Service Plays Wednesday 1/12/11

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Wednesday's Best NBA Bets

Atlanta Hawks at Toronto Raptors (3.5, 206.5)

Being short on name-brand talent is one thing, but a rash of injuries to the everyday players the team does have is keeping the Raptors out of the race in the Atlantic Division.

However, head coach Jay Triano isn’t looking at these aliments as excuses for how bad his team is playing. He bashed his team’s performance on the defensive end, where they have allowed an average of 109.5 points over the past six games.

“Defense is five guys playing and we’re getting one or two guys making a mistake at the defensive end. And when that happens, teams split you,” Triano told reporters. “We can’t afford that.”

The Raptors have played over the total in five of those games and own a 21-16 over/under record on the season.

“We just have got to find a way to have our guys not pace themselves,” Triano said. “And sometimes that’s hard when guys are playing as many minutes as they are due to our injuries, but we’ve got to find a way to make that happen for 48 minutes.”

Toronto and Atlanta have played over the total in 23 of their past 32 meetings.

PICK: Over


Miami Heat at Los Angeles Clippers (8, 194)

LeBron James is the most versatile player in the NBA. His speed and shooting allow him to play on the wing, while his size and strength give him the muscle to battle inside – something King James could be doing more of in upcoming games.

James saw time at center this past week, matching up in the paint against the Portland Trail Blazers. He dropped 44 points on the Blazers, adding 16 rebounds and six assists to his stat line. James also played big on the defensive end, guarding Portland center Marcus Camby.

According to head coach Erik Spoelstra, James will get more run at the No. 5 hole, which could make for an interesting battle between him and Clippers big man Blake Griffin Wednesday night.

"We've talked about it all season," Spoelstra said of James’ new position. "This certainly now is a good sign that we can start to do that. That might be a way we could use our versatility more."

Los Angeles’ frontcourt will be stretched thin versus Miami and its newly anointed center. The Clippers commit the sixth-most personal fouls in the NBA and will be hard pressed keeping LeBron from the rim, and the foul line, Wednesday.

PICK: Miami Heat

 

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COLLEGE FUNDS

Wednesday's Best NCAAB Bets

Pittsburgh Panthers at Georgetown Hoyas (-3, 141)

The Panthers’ visit to the Verizon Center comes at a bad time for the Georgetown Hoyas, who have lost back-to-back games and haven’t covered a spread in their four Big East contests.

In order to snap this funk, the Hoyas need a big game from star guard Austin Freeman. The senior has disappeared in the past two losses, scoring a combined 17 points on 5 for 18 shooting including a poor outing in Georgetown’s 65-59 defeat to West Virginia. Freeman has only two points in the first half, finishing with 11 points.

"It's just me," Freeman told reporters about his performance Saturday. "I wasn't aggressive at all."

Freeman scored 11 points in the Hoyas’ 74-66 win over the Panthers last season but was just 2 for 8 with seven points in 70-54 loss to Pittsburgh in D.C. last January. Pittsburgh has won three of the past four meetings between these Big East rivals, going 3-1 ATS.

PICK: Pittsburgh Panthers


Duke Blue Devils at Florida State Seminoles (8, 144)

The Noles have been a tough matchup for the Duke Blue Devils. Over the past few seasons, Duke is just 4-9 ATS in the last 13 head-to-head games with Florida State.

However, this season, the Seminoles are in no shape to take down the defending national champs. They’ve dropped back-to-back games to Auburn and Virginia Tech and have covered just once in their past five games.

Florida State is averaging only 64 points in that five-game span – seven points fewer than its season average – and is 2-3 over/under. The Noles shot just 35 percent from the field in a 71-59 defeat the Virginia Tech and posted another 35 percent performance from the field in a 65-60 loss to Auburn.

Duke is holding opponents to under 40 percent from the field this year and gives up just over 63 points per game. These ACC foes have an over/under record of 3-11 in their last 14 meetings.

PICK: Under

 

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ICE PICKS

Wednesday's Best NHL Bets

St. Louis Blues at Anaheim Ducks (-125, 5)

Just how desperate are the St. Louis Blues at this point as they take a four-game losing streak into Wednesday’s date in Anaheim? Desperate enough to sign Kyle Wellwood.

