Randle The Handle
Florida +1.33 over NY ISLANDERS (REG) Pinnacle
The Islanders have scored two goals or less in five of its last six game. The Islanders are also the only team to lose to Philadelphia in the last month or so and they didn’t just lose, they were shredded, 6-2. The beat the Bruins on Saturday but it was not the team that beat Boston it was the goaltending of Dwayne Roloson. The Islanders were badly outplayed again. In fact, the Islanders have been held to 27 shots on net or less in seven of its last 10 games and have now dropped three of its last four. The Panthers are coming off a weekend in which they took three out of a possible four points on the road in New Jersey and Pittsburgh. They’re playing good again and because nobody gives a rat’s ass what they do, they’re considered to be a weak team when in fact they’re not. Once again the Panthers offer up some decent value against an improved Islander team but one that is much more appealing in the role of the underdog. Play: Florida +1.33 (Risking 2 units).
Phoenix +1.66 over DETROIT (REG) Pinnacle
Win, lose or draw this is without doubt one of the biggest overlays of the month and thus, it’s a must bet. For one, the Coyotes are among the hottest teams in the league and secondly, Ilya Bryzgalov is the leading candidate for the Vezina trophy. The guy has been lights out all year and those two things alone make the Coyotes very appealing at this price. The Coyotes have picked up 13 of a possible 14 points over its last seven games. Included in there are wins over San Jose and Calgary and an OT loss in Los Angeles. Phoenix is tough to play against because of its strong two-way game and outstanding goaltending. The Red Wings have proven that they casn be beat this year a lot easier than years gone by. They’re definitely playing a better and they’re still one of the league’s elite but they’re no longer dominant and they’ve really struggled offensively. The Coyotes have a significant edge in net too. Big overlay. Play: Phoenix +1.66 (Risking 2 units).
Ottawa +1.14 over TORONTO Pinnacle
The Leafs stock is a little too high right now after beating the Caps on Saturday night, 6-3. Don’t be too swayed by that, as the Caps were playing on fumes and blew a 2-0 first period lead. Washington is also suffering from poor goaltending and that, too, helped the Leafs come back. Playing against the disciplined Senators will be a whole different story. Ottawa will play about as fundamentally sound as anyone and that’s a style the Leafs do not like. Toronto has a huge propensity for falling behind and should that come to pass here the Leafs will have a difficult time coming back. Besides, the Senators are playing well again after a bit of a funk. They’ve won three of four and its only loss over that stretch was to the Habs in which they outshot Montreal 46-27. The Leafs have had trouble all year against tough, defensive minded teams like the Sens, and against Ottawa this season the Leafs are 0-2 with just three goals scored. Play: Ottawa +1.14 (Risking 2 units).
BOSTON -½ +1.13 over Philadelphia (REG) Pinnacle
The Bruins are hot and feeling it while the Flyers are in a deep funk and no end is in sight. Nothing is going right for Philly. They have serious goaltending issues and to make it worse they’re tooth and nails to score even a single goal. Throw out that recent 6-2 win over the Islanders and Philly has scored just four goals in six games. They’ve been shutout in three of its last seven games and they’ve scored more than once just two times over its last seven. It simply does not get much worse and thus, it’s hard to imagine this one turning out any other way. Play: Boston -½ +1.13 (Risking 2 units).
Florida +1.33 over NY ISLANDERS (REG) Pinnacle
The Islanders have scored two goals or less in five of its last six game. The Islanders are also the only team to lose to Philadelphia in the last month or so and they didn’t just lose, they were shredded, 6-2. The beat the Bruins on Saturday but it was not the team that beat Boston it was the goaltending of Dwayne Roloson. The Islanders were badly outplayed again. In fact, the Islanders have been held to 27 shots on net or less in seven of its last 10 games and have now dropped three of its last four. The Panthers are coming off a weekend in which they took three out of a possible four points on the road in New Jersey and Pittsburgh. They’re playing good again and because nobody gives a rat’s ass what they do, they’re considered to be a weak team when in fact they’re not. Once again the Panthers offer up some decent value against an improved Islander team but one that is much more appealing in the role of the underdog. Play: Florida +1.33 (Risking 2 units).
