EM Sports
Off a 4-2 Sunday, going 3-1 in big plays (1.5+ unit), incl. a 2-unit play on NY Jets. Big plays went 9-1 over the weekend. That said, it's all about the long-run. I will update the record later this evening. For today:
1.5 unit: Minn Vikings +7
1 unit: Miami Heat -7
1.5 unit: Elon +35
1 unit: St Francis +13
1 unit: St Johns -9
Off a 4-2 Sunday, going 3-1 in big plays (1.5+ unit), incl. a 2-unit play on NY Jets. Big plays went 9-1 over the weekend. That said, it's all about the long-run. I will update the record later this evening. For today:
1.5 unit: Minn Vikings +7
1 unit: Miami Heat -7
1.5 unit: Elon +35
1 unit: St Francis +13
1 unit: St Johns -9
mti-
4-mia under 91
3-Star Minnesota at LA Clippers UNDER 211.5 - The Timberwolves are playing the sixth game of a six-game road trip and they lost each of the first five. This is a great opportunity to avoid the O-fer trip. They have gone over the total in their last three -- in Phoenix, Portland and Denver. They were a big dog in each game and they fell behind by double-digits in each game. The Timberwolves don't need to be desperate here. They can beat the Clippers with defense and rebounding in a half-court game. If this one stays close, it should go under this number.
The Clips have also gone over three straight. In their last game, they beat the Bulls 100-99, outshooting Chicago 50.7% to 47.6%. It was their second straight win in which they shot better than 50% from the field. It has jacked up this number and we'll take the line value with the UNDER. LA is 0-11 OU at home with at least one day of rest after a road win in which they shot at least 50% from the field, staying under by an average of 16.0 ppg. Also, LA is 0-6 OU (-13.4 ppg) at home when the OU line is at least nine points higher than it was last game. Finally, the Clippers are 0-4 OU (-10.8 ppg) at home after a win on the road in which Eric Gordon was NOT the Clippers' high scorer. These two are 0-4 OU their last four in LA, staying under by an average of 19.4 ppg. The OU lines in those four games were: 193.5, 202, 195 and 192 and all four stayed under by double-digits. Here we're getting a much bigger number to go under. We'll take it. MTi's FORECAST: LA CLIPPERS 102 Minnesota 97
4-mia under 91
3-Star Minnesota at LA Clippers UNDER 211.5 - The Timberwolves are playing the sixth game of a six-game road trip and they lost each of the first five. This is a great opportunity to avoid the O-fer trip. They have gone over the total in their last three -- in Phoenix, Portland and Denver. They were a big dog in each game and they fell behind by double-digits in each game. The Timberwolves don't need to be desperate here. They can beat the Clippers with defense and rebounding in a half-court game. If this one stays close, it should go under this number.
The Clips have also gone over three straight. In their last game, they beat the Bulls 100-99, outshooting Chicago 50.7% to 47.6%. It was their second straight win in which they shot better than 50% from the field. It has jacked up this number and we'll take the line value with the UNDER. LA is 0-11 OU at home with at least one day of rest after a road win in which they shot at least 50% from the field, staying under by an average of 16.0 ppg. Also, LA is 0-6 OU (-13.4 ppg) at home when the OU line is at least nine points higher than it was last game. Finally, the Clippers are 0-4 OU (-10.8 ppg) at home after a win on the road in which Eric Gordon was NOT the Clippers' high scorer. These two are 0-4 OU their last four in LA, staying under by an average of 19.4 ppg. The OU lines in those four games were: 193.5, 202, 195 and 192 and all four stayed under by double-digits. Here we're getting a much bigger number to go under. We'll take it. MTi's FORECAST: LA CLIPPERS 102 Minnesota 97
THE DUKE SPORTS
Chicago (-7) for 2 Units
Because of the inclement weather, field conditions should slow the bodies down to make this a physical battle with two pretty good physical defenses. Minnesota's offense may be in a state of flux with QB questions, RB Peterson's ankle, and key injuries along the offensive line however, defensively they remain solid. The Bears will have to bang Matt Forte and Chester Taylor between tackles to help Cutler settle in. We believe they can create a wearing down effect on the Vikings' defense over the course of this game. The Vikings' offense could very well go with Favre (upgraded to questionable) who, of course has cold weather playing experience. However, the Bears' aggressive front line, including Peppers, won't make it easy on Favre, who hasn't practiced all week. The Bears can clinch the NFC North with a win and should come out firing after getting embarrassed last week. Chicago is 8-1 ATS as an above .500 team vs a division opponent off a double-digit SU loss. The Vikings have not played the dog role well at 0-7 ATS and they're just 2-5 ATS following a SU loss of more than 14 points. Bears the call.
Chicago (-7) for 2 Units
Because of the inclement weather, field conditions should slow the bodies down to make this a physical battle with two pretty good physical defenses. Minnesota's offense may be in a state of flux with QB questions, RB Peterson's ankle, and key injuries along the offensive line however, defensively they remain solid. The Bears will have to bang Matt Forte and Chester Taylor between tackles to help Cutler settle in. We believe they can create a wearing down effect on the Vikings' defense over the course of this game. The Vikings' offense could very well go with Favre (upgraded to questionable) who, of course has cold weather playing experience. However, the Bears' aggressive front line, including Peppers, won't make it easy on Favre, who hasn't practiced all week. The Bears can clinch the NFC North with a win and should come out firing after getting embarrassed last week. Chicago is 8-1 ATS as an above .500 team vs a division opponent off a double-digit SU loss. The Vikings have not played the dog role well at 0-7 ATS and they're just 2-5 ATS following a SU loss of more than 14 points. Bears the call.
