Malinsky
4* #540 MIAMI F. over MINNESOTA
This line shows us that Miami is flying far beneath the national
radar screens right now, and we will not hesitate to take advantage
against a weary Minnesota team that faces particular issues in this
kind of setting.
Frank Haith?s Hurricanes brng a nice blend of veteran toughness from
SR?s Cyrus McGowan and Dwayne Collins inside, and James Dews on the
perimeter, and some excellent fresh talent in FR Durand Scott, and SO
Malcom Grant, a Villanova transfer. In some ways the chemistry may be
even better without explosive scorer Jack McClinton, and the schedule
has been ideal to build the chemistry ? they swept through Tulane,
UNC-Wlimington and South Carolina easily in the Charleston Classic,
and since then have only had two home walkovers over the last 10
days, which means plenty of time on the home practice court.
Meanwhile the Minnesota players might have trouble remembering what
the home practice court looks like right now. The Gophers left campus
over a week ago to make a long trip to Anaheim before playing three
tough games in four days, and then an even longer trip across country
for this one. While Tubby Smith?s team brings excellent depth and
defensive tenacity, there is going to be a real problem scoring
against this class of competition, especially on the road (this will
be their first true road game this season, and they only played one
non-conference road game LY). It is one of those cases in which depth
can sometimes present problems. Nine different players have made at
least one start, and each is averaging at least 16 minutes per game,
but while that helps on defense, the offensive flow has been awkward,
at best. They only shot 35.9 percent from the field in those weekend
losses to Portland and Texas A&M, and no player is averaging more
than Damion Johnson?s 12.3 per game. On the road against a physical
defense we expect them to have all sorts of problems in their
half-court sets, and eventually they lose contact in this one.
4* #551 NEW ORLEANS over TULANE
They have put the cart way ahead of the horse in this one, in a
typical inner-city rivalry in which easy wins are difficult come by.
In the last nine meetings the line has never been higher than -8
either way, and in six of those games the line was -2.5 or lower. In
seven of the games New Orleans won outright, including taking the
last three by a combined 24 points. So have either the Privateers
fallen that hard, or the Green Wave made such improvements, to make
this the proper price range? We don?t see it.
Tulane is not going to dominate many opponents. The Green Wave have a
decent back-court by are not imposing at all in the paint, which
explains an awful -49 rebounding deficit so far. They have lost the
battle of the boards in every game, including that 82-55 drubbing of
lowly Alabama State, and you do not build many margins when you are
not getting easy points around the basket, or controlling the glass.
And they also do not push the tempo to help build margins, averaging
just 62 points through their first five lined games.
New Orleans is also going to bring the preferred pace to cash a
ticket in this range ? the Privateers have not allowed an opponent to
reach 70 points yet, including road trips to Georgia and N. C. State.
Georgia transfer Billy Humphrey has fit well into this lineup and is
the best go-to scorer on the court (18.0 ppg), and local product
Charles Carmouche, the only player from the city starting for either
team, is becoming a nice compliment in the back-court, averaging
12.8. Those two provide the punch to be able to score through the
back-door, should that ne necessary, but we do not see it ever
getting that far.
Look for an intense struggle at a slow pace between these rivals that
makes this pointspread a mountain to overcome.
6* #580 VANDERBILT over MISSOURI
Missouri LY was one of the better ?meal ticket? teams for us in
recent memory in any sport ? we cashed more 6* tickets behind them in
one season than perhaps any college hoops team ever. It was one of
those cases in which the chemistry came together almost flawlessly
for Mike Anderson, and while those usual frenetic presses were the
vogue, it was the precision and execution that made them so special ?
they led the nation in assists, and were #2 in assist to turnover
ratio, steals, and turnover margin. But this is not that team. That
Tiger edition had NBA draft choices DeMarre Carroll and Leo Lyons up
front, and an excellent shooter in Matt Lawrence that made them
difficult to zone. Now the Anderson presses are still there, but not
much else in terms of polish at this early juncture in the season,
and it is going to take quite some time for them to develop.
