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At 1 pm, our SEC Tourney Game of the Year is on the Kentucky Wildcats minus the points over Mississippi.
At 5:30 pm, our Mountain West Tourney Game of the Year is on the UNLV Rebels minus the points over San Diego State. The Rebels will be playing this game in front of their home fans at Thomas & Mack Arena, and it's not wise to go against a home team in conference tourney games unless one has a very good reason.
At 1 pm, our SEC Tourney Game of the Year is on the Kentucky Wildcats minus the points over Mississippi.
At 5:30 pm, our Mountain West Tourney Game of the Year is on the UNLV Rebels minus the points over San Diego State. The Rebels will be playing this game in front of their home fans at Thomas & Mack Arena, and it's not wise to go against a home team in conference tourney games unless one has a very good reason.
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Robin Banks
Record last 30 days (All plays documented www.getitin.net)
Overall 17-6
NCAAB 8-2
NHL 3-2
NBA 6-2
SOUTHERN MISS (15 - 16) vs. UAB (21 - 10) @ 2:30 PM
The UAB Blazers, the 3rd seed in C-USA tourney, will take on 11th seeded Golden Eagles of Southern Miss. USM pulled the upset over UCF 77-53 to advance to today’s second round matchup.
UAB and Southern Miss will meet for a third time this year, UAB has dominated this matchup this season, winning by 30 at home (86-56). And winning by 17 on road (66-49).
Southern Miss’s first win in almost a month Yesterday does nothing to make me think they are a better team than they have displayed all year. USM is 3-15 ATS in last 18.USM is also 4-17 ATS off an upset win over a conference rival as an underdog since 1997.
UAB on the other hand come in today’s game off a first round bye, going 21-10 on the season, and 11-5 in conference play. One fact that I love from a team is that as a team, the Blazers are leading Conference USA in field goal percentage, connecting on 46.1 percent of their shots from the floor, while also hitting 33.5 percent from beyond the arc this season.
I expect both teams to show there true colors today. Another UAB blowout!
UAB-9
Robin Banks
Record last 30 days (All plays documented www.getitin.net)
Overall 17-6
NCAAB 8-2
NHL 3-2
NBA 6-2
SOUTHERN MISS (15 - 16) vs. UAB (21 - 10) @ 2:30 PM
The UAB Blazers, the 3rd seed in C-USA tourney, will take on 11th seeded Golden Eagles of Southern Miss. USM pulled the upset over UCF 77-53 to advance to today’s second round matchup.
UAB and Southern Miss will meet for a third time this year, UAB has dominated this matchup this season, winning by 30 at home (86-56). And winning by 17 on road (66-49).
Southern Miss’s first win in almost a month Yesterday does nothing to make me think they are a better team than they have displayed all year. USM is 3-15 ATS in last 18.USM is also 4-17 ATS off an upset win over a conference rival as an underdog since 1997.
UAB on the other hand come in today’s game off a first round bye, going 21-10 on the season, and 11-5 in conference play. One fact that I love from a team is that as a team, the Blazers are leading Conference USA in field goal percentage, connecting on 46.1 percent of their shots from the floor, while also hitting 33.5 percent from beyond the arc this season.
I expect both teams to show there true colors today. Another UAB blowout!
UAB-9
Jason Johnson
West Virginia vs Pittsburgh
Pick: Pittsburgh -3.5
West Virginia struggled at times with Notre Dame last night because they are ewak in the paint. Now imagines what DeJuan Blair is going to do to them! The Panthers are already 2-0 against the Mountaineers both SU and ATS this season and both wins came by double digits. Nothing has changed between then and now so I'm expecting another double digit win as the Panthers look to secure a number one seed in the NCAA tournament.
West Virginia vs Pittsburgh
Pick: Pittsburgh -3.5
West Virginia struggled at times with Notre Dame last night because they are ewak in the paint. Now imagines what DeJuan Blair is going to do to them! The Panthers are already 2-0 against the Mountaineers both SU and ATS this season and both wins came by double digits. Nothing has changed between then and now so I'm expecting another double digit win as the Panthers look to secure a number one seed in the NCAA tournament.
