Service Plays Saturday 1/8/11

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 8
Time Posted: 10:00 a.m. EST (12/13)
Game 265-266: Kentucky vs. Pittsburgh (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kentucky 89.633; Pittsburgh 94.533
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 5; 59
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 3; 53
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-3); Over

 

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DOUBLE DRAGON BOWLS

REGULAR
KENTUCKY +3.5 vs pittsburgh

 

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PittViper

Saturday January 8th, 2011
BRONZE: ROT# 265 - 12:00pm - Kentucky/Pittsburgh over 52.5 -110 (56 points)

 

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SportsBetDominator

NFL Wild Card
Baltimore -2
NY Jets/Indy OVER 44.5
Green Bay/Philly OVER 46

 

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DCI Wild Card

Round Predictions
Season
Straight Up: 145-101 (.589)
ATS: 105-144 (.422)
ATS Vary Units: 454-643 (.414)
Over/Under: 124-126 (.496)
Over/Under Vary Units: 385-422 (.477)

Saturday, January 8, 2011
NFC Wild Card Round
New Orleans 29, SEATTLE 18
AFC Wild Card Round
N.Y. Jets 26, INDIANAPOLIS 25

 

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Wunderdog

Seattle ML +450

New Orleans / Seattle Over 44

New York / Indianapolis Over 44.5

 

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BIG AL

New York / Indianapolis Under

New Orleans

 

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Erin Rynning

20* Kentucky

 

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Dr. Bob

3* Seattle +10

 

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BEN BURNS

10* NY Jets/Indianapolis Colts UNDER 44.5
9* Seattle Seahawks +11

 

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Sixth Sense

BEST BETS

YTD 53-49-1 -3.90% (52-50-1 -10.20% with Sports Monitor)

3% SEATTLE +10
3% NEW ORLEANS/SEATTLE OVER 44.5

 

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1u syndicate play Colts on Saturday - early release

 

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RTH.......or Randal the handle's take on this weekends nfl game.

SEATTLE +11 over New Orleans Sports Interaction

No one, short of Matt Hasselbeck’s mom, is giving the Seahawks much of a chance in this one. Why would they? The Seachickens are the first sub. 500 team in league history to make it to the post-season. Prior to Seattle’s must-win over St. Louis last Sunday, it’s only win in seven games came against the woeful Panthers. On the year, the ‘Hawks allowed 97 points more than they scored. The list of less than impressive credentials goes on. So how will this poorly qualified squad compete with the defending Super Bowl champion Saints? Well, on the bright side, the Seahawks had a winning record (5-3) at Qwest Field. If any stadium has a relevant 12th man, this would be the one. Just ask any opposing quarterback. The Seahawks also pulled off a couple of upsets this season against foes that could be ranked alongside this opponent’s, with wins over the Chargers and Bears. While the Saints are clearly the stronger club, New Orleans has this disturbing tendency of playing to the level of their opponent as evidenced by its current 1-8 mark versus spread against teams with a losing record. Also, oddsmakers are well aware of public sentiment in these situations but under the current playoff format, only three teams have covered in 14 attempts as double-digit road favorites. In this zany matchup, the pressure may actually be on the visitor and being a prohibitive road favorite in playoffs is a tad too risky, no matter how obvious things may appear. Play: Seattle +11 (Risking 2.2 units to win 2).

N.Y. Jets ml +1.20 over INDIANAPOLIS Sports Interaction

The Jets enter the playoffs with an 11-5 record while Indianapolis comes in at 10-6. In the AFC South, 10 wins was enough to win the division so Indy gets home field while the Jets, despite the extra win, qualifies as the wild-card and must play on the road for the duration of their post-season. From where we sit, we’d rather have the runner up to the Patriots, taking a few points, than the winner of a very weak AFC division. The Colts are not the Colts of old. Despite having the invincible and android-like Peyton Manning at quarterback, No. 18 only plays offense. Indy’s defense is a small unit that has trouble stopping opponents, namely the run with its 25th overall ranking. That doesn’t bode well against a Jets team that is most dangerous when their 4th-ranked ground game is intact. If New York watched film of teams that were successful stopping Manning’s aerial attack, they will have the talented Darrelle Revis velcroed to WR Reggie Wayne while Antonio Cromartie does basically the same to Pierre Garcon. The Jets were a surprised visitor here in last year’s playoffs. They jumped out to a 17-6 lead before succumbing to the experienced and crafty Colts. A year later, the Jets will not be intimidated the same way. They played well on the road with a 6-2 mark, they have the stronger personnel and they’re ready to take the next step. Play: N.Y. Jets +1.20 (Risking 2 units).

