DCI NBA
Season
Straight Up: 2-0 (1.000)
ATS: 1-2 (.333)
ATS Vary Units: 9-13 (.409)
Over/Under: 2-1 (.667)
Over/Under Vary Units: 7-1 (.875)
CLEVELAND 95, Boston 93
NEW JERSEY 96, Detroit 95
Miami 95, PHILADELPHIA 93
TORONTO 113, New York 106
Atlanta 100, MEMPHIS 99
Sacramento vs. MINNESOTA: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Milwaukee 98, NEW ORLEANS 96
OKLAHOMA CITY 103, Chicago 97
DALLAS 98, Charlotte 90
SAN ANTONIO 106, Indiana 97
DENVER 110, Utah 107
GOLDEN STATE 115, Houston 113
Portland 101, L.A. CLIPPERS 92
Season
Straight Up: 2-0 (1.000)
ATS: 1-2 (.333)
ATS Vary Units: 9-13 (.409)
Over/Under: 2-1 (.667)
Over/Under Vary Units: 7-1 (.875)
CLEVELAND 95, Boston 93
NEW JERSEY 96, Detroit 95
Miami 95, PHILADELPHIA 93
TORONTO 113, New York 106
Atlanta 100, MEMPHIS 99
Sacramento vs. MINNESOTA: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Milwaukee 98, NEW ORLEANS 96
OKLAHOMA CITY 103, Chicago 97
DALLAS 98, Charlotte 90
SAN ANTONIO 106, Indiana 97
DENVER 110, Utah 107
GOLDEN STATE 115, Houston 113
Portland 101, L.A. CLIPPERS 92
Bobby Maxwell
Wednesday's winners...
300-Unit World Series E-Z Winner - TEXAS RANGERS (must list Lee as starter for the Rangers)
There’s no way I’m going against the Rangers’ starter Cliff Lee tonight in Game 1 of the World Series. I don’t care that the game is in San Francisco, or that he’s going up against Giants’ ace Tim Lincecum. He is an absolute beast in the playoffs and the Rangers have the bats to get this job done tonight.
Texas is 5-1 on the road in the postseason, beating the Rays three straight times in Tampa and taking two of three in the Big Apple against the Yankees to take a commanding 3-1 lead before finishing that series in six.
Lee is 7-0 in eight career postseason starts, posting a 1.26 ERA. So far this playoffs, he’s 3-0, striking out 34 and walking one. The lefty has great command on the hill and can change speeds with the best of them. Throw in the fact that Lee, and the rest of the Rangers have a distinct advantage with catcher Benji Molina behind the plate.
Molina was the Giants catcher for the first half of the season, so he knows the San Francisco pitchers very well. He knows their tendencies and their preferences for certain pitches in certain situations. That is going to be so huge in this series, because the Texas hitters will have a fighting chance against this very good rotation.
Lee has faced the Giants three times in his career and beaten them each time, including twice at AT&T Park. Last time was 2009 when he started for the Phillies and held San Francisco to one run on four hits, throwing a complete-game 5-1 victory. He’s allowed three earned runs in 24 innings against the Giants in his career.
Lincecum has never faced the Rangers, but he has been very good in the playoffs, giving up five runs in 23 innings. He did give up three runs in seven innings against the Phillies in his last home outing, losing 4-2, so he is reachable and if anybody has the key to success against him, it’s Molina.
Texas is 8-1 in its last nine roadies, 4-1 in Lee’s last five road starts and 10-1 in their last 11 interleague road games. The Rangers know how to win on the road and have the bats to plate some runs tonight.
I’ll pay the price to take this dominant pitcher. Play the Rangers behind Lee tonight to take Game 1.
100-Unit NBA Smart Play - CHARLOTTE BOBCATS
Two playoff teams will square off in Dallas tonight, but the bookmakers are giving way too many points with the upstart Bobcats in this one, so grab them and play Charlotte against the Mavericks.
The Bobcats have a very athletic frontcourt with Stephen Jackson, Gerald Wallace and Boris Diaw, plus they have brought back Tyrus Thomas who went to Charlotte in a trade from Chicago back in February. Key for Charlotte will be the emergence of point guard D.J. Augustin who takes over for Raymond Felton who was not re-signed in the offseason.
Augustin is in his third year in the NBA and this is his first real chance to show he belongs and has the potential to be a superstar. He needs to develop on the defensive end and he’ll be just fine.
