NCAAB
Write-Up
Thursday, March 24
UConn, San Diego State both won last seven games; Huskies have been down this road before, winning West region three times in last 12 years, but huge edge in experience (Aztecs #61, UConn #332), plus being close to home (Anaheim) has to help San Diego State here. Walker has often been one-man gang for Huskies, something Fisher has seen before, with three games against Jimmer under his belt. Underdogs are 8-7 vs spread in last 15 regional semis with #2-3 seeds playing. I think Aztecs win.
BYU beat Florida 99-92 in double OT in first round of NCAAs LY, but key player for Cougars after Fredette (37 points) was backup PG Loyd (26 points off bench), who transferred after season. Gators turned ball over 21 times (-9) in that game. Boynton tweaked ankle in UCLA game, didn't practice Monday, but did Wednesday; they'll need him close to 100% to help contain prolific Jimmer. Florida ranks 30th in defending 3-pointers; key to BYU is how does supporting cast shoot? Fredette will get his; if other guys are making shots, BYU becomes much tougher.
Last seven times Duke played in regional semis, they are 2-5, including a 2-3 mark in this round last five times they were a #1-seed; in their last 11 regional semis, Duke is just 3-8 vs spread. Arizona's star Williams is 8th in country in getting to foul line; we'll see how long that lasts against Blue Devil squad that often gets friendly whistle. Duke won at Oregon 98-71 in only game vs Pac-10 squad (Singler's homecoming game). One sneaky thing in Arizona's favor: Wildcats are #3 in defending 3-pointers, and that is Duke's lifeline, but Blue Devils are also getting Irving into the flow after he's come back from lengthy injury absence.
Over last three years, favorites are 16-8 vs spread in this round, so edge to Wisconsin in what figures to be lower-scoring game (Butler is #280 in pace, Badgers #345 (last)). Wisconsin is 2-0 vs Horizon teams this year, beating Milwaukee 61-40, Green Bay 70-56. #8-9 seeds get to this point by upsetting a #1-seed, which is big, but over last 15 years, #8-9 seeds are just 2-5 vs spread in regional semis. Big 11 non-conference favorites of 6 or less points are 10-16 vs spread. Horizon dogs of 6 or less? 13-9
Write-Up
Thursday, March 24
UConn, San Diego State both won last seven games; Huskies have been down this road before, winning West region three times in last 12 years, but huge edge in experience (Aztecs #61, UConn #332), plus being close to home (Anaheim) has to help San Diego State here. Walker has often been one-man gang for Huskies, something Fisher has seen before, with three games against Jimmer under his belt. Underdogs are 8-7 vs spread in last 15 regional semis with #2-3 seeds playing. I think Aztecs win.
BYU beat Florida 99-92 in double OT in first round of NCAAs LY, but key player for Cougars after Fredette (37 points) was backup PG Loyd (26 points off bench), who transferred after season. Gators turned ball over 21 times (-9) in that game. Boynton tweaked ankle in UCLA game, didn't practice Monday, but did Wednesday; they'll need him close to 100% to help contain prolific Jimmer. Florida ranks 30th in defending 3-pointers; key to BYU is how does supporting cast shoot? Fredette will get his; if other guys are making shots, BYU becomes much tougher.
Last seven times Duke played in regional semis, they are 2-5, including a 2-3 mark in this round last five times they were a #1-seed; in their last 11 regional semis, Duke is just 3-8 vs spread. Arizona's star Williams is 8th in country in getting to foul line; we'll see how long that lasts against Blue Devil squad that often gets friendly whistle. Duke won at Oregon 98-71 in only game vs Pac-10 squad (Singler's homecoming game). One sneaky thing in Arizona's favor: Wildcats are #3 in defending 3-pointers, and that is Duke's lifeline, but Blue Devils are also getting Irving into the flow after he's come back from lengthy injury absence.
