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(NBA)Nets +8.5 @ Clippers (3:35 PM EST)
Now, you may think I'm crazy for putting money down on the 3-36 Nets, but I assure you they will keep tonight's game a close one. New Jersey will come at the Clippers with a balanced scoring attack and will jump start to an early lead. These two squads will play it pretty close throughout, with Chris Kaman doing most of the scoring for the Clips. The Nets will backslide a bit towards the end like they always do and lose the game, but they'll keep it within 8. Take the Nets plus the points.
(NBA)Nets +8.5 @ Clippers (3:35 PM EST)
Now, you may think I'm crazy for putting money down on the 3-36 Nets, but I assure you they will keep tonight's game a close one. New Jersey will come at the Clippers with a balanced scoring attack and will jump start to an early lead. These two squads will play it pretty close throughout, with Chris Kaman doing most of the scoring for the Clips. The Nets will backslide a bit towards the end like they always do and lose the game, but they'll keep it within 8. Take the Nets plus the points.
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On Monday the Free NCABB play is on Kansas State. Game 732 at 9:05 eastern on ESPN. The Wildcats will be ultra competitive here at home tonight. They are undefeated at home this year and are winning by an average 22 points per game. When they play winning teams this year they are 8-1 straight up and against the spread. After allowing 80 or more points in their previous game they have won 11 of 14 times that past 3 seasons. Last year these two teams split the series and Kansas State had a nice win in Texas. The Longhorns are the #1 ranked team and are playing with a bulls eye on their back in every game. They narrowly escaped Texas A@M on Saturday, a game which they won in overtime after never having the lead in regulation. Texas has lost 3 of the last 4 times the total has been posted at 160 to 170 and are just 10-9 in the second half the past few years vs teams who average 77 or more points per game. In a game where the line is basically a pick. Take the Kansas State Wildcats. On Monday I have a Huge NBA card featuring the First half Goy out of a 100% system that wins by double digits plus another big double system power side. In College action I have a big Triple Angle 17-1 Dominator. This is a big card and will net big results.Most games go in night action. For the Bonus Play take Kansas State. BOL GC
On Monday the Free NCABB play is on Kansas State. Game 732 at 9:05 eastern on ESPN. The Wildcats will be ultra competitive here at home tonight. They are undefeated at home this year and are winning by an average 22 points per game. When they play winning teams this year they are 8-1 straight up and against the spread. After allowing 80 or more points in their previous game they have won 11 of 14 times that past 3 seasons. Last year these two teams split the series and Kansas State had a nice win in Texas. The Longhorns are the #1 ranked team and are playing with a bulls eye on their back in every game. They narrowly escaped Texas A@M on Saturday, a game which they won in overtime after never having the lead in regulation. Texas has lost 3 of the last 4 times the total has been posted at 160 to 170 and are just 10-9 in the second half the past few years vs teams who average 77 or more points per game. In a game where the line is basically a pick. Take the Kansas State Wildcats. On Monday I have a Huge NBA card featuring the First half Goy out of a 100% system that wins by double digits plus another big double system power side. In College action I have a big Triple Angle 17-1 Dominator. This is a big card and will net big results.Most games go in night action. For the Bonus Play take Kansas State. BOL GC
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All games include OT unless stated otherwise
NY ISLANDERS +1.27 over New Jersey (REG) Pinnacle
The Islanders are playing their hearts out every shift of every game and they’re also playing its best hockey of the season. They’re winning important games right now and they’re also beating some very good teams in the process. The Isles have won three straight and five of six and that includes a flawless 6-0 win over Detroit and a 3-2 OT win against the Sabres. The Islanders have scored five or more in three of its last six and scored at least three times in all six games. The Islanders could very well be playoff bound and now sit in eighth place but they’re just four points behind the Bruins for fifth. This team is soaring with confidence and can’t wait to get back on the ice for this matinee affair against the rival Devils in what should be in front of a full and rambunctious house. The Devils have cooled off, which is no big deal, as they sit a comfortable 15 points ahead of the final playoff team. They’ll pick it up again but this isn’t the best spot for them. You see, this is the Devils fourth straight on the road after games in New York, Phoenix and Colorado, three different time zones and this will be the fourth in six days. In fact, it could be considered it fifth game in a week because they finished off that postponed game with Tampa Bay after they played the Rangers and flew out to play Phoenix the very next day. That’s tough indeed. Besides that, they’ve lost three of four and have not looked sharp at all. Its only victory over that stretch was a 1-0 win against the Rangers in which they allowed 51 shots on net. This being an afternoon game can in no way whatsoever benefit the exhausted Devils and frankly, they’re very likely in for a tough, tough afternoon. Play: N.Y. Islanders +1.24 (Risking 2 units).