The problem for Anderson is that in what should be a positive growing
process, his team is running into opponents that are going to play
smart and disciplined basketball. Missouri was never able to push the
pace against Old Dominion or Richmond in that weekend tourney at
South Padre Island, and the results were ugly. In splitting the two
games they made only 36-103 shots from the field, and in Saturday?s
loss to Richmond they managed all of five assists in 49 FG attempts.
SO Kim English summed it up best ? <i>?We allowed them to dictate the
tempo. If we?re forced to play slow-down basketball we?re not that
good of a team.?</i> If they could not get their pace on a neutral
court vs. that class of competition, they are not going to have their
way in Nashville tonight.
Kevin Stallings will not try to turn this into a waltz, but he will
have his team playing the usual fundamentally-sound basketball. In
6-3 SR Jermaine Beal there is an excellent floor leader against those
Tiger presses, and with fellow starting G Brad Tinsley also at 6-3
there is the size to better handle those traps. Gutting out a tough
road win at Saint Mary?s, and then playing three games in as many
days at the Maui Invitational, has provided the Commodores with a
development tool that has them much further along than Missouri, and
expect that Tigers to particularly struggle in their half-court
defenses against the inside-out combinations that the Commodores
bring ? with A. J. Ogilvy operating down low, and Jeffery Taylor
living up to his billing on the perimeter (not only as a shooter; he
grabbed 10 rebounds in last Wednesday?s win over Arizona and leads
the team in steals), this can develop into a superb offense, one that
can get points from every position. That will completely break down
an opponent that is not ready for this class of challenge yet, and we
expect to see Missouri have serious issues on both ends of the court.
That makes this a much easier game for the host than the oddsmakers
are calling for, and we step it up accordingly.
4* #540 MIAMI F. over MINNESOTA
This line shows us that Miami is flying far beneath the national
radar screens right now, and we will not hesitate to take advantage
against a weary Minnesota team that faces particular issues in this
kind of setting.
Frank Haith?s Hurricanes brng a nice blend of veteran toughness from
SR?s Cyrus McGowan and Dwayne Collins inside, and James Dews on the
perimeter, and some excellent fresh talent in FR Durand Scott, and SO
Malcom Grant, a Villanova transfer. In some ways the chemistry may be
even better without explosive scorer Jack McClinton, and the schedule
has been ideal to build the chemistry ? they swept through Tulane,
UNC-Wlimington and South Carolina easily in the Charleston Classic,
and since then have only had two home walkovers over the last 10
days, which means plenty of time on the home practice court.
Meanwhile the Minnesota players might have trouble remembering what
the home practice court looks like right now. The Gophers left campus
over a week ago to make a long trip to Anaheim before playing three
tough games in four days, and then an even longer trip across country
for this one. While Tubby Smith?s team brings excellent depth and
defensive tenacity, there is going to be a real problem scoring
against this class of competition, especially on the road (this will
be their first true road game this season, and they only played one
non-conference road game LY). It is one of those cases in which depth
can sometimes present problems. Nine different players have made at
least one start, and each is averaging at least 16 minutes per game,
but while that helps on defense, the offensive flow has been awkward,
at best. They only shot 35.9 percent from the field in those weekend
losses to Portland and Texas A&M, and no player is averaging more
than Damion Johnson?s 12.3 per game. On the road against a physical
defense we expect them to have all sorts of problems in their
half-court sets, and eventually they lose contact in this one.
4* #551 NEW ORLEANS over TULANE
They have put the cart way ahead of the horse in this one, in a
typical inner-city rivalry in which easy wins are difficult come by.
In the last nine meetings the line has never been higher than -8
either way, and in six of those games the line was -2.5 or lower. In
seven of the games New Orleans won outright, including taking the
last three by a combined 24 points. So have either the Privateers
fallen that hard, or the Green Wave made such improvements, to make
this the proper price range? We don?t see it.
Tulane is not going to dominate many opponents. The Green Wave have a
decent back-court by are not imposing at all in the paint, which
explains an awful -49 rebounding deficit so far. They have lost the
battle of the boards in every game, including that 82-55 drubbing of
lowly Alabama State, and you do not build many margins when you are
not getting easy points around the basket, or controlling the glass.