Wellwood was playing in the KHL before his club released him late last week, marking yet another disappointing mark on his resume. Wellwood has been consistently questioned about his work ethic and conditioning throughout his career, so this is a telling move for the Blues.

Wellwood will have to clear waivers once everything is tied up in Russia, so he won’t be in the NHL for a while – if at all. T.J. Oshie is nearing his return from an ankle injury giving St. Louis hope that some offensive help is on the way.

The Blues had won five straight before the slump hit, but that’s been the story of their season so far. Until they get a few legitimate NHL bodies back in the lineup, they’re going to have trouble from one night to the next. David Backes can’t do everything for them.

Anaheim comes into this contest riding consecutive shutouts of Columbus and San Jose.

PICK: Anaheim Ducks


Colorado Avalanche at Chicago Blackhawks (-170, 5.5)

When the Avalanche and Blackhawks get together, the red light gets a workout.

Colorado has won three straight meetings against the Blackhawks, while seven of the last eight games between the two clubs have played over the total. Not much has changed this year.

Chicago is running and gunning again this year and is coming off a 5-0 victory over the New York Islanders. Patrick Sharp picked up another goal in the first period while on the power play, pushing the Blackhawks to a 24.8 percent clip with the man advantage – second best in the league.

With Colorado’s inconsistent goaltending, the club doesn’t have much choice than to try to pump in as many goals as possible from the opening puck drop. The Avalanche have a lot of speed and young talent that has them sitting fourth in the league averaging 3.3 goals per game.

Buckle up for some more fireworks.

PICK: Over

 

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Bettors' Best Friend (BFF): Wednesday's Wagering Tips

Lines To Watch

Chicago Bulls at Charlotte Bobcats – The Bobcats opened as 2.5-point favorites and that line has gone up as much as a point since then. The total is also up about a point or so, sitting between 185.5 and 186.5.

Who’s Hot

NBA: Orlando has won nine straight and covered in eight of those games.

NBA: Milwaukee has covered the number in four of its last five.

NBA: New York has covered in 11 of its last 14 road games.

NHL: Washington has won eight of its last games in Tampa Bay.

NHL: Montreal has won five of its last six against Pittsburgh.

NCAAB: Ohio State has covered in seven of its last eight road games.

NCAAB: San Diego State has covered in five of its last six games against UNLV.

Who’s Not

NBA: Boston has dropped six of its last eight against the spread.

NBA: Houston is 1-6-2 ATS in its last nine.

NBA: Utah has lost five of its last six against the spread.

NBA: New Jersey has covered in only two of its last 10 road games.

NHL: St. Louis has lost four straight games.

NCAAB: Georgetown is riding an 0-4 streak against the spread.

Key Stat

3 – number of times the Georgetown Hoyas have cracked 60 points in their last four games – all of which turned out to be losses both straight up and against the spread. The Hoyas average more than 81 points per contest on the year but are only 4-7 against the spread.

Injury That Shouldn’t Be Overlooked

Dirk Nowitzki (knee) Dallas Mavericks – Nowitzki participated in Tuesday’s practice but was limited. The team expects him to return to the lineup soon, but will not release another update on Nowitzki’s status until Wednesday’s shootaround. Consider him questionable for the game against the Pacers.

Game Of The Day

Orlando Magic at New Orleans Hornets (3, 190.5)

Notable Quotable

"That's just my feeling. I don't think so. I don't want to elaborate on that anymore. That's just my personal feeling. ... It could go on to the [Feb. 24] trade deadline." – Carmelo Anthony on whether the Knicks would be interested in acquiring him after the Nuggets reportedly threatened New Jersey that they would trade Anthony to New York if trade rumors kept leaking out of New Jersey.

Tips And Notes

The Charlotte Bobcats will get a big boost to the lineup Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls with Gerald Wallace expected to return. Wallace was a full participant in Tuesday’s practice and should be good to start barring any setbacks. He averages 16.5 points and 8.2 rebounds per game.

