Service Plays Wednesday 3/9/11

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NCAAB DUNKEL

San Jose State vs. Hawaii
The Warriors look to build on their 4-1 ATS record in their last 5 games as a favorite. Hawaii is the pick (-1 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has Hawaii favored by 5 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Hawaii (-1 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9
Time Posted: 6:00 a.m. EST

Game 631-632: Oklahoma State vs. Nebraska (12:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma State 63.942; Nebraska 65.688
Dunkel Line: Nebraska by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Nebraska by 3

Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State (+3)
Game 633-634: Iowa State vs. Colorado (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa State 59.333; Colorado 66.118
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 7
Vegas Line: Colorado by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-4 1/2)

Game 635-636: Oklahoma vs. Baylor (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma 57.283; Baylor 66.335
Dunkel Line: Baylor by 9
Vegas Line: Baylor by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baylor (-7 1/2)

Game 637-638: Texas Tech vs. Missouri (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas Tech 64.659; Missouri 68.045
Dunkel Line: Missouri by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Missouri by 10
Dunkel Pick: Texas Tech (+10)

Game 639-640: Central Florida vs. East Carolina (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Central Florida 58.021; East Carolina 57.126
Dunkel Line: Central Florida by 1
Vegas Line: Central Florida by 4
Dunkel Pick: East Carolina (+4)

Game 641-642: Tulane vs. Southern Mississippi (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tulane 52.075; Southern Mississippi 62.923
Dunkel Line: Southern Mississippi by 11
Vegas Line: Southern Mississippi by 8
Dunkel Pick: Southern Mississippi (-8)

Game 643-644: Houston vs. Marshall (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 51.333; Marshall 62.356
Dunkel Line: Marshall by 11
Vegas Line: Marshall by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Marshall (-8 1/2)

Game 645-646: Rice vs. SMU (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Rice 57.751; SMU 55.622
Dunkel Line: Rice by 2
Vegas Line: SMU by 2
Dunkel Pick: Rice (+2)

Game 647-648: San Jose State vs. Hawaii (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose State 54.438; Hawaii 59.826
Dunkel Line: Hawaii by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Hawaii by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Hawaii (-1 1/2)

Game 649-650: Fresno State vs. Nevada (5:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Fresno State 52.133; Nevada 56.013
Dunkel Line: Nevada by 4
Vegas Line: Nevada by 1
Dunkel Pick: Nevada (-1)

Game 651-652: TCU vs. Wyoming (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: TCU 50.986; Wyoming 53.498
Dunkel Line: Wyoming by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Wyoming

Game 653-654: Oregon State vs. Stanford (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oregon State 58.512; Stanford 60.209
Dunkel Line: Stanford by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Stanford by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oregon State (+3 1/2)

Game 655-656: Arizona State vs. Oregon (11:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona State 55.932; Oregon 59.632
Dunkel Line: Oregon by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Oregon

Game 661-662: TX-San Antonio vs. Northwestern State (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: TX-San Antonio 48.419; Northwestern State 47.779
Dunkel Line: TX-San Antonio by 1
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 663-664: Stephen F. Austin vs. Sam Houston St. (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Stephen F. Austin 47.702; Sam Houston St. 54.712
Dunkel Line: Sam Houston St. by 7
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 665-666: Nicholls State vs. McNeese State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nicholls State 46.526; McNeese State 53.002
Dunkel Line: McNeese State by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 667-668: SE Louisiana vs. Texas State (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: SE Louisiana 49.702; Texas State 49.285
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 669-670: Howard vs. Norfolk State (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Howard 35.923; Norfolk State 43.855
Dunkel Line: Norfolk State by 8
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 675-676: Robert Morris at Long Island (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Robert Morris 51.505; Long Island 54.349
Dunkel Line: Long Island by 3
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 677-678: Prairie View A&M vs. Jackson State (1:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Prairie View A&M 37.165; Jackson State 41.422
Dunkel Line: Jackson State by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 679-680: AR-Pine Bluff vs. Texas Southern (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: AR-Pine Bluff 33.623; Texas Southern 41.448
Dunkel Line: Texas Southern by 8
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

 

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NCAAB
Write-Up


Wednesday, March 9

Big 12 tournament (Kansas City)
Oklahoma State (+5) lost 65-54 at Nebraska Feb 12, shooting just 36% from floor; Cowboys are 0-8 on Big 12 road this season (1-7 vs spread), with five of eight losses by 11+ points-they covered one of last seven as a dog. Huskers lost three of last four games; they're 2-9 in first game of this tourney last 11 years, with both wins vs Mizzou. Nebraska is 4-4 vs spread as a Big 12 favorite- they're a bubble team that needs this W.

Home side won both Iowa State-Colorado games this year, with Buffs scoring 95-90 points in those games; Colorado is 5-4 in its first tourney games last nine years. Iowa State lost last five tourney games by 9-5-13-14-7 points. Cyclones are 0-8 on Big 12 road (3-5 vs spread), with five of last six road losses by 12+ points. Buffs won three of last four games, lost six of last seven on road, covered four of last five as a favorite.

