LARRY NESS
Today's Pick: CALIFORNIA
CBB
Washington vs. California
9:00 EST
Cal was ranked 13 by the AP (12 by the coaches) in the preseason poll with Washington getting ranked 14th and 13th. However, as I've talked about for weeks in my CBB Notes, the 2009-10 season may turn out to be "A Year NOT to Remember" for the Pac 10. There is a very real possibility that this long-established basketball "power conference" may place just one school in this year's NCAA field for the first time since 1978, when just 32 teams were invited. Cal enters this game 15-8 (7-4), giving the Bears a one-game lead in the Pac 10 over the Huskies (16-7 / 6-5) and four other schools (Arizona, ASU, UCLA and USC). While both teams have struggled, I have to believe that Cal has the better chance to get this season turned around. Randle (19.1-4.7) and Christopher (16.3-5.)) give them the best guard duo in the league (both are seniors) plus the 6-6 Robertson (14.2-4.5) and the 6-8 Boykin (11.0-6.2) are both fifth-year seniors (experience has to count for something down the stretch). Speaking of seniors, Washington's 6-6 Pondexter has had a "breakout" senior season, averaging 20.6 PPG and 8.3 RPG (had averaged 10.9-4.9 his 1st three years). However, the 6-9 Bryan-Amaning was also expected to have a big year, but he's been a major disappointment, averaging just 7.2-5.1. Thomas (17.1-4.3-2.7) is proving his freshman season was no fluke at one guard spot, while junior Overton (8.8-2.8-3.5) makes for a solid partner on the perimeter (but not as good as Cal's duo). Cal lost 84-69 up in Seattle back on Jan 16, shooting an awful 33.3 percent as team (including 5-of-19 on threes) with only Christopher playing well with 28 points (other four starters combined for 20 points). With revenge and some 'home whistles' on their side this time around (plus Montgomery over Romar on the sidelines is a total mismatch!), expect the Bears to open a two-game lead in the Pac 10 over their chief rival. Take Cal.
Today's Pick: CALIFORNIA
CBB
Washington vs. California
9:00 EST
Cal was ranked 13 by the AP (12 by the coaches) in the preseason poll with Washington getting ranked 14th and 13th. However, as I've talked about for weeks in my CBB Notes, the 2009-10 season may turn out to be "A Year NOT to Remember" for the Pac 10. There is a very real possibility that this long-established basketball "power conference" may place just one school in this year's NCAA field for the first time since 1978, when just 32 teams were invited. Cal enters this game 15-8 (7-4), giving the Bears a one-game lead in the Pac 10 over the Huskies (16-7 / 6-5) and four other schools (Arizona, ASU, UCLA and USC). While both teams have struggled, I have to believe that Cal has the better chance to get this season turned around. Randle (19.1-4.7) and Christopher (16.3-5.)) give them the best guard duo in the league (both are seniors) plus the 6-6 Robertson (14.2-4.5) and the 6-8 Boykin (11.0-6.2) are both fifth-year seniors (experience has to count for something down the stretch). Speaking of seniors, Washington's 6-6 Pondexter has had a "breakout" senior season, averaging 20.6 PPG and 8.3 RPG (had averaged 10.9-4.9 his 1st three years). However, the 6-9 Bryan-Amaning was also expected to have a big year, but he's been a major disappointment, averaging just 7.2-5.1. Thomas (17.1-4.3-2.7) is proving his freshman season was no fluke at one guard spot, while junior Overton (8.8-2.8-3.5) makes for a solid partner on the perimeter (but not as good as Cal's duo). Cal lost 84-69 up in Seattle back on Jan 16, shooting an awful 33.3 percent as team (including 5-of-19 on threes) with only Christopher playing well with 28 points (other four starters combined for 20 points). With revenge and some 'home whistles' on their side this time around (plus Montgomery over Romar on the sidelines is a total mismatch!), expect the Bears to open a two-game lead in the Pac 10 over their chief rival. Take Cal.