Monta Ellis is still dealing with the flu and missed practice on Monday and Tuesday, but Golden State Warriors hope to have him back to the lineup Wednesday against the Lakers. Ellis leads the team with 25.2 points, 5.5 assists and 2.3 steals per game. He was held to 13 points in Sunday’s loss to the Clippers, shooting 4-for-19 from the floor.

The Colorado Avalanche are going back with Peter Budaj in goal Wednesday against the Chicago after he helped the club to a 5-4 win over Detroit. The Avalanche maintain that Craig Anderson remains their starting goaltender, but Budaj has been better lately – and even he hasn’t been that great. Budaj gave up four goals on 30 shots against Detroit.

 

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DCI NCAA CBB

Season
Straight Up: 1909-531 (.782)
ATS: 729-755 (.491)
ATS Vary Units: 2403-2395 (.501)
Over/Under: 712-704 (.503)
Over/Under Vary Units: 1066-1146 (.482)

America East Conference
BINGHAMTON 75, Umbc 60
Maine vs. ALBANY: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Atlantic 10 Conference
DAYTON 74, Saint Joseph's 59
DUQUESNE 74, Saint Louis 64
GEORGE WASHINGTON 76, Fordham 63
TEMPLE 75, St. Bonaventure 59
XAVIER 77, Massachusetts 65
Atlantic Coast Conference
CLEMSON 72, Georgia Tech 64
Duke 76, FLORIDA STATE 61
Maryland 82, WAKE FOREST 72
Big 12 Conference
Kansas 77, IOWA STATE 67
KANSAS STATE 83, Colorado 77
MISSOURI 76, Nebraska 64
TEXAS A&M 70, Oklahoma State 62
Big East Conference
CINCINNATI 70, South Florida 54
DePAUL 70, Seton Hall 69
GEORGETOWN 75, Pittsburgh 72
Syracuse 73, ST. JOHN'S 67
VILLANOVA 78, Louisville 73
Big Ten Conference
Northwestern vs. IOWA: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Ohio State 69, MICHIGAN 59
Big West Conference
LONG BEACH STATE 80, UC Davis 65
Colonial Athletic Association
George Mason 67, NORTHEASTERN 63
Hofstra 78, TOWSON 71
JAMES MADISON 74, Georgia State 62
UNC WILMINGTON 64, Delaware 61
Vcu 71, WILLIAM & MARY 60
Conference USA
Memphis 74, SMU 68
Southern Miss 71, RICE 66
Uab 71, EAST CAROLINA 61
Utep 74, TULANE 68
Great West Conference
NEW JERSEY TECH 71, Texas-Pan American 69
Mid-American Conference
AKRON 79, Ohio 72
BALL STATE 69, Western Michigan 62
CENTRAL MICHIGAN 63, Toledo 50
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Coppin State vs. SOUTH CAROLINA STATE: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Missouri Valley Conference
EVANSVILLE 67, Drake 61
Indiana State 66, BRADLEY 61
MISSOURI STATE 72, Southern Illinois 54
Northern Iowa 58, ILLINOIS STATE 53
WICHITA STATE 69, Creighton 61
Mountain West Conference
NEW MEXICO 77, Colorado State 67
SAN DIEGO STATE 69, Unlv 60
TCU 73, Wyoming 64
Patriot League
AMERICAN 65, Bucknell 64
ARMY 69, Holy Cross 62
LAFAYETTE 77, Colgate 68
LEHIGH 84, Navy 69
Southeastern Conference
ALABAMA 71, South Carolina 63
Arkansas 68, LSU 64
VANDERBILT 75, Georgia 67
Southern Conference
Furman 70, DAVIDSON 69
Wofford 84, GEORGIA SOUTHERN 70
Southland Conference
McNeese State 81, LAMAR 80
Nicholls State 78, NORTHWESTERN STATE 72
SAM HOUSTON STATE 77, UT Arlington 65
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN 75, Central Arkansas 53
UT SAN ANTONIO 73, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 67
Western Athletic Conference
IDAHO 74, Nevada 68
Non-Conference
ARIZONA STATE 65, Tulsa 62
LA SALLE 77, Penn 71

 

