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Tip of the Day - February 24, 2009
Today's TIP OF THE DAY:
Sport: NBA
Game: 7:00PM Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Toronto Raptors
Prediction: Toronto Raptors
Current Line: -7
Over/Under: 208
Reason: The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Toronto Raptors will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Air Canada Centre.
Oddsmakers currently have the Raptors listed as 7-point favorites versus the Timberwolves, while the game's total is sitting at 208.
The Timberwolves lost to the Lakers 111-108 as a 9.5-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (219).
Sebastian Telfair and Ryan Gomes each scored 20 points for Minnesota in the loss.
The Raptors defeated New York 111-100 as a 3.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (215.5).
Andrea Bargnani scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for Toronto, while Anthony Parker added 24 points in the win.
Tip of the Day - February 24, 2009
Today's TIP OF THE DAY:
Sport: NBA
Game: 7:00PM Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Toronto Raptors
Prediction: Toronto Raptors
Current Line: -7
Over/Under: 208
Reason: The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Toronto Raptors will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Air Canada Centre.
Oddsmakers currently have the Raptors listed as 7-point favorites versus the Timberwolves, while the game's total is sitting at 208.
The Timberwolves lost to the Lakers 111-108 as a 9.5-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (219).
Sebastian Telfair and Ryan Gomes each scored 20 points for Minnesota in the loss.
The Raptors defeated New York 111-100 as a 3.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (215.5).
Andrea Bargnani scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for Toronto, while Anthony Parker added 24 points in the win.
Andre Gomes
DAL +5 vs SAN
The public is all over the Spurs in this game. Why not? They are overall a better team than the Mavericks, they have a much better defense than the Mavericks and most importantly the Mavericks are 3-7 onthe road against the other eight West teams who are competing for a playoff spot, the Mavericks haven't picked up a win against one of those teams since they beat Portland on Christmas night.
However I believe that this is going to be a tough game for the Spurs and the Mavs will face the Spurs in the right time. The Spurs completed last Saturday their annual rodeo trip (8 games on the road) and I have to say that this road trip was way different from the previous seasons. Usually, that road trip ended just before the All Star break and the Spurs had some extra days at home to prepare the following games, this is not the case of this season because the Spurs had to play three more road games after the break and traveling New York, Detroit, Washington,San Antonio in one week is not exactly a good schedule for any team.
Note that Greg Popovich knows exactly what Im saying:
It's been a pain in the ass, Popovich said. It's not the same situation we've had in the past, where we've had their attention. It was too broken up. I hated it.
Meanwhile the Mavericks have a much better look for this game. They played three games after the break but two of them were at home and taking in account that their road game was against the Rockets and playing tonight in San Antonio we can say that they didnt leave the Texas for once! Both teams are without their 6th man as Manu Ginobili and Jason Terry are out for this game and I can see two equally teams tonight.
Dirk Nowitzki played poorly in the last 2 games @ Rockets and vs Kings and I expect him to make a bounce back tonight. The series is tied 1-1 in this season with the road team winning both games, in fact in this series the underdog is 19-7 ATS L26 games! This game will be a ballgame and I wouldn?t be surprised if Dallas wins outright tonight but having the chance to grab 5 points is a great deal for us. Take Dallas in here.
DAL +5 vs SAN
The public is all over the Spurs in this game. Why not? They are overall a better team than the Mavericks, they have a much better defense than the Mavericks and most importantly the Mavericks are 3-7 onthe road against the other eight West teams who are competing for a playoff spot, the Mavericks haven't picked up a win against one of those teams since they beat Portland on Christmas night.
However I believe that this is going to be a tough game for the Spurs and the Mavs will face the Spurs in the right time. The Spurs completed last Saturday their annual rodeo trip (8 games on the road) and I have to say that this road trip was way different from the previous seasons. Usually, that road trip ended just before the All Star break and the Spurs had some extra days at home to prepare the following games, this is not the case of this season because the Spurs had to play three more road games after the break and traveling New York, Detroit, Washington,San Antonio in one week is not exactly a good schedule for any team.
Note that Greg Popovich knows exactly what Im saying:
It's been a pain in the ass, Popovich said. It's not the same situation we've had in the past, where we've had their attention. It was too broken up. I hated it.
Meanwhile the Mavericks have a much better look for this game. They played three games after the break but two of them were at home and taking in account that their road game was against the Rockets and playing tonight in San Antonio we can say that they didnt leave the Texas for once! Both teams are without their 6th man as Manu Ginobili and Jason Terry are out for this game and I can see two equally teams tonight.
Dirk Nowitzki played poorly in the last 2 games @ Rockets and vs Kings and I expect him to make a bounce back tonight. The series is tied 1-1 in this season with the road team winning both games, in fact in this series the underdog is 19-7 ATS L26 games! This game will be a ballgame and I wouldn?t be surprised if Dallas wins outright tonight but having the chance to grab 5 points is a great deal for us. Take Dallas in here.