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Dominic Fazzini
Thursday's winner
20 Dime -- CALIFORNIA (minus points vs. Washington)
CALIFORNIA
The Huskies have been solid at home, going 16-1, but you get them on the road and they are a totally different team, going winless in five games.
They are also overly reliant on Quincy Pondexter (20.6 ppg, 8.3 rebounds) and Isaiah Thomas (17.1 ppg) for offensive production, and if one of them has an off game, the Huskies' chances of winning go down significantly with no other player averaging more than 8.8 ppg.
The Golden Bears are 11-2 at home this season, and now get to play in Berkeley after four straight road games.
And unlike Washington, California has four players who average double digits in scoring, led by guards Jerome Randle (19.1 ppg) and Patrick Christopher (16.3 ppg).
Washington beat the Bears 84-69 in Seattle on Jan. 16 as Pondexter and Thomas combined for 45 points for the Huskies. But Randle had just five points on 2-for-9 shooting and eight turnovers as he was limited by foul trouble and a sore right knee.
Despite losing that last meeting, Cal is 5-2-1 in its last eight games against Washington, and it is also on ATS runs of 10-4 as a favorite and 7-3 as a home favorite. The Huskies, meanwhile, are on ATS slides of 7-16 overall, 0-5 on the road and 0-4 as an underdog. Take the Golden Bears to roll to an easy victory and cover the points tonight.
Hey anyone want to get a pick, Budin has a good one. He's on a loss from the superbowl, and usually has a good pick after a loss.
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Dominic Fazzini
Thursday's winner
20 Dime -- CALIFORNIA (minus points vs. Washington)
CALIFORNIA
The Huskies have been solid at home, going 16-1, but you get them on the road and they are a totally different team, going winless in five games.
They are also overly reliant on Quincy Pondexter (20.6 ppg, 8.3 rebounds) and Isaiah Thomas (17.1 ppg) for offensive production, and if one of them has an off game, the Huskies' chances of winning go down significantly with no other player averaging more than 8.8 ppg.
The Golden Bears are 11-2 at home this season, and now get to play in Berkeley after four straight road games.
And unlike Washington, California has four players who average double digits in scoring, led by guards Jerome Randle (19.1 ppg) and Patrick Christopher (16.3 ppg).
Washington beat the Bears 84-69 in Seattle on Jan. 16 as Pondexter and Thomas combined for 45 points for the Huskies. But Randle had just five points on 2-for-9 shooting and eight turnovers as he was limited by foul trouble and a sore right knee.
Despite losing that last meeting, Cal is 5-2-1 in its last eight games against Washington, and it is also on ATS runs of 10-4 as a favorite and 7-3 as a home favorite. The Huskies, meanwhile, are on ATS slides of 7-16 overall, 0-5 on the road and 0-4 as an underdog. Take the Golden Bears to roll to an easy victory and cover the points tonight.
Hey anyone want to get a pick, Budin has a good one. He's on a loss from the superbowl, and usually has a good pick after a loss.
WESTCOASTCAPPER
Long Beach State
3:2.5 D:1.5 B:2 S/R: 2.5 A/TO:2 FT:1 PPG:73
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Cal Poly SLO
3: 2 D:1 B: 2.5 S/R: 2 TO/A:1 FT:3 PPG:68
The pre-season favorite Long Beach State takes to the road and travels north to meet Cal Poly on Thursday evening. Both these teams are 5 and 5 in conference. The Beach has a 3 and 8 away record while Poly has a 5 and 3 at home. In the first match up between these two teams Poly dismantled LB St. by a score of 90 to 79 at the Pyramid in Long Beach. Long Beach features double double man TJ Robinson who leads the Big West in rebounding with over 10pg. Additionally, Robinson is averaging 15 ppg. Eugene Phelps is also contributing and won the Big West player of the week last week. In fact, 5 different players from this team have won this honor this year. Unfortunately, for Long Beach, conference play has seen their ppg fall. One of the main reasons for this is the falling off of G Greg Plater. Long Beach relies on Plater and G Gilling to provide the team with a threat from behind the arc. Since Plater's stats have come down so have has the team. It is easy to conclude that LB St. has underachieved this year. Cal Poly is a guard oriented team who lost its size with the loss of C Donahue to academics a while back. Since then the team has relied on outstanding guard Lorenzo Keeler who is averaging 15 ppg. Keeler has scored more than 30 points in 2 games and has scored 20+ in 8 games. The team has had surprising contribution from Bench Forward David Hanson. His production has kept this team competitive. Poly must shoot its free throws successfully. Though they are shooting above 70% in this category, lapses cost them games vs. CSUN and Bakersfield. Even though Long Beach State has not lived up to expectations the money is still going toward them in the Sportsbook. The westcoastcapper has Poly winning by 2 and will play:
Poly +5.5 for 1 unit.