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DCI NBA

Season
Straight Up: 362-164 (.688)
ATS: 259-281 (.480)
ATS Vary Units: 723-779 (.481)
Over/Under: 275-278 (.497)
Over/Under Vary Units: 343-332 (.508)

Chicago 93, CHARLOTTE 90
Dallas 98, INDIANA 96
Atlanta 101, TORONTO 98
BOSTON 105, Sacramento 87
Memphis 99, DETROIT 97
San Antonio 95, MILWAUKEE 91
Orlando 94, NEW ORLEANS 92
HOUSTON 105, Oklahoma City 104
PHOENIX 108, New Jersey 98
UTAH 109, New York 103
L.A. Lakers 107, GOLDEN STATE 103
Miami 99, L.A. CLIPPERS 91

 

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DCI NHL

Season: 198-149 (.571)

MONTREAL 3, Pittsburgh 2
Washington vs. TAMPA BAY: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
CHICAGO 4, Colorado 3
ANAHEIM 3, St. Louis 2

 

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Gamblers Data

Bonus Play Wednesday

Ducks -125

 

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Basketball Crusher
Play of the Day:

Atlanta Hawks -3 over Toronto

 

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Hockey Crusher
Play of the Day:

Chicago -165 over Colorado

 

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Hofstra -4 HUGE

 

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NBA
Write-Up

Wednesday, January 12

Hot Teams
-- Hawks won eight of their last ten games.
-- Bobcats won/covered their last three games- they're 5-2 since Silas became the new coach. Bulls won seven of their last nine games.
-- Spurs won their last three games, by 3-3-11 points.
-- Orlando won its last nine games (8-0-1 vs spread). Hornets won four of last six games (5-1 vs spread).
-- Thunder won four of their last six games- they lost three of last four road games.
-- Knicks won four of their last five games.
-- Miami won its last nine games, last two in OT; they're 9-2 in last 11 games as a road favorite. Clippers won seven of their last ten games.
-- Lakers won their last five games (3-1-1 vs spread). Golden State won/ covered their last three home games.

Cold Teams
-- Raptors lost 13 of their last 18 games; they're 3-3 as home dog.
-- Dallas lost five of its last seven games.
-- Indiana lost six of its last eight games.
-- Pistons lost six of their last eight games. Memphis lost five of its last seven road games- they're 0-2 as a road favorite.
-- Celtics are 1-4-1 vs spread in last six games as home favorite. Kings are 2-8-1 vs spread in last 11 games as a road underdog.
-- Bucks lost five of last seven games, but covered four of last five.
-- Rockets lost six of their last eight games.
-- Jazz are 4-4 in last eight games; they're 2-7 vs spread in their last nine games as a home favorite.
-- Phoenix lost eight of its last ten games. Nets lost seven of their last eight games (2-6 vs spread).

Totals
-- Last five Atlanta games went over the total.
-- Under is 11-2 in last thirteen Charlotte home games.
-- Over is 12-5 in last seventeen Dallas games.
-- Over is 10-2 in Detroit's last dozen home games.
-- Three of last four Boston games went over total, as did Sacramento's last four games.
-- Under is 10-5 in last fifteen Milwaukee home games.
-- Under is 8-2-1 in last eleven New Orleans games.
-- Six of last eight Houston games went over the total.
-- Four of last five New York games stayed under the total.
-- Last three New Jersey road games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 9-2-1 in Clippers' last dozen home games. Six of last seven Miami games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Laker games stayed under total. Last four Golden State home games went over the total.

Back-to-Back
-- Indiana is 2-5 vs spread if it played the night before.
-- Kings are 4-0-1 vs spread if they played night before.
-- Spurs are 2-2-1 vs spread if they played night before.
-- Knicks are 6-2-1 vs spread on road if they played night before.
-- Phoenix is 2-4 vs spread if it played the night before.
-- Lakers are 3-2-1 vs spread if they played night before.

 

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NCAAB
Write-Up


Wednesday, January 12

Ohio State won 11 of last 13 games vs Michigan, but lost two of its last three visits here. Wolverines took Kansas to OT here before losing over weekend, their third loss in last four games. Michigan is 3-2 as the dog this season, 0-2 in Big 11 play. Buckeyes won first three Big 11 games, by 18-5-3 points- they're 2-1 as road favorites this season.