And they also do not push the tempo to help build margins, averaging
just 62 points through their first five lined games.
New Orleans is also going to bring the preferred pace to cash a
ticket in this range ? the Privateers have not allowed an opponent to
reach 70 points yet, including road trips to Georgia and N. C. State.
Georgia transfer Billy Humphrey has fit well into this lineup and is
the best go-to scorer on the court (18.0 ppg), and local product
Charles Carmouche, the only player from the city starting for either
team, is becoming a nice compliment in the back-court, averaging
12.8. Those two provide the punch to be able to score through the
back-door, should that ne necessary, but we do not see it ever
getting that far.
Look for an intense struggle at a slow pace between these rivals that
makes this pointspread a mountain to overcome.
6* #580 VANDERBILT over MISSOURI
Missouri LY was one of the better ?meal ticket? teams for us in
recent memory in any sport ? we cashed more 6* tickets behind them in
one season than perhaps any college hoops team ever. It was one of
those cases in which the chemistry came together almost flawlessly
for Mike Anderson, and while those usual frenetic presses were the
vogue, it was the precision and execution that made them so special ?
they led the nation in assists, and were #2 in assist to turnover
ratio, steals, and turnover margin. But this is not that team. That
Tiger edition had NBA draft choices DeMarre Carroll and Leo Lyons up
front, and an excellent shooter in Matt Lawrence that made them
difficult to zone. Now the Anderson presses are still there, but not
much else in terms of polish at this early juncture in the season,
and it is going to take quite some time for them to develop.
The problem for Anderson is that in what should be a positive growing
process, his team is running into opponents that are going to play
smart and disciplined basketball. Missouri was never able to push the
pace against Old Dominion or Richmond in that weekend tourney at
South Padre Island, and the results were ugly. In splitting the two
games they made only 36-103 shots from the field, and in Saturday?s
loss to Richmond they managed all of five assists in 49 FG attempts.
SO Kim English summed it up best ? <i>?We allowed them to dictate the
tempo. If we?re forced to play slow-down basketball we?re not that
good of a team.?</i> If they could not get their pace on a neutral
court vs. that class of competition, they are not going to have their
way in Nashville tonight.
Kevin Stallings will not try to turn this into a waltz, but he will
have his team playing the usual fundamentally-sound basketball. In
6-3 SR Jermaine Beal there is an excellent floor leader against those
Tiger presses, and with fellow starting G Brad Tinsley also at 6-3
there is the size to better handle those traps. Gutting out a tough
road win at Saint Mary?s, and then playing three games in as many
days at the Maui Invitational, has provided the Commodores with a
development tool that has them much further along than Missouri, and
expect that Tigers to particularly struggle in their half-court
defenses against the inside-out combinations that the Commodores
bring ? with A. J. Ogilvy operating down low, and Jeffery Taylor
living up to his billing on the perimeter (not only as a shooter; he
grabbed 10 rebounds in last Wednesday?s win over Arizona and leads
the team in steals), this can develop into a superb offense, one that
can get points from every position. That will completely break down
an opponent that is not ready for this class of challenge yet, and we
expect to see Missouri have serious issues on both ends of the court.
That makes this a much easier game for the host than the oddsmakers
are calling for, and we step it up accordingly.
Mr. East 12/2
MREAST NBA WEDNESDAY 26-5 ATS/9-1 ATS 5 UNIT BLAST
#505 TORONTO RAPTORS @ #506 ATLANTA HAWKS 7:00PM EST
PLAY ON #506 ATLANTA HAWKS -9 -110 FOR 3 UNITS
The Atlanta Hawks have improved steadily the last few years, and are ready to make a run at the NBA Eastern Title. Hawks losers just once at home, were offensively deficient in the playoffs, but things have changed. Hawks now 9-1 ATS when reaching the century mark, something that should come easy tonight vs a Raptor team that has allowed 100+ in 16 of 19 games, and 10 straight. Problem for Toronto, their defenseless style has led to a 2-14 ATS mark when coughing up 100+ on the defensive end. This is a continuation to a problem from a year ago, as the Raptors are now 5-26 ATS in their last 31 allowing 100+. Hawks will score here, and get the money in a high level 5 unit play.
