GMC-CBB Sunday February 12
815-Illinois
828-Purdue
835-Fairfield
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815-Illinois
828-Purdue
835-Fairfield
GL
SPORTS WAGERS
Northwestern +6½ over PURDUE
The Boilermakers stock soared this week after they went into Ohio State as a 14-point pooch and nearly won outright. Every game has its variables and that was a bad spot for OSU, as the game against Purdue was sandwiched between Michigan, Wisconsin and Michigan State. That near miss against the #3 team in the country has the Boilermakers overpriced here. These two have virtually identical records. They're both 5-6 in the conference and they both have 15 wins overall. The difference is that the Wildcats are in better from with three straight wins while Purdue has lost four of its last five. Losing takes much more out of a team than winning. We also look at the Wildcats schedule and what we see is games against a lot of tough competition. The Wildcats strength of schedule is ranked 12th in the country and that's something that should never be overlooked. Purdue deserves to be favored, as Northwestern is just 2-5 on the road. However, the Boliermakers have no other advantages in this game and the only reason they're favored by this much is because of that close game against a semi-uninterested Buckeyes club. Wildcats can win this one outright. Play Northwestern +6½ (Risking 2.2 units to win 2).
Northwestern +6½ over PURDUE
The Boilermakers stock soared this week after they went into Ohio State as a 14-point pooch and nearly won outright. Every game has its variables and that was a bad spot for OSU, as the game against Purdue was sandwiched between Michigan, Wisconsin and Michigan State. That near miss against the #3 team in the country has the Boilermakers overpriced here. These two have virtually identical records. They're both 5-6 in the conference and they both have 15 wins overall. The difference is that the Wildcats are in better from with three straight wins while Purdue has lost four of its last five. Losing takes much more out of a team than winning. We also look at the Wildcats schedule and what we see is games against a lot of tough competition. The Wildcats strength of schedule is ranked 12th in the country and that's something that should never be overlooked. Purdue deserves to be favored, as Northwestern is just 2-5 on the road. However, the Boliermakers have no other advantages in this game and the only reason they're favored by this much is because of that close game against a semi-uninterested Buckeyes club. Wildcats can win this one outright. Play Northwestern +6½ (Risking 2.2 units to win 2).
SPORTS WAGERS
San Jose +110 over ST. LOUIS
Brian Elliott started for the Blues last night so there's a good chance Jaroslav Halak goes here. When betting against the Blue Notes, it's preferred that Halak is in net. If he's not, so be it, as St. Louis plays it third game in four days and tail end of back-to-backs. The Blue have a sick 22-3-4 home record, which is second to the Red Wings 22-2-1 home mark, yet the Red Wings are -160 tonight over Philly. Right off the bat that tells us that the odds makers give the Sharks a big chance here. The Blues should not be as dominant at home as they have been and as a result, a correction in their home record is likely forthcoming. St. Louis has beaten the Sharks in both games this year and it's just so tough to beat the same team three times in succession, especially quality teams like the Sharks. Now San Jose will embark on a nine-game trip and the first game of an extended trip is usually the one that sets the tone for the entire journey. The Sharks have scored three goals or more in five straight, they're in a better scheduling situation and the line strongly suggests they'll win it or take it to OT. Play: San Jose +110 (Risking 2 units).
San Jose +110 over ST. LOUIS
Brian Elliott started for the Blues last night so there's a good chance Jaroslav Halak goes here. When betting against the Blue Notes, it's preferred that Halak is in net. If he's not, so be it, as St. Louis plays it third game in four days and tail end of back-to-backs. The Blue have a sick 22-3-4 home record, which is second to the Red Wings 22-2-1 home mark, yet the Red Wings are -160 tonight over Philly. Right off the bat that tells us that the odds makers give the Sharks a big chance here. The Blues should not be as dominant at home as they have been and as a result, a correction in their home record is likely forthcoming. St. Louis has beaten the Sharks in both games this year and it's just so tough to beat the same team three times in succession, especially quality teams like the Sharks. Now San Jose will embark on a nine-game trip and the first game of an extended trip is usually the one that sets the tone for the entire journey. The Sharks have scored three goals or more in five straight, they're in a better scheduling situation and the line strongly suggests they'll win it or take it to OT. Play: San Jose +110 (Risking 2 units).
NHL
Hot teams
-- Florida is 4-2 since the All-Star game; Islanders are also 4-2 since the break, but they've lost three of last four at home.
-- Rangers won four of their last five games.
-- Anaheim is 8-4 in its last dozen games. Blue Jackets won three of their last four games.
-- Blues won nine of their last eleven home games.
-- Pittsburgh won its last five home games. Lightning won three of its last four road games.
-- Red Wings won their last nineteen home games.
Cold teams
-- Washington lost four of its last five road games.
-- Kings lost four of their last five games, scoring six goals. Dallas Stars lost eight of their last 12 games.
-- Sharks lost four of their last five road games.
-- Flyers lost five of their last seven games.
Totals
-- Four of last five Florida games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in Rangers' last eight home games.
-- Under is 13-1-2 in Kings' last sixteen road games, 5-0 in last five.
-- Eight of last nine Anaheim games stayed under total.
-- Last five San Jose games all went over the total.
-- Over is 10-4 in Tampa Bay's last fourteen games.
-- Last five Philadelphia games went over the total.
Series records
-- Islanders lost five of last seven games against Florida.
-- Washington won five of last seven games against the Rangers.
-- Dallas Stars won their last three games against Los Angeles.
-- Ducks are 5-3 in their last eight visits to Columbus.
-- San Jose won 13 of last 19 games against the Blues.
-- Lightning won three of last four games against Pittsburgh.
-- Flyers won 3-2 at Detroit in LY's meeting.