Game: Pittsburgh at Columbus (7:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: Columbus -110 (moneyline)
The Penguins have won seven straight games. They have also won nine out of 10, but the margins have gotten thinner, as their last two wins required shootouts to get it done. The Blue Jackets have been a tough out at home all season long, and have dominated the Eastern Conference with an 11-2 mark. The Penguins have struggled when their opponent is off a game scoring two goals or less, as they are just 4-11 in their last 15. The opposite is true of the Blue Jackets as they have been 12-4 after scoring two goals or less. This has been a home-dominated series with the visitor not being able to break through as the home team has won the last five in this series. I look for that to continue tonight. The Blue Jackets get this one.
Pick: Columbus -110 (moneyline)
The Penguins have won seven straight games. They have also won nine out of 10, but the margins have gotten thinner, as their last two wins required shootouts to get it done. The Blue Jackets have been a tough out at home all season long, and have dominated the Eastern Conference with an 11-2 mark. The Penguins have struggled when their opponent is off a game scoring two goals or less, as they are just 4-11 in their last 15. The opposite is true of the Blue Jackets as they have been 12-4 after scoring two goals or less. This has been a home-dominated series with the visitor not being able to break through as the home team has won the last five in this series. I look for that to continue tonight. The Blue Jackets get this one.
Robin Banks
SOUTHERN MISS (15 - 16) vs. UAB (21 - 10) @ 2:30 PM
The UAB Blazers, the 3rd seed in C-USA tourney, will take on 11th seeded Golden Eagles of Southern Miss. USM pulled the upset over UCF 77-53 to advance to today’s second round matchup.
UAB and Southern Miss will meet for a third time this year, UAB has dominated this matchup this season, winning by 30 at home (86-56). And winning by 17 on road (66-49).
Southern Miss’s first win in almost a month Yesterday does nothing to make me think they are a better team than they have displayed all year. USM is 3-15 ATS in last 18.USM is also 4-17 ATS off an upset win over a conference rival as an underdog since 1997.
UAB on the other hand come in today’s game off a first round bye, going 21-10 on the season, and 11-5 in conference play. One fact that I love from a team is that as a team, the Blazers are leading Conference USA in field goal percentage, connecting on 46.1 percent of their shots from the floor, while also hitting 33.5 percent from beyond the arc this season.
I expect both teams to show there true colors today. Another UAB blowout!
UAB-9
SOUTHERN MISS (15 - 16) vs. UAB (21 - 10) @ 2:30 PM
The UAB Blazers, the 3rd seed in C-USA tourney, will take on 11th seeded Golden Eagles of Southern Miss. USM pulled the upset over UCF 77-53 to advance to today’s second round matchup.
UAB and Southern Miss will meet for a third time this year, UAB has dominated this matchup this season, winning by 30 at home (86-56). And winning by 17 on road (66-49).
Southern Miss’s first win in almost a month Yesterday does nothing to make me think they are a better team than they have displayed all year. USM is 3-15 ATS in last 18.USM is also 4-17 ATS off an upset win over a conference rival as an underdog since 1997.
UAB on the other hand come in today’s game off a first round bye, going 21-10 on the season, and 11-5 in conference play. One fact that I love from a team is that as a team, the Blazers are leading Conference USA in field goal percentage, connecting on 46.1 percent of their shots from the floor, while also hitting 33.5 percent from beyond the arc this season.
I expect both teams to show there true colors today. Another UAB blowout!
UAB-9
Karl Garrett
40 DIMER - GEORGIA TECH (2:20 PM TIP-OFF!)....20 DIMER - TEXAS...10 DIMER - SAN ANTONIO
40 DIMER - GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS - 2:20 PM TIP-OFF!!!!!
Keep in mind, this is an afternoon tip-off, so make sure to get down early on this baby!