KANSAS CITY +3 +1.05 over Baltimore Sports Interaction

Many believe disposing of the Chiefs will be an easy task for these battle-tested Ravens. We’re not so sure. Baltimore may have had a tougher schedule but that could work in the underdog’s favor. The Ravens appeared tired and worn in its final two games, both of which Baltimore needed to win in pursuit of its best possible playoff seeding. Joe Flacco’s passing game really took a dive as the Ravens amassed a puny 227 yards combined in that final pair against the inferior Browns and Bengals respectively. The Chiefs have been solid all season long. They were especially tough at this venue, winning 7 of 8 here while allowing a meager 14.5 points per game. In addition to its unheralded defense, the Chiefs offence has played unnoticeably well. QB Matt Cassel threw for 27 touchdowns on the year, compared to only seven picks. Even with their efficient passing game, KC’s offensive strength has been its run game, averaging in excess of a league-leading 164 yards per contest. RB Jamaal Charles led the Chiefs’ charge with more than 2,000 yards from scrimmage and even if the Ravens have some success at slowing the gifted back down, there are enough talented players at the skill positions to pick up the slack. It’s been awhile since the Chiefs have hosted a playoff game. This is not an easy venue to win at during the best of times. On this day, when it will be louder than usual and with a competent team on the field, there is no reason to not accept the points being offered. Play: Kansas City +3 +1.05 (Risking 2 units).

Green Bay ml +1.22 over PHILADELPHIA Sports Interaction

The Eagles have been an exciting team to follow this season, mainly because of the resurgence of QB Michael Vick. There are other very talented offensive players on the Philly side and containing this multi-dimensional offense will be no easy task. However, if there is an NFC team that has the best chance of doing so, it is likely to be these Packers. Green Bay allowed a measly 240 points on the season. Only the Steelers allowed less. The Bears were the closest NFC team but allowed 46 more than their division rival. These two combatants ended up with identical 10-6 records on the year but when we look at the losses, one might be amazed to find that the Pack never lost any of its games by more than 4 points. In fact, of Green Bay’s six losses, four were by three points, two by four points and two of the defeats occurred in overtime. The Pack’s excellent defensive coordinator, Dom Capers, will have had the luxury of seeing Vick in the team’s season opener. If any coach can game plan for the elusive scrambler, Capers is more than capable. Philly’s final two games of the season, did not instill much confidence either as these Birds dropped a pair to less-talented Vikings and Cowboys. The Packers have big strike ability of their own and with the skilled Aaron Rodgers leading the charge, we anticipate the Packers getting by this wild-card opener. Play Green Bay +1.22 (Risking 2 units).

 

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Teddy covers:

Saints / seahawks over

indianapolis colts

kentucky wildcats

 

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Ice picks: Saturday's best NHL bets

Tampa Bay Lightning at Ottawa Senators (100, 5.5)

The Tampa Bay Lightning were playing fantastic hockey; winning seven of nine and jumping into second place in the Eastern Conference, with a date against the top-dog Pittsburgh Penguins.

Then the Lightning got a proper beating, 8-1.

Sniper Steven Stamkos epitomized the game in the second period, when he failed – miserably – on a penalty shot attempt, unable to even get a shot off after falling at the hash marks as if he was picked off by a sniper in the stands.

"It's just one of those games where you could tell it was going to be a weird game from the first draw," Stamkos said. "We won the draw clean and they got a breakaway out of it."

Tampa Bay will look to take their frustration out on the lowly Senators, who have allowed at least four goals in three straight games.

Ottawa’s starting goaltender, Pascal Leclaire, is injured once again and backup Brian Elliott is in a slump. Add in that the Senators are missing their top offensive player (Jason Spezza) and this has a recipe for a Tampa two-step taking place in Ottawa.

Pick: Over

Nashville Predators at San Jose Sharks (-168, 5)

San Jose seemed to right the ship, but has lost three straight home games and four of its last six overall. They’ve topped the three-goal mark only once over that stretch and allowed 20 goals at the same time.

Nashville, on the other hand, is trending the other way. The Predators snapped a five-game skid on New Year’s Eve and now ride a four-game win streak, having yet to lose in 2011.

Nashville has been doing it at both ends of the ice. On defense, Nashville has allowed just five goals in the four wins and has killed 17 of its last 18 penalties.

The offense has also been doing its part, lighting the lamp 17 times in the current win streak.

Nashville is starting to click, while San Jose can’t seem to put together a solid effort in one game. That’s why you should expect the Preds to make it a fifth straight win.

Pick: Nashville

 

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Saturday's best NCAAB bets

Connecticut Huskies at Texas Longhorns (-7, 142.5)

The Kemba Walker show continues for UConn, as the diaper dandy is averaging 26.1 points per game to lead the Huskies’ offense. Walker was contained to just 19 points in his last outing, a 73-70 loss to Notre Dame.

