Service Plays Monday 3/7/11

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Pony picks: Monday's best horse racing bets

Monday may be a dead day around the major circuits but there's still plenty of options out there for the racing fan.

Let's kick off the new week with a longshot at the Fair Grounds and safe one at Philly Park.

Fair Grounds (8th race) Ordinary Time

With over 80 wins at the meet, jockey Anna Napravnick had first options and decided to ride the favorite Porto Bermuda in the $25,000 claiming race. But we're going with her other choice, Ordinary Time, who was overmatched in a stakes race last time out. Ordinary Time broke his maiden two races ago and comes from the hot barn of Tony Richey who has three wins and put five horses on the board in his last seven starts.

Parx (7th race) Step on Up

Step on Up may go off the top choice in this one but with nine other cheap ones by his side, he's sure to get at least 3-1. Look for Untopable to set the pace with Mistycal Light breathing down his back. Both nags should take some money and help make the stretch run a breeze for the top choice as Step On Up looks to notch his eighth career win.

 

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NHL betting trends: Who's hot and who's not

HOT TEAM: Chicago Blackhawks

It all started back on Feb. 20, in what seemed like a harmless, little 3-2 victory over the punchless Pittsburgh Penguins. Sure, it was a national television game featuring the past two Stanley Cup champions. But neither team seemed like it was headed anywhere at the time, and it looked like it would amount to nothing more than a ratings grabber.

But the Blackhawks have used the spark that the win ignited, and they’ve carried it into March. On Saturday night, they cruised past Toronto, 5-3, on Hockey Night in Canada, giving them eight consecutive wins.

They also proved they can shed the back-to-back fear that bettors often worry about. Chicago defeated Carolina, 5-2, the night before, giving the club the rare two wins and four points in less than 24 hours prize.

Before we get too carried away, it's important to keep in mind that Chicago was favored in all but one of these past eight wins. Over bettors love the offensive production from the Blackhawks too. The club has scored 20 goals in its last four games - each time resulted in a cashed ticket for those who had the over.

COLD TEAM: Florida Panthers

The signs started to show last week, when Florida was a seller instead of a buyer at the trading deadline. Another year of what could have been was officially upon them, and while the playoffs are still a possibility, it’s clear this franchise is looking ahead to next season.

It’s probably a good move. On Saturday, the Panthers lost to Atlanta, 4-3, in overtime. It was their fourth consecutive loss and six in the last seven games. As they prepared for a date with the Capitals on Sunday at home, they were 11 points out of a playoff spot.

The reason for the rut is simple. They cannot score goals with any regularity. In the first three losses on that streak, they combined for just two goals, and were shutout once. Here we are, headed into the March home stretch, and no one on the Panthers has at least 19 goals. David Booth and Stephen Weiss each have 18.

So, monitor Florida the rest of the way. The price may be high, but they appear like a solid go-against, moving forward.

OVER PLAY: Calgary Flames

Calgary's 4-3 win over Columbus on Friday night completed a 20-game stretch in which the Flames went 14-3-3. Once considered an also-ran in the Western Conference playoff chase, Calgary is now firmly entrenched in the fight, and will be one of those teams "that no one wants to play" come postseason time.

Along the way, they've been scoring goals, which has been perfect for over players. In a stretch run where things are tightening up around the league -- and unders are ruling the day in both conferences -- Calgary is still finding a way to cash in those overs.

Friday's win was their third straight over and fourth in the last five games. Heading into Sunday's home game vs. Nashville, Calgary had yet to post an under this month.

UNDER PLAY: New Jersey Devils

The Devils are playing winning hockey again and it's no big secret why. The club is returning to its roots by playing conservatively, relying on solid goaltending and taking care of business in its own end. The under is 10-0-1 in New Jersey's last 11 games and the squad hasn't allowed more than two goals in a contest since Feb. 4.

Oddsmakers are battling back by lowering the team's totals from 5.5 to 5, but unless something changes, bettors could see some 4.5-goal totals in the near future for any game involving the Devils.

SURVEYING THE SCHEDULE

** The Flyers, for a change, are dealing with a little bit of adversity, as they took a three-game skid into Sunday’s date with the Rangers. The last two losses in that run were surprisingly at home, and maybe, just maybe, Philadelphia is becoming a little complacent as the playoffs near. We’ll know more after this week, as it’s a busy little run for this team. Sunday’s game in New York was the first of four games in seven days, and with the exception of Tuesday’s tilt with Edmonton, all of the contests are against playoff hopefuls.

** The struggling Blues have a similar week. Their slate is loaded, too. Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Islanders started a stretch in which St. Louis will play five games in eight days, four against playoff-contending teams: two vs. Columbus and one each vs. Montreal and Detroit. By the time they play host to the Red Wings on March 12, there might not be much left in the tank. Consider them a go-against.

 

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Pick 'n' roll: Monday's best basketball bets

Houston Rockets at Sacramento Kings (4, 216.5)

The Houston Rockets are knocking on the door of a playoff spot by reeling off six straight up wins over their last seven games.

