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Pick 'n' Roll: Today's best NBA bets

New Orleans Hornets at Philadelphia 76ers (-3.5, 198)

So which is more disgusting: the Sixers’ season record or Allen Iverson’s All-Star vote count?

The Answer’s second tour in Philly has been a modest one (14.6 ppg, 4.4 apg) but coach Eddie Jordan can’t say enough good things about Iverson and league fans can’t stop voting for him to start for the Eastern Conference in the All-Star Game.

If the All-Star Game happened today, the East would send out Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Dwight Howard, Kevin Garnett and Iverson. To borrow a line from Sesame Street – one of these things is not like the others.

Iverson says his sore knee might keep him from playing in the mid-season classic. He’s missed Saturday’s game at Detroit and Philly isn’t sure when he’ll be ready to return.

The real All-Star at work in this contest will be Chris Paul. The point guard has been the driving force behind the Hornets five-game win streak (4-1 against the spread).

Pick: Hornets


Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls (N/A)

If you’re hungry for trends, Monday night’s Detroit-Chicago matchup features a big ol' trend sandwich.

The Pistons have lost 12 in a row SU and are 1-11 ATS in that span, blowing the spread by double figures in five of the last seven. The Bulls have won five of their last eight SU, not exactly a hot streak, but they are 7-1 ATS during that stretch.

The Bulls have won five straight over the Pistons and are 8-2 SU in the last 10 meetings, with Chicago going 9-0-1 ATS in that run. Detroit hasn’t won in Chicago since 2006.

With numbers like that, the line is sure to be tilted in Chicago’s favor, but how much? Remember that Tayshaun Prince, Ben Gordon and Rodney Stuckey are expected back for the Pistons in this one.

Gordon, who scored the NBA’s 10 millionth point Saturday night, might have to score 10 million all by himself to make up for a team that hasn’t broken 100 points in a month.

''It’s like we don’t have any rhythm,’’ Gordon told NBA.com. ''Guys are not getting shots where they are supposed to get them.’’

The line and total are currently off the board awaiting injury updates, but there may not be a number big enough to fire on the Pistons.

Pick: Chicago

 

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Ice picks: Today's best NHL bets

Colorado Avalanche at Calgary Flames (-165, 5.5)

When the Flames acquired Jay Bouwmeester last offseason, many predicted Calgary would send three defensemen to Olympics to play on Team Canada.

Bouwmeester and new teammate Robyn Regehr had already represented their country in the 2006 Olympics and Dion Phaneuf seemed like a lock to make the 2010 team back in August.

So when Steve Yzerman, Team Canada’s executive director, didn’t call any of the trio’s names at the selection press conference on Dec. 30, many people were shocked.

Not surprisingly, Calgary’s blueliners have been playing fantastic over the past two weeks. The Flames are killing penalties at a 91 percent clip and are 6-2 since Dec. 28.

Pick: Under


Nashville Predators at Vancouver Canucks (-175, 5.5)

The Canucks used to be known for little offense and a lot of defense but that hasn’t been the case lately. Vancouver is 7-1-1 and has outscored its opponents 36-15 since Dec. 22.

The offensive outburst has surprised many Vancouver backers because head coach Alian Vigneault has long been considered a defensive-minded bench boss.

“He's coaching the same way,” No. 1 center Henrik Sedin, who has 34 points in his last 19 games, told the Vancouver Sun. “When he took over, I think we were offensively challenged and we didn't have too many guys who were able to put up points.

“He knew, and I think we all knew, that we needed to win 2-1 and 1-0. That's how he built the team and the system and now we're playing exactly the same way. We just have more guys who can score.”

The Canucks are always tough to beat at GM Place (18-7) and Nashville is not sending a healthy squad to the Pacific Northwest.

Pick: Vancouver

 

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Game of the day: Villanova Wildcats at Louisville Cardinals

Villanova Wildcats at Louisville Cardinals (-2, 156)

A pair of Big East unbeatens clash in Monday night's feature game when Rick Pitino's Louisville Cardinals host No. 6 Villanova Wildcats.

The 14-1 Wildcats are riding a five-game winning streak and are coming off a narrow 78-76 win over Marquette. The Cardinals escaped an upset against St. John's on Saturday. Down 32-28 at the half, Louisville used a late 12-1 run in the second half to come away with the 75-68 victory.