It was his lowest output of the season since the first game of the year, but the more telling fact was that only two other Connecticut players scored in double figures. Alex Oriakhi is the only other player that averages double figures, so as UConn faces tougher teams which key in on stopping Kemba, they’re not going to win unless other are ready to step up.

With Texas, the points come from whoever’s willing to take a shot. Jordan Hamilton leads the team with a 19.6 average, but four players average in double figures and the squad has impressive sophomores Jai Lucas and J’Covan Brown coming off the bench.

The teams are fairly matched in terms of rebounding ability, but Texas does a good job stopping the 3-point shot and UConn is not particularly good at hitting them. Without that ability to make up a larger deficit, the home crowd and numerous weapons may be too much for the Huskies to pull out a road win.

Pick: Texas

St. John’s Red Storm at Notre Dame Fighting Irish (-6, 135)

St. John’s struggled to gel earlier in the season, but head coach Steve Lavin has appeared to right the ship in his first year with the Johnnies.

The squad has won five straight, with three of those victories coming against Big East rivals West Virginia, Providence and Georgetown.

St. John’s prides itself on getting “easy shots” – half-court penetration, fast break chances, lots of high-percentage shots.

Freshman Dwayne Polee II is averaging only 5.6 points per game, but his athleticism usually makes him one of the difference makers for Lavin’s crew.

Notre Dame is again a tough, physical team. It plays strong defense, owns the glass and hits the 3-pointer at a good percentage. Five players average in double figures for Notre Dame, led by Tim Abromaitis and Ben Hansbrough.

St. John’s will want to make this game low scoring and scrappy; true New York-style basketball. The Fighting Irish have no problem with playing that defensive style.

Pick: Under

 

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Pick 'n' roll: Saturday's best NBA bets

Orlando Magic at Dallas Mavericks (5, 187)

The Dallas Mavericks have been one of the league’s premier teams this season, but have shown weakness with the absence of superstar Dirk Nowitzki.

The Mavericks are 2-4 in the six games since Nowitzki has gone down, with wins only coming against the lowly Cavaliers and the equally-injured Portland Trail Blazers.

Dallas has still been in every game, with only one loss coming by more than eight points, but a loss is a loss.

Orlando, however, is on fire following the roster overhaul, riding a seven-game win streak. Hedo Turkoglu looks like the player who won Sixth Man of the Year two years ago, averaging 13.7 points, 5.3 assists and 6.4 rebounds after taking two games to get comfortable.

Dwight Howard also has nine double-doubles in his past 10 games and is averaging 20 points and 13.1 rebounds during the win streak.

The Magic’s big guns are firing right now, while Dallas’ big gun is still in the holster. Look for Orlando to keep rolling.

Pick: Orlando

Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls (-2.5, 187)

The Chicago Bulls had won seven of eight games before slipping up against the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday.

Despite the setback, Chicago is still playing exceptional basketball, averaging 98.1 points over its last nine games, while only allowing its opponents to score just 87.4 per game, an 11-point difference.

Point guard Derrick Rose has led the charge, scoring at least 18 points in 10 straight games while Carlos Boozer is averaging 21.6 points and 11.2 rebounds.

For the Celtics, it all starts with their point guard Rajon Rondo.

Rondo recently returned after seven-game absence due to an ankle injury. Boston went 4-3 over that stretch, but is 3-0 since his return. The Celtics are 26-4 when he is in the lineup and it’s easy to see why.

Rondo went off for 16 assists in his second game back against Minnesota, then exploded for a 22-assist, 12-point, 10-rebound triple-double against the league-leading San Antonio Spurs.

Rondo is averaging 14 assists per game this season and when he’s in the lineup everybody on the floor becomes more dangerous. Kevin Garnett is expected to return as well, so the green machine is back to fully operational, which spells trouble for the Bulls.

Pick: Boston

 

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Bettor's best friend (BBF): Saturday's wagering tips

Who’s hot:

NCAAB: Oklahoma State is 6-1-1 ATS in its last eight games.

NBA: Boston Celtics are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games as an underdog.

NHL: St. Louis Blues are 9-0 in their last nine against Atlantic Division opponents.

NFL: New York Jets are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games as a road underdog of 0.5-3.0.

Who’s not:

NCAAB: West Virginia is 0-6 ATS in its last six games within the Big East and 1-7 ATS in its last eight overall.

NBA: Washington Wizards are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 road games against an opponent with a losing record.

NFL: New Orleans Saints are 1-8 ATS against teams with a losing record.