Toronto +1.68 over NASHVILLE (REG) Pinnacle
The price is great and so is the situation. After the dreaded three-game trip to Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton, the Preds return home for one lousy game and then head out again for a four-game trip. It’s difficult enough coming home and being sharp and you can double that when the players know they’ll be headed out again for a nine-day excursion. It’s also very good news that the Preds won all three of those games in Western Canada and not many teams will ever make that claim in the same year. The Preds will have no sense of urgency whatsoever while the Leafs almost always play with a sense of urgency. The Leafs are a dangerous team with a tag like this on them because if they get good goaltending they’re usually in a position to win. Anyway, this is all about playing against the Preds in a difficult spot with a very nice take-back. Play: Toronto +1.70 (Risking 2 units).
St. Louis +1.03 over COLUMBUS (REG) Pinnacle
Just sign up for this one right away and ask no questions. The Blue Notes are on a serious roll at the moment with four straight wins and each win is more impressive than the last. This team is gaining steam with each passing period and confidence is soaring. Over that stretch of four wins, the Blue Notes has outscored the opposition by a count of 13-5. Over its last three games they’ve allowed two goals against and that includes a 4-1 win over these same Jackets in St. Louis six days ago. The Jackets laying juice is about as appealing as watching a Vern Troyner sex-tape. They can’t score, they can’t defend, they lose way more often than they win and since that 4-1 loss to the Blues last week, they’re 0-2 with back-to-back losses to the Blackhawks. The Jackets are a team in trouble and Ken Hitchcock is about to be let go anytime now. After a troubling first half under Andy Murray, the Blues are having fun again and they’re just so pumped up to get out there and play. You can see it in their body language and in their effort. Play: St. Louis +1.02 (Risking 2 units).
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NY ISLANDERS +1.27 over New Jersey (REG) Pinnacle
The Islanders are playing their hearts out every shift of every game and they’re also playing its best hockey of the season. They’re winning important games right now and they’re also beating some very good teams in the process. The Isles have won three straight and five of six and that includes a flawless 6-0 win over Detroit and a 3-2 OT win against the Sabres. The Islanders have scored five or more in three of its last six and scored at least three times in all six games. The Islanders could very well be playoff bound and now sit in eighth place but they’re just four points behind the Bruins for fifth. This team is soaring with confidence and can’t wait to get back on the ice for this matinee affair against the rival Devils in what should be in front of a full and rambunctious house. The Devils have cooled off, which is no big deal, as they sit a comfortable 15 points ahead of the final playoff team. They’ll pick it up again but this isn’t the best spot for them. You see, this is the Devils fourth straight on the road after games in New York, Phoenix and Colorado, three different time zones and this will be the fourth in six days. In fact, it could be considered it fifth game in a week because they finished off that postponed game with Tampa Bay after they played the Rangers and flew out to play Phoenix the very next day. That’s tough indeed. Besides that, they’ve lost three of four and have not looked sharp at all. Its only victory over that stretch was a 1-0 win against the Rangers in which they allowed 51 shots on net. This being an afternoon game can in no way whatsoever benefit the exhausted Devils and frankly, they’re very likely in for a tough, tough afternoon. Play: N.Y. Islanders +1.24 (Risking 2 units).
Toronto +1.68 over NASHVILLE (REG) Pinnacle
The price is great and so is the situation. After the dreaded three-game trip to Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton, the Preds return home for one lousy game and then head out again for a four-game trip. It’s difficult enough coming home and being sharp and you can double that when the players know they’ll be headed out again for a nine-day excursion. It’s also very good news that the Preds won all three of those games in Western Canada and not many teams will ever make that claim in the same year. The Preds will have no sense of urgency whatsoever while the Leafs almost always play with a sense of urgency. The Leafs are a dangerous team with a tag like this on them because if they get good goaltending they’re usually in a position to win. Anyway, this is all about playing against the Preds in a difficult spot with a very nice take-back. Play: Toronto +1.70 (Risking 2 units).
