SPORTS WAGERS
Indiana +6/+2.22 over MIAMI
I’m going to split this up and play one unit each on the money-line and point-spread. The problem with the Heat is that you just never know which team you’re going to get. You’re either going to get the team that is capable of competing with anyone or the team that doesn’t give a damn if they win, lose or draw. What should be concerning to Heat backers is that they’re coming home from a tough six-game trip that began on Jan 8 and ended on the 16th. This line suggests they won’t be too sharp tonight because if the books thought otherwise they’d be about a 7 or 7½-point favorite. After all, the Pacers instill fear in nobody and own a 4-16 road record. Having said that, the Pacers are quietly getting a whole lot more dangerous. Danny Granger is a marquee player and suddenly Roy Hibbert is making a huge impact. Throw in a healthy Mike Dunleavy and Troy Murphy and a very decent bench and the Pacers are a team that could be way undervalued now because of its slow start. This is a vulnerable situation for the Heat, as they return home and they take way too many nights off to trust them in this spot. Play: Indiana +6 (Risking 1.03 units to win 1) Play: Indiana +2.22 (Risking 1 unit).
Clemson/GEORGIA TECH under 143
It may seem off to recommend a wager on the under when Clemson and Georgia Tech both shoot over 50% from the field but a closer look at the statistics reveals why the under is the play. For starters, both these teams are going to make some noise in the tournament and the main reason why is because of their excellent defense. Clemson and Georgia Tech both rank in the top 20 nationally in defensive efficiency, a statistic I trust tremendously when researching defenses. Defensive efficiency accounts for pace and it’s a big reason why the points per game allowed never gets mentioned in this space, and for both these teams to rank in the top 20 shows just how dominant their defense’s are. Furthermore, neither Clemson nor Georgia Tech shoot over 35% from three and furthermore struggle mightily at the line, checking in at 65% and 68% respectively. Expect a grind it out game with hard fouls and lots of turnovers, and while that may allow for some early bonus time you can rest assured points are going to be hard to come by. Both these schools take tremendous pride in their defensive prowess and there is no reason to expect any different tonight. Play: Clemson/Georgia Tech under 143 (Risking 2.16 units to win 2).
Indiana +6/+2.22 over MIAMI
I’m going to split this up and play one unit each on the money-line and point-spread. The problem with the Heat is that you just never know which team you’re going to get. You’re either going to get the team that is capable of competing with anyone or the team that doesn’t give a damn if they win, lose or draw. What should be concerning to Heat backers is that they’re coming home from a tough six-game trip that began on Jan 8 and ended on the 16th. This line suggests they won’t be too sharp tonight because if the books thought otherwise they’d be about a 7 or 7½-point favorite. After all, the Pacers instill fear in nobody and own a 4-16 road record. Having said that, the Pacers are quietly getting a whole lot more dangerous. Danny Granger is a marquee player and suddenly Roy Hibbert is making a huge impact. Throw in a healthy Mike Dunleavy and Troy Murphy and a very decent bench and the Pacers are a team that could be way undervalued now because of its slow start. This is a vulnerable situation for the Heat, as they return home and they take way too many nights off to trust them in this spot. Play: Indiana +6 (Risking 1.03 units to win 1) Play: Indiana +2.22 (Risking 1 unit).
Clemson/GEORGIA TECH under 143
It may seem off to recommend a wager on the under when Clemson and Georgia Tech both shoot over 50% from the field but a closer look at the statistics reveals why the under is the play. For starters, both these teams are going to make some noise in the tournament and the main reason why is because of their excellent defense. Clemson and Georgia Tech both rank in the top 20 nationally in defensive efficiency, a statistic I trust tremendously when researching defenses. Defensive efficiency accounts for pace and it’s a big reason why the points per game allowed never gets mentioned in this space, and for both these teams to rank in the top 20 shows just how dominant their defense’s are. Furthermore, neither Clemson nor Georgia Tech shoot over 35% from three and furthermore struggle mightily at the line, checking in at 65% and 68% respectively. Expect a grind it out game with hard fouls and lots of turnovers, and while that may allow for some early bonus time you can rest assured points are going to be hard to come by. Both these schools take tremendous pride in their defensive prowess and there is no reason to expect any different tonight. Play: Clemson/Georgia Tech under 143 (Risking 2.16 units to win 2).
The Duke's Sports
Georgia Tech (-1') for 2.5 Units
Clemson has a nice 4-1 SU / 3-2 ATS mark on the road however, at a closer glance, early in the season the Tigers beat lightweights Liberty, NC Greensboro, and East Carolina, which all sport losing records. On the other hand, when the Tigers were pitted at Duke, they got hammered, and failed to cover Saturday at N.C. State. As a matter of fact, the Tigers are just 1-5 ATS on the road vs a home team above .600. And the Tigers won't have an easy time tonight after all, they'll most likely be without G Demontez Stitt (foot) who gives them floor direction, defense, points (11 ppg) and energy consequently, more pressure will be put on Tanner Smith with Noel Johnson and Andre Young - all not used to playing extended minutes nor controlling the floor or scoring consistently. Clemson likes to speed things up but should have trouble against an athletic Yellow jackets' team on a strong home floor. With turnover time just 2 days from the last time each team played, edge to the home team.
Georgia Tech (-1') for 2.5 Units
Clemson has a nice 4-1 SU / 3-2 ATS mark on the road however, at a closer glance, early in the season the Tigers beat lightweights Liberty, NC Greensboro, and East Carolina, which all sport losing records. On the other hand, when the Tigers were pitted at Duke, they got hammered, and failed to cover Saturday at N.C. State. As a matter of fact, the Tigers are just 1-5 ATS on the road vs a home team above .600. And the Tigers won't have an easy time tonight after all, they'll most likely be without G Demontez Stitt (foot) who gives them floor direction, defense, points (11 ppg) and energy consequently, more pressure will be put on Tanner Smith with Noel Johnson and Andre Young - all not used to playing extended minutes nor controlling the floor or scoring consistently. Clemson likes to speed things up but should have trouble against an athletic Yellow jackets' team on a strong home floor. With turnover time just 2 days from the last time each team played, edge to the home team.
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