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System Record: 12-0
Profit: $600
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System Record: 17-0
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Deano nailed em both yesterday! whooo rah
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System Record: 17-0
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</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>ToutHouse Football Picks</TD><TD align=middle>CBB</TD><TD align=left>Old Dominion +5.5</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>2-0 (+200)</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>3-1 (+380)</TD></TR><TR class=Estilo4><TD class=style18>2.
</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>Jimmy Boyd</TD><TD align=middle>NBA</TD><TD align=left>Dallas Mavericks -1</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>1-0 (+100)</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>3-0 (+300)</TD></TR><TR class=Estilo4><TD class=style18>3.
</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>All Star Sports Service</TD><TD class=style26 align=middle>---</TD><TD class=style26 align=left>No Free Pick</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>1-0 (+100)</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>3-0 (+300)</TD></TR><TR class=Estilo4><TD class=style18>4.
</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>SportsLynx Blog</TD><TD class=style26 align=middle>---</TD><TD class=style26 align=left>No Free Pick</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>0-1 (-110)</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>3-0 (+300)</TD></TR><TR class=Estilo4><TD class=style18>5.
</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>TheConsensusPick.com</TD><TD class=style26 align=middle>---</TD><TD class=style26 align=left>No Free Pick</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>0-2 (-220)</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>5-2 (+280)</TD></TR><TR class=Estilo4><TD class=style18>6.
</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>TodaysPicks.net</TD><TD class=style26 align=middle>---</TD><TD class=style26 align=left>No Free Pick</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>1-0 (+100)</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>3-1 (+190)</TD></TR><TR class=Estilo4><TD class=style18>7.
</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>Jeff Alexander</TD><TD align=middle>NBA</TD><TD align=left>Atlanta Hawks +4.5</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>0-1 (-110)</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>3-1 (+190)</TD></TR><TR class=Estilo4><TD class=style18>8.
</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>Black Widow Sports</TD><TD class=style26 align=middle>---</TD><TD class=style26 align=left>No Free Pick</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>0-0 (0)</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>2-1 (+90)</TD></TR><TR class=Estilo4><TD class=style18>9.
</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>Dave Price</TD><TD align=middle>NBA</TD><TD align=left>New Orleans Hornets -2.5</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>1-0 (+100)</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>2-1 (+90)</TD></TR><TR class=Estilo4><TD class=style18>10.
</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>SecureOnlineSportsbooks.com</TD><TD class=style26 align=middle>---</TD><TD class=style26 align=left>No Free Pick</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>0-1 (-110)</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>2-2 (-10)</TD></TR><TR class=Estilo4><TD class=style18>11.
</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>Dimension Sports</TD><TD align=middle>NHL</TD><TD align=left>Buffalo Sabres (-145)</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>1-0 (+100)</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>3-3 (-20)</TD></TR><TR class=Estilo4><TD class=style18>12.
</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>WinSportsNow.com</TD><TD class=style26 align=middle>---</TD><TD class=style26 align=left>No Free Pick</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>1-0-1 (+100)</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>3-3 (-20)</TD></TR><TR class=Estilo4><TD class=style18>13.
</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>LateHitSports.com</TD><TD class=style26 align=middle>---</TD><TD class=style26 align=left>No Free Pick</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>1-0 (+100)</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>2-2 (-20)</TD></TR><TR class=Estilo4><TD class=style18>14.
</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>Dinero Gaming</TD><TD class=style26 align=middle>---</TD><TD class=style26 align=left>No Free Pick</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>2-0 (+200)</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>3-3 (-30)</TD></TR><TR class=Estilo4><TD class=style18>15.
</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>CTSportsPicks.com</TD><TD align=middle>NBA</TD><TD align=left>Dallas Mavericks -1</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>2-0 (+200)</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>3-3 (-30)</TD></TR><TR class=Estilo4><TD class=style18>16.
</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>Black Magic Sports</TD><TD class=style26 align=middle>---</TD><TD class=style26 align=left>No Free Pick</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>0-0 (0)</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>1-2 (-120)</TD></TR><TR class=Estilo4><TD class=style18>17.
</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>Sports Pick Locks</TD><TD class=style26 align=middle>---</TD><TD class=style26 align=left>No Free Pick</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>0-1 (-125)</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>2-3-1 (-130)</TD></TR><TR class=Estilo4><TD class=style18>18.
</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>Platinum Plays Win</TD><TD class=style26 align=middle>---</TD><TD class=style26 align=left>No Free Pick</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>1-1 (-10)</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>2-4 (-240)</TD></TR><TR class=Estilo4><TD class=style18>19.
