SPORTS WAGERS
St. Louis +1.25 over MONTREAL
The Blue Notes are coming off a 4-2 loss at Columbus after a near flawless four-game winning streak. The Canadiens kick-started two struggling clubs, the Sens and Rangers and were outscored 10-4 in those two games. Montreal has now lost three of its last four with its only win over that stretch coming at home against Dallas in a game in which Marty Turco did not come up with a single big save. Certainly, the Canadiens did not outplay Dallas. The Habs have also dropped five of its last seven. One would have to think that the Canadiens will be a little more intense after allowing 10 goals in its last two including six to the Rangers but that could also be a blueprint for other teams to beat the Habs, a team that is very beatable on most nights. But what is most appealing is that the Blue Notes will make a rare appearance in Montreal and you know for sure they’ll be extra jacked up to play here. The Blues are playing great hockey at the moment and any take-back in this spot has to be considered a good one because the Blues chances of winning are just as good and probably better than the hosts’ chances. Play: St. Louis +1.25 (Risking 2 units).
St. Louis +1.25 over MONTREAL
The Blue Notes are coming off a 4-2 loss at Columbus after a near flawless four-game winning streak. The Canadiens kick-started two struggling clubs, the Sens and Rangers and were outscored 10-4 in those two games. Montreal has now lost three of its last four with its only win over that stretch coming at home against Dallas in a game in which Marty Turco did not come up with a single big save. Certainly, the Canadiens did not outplay Dallas. The Habs have also dropped five of its last seven. One would have to think that the Canadiens will be a little more intense after allowing 10 goals in its last two including six to the Rangers but that could also be a blueprint for other teams to beat the Habs, a team that is very beatable on most nights. But what is most appealing is that the Blue Notes will make a rare appearance in Montreal and you know for sure they’ll be extra jacked up to play here. The Blues are playing great hockey at the moment and any take-back in this spot has to be considered a good one because the Blues chances of winning are just as good and probably better than the hosts’ chances. Play: St. Louis +1.25 (Risking 2 units).
ALL COMPS!!!!!!!
Ben Burns
* Edmonton Oilers,
Big Al McMordie
* Marshall Thundering Herd,
Bobby Maxwell
5* Milwaukee Bucks, -2
Brad Diamond
* Richmond Spiders,
Brett Atkins
5* Pittsburgh Panthers,
Bryan Leonard
* Rutgers Scarlet Knights,
Cajun Sports
2* Baylor Bears, +14.5
Carlo Campanella
* Phoenix Suns,
Charlie Scott
* Michigan Wolverines, +8.5
Dave Price
1* Minnesota Timberwolves, +6.5
Dominic Fazzini
2* Pittsburgh Panthers, -1
EZ Winners
* Indiana Pacers, +11.5
James Patrick Sports
* La Salle Explorers,
Jay McNeil
2* Denver Nuggets,
Jeff Alexander
1* Golden State Warriors, +6
Jim Feist
* Phoenix Suns,
Jimmy Moore
* Baylor Bears, +14.5
Joel Tyson
2* Saint John's Red Storm,
Johnny Banks
* Dallas Mavericks, -4.5
JR O'Donnell
* Wisconsin Badgers, -8.5
Jr Tips
* Denver Nuggets, Over 230
Karl Garrett
1* Pittsburgh Panthers, -1
3* Sacramento Kings, +10
LT Profits
* Dayton Flyers, Under 132
Marc Lawrence (Preferred Picks)
* Xavier Musketeers,
Rob Vinciletti
* Saint Bonaventure Bonnies, +2
Stephen Nover
3* Air Force Falcons, +12
4* Indiana Pacers, +11.5
Steve Merril
* Texas Tech Red Raiders, -3
Terron Chapman
1* University Texas El Paso Miners (UTEP), +8
Tom Freese
* Mississippi Rebels (Ole Miss), Under
Tom Stryker
* Oklahoma State Cowboys, -9.5
Tony George
* Denver Nuggets, Under 230
Vegas Experts
* Wisconsin Badgers,
Ben Burns
* Edmonton Oilers,
Big Al McMordie
* Marshall Thundering Herd,
Bobby Maxwell
5* Milwaukee Bucks, -2
Brad Diamond
* Richmond Spiders,
Brett Atkins
5* Pittsburgh Panthers,
Bryan Leonard
* Rutgers Scarlet Knights,
Cajun Sports
2* Baylor Bears, +14.5
Carlo Campanella
* Phoenix Suns,
Charlie Scott
* Michigan Wolverines, +8.5
Dave Price
1* Minnesota Timberwolves, +6.5
Dominic Fazzini
2* Pittsburgh Panthers, -1
EZ Winners
* Indiana Pacers, +11.5
James Patrick Sports
* La Salle Explorers,
Jay McNeil
2* Denver Nuggets,
Jeff Alexander
1* Golden State Warriors, +6
Jim Feist
* Phoenix Suns,
Jimmy Moore
* Baylor Bears, +14.5
Joel Tyson
2* Saint John's Red Storm,
Johnny Banks
* Dallas Mavericks, -4.5
JR O'Donnell
* Wisconsin Badgers, -8.5
Jr Tips
* Denver Nuggets, Over 230
Karl Garrett
1* Pittsburgh Panthers, -1
3* Sacramento Kings, +10
LT Profits
* Dayton Flyers, Under 132
Marc Lawrence (Preferred Picks)
* Xavier Musketeers,
Rob Vinciletti
* Saint Bonaventure Bonnies, +2
Stephen Nover
3* Air Force Falcons, +12
4* Indiana Pacers, +11.5
Steve Merril
* Texas Tech Red Raiders, -3
Terron Chapman
1* University Texas El Paso Miners (UTEP), +8
Tom Freese
* Mississippi Rebels (Ole Miss), Under
Tom Stryker
* Oklahoma State Cowboys, -9.5
Tony George
* Denver Nuggets, Under 230
Vegas Experts
* Wisconsin Badgers,
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BIG AL's 5* NCAA HOOPS GAME OF THE MONTH; 14-6 RUN
