Greg Shaker (COMP)
NCAAB: NC Charlotte 49ers at Old Dominion Monarchs - Under 129.5 -110
Game Date: 12/23/2009
Note: Nobody is going to argue the fact that NC Charlotte is a good basketball team and the same can be said of ODU. The visitors have very good offensive efficiency but you can make buckets unless you have the ball and they are not going to have the ball often tonight. This Monarchs Team crawls up the court everytime they have the ball and that is why they are ranked #331 in this country with tempo. So what do they do when they don't have the ball? They don't allow the other team to score, that's what. That is especially true on this court where visitors have only managed 36% shooting and a pautry 48 points per game. That is why they have a #11 ranking for D Efficiency. They do have a way of controlling the pace and even playing Mizzu this year, a team that is a definite pusher, we saw just 127 points on a total set at 141.5. Actually, Charlotte is slower than usual setting up for shots and they are not likely on most possessions to run the court. ODU has very good rebounding skills and blocks out as good as anyone I have seen this year. They just don't often allow more than one chance at the hoop and on the offensive side, they setup well for the return. I expect two things to happen tonight. Less than 110 shots taken. Less than average shooting % by the visitors. That is going to give us what we want and barring OT I think we have a winner here.
NCAAB: NC Charlotte 49ers at Old Dominion Monarchs - Under 129.5 -110
Game Date: 12/23/2009
Note: Nobody is going to argue the fact that NC Charlotte is a good basketball team and the same can be said of ODU. The visitors have very good offensive efficiency but you can make buckets unless you have the ball and they are not going to have the ball often tonight. This Monarchs Team crawls up the court everytime they have the ball and that is why they are ranked #331 in this country with tempo. So what do they do when they don't have the ball? They don't allow the other team to score, that's what. That is especially true on this court where visitors have only managed 36% shooting and a pautry 48 points per game. That is why they have a #11 ranking for D Efficiency. They do have a way of controlling the pace and even playing Mizzu this year, a team that is a definite pusher, we saw just 127 points on a total set at 141.5. Actually, Charlotte is slower than usual setting up for shots and they are not likely on most possessions to run the court. ODU has very good rebounding skills and blocks out as good as anyone I have seen this year. They just don't often allow more than one chance at the hoop and on the offensive side, they setup well for the return. I expect two things to happen tonight. Less than 110 shots taken. Less than average shooting % by the visitors. That is going to give us what we want and barring OT I think we have a winner here.
King Creole | NBA Total Wed, 12/23/09 - 9:05 PM ƒŠ
double-dime bet 717 OKL / 718 PHO Over 212.0 betus
Analysis:
9:00pm ET / OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER @ PHOENIX SUNS
2** Play on: OVER THE TOTAL
Get this play in ASAP as the~ OU Line is already moving in an upward direction from the opening number of 208.5 points.
17-4 O/U in 2009: All NBA dogs of 14 < points... playing in their 3rd straight road game... off BB SU losses (OK CITY). These teams have gone 6-0 O/U if they are off an ATS win in their last game (and the Thunder DID cover last night against the Lakers).
6-1 O/U in 2009: All NBA favs of 8 > points... playing in their 3rd straight home game... off BB 'Unders' (PHOE).
18-7 O/U last 4 weeks: All NBA teams playing off a SU loss BUT and ATS win in a game in which they were a DOUBLE-DIGIT underdog (OK CITY). Underdogs of 6 > points have gone 9-1 O/U.
10-2 O/U last 12 months: All NBA dogs of 10 < points playing with NO REST off a SU road loss to the LA Lakers (OK CITY).
20-8 O/U last 4 years: All NBA home teams playing off a SU non-conference home FAV loss of 15 > points (PHOE). These teams have gone an amazing 15-1 O/U vs vs any opponent off an ATS win (like the THUNDER).
double-dime bet 717 OKL / 718 PHO Over 212.0 betus
Analysis:
9:00pm ET / OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER @ PHOENIX SUNS
2** Play on: OVER THE TOTAL
Get this play in ASAP as the~ OU Line is already moving in an upward direction from the opening number of 208.5 points.
17-4 O/U in 2009: All NBA dogs of 14 < points... playing in their 3rd straight road game... off BB SU losses (OK CITY). These teams have gone 6-0 O/U if they are off an ATS win in their last game (and the Thunder DID cover last night against the Lakers).
