SPORTS WAGERS
St. Louis +105 over N.Y. ISLANDERS
The Blue Notes have dropped six of their last seven games, they’ve virtually dropped out of the playoff race and ownership issues are unsettling. Yet, on the puck line they’re taking back a half puck and laying –157. That’s reason enough to play them here and so is the fact that the Islanders host the Devils tomorrow in another matinee affair. The Blues are much better than their record indicates. This is not a team that should be losing six of seven. Prior to being shutout in back-to-back games vs Calgary, St. Louis had gone 111 straight without being shutout. Prior to losing six of seven they had beaten Vancouver, Buffalo and Anaheim in three straight and scored 15 times. They definitely showed some life in their last game in Washington and that’s the type of effort we expect today. The Islanders are a team to watch next year. They’re an exciting young squad on the verge of a major improvement in the standings. However, as the chalk they really don’t offer up much value and the puck line says the Blue Notes will be ready. Play: St. Louis +105 (Risking 2 units).
Buffalo +183 over PHILADELPHIA
The Sabres called up goaltender Jhonas Enroth before last night’s game and Lindy Ruff insists that he’ll play one of the two games this weekend with today’s game being more likely. That’s interesting when you consider that the Sabres play the Wild tomorrow and one would figure that Ruff would want Miller in against a tougher Philly team. All reports, although unconfirmed, are that Enroth will get the call today. Ruff has been around forever. He’s no fool and there’s a great chance he senses how fragile the Flyers are right now. He knows this league and he knows the Flyers. There’s not a situation he hasn’t seen and with such a crucial game he absolutely knows he’ll be under heavy criticism should the Sabres lose here because of Enroth. Again, the man hasn’t lost his marbles and the lone fact that Lindy Ruff is leaning Enroth tells us he loves his chances to beat Philly. The Flyers are fragile. Adversity has struck for the first time this year after back-to-back losses to Ottawa and Toronto. They’ve lost three of four with only win during that span coming in OT against the Islanders. The outrageous price alone is reason enough to play the pooch here but throw in Philly’s recent struggles and you have a must play situation. Play: Buffalo +183 (Risking 2 units).
PHOENIX +108 over Detroit
The Red Wings conclude a five game trip here and while they’re 2-2 thus far, they could just as easily be 0-4. They started the trip with a 3-2 OT win over the Sabres in a game they trailed 2-0. Then it was on to L.A. where they beat the Kings 7-4 and that is a flattering score indeed. Jonathon Bernier started and was yanked after allowing two goals on three shots in the first seven minutes. Jonathan Quick came in and allowed a goal and it was 3-1 after the first and 4-1 after the second. The Red Wings popped in two early third period goals and it was 6-1 before a late rally that made it somewhat respectable but the point is that L.A.’s goaltending was atrocious, as at least four goals were soft. Detroit then lost its next two to Anaheim and San Jose and while both games were close and the Red Wings could have won them both and be 4-0 on this trip, they didn’t and the last game of a road trip is often the toughest. Also, the puck line has the Red Wings -½ +145 and that’s enticing when you consider that the Coyotes have dropped five in a row. These two have met three times this year with Detroit winning twice, however, both wins were in OT and so Detroit has not beaten Phoenix in regulation yet under more favorable conditions than this one and the puck line strongly suggests that won’t happen here either. Play Phoenix +108 (Risking 2 units).
Vancouver +108 over LOS ANGELES
4:00 PM EST. With some reluctance we’re playing the Canucks because like two other plays today the puck line says so. The Kings are -½ +146 while Vancouver is taking back a half puck and laying 60 cents. That’s a bet that not many will make because it’s heavy juice and Vancouver is really struggling. They’ve alternated wins and losses in 12 straight. They were shutout in its last against Nashville and have now scored three goals in its last three games. Meanwhile, the Kings have caught fire and they were declared the winners at the trade deadline after picking up Dustin Penner. The Kings have won four of five and 12 of 17 and they’re at home where they sport a 20-10 record. So yeah, all signs point to the Kings but like we always say, we’re not in the business of trying to predict the outcome of games. You have to look for value, play it and let the chips fall where they may. This line, like the other two, was designed to attract money on the wrong side and that enticing side here is the Kings. The line says no and thus, we’re not going to pick and choose. We’re either going to play all three or lay off them all and we choose the former. Play: Vancouver +108 (Risking 2 units).