Houston hammered Indiana 112-95 on Saturday, pulling within 2 ½ games of eighth spot that the Pacers currently hold in the Western Conference.

"If we were in the East, we'd be in the playoffs right now," guard Courtney Lee told reporters. "In the West, it's a little different. If we play like that, we prove we're capable of making the playoffs. We have to keep pushing and getting wins."

Houston covered as a 6.5-point favorite against Indiana and has cashed in four times over its current hot streak. The Rockets have won three straight against the Kings and covered in each of those victories.

Meanwhile, Sacramento has won just once over the last nine games.

Pick: Rockets

Portland Trail Blazers at Orlando Magic (-3, 183.5)

The Trail Blazers catch a break on Monday as Orlando will be without Dwight Howard, who will serve a one-game suspension after picking up his 16th technical foul of the season during Friday’s loss to the Bulls.

Portland pounded Charlotte 93-69 as an 11-point favorite on Saturday, taking advantage of the Bobcats, who were without leading scorer Stephen Jackson as he sat out with a hamstring injury. It took a while for Portland to get going, but the club started hitting some shots in the second half and now needs to build on that as the club heads out on a four-game road trip.

“There are some tough games, but some winnable games,” Gerald Wallace told reporters. “We just have to start out with the first one. If we take care of Orlando, everything else will take care of itself.”

The Trail Blazers are at Miami, Charlotte and Atlanta following Monday’s game. They’ll come out swinging against the Magic.

Pick: Trail Blazers

 

[jdsabre]

Ice picks: Monday's best NHL bets

Columbus Blue Jackets at St. Louis Blues (-135, 5.5)

The Columbus Blue Jackets can’t afford to let their recent slump go on any longer, especially considering the number of chances they’ve had lately.

They couldn’t convert on two penalty shots in a 4-3 loss to the Calgary Flames Friday night, their fourth consecutive loss. The club, which has missed four penalty shots in the last five games, was red hot for most of February to climb back into the playoff hunt but they’ll end up with an early offseason if the offense doesn’t wake up in a hurry.

While Columbus has scored just eight goals during their recent losing streak, a trip to St. Louis could be exactly what the team needs. St. Louis is just playing out the string at this point in the season and heads into Monday’s matchup having dropped each of its last four while allowing 15 goals in the process.

The Blues are really missing Jaroslav Halak between the pipes and Columbus should be able to light the lamp a few times in this one.

Pick: Blue Jackets

Dallas Stars at Los Angeles Kings (-175, 5)

It took the Stars a while to get used to life without Brad Richards, who has missed the last nine games with a concussion. Now that the team’s leading scorer nears his return, the Stars are getting hot again.

Dallas has won four of its last five and while Richards isn’t expected to play Monday, he’s getting close. The Stars are coming off an impressive 3-2 comeback win over the surging San Jose Sharks on Saturday when they scored twice in the third period.

Jamie Benn is a good young player to keep an eye on. Benn is seeing a lot more ice time with Richards out of the lineup and he buried a shorthanded goal on Saturday, marking the third straight game he’s hit the back of the net.

The Stars sit just one point ahead of Los Angeles in the crowded Western Conference standings, so expect a playoff atmosphere. We’ll go with the Stars at this price.

Pick: Stars

 

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DCI NCAA CBB

Season
Straight Up: 3666-1246 (.746)
ATS: 1673-1688 (.498)
ATS Vary Units: 4713-4785 (.496)
Over/Under: 1641-1674 (.495)
Over/Under Vary Units: 2127-2331 (.477)

Colonial Athletic Association Tournament
Championship at Richmond Coliseum, Richmond, VA
Old Dominion 64, Vcu 61
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament
Championship at Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard, Bridgeport, CT
Iona 69, Saint Peter's 64
Southern Conference Tournament
Championship at McKenzie Arena, Chattanooga, TN
College of Charleston 73, Wofford 72
Summit League Tournament
Semifinals at Sioux Falls Arena, Sioux Falls, SD
Oakland 92, South Dakota State 88
Oral Roberts 78, Iupui 77
Sun Belt Conference Tournament
Semifinals at Summit Arena, Hot Springs, AR
Middle Tennessee 66, Ualr 64
North Texas vs. Western Kentucky: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
West Coast Conference Tournament
Championship at Orleans Arena, Las Vegas, NV
Gonzaga 76, Saint Mary's 72

 

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DCI NBA

Season
Straight Up: 611-272 (.692)
ATS: 450-464 (.492)
ATS Vary Units: 1087-1137 (.489)
Over/Under: 475-455 (.511)
Over/Under Vary Units: 574-580 (.497)

CHARLOTTE 98, L.A. Clippers 92
ORLANDO 98, Portland 89
NEW YORK 110, Utah 102
CHICAGO 95, New Orleans 85
MEMPHIS 104, Oklahoma City 100
Dallas 108, MINNESOTA 98
Houston 108, SACRAMENTO 104