Phoenix +1.66 over DETROIT (REG) Pinnacle
Win, lose or draw this is without doubt one of the biggest overlays of the month and thus, it’s a must bet. For one, the Coyotes are among the hottest teams in the league and secondly, Ilya Bryzgalov is the leading candidate for the Vezina trophy. The guy has been lights out all year and those two things alone make the Coyotes very appealing at this price. The Coyotes have picked up 13 of a possible 14 points over its last seven games. Included in there are wins over San Jose and Calgary and an OT loss in Los Angeles. Phoenix is tough to play against because of its strong two-way game and outstanding goaltending. The Red Wings have proven that they casn be beat this year a lot easier than years gone by. They’re definitely playing a better and they’re still one of the league’s elite but they’re no longer dominant and they’ve really struggled offensively. The Coyotes have a significant edge in net too. Big overlay. Play: Phoenix +1.66 (Risking 2 units).
Ottawa +1.14 over TORONTO Pinnacle
The Leafs stock is a little too high right now after beating the Caps on Saturday night, 6-3. Don’t be too swayed by that, as the Caps were playing on fumes and blew a 2-0 first period lead. Washington is also suffering from poor goaltending and that, too, helped the Leafs come back. Playing against the disciplined Senators will be a whole different story. Ottawa will play about as fundamentally sound as anyone and that’s a style the Leafs do not like. Toronto has a huge propensity for falling behind and should that come to pass here the Leafs will have a difficult time coming back. Besides, the Senators are playing well again after a bit of a funk. They’ve won three of four and its only loss over that stretch was to the Habs in which they outshot Montreal 46-27. The Leafs have had trouble all year against tough, defensive minded teams like the Sens, and against Ottawa this season the Leafs are 0-2 with just three goals scored. Play: Ottawa +1.14 (Risking 2 units).
BOSTON -½ +1.13 over Philadelphia (REG) Pinnacle
The Bruins are hot and feeling it while the Flyers are in a deep funk and no end is in sight. Nothing is going right for Philly. They have serious goaltending issues and to make it worse they’re tooth and nails to score even a single goal. Throw out that recent 6-2 win over the Islanders and Philly has scored just four goals in six games. They’ve been shutout in three of its last seven games and they’ve scored more than once just two times over its last seven. It simply does not get much worse and thus, it’s hard to imagine this one turning out any other way. Play: Boston -½ +1.13 (Risking 2 units).
Dave Malinsky
Top of the Ticket – Side
Boston Celtics (-7.5) over MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
4* #505 BOSTON over MEMPHIS
The Memphis Grizzlies have put a nice little run together, getting upsets over Dallas, Cleveland and Miami over the past 10 days to earn some market respect. But at the same time the markets are raising their power rating, they will also start drawing more respect from the opposition as well, and that can mean some excellent opportunities to fade those market adjustments, particularly with a savvy team like the Celtics as the foil. Forewarned is forearmed, and there is no chance of Boston taking the Grizzlies lightly for this one. The mental focus for Boston is the key, because the physical layout is about as ideal as we will find for this kind of game all season. The Celtics will be playing for only the 4th time in 10 days, and have nothing on deck expect non-descript home affairs vs. Philadelphia on Friday and Minnesota on Sunday. There is nothing standing in the way of their full effort tonight, and with Rajon Rondo the only player that even got to a full 30 minutes in Saturday?s 106-80 rout at Chicago, there are fresh legs galore and a hungry attitude, now that they perceive Memphis to truly bring them a challenge. The Grizzlies can have some moments with their athleticism, of course, but when it comes down to basketball execution these teams are miles apart. We get to lay a short number on the road in a matchup that brings us the #1 Defense vs. #28 on our best set of ratings, and the precision of the Boston offense can break this host down for easy shots throughout the course of the evening. That takes Memphis out of the preferred running game off of the defensive glass, and over the course of the evening we will see frustrations set it for a team that falls down hard when they lose, with 11 of their 13 defeats by more than this pointspread.