Fast Cats

Villanova ranks 10th in the nation in points scored at 84.3 ppg and it’s no secret the Cats will go at Louisville with an up-tempo attack.

The Cardinals faced a similar high-paced offense against Providence, where they won 92-70, but Nova's talent is on a different level. Senior guard Scottie Reynolds leads the attack averaging 17.7 points per game and he's aided by a strong supporting cast of guards that all played a key role in last year's Final Four appearance.

It starts with 2009 Big East Sixth Man of the Year Corey Fisher and the other Corey, Corey Stokes, who hit four key three pointers against Marquette.

"They are very difficult to play against, I think they have nine guards.'' Pitino joked.

The X-Factor for Nova is Reggie Redding who was suspended earlier this year for a drug related incident. Redding was reinstated after Nova's setback to Temple. The senior guard has been a force on the boards and plays an important role on the defensive end. Antonio Pena, the lone forward that starts on the team, has been decent averaging 12 ppg and 8.1 rpg.

Louisville should be prepared for a focused team Monday night. The Wildcats blew a 20-point lead and nearly lost to Marquette in their last game.

Balanced Birds

The Cardinals are led by sophomore forward Samardo Samuels and senior guard Edgar Sosa, but they will bring their own balanced attack against Villanova. Several times this season role players have stepped up when opposing defenses double teamed Samuels and Sosa.

St. John's held the two stars under double digits, but Jared Swopshire, Jerry Smith, and Preston Knowles came up big scoring 15, 16, and 12 respectively. Louisville's rotation goes 11 deep, which should help them when the team begins a tough five game in-conference stretch.
“That's the way it's going to be,” Sosa said. “This team is not like last year where you had Earl (Clark) or T-Will (Terrence Williams) leading us in scoring every night.”

Trends

Out of all the Top 25 teams, Villanova has been one of the best cover teams going 10-4 ATS. The Cats were on pace to cover their fifth straight game until they gave up that big lead against Marquette.

Louisville is 5-6 ATS this season. The Cards have been a great option in Big East play, going 42-13-2 ATS in their last 57 in-conference games.

Both sides have been good over bets this season going a combined 17-7 on totals, however the last four games in this series have gone under the total.

 

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Cavs - 6 - 5 - units
Cavs/Warriors 214 over - 3 units

Yesterday they went 3-1 for 9 units

Cavs -5 - 5 units
Over 190 - 4 units
Arizona -1 - 1 unit
New England - 3 - 1 unit

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Soccer Record: 83-58-14 (58.8%)
NHL: 53-32 (62.3%)


Today's Top Plays are: Soccer


Algeria -1, African Nations Cup at 8:45am EST
Ivory Coast -1.5, African Nations Cup at 11am EST
Manchester City -1, English Premier League at 3pm EST


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SPORTS ADVISORS

NBA

Atlanta (23-13, 24-12 ATS) at Boston (25-9, 15-19 ATS)

The Hawks and Celtics hook up for the second time in four days, with the scene shifting from Atlanta to Boston’s TD Banknorth Garden.

Atlanta knocked off the Celtics 93-85 as a 3½-point home favorite on Friday, but followed that with an ugly showing in Orlando on Saturday, losing 113-81 as a 3½-point road underdog. The Hawks have followed a six-game winning streak by losing seven of their last 11 (5-6 ATS), including 2-5 (3-4 ATS) on the road.

Point guard Rajon Rondo delivered a triple-double (23 points, 13 assists, 10 rebounds) as Boston bounced back from Friday’s defeat in Atlanta with a 114-107 victory in Toronto on Sunday, cashing as a 1½-point favorite as it ended a three game road trip. The Celtics, who played seven of their last eight games on the road, have won three in a row and six of seven at home. All-Star forward Kevin Garnett has missed the last five games with a knee injury and is doubtful for this game.

The Hawks have topped Boston twice this season, including a 97-86 road upset as a nine-point underdog back on Nov. 13. Prior to that, the Celtics had won five in a row in this rivalry (3-2 ATS). The host has cashed in 10 of the last 13 series battles, with Boston going 5-2 ATS in the past seven meetings at Banknorth Garden.