NHL: Boston Bruins sniper Nathan Horton has just four goals in his last 24 games. It’s not surprise that the under is 16-6-5 in Boston’s last 27 games overall.

Key stat: 95 – The highest point total the Atlanta Hawks have reached in their last seven games. Atlanta is also just 2-5 over that stretch.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked: New Orleans Saints rookie tight end Jimmy Graham was ruled out of Saturday’s playoff game against Seattle. Graham started slow but became one of Drew Brees’ favorite targets down the stretch, recording at least one touchdown catch in each of the last three games.

Biggest game on the slate: New York Jets at Indianapolis Colts (-3, 44.5)

Notable quotable: "We played some miserable football at times and looked like we didn't have a clue what we were doing. But the guys hung together with the whole thought of it. How do we do it? By being consistent and not whacking out. I think we stayed very true to our principles and our beliefs, trusting that we're on course and we're going to be OK." – Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, on how his 7-9 squad survived the NFC West and made the NFL playoffs.

Tips and notes:

- Boston Bruins forward Nathan Horton left Friday’s practice with what coach Claude Julien described as “discomfort.” Although Horton has just three points in his last 11 games, he is second on the team in scoring and still is Boston’s most dangerous goal-scorer.

- The New Orleans Saints ruled cornerback Malcolm Jenkins out for Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks. Jenkins, a 2009 first-round pick, was a key part of the Saints’ fourth-ranked pass defense and gives Seattle just another glimmer of hope at pulling off the playoff upset.

- Utah Jazz power forward Paul Millsap missed his first game of the season Wednesday due to a hip injury. He said on Friday that the pain hasn’t lessened at all, but he played through it in Friday’s game against Memphis. It will be something to watch to see if he will be able to survive back-to-back games.

 

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Wildcard Weekend over/under picks

About a month ago, the notion that the Indianapolis Colts would be playing a home game in the first round of the playoffs seemed nuttier than a Rex Ryan reality show.

But sure enough, after a season full of injuries and inconsistency, the Colts are back in the big dance again and are set to host the New York Jets Saturday. This time though, instead of strolling into the postseason as the belle of the ball, quarterback Peyton Manning is little more than an afterthought with the mainstream media fawning over Tom Brady, Mike Vick, Drew Brees and just about any other QB taking snaps this weekend.

That’s probably just the way Peyton likes it. He has suffered through some rough stretches during the regular season but considering he has been throwing to glorified tackling dummies all season, the numbers look pretty good.

Last year, Manning threw for 4,500 yards and 33 touchdowns with 16 interceptions, but finished with 4,700 yards, 33 majors and 17 picks this season. To me, it’s one of the more impressive seasons he has put together since his 49-touchdown year he put together in 2004-05.

I don’t think his year ends Saturday either.

New York Jets at Indianapolis Colts (-3, 44.5)

Sure, the Colts didn’t look great last week against the Titans, but Manning is finally getting a little help over the club’s winning streak. The running game has come around and is averaging 133.5 yards per game over the last four while the team’s defense is giving up only 80 yards an outing on the ground.

Considering the circus the Jets are running over the last little while they’re going to have their hands full Saturday. Six of the last seven meetings between these two teams have played over the total and I don’t see that trend ending this week.

Pick: Over

Green Bay Packers at Philadelphia Eagles (-3, 46.5)

It seems that everybody outside of the guys who really matter, the guys who set these odds that we’ve been salivating over all week, figures the Philadelphia Eagles are the real underdogs against the Green Bay Packers at home Sunday.

The books have Philly set as about a 3-point favorite but, right now, all the talk is that Green Bay might be the most dangerous team heading into the playoffs.

"Anybody can drag your name through the mud," Eagles safety Kurt Coleman told reporters. "I love the underdog role. Love it."

How much he’ll love it Sunday remains to be seen. This one’s going to be a real battle and with Vick banged up and weather likely to be a factor, I’m siding with defense here.

Pick: Under

New Orleans Saints at Seattle Seahawks (11, 44)

Some interesting news came out of the Seahawks’ camp on Thursday. Barring any setbacks, Matt Hasselbeck will start at quarterback Saturday. Now, the interesting part of that isn’t that the vet will be taking the snaps, but that this news was actually released so early in the week.

I thought we’d head into the weekend still wondering whether it was going to be Charlie Whitehurst or Hasselbeck. This total opened at 45.5 and I think it’ll start moving back up now that the news is out and as Saints bettors start picking their totals.

While New Orleans owns the fourth best total defense in the league, square bettors are still pumping up the Saints’ totals. So if you’re going to get in on the over, you’d better act quickly.

Pick: Over

Last week’s record: 2-1
Season record to date: 26-26