</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>Insider Sports Report</TD><TD align=middle>NBA</TD><TD align=left>Chicago Bulls -5</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>2-0 (+200)</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>2-4 (-240)</TD></TR><TR class=Estilo4><TD class=style18>20.
</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>Mike Neri Sports</TD><TD align=middle>NBA</TD><TD align=left>Philadelphia 76ers (-165)</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>1-0 (+115)</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>1-0 (+100)*</TD></TR><TR class=Estilo4><TD class=style18>21.
</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>Vegas Edge</TD><TD class=style26 align=middle>---</TD><TD class=style26 align=left>No Free Pick</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>0-0 (0)</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>1-0 (+100)*</TD></TR><TR class=Estilo4><TD class=style18>22.
</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>NFL Plays 4 U</TD><TD class=style26 align=middle>---</TD><TD class=style26 align=left>No Free Pick</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>0-0 (0)</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>1-1 (-10)*</TD></TR><TR class=Estilo4><TD class=style18>23.
</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>YouWinNow.com</TD><TD align=middle>CBB</TD><TD align=left>East Carolina (350)</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>1-0 (+100)</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>0-1 (-110)*</TD></TR><TR class=Estilo4><TD class=style18>24.
</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>Info Plays</TD><TD class=style26 align=middle>---</TD><TD class=style26 align=left>No Free Pick</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>0-0 (0)</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>0-1 (-110)*</TD></TR><TR class=Estilo4><TD class=style18>25.
</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>Tilt Sports</TD><TD class=style26 align=middle>---</TD><TD class=style26 align=left>No Free Pick</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>0-0 (0)</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>0-0 (0)*</TD></TR><TR class=Estilo4><TD class=style18>26.
</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>Wager 4 Profit</TD><TD class=style26 align=middle>---</TD><TD class=style26 align=left>No Free Pick</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>0-0 (0)</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>0-0 (0)*</TD></TR><TR class=Estilo4><TD class=style18>27.
</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>Your Site Here</TD><TD class=style26 align=middle>---</TD><TD class=style26 align=left>No Free Pick </TD><TD class=style18 align=left>0-0 (+0)</TD><TD class=style18 align=left>NA</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Gina
Cleveland Cavaliers (20-4) at Minnesota Timberwolves (4-20)
The hot Cavaliers visit the ice cold Timberwolves at Target Center tonight. Go with Cleveland to batter the struggling Wolves. The cave in Timberwolves will have difficulty scoring against the Cavaliers strong defense, allowing an average 90 points per game. Minnesota has lost their last 10 games and its last 5 versus Cleveland, going 1-4 ATS.
Cleveland Cavaliers -10
Cleveland Cavaliers (20-4) at Minnesota Timberwolves (4-20)
The hot Cavaliers visit the ice cold Timberwolves at Target Center tonight. Go with Cleveland to batter the struggling Wolves. The cave in Timberwolves will have difficulty scoring against the Cavaliers strong defense, allowing an average 90 points per game. Minnesota has lost their last 10 games and its last 5 versus Cleveland, going 1-4 ATS.
Cleveland Cavaliers -10
SPORTS ADVISORS
Boston (23-2, 14-11 ATS) at Atlanta (15-9, 13-10-1 ATS)
The Celtics take their NBA-best 15-game winning streak down south to Atlanta for a meeting with the Hawks in a rematch of last year’s thrilling opening-round playoff series.
Boston pulled away late on Monday against the Jazz, prevailing 100-91 for its 15th straight victory but coming up just shy as a 9½-point home favorite. The Celtics have allowed 91 points or fewer in seven of their last nine games, and they’re 10-5 ATS during their winning streak, but only 3-3 ATS on the road.
The Hawks rallied from a six-point halftime deficit against Charlotte on Monday, allowing just 31 second-half points en route to an 83-79 victory, failing to cover as an 8½-point home favorite to end a 3-0 ATS run. Atlanta will be trying to snap an opponent’s long winning streak for the second time in five days, having ended Cleveland’s 11-game run in Saturday’s 97-92 upset victory at home.
The Hawks took the eventual defending champs to the brink last spring, eventually succumbing in seven games, with the host going 7-0 SU and ATS during the first-round series. These teams also met on Nov. 12 in Boston, with Paul Pierce hitting a fallaway jump shot with 0.5 seconds left to give the Celtics a 103-102 win, but Atlanta easily got the cash as an 11-point road underdog.