Long Beach State
3:2.5 D:1.5 B:2 S/R: 2.5 A/TO:2 FT:1 PPG:73
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Cal Poly SLO
3: 2 D:1 B: 2.5 S/R: 2 TO/A:1 FT:3 PPG:68
The pre-season favorite Long Beach State takes to the road and travels north to meet Cal Poly on Thursday evening. Both these teams are 5 and 5 in conference. The Beach has a 3 and 8 away record while Poly has a 5 and 3 at home. In the first match up between these two teams Poly dismantled LB St. by a score of 90 to 79 at the Pyramid in Long Beach. Long Beach features double double man TJ Robinson who leads the Big West in rebounding with over 10pg. Additionally, Robinson is averaging 15 ppg. Eugene Phelps is also contributing and won the Big West player of the week last week. In fact, 5 different players from this team have won this honor this year. Unfortunately, for Long Beach, conference play has seen their ppg fall. One of the main reasons for this is the falling off of G Greg Plater. Long Beach relies on Plater and G Gilling to provide the team with a threat from behind the arc. Since Plater's stats have come down so have has the team. It is easy to conclude that LB St. has underachieved this year. Cal Poly is a guard oriented team who lost its size with the loss of C Donahue to academics a while back. Since then the team has relied on outstanding guard Lorenzo Keeler who is averaging 15 ppg. Keeler has scored more than 30 points in 2 games and has scored 20+ in 8 games. The team has had surprising contribution from Bench Forward David Hanson. His production has kept this team competitive. Poly must shoot its free throws successfully. Though they are shooting above 70% in this category, lapses cost them games vs. CSUN and Bakersfield. Even though Long Beach State has not lived up to expectations the money is still going toward them in the Sportsbook. The westcoastcapper has Poly winning by 2 and will play:
Poly +5.5 for 1 unit.
Marco D'Angelo
double-dime bet 553 Oregon 6.5 (-110) Bodog vs 554 Arizona
Analysis: PLAY: OREGON
RATING: DOUBLE DIME PLAY
Tonight Oregon travels to play Arizona and I expect a very big effort from Oregon tonight as they are coming off their worst game of the year in their last game losing to their arch rival Oregon St 62-42. Scoring only 42 points in their last game is getting us great line value here. And the fact that Arizona already beat Oregon at Oregon gives us even more value. I have this game as a 1-3 point game either way so lets grab the points here. Take OREGON as MARCO'S 5* KEY RELEASE.
Marco Rated this Play a 5* on his Executive Late Phone Service
double-dime bet 553 Oregon 6.5 (-110) Bodog vs 554 Arizona
Analysis: PLAY: OREGON
RATING: DOUBLE DIME PLAY
Tonight Oregon travels to play Arizona and I expect a very big effort from Oregon tonight as they are coming off their worst game of the year in their last game losing to their arch rival Oregon St 62-42. Scoring only 42 points in their last game is getting us great line value here. And the fact that Arizona already beat Oregon at Oregon gives us even more value. I have this game as a 1-3 point game either way so lets grab the points here. Take OREGON as MARCO'S 5* KEY RELEASE.
