorite up to -150, the Canucks have just one win in their last five. I’m going with Washington in this one.

 

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DENVER MONEY

NHL Friday 12/18

Ottawa @ New Jersey:
2* New Jersey -175

Tampa Bay @ St. Louis:
2* UNDER 5.5 -140

Carolina @ Flordia:
1* OVER 5.5 -110

2* Parlay: Buffalo -175 / New Jersey -175

Leans:
Florida -125
Boston/Chicago UNDER 5.5 -150

 

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POWERPLAYWINS

Golden State Warriors(-3) Over Washington Wizards

 

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CTO

*MINNESOTA over Sacramento (NBA)...Dynamics a lot different than meeting six nights ago at Arco Arena, when Minnesota (off supreme effort
the evening before in spread-covering effort vs. HC Kurt Rambis’ former employer Lakers) lost by 20. Doubt T-wolves similarly spent for quick
rematch, and Minnesota a more competitive outfit since F Kevin Love returned to lineup to provide frontline complement to Al Jefferson. Sacto
often overachieving for new HC Paul Westphal, but Kings still just 1-9 SU on road thru Dec. 14.
*MINNESOTA 111 - Sacramento 100 RATING - 10

*MEMPHIS over Indiana (NBA)...Pieces falling into place for Memphis, as Grizzlies have won 4 of last 5 through Dec. 13. Memphis F Zach
Randolph is scoring 24 pts. & pulling down 15 rebounds a night in December, and F Rudy Gay (career-high 41 pts. Sunday vs. Miami), C Marc
Gasol (14 ppg, 10 rpg, 60% FGs) and G O.J. Mayo (shooting 51% in December) all starting to mesh. Indiana won a couple of games after star
F Granger was injured, but those were against the Nets and Wizards...Memphis will be a different situation.
*MEMPHIS 109 - Indiana 93 RATING - 10

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