I know Georgia Tech is just 11-18 on the season, including getting swept in the season series by the Tigers, but both games saw the Yellow Jackets come within a basket of covering.
Playing at the Georgia Dome has got to give the Techsters a bit of a boost, and I suspect they will be an outright threat for the better part of the 40 minutes Thursday afternoon in Atlanta.
Clemson doesn't exactly enter brimming with confidence, as the Tigers 3 of their last 4 straight up, and 5 of their last 9 straight up! I am sure Oliver Purnell's team will be happy with any win they can get, and I really see this one going right down to the wire.
Take the points as Georgia Tech makes it 7 straight 40 Dime College Dog Shockers for the G-Man!
20 DIMER - TEXAS LONGHORNS - 3:00 PM
While Texas didn't cover yesterday against Colorado, they were also never threatened in that game. Sure, this is a back-to-back situation, but I like the fact the Longhorns got themselves familiar with the venue, and I think that will give them a little bit of an advantage.
Kansas State is just 3-4 straight up their last 7, but it is their spread mark that has me liking the Longhorns, as the Wildcats have failed 4 straight, and are 0-5-1 against the spread their last 6 lined games.
This is a revenge spot for the 'Horns who did lose an 85-81 overtime affair at home to K-State back on January 31st.
The Longhorns have won 3 of the last 5, and 6 of the last 10 series meetings, and a straight up win today would likely cover this one, especially if Texas hits their free throws, which I think they will.
Lay it!
10 DIMER - SAN ANTONIO SPURS
Obvious bad schedule spot for the Lakers who had to tangle with the Rockets last night, and while the Lakers are 10-5 when playing with no rest, the Spurs have had an extra days rest, and they are riding a 3-game win and cover streak on this current 4-game homestand.
The home team has won both meetings this season, and the host has won 9 of the last 10 - playoffs included - dating back to 2007.
With this game priced near a pick, have to side with the rested host over the back-to-back traveling visitor, even if the visitor is Kobe and the Lakers.
Take San Antone as they complete the homestand at 4-0 both straight up, and against the spread.
Feast on it
40 DIMER - GEORGIA TECH (2:20 PM TIP-OFF!)....20 DIMER - TEXAS...10 DIMER - SAN ANTONIO
40 DIMER - GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS - 2:20 PM TIP-OFF!!!!!
Keep in mind, this is an afternoon tip-off, so make sure to get down early on this baby!
I know Georgia Tech is just 11-18 on the season, including getting swept in the season series by the Tigers, but both games saw the Yellow Jackets come within a basket of covering.
Playing at the Georgia Dome has got to give the Techsters a bit of a boost, and I suspect they will be an outright threat for the better part of the 40 minutes Thursday afternoon in Atlanta.
Clemson doesn't exactly enter brimming with confidence, as the Tigers 3 of their last 4 straight up, and 5 of their last 9 straight up! I am sure Oliver Purnell's team will be happy with any win they can get, and I really see this one going right down to the wire.
Take the points as Georgia Tech makes it 7 straight 40 Dime College Dog Shockers for the G-Man!
20 DIMER - TEXAS LONGHORNS - 3:00 PM
While Texas didn't cover yesterday against Colorado, they were also never threatened in that game. Sure, this is a back-to-back situation, but I like the fact the Longhorns got themselves familiar with the venue, and I think that will give them a little bit of an advantage.
Kansas State is just 3-4 straight up their last 7, but it is their spread mark that has me liking the Longhorns, as the Wildcats have failed 4 straight, and are 0-5-1 against the spread their last 6 lined games.
This is a revenge spot for the 'Horns who did lose an 85-81 overtime affair at home to K-State back on January 31st.
The Longhorns have won 3 of the last 5, and 6 of the last 10 series meetings, and a straight up win today would likely cover this one, especially if Texas hits their free throws, which I think they will.
Lay it!