Dwayne Bryant
Florida St. +2.5 vs Boston Col
In a game that figures to be tight, taking the points is always best. Such is the case tonight at Boston College. These two teams have squared off four times in recent years. The winning margins have been 3, 3, 1, and 3. It doesn't get much tighter than that.Since getting blown out at Wake Forest, the Seminoles have responded with a solid win over Miami and an upset road win at Virginia Tech. The 'Noles play well away from home, evident by their 9-2-1 ATS mark in that role.In their last two games, BC upset Duke and then lost by double-digits at Miami in a clear flat spot. One thing stands out when I look at BC's results from this season; they don't seem to have the heart to bounce back off a loss. Each time they lost a game this season, it was followed by a second loss. Yes, the competition was tough, but it will also be tough tonight.The Seminoles are 11-2-1 ATS in their last 14 road games, including 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a home winning percentage of greater than .600. On the flip side, the Eagles are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning percentage of greater than .600.This one figures to go down to the wire, so I'll grab the points with FSU.
Florida St. +2.5 vs Boston Col
In a game that figures to be tight, taking the points is always best. Such is the case tonight at Boston College. These two teams have squared off four times in recent years. The winning margins have been 3, 3, 1, and 3. It doesn't get much tighter than that.Since getting blown out at Wake Forest, the Seminoles have responded with a solid win over Miami and an upset road win at Virginia Tech. The 'Noles play well away from home, evident by their 9-2-1 ATS mark in that role.In their last two games, BC upset Duke and then lost by double-digits at Miami in a clear flat spot. One thing stands out when I look at BC's results from this season; they don't seem to have the heart to bounce back off a loss. Each time they lost a game this season, it was followed by a second loss. Yes, the competition was tough, but it will also be tough tonight.The Seminoles are 11-2-1 ATS in their last 14 road games, including 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a home winning percentage of greater than .600. On the flip side, the Eagles are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning percentage of greater than .600.This one figures to go down to the wire, so I'll grab the points with FSU.
Jeff Scott Sports
3 UNIT PLAY
Pitt -8 over PROVIDENCE
The Panthers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss, while the Friars are 6-20 ATS in their last 26 games as a home underdog. The Panthers are oon a roll right now as they have won their last 7 in a row, since their loss to the Cats back in late January. The Panthers are 12-2 in the Big East, outscoring their foes by 11.6 ppg in the process. We also note that in their 12 Big East wins, the Panthers won each game by at least 8 points. None were closer. The Panthers have been excellent at both ends of the floor, as they are 29th in scoring (78.3 ppg) and 47th in points allowed (62.3 ppg). The Panthers are also 4th in offensive rpg (13.8) and 52nd in defensive rpg (23.8). All good reasons why the Panthers are ranked #1 in the country. The Friars have played well at times this year and they are 8-7 in the Big East, but when this team loses in the Big East it has been ugly. Of their 7 Big East looses the Friars lost 6 of them by 9 points or more, while 4 of their last 5 losses have been by at least 18 points. Despite the winning conference record they have still been outscored by 2.3 ppg in Big East play. The Friars are ranked 20th in points scored (79.2 ppg), but they have been pitiful on defense as they are 323rd, allowing 76.7 ppg. Bottom line here is that I expect the Panthers to win this one outright and when they do in the Big East it has been by an average of 14.8 ppg, while the Friars have been outscored by 15.1 ppg in their 7 Big East losses. Pitt by double digits easily.
3 UNIT PLAY
Pitt -8 over PROVIDENCE
The Panthers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss, while the Friars are 6-20 ATS in their last 26 games as a home underdog. The Panthers are oon a roll right now as they have won their last 7 in a row, since their loss to the Cats back in late January. The Panthers are 12-2 in the Big East, outscoring their foes by 11.6 ppg in the process. We also note that in their 12 Big East wins, the Panthers won each game by at least 8 points. None were closer. The Panthers have been excellent at both ends of the floor, as they are 29th in scoring (78.3 ppg) and 47th in points allowed (62.3 ppg). The Panthers are also 4th in offensive rpg (13.8) and 52nd in defensive rpg (23.8). All good reasons why the Panthers are ranked #1 in the country. The Friars have played well at times this year and they are 8-7 in the Big East, but when this team loses in the Big East it has been ugly. Of their 7 Big East looses the Friars lost 6 of them by 9 points or more, while 4 of their last 5 losses have been by at least 18 points. Despite the winning conference record they have still been outscored by 2.3 ppg in Big East play. The Friars are ranked 20th in points scored (79.2 ppg), but they have been pitiful on defense as they are 323rd, allowing 76.7 ppg. Bottom line here is that I expect the Panthers to win this one outright and when they do in the Big East it has been by an average of 14.8 ppg, while the Friars have been outscored by 15.1 ppg in their 7 Big East losses. Pitt by double digits easily.