Atlanta is on ATS runs of 9-2 against Atlantic Division foes, 4-1-2 on Monday and 5-1 when playing after one day of rest. The Celtics have cashed in five of their last seven versus winning teams, but they’re in pointspread slumps of 3-7 at home, 1-4 when playing on back-to-back days and 0-5 on Monday.

The under is on streaks of 9-4 for the Hawks on the road, 8-2 for the Hawks on Monday, 10-3 for the Celtics against the Southeast Division, 23-9-1 for the Celtics on Monday and 19-9 for the Celtics when playing the second night of a back-to-back. Finally, 10 of the last 14 Hawks-Celtics battles in Boston have stayed low.

ATS ADVANTAGE: ATLANTA and UNDER


Miami (18-16, 17-17 ATS) at Denver (20-17, 21-16 ATS)

The Heat continue their five-game Western Conference road swing with their one and only visit this season to EnergySolutions Arena for a clash with the Jazz.

Miami began its trip with Friday’s 109-105 upset victory at Phoenix as a six-point underdog, then followed up with Sunday’s 94-84 loss at the Clippers as a one-point pup. The Heat are just 2-5 SU and ATS in their last seven games (1-3 SU and ATS) on the road. The SU winner has covered in 31 of Miami’s last 34 games, including the last 14 in a row.

Utah blew out the Mavericks 111-93 as a 5½-point home underdog on Saturday, cashing for the third game in a row. The Jazz are just 6-8 in their last 14 contests, but 8-6 ATS, and they’ve lost three of their last four home games both SU and ATS dating back to Dec. 14.

Miami has won four in a row and 11 of the last 12 in this rivalry, cashing in each of the last 10 contests. That includes the Heat’s 80-70 win in South Beach as a one-point home chalk on Dec. 23. Miami is 5-1 SU and 6-0 ATS in its last six trips to Salt Lake City, including last year’s 93-89 win as a four-point underdog. The Heat have been a ‘dog in six of the last seven meetings with the Jazz.

Miami is 2-6 ATS in its last eight games against Western Conference foes and 4-10 ATS in its last 14 on Monday. Utah is on ATS tears of 9-3 at home, 21-8 on Monday, 9-4 against winning teams and 7-2 versus the Eastern Conference, but it has failed to cover in 19 of its last 28 against Southeast Division squads.

The Heat are on “under” rolls of 8-2 overall, 5-0 on the road and 5-0 against the Western Conference, but the over is 38-17-1 in their last 56 games against Northwest Division teams. Also, Utah has stayed low in four of its last five when playing on one day of rest. However, the over is on a 9-4 run in this rivalry (though last month’s meeting in Miami stayed low).

ATS ADVANTAGE: MIAMI


COLLEGE BASKETBALL

(6) Villanova (14-1, 10-4 ATS) at Louisville (12-4, 5-6 ATS)

The Wildcats put a five-game winning streak on the line when they visit Freedom Hall for a Big East battle with Louisville.

Villanova raced out to a 31-19 halftime lead against Marquette on Saturday but barely held off the Warriors 78-76, failing to cover as a nine-point home favorite, ending a 4-0 ATS run. The Wildcats are averaging 88.8 points per game on 53 percent shooting and giving up 68.2 ppg (39 percent) during their five-game winning streak. They’ve scored more than 70 points in 13 of their 15 games.

The Cardinals are off to a 3-0 start in conference play and are coming off Saturday’s 75-68 win over St. John’s, falling short as a 13-point home chalk. Rick Pitino’s club has won six of its last seven games, with the only setback coming at third-ranked Kentucky (71-62 as a seven-point road pup). Louisville is 10-2 on its home floor, but just 3-4 ATS in lined games at Freedom Hall.

Louisville has won three straight and covered in each of the last five against Villanova. Last year, the Cardinals scored a 61-60 road win as a two-point underdog, then knocked off the Wildcats 69-55 as a 4½-point favorite in the Big East tournament en route to the league tourney title.

Villanova is on ATS runs of 4-1 overall, 4-0 on Monday and 8-3 after a SU win. The Cardinals are 42-13-2 ATS In their last 57 Big East games and 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 on Monday, but they’ve failed to cover in five of their last seven following a victory.

The Wildcats are on “over” surges of 8-1 overall, 4-1 on the road, 5-2 in league play and 7-1 after a SU win. Additionally, Louisville is on “over” upticks of 8-2 overall, 5-1 at home and 4-0 after a non-cover. However, the under has cashed in the last four meetings between these schools.