Boston is riding a bunch of ATS streaks, including 10-4 overall, 10-4 on the road, 7-2 against the Eastern Conference, 5-1 against winning teams, 6-1 after a day of rest and 4-0 after a non-cover, but Doc Rivers’ squad has failed to cash in four of its last five trips to Atlanta. Meanwhile, the Hawks are 2-6 ATS in their last eight at home and 4-9 ATS in their last 13 versus the Eastern Conference, but otherwise they’re on pointspread runs of 7-2 overall, 6-1 as an underdog, 5-2 on Wednesday and 4-1 against winning teams.
The over is 5-1 in the last six Hawks-Celtics clashes overall and 5-1 in the last six meetings in Atlanta. Also, the over is on runs of 14-6 for the Hawks at home, 5-1 for the Hawks against winning teams, 7-2 for the Celtics against the Southeast Division and 6-1 for the Celtics on Wednesday.
ATS ADVANTAGE: OVER
Dallas (13-10, 9-14 ATS) at Toronto (10-14, 9-15 ATS)
A pair of playoff-caliber squads off to disappointing starts meet up north of the border at the Air Canada Centre, where the Raptors host the Mavericks.
Dallas wrapped up a seven-game homestand with Monday’s lethargic 98-88 loss to the Nuggets as a 2½-point home favorite. The Mavericks did go 5-2 on the homestand, but 1-6 ATS, including five consecutive non-covers in the last five games. Although Rick Carlisle’s club had its two-game winning streak snapped with the loss to Denver, it is still 11-3 SU in its last 14 after starting the season 2-7. Also, Dallas is 4-1 SU and 5-0 ATS in its last five on the highway.
Toronto is coming off back-to-back home losses to the Hornets on Sunday (99-91 as a two-point underdog) and the Nets on Monday (94-87 as a 4½-point chalk). The Raptors, who fired coach Sam Mitchell last week, are 4-9 SU and 3-10 ATS in their last 10 contests, including 3-5 SU and 2-6 ATS at home.
These teams split their season series last year, with Dallas winning 105-99 at home and the Raptors getting revenge with a 92-76 rout in Canada, with Toronto cashing in both games as an underdog. The Raptors are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings (all as a ‘dog), but prior to their SU home win last year, they had lost eight consecutive games to the Mavericks. Also, in this rivalry, Dallas is 1-5 ATS in its last six trips north of the border, and the host has cashed in five of the last seven series clashes.
In addition to its current 0-5 ATS rut, the Mavericks are in the midst of pointspread slumps of 6-11 as a favorite, 0-4 when playing on one day of rest, 1-4 against sub-.500 teams and 2-7 against the Eastern Conference. But they’re 4-0 ATS in their last four on Wednesdays and 5-0 ATS in their last five after a double-digit home loss.
Toronto carries nothing but negative ATS trends, including 18-37 overall, 3-10 at home, 8-20 against the Western Conference, 1-4 against the Southwest Division and 17-35 when playing on one day of rest.
The over is 11-4-1 in the last 16 series meetings, 8-3 in Toronto’s last 11 when playing after one day of rest and 5-2 in Toronto’s last seven against the Western Conference. However, the under is on stretches of 4-0 for the Raptors overall, 8-2 for the Raptors against the Southwest, 5-1 for the Raptors at home, 4-1 for Dallas overall, 7-2 for Dallas against the East and 35-16-1 for Dallas when going on one day of rest.
ATS ADVANTAGE: NONE
San Antonio (15-8, 11-11-1 ATS) at New Orleans (14-7, 9-10-2 ATS)
Two of the top three teams in the crowded Southwest Division clash for the first time since last year’s Western Conference semifinal series, with the Hornets getting the first crack at revenge on their home court.
New Orleans knocked off Memphis on Tuesday 91-84, pushing as a seven-point road favorite. The Hornets have been rolling, winning nine of their last 11 (7-3-1 ATS), including four consecutive victories at home (3-1 ATS). Byron Scott’s defense has done the damage during this 8-2 stretch, giving up an average of 91.1 ppg.
San Antonio arrives in the Big Easy with a six-game winning streak (4-2 ATS), most recently toppling the Thunder 109-104 on Sunday, but never threatening to cover as a 16-point home favorite. Beset by injuries early in the season, the Spurs have rebounded from a 2-5 start by going 13-3 in their last 16 games (11-5 ATS), including 6-1 SU and ATS on the highway. Gregg Popovich’s club is in a virtual three-way tie with the Hornets and Rockets atop the Southwest Division.
The Hornets jumped out to a 2-0 series lead over San Antonio in last year’s best-of-7 Western Conference semifinal series and led 3-2 after five games. However, the Spurs won Game 6 at home then went to New Orleans for Game 7 and prevailed 91-82 as a 4½-point road underdog. Prior to that Game 7, the home team had been on an 8-0 SU and ATS roll in this rivalry, with New Orleans going 4-0 SU and ATS against San Antonio at home. The chalk has cashed in six of the last seven series tussles.