Over last three years, favorites are 16-8 vs spread in this round, so edge to Wisconsin in what figures to be lower-scoring game (Butler is #280 in pace, Badgers #345 (last)). Wisconsin is 2-0 vs Horizon teams this year, beating Milwaukee 61-40, Green Bay 70-56. #8-9 seeds get to this point by upsetting a #1-seed, which is big, but over last 15 years, #8-9 seeds are just 2-5 vs spread in regional semis. Big 11 non-conference favorites of 6 or less points are 10-16 vs spread. Horizon dogs of 6 or less? 13-9
NBA
Write-Up
Thursday, March 24
Hot Teams
-- None
Cold Teams
-- Minnesota lost its last four games (1-3 vs spread). Mavericks are 4-5 in their last nine games.
-- Utah lost nine of its last 13 games. Hornets are 4-7-1 vs spread in last 12 games as a favorite.
Totals
-- Four of last five Minnesota games went over the total.
-- Under is 5-2 in last seven New Orleans games.
Back-to-Back
-- Utah is 6-10 vs spread if it played night before, 2-4 at home.
Write-Up
Thursday, March 24
Hot Teams
-- None
Cold Teams
-- Minnesota lost its last four games (1-3 vs spread). Mavericks are 4-5 in their last nine games.
-- Utah lost nine of its last 13 games. Hornets are 4-7-1 vs spread in last 12 games as a favorite.
Totals
-- Four of last five Minnesota games went over the total.
-- Under is 5-2 in last seven New Orleans games.
Back-to-Back
-- Utah is 6-10 vs spread if it played night before, 2-4 at home.
NHL
Write-Up
Thursday, March 24
Hot Teams
-- Islanders won four of their last five home games.
-- Montreal is 5-0 in game following its last five losses.
-- Rangers won last five games, outscoring foes 21-10. Senators won six of their last nine road games.
-- Penguins won five of their last seven games.
-- Ducks won their last four games, the last three in OT. Nashville won six of its last seven games.
-- Maple Leafs won three of their last four games.
-- Coyotes won six of their last seven games.
-- Sharks won their last four games, scoring 20 goals. Los Angeles won five of its last seven games.
Cold Teams
-- Thrashers lost 15 of their last 21 games.
-- Bruins lost six of their last eight games.
-- Flyers lost four of their last five home games.
-- Edmonton lost its last seven games, outscored 25-7. Blues lost four of their last five games.
-- Colorado lost eight of its last nine home games.
-- Columbus lost four of its last five games.
Totals
-- Last four Atlanta games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Boston home games stayed under total.
-- Over is 5-2 in Rangers' last seven games.
-- Three of last four Philly home games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Edmonton games stayed under total.
-- Over is 5-2 in last seven Anaheim games.
-- Seven of last eight Colorado games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Columbus road games went over the total. Last four Phoenix games all stayed under.
-- Kings' last three games all stayed under the total.
Back-to-Back
-- Anaheim is 1-6 if playing second traight night on road.
-- San Jose is 6-5 if it played the night before.
Series records
-- Islanders lost three of last four games against Atlanta.
-- Canadiens won six of last seven games against Boston
-- Rangers won five of last seven games against Ottawa.
-- Flyers won three of last four games against Pittsburgh.
-- Blues won five of last six games against Edmonton.
-- Predators won last three games vs Anaheim, allowing two goals.
-- Avalanche won 4-1 at Toronto in LY's meeting.
-- Coyotes won five of last six games against Columbus.
-- Sharks won three of last four visits to Staples Center.
Write-Up
Thursday, March 24
Hot Teams
-- Islanders won four of their last five home games.
-- Montreal is 5-0 in game following its last five losses.
-- Rangers won last five games, outscoring foes 21-10. Senators won six of their last nine road games.
-- Penguins won five of their last seven games.
-- Ducks won their last four games, the last three in OT. Nashville won six of its last seven games.
-- Maple Leafs won three of their last four games.
-- Coyotes won six of their last seven games.
-- Sharks won their last four games, scoring 20 goals. Los Angeles won five of its last seven games.
Cold Teams
-- Thrashers lost 15 of their last 21 games.
-- Bruins lost six of their last eight games.
-- Flyers lost four of their last five home games.