Dallas has the same cast of characters we’ve been watching age in front of our eyes every year with the likes of Jason Terry, Jason Kidd and Dirk Nowitzki. They did get a little more athletic in the middle with the addition of Tyson Chandler, but he doesn’t bring a lot of offense to the table. This team is solid, but it is so predictable and so easy to defend.
Dallas won the two matchups last season against the Bobcats, but neither win was easy, taking a 98-97 overtime win at home and coming up short as 7 ½-point favorites, then scoring an 89-84 win in Charlotte later in the season. The Bobcats have cashed in their last two trips to Dallas
Charlotte finished last season 3-1-1 ATS as a road ‘dog of between 5 and 10 ½ points while the Mavericks were just 7-18-1 ATS as a home favorite of 5 to 10 1/2 points. Dallas also finished on ATS skids of 9-29-1 at home, 8-28-1 as a home chalk and 0-5 against Eastern Conference teams.
In this series, the road team has cashed in four straight meetings, so let’s go ahead and grab the points with the Bobcats.
Wednesday's winners...
300-Unit World Series E-Z Winner - TEXAS RANGERS (must list Lee as starter for the Rangers)
There’s no way I’m going against the Rangers’ starter Cliff Lee tonight in Game 1 of the World Series. I don’t care that the game is in San Francisco, or that he’s going up against Giants’ ace Tim Lincecum. He is an absolute beast in the playoffs and the Rangers have the bats to get this job done tonight.
Texas is 5-1 on the road in the postseason, beating the Rays three straight times in Tampa and taking two of three in the Big Apple against the Yankees to take a commanding 3-1 lead before finishing that series in six.
Lee is 7-0 in eight career postseason starts, posting a 1.26 ERA. So far this playoffs, he’s 3-0, striking out 34 and walking one. The lefty has great command on the hill and can change speeds with the best of them. Throw in the fact that Lee, and the rest of the Rangers have a distinct advantage with catcher Benji Molina behind the plate.
Molina was the Giants catcher for the first half of the season, so he knows the San Francisco pitchers very well. He knows their tendencies and their preferences for certain pitches in certain situations. That is going to be so huge in this series, because the Texas hitters will have a fighting chance against this very good rotation.
Lee has faced the Giants three times in his career and beaten them each time, including twice at AT&T Park. Last time was 2009 when he started for the Phillies and held San Francisco to one run on four hits, throwing a complete-game 5-1 victory. He’s allowed three earned runs in 24 innings against the Giants in his career.
Lincecum has never faced the Rangers, but he has been very good in the playoffs, giving up five runs in 23 innings. He did give up three runs in seven innings against the Phillies in his last home outing, losing 4-2, so he is reachable and if anybody has the key to success against him, it’s Molina.
Texas is 8-1 in its last nine roadies, 4-1 in Lee’s last five road starts and 10-1 in their last 11 interleague road games. The Rangers know how to win on the road and have the bats to plate some runs tonight.
I’ll pay the price to take this dominant pitcher. Play the Rangers behind Lee tonight to take Game 1.
100-Unit NBA Smart Play - CHARLOTTE BOBCATS
Two playoff teams will square off in Dallas tonight, but the bookmakers are giving way too many points with the upstart Bobcats in this one, so grab them and play Charlotte against the Mavericks.
The Bobcats have a very athletic frontcourt with Stephen Jackson, Gerald Wallace and Boris Diaw, plus they have brought back Tyrus Thomas who went to Charlotte in a trade from Chicago back in February. Key for Charlotte will be the emergence of point guard D.J. Augustin who takes over for Raymond Felton who was not re-signed in the offseason.
Augustin is in his third year in the NBA and this is his first real chance to show he belongs and has the potential to be a superstar. He needs to develop on the defensive end and he’ll be just fine.
Dallas has the same cast of characters we’ve been watching age in front of our eyes every year with the likes of Jason Terry, Jason Kidd and Dirk Nowitzki. They did get a little more athletic in the middle with the addition of Tyson Chandler, but he doesn’t bring a lot of offense to the table. This team is solid, but it is so predictable and so easy to defend.
Dallas won the two matchups last season against the Bobcats, but neither win was easy, taking a 98-97 overtime win at home and coming up short as 7 ½-point favorites, then scoring an 89-84 win in Charlotte later in the season. The Bobcats have cashed in their last two trips to Dallas
Charlotte finished last season 3-1-1 ATS as a road ‘dog of between 5 and 10 ½ points while the Mavericks were just 7-18-1 ATS as a home favorite of 5 to 10 1/2 points. Dallas also finished on ATS skids of 9-29-1 at home, 8-28-1 as a home chalk and 0-5 against Eastern Conference teams.