In addition to ATS runs of 11-5 overall and 6-1 on the road, the Spurs are on pointspread streaks of 4-1 against the West, 4-1 within the division and 6-1 when playing on two days’ rest, but they’re 1-5 ATS in their last seven on Wednesdays. Meanwhile, New Orleans is on ATS upticks of 20-9-1 at home, 37-18-1 on Wednesdays, 4-1 against the Western Conference and 27-10-3 when playing on back-to-back nights.
The under is 4-0 in the last four series meetings overall, 4-1-1 in the last six head-to-head clashes at New Orleans Arena, 5-1 in the Hornets’ last six divisional games, 23-9 in San Antonio’s last 32 overall, 7-3 in San Antonio’s last 10 against the Southwest Division and 4-0 in the Spurs’ last four on Wednesday.
ATS ADVANTAGE: UNDER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
St. Mary’s (6-1, 3-2-1 ATS) at Oregon (4-5, 3-5 ATS)
St. Mary’s, which is looking for back-to-back trips to the NCAA Tournament, puts a four-game winning streak on the line when it travels up the Pacific coast for a meeting with slumping Oregon.
The Gaels held off San Diego State in the John Wooden Classic in Anaheim on Saturday, winning 67-64 and pushing as a three-point favorite. Their four-game winning streak has come entirely on the highway – one road game, three neutral-site contests – with the last three victories coming by a total of 15 points.
Oregon looks to rebound from Saturday’s 64-57 loss to the University of San Diego, falling as a seven-point favorite in a game played in nearby Portland. The Ducks are 1-4 SU and ATS in their last five games, and they’re struggling on the defense end, giving up 76.6 points per game on 46.1 percent shooting, with all nine of Oregon’s opponents scoring at least 64 points.
These teams met last year on the Gaels’ home court in northern California, and St. Mary’s rolled to a 99-87 victory as a two-point underdog.
St. Mary’s is on ATS streaks of 4-1 against the Pac-10, 4-1 on Wednesdays and 19-7-1 against teams with a losing record, but the Gaels are also on pointspread dips of 4-7-1 overall, 2-4-1 on the road and 2-5-1 after a SU win. Meanwhile, despite Saturday’s loss to San Diego, Oregon is still on ATS streaks of 15-7-3 at home, 10-4 versus West Coast Conference squads and 5-2 on Wednesdays, but the Ducks are 1-5 ATS in their last six against winning teams.
The under is 6-1 in Oregon’s last seven home games, but the over is 6-2 in the Ducks’ last eight against the West Coast Conference and 4-0 in the Gaels’ last four on Wednesdays.
ATS ADVANTAGE: NONE
Boston (23-2, 14-11 ATS) at Atlanta (15-9, 13-10-1 ATS)
The Celtics take their NBA-best 15-game winning streak down south to Atlanta for a meeting with the Hawks in a rematch of last year’s thrilling opening-round playoff series.
Boston pulled away late on Monday against the Jazz, prevailing 100-91 for its 15th straight victory but coming up just shy as a 9½-point home favorite. The Celtics have allowed 91 points or fewer in seven of their last nine games, and they’re 10-5 ATS during their winning streak, but only 3-3 ATS on the road.
The Hawks rallied from a six-point halftime deficit against Charlotte on Monday, allowing just 31 second-half points en route to an 83-79 victory, failing to cover as an 8½-point home favorite to end a 3-0 ATS run. Atlanta will be trying to snap an opponent’s long winning streak for the second time in five days, having ended Cleveland’s 11-game run in Saturday’s 97-92 upset victory at home.
The Hawks took the eventual defending champs to the brink last spring, eventually succumbing in seven games, with the host going 7-0 SU and ATS during the first-round series. These teams also met on Nov. 12 in Boston, with Paul Pierce hitting a fallaway jump shot with 0.5 seconds left to give the Celtics a 103-102 win, but Atlanta easily got the cash as an 11-point road underdog.
Boston is riding a bunch of ATS streaks, including 10-4 overall, 10-4 on the road, 7-2 against the Eastern Conference, 5-1 against winning teams, 6-1 after a day of rest and 4-0 after a non-cover, but Doc Rivers’ squad has failed to cash in four of its last five trips to Atlanta. Meanwhile, the Hawks are 2-6 ATS in their last eight at home and 4-9 ATS in their last 13 versus the Eastern Conference, but otherwise they’re on pointspread runs of 7-2 overall, 6-1 as an underdog, 5-2 on Wednesday and 4-1 against winning teams.