ATS ADVANTAGE: LOUISVILLE


Oklahoma State (13-2, 6-2-1 ATS) at Oklahoma (9-6, 4-8 ATS)

Oklahoma tries to rebound from Saturday’s ugly loss at Baylor when it welcomes the red-hot Cowboys to the Lloyd Noble Center.

Oklahoma State has won seven of its last eight games, going 4-1 ATS in lined competition, and it kicked off the Big 12 season with Saturday’s dominating 81-52 rout of 22nd-ranked Texas Tech, easily covering as a seven-point home favorite. The Cowboys have now scored 77 points or more nine times and at least 65 points in all but two games.

The Sooners got walloped 91-60 at Baylor on Saturday, never coming close to covering as a seven-point underdog. Oklahoma has dropped three of its last four and is 0-4 ATS in its last four lined contests, surrendering 91, 83, 89 and 79 points in those games. For the season, the Sooners are yielding 72.7 ppg on 44.4 percent shooting, compared with Oklahoma State’s defensive averages of 61.9 ppg on 39 percent shooting.

Oklahoma State snapped a five-game losing skid to the Sooners with a 71-70 victory as a five-point underdog in last year’s Big 12 tournament. All three meetings last year were very competitive, with margins of victory of 8, 4 and 1 point, and the Cowboys covered the spread in the last two, and they’re 3-1 ATS in their last five trips to Norman, Okla. Also, the ‘dog is on a 4-1 ATS uptick in this rivalry.

Oklahoma State is on a 17-3-1 ATS roll in lined action and is on further moneymaking surges of 14-3-1 after a SU victory, 10-1 in Big 12 action, 14-3-1 against winning teams and 5-2 on Monday. On the flip side, the Sooners are in pointspread funks of 0-4 overall, 0-4 in conference play, 0-4 against winning teams and 4-9-1 on Monday.

The under is 5-2 in the last seven meetings between these teams, and OSU carries “under” streaks of 5-0 overall, 7-2 in Big 12 action, 5-2 against winning teams and 17-7 on Monday. However, the Sooners are on “over” runs of 5-0 overall, 16-6 at home and 4-0 on Monday.

ATS ADVANTAGE: OKLAHOMA STATE and UNDER

 

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DCI
Atlantic Sun Conference
LIPSCOMB 84, Belmont 80
Big 12 Conference
Oklahoma State vs. OKLAHOMA: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Big East Conference
LOUISVILLE 81, Villanova 77
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Iona 65, LOYOLA (MD.) 63
Niagara 66, SAINT PETER'S 61
Rider 70, MARIST 63
SIENA 79, Canisius 61
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
BETHUNE-COOKMAN 69, North Carolina A&T 64
Coppin State 67, HOWARD 61
FLORIDA A&M 77, Norfolk State 69
Morgan State 71, HAMPTON 64
South Carolina State 65, DELAWARE STATE 60
Ohio Valley Conference
MURRAY STATE 77, Eastern Illinois 58
Southern Conference
CHATTANOOGA 81, UNC Greensboro 68
Southwestern Athletic Conference
ALABAMA A&M 71, Mississippi Valley State 70
ALABAMA STATE 69, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 66
Grambling State vs. ALCORN STATE: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Jackson State 71, SOUTHERN 68
Western Athletic Conference
FRESNO STATE 74, San Jose State 67
IDAHO 81, New Mexico State 75
LouiSIAna Tech 81, BOISE STATE 72
UTAH STATE 75, Hawai'i 61
Non-Conference
CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE 84, Seattle 79
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE 55, Savannah State 54
COLUMBIA 66, St. Francis (N.Y.) 59
High Point 74, NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL 66
QUINNIPIAC 73, Brown 61
UMES 66, Winston-Salem State 59

 

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DCI
Season: 226-158 (.589)

Pittsburgh vs. MINNESOTA: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
CALGARY 3, Colorado 2
VANCOUVER 3, Nashville 2
San Jose vs. LOS ANGELES: TOO CLOSE TO CALL

 

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DCI
Season
Straight Up: 359-156 (.697)
ATS: 287-248 (.536)