Marco Rated this Play a 5* on his Executive Late Phone Service
ATSKINGS
Sal Devito
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2/11 - This is Sal Devito. For those of you that followed my games yesterday, It was Bittersweet, Bitter in the fact that in all of my years of handicapping I have never Had to check the weather report for a Basketball game played indoors. I most likely would never have released a 5* play on New Jersey as only 1,000 fans showed up to cheer on the home team, New Jersey hung tough for 3 quarters but just quit towards the end of the 3rd. Now the Sweet Part, UCONN covered the generous number making a fierce 2nd half comeback after being down 16 to even the score with only about 30 secs remaining easily scoring us a nice 5* win and cover.
Today I am releasing a 4* TNT Special on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Cleveland comes into tonights game barely squeaking by the Nets 2 nights ago, I expect them to play more "Motivated" basketball tonight. Cleveland is 3-1 as a home fav of 6-9pts TY, and they win 70% of their games vs teams with winning records. Cleveland has won 12 straight games and is 14-1 their L15. They have failed to cover in their last 2 wins, but covered 6 straight prior to that. Now coming off rest they will face the Orlando Magic who last night went into Chicago and served a beatdown to the Bulls easily winning by 20, now they must travel to Cleveland and play in one of arguably the toughest place to play in the Entire league Quicken Loans Arena. Great Let down spot for the Magic. Orlando is 3-8 ATS vs Central Div opponents TY. Right now Cleveland is playing its best ball of the season Lets not forget that last year Orlando booted Cleveland out of the playoffs, so their definitely may be some payback involved. Lebron James was quoted after Tues nights game against Nets as saying "They’re coming into our building, and right now we’re the best team in the NBA, It’s going to be a fun one.” Shaq on the other hand has had a longstanding grudge against Howard was quoted as saying " “It’s going to be a good matchup,” who has averaged15.3 points on 63.9 percent shooting during the Cavs winning streak. “Hopefully they play me one on one and hopefully they let us play.” - taking a shot at Howard. Cleveland has won 21 of 22 games (95%) at home this year and I expect that number to continue. Lay the Points as this Soap Opera is over by halftime. Best of Luck - Sal Devito
Sal Devito
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2/11 - This is Sal Devito. For those of you that followed my games yesterday, It was Bittersweet, Bitter in the fact that in all of my years of handicapping I have never Had to check the weather report for a Basketball game played indoors. I most likely would never have released a 5* play on New Jersey as only 1,000 fans showed up to cheer on the home team, New Jersey hung tough for 3 quarters but just quit towards the end of the 3rd. Now the Sweet Part, UCONN covered the generous number making a fierce 2nd half comeback after being down 16 to even the score with only about 30 secs remaining easily scoring us a nice 5* win and cover.
Today I am releasing a 4* TNT Special on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Cleveland comes into tonights game barely squeaking by the Nets 2 nights ago, I expect them to play more "Motivated" basketball tonight. Cleveland is 3-1 as a home fav of 6-9pts TY, and they win 70% of their games vs teams with winning records. Cleveland has won 12 straight games and is 14-1 their L15. They have failed to cover in their last 2 wins, but covered 6 straight prior to that. Now coming off rest they will face the Orlando Magic who last night went into Chicago and served a beatdown to