St. Louis +1.03 over COLUMBUS (REG) Pinnacle
Just sign up for this one right away and ask no questions. The Blue Notes are on a serious roll at the moment with four straight wins and each win is more impressive than the last. This team is gaining steam with each passing period and confidence is soaring. Over that stretch of four wins, the Blue Notes has outscored the opposition by a count of 13-5. Over its last three games they’ve allowed two goals against and that includes a 4-1 win over these same Jackets in St. Louis six days ago. The Jackets laying juice is about as appealing as watching a Vern Troyner sex-tape. They can’t score, they can’t defend, they lose way more often than they win and since that 4-1 loss to the Blues last week, they’re 0-2 with back-to-back losses to the Blackhawks. The Jackets are a team in trouble and Ken Hitchcock is about to be let go anytime now. After a troubling first half under Andy Murray, the Blues are having fun again and they’re just so pumped up to get out there and play. You can see it in their body language and in their effort. Play: St. Louis +1.02 (Risking 2 units).
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Milwaukee +6½ over HOUSTON (3:00 PM EST)Pinnacle
There’s no doubt that since Michael Redds’ injury the Bucks are playing a whole lot better. Come to think of it they were playing good at the start of the year when he was out then too. It hasn’t shown up in the win column on the road but the Bucks are still 4-4 over its last eight games. That includes a four-point loss in Phoenix and a win in Golden State. They’re showing a trend of a bad game followed by a good one and they’re going off a bad one in Utah in which they lost 112-95. What’s interesting about the Bucks is that they attempt more FG’s per game than any team in the NBA and that alone makes them a dangerous pooch, especially against the defenseless Rockets. In the last five games, the Rockets have given up 118, 96, 102, 114 and 115 points. They virtually have nobody to protect the rim. The Rockets have lost five of seven games and they weren't all that impressive in the two home wins. They trailed the Knicks by 19 in the first half, and needed three overtimes to subdue the dreadful T-Wolves. The Rockets are a team in trouble and taking back any points against them appears to be the prudent move. Play: Milwaukee +6½ (Risking 2.1 units to win 2).
Sacramento +6½ over CHARLOTTE (2:00 PM EST) Pinnacle
Very often the best time to jump off a team is when its stock is high because you usually get an inflated line and that’s precisely the situation here. The Bobcats are flying high right now with seven wins in eight games and that includes four in a row. They’re coming off two very nice wins against San Antonio and Phoenix in which they blew out both teams. They also have recent wins over both Miami and Cleveland, the latter on the road and now they’re an enticing 6½-point favorite over one of the league’s worst road squads. Sac has three wins in 18 road games while the Cats are 16-4 at home. Looks easy, doesn’t it? Not so fast my friends. You see, the Cats have been at home for about nine days and four games. They have the Heat up next and this is such a vulnerable spot in that the Cats are going too good and could definitely get caught being too complacent. Sacramento is a very talented group that comes to play every game and they’ll very likely come to play here as well. Furthermore, the Cats have been favored by this much just once all year, at home over the Bulls and failed to cover as a 6½-point favorite. Again, this is a vulnerable spot for them so don’t be surprised to seem them lose outright. Play: Sacramento +6½ (Risking 2.1 units to win 2).
MEMPHIS –2 over Phoenix Pinnacle
I’m not really sure why but the Grizz are being shown no love from either the public or the books. All this team does is go out and win games and in fact, no team has been hotter than this host over the past couple of months. Remember, the Grizz started the year 1-8 and are now 21-18, which means they’ve gone 20-10 since then. The Grizzlies are 11-3 over its last 14 games and have won seven in a row at home. They’re feeling it big time. Meanwhile, the Suns are headed in the opposite direction. Here’s a team that started 14-2 and are now 24-17, which means they’ve gone 10-15 since that sizzling start. The Suns do not travel well and in fact, has dropped nine of its last 10 away from home. This is a Suns team that plays no defense whatsoever, they’re going bad, they’re still way overrated and frankly, this is a cheap lay on the hot team vs the cold one. Play: Memphis –2 (Risking 2.14 units to win 2).