At 7 pm, our College Basketball Game of the Month is on the Georgetown Hoyas plus the points against Pittsburgh. The Panthers are perhaps the biggest surprise in College Basketball this season. After losing DeJuan Blair and Sam Young, among others, to graduation, Pitt wasn't expected to contend for the Big East Championship, yet Jamie Dixon's men have reeled off eight straight wins, including the last four as underdogs, and have ascended to #9 in the National rankings. Pitt is also atop the Conference standings with a 5-0 record, yet according to my database, will be hard-pressed to make it to 6-0. Since 1990, college teams off at least five straight wins, with the last three as underdogs, are a dismal 11-30 ATS. Besides falling into this negative 26% ATS situation, this is also a tough matchup for Pitt, whose tallest starter is 6-10 Gary McGhee, as Georgetown has size inside, and a lot of athleticism. The Panthers, especially, will have a very difficult time matching up with the Hoyas' 6-11 sophomore, Greg Monroe, who averages 15 ppg and 10 rebounds. Monroe not only has great post moves, but he can also hit the outside shot. And he's arguably the best passing big man in the country (he's 2nd on the Hoyas with 51 assists). In his last game, Monroe scored a career-high 29 points, and had 16 rebounds (tying a career-high), four blocks, and three steals. Pitt will use both McGhee and 6-5 Nasir Robinson to defend Monroe, but I don't see either one having much success. College Basketball Game of the Month on Georgetown. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. And don't miss my 22-0 ATS College Basketball Winner on this Wednesday, or my NBA play.
At 7 pm, our College Basketball Game of the Month is on the Georgetown Hoyas plus the points against Pittsburgh. The Panthers are perhaps the biggest surprise in College Basketball this season. After losing DeJuan Blair and Sam Young, among others, to graduation, Pitt wasn't expected to contend for the Big East Championship, yet Jamie Dixon's men have reeled off eight straight wins, including the last four as underdogs, and have ascended to #9 in the National rankings. Pitt is also atop the Conference standings with a 5-0 record, yet according to my database, will be hard-pressed to make it to 6-0. Since 1990, college teams off at least five straight wins, with the last three as underdogs, are a dismal 11-30 ATS. Besides falling into this negative 26% ATS situation, this is also a tough matchup for Pitt, whose tallest starter is 6-10 Gary McGhee, as Georgetown has size inside, and a lot of athleticism. The Panthers, especially, will have a very difficult time matching up with the Hoyas' 6-11 sophomore, Greg Monroe, who averages 15 ppg and 10 rebounds. Monroe not only has great post moves, but he can also hit the outside shot. And he's arguably the best passing big man in the country (he's 2nd on the Hoyas with 51 assists). In his last game, Monroe scored a career-high 29 points, and had 16 rebounds (tying a career-high), four blocks, and three steals. Pitt will use both McGhee and 6-5 Nasir Robinson to defend Monroe, but I don't see either one having much success. College Basketball Game of the Month on Georgetown. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. And don't miss my 22-0 ATS College Basketball Winner on this Wednesday, or my NBA play.
Malinsky
-30.8 College
-70.3 NBA
4* #729 ST. JOHN’S over CONNECTICUT
Last Wednesday we turned a 4* ticket with Pittsburgh against Connecticut on this court, with both Play On and Play Against elements to the handicap. This is more of the same. Once again we have a limited UConn team being asked to play at a higher level than the Huskies are capable of right now, and we get a prototype “Tough Out” to serve our purposes on the other side.Visions of past Connecticut teams bring reminders of deep and talented rosters that pushed the tempo and used their talent to wear the opposition down. This is not that kind of team. This year’s Huskies are precariously short of depth, with only seven players going more than 10 minutes per game, and key cogs Jerome Dyson, Stanley Robinson and Kemba Walker are all at 33 minutes or more. Because of that the defense can not be extended, with leads to a rarity for a Jim Calhoun team in which his team has significantly more TO’s than they have forced, and the fact that the opposition has as many assists as TO’s has to be very unsettling. It also means having to run a lot of half-court offensive sets, instead of getting easy baskets in transition, and those sets have never been a strength. Now they also lose Calhoun’s leadership on the sidelines, and while George Blaney is an experienced replacement, this takes even more spark away. It is not easy for this group to build margins, and their weak FT shooting does not extend them in the latter stages.St. John’s brings that depth that UConn lacks, and with Anthony Mason Jr. and Justin Burrell healthy again Norm Roberts can have his team attack tenaciously for the full 40 minutes – they have had back-to-back games in which 11 different players had at least 10 minutes of court time. They bring the athleticism and determination to play solid defense and are also hitting the boards hard, which means they are rarely going to be out of a game, and that has been the case – they have already picked up road dog covers at Louisville and Georgetown in Big East play, and got the money at Duke and won outright vs. Temple in the Palestra in key non-conference challenges. For once it can be the underdog wearing the favorite down, as they take this one right to the final stages with a chance to win outright.