Toronto 106, INDIANA 105
PHILADELPHIA 97, New Orleans 96
BOSTON 99, Atlanta 94
CHICAGO 97, Detroit 89
OKLAHOMA CITY 105, New York 99
DENVER 113, Minnesota 97
PHOENIX 112, Milwaukee 102
UTAH 100, Miami 94
Cleveland 111, GOLDEN STATE 102

 

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NCAAB DUNKEL


Oklahoma State at Oklahoma
The Cowboys look to take advantage of an Oklahoma team that this coming off a 91-60 loss to Baylor and is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games following an ATS loss. Oklahoma State is the pick (-1) according to Dunkel, which has the Cowboys favored by 3 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State (-1). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, JANUARY 11

Game 719-720: Villanova at Louisville
Dunkel Ratings: Villanova 71.175; Louisville 74.737
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Louisville by 3
Dunkel Pick: Louisville (-3)

Game 721-722: Oklahoma State at Oklahoma
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma State 67.487; Oklahoma 64.231
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma State by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Oklahoma State by 1
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State (-1)

Game 723-724: Hawaii at Utah State
Dunkel Ratings: Hawaii 52.786; Utah State 68.345
Dunkel Line: Utah State by 15 1/2
Vegas Line: Utah State by 18
Dunkel Pick: Hawaii (+18)

Game 725-726: Louisiana Tech at Boise State
Dunkel Ratings: Louisiana Tech 64.778; Boise State 57.670
Dunkel Line: Louisiana Tech by 7
Vegas Line: Louisiana Tech by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Louisiana Tech (-3 1/2)

Game 727-728: San Jose State at Fresno State
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose State 51.589; Fresno State 63.384
Dunkel Line: Fresno State by 12
Vegas Line: Fresno State by 7
Dunkel Pick: Fresno State (-7)

Game 729-730: New Mexico State at Idaho
Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico State 51.920; Idaho 59.025
Dunkel Line: Idaho by 7
Vegas Line: Idaho by 8
Dunkel Pick: New Mexico State (+8)

Game 731-732: NC Greensboro at Chattanooga
Dunkel Ratings: NC Greensboro 45.142; Chattanooga 46.633
Dunkel Line: Chattanooga by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Chattanooga by 8
Dunkel Pick: NC Greensboro (+8)

Game 733-734: Canisius at Siena
Dunkel Ratings: Canisius 50.008; Siena 68.269
Dunkel Line: Siena by 18 1/2
Vegas Line: Siena by 15 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Siena (-15 1/2)

Game 735-736: Iona at Loyola-MD
Dunkel Ratings: Iona 57.465; Loyola-MD 55.580
Dunkel Line: Iona by 2
Vegas Line: Iona by 1
Dunkel Pick: Iona (-1)

Game 737-738: Niagara at St. Peter's
Dunkel Ratings: Niagara 57.387; St. Peter's 50.606
Dunkel Line: Niagara by 7
Vegas Line: Niagara by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Niagara (-5 1/2)

Game 739-740: Rider at Marist
Dunkel Ratings: Rider 50.328; Marist 44.376
Dunkel Line: Rider by 6
Vegas Line: Rider by 8
Dunkel Pick: Marist (+8)

Game 741-742: Eastern Illinois at Murray State
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Illinois 47.601; Murray State 65.096
Dunkel Line: Murray State by 17 1/2
Vegas Line: Murray State by 18
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Illinois (+18)

Game 743-744: Morgan State at Hampton
Dunkel Ratings: Morgan State 54.024; Hampton 47.197
Dunkel Line: Morgan State by 7
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 745-746: AR-Pine Bluff at Alabama State
Dunkel Ratings: AR-Pine Bluff 48.072; Alabama State 43.724
Dunkel Line: AR-Pine Bluff by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

 

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NCAAB WRITE-UP

Monday, January 11

Information on Monday's college basketball games........

Louisville won last three games vs Villanova by 14-1-14 points; they're 3-0 in Big East, winning by 21-22-7 points (1-1 as home fave) despite trailing last two games at half. Cards have 54 offensive rebounds in three league games. Villanova is 3-0 in Big East, winning by 2-27-2 points-- they're 4-1 on road. Big East home favorites are 10-8 vs spread.

Oklahoma had won five in row in Bedlam Series before State beat them 71-70 (+5) in Big 12 tourney last March; Cowboys lost last five visits to Norman by 10-1-7-3-4 points. Home teams covered four of first five Big 12 conference games. State is 1-2 on road, losing at Rhode Island, Tulsa, winning by a point at Stanford.