-- Edmonton lost its last seven games, outscored 25-7. Blues lost four of their last five games.
-- Colorado lost eight of its last nine home games.
-- Columbus lost four of its last five games.
Totals
-- Last four Atlanta games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Boston home games stayed under total.
-- Over is 5-2 in Rangers' last seven games.
-- Three of last four Philly home games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Edmonton games stayed under total.
-- Over is 5-2 in last seven Anaheim games.
-- Seven of last eight Colorado games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Columbus road games went over the total. Last four Phoenix games all stayed under.
-- Kings' last three games all stayed under the total.
Back-to-Back
-- Anaheim is 1-6 if playing second traight night on road.
-- San Jose is 6-5 if it played the night before.
Series records
-- Islanders lost three of last four games against Atlanta.
-- Canadiens won six of last seven games against Boston
-- Rangers won five of last seven games against Ottawa.
-- Flyers won three of last four games against Pittsburgh.
-- Blues won five of last six games against Edmonton.
-- Predators won last three games vs Anaheim, allowing two goals.
-- Avalanche won 4-1 at Toronto in LY's meeting.
-- Coyotes won five of last six games against Columbus.
-- Sharks won three of last four visits to Staples Center.
NHL Dunkel
Atlanta at NY Islanders
The Islanders look to take advantage of an Atlanta team that is 0-5 in its last 5 games as a road underdog of +110 to +150. New York is the pick (-135) according to Dunkel, which has the Islanders favored by 2. Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (-135). Here are all of today's picks.
THURSDAY, MARCH 24
Game 1-2: Atlanta at NY Islanders (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 10.189; NY Islanders 12.079
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: NY Islanders (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (-135); Over
Game 3-4: Montreal at Boston (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 12.609; Boston 11.054
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-175); 5
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (+155); Under
Game 5-6: Ottawa at NY Rangers (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 12.527; NY Rangers 11.645
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-240); 5
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+200); Under
Game 7-8: Pittsburgh at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 10.792; Philadelphia 12.342
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-165); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-165); Over
Game 9-10: Edmonton at St. Louis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 9.670; St. Louis 11.798
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-205); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-205); Under
Game 11-12: Anaheim at Nashville (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 12.791; Nashville 11.102
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-175); 5
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (+155); Over
Game 13-14: Toronto at Colorado (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 10.170; Colorado 11.084
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+100); Over
Game 15-16: Columbus at Phoenix (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 10.151; Phoenix 12.087
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-170); Under
Game 17-18: San Jose at Los Angeles (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 12.592; Los Angeles 11.178
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-130); 5
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (+110); Over
Atlanta at NY Islanders
The Islanders look to take advantage of an Atlanta team that is 0-5 in its last 5 games as a road underdog of +110 to +150. New York is the pick (-135) according to Dunkel, which has the Islanders favored by 2. Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (-135). Here are all of today's picks.
THURSDAY, MARCH 24
Game 1-2: Atlanta at NY Islanders (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 10.189; NY Islanders 12.079
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: NY Islanders (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (-135); Over
Game 3-4: Montreal at Boston (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 12.609; Boston 11.054
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-175); 5
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (+155); Under
Game 5-6: Ottawa at NY Rangers (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 12.527; NY Rangers 11.645
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-240); 5
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+200); Under
Game 7-8: Pittsburgh at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 10.792; Philadelphia 12.342
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-165); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-165); Over
Game 9-10: Edmonton at St. Louis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 9.670; St. Louis 11.798
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-205); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-205); Under
Game 11-12: Anaheim at Nashville (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 12.791; Nashville 11.102
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-175); 5
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (+155); Over
Game 13-14: Toronto at Colorado (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 10.170; Colorado 11.084
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+100); Over
Game 15-16: Columbus at Phoenix (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 10.151; Phoenix 12.087
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-170); Under
Game 17-18: San Jose at Los Angeles (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 12.592; Los Angeles 11.178
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-130); 5
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (+110); Over
NBA Dunkel
New Orleans at Utah
The Hornets look to take advantage of a Utah team that is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 home games. New Orleans is the pick (-1 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Hornets favored by 3 1/2. Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-1 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.
