Nick "BookieKiller" Parsons
MINNESOTA -8.5
For a number of different reasons I believe the value in this game is on Minnesota:
Jason Bohannon scored 18 points to lead the hot-shooting Badgers to a 62-44 victory over Michigan on Saturday.
The Badgers missed just seven shots in the first half but cooled off in the second. It mattered little, however, as Michigan (11-12, 4-7) made just one field goal in the first 8 minutes and never got closer than 12 points the rest of the game.
Wisconsin outrebounded the Wolverines 21-4 on the defensive glass and held Michigan’s Manny Harris—the conference’s second-leading scorer—to 11 points, almost eight below his average; I expect another letdown this evening.
Keep in mind that Michigan is just 1-5 SU its last six overall and a brutal 1-7 SU its last eight on the road.
On the other side of the court: Lawrence Westbrook’s long jumper as time expired capped a frantic final minute and Ralph Sampson III had 13 points and two key blocks late to lead Minnesota past Penn State 66-64 on Saturday.
Westbrook skipped to center court to join his jubilant teammates after his desperation shot from the left corner went in to give Minnesota (14-8, 5-5 Big Ten) just its second road victory of the season.
I expect this team to build off that victory in front of the home town faithful.
It's true that Minnesota is 0-5 ATS its last five overall, however it always plays tough at home; 6-3 ATS its last nine at Williams Arena.
Bottom line: Look for MINNESOTA to improve to 6-2 ATS this year when playing against a team with a losing record and for Michigan to fall to 3-4 ATS after scoring 60 points or less in its previous contest!
*6* MINNESOTA.
MINNESOTA -8.5
For a number of different reasons I believe the value in this game is on Minnesota:
Jason Bohannon scored 18 points to lead the hot-shooting Badgers to a 62-44 victory over Michigan on Saturday.
The Badgers missed just seven shots in the first half but cooled off in the second. It mattered little, however, as Michigan (11-12, 4-7) made just one field goal in the first 8 minutes and never got closer than 12 points the rest of the game.
Wisconsin outrebounded the Wolverines 21-4 on the defensive glass and held Michigan’s Manny Harris—the conference’s second-leading scorer—to 11 points, almost eight below his average; I expect another letdown this evening.
Keep in mind that Michigan is just 1-5 SU its last six overall and a brutal 1-7 SU its last eight on the road.
On the other side of the court: Lawrence Westbrook’s long jumper as time expired capped a frantic final minute and Ralph Sampson III had 13 points and two key blocks late to lead Minnesota past Penn State 66-64 on Saturday.
Westbrook skipped to center court to join his jubilant teammates after his desperation shot from the left corner went in to give Minnesota (14-8, 5-5 Big Ten) just its second road victory of the season.
I expect this team to build off that victory in front of the home town faithful.
It's true that Minnesota is 0-5 ATS its last five overall, however it always plays tough at home; 6-3 ATS its last nine at Williams Arena.
Bottom line: Look for MINNESOTA to improve to 6-2 ATS this year when playing against a team with a losing record and for Michigan to fall to 3-4 ATS after scoring 60 points or less in its previous contest!
*6* MINNESOTA.
Spartan
DENVER NUGGETS -5.5
Candidly what prevented this from being a Triple was the status of Kenyan Martin whose playing status in not 100% clear as I post this. I lend little credibility to what I hear from the media through the day. How many times have we heard a guy was not playing and then tune into the game and low and behold, there he is lacing up the shoes and taking the floor, happens all the time. This Spurs team just frankly is not the same caliber club we have grown accustomed to the past several years. It has all the appearance of a team in dire need of an all star break. I just think Denver is one of the last places this Spurs team needs to be at tonight. In my view this team is looking for some answers right now to get their season back into gear. They picked up Richard Jefferson in the off season to bring some fresher legs to the team and he has under achieved, Tony Parkers offensive production thus far is at a 5 year low, Ginoblis production is his worst in 6 seasons. I like Gregg Popovich and respect his track record but if he can get this thing turned around and push deep into the playoffs it may be one of this crowning moments as a head coach. Now, one thing about it also that cannot be ignored is the fact that this is a very proud Spurs team and they can rise up at times and still bare their teeth. I fully expect them to compete hard tonight, I just don't think they will bring enough to stay within what I view as a reasonable number for Denver to clear. Double Star Release on Denver and lay the 5.5 points guys.