Utah State won six of last eight games vs Hawai'i; Warriors lost last four visits to Logan by 8-11-6-20 points (1-3 vs spread). Home favorites are 5-4 vs spread in WAC games this season. Hawai'i is 0-2 on road, losing by 10 at Cal-Irvine, 14 at Fresno State- they're 0-6 vs spread as the dog this season. Aggies are 0-2 in WAC, scoring 56 ppg in two road losses.

Boise State won three of last four games vs Louisiana Tech, winning last two played here, 81-66/58-53; Tech lost four of last five visits here, but is 16-2 this year, winning last eight games (WAC wins by 6-22-6 points) Broncos are 0-3 in WAC, losing games by 3-8-3 points. Home teams are 6-5 vs spread in WAC games this season.

San Jose State won three of last four games vs Fresno State; Spartans are 1-5 in last six visits here, losing by 5-7-3-13-17 points. San Jose is 3-5 on road, 2-3 as road dog this year- they had 20 turnovers in 96-67 loss at Nevada Saturday. Bulldogs won the last three games by 23-3-14 points; they're 3-4 against the spread as a favorite.

New Mexico State won eight of last nine games vs Idaho, winning three of four visits here, but Aggies are 3-4 on road, losing games by 32-11-17-32 points- they've won at UTEP, Boise State, Pepperdine. Idaho lost four of last five games vs D-I opponents, losing two WAC games by 3-6 points. WAC home favorites are 5-4 against the spread.

NC-Greensboro was 33-54 from line in 88-78 upset win over Furman in last game, just their second win in last 11 games; Chattanooga beat them tice LY, by 9-18 points. Mocs won last four games vs D-I foes, with a win over Eastern Kentucky the best of the four. Southern Conference home favorites are 5-9 against spread in conference play.

Siena won last seven games vs Canisius, winning last three here by 22-28-18 points; Saints are 5-0 in MAAC, 4-1 vs spread, winning at home by 22-11-18 points (2-1 as home favorite). MAAC home favorites are 6-11 vs spread in conference play. Griffins are 3-2 in MAAC, winning by 15 at Marist in only road game; they're 5-2 as an underdog.

Loyola won four of last six games vs Iona; Gaels split last six visits to Baltimore. Iona is playing 4th straight road game, winning two of first three- they're 0-2 as a favorite. Loyola is 1-4 in MAAC, beating Rider by 2, losing other four games by 5-20-20-5 points. MAAC home teams are just 8-15 vs spread in conference play.

Niagara won six in row, 10 of last 12 games vs St Peter's, winning five of last six played here, with wins by 14-5-4-15-7 points. St Peter's is 1-3 in last four league games, losing by 13-11-23. Eagles are 3-2 in MAAC; they're 2-3 on road, winning at Mt St Mary/Illinois State. Underdogs are 13-10 vs spread in MAAC play, 2-4 at home.

Rider won last five games vs Marist, winning last two played here by 14-13 points; Red Foxes are 1-13 overall, 1-4 in MAAC, losing league games by 9-4-12-15 points (3-2 as MAAC dog). Broncs lost three of last four league games, losing by 22-2-20 points- they beat Marist 55-51 at home Dec 6, forcing 23 turnovers to offset their 31% shooting.

Murray State is playing third game in five nights after winning at rival Austin Peay Saturday; Racers beat Eastern Illinois twice LY, by 6-12 points. EIU is 4-1 in OVC with two wins in OT; their only league loss was by 13 at Peay. Murray State covered its last four games as an OVC fave. OVC home favorites are 8-9 against the spread this season.

 

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Andrew Bucciarelli

St.Bernadine Sports
"Mr. Hockey"


Nashville Predators (+156) at Vancouver Canucks (-170) - (2**)
The Vancouver Canucks have lost their share of first place in the Northwest Division, but they have no reason to believe they're going to fall out of the race any time soon. Vancouver (27-16-2) has two defeats in its last nine games (7-0-2). It hasn't lost in regulation since a 3-1 defeat against St. Louis on Dec. 20. Vancouver left wing Alex Burrows, meanwhile, failed in his attempt to become the first player to score three goals in three straight games, but extended his point streak to five games (seven goals, two assists) with an assist. Take this strong offense of the Canucks.
Take VANCOUVER.