MREAST NBA WEDNESDAY 26-5 ATS/9-1 ATS 5 UNIT BLAST
#505 TORONTO RAPTORS @ #506 ATLANTA HAWKS 7:00PM EST
PLAY ON #506 ATLANTA HAWKS -9 -110 FOR 3 UNITS
The Atlanta Hawks have improved steadily the last few years, and are ready to make a run at the NBA Eastern Title. Hawks losers just once at home, were offensively deficient in the playoffs, but things have changed. Hawks now 9-1 ATS when reaching the century mark, something that should come easy tonight vs a Raptor team that has allowed 100+ in 16 of 19 games, and 10 straight. Problem for Toronto, their defenseless style has led to a 2-14 ATS mark when coughing up 100+ on the defensive end. This is a continuation to a problem from a year ago, as the Raptors are now 5-26 ATS in their last 31 allowing 100+. Hawks will score here, and get the money in a high level 5 unit play.
Randall the Handle
Tampa Bay +1.70 over BOSTON (REG) Pinnacle
In a year in which parity has never been higher it only makes sense to take back a tag like this on the Lightning or even against the Bruins. In fact, the Bolts have one less loss this season than the Bruins and even though Boston is currently on a 5-1 run, they could just as easily be on a 1-5 run. You see, five of the Bruins’ last six games have gone to overtime and seven of its past nine games have gone to OT as well. What that tells us is that they’re not putting away anyone and just about every game they’re in is a toss-up. Thus, as stated earlier and with that in mind, taking back +1.70 only makes sense. The Bolts are not an easy team to beat and the league’s elite hasn’t exactly pushed Boston to OT. Both Minnesota and Florida took the B’s to extra time, as did Buffalo, Atlanta and Ottawa among others. Overlay. Play: Tampa Bay +1.70 (Risking 2 units).
Vancouver +1.09 over NEW JERSEY (REG) Pinnacle
It’s really incredible that the Devils own a 17-6 record when you consider how tough every team is to beat these days. On paper, the Devils should not be this good and when you consider the injuries they’ve sustained, especially to key defensemen, it makes that record even more impressive. With that impressive record and a current three-game winning streak, the Devils stock is a little too high right now. Prior to its three game winning streak the Devils had dropped three in a row so it’s not like they’re on fire. They beat the Islanders, Ottawa and Boston but lost to Dallas, Nashville and Philly and these Canucks are definitely not an easy out. Vancouver will embark on a four-game road trip starting here after being at home since November 20. That has to be good for them and it’s also worth noting that Steve Yzerman and the Team Canada selection committee will attend this one, thus, you can expect a high-intensity game, specifically from both goaltenders and when Roberto Luongo is at his best, he is the best. Play: Vancouver +1.09 (Risking 2 units).
Tampa Bay +1.70 over BOSTON (REG) Pinnacle
In a year in which parity has never been higher it only makes sense to take back a tag like this on the Lightning or even against the Bruins. In fact, the Bolts have one less loss this season than the Bruins and even though Boston is currently on a 5-1 run, they could just as easily be on a 1-5 run. You see, five of the Bruins’ last six games have gone to overtime and seven of its past nine games have gone to OT as well. What that tells us is that they’re not putting away anyone and just about every game they’re in is a toss-up. Thus, as stated earlier and with that in mind, taking back +1.70 only makes sense. The Bolts are not an easy team to beat and the league’s elite hasn’t exactly pushed Boston to OT. Both Minnesota and Florida took the B’s to extra time, as did Buffalo, Atlanta and Ottawa among others. Overlay. Play: Tampa Bay +1.70 (Risking 2 units).