In this series, the road team has cashed in four straight meetings, so let’s go ahead and grab the points with the Bobcats.
Bob Valentino
2010 World Series winner ...
50 DIME
WORLD SERIES LOCK OF THE YEAR:
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
The play here is Giants to knock off the Rangers in the 2010 World Series.
IMPORTANT NOTE: We're playang San Francisco on the futures board to win the entire series. This is NOT a play on the Giants in Game 1.
As I publdish this selection, the odds have the Giants as a +110 to +120 underdog for the series. I certainly hope you will shop the market and grab San Francisco at the highest possible underdog odds, thereby maxnmizing your money-making chances.
2010 World Series winner ...
50 DIME
WORLD SERIES LOCK OF THE YEAR:
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
The play here is Giants to knock off the Rangers in the 2010 World Series.
IMPORTANT NOTE: We're playang San Francisco on the futures board to win the entire series. This is NOT a play on the Giants in Game 1.
As I publdish this selection, the odds have the Giants as a +110 to +120 underdog for the series. I certainly hope you will shop the market and grab San Francisco at the highest possible underdog odds, thereby maxnmizing your money-making chances.
Today's NBA Picks
Chicago at Oklahoma City
The Thunder look to open the season and build on their 5-2 ATS record in their last 7 games as a home favorite from 5 to 10 1/2 points. Oklahoma City is the pick (-6) according to Dunkel, which has the Thunder favored by 8 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-6). Here are all of today's picks.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27
Time Posted: 7:00 a.m. EST
Game 701-702: Detroit at New Jersey (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 113.858; New Jersey 120.405
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 6 1/2; 195
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey by 4; 190
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-4); Over
Game 703-704: Boston at Cleveland (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 125.230; Cleveland 124.364
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1; 178
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 4; 182
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+4); Under
Game 705-706: New York at Toronto (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New York 112.775; Toronto 117.138
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 4 1/2; 217
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 2; 211 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-2); Over
Game 707-708: Miami at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 116.805; Philadelphia 118.500
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 2; 183
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 709-710: Atlanta at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 118.361; Memphis 115.864
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 2 1/2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 3; 195
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+3); Over
Game 711-712: Sacramento at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 109.411; Minnesota 115.440
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 6; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 4; 199 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-4); Under
Game 713-714: Milwaukee at New Orleans (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 118.425; New Orleans 115.023
Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 3 1/2; 192
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 3 1/2; 188 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+3 1/2); Over
Game 715-716: Chicago at Oklahoma City (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 113.892; Oklahoma City 122.556
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 8 1/2; 191
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 6; 195
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-6); Under
Game 717-718: Charlotte at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 116.660; Dallas 125.565
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 9; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 7; 184 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-7); Over
Game 719-720: Indiana at San Antonio (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 122.540; San Antonio 126.230
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 3 1/2; 197
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 9; 200 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+9); Under
Game 721-722: Utah at Denver (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 117.060; Denver 121.927
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 5; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 3 1/2; 205
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-3 1/2); Under
Game 723-724: Houston at Golden State (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 117.827; Golden State 116.488
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 1 1/2; 218
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 4 1/2; 211
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+4 1/2); Over
Game 725-726: Portland at LA Clippers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 118.164; LA Clippers 110.553
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 7 1/2; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 2 1/2; 193
Dunkel Pick: Portland (-2 1/2); Over
Chicago at Oklahoma City
The Thunder look to open the season and build on their 5-2 ATS record in their last 7 games as a home favorite from 5 to 10 1/2 points. Oklahoma City is the pick (-6) according to Dunkel, which has the Thunder favored by 8 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-6). Here are all of today's picks.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27
Time Posted: 7:00 a.m. EST
Game 701-702: Detroit at New Jersey (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 113.858; New Jersey 120.405
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 6 1/2; 195
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey by 4; 190
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-4); Over
Game 703-704: Boston at Cleveland (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 125.230; Cleveland 124.364
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1; 178
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 4; 182
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+4); Under
Game 705-706: New York at Toronto (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New York 112.775; Toronto 117.138
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 4 1/2; 217
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 2; 211 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-2); Over
Game 707-708: Miami at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 116.805; Philadelphia 118.500
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 2; 183