DENVER NUGGETS -5.5
Candidly what prevented this from being a Triple was the status of Kenyan Martin whose playing status in not 100% clear as I post this. I lend little credibility to what I hear from the media through the day. How many times have we heard a guy was not playing and then tune into the game and low and behold, there he is lacing up the shoes and taking the floor, happens all the time. This Spurs team just frankly is not the same caliber club we have grown accustomed to the past several years. It has all the appearance of a team in dire need of an all star break. I just think Denver is one of the last places this Spurs team needs to be at tonight. In my view this team is looking for some answers right now to get their season back into gear. They picked up Richard Jefferson in the off season to bring some fresher legs to the team and he has under achieved, Tony Parkers offensive production thus far is at a 5 year low, Ginoblis production is his worst in 6 seasons. I like Gregg Popovich and respect his track record but if he can get this thing turned around and push deep into the playoffs it may be one of this crowning moments as a head coach. Now, one thing about it also that cannot be ignored is the fact that this is a very proud Spurs team and they can rise up at times and still bare their teeth. I fully expect them to compete hard tonight, I just don't think they will bring enough to stay within what I view as a reasonable number for Denver to clear. Double Star Release on Denver and lay the 5.5 points guys.
Ron Raymond
OTTAWA SENATORS +115
Calgary must bring out the best in some NHL teams, because home teams are 22-5 SU after they play Calgary this year. Elliot should get the nod and he’s 13-4 at home this year. When OTTAWA played as a home team - During Last 3 Years - With SU Record of 6 Win 1 Lost in L7G; the Senators are 10-1 SU in this cycle. (2*) Take Ottawa.
OTTAWA SENATORS +115
Calgary must bring out the best in some NHL teams, because home teams are 22-5 SU after they play Calgary this year. Elliot should get the nod and he’s 13-4 at home this year. When OTTAWA played as a home team - During Last 3 Years - With SU Record of 6 Win 1 Lost in L7G; the Senators are 10-1 SU in this cycle. (2*) Take Ottawa.
Tony George
DENVER NUGGETS -5.5
This is the BEST SCENARIO on the planet to take Denver. A home team for starters. A team that can score lights out at home against a struggling team. This is in the altitude and that makes a huge difference because this is the 5th straight road game for the Spurs, which is always a go against spot. The Spurs will struggle against the fast paced offense and the Spurs defense is a shell of it old self. The Spurs are a bad TNT team, they are 1-7 ATS their last 8 on TNT. A no brainer for me here.
Play 2 Units on Denver.
DENVER NUGGETS -5.5
This is the BEST SCENARIO on the planet to take Denver. A home team for starters. A team that can score lights out at home against a struggling team. This is in the altitude and that makes a huge difference because this is the 5th straight road game for the Spurs, which is always a go against spot. The Spurs will struggle against the fast paced offense and the Spurs defense is a shell of it old self. The Spurs are a bad TNT team, they are 1-7 ATS their last 8 on TNT. A no brainer for me here.
Play 2 Units on Denver.
Rocketman
YOUNGSTOWN ST +13
Youngstown State is only allowing 63.5 points per game at home this year. The last 4 meetings between these two have resulted in Youngstown State losing by 8 points, 9 points, 13 points and winning outright by 2 points. I feel like with Youngstown State's defense stepping it up the way they do at home they should keep this one close. Also, Butler could be caught looking past this team tonight and looking at Saturday's matchup at Cleveland State. Cleveland State is currently #2 in the Horizon League right behind Butler and looks to be the only thing in their way of a perfect season in Conference play. We'll play Youngstown State for 3 units tonight! Thanks and good luck, Rocky.