Vancouver +1.09 over NEW JERSEY (REG) Pinnacle
It’s really incredible that the Devils own a 17-6 record when you consider how tough every team is to beat these days. On paper, the Devils should not be this good and when you consider the injuries they’ve sustained, especially to key defensemen, it makes that record even more impressive. With that impressive record and a current three-game winning streak, the Devils stock is a little too high right now. Prior to its three game winning streak the Devils had dropped three in a row so it’s not like they’re on fire. They beat the Islanders, Ottawa and Boston but lost to Dallas, Nashville and Philly and these Canucks are definitely not an easy out. Vancouver will embark on a four-game road trip starting here after being at home since November 20. That has to be good for them and it’s also worth noting that Steve Yzerman and the Team Canada selection committee will attend this one, thus, you can expect a high-intensity game, specifically from both goaltenders and when Roberto Luongo is at his best, he is the best. Play: Vancouver +1.09 (Risking 2 units).
Wednesday GC NCAA Play
On Wednesday night the 2 unit college hoops play is on the Utah Utes. Game 591 at 9:00 eastern. Utah has controlled the series the last few years winning 10 of the 12 games. The Utes are a solid 13-3 vs losing teams and 35-10 when installed as a favorite over the past few years. They have better shhoting numbers than Weber.St on both offense and defense. Weber.St is 1-4 in their last 5 non conference games and have not fared well when taking on Mountain West Conference teams they have a lousy 4-21 record including 0-7 the last few years. Lets lay the small number here with Utah tonight. In late phone action we had yet another 2-0 night. Both college hoops plays cashed,as we continue the Huge run. On Wednesday I have a Double System NBA side and a Triple angle college hoops play. Jump on and make some mid week cash. Wednesday is hump day. Make sure your on the right end of it. For the 2 unit play take Utah. BOL GC
On Wednesday night the 2 unit college hoops play is on the Utah Utes. Game 591 at 9:00 eastern. Utah has controlled the series the last few years winning 10 of the 12 games. The Utes are a solid 13-3 vs losing teams and 35-10 when installed as a favorite over the past few years. They have better shhoting numbers than Weber.St on both offense and defense. Weber.St is 1-4 in their last 5 non conference games and have not fared well when taking on Mountain West Conference teams they have a lousy 4-21 record including 0-7 the last few years. Lets lay the small number here with Utah tonight. In late phone action we had yet another 2-0 night. Both college hoops plays cashed,as we continue the Huge run. On Wednesday I have a Double System NBA side and a Triple angle college hoops play. Jump on and make some mid week cash. Wednesday is hump day. Make sure your on the right end of it. For the 2 unit play take Utah. BOL GC
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3.5-Unit Play. Take #521 Dayton (-3.5) over Miami, OH (7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2)
2.5-Unit Play. Take #569 BYU (+1.5) over Utah State (9 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2)
2.5-Unit Play. Take #565 Missouri State (-2) over Arkansas-Little Rock (8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2)
2-Unit Play. Take #577 Duke (-4) over Wisconsin (7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2)
1-Unit Play. Take #582 Ohio State (-6.5) over Florida State (7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2)
Note: This should be a 2-Unit Play. Grade it as a 2-Unit Play.
1.5-Unit Play. Take #530 Richmond (-3.5) over Old Dominion (7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2)
1-Unit Play. Take #532 Georgia (-2.5) over St. Louis (7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2)
1-Unit Play. Take #561 Mississippi (-11.5) over Arkansas State (8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2)
2-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #524 Duquesne (+11.5) over Pitt (7 p.m.) AND Take #543 Boston College (+10) over Michigan (7:30 p.m.)
1.5-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #587 Siena (+10.5) over Georgia Tech (7 p.m.) AND Take #573 Washington State (+16.5) over Gonzaga (9 p.m.)
1.5-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #535 Western Kentucky (+10.5) over South Carolina (7 p.m.) AND Take #582 Ohio State (-1.5) over Florida State (7:30 p.m.)
1.5-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #569 BYU (+6.5) over Utah State (9 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2) AND Take #576 New Mexico (Pk) over Cal (9 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2)
1-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #582 Ohio State (-1.5) over Florida State (7:30 p.m.) AND Take #561 Mississippi (-6.5) over Arkansas State (8 p.m.)
1-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #543 Boston College (+10) over Michigan (7:30 p.m.) AND Take #538 Clemson (Pk) over Illinois (7 p.m.)