6* #739 JAMES MADISON over DREXEL
Nothing comes easily for Drexel, a team that plays with tenacity but lacks top-level talent. But the fact that the Dragons are 4-3 in C.A.A. play has them in the role of a solid favorite here, and when we recognize the roll of the dice that has been needed for that 4-3 mark it shows us how good the value is to back an underdog that should be in the game to the final possession. When playing Drexel, it is hard not to be, and with this underdog having the tools to win outright we would not consider this an “upset” in any way.Consider this – in those seven conference games the Dragons have shot awful counts of 39.6 from the field, 26.9 beyond the arc, and 65.1 at the FT line. The opposition has shot better in every category (41.8, 36.0 and 73.3). Drexel opponents also have more rebounds, more assists, more steals and fewer turnovers. Turning that into a 4-3 requires a lot of favorable bounces, and in truth some of that is the grit of Bruiser Flint’s team – there have been three league games decided by three points or less, and they gutted out wins in all three. Those are the type of wins they are going to have to get, with that lack of punch, and experience (true FR Derrick Thomas and Daryl McCoy have started all seven C.A.A. games; RS FR Chris Fouch is fourth in scoring), making it difficult to ever generate much breathing room, and that awful FT shooting further making margins difficult.James Madison has the go-to players to take this right to the final buzzer. Julius Wells has gone from C.A.A. Rookie of the Year (11.6 ppg and 5.5 rpg) to a candidate for Player of the Year, scoring 20.0 and grabbing 4.9 caroms in C.A.A. games, and 6-10/260 Denzel Bowles has become the biggest inside force in the league, with tallies of 21.0 and 8.6 in the five conference games he has played. With savvy Pierre Curits (35 assists vs. 12 TO’s in the C.A.A.) running the show they will also be patient against a tough Drexel defense. The Dukes were 5-2 ATS as league road dogs in Matt Brady’s first season at the helm LY, and 2-0 in that role with Bowles on the court this season. They can easily add another here in a game that has been priced in entirely the wrong range.
4* #805 COLORADO over OKLAHOMA STATE
In the third year of Jeff Bzdelik’s system, and with some legit talent to make it go, the Colorado offense has been something special to open Big 12 play. It is just that no one has noticed, and that means outstanding value here to back a Buffalo team that can be in this game to the final possession.The luck of the draw has had Colorado up against three of the Big 12’s best defenses to open the league campaign, Texas, Kansas State and Baylor. Only Kansas is better. Yet the Buffaloes broke those teams down to the tune of 81.7 points per game, and they shot at least 50 percent each time. They could only manage a 1-2 SU and 2-1 ATS through the cycle because they were over-matched badly on the boards, but now they not only step way down in class against this Oklahoma State defense, but also take on a front-court that does not overmatch them in terms of size. It means prime upset potential, as a team with excellent offensive balance (Cory Higgins is averaging 21.0 in Big 12 play, Marcus Relphorde 19.7 and Alec Burks 17.0), and precision (only 37 TO’s through 120 floor minutes against those tough defenses) make for a prime “Tough Out” candidate.We turned a 4* ticket against Oklahoma State with Baylor on Saturday, noting how the lack of size and depth for the Cowboys would make the Big 12 road a long and tough journey, and in that defeat they allowed 52.5 percent shooting, and were out-rebounded 39-24. Matthew Pilgrim was the only player off the bench that saw at least 10 minutes of action. What is basically a four guard/one forward lineup is going to have to have the dice roll perfectly if they are going to get margins, with the lack of interior defense, rebounding and depth making this the wrong role for them to be in
4* #726 L.A. CLIPPERS/CHICAGO Under
When the Clippers have all hands on deck they have a genuine identity, and if has been an effective one. It simply is not one that the markets are seeing. They have two of the better defenders in the league at their positions in Marcus Canby and Eric Gordon, and when Chris Kaman is healthy he provides both an interior scoring threat, and another defensive presence around the basket. So when Mike Dunleavy has his full rotation we find a team that slows to a half-court tempo and actually wins games. Having all hands on deck has been the problem, but we can show directly how the markets have not been able to get the correct handle – how about a 16-5 run to the Under in home games with Kaman in the lineup? And you can put an * next to one of the Over’s, an easy blowout of New Jersey on Monday in which Los Angeles backed off late, allowing the Nets to score 29 points in the fourth quarter.We can say similar things about the Bulls, who are 6-2-1 to the Under when Tyrus Thomas is on the court, a key part of their defensive rotations. But that is also not reflected in this Total, and in a night in which the visitors bring a lot of health issues to the table we do not expect to see a lot of pace. A flu virus has impacted several members of the team, with John Salmons remaining in a hospital in Oakland instead of traveling with them to Los Angeles yesterday (he is expected to join the team later today, but is classified as “doubtful”), and Kirk Hinrich still a question mark after not playing on Monday. He did take part in practice yesterday, but is unlikely to have his full legs beneath him.Neither team is looking to push the pace here, and both have been more solid on defense than the markets are giving credit for. That brings outstandiong value to an Under call for this setting
