Dave Malinsky
Top of the Ticket – Side
Oklahoma City Thunder(-1.5) over SACRAMENTO KINGS
4* OKLAHOMA CITY over SACRAMENTO What do we read into Sacramento winning the first two games without Kevin Martin on the court? Nothing. What do we read Oklahoma City?s 3-3 start that would seemingly elicit yawns? Plenty. That means that we have excellent value to back what is not only the far better team, but also one that is physically and mentally tougher, which makes a big difference in terms of grinding out SU wins in such a setting. The Kings did what teams often do when a key player is sidelined ? they buckle down and play very hard for the first game or two, while also catching the opposition flat. This is not a lineup that forces an opponent to pay much attention in the film room. But it is after that first wave of adrenaline wears off, and when the other side now takes them seriously, that the crash happens. This is a young team lacking in experience and chemistry, and while they were given an invitation to be successful in a wide open game vs. mindless Golden State on Sunday night, that flow changes in a major way here. Oklahoma City is an under-rated item in this pointspread range. While bringing in top-level young talents like Kevin Durrant, Jeff Green and Russell Westbrook did create a level of visibility, the additions of Nenad Krstic, Thabo Sefolosha and Etan Thomas on the court, and Maurice Cheeks on the sidelines, were far off of the radar screens. But those additions have provided key pieces to a Thunder puzzle that now fits together in a concise way. Despite facing a challenging schedule through the first six games they are #5 defensively and #5 in rebounding on our best sets of ratings, with the Westbrook/Sefolosha back-court one of the better defensive combos in the league, and the Thomas/Nick Collison duo a tremendous defense and rebounding tandem off the bench (from Scott Brooks, on that latter duo - ?It?s huge. We have two energy, intangible players coming off the bench. They create offense by just playing hard, cutting hard, getting offensive rebounds and making the extra pass. And defensively, they?re tough.?) Sacramento has yet to be forced into a half-court game since losing Martin. The Kings led 85-68 going into the fourth quarter vs. Utah and coasted, and were never pushed in that playground game vs. Golden State. Now they will have to play some precision basketball for the first time with the current starting lineup, and that means breakdowns on both ends of the court. Tyreke Evans is talented but still raw, which means difficulties getting untracked vs. Sefolosha, and when that happens the entire offense bogs down. Meanwhile a defense that rates 27th on our best charts brings even more chemistry problems (note in winning those last two games the Warriors and Jazz were 68-126 on 2-point attempts). You do not win many games with such issues.
Top of the Ticket – Side
Oklahoma City Thunder(-1.5) over SACRAMENTO KINGS
4* OKLAHOMA CITY over SACRAMENTO What do we read into Sacramento winning the first two games without Kevin Martin on the court? Nothing. What do we read Oklahoma City?s 3-3 start that would seemingly elicit yawns? Plenty. That means that we have excellent value to back what is not only the far better team, but also one that is physically and mentally tougher, which makes a big difference in terms of grinding out SU wins in such a setting. The Kings did what teams often do when a key player is sidelined ? they buckle down and play very hard for the first game or two, while also catching the opposition flat. This is not a lineup that forces an opponent to pay much attention in the film room. But it is after that first wave of adrenaline wears off, and when the other side now takes them seriously, that the crash happens. This is a young team lacking in experience and chemistry, and while they were given an invitation to be successful in a wide open game vs. mindless Golden State on Sunday night, that flow changes in a major way here. Oklahoma City is an under-rated item in this pointspread range. While bringing in top-level young talents like Kevin Durrant, Jeff Green and Russell Westbrook did create a level of visibility, the additions of Nenad Krstic, Thabo Sefolosha and Etan Thomas on the court, and Maurice Cheeks on the sidelines, were far off of the radar screens. But those additions have provided key pieces to a Thunder puzzle that now fits together in a concise way. Despite facing a challenging schedule through the first six games they are #5 defensively and #5 in rebounding on our best sets of ratings, with the Westbrook/Sefolosha back-court one of the better defensive combos in the league, and the Thomas/Nick Collison duo a tremendous defense and rebounding tandem off the bench (from Scott Brooks, on that latter duo - ?It?s huge. We have two energy, intangible players coming off the bench. They create offense by just playing hard, cutting hard, getting offensive rebounds and making the extra pass. And defensively, they?re tough.?) Sacramento has yet to be forced into a half-court game since losing Martin. The Kings led 85-68 going into the fourth quarter vs. Utah and coasted, and were never pushed in that playground game vs. Golden State. Now they will have to play some precision basketball for the first time with the current starting lineup, and that means breakdowns on both ends of the court. Tyreke Evans is talented but still raw, which means difficulties getting untracked vs. Sefolosha, and when that happens the entire offense bogs down. Meanwhile a defense that rates 27th on our best charts brings even more chemistry problems (note in winning those last two games the Warriors and Jazz were 68-126 on 2-point attempts). You do not win many games with such issues.