Home side won four of last five Louisville-Villanova games; Cards lost three of last four visits here, losing by 6-4-8 points. Louisville is 5-1 in last six games, winning first two league games by 19-9 points. Big East home favorites of less than 8 points are 8-3 vs spread. Villanova won its last nine games, winning league games by 16-12-11 points.

Pitt-Georgetown split their last 10 meetings, with underdog winning last four SU; Panthers are 2-2 in last four visits here, losing by 3-8 points. Pitt won its last five games, winning by 4 at Providence in its only true road game this year- they're underdog for first time this year. Hoyas are 1-3 in Big East (favored in all four), with only win by 11 over DePaul.

Syracuse won eight of last nine games vs St John's, winning last four by average score of 81-67; Orange won three of last four played here, with wins by 14-15-30 points. St John's is 3-1 in Big East despite not being favored in any of the four games. Syracuse is 16-0, 5-9 vs spread as the favorite- they beat Seton Hall by 5 in their only true road game. Big East home underdogs are 5-3 vs spread.

Nebraska is 8-5 in last 13 games vs Missouri, but lost last two visits to Columbia by 23-17 points. Cornhuskers beat Mizzou in Big 12 tourney LY after losing to Tigers in regular season by 17-15 points. Nebraska won its last 10 games after 2-2 start; their losses are by 10 to Vanderbilt, 3 to Davidson, both on neutral floors. This is their first true road game.

Home team won nine of last ten Wichita State-Creighton games, with the Shockers losing last seven visits to Omaha. Bluejays are 7-3 in last ten series games, with four of last five series wins by 3 or less points. Home underdogs are 2-4 vs spread in Valley games. State is 4-1 in Valley after losing to Missouri State Sunday; they're 3-1 in true road games.

Home side won last four Oklahoma State-Texas A&M games; Cowboys lost four of last five visits here, losing by 2-18-12-15 points- they're 2-1 in true road games, losing by 21 at Gonzaga, winning by 5 in double OT at LaSalle, by 17 at Tulsa. Aggies won 11 games in row since losing by 2 to BC on neutral floor- they're 5-1 vs spread as a favorite.

Home side won last four Georgia-Vanderbilt games, with Commodores 6-2 in last eight series games; Dawgs lost last four visits here, by 5-12-2-10 points. Georgia is off home upset of Kentucky in SEC opener- they bussed here because of icestorm. Underdogs covered six of first seven in SEC play. Vandy lost SEC opener at So Carolina; they're 5-3 as a fave.

Home side won last five UTEP-Tulane game; Miners lost last two visits here by 25-9 points- they're coming off triple OT loss at UAB Saturday, when they led by 7 at half. Miners are 1-2 in true road games, winning by hoop at New Mexico St, losing by 21 at BYU, 3 at UAB. Underdogs are 7-3 vs spread early in CUSA games. Tulane won its last six games.

Kansas State won last nine games vs Colorado, winning last five here by 12-19-6-12-17 points. Buffs are 1-3 in true road games, losing by 9-2-16 points at Georgia/San Francisco/Harvard, winning at Bakersfield by 12. K-State lost Big 12 opener at Oklahoma State- do they have chemistry issues? Home teams are 2-5 vs spread in Big 12 conference games.

Duke won its last five games vs Florida State by average score of 74-64; Blue Devils won four of last five visits here, with wins by 5-32-13-8. It is weird that series games at Duke have been closer games than the ones here. Seminoles lost last two games, scoring 60-59 points in losses to Auburn/Virginia Tech. Home teams are 6-4-1 vs spread in ACC play.

San Diego State won five of last six games vs UNLV, winning last two at home 57-46/68-58; they won MVC tourney on UNLV's court last time teams met. Rebels are 6-1 away from home but looked bad in home loss to BYU last week- they're 1-1 as an underdog. MWC home favorites are 3-2 vs spread. Aztecs are 17-0, 2-4 vs spread in last six games.