-30.8 College
-70.3 NBA
4* #729 ST. JOHN’S over CONNECTICUT
Last Wednesday we turned a 4* ticket with Pittsburgh against Connecticut on this court, with both Play On and Play Against elements to the handicap. This is more of the same. Once again we have a limited UConn team being asked to play at a higher level than the Huskies are capable of right now, and we get a prototype “Tough Out” to serve our purposes on the other side.Visions of past Connecticut teams bring reminders of deep and talented rosters that pushed the tempo and used their talent to wear the opposition down. This is not that kind of team. This year’s Huskies are precariously short of depth, with only seven players going more than 10 minutes per game, and key cogs Jerome Dyson, Stanley Robinson and Kemba Walker are all at 33 minutes or more. Because of that the defense can not be extended, with leads to a rarity for a Jim Calhoun team in which his team has significantly more TO’s than they have forced, and the fact that the opposition has as many assists as TO’s has to be very unsettling. It also means having to run a lot of half-court offensive sets, instead of getting easy baskets in transition, and those sets have never been a strength. Now they also lose Calhoun’s leadership on the sidelines, and while George Blaney is an experienced replacement, this takes even more spark away. It is not easy for this group to build margins, and their weak FT shooting does not extend them in the latter stages.St. John’s brings that depth that UConn lacks, and with Anthony Mason Jr. and Justin Burrell healthy again Norm Roberts can have his team attack tenaciously for the full 40 minutes – they have had back-to-back games in which 11 different players had at least 10 minutes of court time. They bring the athleticism and determination to play solid defense and are also hitting the boards hard, which means they are rarely going to be out of a game, and that has been the case – they have already picked up road dog covers at Louisville and Georgetown in Big East play, and got the money at Duke and won outright vs. Temple in the Palestra in key non-conference challenges. For once it can be the underdog wearing the favorite down, as they take this one right to the final stages with a chance to win outright.
6* #739 JAMES MADISON over DREXEL
Nothing comes easily for Drexel, a team that plays with tenacity but lacks top-level talent. But the fact that the Dragons are 4-3 in C.A.A. play has them in the role of a solid favorite here, and when we recognize the roll of the dice that has been needed for that 4-3 mark it shows us how good the value is to back an underdog that should be in the game to the final possession. When playing Drexel, it is hard not to be, and with this underdog having the tools to win outright we would not consider this an “upset” in any way.Consider this – in those seven conference games the Dragons have shot awful counts of 39.6 from the field, 26.9 beyond the arc, and 65.1 at the FT line. The opposition has shot better in every category (41.8, 36.0 and 73.3). Drexel opponents also have more rebounds, more assists, more steals and fewer turnovers. Turning that into a 4-3 requires a lot of favorable bounces, and in truth some of that is the grit of Bruiser Flint’s team – there have been three league games decided by three points or less, and they gutted out wins in all three. Those are the type of wins they are going to have to get, with that lack of punch, and experience (true FR Derrick Thomas and Daryl McCoy have started all seven C.A.A. games; RS FR Chris Fouch is fourth in scoring), making it difficult to ever generate much breathing room, and that awful FT shooting further making margins difficult.James Madison has the go-to players to take this right to the final buzzer. Julius Wells has gone from C.A.A. Rookie of the Year (11.6 ppg and 5.5 rpg) to a candidate for Player of the Year, scoring 20.0 and grabbing 4.9 caroms in C.A.A. games, and 6-10/260 Denzel Bowles has become the biggest inside force in the league, with tallies of 21.0 and 8.6 in the five conference games he has played. With savvy Pierre Curits (35 assists vs. 12 TO’s in the C.A.A.) running the show they will also be patient against a tough Drexel defense. The Dukes were 5-2 ATS as league road dogs in Matt Brady’s first season at the helm LY, and 2-0 in that role with Bowles on the court this season. They can easily add another here in a game that has been priced in entirely the wrong range.