101 Ohio Bobcats 102 Buffalo Bulls
Away Spread +1 (-110)
20* Dominic Fazzini (16-6) +41.11% ROI
1* New York Sports Investors (6-5) +26.27% ROI
5* DB Sports Consultants (5-3) +17.48% ROI
5* Destroy The Book Sports (17-12) +12.80% ROI
3* ATS (60-41) +7.16% ROI
10* John Ryan (7-7) +4.07% ROI
1* Scott Rickenbach (5-5) +3.15% ROI
1* Bob Balfe (17-15) +1.42% ROI
4* Ben West Sports (0-0) 0% ROI
2* Nite Owl Sports (0-0) 0% ROI
50* C-Stars Sports (30-29) -2.00% ROI
3* Savannah Sports (26-34) -3.17% ROI
1* Dunkel (400-390) -3.36% ROI
10* Kelso Sturgeon (39-31) -7.90% ROI
1* The Sports Advisors (67-76) -10.63% ROI
10* Tom Freese (3-5) -24.36% ROI
4* Winning Points (11-17) -30.82% ROI
1* Winning Angle (2-4) -36.36% ROI
3* Jeff Benton (3-6) -50.07% ROI
1* Wager Simulator (0-2) -100% ROI
Home Spread -1 (-110)
5* Craig Davis (8-4) +26.47% ROI
1* Tony George (12-9) +9.61% ROI
1* College Bettor (18-16) +1.07% ROI
3* Rated Picks (16-15) +0.93% ROI
5000* C-Stars Sports (30-29) -2.00% ROI
1* Vegas Hot Sheet (12-14) -11.91% ROI
5* Black Widow (32-33) -13.40% ROI
7* Mac Monster (12-13) -14.09% ROI
1* Cappers Access (31-39) -15.69% ROI
10* Brandon Lang (36-40) -17.60% ROI
Under 46.5 (-110)
3* Tony Weston (6-6) +23.98% ROI
1* Dunkel (400-390) -3.36% ROI
Over 46.5 (-110)
1* Golden Contender (2-2) +37.50% ROI
1* The Sports Advisors (67-76) -10.63% ROI
2* Sports Gambling Hotline (3-7) -11.78% ROI
1* Wager Simulator (0-2) -100% ROI
Away Spread +1 (-110)
20* Dominic Fazzini (16-6) +41.11% ROI
1* New York Sports Investors (6-5) +26.27% ROI
5* DB Sports Consultants (5-3) +17.48% ROI
5* Destroy The Book Sports (17-12) +12.80% ROI
3* ATS (60-41) +7.16% ROI
10* John Ryan (7-7) +4.07% ROI
1* Scott Rickenbach (5-5) +3.15% ROI
1* Bob Balfe (17-15) +1.42% ROI
4* Ben West Sports (0-0) 0% ROI
2* Nite Owl Sports (0-0) 0% ROI
50* C-Stars Sports (30-29) -2.00% ROI
3* Savannah Sports (26-34) -3.17% ROI
1* Dunkel (400-390) -3.36% ROI
10* Kelso Sturgeon (39-31) -7.90% ROI
1* The Sports Advisors (67-76) -10.63% ROI
10* Tom Freese (3-5) -24.36% ROI
4* Winning Points (11-17) -30.82% ROI
1* Winning Angle (2-4) -36.36% ROI
3* Jeff Benton (3-6) -50.07% ROI
1* Wager Simulator (0-2) -100% ROI
Home Spread -1 (-110)
5* Craig Davis (8-4) +26.47% ROI
1* Tony George (12-9) +9.61% ROI
1* College Bettor (18-16) +1.07% ROI
3* Rated Picks (16-15) +0.93% ROI
5000* C-Stars Sports (30-29) -2.00% ROI
1* Vegas Hot Sheet (12-14) -11.91% ROI
5* Black Widow (32-33) -13.40% ROI
7* Mac Monster (12-13) -14.09% ROI
1* Cappers Access (31-39) -15.69% ROI
10* Brandon Lang (36-40) -17.60% ROI
Under 46.5 (-110)
3* Tony Weston (6-6) +23.98% ROI
1* Dunkel (400-390) -3.36% ROI
Over 46.5 (-110)
1* Golden Contender (2-2) +37.50% ROI
1* The Sports Advisors (67-76) -10.63% ROI
2* Sports Gambling Hotline (3-7) -11.78% ROI
1* Wager Simulator (0-2) -100% ROI
James Patrick Sports
5* Pot of Gold
Canucks vs. Blues
Play: Blues
Expect the Canucks to have their hands full in St. Louis on Tuesday Night as the Blues remember their embarrassing dismissal from last season’s play-offs in which Vancouver swept them in the first round. It was the first return to the postseason for the Blues since 2004 and they were the hottest team in the NHL at the close of last season. St. Louis didn’t make a lot of off-season moves but they received a Power Play boost with the return of Erik Anderson. Home Ice and unmemorable postseason result make for Vancouver singing the Blues after this game.
5* Pot of Gold
Canucks vs. Blues
Play: Blues