3.5-Unit Play. Take #521 Dayton (-3.5) over Miami, OH (7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2)
2.5-Unit Play. Take #569 BYU (+1.5) over Utah State (9 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2)
2.5-Unit Play. Take #565 Missouri State (-2) over Arkansas-Little Rock (8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2)
2-Unit Play. Take #577 Duke (-4) over Wisconsin (7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2)
1-Unit Play. Take #582 Ohio State (-6.5) over Florida State (7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2)
Note: This should be a 2-Unit Play. Grade it as a 2-Unit Play.
1.5-Unit Play. Take #530 Richmond (-3.5) over Old Dominion (7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2)
1-Unit Play. Take #532 Georgia (-2.5) over St. Louis (7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2)
1-Unit Play. Take #561 Mississippi (-11.5) over Arkansas State (8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2)
2-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #524 Duquesne (+11.5) over Pitt (7 p.m.) AND Take #543 Boston College (+10) over Michigan (7:30 p.m.)
1.5-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #587 Siena (+10.5) over Georgia Tech (7 p.m.) AND Take #573 Washington State (+16.5) over Gonzaga (9 p.m.)
1.5-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #535 Western Kentucky (+10.5) over South Carolina (7 p.m.) AND Take #582 Ohio State (-1.5) over Florida State (7:30 p.m.)
1.5-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #569 BYU (+6.5) over Utah State (9 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2) AND Take #576 New Mexico (Pk) over Cal (9 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2)
1-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #582 Ohio State (-1.5) over Florida State (7:30 p.m.) AND Take #561 Mississippi (-6.5) over Arkansas State (8 p.m.)
1-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #543 Boston College (+10) over Michigan (7:30 p.m.) AND Take #538 Clemson (Pk) over Illinois (7 p.m.)
NHL DUNKEL
Vancouver at New Jersey
The Canucks look to build on their 8-2 record in their last 10 games against teams with a winning record. Vancouver is the pick (+110) according to Dunkel, which has the Canucks favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (+110). Here are all of today's picks.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2
Game 1-2: Tampa Bay at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 11.295; Boston 11.847
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-170); Over
Game 3-4: Vancouver at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 12.645; New Jersey 12.555
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-120); 5
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (+110); Under
Game 5-6: Colorado at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 11.447; Florida 11.608
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+105); Under
Game 7-8: Nashville at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 11.690; Minnesota 11.293
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-120); 5
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (+110); Over
Vancouver at New Jersey
The Canucks look to build on their 8-2 record in their last 10 games against teams with a winning record. Vancouver is the pick (+110) according to Dunkel, which has the Canucks favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (+110). Here are all of today's picks.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2
Game 1-2: Tampa Bay at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 11.295; Boston 11.847
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-170); Over
Game 3-4: Vancouver at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 12.645; New Jersey 12.555
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-120); 5
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (+110); Under
Game 5-6: Colorado at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 11.447; Florida 11.608
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+105); Under
Game 7-8: Nashville at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 11.690; Minnesota 11.293
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-120); 5
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (+110); Over
NBA DUNKEL
New York at Orlando
The Magic look to take advantage of a New York team that is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing with 0 days rest. Orlando is the pick (-13) according to Dunkel, which has the Magic favored by 16 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-13). Here are all of today's picks.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2
Game 501-502: New York at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: New York 112.072; Orlando 128.753
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 16 1/2; 210
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 13; 209 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-13); Over
Game 503-504: Milwaukee at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 116.179; Washington 118.364
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 2; 197 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 3; 196
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+3); Over
Game 505-506: Toronto at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 113.298; Atlanta 118.722
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 5 1/2; 213 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 9; 211
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+9); Over
Game 507-508: Phoenix at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 119.437; Cleveland 128.173
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 9; 215
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 7 1/2; 213
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-7 1/2); Over
Game 509-510: Dallas at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 124.833; New Jersey 113.037
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 12; 185
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 7; 189 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-7); Under
Game 511-512: Detroit at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 112.249; Chicago 117.910
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 5 1/2; 177
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 8; 181 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+8); Under