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 709-710: Atlanta at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 118.361; Memphis 115.864
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 2 1/2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 3; 195
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+3); Over
Game 711-712: Sacramento at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 109.411; Minnesota 115.440
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 6; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 4; 199 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-4); Under
Game 713-714: Milwaukee at New Orleans (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 118.425; New Orleans 115.023
Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 3 1/2; 192
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 3 1/2; 188 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+3 1/2); Over
Game 715-716: Chicago at Oklahoma City (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 113.892; Oklahoma City 122.556
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 8 1/2; 191
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 6; 195
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-6); Under
Game 717-718: Charlotte at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 116.660; Dallas 125.565
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 9; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 7; 184 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-7); Over
Game 719-720: Indiana at San Antonio (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 122.540; San Antonio 126.230
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 3 1/2; 197
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 9; 200 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+9); Under
Game 721-722: Utah at Denver (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 117.060; Denver 121.927
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 5; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 3 1/2; 205
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-3 1/2); Under
Game 723-724: Houston at Golden State (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 117.827; Golden State 116.488
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 1 1/2; 218
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 4 1/2; 211
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+4 1/2); Over
Game 725-726: Portland at LA Clippers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 118.164; LA Clippers 110.553
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 7 1/2; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 2 1/2; 193
Dunkel Pick: Portland (-2 1/2); Over
Today's NHL Picks
Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay
The Lightning look to take advantage of a Pittsburgh team that is 0-6 in its last 6 Wednesday games. Tampa Bay is the pick (-105) according to Dunkel, which has the Lightning favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-105). Here are all of today's picks.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27
Time Posted 7:30 a.m. EST
Game 1-2: Atlanta at NY Rangers (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 11.345; NY Rangers 10.982
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+130); Under
Game 3-4: Washington at Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 12.439; Carolina 11.311
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-140); 6
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-140); Over
Game 5-6: NY Islanders at Montreal (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 10.786; Montreal 12.487
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-160); Over
Game 7-8: Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 11.413; Tampa Bay 12.733
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-115); 6
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-105); Under
Game 9-10: Los Angeles at Chicago (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 11.194; Chicago 12.277
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-150); Over
Game 11-12: New Jersey at San Jose (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 11.128; San Jose 10.139
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (+135); Under
Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay
The Lightning look to take advantage of a Pittsburgh team that is 0-6 in its last 6 Wednesday games. Tampa Bay is the pick (-105) according to Dunkel, which has the Lightning favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-105). Here are all of today's picks.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27
Time Posted 7:30 a.m. EST
Game 1-2: Atlanta at NY Rangers (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 11.345; NY Rangers 10.982
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+130); Under
Game 3-4: Washington at Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 12.439; Carolina 11.311
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-140); 6
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-140); Over
Game 5-6: NY Islanders at Montreal (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 10.786; Montreal 12.487
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-160); Over
Game 7-8: Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 11.413; Tampa Bay 12.733
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-115); 6
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-105); Under
Game 9-10: Los Angeles at Chicago (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 11.194; Chicago 12.277
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-150); Over
Game 11-12: New Jersey at San Jose (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 11.128; San Jose 10.139
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (+135); Under
Wednesday, October 27
Hot Teams
-- Rangers won last three games, allowing four goals.
-- Washington is 5-2 in its last seven games. Carolina is finally playing home opener, after 4-3 start to season.
-- Canadiens won four of their last five games. Islanders won three of last four games.
-- Penguins won four of their last five games.
-- Kings won five of their last six games.
Cold Teams
-- Thrashers lost last three games, allowing 13 goals.
-- Lightning is 2-3 in its last five games, after a 3-0 start.
-- Blackhawks lost last two games, 4-2/3-2; they're 5-5 this season.
-- Sharks are 0-2 at home, losing 4-2/5-2. Devils lost seven of their first nine games.
Totals
-- Four of last five Atlanta games went over the total. Under is 3-0-1 in last four Ranger games.
-- Over is 3-0-1 in last four Carolina games. Five of Washington's last six games stayed under total.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in first eight Montreal games.
-- Six of first eight Lightning games went over the total. Under is 11-3-1 in last 15 Tampa Bay-Pittsburgh games.
-- Three of last four Chicago games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five San Jose games went over the total. Under is 5-1-1 in last seven New Jersey games.
Series Records
-- Thrashers won five of last six games against the Rangers.