Top of the Ticket – Side
Boston Celtics (-7.5) over MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
4* #505 BOSTON over MEMPHIS
The Memphis Grizzlies have put a nice little run together, getting upsets over Dallas, Cleveland and Miami over the past 10 days to earn some market respect. But at the same time the markets are raising their power rating, they will also start drawing more respect from the opposition as well, and that can mean some excellent opportunities to fade those market adjustments, particularly with a savvy team like the Celtics as the foil. Forewarned is forearmed, and there is no chance of Boston taking the Grizzlies lightly for this one. The mental focus for Boston is the key, because the physical layout is about as ideal as we will find for this kind of game all season. The Celtics will be playing for only the 4th time in 10 days, and have nothing on deck expect non-descript home affairs vs. Philadelphia on Friday and Minnesota on Sunday. There is nothing standing in the way of their full effort tonight, and with Rajon Rondo the only player that even got to a full 30 minutes in Saturday?s 106-80 rout at Chicago, there are fresh legs galore and a hungry attitude, now that they perceive Memphis to truly bring them a challenge. The Grizzlies can have some moments with their athleticism, of course, but when it comes down to basketball execution these teams are miles apart. We get to lay a short number on the road in a matchup that brings us the #1 Defense vs. #28 on our best set of ratings, and the precision of the Boston offense can break this host down for easy shots throughout the course of the evening. That takes Memphis out of the preferred running game off of the defensive glass, and over the course of the evening we will see frustrations set it for a team that falls down hard when they lose, with 11 of their 13 defeats by more than this pointspread.
Jim Feist's 15* NBA Blowout - Monday
12/14 05:35 PM PT / 8:35 PM ET
NBA (507) NEW ORLEANS HORNETS at (508) DALLAS MAVERICKS
Take: (508) DALLAS MAVERICKS (15* NBA Blowoout)
Reason: December Game of the Month (Mavericks) : The Maverick's Josh Howard has been hampered by a bad ankle much of the young season. Howard returned to face the Suns last Tuesday but was forced to miss the club's last game against Charlotte, a 98-97 OT win. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Hornets (10-12 SU, 9-13 ATS) are coming off a loss at home to New York, 113-96. Like Howard, New Orleans star Chris Paul has been bothered by a bad ankle. Coach Jeff Bower has been limiting his practice so he will be ready for games. "He was kind of limited today and we'll take the same approach tomorrow (Sunday)," Bower said. "We'll try to give him as much rest as we can." The strain of the games might wear on Paul during second halves, as evidenced by his 4-of-14 shooting performance from the field in the loss to the Knicks. One interesting stat in this matchup is that Dallas is 5-0 ATS the last five times they have been favored over the Hornets at home by 8 to 9 1/2 points. Take Dallas here on Monday as our December Game of the Month.
12/14 05:35 PM PT / 8:35 PM ET
NBA (507) NEW ORLEANS HORNETS at (508) DALLAS MAVERICKS
Take: (508) DALLAS MAVERICKS (15* NBA Blowoout)
Reason: December Game of the Month (Mavericks) : The Maverick's Josh Howard has been hampered by a bad ankle much of the young season. Howard returned to face the Suns last Tuesday but was forced to miss the club's last game against Charlotte, a 98-97 OT win. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Hornets (10-12 SU, 9-13 ATS) are coming off a loss at home to New York, 113-96. Like Howard, New Orleans star Chris Paul has been bothered by a bad ankle. Coach Jeff Bower has been limiting his practice so he will be ready for games. "He was kind of limited today and we'll take the same approach tomorrow (Sunday)," Bower said. "We'll try to give him as much rest as we can." The strain of the games might wear on Paul during second halves, as evidenced by his 4-of-14 shooting performance from the field in the loss to the Knicks. One interesting stat in this matchup is that Dallas is 5-0 ATS the last five times they have been favored over the Hornets at home by 8 to 9 1/2 points. Take Dallas here on Monday as our December Game of the Month.