6-1 O/U in 2009: All NBA favs of 8 > points... playing in their 3rd straight home game... off BB 'Unders' (PHOE).
18-7 O/U last 4 weeks: All NBA teams playing off a SU loss BUT and ATS win in a game in which they were a DOUBLE-DIGIT underdog (OK CITY). Underdogs of 6 > points have gone 9-1 O/U.
10-2 O/U last 12 months: All NBA dogs of 10 < points playing with NO REST off a SU road loss to the LA Lakers (OK CITY).
20-8 O/U last 4 years: All NBA home teams playing off a SU non-conference home FAV loss of 15 > points (PHOE). These teams have gone an amazing 15-1 O/U vs vs any opponent off an ATS win (like the THUNDER).
Greg Shaker | CBB Sides Wed, 12/23/09 - 7:00 PM ƒŠ
triple-dime bet 727 UMass 12.5 (-110) betus vs 728 Boston Col
Analysis: NCAAB: Massachusetts Minutemen at Boston College Eagles - Massachusetts +13 (Best Bet) -110 | Unit Value: 3
Game Date: 12/23/2009
Greg Shaker | CBB Sides Wed, 12/23/09 - 10:00 PM ƒŠ
double-dime bet 754 Pepperdine 6.0 (-110) betus vs 753 Utah
Analysis: NCAAB: Utah Utes at Pepperdine Waves - Pepperdine +6 -110 | Unit Value: 2
Game Date: 12/23/2009
Greg Shaker | NBA Sides Wed, 12/23/09 - 9:05 PM ƒŠ
double-dime bet 717 OKL 9.0 (-110) bodog vs 718 PHO
Analysis: NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder at Phoenix Suns - Oklahoma City +9 -110 | Unit Value: 2
Game Date: 12/23/2009
triple-dime bet 727 UMass 12.5 (-110) betus vs 728 Boston Col
Analysis: NCAAB: Massachusetts Minutemen at Boston College Eagles - Massachusetts +13 (Best Bet) -110 | Unit Value: 3
Game Date: 12/23/2009
Greg Shaker | CBB Sides Wed, 12/23/09 - 10:00 PM ƒŠ
double-dime bet 754 Pepperdine 6.0 (-110) betus vs 753 Utah
Analysis: NCAAB: Utah Utes at Pepperdine Waves - Pepperdine +6 -110 | Unit Value: 2
Game Date: 12/23/2009
Greg Shaker | NBA Sides Wed, 12/23/09 - 9:05 PM ƒŠ
double-dime bet 717 OKL 9.0 (-110) bodog vs 718 PHO
Analysis: NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder at Phoenix Suns - Oklahoma City +9 -110 | Unit Value: 2
Game Date: 12/23/2009
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dr bob
**SMU 31 Nevada (-12.5) 35 (at Hawaii Bowl)
05:00 PM Pacific, 24-Dec-09
I'll take SMU in a 2-Star Best Bet at +11 points or more and for 3-Stars at +14 or more. I will also lean with the Under 69 points or higher.
Strong Opinion
Utah 26 California (-3.0) 23 (at Poinsettia Bowl)
05:00 PM Pacific, 23-Dec-09
I'll still consider Utah a Strong Opinion at +3 points or more and a lean as a dog of less than 3 points. I have no opinion on the total.
Oregon St. (-2.5) 33 BYU 29 (at Las Vegas Bowl)
05:00 PM Pacific, 22-Dec-09
I'll lean slightly with Oregon State at -3 or less and I'll lean with the Over at 59 points or less.
Marshall 25 Ohio (-3.0) 24 (at Little Caesars Bowl)
10:00 AM Pacific, 26-Dec-09
I'll lean with Marshall plus the points and I have no opinion on the total.
Pittsburgh (-2.5) 23 North Carolina 18 (at Meineke Car Bowl)
01:30 PM Pacific, 26-Dec-09
I'll lean with Pitt at -3 points or less and I'll lean Under (44 1/2) at 43 points or higher.
Boston College 19 USC (-7.5) 24 (at Emerald Bowl)
05:00 PM Pacific, 26-Dec-09
I'll lean with Boston College plus the points and I have no opinion on the total (I'd lean under at 45 points or higher).
**SMU 31 Nevada (-12.5) 35 (at Hawaii Bowl)
05:00 PM Pacific, 24-Dec-09
I'll take SMU in a 2-Star Best Bet at +11 points or more and for 3-Stars at +14 or more. I will also lean with the Under 69 points or higher.