Home side won eight of last nine Georgia Tech-Clemson games; Tech lost last five visits to Littlejohn by 13-1-15-14-11 points. Jackets lost three of last four games; they're 0-4 in true road games, losing by 17-20-5-11 points. Tigers won seven of last eight games; they're 4-7 vs spread as favorite, beating Miami by 7 (-4.5) in ACC home opener.

 

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NHL
Write-Up


Wednesday, January 12

Hot Teams
-- Canadiens won last three games, allowing four goals.
-- Lightning won seven of its last nine home games. Washington won six of its last nine games overall.
-- Chicago won six of its last eight home games. Colorado won its last four road games.
-- Ducks won five of their last six games.

Cold Teams
-- Penguins lost five of their last six games.
-- St Louis lost its last four games, last three all by one goal.

Totals
-- Under is 5-1-2 in last eight Montreal games.
-- Under is 9-2 in last eleven Washington road games.
-- Under is 8-3 in last eleven Chicago games. Over is 5-2 in Colorado's last seven games.
-- Last three St Louis road games went over the total.

Back-to-Back
-- Canadiens are 4-3 if they played the night before; teams are 5-2 the night after playing the Rangers.
-- Washington is 1-3 on road if it played the night before.

Series Records
-- Canadiens won their last four games against Pittsburgh.
-- Lightning lost 16 of last 20 games against Washington.
-- Colorado is 3-0 vs Chicago this season: 4-3ot/7-5/4-3.
-- Blues lost eight of last ten visits to Anaheim.

 

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NCAA Basketball Picks

Syracuse at St. John's

The Red Storm look to take advantage of a Syracuse team that is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games against a team with a winning SU record. St. John's is the pick (+3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the game Even. Dunkel Pick: St. John's (+3 1/2). Here are all of today's games.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12
Time Posted: 9:30 a.m. EST

Game 725-726: Ohio State at Michigan (6:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio State 79.775; Michigan 68.385
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 10
Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (-10)

Game 727-728: VCU at William & Mary (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: VCU 58.191; William & Mary 50.478
Dunkel Line: VCU by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: VCU by 9
Dunkel Pick: William & Mary (+9)

Game 729-730: Louisville at Villanova (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Louisville 71.170; Villanova 74.178
Dunkel Line: Villanova by 3
Vegas Line: Villanova by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Louisville (+4 1/2)

Game 731-732: Hofstra at Towson (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Hofstra 58.614; Towson 51.316
Dunkel Line: Hofstra by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Hofstra by 4
Dunkel Pick: Hofstra (-4)

Game 733-734: George Mason at Northeastern (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: George Mason 59.856; Northeastern 52.985
Dunkel Line: George Mason by 7
Vegas Line: George Mason by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: George Mason (-5 1/2)

Game 735-736: Delaware at NC-Wilmington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Delaware 51.074; NC-Wilmington 50.464
Dunkel Line: Delaware by 1
Vegas Line: NC-Wilmington by 1
Dunkel Pick: Delaware (+1)

Game 737-738: Pittsburgh at Georgetown (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 72.536; Georgetown 76.515
Dunkel Line: Georgetown by 4
Vegas Line: Georgetown by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgetown (-2 1/2)

Game 739-740: Syracuse at St. John's (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Syracuse 73.522; St. John's 73.259
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Syracuse by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. John's (+3 1/2)

Game 741-742: Nebraska at Missouri (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nebraska 62.802; Missouri 77.338
Dunkel Line: Missouri by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Missouri by 11
Dunkel Pick: Missouri (-11)

Game 743-744: Toledo at Central Michigan (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toledo 41.680; Central Michigan 50.982
Dunkel Line: Central Michigan by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Central Michigan by 12
Dunkel Pick: Toledo (+12)

Game 745-746: Ohio at Akron (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio 53.034; Akron 60.721
Dunkel Line: Akron by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Akron by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Akron (-5 1/2)

Game 747-748: Pennsylvania at LaSalle (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pennsylvania 48.664; LaSalle 51.777
Dunkel Line: LaSalle by 3
Vegas Line: LaSalle by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pennsylvania (+6 1/2)

Game 749-750: St. Louis at Duquesne (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 54.141; Duquesne 66.887
Dunkel Line: Duquesne by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Duquesne by 9
Dunkel Pick: Duquesne (-9)