Monday Night NBA system play GC
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oints and 90<=opoints and 19951030<=date
SU: 33-2 (11.8)
ATS: 25-10-0 (5.0) avg line: -6.8
O/U: 23-12-0 (3.4) avg total: 209.8
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final
Team: 30.1 26.5 28.1 27.4 112.5
Opp: 25.8 24.6 25.8 24.1 100.7
On Monday the NBA play is on the Philly 76ers. Game 504 at 7:05 eastern. Philly looks to break their long losing streak tonight and they qualify in this solid system that plays on Home favorites with 1 or more days rest if the total is 200 or more, they are off a home game where they are a dog of 4 or less and scored 90 or ore and tonight's opponent was a road dog of +5 or more and also scored 90 or more. This scoring system is 33-2-straight up and 25-10 ats for home teams and wins by an average 112-100 score. The Sixers played well on Friday and just fell short against Houston. Tonight they take on a Golden.St team that has struggled on the road.In Late phone action,Monday night football has been real solid this year and we are on a 21-7 NFL run. Tonight its another big cutting edge system play. Jump on and cash out as we go for an 8th straight winning week. On Sunday we cashed the big 5 star on Washington. Also on Monday night Ill be in studio at 88.9 Wsia.fm at 7:45 eastern going right up until game time, doing the weekly sports radio show with Bandbox host Anthony Pierno and will have another nice Bonus Play. For the NBA play take Philadelphia tonight. BOL GC
p:site=home and site=home and op:site=away and 1<=t:rest and 0<p:line<=4 and line<0 and op:line>=5 and total>=200 and 90<=p
oints and 90<=opoints and 19951030<=date SU: 33-2 (11.8)
ATS: 25-10-0 (5.0) avg line: -6.8
O/U: 23-12-0 (3.4) avg total: 209.8
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final
Team: 30.1 26.5 28.1 27.4 112.5
Opp: 25.8 24.6 25.8 24.1 100.7
On Monday the NBA play is on the Philly 76ers. Game 504 at 7:05 eastern. Philly looks to break their long losing streak tonight and they qualify in this solid system that plays on Home favorites with 1 or more days rest if the total is 200 or more, they are off a home game where they are a dog of 4 or less and scored 90 or ore and tonight's opponent was a road dog of +5 or more and also scored 90 or more. This scoring system is 33-2-straight up and 25-10 ats for home teams and wins by an average 112-100 score. The Sixers played well on Friday and just fell short against Houston. Tonight they take on a Golden.St team that has struggled on the road.In Late phone action,Monday night football has been real solid this year and we are on a 21-7 NFL run. Tonight its another big cutting edge system play. Jump on and cash out as we go for an 8th straight winning week. On Sunday we cashed the big 5 star on Washington. Also on Monday night Ill be in studio at 88.9 Wsia.fm at 7:45 eastern going right up until game time, doing the weekly sports radio show with Bandbox host Anthony Pierno and will have another nice Bonus Play. For the NBA play take Philadelphia tonight. BOL GC
SPORTS WAGERS
Florida +1.33 over NY ISLANDERS
The Islanders have scored two goals or less in five of its last six game. The Islanders are also the only team to lose to Philadelphia in the last month or so and they didn’t just lose, they were shredded, 6-2. The beat the Bruins on Saturday but it was not the team that beat Boston it was the goaltending of Dwayne Roloson. The Islanders were badly outplayed again. In fact, the Islanders have been held to 27 shots on net or less in seven of its last 10 games and have now dropped three of its last four. The Panthers are coming off a weekend in which they took three out of a possible four points on the road in New Jersey and Pittsburgh. They’re playing good again and because nobody gives a rat’s ass what they do, they’re considered to be a weak team when in fact they’re not. Once again the Panthers offer up some decent value against an improved Islander team but one that is much more appealing in the role of the underdog. Play: Florida +1.33 (Risking 2 units).
Phoenix +1.66 over DETROIT
Win, lose or draw this is without doubt one of the biggest overlays of the month and thus, it’s a must bet. For one, the Coyotes are among the hottest teams in the league and secondly, Ilya Bryzgalov is the leading candidate for the Vezina trophy. The guy has been lights out all year and those two things alone make the Coyotes very appealing at this price. The Coyotes have picked up 13 of a possible 14 points over its last seven games. Included in there are wins over San Jose and Calgary and an OT loss in Los Angeles. Phoenix is tough to play against because of its strong two-way game and outstanding goaltending. The Red Wings have proven that they casn be beat this year a lot easier than years gone by. They’re definitely playing a better and they’re still one of the league’s elite but they’re no longer dominant and they’ve really struggled offensively. The Coyotes have a significant edge in net too. Big overlay. Play: Phoenix +1.66 (Risking 2 units).