St. Louis +105 over N.Y. ISLANDERS
The Blue Notes have dropped six of their last seven games, they’ve virtually dropped out of the playoff race and ownership issues are unsettling. Yet, on the puck line they’re taking back a half puck and laying –157. That’s reason enough to play them here and so is the fact that the Islanders host the Devils tomorrow in another matinee affair. The Blues are much better than their record indicates. This is not a team that should be losing six of seven. Prior to being shutout in back-to-back games vs Calgary, St. Louis had gone 111 straight without being shutout. Prior to losing six of seven they had beaten Vancouver, Buffalo and Anaheim in three straight and scored 15 times. They definitely showed some life in their last game in Washington and that’s the type of effort we expect today. The Islanders are a team to watch next year. They’re an exciting young squad on the verge of a major improvement in the standings. However, as the chalk they really don’t offer up much value and the puck line says the Blue Notes will be ready. Play: St. Louis +105 (Risking 2 units).
Buffalo +183 over PHILADELPHIA
The Sabres called up goaltender Jhonas Enroth before last night’s game and Lindy Ruff insists that he’ll play one of the two games this weekend with today’s game being more likely. That’s interesting when you consider that the Sabres play the Wild tomorrow and one would figure that Ruff would want Miller in against a tougher Philly team. All reports, although unconfirmed, are that Enroth will get the call today. Ruff has been around forever. He’s no fool and there’s a great chance he senses how fragile the Flyers are right now. He knows this league and he knows the Flyers. There’s not a situation he hasn’t seen and with such a crucial game he absolutely knows he’ll be under heavy criticism should the Sabres lose here because of Enroth. Again, the man hasn’t lost his marbles and the lone fact that Lindy Ruff is leaning Enroth tells us he loves his chances to beat Philly. The Flyers are fragile. Adversity has struck for the first time this year after back-to-back losses to Ottawa and Toronto. They’ve lost three of four with only win during that span coming in OT against the Islanders. The outrageous price alone is reason enough to play the pooch here but throw in Philly’s recent struggles and you have a must play situation. Play: Buffalo +183 (Risking 2 units).
PHOENIX +108 over Detroit
The Red Wings conclude a five game trip here and while they’re 2-2 thus far, they could just as easily be 0-4. They started the trip with a 3-2 OT win over the Sabres in a game they trailed 2-0. Then it was on to L.A. where they beat the Kings 7-4 and that is a flattering score indeed. Jonathon Bernier started and was yanked after allowing two goals on three shots in the first seven minutes. Jonathan Quick came in and allowed a goal and it was 3-1 after the first and 4-1 after the second. The Red Wings popped in two early third period goals and it was 6-1 before a late rally that made it somewhat respectable but the point is that L.A.’s goaltending was atrocious, as at least four goals were soft. Detroit then lost its next two to Anaheim and San Jose and while both games were close and the Red Wings could have won them both and be 4-0 on this trip, they didn’t and the last game of a road trip is often the toughest. Also, the puck line has the Red Wings -½ +145 and that’s enticing when you consider that the Coyotes have dropped five in a row. These two have met three times this year with Detroit winning twice, however, both wins were in OT and so Detroit has not beaten Phoenix in regulation yet under more favorable conditions than this one and the puck line strongly suggests that won’t happen here either. Play Phoenix +108 (Risking 2 units).
Vancouver +108 over LOS ANGELES
4:00 PM EST. With some reluctance we’re playing the Canucks because like two other plays today the puck line says so. The Kings are -½ +146 while Vancouver is taking back a half puck and laying 60 cents. That’s a bet that not many will make because it’s heavy juice and Vancouver is really struggling. They’ve alternated wins and losses in 12 straight. They were shutout in its last against Nashville and have now scored three goals in its last three games. Meanwhile, the Kings have caught fire and they were declared the winners at the trade deadline after picking up Dustin Penner. The Kings have won four of five and 12 of 17 and they’re at home where they sport a 20-10 record. So yeah, all signs point to the Kings but like we always say, we’re not in the business of trying to predict the outcome of games. You have to look for value, play it and let the chips fall where they may. This line, like the other two, was designed to attract money on the wrong side and that enticing side here is the Kings. The line says no and thus, we’re not going to pick and choose. We’re either going to play all three or lay off them all and we choose the former. Play: Vancouver +108 (Risking 2 units).
