River city sharps- Pretty interesting game here today with two of the best teams in C-USA. Over the past several years, La tech has been an ATS darling, going 38-18 ATS in road games in January since 1997 and an even more interesting trend is the fact that Tech is 13-1 ATS after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons. La Tech comes into this game on a 7-game winning streak while Southern Miss comes off an impressive win over Rice. Tech scores 85 ppg while So Miss is scoring 73 points per contest. While So Miss may be a slightly better teams defensively, we don't think they can keep up with Tech offensively here today. The Sharps say...
3 UNITS - LOUISIANA TECH (+2.5)
3 UNITS - LOUISIANA TECH (+2.5)
SPORTS WAGERS NHL
N.Y. RANGERS -½ +113 over Washington
Regulation only. These are two teams that are not equal and that are going in opposite directions. Washington’s decline started just before Christmas but anyone with a sense of hockey knowkledge could see it coming long before that. In 15 games since the 17th of December, the Caps have four wins in 15 games. One of those victories occurred against these Rangers in a game in which the Caps were bombarded with 40 shots on net and they were second best team on the ice. The Caps have dropped four in a row and over that span they have scored six goals while surrendering 13. Washington has also allowed nine goals against in its last two contests. There is a big correlation between losing and shots on net allowed. Washington has allowed the second worst shots on goal average per game in the NHL, ahead of only the Maple Leafs. The Caps are a team in peril because of a weak defense and just one producing line.
The Rangers have won two in a row and five of their past six. Their one loss over that span occurred against Tampa Bay in a game they ran into a super-hot Ben Bishop and lost 2-1. The Rangers have picked up points in seven of their past eight games and they have been outplaying, outshooting, out-chancing and out-working each team along the way. New York is a legit contender that is playing their best hockey of the season and its chances of defeating the vastly inferior Caps in regulation is much greater than 50%, (thus, the value) especially after losing the past two to the Caps this season. In this league, inferior teams seldom defeat superior one’s three games in succession. The Rangers will not be denied this time around.
N.Y. RANGERS -½ +113 over Washington
Regulation only. These are two teams that are not equal and that are going in opposite directions. Washington’s decline started just before Christmas but anyone with a sense of hockey knowkledge could see it coming long before that. In 15 games since the 17th of December, the Caps have four wins in 15 games. One of those victories occurred against these Rangers in a game in which the Caps were bombarded with 40 shots on net and they were second best team on the ice. The Caps have dropped four in a row and over that span they have scored six goals while surrendering 13. Washington has also allowed nine goals against in its last two contests. There is a big correlation between losing and shots on net allowed. Washington has allowed the second worst shots on goal average per game in the NHL, ahead of only the Maple Leafs. The Caps are a team in peril because of a weak defense and just one producing line.
The Rangers have won two in a row and five of their past six. Their one loss over that span occurred against Tampa Bay in a game they ran into a super-hot Ben Bishop and lost 2-1. The Rangers have picked up points in seven of their past eight games and they have been outplaying, outshooting, out-chancing and out-working each team along the way. New York is a legit contender that is playing their best hockey of the season and its chances of defeating the vastly inferior Caps in regulation is much greater than 50%, (thus, the value) especially after losing the past two to the Caps this season. In this league, inferior teams seldom defeat superior one’s three games in succession. The Rangers will not be denied this time around.
SPORTS WAGERS NFL
SEATTLE -3 -120 over San Francisco
3½-points seems like an awful lot of points to be spotting a team that has been going as good as the 49ers have been (-3 -120 at Sportsinteraction) been. After all, the 49ers are on a seven game winning streak and are 8-2 on the road this year. San Fran’s offense has looked much sharper than the Seahawks recently but we keep going back to the same question. Why did the Bookmakers add the hook to this game? Surely they could have made it a -3 and “even” things out a little bit in terms of action. That extra half-point in a game that almost everyone figures to be close looms large in the minds of all those on the fence in this contest. We’re not as convinced. The venue is the critical intangible in this game since both the teams play each other at least twice a year and home field has always been critical in winning. Add in the Seahawks being so dominant each time they play at home and it is hard to see just how the 49ers are going to score much. The Seahawks allowed only 12 points on average over their last eight games and they whacked San Fran, 29-3 in this year’s contest in Seattle. Colin Kaepernick only passed for 127 yards and no scores in the first meeting in Seattle and had three interceptions in that disaster. Vernon Davis was held to only 20 yards on three catches since the defense focused on him and Michael Crabtree was not playing. Anquan Boldin was held to only one catch for seven yards. Frank Gore ran for only 16 yards on nine carries. It was a complete failure in all facets and the lowest point of the season for the 49ers.