4* #805 COLORADO over OKLAHOMA STATE
In the third year of Jeff Bzdelik’s system, and with some legit talent to make it go, the Colorado offense has been something special to open Big 12 play. It is just that no one has noticed, and that means outstanding value here to back a Buffalo team that can be in this game to the final possession.The luck of the draw has had Colorado up against three of the Big 12’s best defenses to open the league campaign, Texas, Kansas State and Baylor. Only Kansas is better. Yet the Buffaloes broke those teams down to the tune of 81.7 points per game, and they shot at least 50 percent each time. They could only manage a 1-2 SU and 2-1 ATS through the cycle because they were over-matched badly on the boards, but now they not only step way down in class against this Oklahoma State defense, but also take on a front-court that does not overmatch them in terms of size. It means prime upset potential, as a team with excellent offensive balance (Cory Higgins is averaging 21.0 in Big 12 play, Marcus Relphorde 19.7 and Alec Burks 17.0), and precision (only 37 TO’s through 120 floor minutes against those tough defenses) make for a prime “Tough Out” candidate.We turned a 4* ticket against Oklahoma State with Baylor on Saturday, noting how the lack of size and depth for the Cowboys would make the Big 12 road a long and tough journey, and in that defeat they allowed 52.5 percent shooting, and were out-rebounded 39-24. Matthew Pilgrim was the only player off the bench that saw at least 10 minutes of action. What is basically a four guard/one forward lineup is going to have to have the dice roll perfectly if they are going to get margins, with the lack of interior defense, rebounding and depth making this the wrong role for them to be in
4* #726 L.A. CLIPPERS/CHICAGO Under
When the Clippers have all hands on deck they have a genuine identity, and if has been an effective one. It simply is not one that the markets are seeing. They have two of the better defenders in the league at their positions in Marcus Canby and Eric Gordon, and when Chris Kaman is healthy he provides both an interior scoring threat, and another defensive presence around the basket. So when Mike Dunleavy has his full rotation we find a team that slows to a half-court tempo and actually wins games. Having all hands on deck has been the problem, but we can show directly how the markets have not been able to get the correct handle – how about a 16-5 run to the Under in home games with Kaman in the lineup? And you can put an * next to one of the Over’s, an easy blowout of New Jersey on Monday in which Los Angeles backed off late, allowing the Nets to score 29 points in the fourth quarter.We can say similar things about the Bulls, who are 6-2-1 to the Under when Tyrus Thomas is on the court, a key part of their defensive rotations. But that is also not reflected in this Total, and in a night in which the visitors bring a lot of health issues to the table we do not expect to see a lot of pace. A flu virus has impacted several members of the team, with John Salmons remaining in a hospital in Oakland instead of traveling with them to Los Angeles yesterday (he is expected to join the team later today, but is classified as “doubtful”), and Kirk Hinrich still a question mark after not playing on Monday. He did take part in practice yesterday, but is unlikely to have his full legs beneath him.Neither team is looking to push the pace here, and both have been more solid on defense than the markets are giving credit for. That brings outstandiong value to an Under call for this setting
Bryan Leonard's NBA Upset Special
Dallas at Washington
The Mavericks are playing their third road game in the last four nights off a huge upset of the Celtics. They have already played Toronto and Boston on this road trip with three seemingly easy games remaining. After playing Washington tonight they go to Philadelphia and New York before returning home. This is a flat spot for the sure to be overconfident Mavericks as they won't take the Wizards seriously.
Washington is a completely different team without Gilbert Arenas. He is known in the league to be a selfish player that simply did not fit into the playing style of this squad. The entire philosophy of this squad relies on team play and it's already showing benefits since his suspension. Washington is off back to back wins over Sacramento and Portland and defense has been the key to their success. They have held the opposition to under 100 points in 4 of the last 5 games. The betting marketplace has been slow to adjust to Washington's better play and we take full advantage.
PLAY WASHINGTON
Dallas at Washington
The Mavericks are playing their third road game in the last four nights off a huge upset of the Celtics. They have already played Toronto and Boston on this road trip with three seemingly easy games remaining. After playing Washington tonight they go to Philadelphia and New York before returning home. This is a flat spot for the sure to be overconfident Mavericks as they won't take the Wizards seriously.
Washington is a completely different team without Gilbert Arenas. He is known in the league to be a selfish player that simply did not fit into the playing style of this squad. The entire philosophy of this squad relies on team play and it's already showing benefits since his suspension. Washington is off back to back wins over Sacramento and Portland and defense has been the key to their success. They have held the opposition to under 100 points in 4 of the last 5 games. The betting marketplace has been slow to adjust to Washington's better play and we take full advantage.
PLAY WASHINGTON
Tonight’s college basketball picks are already in. Here are the NBA picks from ScoresOddsPicks.com.
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The Celtics continue treading water. <ST1:CITY><ST1LACE>Boston</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY> (27-12, 17-22 ATS) has lost two in a row—both at home—after Monday’s defeat to <ST1:CITY><ST1LACE>Dallas</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY>. That makes it three losses overall in four games for the Celtics, who are just 2-4 against the spread in their last four games. The Pistons had actually put together a three-game winning streak before Monday’s loss to the Knicks. <ST1:CITY><ST1LACE>Detroit</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY> (14-26, 18-21-1 ATS) has struggled for the most part, though, even at home; the Pistons are 2-5 against the spread in their last seven home games.