YOUNGSTOWN ST +13
Youngstown State is only allowing 63.5 points per game at home this year. The last 4 meetings between these two have resulted in Youngstown State losing by 8 points, 9 points, 13 points and winning outright by 2 points. I feel like with Youngstown State's defense stepping it up the way they do at home they should keep this one close. Also, Butler could be caught looking past this team tonight and looking at Saturday's matchup at Cleveland State. Cleveland State is currently #2 in the Horizon League right behind Butler and looks to be the only thing in their way of a perfect season in Conference play. We'll play Youngstown State for 3 units tonight! Thanks and good luck, Rocky.
Lenny Del Genio
MISSISSIPPI +4.5
We used this same rivalry matchup, known as the "Egg Bowl" on the football field, as our 20* SEC Game of the Month for January and came out on the wrong end with the Rebels, who lost 80-75 as 3.5-point favorites. That was a tough loss to swallow as Ole Miss led 42-37 at the half only to get outscored by ten points after halftime. The Rebels led by as many as nine points in the game, turned the ball over six less times than their counterparts and their reserves outscored the Bulldogs bench by a whopping 38-7 margin. MSU PG Dee Bost scored a career high 25 points in that game, but he has a bad wrist for the rematch, which is a good thing. Don't be surprised to see Ole Miss HC Andy Kennedy make a switch on the defensive end, putting the versatile Polynice on Bost to neutralize him in the open floor. While Miss State is dealing with injuries, Mississippi is getting a key body back in F Buckner, who returns for the first time since 1.28 when he injured his ankle. The Rebels lost two times in his absence, once as 12-point favorites to Arkansas, a game that had to be rescheduled due to weather. But that loss to the Hogs doesn't look as bad when you consider they also beat Mississippi State the game before. They keys here are that the Rebels are 13-4 ATS in all road games the last two seasons, including a perfect 6-0 ATS when playing with revenge. This is a critical game in the winnable SEC West with both teams within a game of division leader Alabama. Mississippi is our 20* SEC Game of the Month.
MISSISSIPPI +4.5
We used this same rivalry matchup, known as the "Egg Bowl" on the football field, as our 20* SEC Game of the Month for January and came out on the wrong end with the Rebels, who lost 80-75 as 3.5-point favorites. That was a tough loss to swallow as Ole Miss led 42-37 at the half only to get outscored by ten points after halftime. The Rebels led by as many as nine points in the game, turned the ball over six less times than their counterparts and their reserves outscored the Bulldogs bench by a whopping 38-7 margin. MSU PG Dee Bost scored a career high 25 points in that game, but he has a bad wrist for the rematch, which is a good thing. Don't be surprised to see Ole Miss HC Andy Kennedy make a switch on the defensive end, putting the versatile Polynice on Bost to neutralize him in the open floor. While Miss State is dealing with injuries, Mississippi is getting a key body back in F Buckner, who returns for the first time since 1.28 when he injured his ankle. The Rebels lost two times in his absence, once as 12-point favorites to Arkansas, a game that had to be rescheduled due to weather. But that loss to the Hogs doesn't look as bad when you consider they also beat Mississippi State the game before. They keys here are that the Rebels are 13-4 ATS in all road games the last two seasons, including a perfect 6-0 ATS when playing with revenge. This is a critical game in the winnable SEC West with both teams within a game of division leader Alabama. Mississippi is our 20* SEC Game of the Month.
Denver Money's 1 a day CBB thread
I am going to post 1 CBB play that I am playing everyday this month. Basketball has been up and down all season and my goal for the rest of February is to limit plays and increase winners! I will post my play in this thread daily. Hope to help some of you make some cash over the next few weeks!
2/8 = Appalachian State -4.5 WINNER
2/9 = Wake Forest -6.5 WINNER
2/10 = Arkansas -7 WINNER
2/11 = Middle Tennessee State -5
I am going to post 1 CBB play that I am playing everyday this month. Basketball has been up and down all season and my goal for the rest of February is to limit plays and increase winners! I will post my play in this thread daily. Hope to help some of you make some cash over the next few weeks!
2/8 = Appalachian State -4.5 WINNER
2/9 = Wake Forest -6.5 WINNER
2/10 = Arkansas -7 WINNER
2/11 = Middle Tennessee State -5