The over is 5-1 in the last six Hawks-Celtics clashes overall and 5-1 in the last six meetings in Atlanta. Also, the over is on runs of 14-6 for the Hawks at home, 5-1 for the Hawks against winning teams, 7-2 for the Celtics against the Southeast Division and 6-1 for the Celtics on Wednesday.
ATS ADVANTAGE: OVER
Dallas (13-10, 9-14 ATS) at Toronto (10-14, 9-15 ATS)
A pair of playoff-caliber squads off to disappointing starts meet up north of the border at the Air Canada Centre, where the Raptors host the Mavericks.
Dallas wrapped up a seven-game homestand with Monday’s lethargic 98-88 loss to the Nuggets as a 2½-point home favorite. The Mavericks did go 5-2 on the homestand, but 1-6 ATS, including five consecutive non-covers in the last five games. Although Rick Carlisle’s club had its two-game winning streak snapped with the loss to Denver, it is still 11-3 SU in its last 14 after starting the season 2-7. Also, Dallas is 4-1 SU and 5-0 ATS in its last five on the highway.
Toronto is coming off back-to-back home losses to the Hornets on Sunday (99-91 as a two-point underdog) and the Nets on Monday (94-87 as a 4½-point chalk). The Raptors, who fired coach Sam Mitchell last week, are 4-9 SU and 3-10 ATS in their last 10 contests, including 3-5 SU and 2-6 ATS at home.
These teams split their season series last year, with Dallas winning 105-99 at home and the Raptors getting revenge with a 92-76 rout in Canada, with Toronto cashing in both games as an underdog. The Raptors are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings (all as a ‘dog), but prior to their SU home win last year, they had lost eight consecutive games to the Mavericks. Also, in this rivalry, Dallas is 1-5 ATS in its last six trips north of the border, and the host has cashed in five of the last seven series clashes.
In addition to its current 0-5 ATS rut, the Mavericks are in the midst of pointspread slumps of 6-11 as a favorite, 0-4 when playing on one day of rest, 1-4 against sub-.500 teams and 2-7 against the Eastern Conference. But they’re 4-0 ATS in their last four on Wednesdays and 5-0 ATS in their last five after a double-digit home loss.
Toronto carries nothing but negative ATS trends, including 18-37 overall, 3-10 at home, 8-20 against the Western Conference, 1-4 against the Southwest Division and 17-35 when playing on one day of rest.
The over is 11-4-1 in the last 16 series meetings, 8-3 in Toronto’s last 11 when playing after one day of rest and 5-2 in Toronto’s last seven against the Western Conference. However, the under is on stretches of 4-0 for the Raptors overall, 8-2 for the Raptors against the Southwest, 5-1 for the Raptors at home, 4-1 for Dallas overall, 7-2 for Dallas against the East and 35-16-1 for Dallas when going on one day of rest.
ATS ADVANTAGE: NONE
San Antonio (15-8, 11-11-1 ATS) at New Orleans (14-7, 9-10-2 ATS)
Two of the top three teams in the crowded Southwest Division clash for the first time since last year’s Western Conference semifinal series, with the Hornets getting the first crack at revenge on their home court.
New Orleans knocked off Memphis on Tuesday 91-84, pushing as a seven-point road favorite. The Hornets have been rolling, winning nine of their last 11 (7-3-1 ATS), including four consecutive victories at home (3-1 ATS). Byron Scott’s defense has done the damage during this 8-2 stretch, giving up an average of 91.1 ppg.
San Antonio arrives in the Big Easy with a six-game winning streak (4-2 ATS), most recently toppling the Thunder 109-104 on Sunday, but never threatening to cover as a 16-point home favorite. Beset by injuries early in the season, the Spurs have rebounded from a 2-5 start by going 13-3 in their last 16 games (11-5 ATS), including 6-1 SU and ATS on the highway. Gregg Popovich’s club is in a virtual three-way tie with the Hornets and Rockets atop the Southwest Division.
The Hornets jumped out to a 2-0 series lead over San Antonio in last year’s best-of-7 Western Conference semifinal series and led 3-2 after five games. However, the Spurs won Game 6 at home then went to New Orleans for Game 7 and prevailed 91-82 as a 4½-point road underdog. Prior to that Game 7, the home team had been on an 8-0 SU and ATS roll in this rivalry, with New Orleans going 4-0 SU and ATS against San Antonio at home. The chalk has cashed in six of the last seven series tussles.