The Seahawks bring in a dominating defense but one that lost CB Brandon Browner in December. This is still a very formidable unit that is even better at home. Since the week 12 bye, the defense is only allowing about 10 points per game. The offense has been better in home games as well but has been held under 28 points in each of the last five weeks. So, while one must respect what the 49ers have accomplished, fading the Seahawks when they are home cannot be recommended. Russell Wilson has been under some criticism lately and this time of year it becomes an issue that is extremely overstated and over-exaggerated. Wilson makes plays in critical situations and figures to be up to the challenge here. Remember, all these outlets that cover the NFL don’t have 16 games to talk about all week. They have two and everything is blown out of proportion. What you won’t hear about is how the 49ers will be playing their fifth road game in six weeks and third in a row after playing in Carolina last week. Incidentally, they also got every call last week from the refs that killed any momentum the Panthers had the entire first half and into the third quarter. All that travel since Week 15, two tough road games in the playoffs, including one in frigid Green Bay has to take a toll and these are the things that the oddsmakers consider when posting a number while the television folks never mention it. Yeah, it’s tempting and maybe even enticing to take the 3½-points being offered but in terms of all the intangibles, the Seahawks have a big edge and that’s the way we’re playing it.
NOTE: Depending on where you shop there are different lines for this game everywhere. We still recommend playing Seattle @ -3½ if you can't get on for -3.
SEATTLE -3 -120 over San Francisco
3½-points seems like an awful lot of points to be spotting a team that has been going as good as the 49ers have been (-3 -120 at Sportsinteraction) been. After all, the 49ers are on a seven game winning streak and are 8-2 on the road this year. San Fran’s offense has looked much sharper than the Seahawks recently but we keep going back to the same question. Why did the Bookmakers add the hook to this game? Surely they could have made it a -3 and “even” things out a little bit in terms of action. That extra half-point in a game that almost everyone figures to be close looms large in the minds of all those on the fence in this contest. We’re not as convinced. The venue is the critical intangible in this game since both the teams play each other at least twice a year and home field has always been critical in winning. Add in the Seahawks being so dominant each time they play at home and it is hard to see just how the 49ers are going to score much. The Seahawks allowed only 12 points on average over their last eight games and they whacked San Fran, 29-3 in this year’s contest in Seattle. Colin Kaepernick only passed for 127 yards and no scores in the first meeting in Seattle and had three interceptions in that disaster. Vernon Davis was held to only 20 yards on three catches since the defense focused on him and Michael Crabtree was not playing. Anquan Boldin was held to only one catch for seven yards. Frank Gore ran for only 16 yards on nine carries. It was a complete failure in all facets and the lowest point of the season for the 49ers.
The Seahawks bring in a dominating defense but one that lost CB Brandon Browner in December. This is still a very formidable unit that is even better at home. Since the week 12 bye, the defense is only allowing about 10 points per game. The offense has been better in home games as well but has been held under 28 points in each of the last five weeks. So, while one must respect what the 49ers have accomplished, fading the Seahawks when they are home cannot be recommended. Russell Wilson has been under some criticism lately and this time of year it becomes an issue that is extremely overstated and over-exaggerated. Wilson makes plays in critical situations and figures to be up to the challenge here. Remember, all these outlets that cover the NFL don’t have 16 games to talk about all week. They have two and everything is blown out of proportion. What you won’t hear about is how the 49ers will be playing their fifth road game in six weeks and third in a row after playing in Carolina last week. Incidentally, they also got every call last week from the refs that killed any momentum the Panthers had the entire first half and into the third quarter. All that travel since Week 15, two tough road games in the playoffs, including one in frigid Green Bay has to take a toll and these are the things that the oddsmakers consider when posting a number while the television folks never mention it. Yeah, it’s tempting and maybe even enticing to take the 3½-points being offered but in terms of all the intangibles, the Seahawks have a big edge and that’s the way we’re playing it.
NOTE: Depending on where you shop there are different lines for this game everywhere. We still recommend playing Seattle @ -3½ if you can't get on for -3.
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Against the Spread Picks (Based on Games Played 50,000 times - Print Table):
302 3:00 PM @DEN "Lock" vs NE -5 7.9 57.3%
304 6:30 PM @SEA vs SF -3.5 5.1 54.2%
Straight-Up Picks (Based on Games Played 50,000 times - Print Table):
302 3:00 PM @ DEN NE 31.4 23.5 67.8%
304 6:30 PM @ SEA SF 23.7 18.6 62.6%
Over/Under Picks (Based on Games Played 50,000 times - Print Table):
304 6:30 PM SF @ SEA 39.5 42.3 Over 55.0%
302 3:00 PM NE @ DEN 56 54.9 Under 51.5%
Against the Spread Picks (Based on Games Played 50,000 times - Print Table):
302 3:00 PM @DEN "Lock" vs NE -5 7.9 57.3%
304 6:30 PM @SEA vs SF -3.5 5.1 54.2%
Straight-Up Picks (Based on Games Played 50,000 times - Print Table):
302 3:00 PM @ DEN NE 31.4 23.5 67.8%
304 6:30 PM @ SEA SF 23.7 18.6 62.6%
Over/Under Picks (Based on Games Played 50,000 times - Print Table):
304 6:30 PM SF @ SEA 39.5 42.3 Over 55.0%
302 3:00 PM NE @ DEN 56 54.9 Under 51.5%
Best Weekend Wagers with Weekend Warrior January 19, 2014 7:06 AM by Mark Mayer
NFL Football Conference Playoffs
303 San Francisco 49ers / Seattle Seahawks UNDER 40: Both teams are grinders that like to use the clock. With Gore and Lynch expect a battle won in the trenches with limited long plays. Plus both defenses are strong.