San Jose Sharks (-130) at Los Angeles Kings (+120) - (1*)
As they struggle to score goals, the San Jose Sharks badly need better goalkeeping. Still, they may want to consider giving Evgeni Nabokov a break. As they struggle to score goals, the San Jose Sharks badly need better goalkeeping. Still, they may want to consider giving Evgeni Nabokov a break. San Jose lost four of its last five (1-3-1) against Los Angeles, giving up 11 goals in dropping the last two matchups. Take Los Angeles as San Jose is struggling to offense as well as defense.
Take LOS ANGELES.

Colorado Avalanche (+147) at Calgary Flames (-160) - (1*)
The Calgary Flames have moved into first place in the Northwest Division, but they have yet to pick up any points against the Colorado Avalanche. The Flames look to avoid a sixth straight loss to the Avalanche when the teams meet at Pengrowth Saddledome on Monday night. Calgary (26-14-5) moved into sole possession of first place in the Northwest following a 3-2 shootout win over Vancouver on Saturday, and improved to 8-5-1 against its own division. Take Calgary on this one guys as they will shine tonight.
Take CALGARY.

 

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NOTE:
Hats off to the Ravens.

They stepped up and got me. Great job by John Harbaugh and his staff for being ready to play.

As for the Packers-Arizona, what a football game. Would have been nice to get the 25 dime winner on Green Bay and it was there in OT with Jennings wide open but Rogers just couldn't make one more play for me.

The 25 dime play on the OVER comes in, probably one of the easiest playoff over-unders anybody will ever win.

All things considered, I absolutely love where I am at in the New Year. Seriously, absolutely love it.

To be 18-8-1 here in 2010 good for +324 dimes of net profit heading into the 11th day of the month, well let's just say I am right where I want to be.

Just looking to bang home this 20 dime basketball winner and keep the good times rolling right along.

20 DIME - VILLANOVA WILDCATS -Don't trust Louisville in this spot here.

With losses this year already to Western Carolina and Charlotte, I don't care what they have done since, it shows me this Pitino squad is very vulnerable.

Now they step up in class to face one of the best teams in the Big East in Villanova, and it's a Nova squad fully armed with the return of Reggie Redding.

With Redding back the Cats have won 5 in a row with 5 guys averaging in double digits and a bench that goes 10 deep, exactly the kind of squad to give Louisville fits.

Nova comes in at 14-1 with the only loss at rival Temple and the bottom line for me is I just love the balance of this Villanova squad.

It's no secret what the Cardinals do. They full court press you, and look for the long ball in transition. That may work against teams with inexperience at the guard spot but the guard spot is the strength of this Nova team.

As Pitino said, "They seem like they have 9 guards."

Villanova has been installed as an underdog for the first time this year and I will gladly grab the points with more experienced team and the more balanced team.

20 dime - Villanova

FREE SELECTION - OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS

 

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MREAST NCAAB MONDAY MAJOR BLOWOUT

Murray St. has been a lethal team, as they have 8 of their 13 wins by 20 points or more, and that includes 5 of their 7 played at home, where their margin has been 27.2ppg. Eastern Illinois comes in here appearing to be a competent 10-5, but their strength of schedule ranking of 310, won't have them prepared vs the Racers who could lay 100 points on this defenseless team. Panthers pretenders vs winning teams, at just 1-8 ATS in their last 9. I look for an easy Murray St. win in this one.

#741 E. ILLINOIS PANTHERS @ #742 MURRAY ST. RACERS 8PM EST

PLAY ON #742 MURRAY ST. RACERS -18 -110 FOR 3 UNITS

 

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Tom Freese Blue Line Club 10* NCAA "NO BRAINER" SIDE WINNER GOES MONDAY!

Oklahoma City is 9-2 ATS their last 11 games vs. a team with a losing record and they are 28-11 ATS their last 39 games off an ATS loss. The Thunder are 7-3 ATS their last last 10 games vs. NBA Atlantic Division teams and they are 39-19 ATS on Monday. New York is in a 72-39 ATS Play Against System that says to go against any team that shot over 50% in four or more straight games if they have a losing record and they are playing a team with a winning record.

10* "NO BRAINER" PLAY OKLAHOMA CITY