SPORTS WAGERS
New Jersey +1.09 over PHILADELPHIA
The Devils are in a funk right now and in fact, have dropped five of its last seven with only two wins over that stretch coming against the Maple Leafs and they could have easily lost both those. They beat the Leafs in OT in one contest and in the other one they had the most unlikely comeback of the year thus far, down 3-1 with about four minutes to go but miraculously pulled it out. Instead of gaining momentum they went into MSG on Saturday and lost to the Rangers. The good news is that they’re not playing that bad and are keeping the opposition’s shot total way down. They outshot the Rangers 42-25 and have allowed 25 shots on net or less in seven of its last 10. Marty Brodeur has been a big part of their failures over the past couple of weeks and if he steps up his game the Devils will once again be a power. They should be ready to go here against a Flyers team that is showing signs of another struggle to go along with its lack of scoring. You’ll remember that when the Flyers were laboring they were tooth and nails to score anything. Well, the Flyers have scored just one goal in its last two games. Saturday in Minny they scored once on a rookie goaltender making his NHL debut and prior to that they were shutout in Edmonton. The Flyers have scored just 10 goals in its last six and they’ll return home from a three-game trip not in the best frame of mind. Lastly, the reports are that the Flyers had the day from hell yesterday trying to get back to Philadelphia because of the storm. Play: New Jersey +1.09 (Risking 2 units).
Edmonton +2.54 over PHOENIX
The Coyotes work damn hard and they’re about as tough to beat as anyone, especially in their own rink. However, teams like Washington and the Sharkies are favored by this much, not teams that usually grind out wins. The Coyotes are not in the easiest spot either. They return home from a four-game trip for just one game before heading out again for two more. They could definitely be flat tonight and don’t think that these Oilers aren’t dangerous because they are. The Oilers have been hit hard by the injury bug but they’ll be back making noise next year. They still have some goal scorers and they have a damn good history against these Coyotes. They played them twice this season and lost 5-4 in OT and beat them 4-0. Last season they beat them three out of four. So, if nothing else the Oilers have confidence playing the Coyotes but more than that is this outrageous tag on Phoenix, a team that does not blow out clubs and usually wins by a single goal. The Oilers will be right there this whole game with a chance to win and that’s all anyone can ask when taking back a tag like this. Huge overlay. Play: Edmonton +2.54 (Risking 2 units).
St. Louis +1.46 over COLORADO
The Blue Notes are in every game they play these days and based on that they have to be considered a decent play. They’ve dropped two in a row but they lost to Chicago and San Jose, arguably the two best teams in the West and maybe even in the league. They were right there in both of them, losing to Chicago 2-1 and to San Jose 4-2 but the Sharks scored with under five minutes to go. Prior to those two games the Blue Notes had won eight of 13 and four of the five losses were by a single goal. Meanwhile, the Av’s have two wins in its last six and they came against the Oilers and the Jackets in the game that got Hitchcock axed. They have a few significant injuries and while they’re still playing hard and they’re still tough to beat, they’re not winning as frequently as they were earlier and they’re also much more beatable than they were earlier. Of course the Blue Notes can win this one. Play: St. Louis +1.46 (Risking 2 units).
New Jersey +1.09 over PHILADELPHIA
The Devils are in a funk right now and in fact, have dropped five of its last seven with only two wins over that stretch coming against the Maple Leafs and they could have easily lost both those. They beat the Leafs in OT in one contest and in the other one they had the most unlikely comeback of the year thus far, down 3-1 with about four minutes to go but miraculously pulled it out. Instead of gaining momentum they went into MSG on Saturday and lost to the Rangers. The good news is that they’re not playing that bad and are keeping the opposition’s shot total way down. They outshot the Rangers 42-25 and have allowed 25 shots on net or less in seven of its last 10. Marty Brodeur has been a big part of their failures over the past couple of weeks and if he steps up his game the Devils will once again be a power. They should be ready to go here against a Flyers team that is showing signs of another struggle to go along with its lack of scoring. You’ll remember that when the Flyers were laboring they were tooth and nails to score anything. Well, the Flyers have scored just one goal in its last two games. Saturday in Minny they scored once on a rookie goaltender making his NHL debut and prior to that they were shutout in Edmonton. The Flyers have scored just 10 goals in its last six and they’ll return home from a three-game trip not in the best frame of mind. Lastly, the reports are that the Flyers had the day from hell yesterday trying to get back to Philadelphia because of the storm. Play: New Jersey +1.09 (Risking 2 units).