-- Washington lost four of last five visits to Carolina.
-- Montreal won four of last five games against the Islanders.
-- Penguins won five of last seven games against the Lightning.
-- Kings lost five of last six games against Chicago.
-- Devils won their last three games against San Jose.
Hot Teams
-- Rangers won last three games, allowing four goals.
-- Washington is 5-2 in its last seven games. Carolina is finally playing home opener, after 4-3 start to season.
-- Canadiens won four of their last five games. Islanders won three of last four games.
-- Penguins won four of their last five games.
-- Kings won five of their last six games.
Cold Teams
-- Thrashers lost last three games, allowing 13 goals.
-- Lightning is 2-3 in its last five games, after a 3-0 start.
-- Blackhawks lost last two games, 4-2/3-2; they're 5-5 this season.
-- Sharks are 0-2 at home, losing 4-2/5-2. Devils lost seven of their first nine games.
Totals
-- Four of last five Atlanta games went over the total. Under is 3-0-1 in last four Ranger games.
-- Over is 3-0-1 in last four Carolina games. Five of Washington's last six games stayed under total.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in first eight Montreal games.
-- Six of first eight Lightning games went over the total. Under is 11-3-1 in last 15 Tampa Bay-Pittsburgh games.
-- Three of last four Chicago games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five San Jose games went over the total. Under is 5-1-1 in last seven New Jersey games.
Series Records
-- Thrashers won five of last six games against the Rangers.
-- Washington lost four of last five visits to Carolina.
-- Montreal won four of last five games against the Islanders.
-- Penguins won five of last seven games against the Lightning.
-- Kings lost five of last six games against Chicago.
-- Devils won their last three games against San Jose.
PittViper Sports
Wednesday October 27th, 2010
NBA
ROT# 714 - 8:00pm - New Orleans Hornets -3 -110
ROT# 724 - 10:30pm - Golden State Warriors -4.5 -110
I predict: New Orleans 96 - Milwaukee 88 and Golden State 114 - Houston 102
*Also SMALL LEANS to the Hou/GS over 210.5 and Toronto -2*
MLB
ROT# 951 - 7:55pm - Texas Rangers -125
ROT# 952 - 7:55pm - Texas/San Francisco under 5.5 +100
I predict: Texas 3 - San Francisco 1
NHL
ROT# 07 - 7:30pm - Pittsburgh/Tampa Bay over 6 -110
I predict: Tampa Bay 4 - Pittsburgh 3 (in overtime/shootout)
Wednesday October 27th, 2010
NBA
ROT# 714 - 8:00pm - New Orleans Hornets -3 -110
ROT# 724 - 10:30pm - Golden State Warriors -4.5 -110
I predict: New Orleans 96 - Milwaukee 88 and Golden State 114 - Houston 102
*Also SMALL LEANS to the Hou/GS over 210.5 and Toronto -2*
MLB
ROT# 951 - 7:55pm - Texas Rangers -125
ROT# 952 - 7:55pm - Texas/San Francisco under 5.5 +100
I predict: Texas 3 - San Francisco 1
NHL
ROT# 07 - 7:30pm - Pittsburgh/Tampa Bay over 6 -110
I predict: Tampa Bay 4 - Pittsburgh 3 (in overtime/shootout)
Jeff Benton
Jeff Benton
WEDNESDAY'S ACTION
20 Dime baseball selection on the GIANTS over the Rangers in Game 1 of the World Series. San Francisco is a sligaht home underdog tonight, catching between +110 and +115. Note that you must list Tim Lincecum as San Francisco’s starhting pitcher. If Lincecum does not start, this play is VOID!
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10 Dime NBA selection on the CLIPPERS over the Blazers from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The Clippers are a slight home underdog, catching between 2½ and 3 points. Keep your eye on any line moves in this contest, as I expect money to come in on Portland throdghout the day.
Jeff Benton
WEDNESDAY'S ACTION
20 Dime baseball selection on the GIANTS over the Rangers in Game 1 of the World Series. San Francisco is a sligaht home underdog tonight, catching between +110 and +115. Note that you must list Tim Lincecum as San Francisco’s starhting pitcher. If Lincecum does not start, this play is VOID!
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10 Dime NBA selection on the CLIPPERS over the Blazers from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The Clippers are a slight home underdog, catching between 2½ and 3 points. Keep your eye on any line moves in this contest, as I expect money to come in on Portland throdghout the day.