In addition to ATS runs of 11-5 overall and 6-1 on the road, the Spurs are on pointspread streaks of 4-1 against the West, 4-1 within the division and 6-1 when playing on two days’ rest, but they’re 1-5 ATS in their last seven on Wednesdays. Meanwhile, New Orleans is on ATS upticks of 20-9-1 at home, 37-18-1 on Wednesdays, 4-1 against the Western Conference and 27-10-3 when playing on back-to-back nights.
The under is 4-0 in the last four series meetings overall, 4-1-1 in the last six head-to-head clashes at New Orleans Arena, 5-1 in the Hornets’ last six divisional games, 23-9 in San Antonio’s last 32 overall, 7-3 in San Antonio’s last 10 against the Southwest Division and 4-0 in the Spurs’ last four on Wednesday.
ATS ADVANTAGE: UNDER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
St. Mary’s (6-1, 3-2-1 ATS) at Oregon (4-5, 3-5 ATS)
St. Mary’s, which is looking for back-to-back trips to the NCAA Tournament, puts a four-game winning streak on the line when it travels up the Pacific coast for a meeting with slumping Oregon.
The Gaels held off San Diego State in the John Wooden Classic in Anaheim on Saturday, winning 67-64 and pushing as a three-point favorite. Their four-game winning streak has come entirely on the highway – one road game, three neutral-site contests – with the last three victories coming by a total of 15 points.
Oregon looks to rebound from Saturday’s 64-57 loss to the University of San Diego, falling as a seven-point favorite in a game played in nearby Portland. The Ducks are 1-4 SU and ATS in their last five games, and they’re struggling on the defense end, giving up 76.6 points per game on 46.1 percent shooting, with all nine of Oregon’s opponents scoring at least 64 points.
These teams met last year on the Gaels’ home court in northern California, and St. Mary’s rolled to a 99-87 victory as a two-point underdog.
St. Mary’s is on ATS streaks of 4-1 against the Pac-10, 4-1 on Wednesdays and 19-7-1 against teams with a losing record, but the Gaels are also on pointspread dips of 4-7-1 overall, 2-4-1 on the road and 2-5-1 after a SU win. Meanwhile, despite Saturday’s loss to San Diego, Oregon is still on ATS streaks of 15-7-3 at home, 10-4 versus West Coast Conference squads and 5-2 on Wednesdays, but the Ducks are 1-5 ATS in their last six against winning teams.
The under is 6-1 in Oregon’s last seven home games, but the over is 6-2 in the Ducks’ last eight against the West Coast Conference and 4-0 in the Gaels’ last four on Wednesdays.
ATS ADVANTAGE: NONE
IndianCowboy
Sport: College Basketball
Game: Canisius Golden Griffins @ Syracuse Orange - Wednesday December 17, 2008 7:00 pm
Pick: 3 unit(s) ATS: Syracuse Orange -25 (-110) (Play of the Day)
You don't think the #11 team in the country is even a little ticked off after losing from a shot from beyond half court? Rememkber that game? That was our game of the month that we cashed with Cleveland State Outright over Syracuse. Absolutely, the Orangemen are ticked off and they are going to take it out on Canisius today. Remember, Canisius is a team that averages 58 points per game while Syracuse averages over 82 points per game. Don't forget that Syracuse has a strength of schedule that is far more difficult as well. In fact, I would not be a bit surprised today if Canisius does not score more than 50 points. Heck, Syracuse could absolutely kill this team. Why not? This team is itching to play after their outright loss at home to Cleveland State and Canisius is the same team that lost to Albany by 28 points in their first game of the season. They lost to Metro teams in St. Peters by 24, to Manhattan by 18 and Washington State by 26. If Syracuse can beat a top 150 team in Long Beach State by 24 and Cornell by over 35, I certanly believe they are capable of defeating Canisius at home by more than 25 who is a top 300 ranked team. The Orange are 11-5 ATS after an ATS loss and the Golden Griffins of Canisius are 1-4 ATS when playing teams that have a winning % of 60% or greater. Syracuse lays a whooping down today after having to see the highlight of the Cleveland State Viking player make that shot from beyong half court over, and over and over again.