Game 751-752: South Florida at Cincinnati (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: South Florida 56.739; Cincinnati 68.166
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Cincinnati by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: South Florida (+13 1/2)

Game 753-754: UAB at East Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UAB 64.162; East Carolina 56.055
Dunkel Line: UAB by 8
Vegas Line: UAB by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UAB (-5 1/2)

Game 755-756: Fordham at George Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Fordham 47.387; George Washington 52.433
Dunkel Line: George Washington by 5
Vegas Line: George Washington by 9
Dunkel Pick: Fordham (+9)

Game 757-758: Massachusetts at Xavier (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Massachusetts 51.030; Xavier 66.719
Dunkel Line: Xavier by 15 1/2
Vegas Line: Xavier by 11
Dunkel Pick: Xavier (-11)

Game 759-760: St. Joseph's at Dayton (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Joseph's 54.610; Dayton 64.947
Dunkel Line: Dayton by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Dayton by 12
Dunkel Pick: St. Joseph's (+12)

Game 761-762: Georgia State at James Madison (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia State 54.348; James Madison 63.353
Dunkel Line: James Madison by 9
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 763-764: St. Bonaventure at Temple (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Bonaventure 55.563; Temple 71.975
Dunkel Line: Temple by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: Temple by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Temple (-13 1/2)

Game 765-766: Western Michigan at Ball State (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 52.773; Ball State 56.074
Dunkel Line: Ball State by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Ball State by 6
Dunkel Pick: Western Michigan (+6)

Game 767-768: Wyoming at TCU (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wyoming 51.352; TCU 59.591
Dunkel Line: TCU by 8
Vegas Line: TCU by 6
Dunkel Pick: TCU (-6)

Game 769-770: Northern Iowa at Illinois State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Iowa 58.255; Illinois State 52.319
Dunkel Line: Northern Iowa by 6
Vegas Line: Northern Iowa by 3
Dunkel Pick: Northern Iowa (-3)

Game 771-772: Indiana State at Bradley (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana State 55.967; Bradley 56.864
Dunkel Line: Bradley by 1
Vegas Line: Indiana State by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Bradley (+1 1/2)

Game 773-774: Wichita State at Creighton (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wichita State 65.987; Creighton 59.615
Dunkel Line: Wichita State by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Wichita State by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wichita State (-2 1/2)

Game 775-776: Southern Illinois at Missouri State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Illinois 55.218; Missouri State 66.178
Dunkel Line: Missouri State by 11
Vegas Line: Missouri State by 14
Dunkel Pick: Southern Illinois (+14)

Game 777-778: Drake at Evansville (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Drake 52.669; Evansville 55.455
Dunkel Line: Evansville by 3
Vegas Line: Evansville by 5
Dunkel Pick: Drake (+5)

Game 779-780: Memphis at SMU (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 59.443; SMU 51.409
Dunkel Line: Memphis by 8
Vegas Line: Memphis by 5
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-5)

Game 781-782: Southern Mississippi at Rice (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Mississippi 62.621; Rice 58.009
Dunkel Line: Southern Mississippi by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Southern Mississippi by 3
Dunkel Pick: Southern Mississippi (-3)

Game 783-784: Oklahoma State at Texas A&M (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma State 64.912; Texas A&M 70.161
Dunkel Line: Texas A&M by 5
Vegas Line: Texas A&M by 7
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State (+7)

Game 785-786: Maryland at Wake Forest (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Maryland 71.657; Wake Forest 55.028
Dunkel Line: Maryland by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: Maryland by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Maryland (-11 1/2)

Game 787-788: UTEP at Tulane (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UTEP 60.634; Tulane 59.408
Dunkel Line: UTEP by 1
Vegas Line: UTEP by 3
Dunkel Pick: Tulane (+3)

Game 789-790: Arkansas at LSU (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas 60.539; LSU 54.953
Dunkel Line: Arkansas by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Arkansas by 2
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas (-2)

Game 791-792: Georgia at Vanderbilt (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia 63.546; Vanderbilt 70.333
Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 7
Vegas Line: Vanderbilt by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia (+9 1/2)