the Bulls easily winning by 20, now they must travel to Cleveland and play in one of arguably the toughest place to play in the Entire league Quicken Loans Arena. Great Let down spot for the Magic. Orlando is 3-8 ATS vs Central Div opponents TY. Right now Cleveland is playing its best ball of the season Lets not forget that last year Orlando booted Cleveland out of the playoffs, so their definitely may be some payback involved. Lebron James was quoted after Tues nights game against Nets as saying "They’re coming into our building, and right now we’re the best team in the NBA, It’s going to be a fun one.” Shaq on the other hand has had a longstanding grudge against Howard was quoted as saying " “It’s going to be a good matchup,” who has averaged15.3 points on 63.9 percent shooting during the Cavs winning streak. “Hopefully they play me one on one and hopefully they let us play.” - taking a shot at Howard. Cleveland has won 21 of 22 games (95%) at home this year and I expect that number to continue. Lay the Points as this Soap Opera is over by halftime. Best of Luck - Sal Devito
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Big Al McMordie
1* Denver Nuggets,
Black Widow
1* San Diego Toreros, +10.5
Bobby Maxwell
3* Stanford Cardinal, -5
Brian Marshall
* Stanford Cardinal, -4
Craig Davis
2* Cleveland Cavaliers,
Craig Trapp
* Utah State Aggies, -7
Dave Price
1* Oregon State Beavers, Under 116.5
Dominic Fazzini
3* Butler Bulldogs, -12
Drew Gordon
4* Minnesota Golden Gophers, -8
High Stakes Syndicate
* Utah State Aggies,
InfoPlays
3* Denver Nuggets, -5.5
Jack Jones
* Saint Mary's Gaels, +6
James Patrick Sports
* Cleveland Cavaliers, Under
Jim Feist
* Denver Nuggets, Over
Jimmy Boyd
1* Cleveland Cavaliers, Under 194.5
Karl Garrett
3* Louisville Cardinals, -4
Kyle Hunter
1* Arizona Wildcats,
Larry Ness
* California Golden Bears,
Lee Kostroski
* Mississippi Rebels (Ole Miss), +4.5
Marc Lawrence (Preferred Picks)
* Orlando Magic,
Mike Wynn
* Fresno State Bulldogs, -4
Nelly
* North Texas Mean Green,
Razor Sharp
* Utah State Aggies, -8.5
Rob Vinciletti
* Washington State Cougars, +4
Rocketman
1* Orlando Magic, +6
Sam Martin
* Seton Hall Pirates,
Scott Delaney
1* Minnesota Golden Gophers,
Stan Lisowski
* Cleveland Cavaliers,
Stephen Nover
4* Gonzaga Bulldogs, -6
Steve Merril
* California Golden Bears, -4.5
Vegas Steam Line
* Gonzaga Bulldogs, -5.5
Vernon Croy
1* Minnesota Golden Gophers,
Big Al McMordie
1* Denver Nuggets,
Black Widow
1* San Diego Toreros, +10.5
Bobby Maxwell
3* Stanford Cardinal, -5
Brian Marshall
* Stanford Cardinal, -4
Craig Davis
2* Cleveland Cavaliers,
Craig Trapp
* Utah State Aggies, -7
Dave Price
1* Oregon State Beavers, Under 116.5
Dominic Fazzini
3* Butler Bulldogs, -12
Drew Gordon
4* Minnesota Golden Gophers, -8
High Stakes Syndicate
* Utah State Aggies,
InfoPlays
3* Denver Nuggets, -5.5
Jack Jones
* Saint Mary's Gaels, +6
James Patrick Sports
* Cleveland Cavaliers, Under
Jim Feist
* Denver Nuggets, Over
Jimmy Boyd
1* Cleveland Cavaliers, Under 194.5
Karl Garrett
3* Louisville Cardinals, -4
Kyle Hunter
1* Arizona Wildcats,
Larry Ness
* California Golden Bears,
Lee Kostroski
* Mississippi Rebels (Ole Miss), +4.5
Marc Lawrence (Preferred Picks)
* Orlando Magic,
Mike Wynn
* Fresno State Bulldogs, -4
Nelly
* North Texas Mean Green,
Razor Sharp
* Utah State Aggies, -8.5
Rob Vinciletti
* Washington State Cougars, +4
Rocketman
1* Orlando Magic, +6
Sam Martin
* Seton Hall Pirates,
Scott Delaney
1* Minnesota Golden Gophers,
Stan Lisowski
* Cleveland Cavaliers,
Stephen Nover
4* Gonzaga Bulldogs, -6
Steve Merril
* California Golden Bears, -4.5
Vegas Steam Line
* Gonzaga Bulldogs, -5.5
Vernon Croy
1* Minnesota Golden Gophers,
Tony LaDuke
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