Ottawa +1.14 over TORONTO
The Leafs stock is a little too high right now after beating the Caps on Saturday night, 6-3. Don’t be too swayed by that, as the Caps were playing on fumes and blew a 2-0 first period lead. Washington is also suffering from poor goaltending and that, too, helped the Leafs come back. Playing against the disciplined Senators will be a whole different story. Ottawa will play about as fundamentally sound as anyone and that’s a style the Leafs do not like. Toronto has a huge propensity for falling behind and should that come to pass here the Leafs will have a difficult time coming back. Besides, the Senators are playing well again after a bit of a funk. They’ve won three of four and its only loss over that stretch was to the Habs in which they outshot Montreal 46-27. The Leafs have had trouble all year against tough, defensive minded teams like the Sens, and against Ottawa this season the Leafs are 0-2 with just three goals scored. Play: Ottawa +1.14 (Risking 2 units).
BOSTON -½ +1.13 over Philadelphia
The Bruins are hot and feeling it while the Flyers are in a deep funk and no end is in sight. Nothing is going right for Philly. They have serious goaltending issues and to make it worse they’re tooth and nails to score even a single goal. Throw out that recent 6-2 win over the Islanders and Philly has scored just four goals in six games. They’ve been shutout in three of its last seven games and they’ve scored more than once just two times over its last seven. It simply does not get much worse and thus, it’s hard to imagine this one turning out any other way. Play: Boston -½ +1.13 (Risking 2 units).
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PREZ MNF GAME OF THE MONTH
(133) ARIZONA at (134) SAN FRANCISCO 8:35 PM
Pick: CARDINALS -3 (-110)
As long as Kurt Warner is healthy, and his team doesn't have to travel three time zones for a road affair, the Cards are a difficult team to beat. And playing against an average 49ers team that will be home dogs on Monday night is a solid investment. Playing against NFL home dogs that average 18-23 points per game against an offense that averages 23-27 points per game has cashed at a 29-8 (78%) clip over the last five NFL campaigns. And - playing on road favorites that are coming off a win as a dog by 10 points or more - all the while revenging an earlier season loss -- is just as solid - cashing at a 29-8 clip over the last 10 NFL campaigns.
The number won't find any more value that it currently offers, with Arizona being a field goal favorite in San Fran next Monday night. Get your play in now before the juice climbs.
9* Play on Arizona
(133) ARIZONA at (134) SAN FRANCISCO 8:35 PM
Pick: CARDINALS -3 (-110)
As long as Kurt Warner is healthy, and his team doesn't have to travel three time zones for a road affair, the Cards are a difficult team to beat. And playing against an average 49ers team that will be home dogs on Monday night is a solid investment. Playing against NFL home dogs that average 18-23 points per game against an offense that averages 23-27 points per game has cashed at a 29-8 (78%) clip over the last five NFL campaigns. And - playing on road favorites that are coming off a win as a dog by 10 points or more - all the while revenging an earlier season loss -- is just as solid - cashing at a 29-8 clip over the last 10 NFL campaigns.
The number won't find any more value that it currently offers, with Arizona being a field goal favorite in San Fran next Monday night. Get your play in now before the juice climbs.