10 DIMER - SAN ANTONIO SPURS
Obvious bad schedule spot for the Lakers who had to tangle with the Rockets last night, and while the Lakers are 10-5 when playing with no rest, the Spurs have had an extra days rest, and they are riding a 3-game win and cover streak on this current 4-game homestand.
The home team has won both meetings this season, and the host has won 9 of the last 10 - playoffs included - dating back to 2007.
With this game priced near a pick, have to side with the rested host over the back-to-back traveling visitor, even if the visitor is Kobe and the Lakers.
Take San Antone as they complete the homestand at 4-0 both straight up, and against the spread.
Feast on it
Handicapper: Evan Altemus
Sport: College Basketball
Game: Indiana University Hoosiers @ Penn State Nittany Lions - Thursday March 12, 2009 5:00 pm
Pick: 3 units ATS: Indiana University Hoosiers +9 (-110)
Indiana has continued to play hard under 1st year coach Tom Crean. They have shown improvement throughout the season as well. The Hoosiers have the added confidence of knowing that they can play with Penn State because of a close three point loss to them just two weeks ago. In addition, that game was played at Penn State with the Nittany Lions needing a good performance to make it to the tournament. The Nittany Lions are going to be the much more nervous team in this match-up, as every national media outlet has them labeled as an obvious bubble team. Penn State also hasn’t been able to beat teams by margin this season, as they play up or down to the opponent they’re facing. Indiana’s best guard, Devan Dumes, is going to play in this game after taking a few days to rest his knee injury. He is the absolute key to Indiana’s success. Look for the Hoosiers to take this game down to the wire.
3 UNIT SELECTION
Sport: College Basketball
Game: Indiana University Hoosiers @ Penn State Nittany Lions - Thursday March 12, 2009 5:00 pm
Pick: 3 units ATS: Indiana University Hoosiers +9 (-110)
Indiana has continued to play hard under 1st year coach Tom Crean. They have shown improvement throughout the season as well. The Hoosiers have the added confidence of knowing that they can play with Penn State because of a close three point loss to them just two weeks ago. In addition, that game was played at Penn State with the Nittany Lions needing a good performance to make it to the tournament. The Nittany Lions are going to be the much more nervous team in this match-up, as every national media outlet has them labeled as an obvious bubble team. Penn State also hasn’t been able to beat teams by margin this season, as they play up or down to the opponent they’re facing. Indiana’s best guard, Devan Dumes, is going to play in this game after taking a few days to rest his knee injury. He is the absolute key to Indiana’s success. Look for the Hoosiers to take this game down to the wire.
3 UNIT SELECTION
Kindergartencapper
With all the unders, I would tread lightly.
Clemson over 143
#3 vs. #4 paced teams in the ACC get a line at 143..hmm. Both teams shot under 40.5% FG in the 132 meeting at Clemson. They scored 154 in the other meeting. They are 19-12 combined in o/u for conf. play. I really wouldn't be suprised if Clemson scored 80. Both games had a lot of fouls and I think this will not be any different.
Boise over 158
This one should be a fun one. 8-3 combined in overs that are set at 150 or higher for these two teams. The first two meetings went for 196(87 FH, 109 SH), 171(79 FH, 92 SH) Thse teams avg. 91.75 per half. It's worth a try to me...should definitely be interesting.
3-1 yesterday
With all the unders, I would tread lightly.
Clemson over 143
#3 vs. #4 paced teams in the ACC get a line at 143..hmm. Both teams shot under 40.5% FG in the 132 meeting at Clemson. They scored 154 in the other meeting. They are 19-12 combined in o/u for conf. play. I really wouldn't be suprised if Clemson scored 80. Both games had a lot of fouls and I think this will not be any different.
Boise over 158
This one should be a fun one. 8-3 combined in overs that are set at 150 or higher for these two teams. The first two meetings went for 196(87 FH, 109 SH), 171(79 FH, 92 SH) Thse teams avg. 91.75 per half. It's worth a try to me...should definitely be interesting.
3-1 yesterday
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