Strong Opinion
Utah 26 California (-3.0) 23 (at Poinsettia Bowl)
05:00 PM Pacific, 23-Dec-09
I'll still consider Utah a Strong Opinion at +3 points or more and a lean as a dog of less than 3 points. I have no opinion on the total.
Oregon St. (-2.5) 33 BYU 29 (at Las Vegas Bowl)
05:00 PM Pacific, 22-Dec-09
I'll lean slightly with Oregon State at -3 or less and I'll lean with the Over at 59 points or less.
Marshall 25 Ohio (-3.0) 24 (at Little Caesars Bowl)
10:00 AM Pacific, 26-Dec-09
I'll lean with Marshall plus the points and I have no opinion on the total.
Pittsburgh (-2.5) 23 North Carolina 18 (at Meineke Car Bowl)
01:30 PM Pacific, 26-Dec-09
I'll lean with Pitt at -3 points or less and I'll lean Under (44 1/2) at 43 points or higher.
Boston College 19 USC (-7.5) 24 (at Emerald Bowl)
05:00 PM Pacific, 26-Dec-09
I'll lean with Boston College plus the points and I have no opinion on the total (I'd lean under at 45 points or higher).
Mr A
Wednesday, December 23rd 8:00 PM EST.
(23) Utah Utes (9-3) vs. California Golden Bears (8-4)
Qualcomm Stadium - San Diego, California
Utah has won two of the last three meetings and is 9-1 straight up and against the spread in its last 10 games as an underdog with a spread of 3 points or less. California is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games.
Oddsmakers: California as a -3 point favorite with the total listed at 52 'over'.
Utah Utes +3
NBA
Wednesday, December 23nd, 2009 (Eastern Times)
Time Game Selections
7:00 PM Houston (17-11) at Orlando (21-7) Houston Rockets +8
8:30 PM Portland (18-12) at San Antonio (15-10) Portland Trail Blazers +11
9:00 PM Oklahoma City (13-14) at Phoenix (18-10) Phoenix Suns -9
Wednesday, December 23rd 8:00 PM EST.
(23) Utah Utes (9-3) vs. California Golden Bears (8-4)
Qualcomm Stadium - San Diego, California
Utah has won two of the last three meetings and is 9-1 straight up and against the spread in its last 10 games as an underdog with a spread of 3 points or less. California is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games.
Oddsmakers: California as a -3 point favorite with the total listed at 52 'over'.
Utah Utes +3
NBA
Wednesday, December 23nd, 2009 (Eastern Times)
Time Game Selections
7:00 PM Houston (17-11) at Orlando (21-7) Houston Rockets +8
8:30 PM Portland (18-12) at San Antonio (15-10) Portland Trail Blazers +11
9:00 PM Oklahoma City (13-14) at Phoenix (18-10) Phoenix Suns -9
Gina's NBA Predictions
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 7:30 p.m. est.
Utah Jazz (16-12) at Miami Heat (13-12)
Miami Heat have won the last three meetings against Utah and the last six against them at American Airlines Arena. Go with the Heat to continue their success versus the Jazz. Miami is 10-1 both straight-up and against the spread in the last 11 meetings versus Utah.
Miami Heat -1½
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 7:30 p.m. est.
Utah Jazz (16-12) at Miami Heat (13-12)
Miami Heat have won the last three meetings against Utah and the last six against them at American Airlines Arena. Go with the Heat to continue their success versus the Jazz. Miami is 10-1 both straight-up and against the spread in the last 11 meetings versus Utah.
Miami Heat -1½
Johnny Guild
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
Time Game Selections
SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION POINSETTIA BOWL
8:00 PM EST. Utah vs. Cal Utah Utes +3.5
NBA Selections
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 8:00 PM EST.
Golden State Warriors (7-20) at New Orleans Hornets (12-14)
The Hornets have been horrendous away from home, just 2-11 on the road. However, New Orleans at home has played strong. The Hornets are 10-3 at home and has won 13 of its last 16 clashes against the Warriors at New Orleans. Golden State is in a slump, they have dropped their last six contests.
Take the Hornets on their home court to sting the struggling Warriors. The home team in this series is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
New Orleans Hornets -10
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
Time Game Selections
7:00 PM EST. Miami (OH) (3-8) at Xavier (6-4) Xavier Musketeers -15
9:00 PM EST. Montana St. (7-4) at Boise St. (7-4) Montana St. Bobcats +7.5
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
Time Game Selections
SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION POINSETTIA BOWL
8:00 PM EST. Utah vs. Cal Utah Utes +3.5
NBA Selections
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 8:00 PM EST.