 

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DCI NHL

Season: 292-233 (.556)

Washington vs. TAMPA BAY: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Columbus vs. ST. LOUIS: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
LOS ANGELES 3, Dallas 2

 

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Gamblers Data

Bonus Play Monday

Rockies -125

 

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Basketball Crusher
Play of the Day:

Orlando -2 over Portland

 

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Hockey Crusher
Play of the Day:

St. Louis -135 over Columbus

 

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Soccer Crusher
Play of the Day:

ARSENAL DE SARANDI + CA INDEPENDIENTE Under 2.5
This match is happening in Argentina

 

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Sportsbook Investing
Play of the Day:

Orlando -2 over Portland

 

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Lockline Sports Bonus Play

clippers under

 

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lockline Sports is a Bonus Play

 

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NCAAB
Write-Up


Monday, March 7

Colonial tournament
Road team won both VCU-Old Dominion games this year, with Rams scoring 59 points both games; these teams won last two CAA tourneys, beating each other in semis both years. VCU entered tourney losing four of last five games; they've outscored opponents 45-15 on foul line last two days. Old Dominion won last eight games (7-1 vs spread), with nine points closest win. Higher seed (ODU) is 8-0 in last eight CAA finals.

MAAC tournament
Iona beat St Peter's handily twice this season, 70-52 at home (-11.5) Jan 7, then 73-59 (-3) on road 10 days ago. Gaels won their last nine games, covering five of last six. Peacocks are 5-2 vs spread last six games as an underdog. Higher-seeded team (Iona) won last eight MAAC finals, with three of last four decided by 7 or less points. St Peter's played almost a perfect half Sunday, leading #1 seed Fairfield 40-15 on its home court.

Southern Conference tournament
Charleston beat Wofford twice this season, 77-73 on road Jan 8, 79-54 at home Feb 3; Cougars won eight of last ten games- they're 7-3-1 in last 11 games as favorite. Terriers won last seven games, covering five of last six. Charleston hasn't won this tourney in last eight years, losing final in '07/'09. Terriers won this tournament LY. Wofford is 4-5 vs spread as an underdog this year, 1-1 in SoCon games.

WCC tournament
Gonzaga is 5-3 in WCC final last eight years, losing to St Mary's here in LY's game. Road team won both series games this year, with two games decided by total of 6 points. Gaels' guards played 39-40 minutes in last night's win, as Bennett played only six guys 10+ minutes. Zags won last eight games, covering five of last seven lined games. Loser here is going to be squarely on the bubble, so this will be fiercely competitive game.

Sun Belt tournament
North Texas (+2.5) lost 87-76 at Western Kentucky Feb 12, game that started Hilltoppers on current 6-2 run after starting season 10-13. WKU played two guys 40 minutes last night; all five starters played at least 31 minutes, but in their two tourney games so far, they're +15/+8 in second halves. North Texas had a 34-14 edge from foul line in Sunday's upset of top-seeded FAU, Mean Green's fourth straight win.

Ark-Little Rock is playing third straight night, Middle Tennessee had a bye Saturday; Blue Raiders (+1.5) lost 62-58 in Little Rock Feb 19, with Trojans' bench outscoring MTSU's 24-3. UALR entered tourney on 1-4 skid, but allowed only 60 ppg in winning last two nights. Raiders won their last two games, allowing 39-38 points- they crushed FIU last nite, should be well-rested here. Kid on Middle Tennessee is boyfriend of the young woman who was murdered last week; not sure if it matters here.

 

[jdsabre]

NHL
Write-Up


Monday, March 7

Hot Teams
-- Washington won six of its last seven games.
-- Dallas Stars won four of their last five games. Kings won five of their last seven home games.

Cold Teams
-- Lightning lost last three games, scoring four goals.
-- St Louis lost seven of its last eight games. Blue Jackets lost last four games, scoring eight goals.

Totals
-- Four of last five Tampa Bay games stayed under total.
-- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Columbus games.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Dallas games.

Back-to-Back
-- Washington is 1-3 if it won the night before.

Series records
-- Washington is 13-4 in its last 17 games against Tampa Bay.
-- Blue Jackets lost 10 of last 12 visits to St Louis.
-- Dallas Stars lost five of last seven visits to Staples Center.

 

[jdsabre]

NHL Dunkel


Dallas at Los Angeles
The Stars look to build on their 4-1 record in their last 5 games against a team with a winning record. Dallas is the pick (+150) according to Dunkel, which has the Stars favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+150). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, MARCH 7

Game 51-52: Washington at Tampa Bay (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 12.251; Tampa Bay 11.346
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+100); Under

Game 53-54: Columbus at St. Louis (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 10.215; St. Louis 11.719
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-130); Over

Game 55-56: Dallas at Los Angeles (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 11.819; Los Angeles 10.496
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-170); 5
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+150); Over