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<ST1:CITY><ST1LACE>Detroit</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY> won the last time these teams met, but <ST1:CITY><ST1LACE>Boston</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY> racked up a five-game winning streak before that (<ST1:CITY><ST1LACE>Boston</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY> is 4-2 ATS in those games). NBA betting fans have known these teams for their defense over the past decade, so it’s not surprising the total has hit the under in four of their past five meetings.
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Free pick (premium): <ST1:CITY><ST1LACE>Boston</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY>
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<ST1:STATE><ST1LACE>Utah</ST1LACE></ST1:STATE> Jazz at <ST1:CITY><ST1LACE>San Antonio</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY> Spurs – <ST1:TIME Minute="0" Hour="21">9:00 p.m. ET</ST1:TIME><O></O>
The Spurs (25-15, 21-18-1 ATS) snapped a two-game losing streak with a win in <ST1:CITY><ST1LACE>New Orleans</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY> on Monday. Overall the Spurs have won four of their last six games, and both of the losses came during a four-game road trip. At home <ST1:CITY><ST1LACE>San Antonio</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY> has been pretty sharp, including a 4-2 record against the spread in its last six. The Jazz (23-18, 23-16-2) have been NBA betting fans’ best friends lately, with <ST1:STATE><ST1LACE>Utah</ST1LACE></ST1:STATE> going 5-2 straight up and 5-0-2 ATS in its last seven games. That stretch included a four-game winning streak. <O></O>
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<ST1:CITY><ST1LACE>Denver</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY> is rolling with three straight wins and five victories in its last six games. The Nuggets (26-14, 18-20-2 ATS) haven’t been so hot against the point spread, though, particularly on the road. <ST1:CITY><ST1LACE>Denver</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY> has covered just once in its last eight games on the road (<ST1
ATE Year="2001" Day="6" Month="1">1-6-1</ST1ATE>), not to mention 1-7 straight up in that stretch. <ST1LACE><ST1LACENAME>Golden</ST1LACENAME> <ST1LACETYPE>State</ST1LACETYPE></ST1LACE> (12-27, 21-17-1 ATS) has been a punching bag within the league, though it’s been solid on NBA odds for bettors taking the point spread. Though winning just five times in their last 12 games, the Warriors are 9-3 against the spread during the same span. <ST1LACE><ST1LACENAME>Golden</ST1LACENAME> <ST1LACETYPE>State</ST1LACETYPE></ST1LACE> is 5-2 ATS in hits last seven home games.<O></O>
<ST1:CITY><ST1LACE>Denver</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY> has won four straight against the Nuggets, including a 3-1 record against the spread. All four of those games came with <ST1:CITY><ST1LACE>Denver</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY> at home, though. “Over” has been the trend on totals, with it going that way in three straight games.<O></O>
PICK: <ST1LACE><ST1LACENAME>Golden</ST1LACENAME> <ST1LACETYPE>State.
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></O> <?XML:NAMESPACE PREFIX = ST1 /><ST1:CITY><ST1
LACE>Boston</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY> Celtics at <ST1:CITY><ST1LACE>Detroit</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY> Pistons – <ST1:TIME Minute="30" Hour="19">7:30 p.m. ET</ST1:TIME><ST1:TIME Minute="30" Hour="19"></ST1:TIME><O
></O> The Celtics continue treading water. <ST1:CITY><ST1
LACE>Boston</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY> (27-12, 17-22 ATS) has lost two in a row—both at home—after Monday’s defeat to <ST1:CITY><ST1LACE>Dallas</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY>. That makes it three losses overall in four games for the Celtics, who are just 2-4 against the spread in their last four games. The Pistons had actually put together a three-game winning streak before Monday’s loss to the Knicks. <ST1:CITY><ST1LACE>Detroit</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY> (14-26, 18-21-1 ATS) has struggled for the most part, though, even at home; the Pistons are 2-5 against the spread in their last seven home games.<O
></O> <ST1:CITY><ST1
LACE>Detroit</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY> won the last time these teams met, but <ST1:CITY><ST1LACE>Boston</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY> racked up a five-game winning streak before that (<ST1:CITY><ST1LACE>Boston</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY> is 4-2 ATS in those games). NBA betting fans have known these teams for their defense over the past decade, so it’s not surprising the total has hit the under in four of their past five meetings.<O
></O> Free pick (premium): <ST1:CITY><ST1
LACE>Boston</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY><ST1:CITY><ST1
LACE></ST1LACE></ST1:CITY><O></O> <ST1:STATE><ST1