Game 513-514: Memphis at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 112.898; Minnesota 112.142
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 1; 209 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 3; 202
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+3); Over
Game 515-516: Philadelphia at Oklahoma City
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 114.293; Oklahoma City 117.052
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 3; 204 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 6; 198
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+6); Over
Game 517-518: Indiana at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 116.101; Sacramento 113.458
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 2 1/2; 208 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Sacramento by 1 1/2; 215 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+1 1/2); Under
Game 519-520: Houston at LA Clippers
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 116.915; LA Clippers 118.258
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 1 1/2; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 2 1/2; 193
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (+2 1/2); Under
New York at Orlando
The Magic look to take advantage of a New York team that is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing with 0 days rest. Orlando is the pick (-13) according to Dunkel, which has the Magic favored by 16 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-13). Here are all of today's picks.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2
Game 501-502: New York at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: New York 112.072; Orlando 128.753
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 16 1/2; 210
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 13; 209 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-13); Over
Game 503-504: Milwaukee at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 116.179; Washington 118.364
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 2; 197 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 3; 196
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+3); Over
Game 505-506: Toronto at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 113.298; Atlanta 118.722
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 5 1/2; 213 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 9; 211
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+9); Over
Game 507-508: Phoenix at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 119.437; Cleveland 128.173
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 9; 215
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 7 1/2; 213
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-7 1/2); Over
Game 509-510: Dallas at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 124.833; New Jersey 113.037
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 12; 185
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 7; 189 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-7); Under
Game 511-512: Detroit at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 112.249; Chicago 117.910
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 5 1/2; 177
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 8; 181 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+8); Under
Game 513-514: Memphis at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 112.898; Minnesota 112.142
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 1; 209 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 3; 202
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+3); Over
Game 515-516: Philadelphia at Oklahoma City
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 114.293; Oklahoma City 117.052
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 3; 204 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 6; 198
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+6); Over
Game 517-518: Indiana at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 116.101; Sacramento 113.458
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 2 1/2; 208 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Sacramento by 1 1/2; 215 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+1 1/2); Under
Game 519-520: Houston at LA Clippers
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 116.915; LA Clippers 118.258
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 1 1/2; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 2 1/2; 193
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (+2 1/2); Under
DOC SPORTS NBA 12/2
2-Unit Play #501 Take New York/Orlando OVER 208 (7 p.m. EST, Wednesday)
3-Unit Play #505 Take Toronto/Atlanta OVER 211 (7 p.m. EST, Wednesday)
3-Unit Play #511 Take Detroit +7 ½ Over Chicago (8 p.m. EST, Wednesday)
2-Unit Play #516 Take Oklahoma City -6 Over Philadelphia (8 p.m. EST, Wednesday)
3-Unit Play #518 Take Sacramento -1 Over Indiana (10 p.m. EST, Wednesday)
2-Unit Play #501 Take New York/Orlando OVER 208 (7 p.m. EST, Wednesday)
3-Unit Play #505 Take Toronto/Atlanta OVER 211 (7 p.m. EST, Wednesday)
3-Unit Play #511 Take Detroit +7 ½ Over Chicago (8 p.m. EST, Wednesday)
2-Unit Play #516 Take Oklahoma City -6 Over Philadelphia (8 p.m. EST, Wednesday)
3-Unit Play #518 Take Sacramento -1 Over Indiana (10 p.m. EST, Wednesday)
Wunderdog
Game: Northern Iowa at Iowa State (8:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: Iowa State -6 (-110)
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Game: Northern Iowa at Iowa State (8:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: Iowa State -6 (-110)
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Northern Iowa had their moment in the dance shortened with an opening round loss to Purdue 61-56. They have the talent to make their way back, but they are no longer under the radar and were tripped up by a lesser Big East force in DePaul. Iowa State may have shown that they can go into the MVC and catch some easy pickings by grabbing a 20-point win over Drake, and are two points from a perfect 6-0 start. The Panthers aren’t having any trouble taking out MVC foes, but stepping out of the conference, they’re just 5-13 ATS in their last 18. The Cyclones are a very profitable 21-10 ATS as a favorite and living large off of non-conference foes at 7-1 ATS in their last eight. I'll take the Cyclones in this one.