9* Play on Arizona
SPORTS WAGERS
SAN FRANCISCO +3½ over Arizona
The Cardinals look to be the stronger play here and one could not be faulted for laying the 3½-points. However, The Cardinals may be a little too high after that big win in prime time last week against the Vikes. Anyone that watched that game had to be impressed with the Cardinals and anyone that bet against the Cardinals would have a tough time pulling the trigger against them here. Not only was the Cards offense running like a well-oiled machine, its defense was outstanding in holding Adrian Peterson to near nothing and making Brett Favre look like a 40-year old QB. Now the Cards are on the verge of another division championship and if it doesn’t happen here it’ll inevitably happen later. The 49ers always play the Cards tough and they have the defense to do it again. Alex Smith went off for a big game last week despite losing and with Smith going good and with a defense that can smash, give the 49ers a good shot to pull the upset. Also consider the Monday night home-dog angle, an angle that has ruined bettors over the years that lay the points. No doubt the Cards are superior but if the superior team won every game we’d all be rich and this one has pooch written all over it. Seldom is playing the home dog on Monday night a bad wager and the 49ers will be absolutely jacked up to prevent the Cards from a celebration in their house. I’m going to pass but if I had to, I’d take the points because I absolutely refuse to lay 3½-road points on Monday night, especially after that giant win by the Cards. Play: San Francisco +3½
SAN FRANCISCO +3½ over Arizona
The Cardinals look to be the stronger play here and one could not be faulted for laying the 3½-points. However, The Cardinals may be a little too high after that big win in prime time last week against the Vikes. Anyone that watched that game had to be impressed with the Cardinals and anyone that bet against the Cardinals would have a tough time pulling the trigger against them here. Not only was the Cards offense running like a well-oiled machine, its defense was outstanding in holding Adrian Peterson to near nothing and making Brett Favre look like a 40-year old QB. Now the Cards are on the verge of another division championship and if it doesn’t happen here it’ll inevitably happen later. The 49ers always play the Cards tough and they have the defense to do it again. Alex Smith went off for a big game last week despite losing and with Smith going good and with a defense that can smash, give the 49ers a good shot to pull the upset. Also consider the Monday night home-dog angle, an angle that has ruined bettors over the years that lay the points. No doubt the Cards are superior but if the superior team won every game we’d all be rich and this one has pooch written all over it. Seldom is playing the home dog on Monday night a bad wager and the 49ers will be absolutely jacked up to prevent the Cards from a celebration in their house. I’m going to pass but if I had to, I’d take the points because I absolutely refuse to lay 3½-road points on Monday night, especially after that giant win by the Cards. Play: San Francisco +3½
PowerPlayWins
NBA
Orlando Magic (-12.5) Over Indiana Pacers
Philadelphia 76ers (-4.5) Over Golden State Warriors
Boston Celtics (-7.5) Over Memphis Grizzlies
Utah Jazz (-13) Over Minnesota Timberwolves
Washington Wizards (+1) Over Los Angeles Clippers
NFL
Arizona Cardinals (-3.5) Over San Francisco 49ers
NCAAB
GEORGIA TECH (-16) Over CHATTANOOGA
HOUSTON (-14) Over TROY
NEW ORLEANS (-2.5) Over FLORIDA ATLANTIC
NBA
Orlando Magic (-12.5) Over Indiana Pacers
Philadelphia 76ers (-4.5) Over Golden State Warriors
Boston Celtics (-7.5) Over Memphis Grizzlies
Utah Jazz (-13) Over Minnesota Timberwolves
Washington Wizards (+1) Over Los Angeles Clippers
NFL
Arizona Cardinals (-3.5) Over San Francisco 49ers
NCAAB
GEORGIA TECH (-16) Over CHATTANOOGA
HOUSTON (-14) Over TROY
NEW ORLEANS (-2.5) Over FLORIDA ATLANTIC
Handicapper: Wunderdog Sports
Sport: NHL Hockey
Game: Florida Panthers @ New York Islanders - Monday December 14, 2009 7:05 pm
Pick: 5 units MONEYLINE: Florida Panthers +120
The Islanders reclaimed their season after opening with just a shootout win to show for their first 10 games. They rebounded nicely, but it wasn't going to last. They have just two wins, and a pair of shootout wins to show for their last 11 games and in the process, they have found the net just 23 times, barely over two per game. The Panthers haven't played well of late either, but have held their ground on the road at .500 for the season. The big difference here is that they have dominated this poor Islanders team. The Panthers have won eight of the last 10 played between these clubs. With the Islanders just 28-62 in their last 90 games, I'm going with the Panthers here.
Sport: NHL Hockey
Game: Florida Panthers @ New York Islanders - Monday December 14, 2009 7:05 pm
Pick: 5 units MONEYLINE: Florida Panthers +120
The Islanders reclaimed their season after opening with just a shootout win to show for their first 10 games. They rebounded nicely, but it wasn't going to last. They have just two wins, and a pair of shootout wins to show for their last 11 games and in the process, they have found the net just 23 times, barely over two per game. The Panthers haven't played well of late either, but have held their ground on the road at .500 for the season. The big difference here is that they have dominated this poor Islanders team. The Panthers have won eight of the last 10 played between these clubs. With the Islanders just 28-62 in their last 90 games, I'm going with the Panthers here.