LACE>Utah</ST1LACE></ST1:STATE> Jazz at <ST1:CITY><ST1LACE>San Antonio</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY> Spurs – <ST1:TIME Minute="0" Hour="21">9:00 p.m. ET</ST1:TIME><O></O>The Spurs (25-15, 21-18-1 ATS) snapped a two-game losing streak with a win in <ST1:CITY><ST1
LACE>New Orleans</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY> on Monday. Overall the Spurs have won four of their last six games, and both of the losses came during a four-game road trip. At home <ST1:CITY><ST1LACE>San Antonio</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY> has been pretty sharp, including a 4-2 record against the spread in its last six. The Jazz (23-18, 23-16-2) have been NBA betting fans’ best friends lately, with <ST1:STATE><ST1LACE>Utah</ST1LACE></ST1:STATE> going 5-2 straight up and 5-0-2 ATS in its last seven games. That stretch included a four-game winning streak. <O></O><ST1:STATE><ST1
LACE></ST1LACE></ST1:STATE> <ST1:STATE><ST1
LACE>Utah</ST1LACE></ST1:STATE> has had <ST1:CITY><ST1LACE>San Antonio</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY>’s number lately, winning its last three games against the Spurs (and covering all of them). While one of those wins came at <ST1:CITY><ST1LACE>San Antonio</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY>, heading into <ST1:STATE><ST1LACE>Texas</ST1LACE></ST1:STATE> has generally been hell for the Jazz; they’re just 1-11 in their last 12 games when visiting the Spurs.<O></O>Spread picks: <ST1:CITY><ST1
LACE>San Antonio</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY><O></O><ST1:CITY><ST1
LACE></ST1LACE></ST1:CITY> <ST1:CITY><ST1
LACE>Denver</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY> Nuggets at <ST1LACE><ST1LACENAME>Golden</ST1LACENAME> <ST1LACETYPE>State</ST1LACETYPE></ST1LACE> Warriors – <ST1:TIME Minute="30" Hour="22">10:30 p.m. ET</ST1:TIME><O></O><ST1:CITY><ST1
LACE></ST1LACE></ST1:CITY> <ST1:CITY><ST1
LACE>Denver</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY> is rolling with three straight wins and five victories in its last six games. The Nuggets (26-14, 18-20-2 ATS) haven’t been so hot against the point spread, though, particularly on the road. <ST1:CITY><ST1LACE>Denver</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY> has covered just once in its last eight games on the road (<ST1ATE Year="2001" Day="6" Month="1">1-6-1</ST1ATE>), not to mention 1-7 straight up in that stretch. <ST1LACE><ST1LACENAME>Golden</ST1LACENAME> <ST1LACETYPE>State</ST1LACETYPE></ST1LACE> (12-27, 21-17-1 ATS) has been a punching bag within the league, though it’s been solid on NBA odds for bettors taking the point spread. Though winning just five times in their last 12 games, the Warriors are 9-3 against the spread during the same span. <ST1LACE><ST1LACENAME>Golden</ST1LACENAME> <ST1LACETYPE>State</ST1LACETYPE></ST1LACE> is 5-2 ATS in hits last seven home games.<O></O><ST1:CITY><ST1
LACE>Denver</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY> has won four straight against the Nuggets, including a 3-1 record against the spread. All four of those games came with <ST1:CITY><ST1LACE>Denver</ST1LACE></ST1:CITY> at home, though. “Over” has been the trend on totals, with it going that way in three straight games.<O></O>PICK: <ST1
LACE><ST1LACENAME>Golden</ST1LACENAME> <ST1LACETYPE>State.</ST1
LACETYPE></ST1LACE>
Wunderdog
Game: Davidson + Houston at Parlay (7:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: 5 units on Parlay -140 (moneyline) (risk 5 to win 3.6)
Game: E. Michigan at C. Michigan (7:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: 5 units on E. Michigan +6.5 (-110) (risk 5 to win 4.6)
Game: St. John's at Uconn (7:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: 3 units on St. John's +9 (-110) (risk 3 to win 2.7)
Game: William & Mary at Virginia Commonwealth (7:30 PM Eastern)
Pick: 4 units on William & Mary +8.5 (-110) (risk 4 to win 3.6)
Game: L S U + West Virginia at Parlay (8:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: 5 units on Parlay -130 (moneyline) (risk 5 to win 3.9)
Game: Bradley at S.illinois (8:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: 2 units on Bradley +270 (moneyline) (risk 2 to win 5.4)
Game: Bradley at S. Illinois (8:05 PM Eastern)
Pick: 5 units on Bradley +7.5 (-110) (risk 5 to win 4.6)
Game: Davidson + Houston at Parlay (7:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: 5 units on Parlay -140 (moneyline) (risk 5 to win 3.6)
Game: E. Michigan at C. Michigan (7:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: 5 units on E. Michigan +6.5 (-110) (risk 5 to win 4.6)
Game: St. John's at Uconn (7:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: 3 units on St. John's +9 (-110) (risk 3 to win 2.7)
Game: William & Mary at Virginia Commonwealth (7:30 PM Eastern)
Pick: 4 units on William & Mary +8.5 (-110) (risk 4 to win 3.6)
Game: L S U + West Virginia at Parlay (8:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: 5 units on Parlay -130 (moneyline) (risk 5 to win 3.9)
Game: Bradley at S.illinois (8:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: 2 units on Bradley +270 (moneyline) (risk 2 to win 5.4)
Game: Bradley at S. Illinois (8:05 PM Eastern)
Pick: 5 units on Bradley +7.5 (-110) (risk 5 to win 4.6)
Wed: NCAAB Play + game info GC