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Milwaukee +6½ over HOUSTON (3:00 PM EST)Pinnacle
There’s no doubt that since Michael Redds’ injury the Bucks are playing a whole lot better. Come to think of it they were playing good at the start of the year when he was out then too. It hasn’t shown up in the win column on the road but the Bucks are still 4-4 over its last eight games. That includes a four-point loss in Phoenix and a win in Golden State. They’re showing a trend of a bad game followed by a good one and they’re going off a bad one in Utah in which they lost 112-95. What’s interesting about the Bucks is that they attempt more FG’s per game than any team in the NBA and that alone makes them a dangerous pooch, especially against the defenseless Rockets. In the last five games, the Rockets have given up 118, 96, 102, 114 and 115 points. They virtually have nobody to protect the rim. The Rockets have lost five of seven games and they weren't all that impressive in the two home wins. They trailed the Knicks by 19 in the first half, and needed three overtimes to subdue the dreadful T-Wolves. The Rockets are a team in trouble and taking back any points against them appears to be the prudent move. Play: Milwaukee +6½ (Risking 2.1 units to win 2).
Sacramento +6½ over CHARLOTTE (2:00 PM EST) Pinnacle
Very often the best time to jump off a team is when its stock is high because you usually get an inflated line and that’s precisely the situation here. The Bobcats are flying high right now with seven wins in eight games and that includes four in a row. They’re coming off two very nice wins against San Antonio and Phoenix in which they blew out both teams. They also have recent wins over both Miami and Cleveland, the latter on the road and now they’re an enticing 6½-point favorite over one of the league’s worst road squads. Sac has three wins in 18 road games while the Cats are 16-4 at home. Looks easy, doesn’t it? Not so fast my friends. You see, the Cats have been at home for about nine days and four games. They have the Heat up next and this is such a vulnerable spot in that the Cats are going too good and could definitely get caught being too complacent. Sacramento is a very talented group that comes to play every game and they’ll very likely come to play here as well. Furthermore, the Cats have been favored by this much just once all year, at home over the Bulls and failed to cover as a 6½-point favorite. Again, this is a vulnerable spot for them so don’t be surprised to seem them lose outright. Play: Sacramento +6½ (Risking 2.1 units to win 2).
MEMPHIS –2 over Phoenix Pinnacle
I’m not really sure why but the Grizz are being shown no love from either the public or the books. All this team does is go out and win games and in fact, no team has been hotter than this host over the past couple of months. Remember, the Grizz started the year 1-8 and are now 21-18, which means they’ve gone 20-10 since then. The Grizzlies are 11-3 over its last 14 games and have won seven in a row at home. They’re feeling it big time. Meanwhile, the Suns are headed in the opposite direction. Here’s a team that started 14-2 and are now 24-17, which means they’ve gone 10-15 since that sizzling start. The Suns do not travel well and in fact, has dropped nine of its last 10 away from home. This is a Suns team that plays no defense whatsoever, they’re going bad, they’re still way overrated and frankly, this is a cheap lay on the hot team vs the cold one. Play: Memphis –2 (Risking 2.14 units to win 2).
HUNTER PRICE
FROM MAUI EXPERTS
NOW 44-21 IN NBA
PREMIUM PLAY
Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers
Take: Total 197½ ov-110
-=TOP PLAY=-
-4 Unit Selection-
The last time these 2 teams met was back at the conclusion of the NBA Finals with the Lakers taking home the title. This time around I look for max effort from both sides. That being said, I believe this will turn into a shootout more so than a defensive effort. Reason being is that the Magic are going to be hard pressed to try and assert their position as a title contender this year and to do such a thing they are going to have to run and gun. The Lakers on the other hand will like an opportunity to show the league that they are still the top dog. That being said they do have mental lapses frequently which could lead to giving up plenty of points to the Magic in the first half. This philosophy is supported by the fact the over is 7-3 in Lakers last 10 games as a favorite. Let’s just sit back enjoy a great game and look for both teams to break the century mark with ease.
FROM MAUI EXPERTS
NOW 44-21 IN NBA
PREMIUM PLAY
Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers
Take: Total 197½ ov-110
-=TOP PLAY=-
-4 Unit Selection-
The last time these 2 teams met was back at the conclusion of the NBA Finals with the Lakers taking home the title. This time around I look for max effort from both sides. That being said, I believe this will turn into a shootout more so than a defensive effort. Reason being is that the Magic are going to be hard pressed to try and assert their position as a title contender this year and to do such a thing they are going to have to run and gun. The Lakers on the other hand will like an opportunity to show the league that they are still the top dog. That being said they do have mental lapses frequently which could lead to giving up plenty of points to the Magic in the first half. This philosophy is supported by the fact the over is 7-3 in Lakers last 10 games as a favorite. Let’s just sit back enjoy a great game and look for both teams to break the century mark with ease.