THURSDAY, MARCH 24
Game 801-802: Minnesota at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 116.752; Dallas 124.122
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 7 1/2; 192
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 803-804: New Orleans at Utah (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 118.639; Utah 115.061
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 3 1/2; 196
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 1 1/2; 191
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-1 1/2); Over
New Orleans at Utah
The Hornets look to take advantage of a Utah team that is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 home games. New Orleans is the pick (-1 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Hornets favored by 3 1/2. Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-1 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.
THURSDAY, MARCH 24
Game 801-802: Minnesota at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 116.752; Dallas 124.122
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 7 1/2; 192
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 803-804: New Orleans at Utah (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 118.639; Utah 115.061
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 3 1/2; 196
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 1 1/2; 191
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-1 1/2); Over
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Bonus Play on San Diego State
Point Spread: 1.5/-115
Nice bounce back last night as we CASH our Best Bet on the Atlanta Hawks. Free Pick also cashes as Creighton cruises to the ticket window. For Thursday, I have a Top Rated 10* MoneyBomb going in Sweet Sixteen action. Get on board today and build your Bankroll $ Your FREE MONEY tonight will be on the SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS. I know that the Huskies have been playing awesome of late, but the Aztecs have size inside to offset the Huskies. Also, this is practically a home game for SDST. A little respect for this team please. FREE CASH on SD STATE AZTECS $ Higgs
5* Duke
Point Spread: -8.5/-107
Taking Duke here. Duke didn't seem that interested vs Michigan as they nearly gave back the entire 15 point lead they had build. But we are now in money time and Coach K will have the troops primed for a wire to wire game. Arizona is a one man show, and I can't see Derrick Williams doing it all here, not against Duke. Duke has the size inside to make Williams uncomfortable and make him work hard on both sides of the court. Duke should be able to open this up and cruise to a 12-15 point win here. Blue Devils get it done. 5* DUKE
10* Wisconsin
Point Spread: -5.0/-104
Taking the Badgers here. Love Bo Ryans teams. Tough not to like Butler, off a huge upset, and with experience back from last years NCAA runner-up team. That being said, this is still a short number and we are getting the #4 scoring defense that loves to slow thing down. Both of Butlers game have come down to the wire, so they never feel like they are out of it. Again, Wiscy just wins games. I like their defense and FT shooting. Those little things gets you the W's this time of year. 10* WISCONSIN
Bonus Play on San Diego State
Point Spread: 1.5/-115
Nice bounce back last night as we CASH our Best Bet on the Atlanta Hawks. Free Pick also cashes as Creighton cruises to the ticket window. For Thursday, I have a Top Rated 10* MoneyBomb going in Sweet Sixteen action. Get on board today and build your Bankroll $ Your FREE MONEY tonight will be on the SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS. I know that the Huskies have been playing awesome of late, but the Aztecs have size inside to offset the Huskies. Also, this is practically a home game for SDST. A little respect for this team please. FREE CASH on SD STATE AZTECS $ Higgs
5* Duke
Point Spread: -8.5/-107
Taking Duke here. Duke didn't seem that interested vs Michigan as they nearly gave back the entire 15 point lead they had build. But we are now in money time and Coach K will have the troops primed for a wire to wire game. Arizona is a one man show, and I can't see Derrick Williams doing it all here, not against Duke. Duke has the size inside to make Williams uncomfortable and make him work hard on both sides of the court. Duke should be able to open this up and cruise to a 12-15 point win here. Blue Devils get it done. 5* DUKE
10* Wisconsin
Point Spread: -5.0/-104
Taking the Badgers here. Love Bo Ryans teams. Tough not to like Butler, off a huge upset, and with experience back from last years NCAA runner-up team. That being said, this is still a short number and we are getting the #4 scoring defense that loves to slow thing down. Both of Butlers game have come down to the wire, so they never feel like they are out of it. Again, Wiscy just wins games. I like their defense and FT shooting. Those little things gets you the W's this time of year. 10* WISCONSIN