On Wednesday the Bonus Play is on St. Bonaventure. Game 757 at 7:00 eastern. The Bonnies have big offensive statistical edges in this one and are taking points here tonight. In games vs losing teams they have won all 4 times thus far this year. They have covered 6 of 8 times a dog this year and will take on U.Mass team that is 0-5 ats as a home favorite of -3 or less and is just 2-10 ats in lined games this year. St. Bonaventure looks like a live dog here tonight. On Wednesday I have the Western Conference NBA Game of the Month backed with a 15-2 system and 2 Big Power Angles. In NCAA action I have a huge BIG 10 Conference 95% Power System as well as another big Triple angle Dominator side. Jump on and cash out big on Wednesday. For the Bonus Play take St. Bonaventure. BOL GC
On Wednesday the Bonus Play is on St. Bonaventure. Game 757 at 7:00 eastern. The Bonnies have big offensive statistical edges in this one and are taking points here tonight. In games vs losing teams they have won all 4 times thus far this year. They have covered 6 of 8 times a dog this year and will take on U.Mass team that is 0-5 ats as a home favorite of -3 or less and is just 2-10 ats in lined games this year. St. Bonaventure looks like a live dog here tonight. On Wednesday I have the Western Conference NBA Game of the Month backed with a 15-2 system and 2 Big Power Angles. In NCAA action I have a huge BIG 10 Conference 95% Power System as well as another big Triple angle Dominator side. Jump on and cash out big on Wednesday. For the Bonus Play take St. Bonaventure. BOL GC
Wunderdog NBA
Game: Sacramento at Atlanta (7:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: 3 units on Sacramento +9.5 (-110) (risk 3 to win 2.7)
Game: Dallas at Washington (7:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: 3 units on Washington +4.5 (-110) (risk 3 to win 2.7)
Game: Miami at Charlotte (7:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: 5 units on Charlotte -170 (moneyline) (risk 5 to win 2.9)
Game: Chicago at Los Angeles Clippers (10:30 PM Eastern)
Pick: 3 units on Game Total OVER 194.5 -110 (risk 3 to win 2.7)
Game: Sacramento at Atlanta (7:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: 3 units on Sacramento +9.5 (-110) (risk 3 to win 2.7)
Game: Dallas at Washington (7:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: 3 units on Washington +4.5 (-110) (risk 3 to win 2.7)
Game: Miami at Charlotte (7:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: 5 units on Charlotte -170 (moneyline) (risk 5 to win 2.9)
Game: Chicago at Los Angeles Clippers (10:30 PM Eastern)
Pick: 3 units on Game Total OVER 194.5 -110 (risk 3 to win 2.7)
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Wednesday Basketball
NCAA Basketball
100* Play Georgetown (+1.5) over Pittsburgh (Top NCAA Play)
Georgetown has won 4 consecutive games after allowing 80 points or more and they have also won 8 of the last 10 games coming off a conference road loss. Georgetown has won 24 of the last 30 games when the total posted is 129.5 points or less and they are only allowing an average of 61 points a game on defense this season.
100* Play Iowa State (+3) over Texas Tech (Top NCAA Play)
Texas Tech has lost 3 consecutive games and they have also lost 12 of the last 18 games when the total posted is between 150 and 159.5 points. Texas Tech has lost 27 of the last 38 conference games and they are allowing an average of 88 points a game on defense in conference games this season.
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NBA Basketball
50* Play Memphis (+3.5) over New Orleans (NBA PLAY)
Memphis has won 12 of the last 15 games and they are averaging over 108 points a game on offense over the last 5 games. New Orleans has lost 15 of the last 20 games against the spread when the total posted is between 200 and 209.5 points and they have also lost 28 of the last 41 games against the spread coming off two or more consecutive UNDER the totals.
Wednesday Basketball
NCAA Basketball
100* Play Georgetown (+1.5) over Pittsburgh (Top NCAA Play)
Georgetown has won 4 consecutive games after allowing 80 points or more and they have also won 8 of the last 10 games coming off a conference road loss. Georgetown has won 24 of the last 30 games when the total posted is 129.5 points or less and they are only allowing an average of 61 points a game on defense this season.
100* Play Iowa State (+3) over Texas Tech (Top NCAA Play)
Texas Tech has lost 3 consecutive games and they have also lost 12 of the last 18 games when the total posted is between 150 and 159.5 points. Texas Tech has lost 27 of the last 38 conference games and they are allowing an average of 88 points a game on defense in conference games this season.
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NBA Basketball
50* Play Memphis (+3.5) over New Orleans (NBA PLAY)
Memphis has won 12 of the last 15 games and they are averaging over 108 points a game on offense over the last 5 games. New Orleans has lost 15 of the last 20 games against the spread when the total posted is between 200 and 209.5 points and they have also lost 28 of the last 41 games against the spread coming off two or more consecutive UNDER the totals.