NBA Basketball
805 Milwaukee Bucks / San Antonio Spurs OVER 198: San Antonio is 8-1-1 to the OVER in last 10 matchups against Eastern Conference teams.
807 Sacramento Kings / Oklahoma City Thunder OVER 210½: Sacramento is 7-1 to the OVER in its last eight road games.
NFL Football Conference Playoffs
303 San Francisco 49ers / Seattle Seahawks UNDER 40: Both teams are grinders that like to use the clock. With Gore and Lynch expect a battle won in the trenches with limited long plays. Plus both defenses are strong.
NBA Basketball
805 Milwaukee Bucks / San Antonio Spurs OVER 198: San Antonio is 8-1-1 to the OVER in last 10 matchups against Eastern Conference teams.
807 Sacramento Kings / Oklahoma City Thunder OVER 210½: Sacramento is 7-1 to the OVER in its last eight road games.
NHL Hockey Play of the Day January 19, 2014 7:03 AM by GT Staff
Washington Capitals at New York Rangers (Total 5½) at 4:35 p.m. PST
King Henrik is playing lights out in goal for the Rangers. Even with the threat of Ovechkin the amped up MSG crowd should see a defensive battle.
55 Washington Capitals / 56 New York Rangers UNDER 5½
Washington Capitals at New York Rangers (Total 5½) at 4:35 p.m. PST
King Henrik is playing lights out in goal for the Rangers. Even with the threat of Ovechkin the amped up MSG crowd should see a defensive battle.
55 Washington Capitals / 56 New York Rangers UNDER 5½
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GamingToday's Consensus Picks January 19, 2014 6:56 AM by GT Staff
NFL Football Conference Playoffs
302 Denver Broncos -5: The Patriots need to run the ball in order to have a shot at beating Denver and that won’t happen against this defense as it's ranked 5th in rush defense allowing just under 100 yards per game and that won’t get the job done today. The Pats are 3-12 SU and 4-11 ATS at Mile High.
303 San Francisco 49ers +3½: The Niner’s have something to prove after beating the Seahawks by just 2 points in San Fran but getting blown out in Seattle in their first meeting. The Seattle QB Wilson has gone down hill in his last five games not being able to pass for 200 yards in none of them, look for a battle royal with one of these teams winning by a late field goal.
NBA Basketball
802 Toronto Raptors -8: It’s Sunday, well Lakes have gone 0-4 ATS in their last four Sunday games and the Raptors have gone 4-0 ATS vs. the Lakers in their last four meetings.
NCAA Basketball
814 Cleveland State -5½: Parry’s NCAA Basketball Power Guide has Cleveland 12 points better in this spot.
826 Notre Dame -10: The Power Guide has the Irish winning by 19 points.
NHL Hockey
53 Tampa Bay Lightning / 54 Carolina Hurricanes UNDER 5½ Goals: Last five meetings have all been under 5½ goals.
NFL Football Conference Playoffs
302 Denver Broncos -5: The Patriots need to run the ball in order to have a shot at beating Denver and that won’t happen against this defense as it's ranked 5th in rush defense allowing just under 100 yards per game and that won’t get the job done today. The Pats are 3-12 SU and 4-11 ATS at Mile High.
303 San Francisco 49ers +3½: The Niner’s have something to prove after beating the Seahawks by just 2 points in San Fran but getting blown out in Seattle in their first meeting. The Seattle QB Wilson has gone down hill in his last five games not being able to pass for 200 yards in none of them, look for a battle royal with one of these teams winning by a late field goal.
NBA Basketball
802 Toronto Raptors -8: It’s Sunday, well Lakes have gone 0-4 ATS in their last four Sunday games and the Raptors have gone 4-0 ATS vs. the Lakers in their last four meetings.
NCAA Basketball
814 Cleveland State -5½: Parry’s NCAA Basketball Power Guide has Cleveland 12 points better in this spot.
826 Notre Dame -10: The Power Guide has the Irish winning by 19 points.
NHL Hockey
53 Tampa Bay Lightning / 54 Carolina Hurricanes UNDER 5½ Goals: Last five meetings have all been under 5½ goals.