Golden State Warriors (7-20) at New Orleans Hornets (12-14)
The Hornets have been horrendous away from home, just 2-11 on the road. However, New Orleans at home has played strong. The Hornets are 10-3 at home and has won 13 of its last 16 clashes against the Warriors at New Orleans. Golden State is in a slump, they have dropped their last six contests.
Take the Hornets on their home court to sting the struggling Warriors. The home team in this series is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
New Orleans Hornets -10
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
Time Game Selections
7:00 PM EST. Miami (OH) (3-8) at Xavier (6-4) Xavier Musketeers -15
9:00 PM EST. Montana St. (7-4) at Boise St. (7-4) Montana St. Bobcats +7.5
Scott Rickenbach
Players Wednesday NCAAB 10* Fresno State on Dec 23rd
Scott Rickenbach’s NCAAB Game #745 – 10* (TOP PLAY) Fresno State Bulldogs (+) @ Oregon State @ 8:30 ET Wednesday – RATING SYSTEM: Plays range from 6* up to 10*. The 6*, 7*, and 8* picks are the normal, daily play ratings. The 9* and 10* picks are the higher-rated plays and are Top Plays! A 10* Top Play is rare and, of course, is a level above a 9* Top Play!
Play Fresno State plus the points as a 10* Top Play selection.
Players NHL 9* Top Play PHILLY $ line on Dec 23rd
Scott Rickenbach’s NHL 9* (TOP PLAY) Philadelphia Flyers Money Line (+) @ Tampa Bay @ 7:35 ET Wednesday – RATING SYSTEM: Plays range from 6* up to 10*. The 6*, 7*, and 8* picks are the normal, daily play ratings. The 9* and 10* picks are the higher-rated plays and are Top Plays! A 10* Top Play is rare and, of course, is a level above a 9* Top Play!
Play Philadelphia on the money line as a 9* Top Play selection.
Players NBA Wednesday 10* OVER the total in Sacramento on Dec 23rd
Scott Rickenbach’s NBA 10* (TOP PLAY) OVER the total in Sacramento vs Cleveland @ 10 ET Wednesday – RATING SYSTEM: Plays range from 6* up to 10*. The 6*, 7*, and 8* picks are the normal, daily play ratings. The 9* and 10* picks are the higher-rated plays and are Top Plays! A 10* Top Play is rare and, of course, is a level above a 9* Top Play!
Play OVER the total in Sacramento as a 10* Top Play selection.
Players Wednesday NCAAB 10* Fresno State on Dec 23rd
Scott Rickenbach’s NCAAB Game #745 – 10* (TOP PLAY) Fresno State Bulldogs (+) @ Oregon State @ 8:30 ET Wednesday – RATING SYSTEM: Plays range from 6* up to 10*. The 6*, 7*, and 8* picks are the normal, daily play ratings. The 9* and 10* picks are the higher-rated plays and are Top Plays! A 10* Top Play is rare and, of course, is a level above a 9* Top Play!
Play Fresno State plus the points as a 10* Top Play selection.
Players NHL 9* Top Play PHILLY $ line on Dec 23rd
Scott Rickenbach’s NHL 9* (TOP PLAY) Philadelphia Flyers Money Line (+) @ Tampa Bay @ 7:35 ET Wednesday – RATING SYSTEM: Plays range from 6* up to 10*. The 6*, 7*, and 8* picks are the normal, daily play ratings. The 9* and 10* picks are the higher-rated plays and are Top Plays! A 10* Top Play is rare and, of course, is a level above a 9* Top Play!
Play Philadelphia on the money line as a 9* Top Play selection.
Players NBA Wednesday 10* OVER the total in Sacramento on Dec 23rd
Scott Rickenbach’s NBA 10* (TOP PLAY) OVER the total in Sacramento vs Cleveland @ 10 ET Wednesday – RATING SYSTEM: Plays range from 6* up to 10*. The 6*, 7*, and 8* picks are the normal, daily play ratings. The 9* and 10* picks are the higher-rated plays and are Top Plays! A 10* Top Play is rare and, of course, is a level above a 9* Top Play!
Play OVER the total in Sacramento as a 10* Top Play selection.