Back-to-Back
-- Florida is 1-5 on the road if it played the day before. Islanders are 0-3 at home if they played the day before.
-- Rangers are 4-0 at home if they played the day before.
-- Los Angeles is 1-7 on road if it played day before.
-- Columbus is 1-9 if it played the nite before.
-- Blues are 1-4 if they won the nite before.
-- Tampa Bay is 2-3 if it played the nite before. Penguins are 2-4 if they won the nite before.
-- Philadelphia is 3-6 if it played day before, 0-2 if it lost.
Hot teams
-- Florida is 4-2 since the All-Star game; Islanders are also 4-2 since the break, but they've lost three of last four at home.
-- Rangers won four of their last five games.
-- Anaheim is 8-4 in its last dozen games. Blue Jackets won three of their last four games.
-- Blues won nine of their last eleven home games.
-- Pittsburgh won its last five home games. Lightning won three of its last four road games.
-- Red Wings won their last nineteen home games.
Cold teams
-- Washington lost four of its last five road games.
-- Kings lost four of their last five games, scoring six goals. Dallas Stars lost eight of their last 12 games.
-- Sharks lost four of their last five road games.
-- Flyers lost five of their last seven games.
Totals
-- Four of last five Florida games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in Rangers' last eight home games.
-- Under is 13-1-2 in Kings' last sixteen road games, 5-0 in last five.
-- Eight of last nine Anaheim games stayed under total.
-- Last five San Jose games all went over the total.
-- Over is 10-4 in Tampa Bay's last fourteen games.
-- Last five Philadelphia games went over the total.
Series records
-- Islanders lost five of last seven games against Florida.
-- Washington won five of last seven games against the Rangers.
-- Dallas Stars won their last three games against Los Angeles.
-- Ducks are 5-3 in their last eight visits to Columbus.
-- San Jose won 13 of last 19 games against the Blues.
-- Lightning won three of last four games against Pittsburgh.
-- Flyers won 3-2 at Detroit in LY's meeting.
Back-to-Back
-- Florida is 1-5 on the road if it played the day before. Islanders are 0-3 at home if they played the day before.
-- Rangers are 4-0 at home if they played the day before.
-- Los Angeles is 1-7 on road if it played day before.
-- Columbus is 1-9 if it played the nite before.
-- Blues are 1-4 if they won the nite before.
-- Tampa Bay is 2-3 if it played the nite before. Penguins are 2-4 if they won the nite before.
-- Philadelphia is 3-6 if it played day before, 0-2 if it lost.
NBA
Hot Teams
-- Bulls won last five games, covering last four.
-- Detroit won/covered its last four games.
-- Miami won four of last five games, but is 2-6 vs spread in last eight games as a road favorite. Atlanta won last two games, allowing 87 points both games; they're 9-4 SU at home, 1-0 as home underdog.
-- Houston won/covered four of its last five games.
-- Memphis won its last two games, is 6-4 as a home favorite.
Cold Teams
-- Toronto lost five of last seven home games, is 2-4 as home underdog. Lakers lost nine of their thirteen road games.
-- Celtics lost last two games, scoring 87-74 points; they're 5-2 as a dog, 2-1 at home.
-- Washington is 2-7-1 vs spread as a road underdog.
-- Warriors are 2-5 vs spread in game following their last seven wins.
-- Jazz lost four of last five games, is 3-6 as a road underdog.
Wear and Tear
-- Lakers: 3rd game/4 days. Raptors: 3rd game/5 days.
-- Bulls: 3rd game/5 days. Celtics: 3rd game/4 days.
-- Wizards: 3rd game/5 nites. Pistons: 3rd game/5 nites.
-- Heat: 4th game/6 nites. Hawks: 3rd game/5 nites.
-- Rockets: Had last two nites off. Warriors: Had last two nites off.
-- Jazz: 2nd game/5 nites. Grizzlies: 3rd game/5 nites.
Totals
-- Five of last six Laker games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Boston games stayed under total.
-- Five of last six Washington road games went over.
-- Four of last five Miami games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 5-1-1 in last seven Golden State games. Four of last five Houston road games stayed under total.
-- Three of last four Utah road games went over the total.
Hot Teams
-- Bulls won last five games, covering last four.
-- Detroit won/covered its last four games.
-- Miami won four of last five games, but is 2-6 vs spread in last eight games as a road favorite. Atlanta won last two games, allowing 87 points both games; they're 9-4 SU at home, 1-0 as home underdog.
-- Houston won/covered four of its last five games.
-- Memphis won its last two games, is 6-4 as a home favorite.
Cold Teams
-- Toronto lost five of last seven home games, is 2-4 as home underdog. Lakers lost nine of their thirteen road games.
-- Celtics lost last two games, scoring 87-74 points; they're 5-2 as a dog, 2-1 at home.
-- Washington is 2-7-1 vs spread as a road underdog.
-- Warriors are 2-5 vs spread in game following their last seven wins.
-- Jazz lost four of last five games, is 3-6 as a road underdog.
Wear and Tear
-- Lakers: 3rd game/4 days. Raptors: 3rd game/5 days.
-- Bulls: 3rd game/5 days. Celtics: 3rd game/4 days.
-- Wizards: 3rd game/5 nites. Pistons: 3rd game/5 nites.
-- Heat: 4th game/6 nites. Hawks: 3rd game/5 nites.
-- Rockets: Had last two nites off. Warriors: Had last two nites off.
-- Jazz: 2nd game/5 nites. Grizzlies: 3rd game/5 nites.
Totals
-- Five of last six Laker games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Boston games stayed under total.
-- Five of last six Washington road games went over.
-- Four of last five Miami games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 5-1-1 in last seven Golden State games. Four of last five Houston road games stayed under total.
-- Three of last four Utah road games went over the total.