Game 793-794: Northwestern at Iowa (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northwestern 62.561; Iowa 66.337
Dunkel Line: Iowa by 4
Vegas Line: Iowa by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Iowa (-1 1/2)

Game 795-796: Tulsa at Arizona State (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tulsa 60.515; Arizona State 59.623
Dunkel Line: Tulsa by 1
Vegas Line: Arizona State by 3
Dunkel Pick: Tulsa (+3)

Game 797-798: Colorado at Kansas State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 63.015; Kansas State 70.098
Dunkel Line: Kansas State by 7
Vegas Line: Kansas State by 10
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+10)

Game 799-800: Kansas at Iowa State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas 78.583; Iowa State 69.195
Dunkel Line: Kansas by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Kansas by 8
Dunkel Pick: Kansas (-8)

Game 801-802: Seton Hall at DePaul (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seton Hall 61.018; DePaul 60.560
Dunkel Line: Seton Hall by 1
Vegas Line: Seton Hall by 2
Dunkel Pick: DePaul (+2)

Game 803-804: Duke at Florida State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Duke 81.495; Florida State 68.635
Dunkel Line: Duke by 13
Vegas Line: Duke by 8
Dunkel Pick: Duke (-8)

Game 805-806: South Carolina at Alabama (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: South Carolina 58.812; Alabama 65.269
Dunkel Line: Alabama by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Alabama by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: South Carolina (+8 1/2)

Game 807-808: Colorado State at New Mexico (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado State 58.889; New Mexico 70.054
Dunkel Line: New Mexico by 11
Vegas Line: New Mexico by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Mexico (-9 1/2)

Game 809-810: UNLV at San Diego State (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UNLV 68.167; San Diego State 73.478
Dunkel Line: San Diego State by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: San Diego State by 4
Dunkel Pick: San Diego State (-4)

Game 811-812: UC Davis at Long Beach State (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UC Davis 50.158; Long Beach State 60.043
Dunkel Line: Long Beach State by 10
Vegas Line: Long Beach State by 12
Dunkel Pick: UC Davis (+12)

Game 813-814: Nevada at Idaho (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nevada 54.914; Idaho 61.654
Dunkel Line: Idaho by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Idaho by 5
Dunkel Pick: Idaho (-5)

Game 815-816: Wofford at Georgia Southern (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wofford 54.649; Georgia Southern 41.892
Dunkel Line: Wofford by 13
Vegas Line: Wofford by 14 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia Southern (+14 1/2)

Game 817-818: Furman at Davidson (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Furman 57.078; Davidson 56.470
Dunkel Line: Furman by 1
Vegas Line: Davidson by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Furman (+3 1/2)

Game 819-820: Georgia Tech at Clemson (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Tech 58.736; Clemson 70.714
Dunkel Line: Clemson by 12
Vegas Line: Clemson by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Clemson (-7 1/2)

 

[superbeets]

Green Bay at Atlanta

The Packers look to build on their 8-3 ATS record in their last 11 games as a road underdog from 1 to 3 points. Green Bay is the pick (+2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Packers favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Green Bay (+2 1/2). Here are all of this week's picks.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 15
Time Posted: 7:00 a.m. EST (1/11)

Game 109-110: Baltimore at Pittsburgh (4:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore 135.465; Pittsburgh 140.553
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 5; 33
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 3; 36 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-3); Under

Game 111-112: Green Bay at Atlanta (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Green Bay 140.682; Atlanta 129.910
Dunkel Line: Green Bay by 1; 48
Vegas Line: Atlanta by 2 1/2; 45 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Green Bay (+2 1/2); Over


SUNDAY, JANUARY 16
Time Posted: 7:00 a.m. EST (1/11)

Game 113-114: Seattle at Chicago (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 127.505; Chicago 135.517
Dunkel Line: Chicago by 8; 39
Vegas Line: Chicago by 10; 41
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+10); Under

Game 115-116: NY Jets at New England (4:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Jets 136.025; New England 146.625
Dunkel Line: New England by 10 1/2; 47
Vegas Line: New England by 8 1/2; 45
Dunkel Pick: New England (-8 1/2); Over