Sport: College Basketball
Game: Canisius Golden Griffins @ Syracuse Orange - Wednesday December 17, 2008 7:00 pm
Pick: 3 unit(s) ATS: Syracuse Orange -25 (-110) (Play of the Day)
You don't think the #11 team in the country is even a little ticked off after losing from a shot from beyond half court? Rememkber that game? That was our game of the month that we cashed with Cleveland State Outright over Syracuse. Absolutely, the Orangemen are ticked off and they are going to take it out on Canisius today. Remember, Canisius is a team that averages 58 points per game while Syracuse averages over 82 points per game. Don't forget that Syracuse has a strength of schedule that is far more difficult as well. In fact, I would not be a bit surprised today if Canisius does not score more than 50 points. Heck, Syracuse could absolutely kill this team. Why not? This team is itching to play after their outright loss at home to Cleveland State and Canisius is the same team that lost to Albany by 28 points in their first game of the season. They lost to Metro teams in St. Peters by 24, to Manhattan by 18 and Washington State by 26. If Syracuse can beat a top 150 team in Long Beach State by 24 and Cornell by over 35, I certanly believe they are capable of defeating Canisius at home by more than 25 who is a top 300 ranked team. The Orange are 11-5 ATS after an ATS loss and the Golden Griffins of Canisius are 1-4 ATS when playing teams that have a winning % of 60% or greater. Syracuse lays a whooping down today after having to see the highlight of the Cleveland State Viking player make that shot from beyong half court over, and over and over again.
Jake Timlin
200* Cleveland Cavaliers
Yes nothing but a blowout tonight in Minnesota as I look for the Cavaliers to rebound from their Saturday loss in a big way. I mean despite losing last game out the Cavaliers are still tough to pass up as they have won/covered 11 of their last 12 games as in their 11 wins Cleveland is winning by an average of 19 points per game. Even better for the Cavaliers they have covered their last six games when laying double digits. Meanwhile, Minnesota has lost ten straight games and 7 of their last 10 against the spread as the Timberwolves have lost by double digit eight time over those 10 games, including their last four games overall. Flat out given that Cleveland has been off since Saturday thinking about their loss in Atlanta and now playing a piss poor Minnesota team I expect nothing less then a blowout tonight as Cleveland show no mercy on the Timberwolves. Take the Cavaliers minus the points as they win by at least 15 points, but more like 20 plus.
100* VCU Rams
Akron would love nothing more then getting revenge from losing to the Rams in last years Bracket Buster match up, but look for that to happen as VCU it just to good. After all thank to the Rams playing at home where they are a perfect 3-0 where they are winning by an average of 18 ppg and now one season removed from beating the Zip in Akron by 5 points I don’t see revenge for Akron tonight. Flat out thanks to home court advantage I expect for the Rams to roll by double digits. All VCU minus the points!
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200* Cleveland Cavaliers
Yes nothing but a blowout tonight in Minnesota as I look for the Cavaliers to rebound from their Saturday loss in a big way. I mean despite losing last game out the Cavaliers are still tough to pass up as they have won/covered 11 of their last 12 games as in their 11 wins Cleveland is winning by an average of 19 points per game. Even better for the Cavaliers they have covered their last six games when laying double digits. Meanwhile, Minnesota has lost ten straight games and 7 of their last 10 against the spread as the Timberwolves have lost by double digit eight time over those 10 games, including their last four games overall. Flat out given that Cleveland has been off since Saturday thinking about their loss in Atlanta and now playing a piss poor Minnesota team I expect nothing less then a blowout tonight as Cleveland show no mercy on the Timberwolves. Take the Cavaliers minus the points as they win by at least 15 points, but more like 20 plus.
100* VCU Rams
Akron would love nothing more then getting revenge from losing to the Rams in last years Bracket Buster match up, but look for that to happen as VCU it just to good. After all thank to the Rams playing at home where they are a perfect 3-0 where they are winning by an average of 18 ppg and now one season removed from beating the Zip in Akron by 5 points I don’t see revenge for Akron tonight. Flat out thanks to home court advantage I expect for the Rams to roll by double digits. All VCU minus the points!
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PICK: under
Your pick will be graded at: 185 WSEX
EXPERT: David Chan
TITLE: 4* NBA on ESPN SHOW STOPPER *16-4-2 RUN*
REASON FOR PICK: Play on San Antonio vs. New Orleans 'under' to win one unit.
You would be hard pressed to find two teams more familiar with one another than the Spurs and Hornets.
They've squared off 10 times in the last 11 months, including a seven-game playoff showdown last Spring. Over the course of those 10 games, they recorded a 3-6-1 o/u record. Going back to the start of last season, you can make it 3-7-1.
The Hornets are hosting this game, so you figure they'll be the ones setting the tempo. Well, if recent play is any indication, this one should move along at a snail's pace. New Orleans has attempted fewer than 80 shots in seven of its last eight games and put up only 62 in last night's win over Memphis. They won't be interested in a fast-paced game tonight, not after playing, and traveling last night.
The Spurs have got their offense going, but consider who they've been up against in recent games. Their last two games came against Oklahoma City and Minnesota, two of the worst defensive teams in the league. They've also gone up against Denver, Golden State, and Dallas this month, all teams that favor a quicker pace.