Edmonton +2.54 over PHOENIX
The Coyotes work damn hard and they’re about as tough to beat as anyone, especially in their own rink. However, teams like Washington and the Sharkies are favored by this much, not teams that usually grind out wins. The Coyotes are not in the easiest spot either. They return home from a four-game trip for just one game before heading out again for two more. They could definitely be flat tonight and don’t think that these Oilers aren’t dangerous because they are. The Oilers have been hit hard by the injury bug but they’ll be back making noise next year. They still have some goal scorers and they have a damn good history against these Coyotes. They played them twice this season and lost 5-4 in OT and beat them 4-0. Last season they beat them three out of four. So, if nothing else the Oilers have confidence playing the Coyotes but more than that is this outrageous tag on Phoenix, a team that does not blow out clubs and usually wins by a single goal. The Oilers will be right there this whole game with a chance to win and that’s all anyone can ask when taking back a tag like this. Huge overlay. Play: Edmonton +2.54 (Risking 2 units).
St. Louis +1.46 over COLORADO
The Blue Notes are in every game they play these days and based on that they have to be considered a decent play. They’ve dropped two in a row but they lost to Chicago and San Jose, arguably the two best teams in the West and maybe even in the league. They were right there in both of them, losing to Chicago 2-1 and to San Jose 4-2 but the Sharks scored with under five minutes to go. Prior to those two games the Blue Notes had won eight of 13 and four of the five losses were by a single goal. Meanwhile, the Av’s have two wins in its last six and they came against the Oilers and the Jackets in the game that got Hitchcock axed. They have a few significant injuries and while they’re still playing hard and they’re still tough to beat, they’re not winning as frequently as they were earlier and they’re also much more beatable than they were earlier. Of course the Blue Notes can win this one. Play: St. Louis +1.46 (Risking 2 units).
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NEW MEXICO STATE
A case of two teams heading in opposite directions tonight.
New Mexico State has been rolling since their 78-72 win at Pepperdine back on December 18th.
They have won 10 of their last 12 SU and ATS with the only losses to Nevada at home and at San Jose State by 9.
In this great run they have deliver knockout blows everywhere to everyone such as Utah State 55-52 as a 7 point home dog, Fresno by 11 as a 2 point favorite and San Jose State by 12 as a 7 1/2 point chalk.
They are playing their best basketball of the year right now.
In compiling their 18-4 record this year Louisiana Tech's schedule fell perfectly in place but sometimes you can do it with mirrors.
The only wins you could maybe call "signature" wins of those 18 wins away from home are what, the Houston Cougars of TCU?
Those are the only non conference wins they have of significance.
I don't think you can call Texas-Pan American one, or La Monroe or Centenary.
Other than that, they lost at New Mexico and at Arizona.
Now after starting a perfect 4-0 ATS in conference play they are now on the other side failing to cover 5 in a row.
Furthermore, they lost at San Jose State by 11 as a 6 1/2 point favorite, struggled to beat Hawaii before coming home to getting rocked by this same New Mexico State team 91-77 as a 10 point favorite.
They rebounded to get revenge against San Jose State at home 71-64 failing to cover the 11 and now get the quick rematch versus the Aggies.
When you are known as a defensive team like Tech is and you allow a team to light you up for 91 points on your home floor, to me it's a match up problem.
And I will gladly grab some value with a New Mexico State team I feel is just the better team all the way around.
Aggies make it 2 in a row over Louisiana Tech tonight.
15 dimer - New Mexico State
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NEW MEXICO STATE
A case of two teams heading in opposite directions tonight.
New Mexico State has been rolling since their 78-72 win at Pepperdine back on December 18th.
They have won 10 of their last 12 SU and ATS with the only losses to Nevada at home and at San Jose State by 9.
In this great run they have deliver knockout blows everywhere to everyone such as Utah State 55-52 as a 7 point home dog, Fresno by 11 as a 2 point favorite and San Jose State by 12 as a 7 1/2 point chalk.
They are playing their best basketball of the year right now.