Expect the Canucks to have their hands full in St. Louis on Tuesday Night as the Blues remember their embarrassing dismissal from last season’s play-offs in which Vancouver swept them in the first round. It was the first return to the postseason for the Blues since 2004 and they were the hottest team in the NHL at the close of last season. St. Louis didn’t make a lot of off-season moves but they received a Power Play boost with the return of Erik Anderson. Home Ice and unmemorable postseason result make for Vancouver singing the Blues after this game.
Jason Johnson
Wizards at Heat
Pick: Heat -6.5
Right now the Heat are playing at the top of their game. A surprise to most of the league, Miami is off to a 5-1 starts having covered the number in each of their five wins. Dwayne Wade has looked unstoppable but what has been even more impressive is that he has at least five assists in each of the last three games. This tells us that the Heat are playing unselfish ball.
Washington has dropped four straight both SU and ATS including a loss just a week ago at home to the Heat. They haven't score more than 90 points in any of those four games.
Miami gets the check mark at home.
Wizards at Heat
Pick: Heat -6.5
Right now the Heat are playing at the top of their game. A surprise to most of the league, Miami is off to a 5-1 starts having covered the number in each of their five wins. Dwayne Wade has looked unstoppable but what has been even more impressive is that he has at least five assists in each of the last three games. This tells us that the Heat are playing unselfish ball.
Washington has dropped four straight both SU and ATS including a loss just a week ago at home to the Heat. They haven't score more than 90 points in any of those four games.
Miami gets the check mark at home.
Fantasy Sports Gametime
100* Play Ohio (+1) over Buffalo
Ohio has won four of the last five games and they have also won 4 consecutive games coming off three or more UNDER the totals. Ohio has won 3 consecutive games coming off a road win and they are only allowing 14 points a game on defense over the last three games.
100* Play Miami (-6.5) over Washington
Washington has lost 15 of the last 18 games against the spread vs. division opponents and they have also lost 13 of the last 17 games against the spread when playing in the month of November. Washington has lost 12 of the last 14 road games against the spread when the total posted is between 185 and 189.5 points.
50* Play Denver (-2) over Chicago
Chicago has lost four of the last five games against the spread and they have also lost 10 of the last 13 games coming off a win by 3 points or less.
100* Play Ohio (+1) over Buffalo
Ohio has won four of the last five games and they have also won 4 consecutive games coming off three or more UNDER the totals. Ohio has won 3 consecutive games coming off a road win and they are only allowing 14 points a game on defense over the last three games.
100* Play Miami (-6.5) over Washington
Washington has lost 15 of the last 18 games against the spread vs. division opponents and they have also lost 13 of the last 17 games against the spread when playing in the month of November. Washington has lost 12 of the last 14 road games against the spread when the total posted is between 185 and 189.5 points.
50* Play Denver (-2) over Chicago
Chicago has lost four of the last five games against the spread and they have also lost 10 of the last 13 games coming off a win by 3 points or less.