In this particular matchup, I believe that familiarity breeds tough defense. Neither side will give an inch and easy baskets will be few and far between. The under has value all the way down to 184. Best of luck, DC.
RECOMMENDED SPORTSBOOKS: betED 5Dimes Logan's
San Antonio Spurs
New Orleans Hornets 186
Your pick will be graded at: 185 WSEX
EXPERT: David Chan
TITLE: 4* NBA on ESPN SHOW STOPPER *16-4-2 RUN*
REASON FOR PICK: Play on San Antonio vs. New Orleans 'under' to win one unit.
You would be hard pressed to find two teams more familiar with one another than the Spurs and Hornets.
They've squared off 10 times in the last 11 months, including a seven-game playoff showdown last Spring. Over the course of those 10 games, they recorded a 3-6-1 o/u record. Going back to the start of last season, you can make it 3-7-1.
The Hornets are hosting this game, so you figure they'll be the ones setting the tempo. Well, if recent play is any indication, this one should move along at a snail's pace. New Orleans has attempted fewer than 80 shots in seven of its last eight games and put up only 62 in last night's win over Memphis. They won't be interested in a fast-paced game tonight, not after playing, and traveling last night.
The Spurs have got their offense going, but consider who they've been up against in recent games. Their last two games came against Oklahoma City and Minnesota, two of the worst defensive teams in the league. They've also gone up against Denver, Golden State, and Dallas this month, all teams that favor a quicker pace.
In this particular matchup, I believe that familiarity breeds tough defense. Neither side will give an inch and easy baskets will be few and far between. The under has value all the way down to 184. Best of luck, DC.
RECOMMENDED SPORTSBOOKS: betED 5Dimes Logan's
San Antonio Spurs
New Orleans Hornets 186
Tony George
NBA TOP PLAY - Game of the Week, 10-4 ATS run
San Antonio Spurs vs. New Orleans Hornets (Dec 17 9:35 PM)
San Antonio Spurs (2.5) (-110.0)
San Antonio +3
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Back in sync are the Spurs, 6-0 SU run, and 4-2 ATS, and since their deplorable start their defense has been the key, allowing just 88 ppg their last 14 games, and they have all their starters back from injury and are totally back in form. Matt Bonner playing well in the post, and guard Roger Mason has played well as well. New Orleans off a 3 game road run, like the visitor here though laying less than a 3 pointer. All trends point towards the Hornets, but bucking those trends and taking the better team, on a roll.
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Play 1 to 1.5 Units on the Spurs…Thanks and good luck..Tony G
NBA TOP PLAY - Game of the Week, 10-4 ATS run
San Antonio Spurs vs. New Orleans Hornets (Dec 17 9:35 PM)
San Antonio Spurs (2.5) (-110.0)
San Antonio +3
<P>
Back in sync are the Spurs, 6-0 SU run, and 4-2 ATS, and since their deplorable start their defense has been the key, allowing just 88 ppg their last 14 games, and they have all their starters back from injury and are totally back in form. Matt Bonner playing well in the post, and guard Roger Mason has played well as well. New Orleans off a 3 game road run, like the visitor here though laying less than a 3 pointer. All trends point towards the Hornets, but bucking those trends and taking the better team, on a roll.
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Play 1 to 1.5 Units on the Spurs…Thanks and good luck..Tony G
Handicapper: (TonyK) 3G-Sports
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Pick: Money Line: -156 Buffalo Sabres Play Title: 4*
No Analysis
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Pick: Money Line: -128 Minnesota Wild Play Title: 4*
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Pick: Money Line: -110 Los Angeles Kings Play Title: 4*
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Pick: Money Line: -156 Buffalo Sabres Play Title: 4*
No Analysis
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Pick: Money Line: -128 Minnesota Wild Play Title: 4*
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Pick: Money Line: -110 Los Angeles Kings Play Title: 4*
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BOSTON -4.5 to Atlanta (3)
INDIANA -7 to Golden St
TORONTO +2 from Dallas
UTAH -2.5 to New Jersey (4)
DETROIT -10 to Washington (2)
CLEVELAND -10 to Minnesota (1)
CHICAGO -4.5 to Clippers (5)
SAN ANTONIO +3 from New Orleans
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PHILLY -3.5 to Milwaukee
BOSTON -4.5 to Atlanta (3)
INDIANA -7 to Golden St
TORONTO +2 from Dallas
UTAH -2.5 to New Jersey (4)
DETROIT -10 to Washington (2)
CLEVELAND -10 to Minnesota (1)
CHICAGO -4.5 to Clippers (5)
SAN ANTONIO +3 from New Orleans
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