In compiling their 18-4 record this year Louisiana Tech's schedule fell perfectly in place but sometimes you can do it with mirrors.
The only wins you could maybe call "signature" wins of those 18 wins away from home are what, the Houston Cougars of TCU?
Those are the only non conference wins they have of significance.
I don't think you can call Texas-Pan American one, or La Monroe or Centenary.
Other than that, they lost at New Mexico and at Arizona.
Now after starting a perfect 4-0 ATS in conference play they are now on the other side failing to cover 5 in a row.
Furthermore, they lost at San Jose State by 11 as a 6 1/2 point favorite, struggled to beat Hawaii before coming home to getting rocked by this same New Mexico State team 91-77 as a 10 point favorite.
They rebounded to get revenge against San Jose State at home 71-64 failing to cover the 11 and now get the quick rematch versus the Aggies.
When you are known as a defensive team like Tech is and you allow a team to light you up for 91 points on your home floor, to me it's a match up problem.
And I will gladly grab some value with a New Mexico State team I feel is just the better team all the way around.
Aggies make it 2 in a row over Louisiana Tech tonight.
15 dimer - New Mexico State
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SPORTS WAGERS
GOLDEN STATE +4/+1.54 over Dallas
The Mav’s are on the brink of a major overhaul and every player is feeling the pressure. Mark Cuban has openly stated he’s not about to sit around and watch and Cuban is a guy who speaks before he thinks. He’s a great guy to play for when things are going good and he’s a great guy away from the court but he’s as volatile as any owner and then some and when he’s on one of his tirades the tension he creates is too much. Besides that the Mav’s have never reacted well under pressure. This team has choked every single time in a big playoff game and while this isn’t close to that, the pressure is mounting every day on the Mav’s. Meanwhile, the Warriors put no pressure on themselves because they’re expected to lose. However, they play loose and they have fun and in no way are they pushovers, especially in their own house. The Warriors are 15-7 against the spread in its last 22 games and they almost always beat these Mav’s when the game is on the Warriors home floor. Play: Golden State +1.54 (Risking 1 unit) Play: Golden State +4 (Risking 1.03 units to win 1).
GOLDEN STATE +4/+1.54 over Dallas
The Mav’s are on the brink of a major overhaul and every player is feeling the pressure. Mark Cuban has openly stated he’s not about to sit around and watch and Cuban is a guy who speaks before he thinks. He’s a great guy to play for when things are going good and he’s a great guy away from the court but he’s as volatile as any owner and then some and when he’s on one of his tirades the tension he creates is too much. Besides that the Mav’s have never reacted well under pressure. This team has choked every single time in a big playoff game and while this isn’t close to that, the pressure is mounting every day on the Mav’s. Meanwhile, the Warriors put no pressure on themselves because they’re expected to lose. However, they play loose and they have fun and in no way are they pushovers, especially in their own house. The Warriors are 15-7 against the spread in its last 22 games and they almost always beat these Mav’s when the game is on the Warriors home floor. Play: Golden State +1.54 (Risking 1 unit) Play: Golden State +4 (Risking 1.03 units to win 1).
wunderdog
Game: Niagara at Rider (7:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: Rider +1.5 (-110)
Niagara has had a few good seasons in the MAAC, but they are short of what those teams accomplished this season, but the reputation lives on. Niagara picked up a lot of soft wins early, but the reality is setting in as conference play has been the order of the day. Niagara is just 3-6 straight-up over their last nine games. The Broncos are riding a streak that shows them winning three of their last four, and won on the road at Niagara earlier on. The Purple Eagles are just 2-8 ATS off an ATS win, while the Broncos riding high as a home dog of 6.5 or less with a 10-4 ATS mark. I'll go with Rider in this one.
Game: Niagara at Rider (7:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: Rider +1.5 (-110)
Niagara has had a few good seasons in the MAAC, but they are short of what those teams accomplished this season, but the reputation lives on. Niagara picked up a lot of soft wins early, but the reality is setting in as conference play has been the order of the day. Niagara is just 3-6 straight-up over their last nine games. The Broncos are riding a streak that shows them winning three of their last four, and won on the road at Niagara earlier on. The Purple Eagles are just 2-8 ATS off an ATS win, while the Broncos riding high as a home dog of 6.5 or less with a 10-4 ATS mark. I'll go with Rider in this one.