SportsBookConsulting
Saturday March 5th, 2011
NBA
$500 DOLLAR PLAY - Indiana/Houston UNDER 215
$400 DOLLAR PLAY - Toronto/New Jersey UNDER 205
$400 DOLLAR PLAY - Minnesota/Washington UNDER 212
$300 DOLLAR PLAY - Sacramento Kings +7.5
NHL
$500 DOLLAR PLAY - Boston/Pittsburgh UNDER 5.5 goals
$400 DOLLAR PLAY - Colorado/Edmonton OVER 5.5 goals
$300 DOLLAR PLAY - Los Angeles Kings -115
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
$400 DOLLAR PLAY - Indiana/Illinois UNDER 139
$400 DOLLAR PLAY - North Carolina Tarheels PK
Saturday March 5th, 2011
NBA
$500 DOLLAR PLAY - Indiana/Houston UNDER 215
$400 DOLLAR PLAY - Toronto/New Jersey UNDER 205
$400 DOLLAR PLAY - Minnesota/Washington UNDER 212
$300 DOLLAR PLAY - Sacramento Kings +7.5
NHL
$500 DOLLAR PLAY - Boston/Pittsburgh UNDER 5.5 goals
$400 DOLLAR PLAY - Colorado/Edmonton OVER 5.5 goals
$300 DOLLAR PLAY - Los Angeles Kings -115
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
$400 DOLLAR PLAY - Indiana/Illinois UNDER 139
$400 DOLLAR PLAY - North Carolina Tarheels PK
Norm Hitzges
Today's Selections
March 5, 2011
306-320
·******** Double –K-State -14 vs Iowa State
·******** Double play –MSU -1 vs Michigan
·******** Double – Colorado -4.5 vs Nebraska
·******** Illinois -10.5 vs Indiana
·******** Missouri +3 vs Kansas
·******** UConn -2.5 vs Notre Dame
·******** W. Michigan -2 vs C. Michigan
·******** Virginia +12 vs Maryland
·******** Utah +7 vs UNLV
·******** Pitt -9.5 vs Villanova
·******** Vandy -3 vs Florida
·******** Cal -5.5 vs Stanford
·******** Wash St. +2 vs UCLA
·******** Hawaii +5 vs Fresno
NBA
·******** Indiana/Houston Over 214.5
Today's Selections
March 5, 2011
306-320
·******** Double –K-State -14 vs Iowa State
·******** Double play –MSU -1 vs Michigan
·******** Double – Colorado -4.5 vs Nebraska
·******** Illinois -10.5 vs Indiana
·******** Missouri +3 vs Kansas
·******** UConn -2.5 vs Notre Dame
·******** W. Michigan -2 vs C. Michigan
·******** Virginia +12 vs Maryland
·******** Utah +7 vs UNLV
·******** Pitt -9.5 vs Villanova
·******** Vandy -3 vs Florida
·******** Cal -5.5 vs Stanford
·******** Wash St. +2 vs UCLA
·******** Hawaii +5 vs Fresno
NBA
·******** Indiana/Houston Over 214.5
SuperSportsGroup ~Hidden Gem~ CBB - 3/5
Louisville v. W. Virginia 12pm
PICK: Lousiville +2 1H
Indiana v. Illinois 12pm
PICK: Indiana +10 Game Hidden Gem
Notre Dame v. UConn 2pm
PICK: UNDER 139 Game best bet of the day #1
Marquette v. Seton Hall 6pm
PICK: Marquette +1 Game
Duke v. North Carolina 8pm
PICK: OVER 149.5 Game Best bet of the day #2
PICK: OVER 70 1H
3 Team parlay for
St Louis +4.5 Game
Kansas -3 Game
OVER 133 Texas Game
Louisville v. W. Virginia 12pm
PICK: Lousiville +2 1H
Indiana v. Illinois 12pm
PICK: Indiana +10 Game Hidden Gem
Notre Dame v. UConn 2pm
PICK: UNDER 139 Game best bet of the day #1
Marquette v. Seton Hall 6pm
PICK: Marquette +1 Game
Duke v. North Carolina 8pm
PICK: OVER 149.5 Game Best bet of the day #2
PICK: OVER 70 1H
3 Team parlay for
St Louis +4.5 Game
Kansas -3 Game
OVER 133 Texas Game