Home side won both Oklahoma-Baylor games this season; Bears are 1-4 in last five games, losing six of last seven road games- they covered once in last five games as favorite. Sooners snapped 8-game skid with win in home finale vs rival Oklahoma State- Oklahoma lost last five road games (0-4 vs spread last four). Sooners lost in first round of this event in last two Big 12 tournaments, losing by 11-14 points.

Pat Knight is lame duck coach for Tech squad that lost 92-84 (+17) at Missouri Feb 15- Tigers shot 58% that day. Mizzou lost its last three games, but covered six of last eight when favored. Tech covered five of last six road games- they've won at least one Big 12 tourney game in 8 of last 9 years. How will Red Raiders react here? Mizzou lost first game in this tourney four of last five years, but only win was by 21 over Tech.

Big East tournament (NYC)
Georgetown lost its last three games, scoring 48 ppg; they miss injured G Wright; Hoyas are 10-4 in this event last five years. Hoyas lost 78-70 at UConn Feb 16 (+2.5); Walker had 31 points, 7 boards, 10 assists that day. Huskies lost four of last six games, are now 1-5 in Big East tourney last five years, UConn is 2-6 vs spread in last eight tries as favorite.

Rutgers turned ball over 23 times in 58-56 loss (+8) at St John's Feb 2; they were outscored 20-9 on foul line. Red Storm won/covered seven of last eight games- they're 3-2 as Big East home favorite this year. Knights lost five of last seven games, with five of last six road games decided by 4 or less points or in OT- they beat rival Seton Hall in OT yesterday. St John's didn't play yesterday, so that helps them.

Cincinnati has to be happy Villanova got KOd, but how much have they prepped for South Florida? Bulls (+13) lost 74-66 at Cincinnati Jan 12, turning ball over 18 times (-11). Bearcats won/covered five of their last six games- they're 5-6 as a favorite. USF lost eight of last ten games, but covered 10 of last 15- they're 2-2 in Big East tourney, losing by 14-20.

West Virginia won this event LY but has struggled to score since Butler graduated; they lost 79-74 (+2) at Marquette Jan 1, as Crowder scored 29 points-- Eagles shot 52% from floor. Marquette is 4-4 in its last eight games, 7-4 in this event last four years; last night's win helped cement their at-large case. WVU lost three of its last four road games. Marquette got off to 17-0 lead last nite, beat Providence easily by 21.

Big Sky tournament (@ No Colorado)
Home side won both Montana-Northern Colorado games this year, with games decided by 18-13 points. Montana won five of its last six league games, but they lost three of last five games away from home. Only once in last six years has #1 seed won Big Sky tourney; this is first Big Sky final for Bears. Montana is 3-0 in Big Sky finals last six years, rallying from 20 down at half to beat Weber State LY. Montana won nine of last ten games- they are 1-4 vs spread as an underdog this season.

C-USA tournament (El Paso)
Marshall (-2.5) won 63-62 at Houston Feb 1, in strange game that saw Houston's Harris go 2-8 from floor, just 12-20 from line. Cougars faded down stretch, losing last six games (1-4-1 vs spread), with five of the six losses by 11+ points. Herd won one tourney game last six years, losing by 1-1-16 points last three years. Houston won four games to win this tourney in upset LY; they're 4-1 in first tourney game last five years.

SMU beat Rice twice this season, 75-68 (+5.5) on road Jan 29, 76-66 at home (-4.5) Feb 23. Mustangs lost last three games by 2-2-3 points, but did cover three of last four as a favorite. Rice lost six of last eight games; they're 5-7 vs spread as C-USA underdog, 4-3 in first tourney games last seven years. SMU is 0-4 in this event last 4 years, losing by 7-22-9-16- their last C-USA win was 61-59 over Owls in 2006.

Pac-10 tournament (Los Angeles)
Oregon State benched five guys for missing curfew last game; not sure if that matters here. Beavers are 0-4 in this event last four years, losing by 19-31-8-7 points- they split pair with Stanford this season, with home team winning both times. Cardinal won its first tourney games last three years, by 11-8-9 points, but they finished regular season on a 1-5 skid. Stanford is 3-2 as Pac-10 favorite, Beavers 4-10 in last 14 as a dog.

Arizona State was just 4-14 in Pac-10 this season but beat Oregon twice, 60-55 at Mac Court Jan 1 (+1.5), 73-53 (-2) at home six days ago. ASU lost its last seven road games after the win in Eugene. Oregon lost its last four games, all by 8+ points, allowing 84 ppg; they're is 6-2 in their first tournament game last eight years; ASU is 2-6 in tourney openers- they are 3-1 vs Oregon schools this season, 1-13 against rest of the Pac-10.

 

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Gold Sheet

Wednesday’s first-round matchups:
Nebraska 66 - Oklahoma State 60—Nebraska (19-11) has been the
steadier of these two teams this season, partly due to injuries and suspensions
that have thinned the ranks of OSU (18-12) and have caused HC Travis Ford to
juggle his lineup with considerable frequency, but not always with great effect.
Deeper Nebraska, meanwhile, has also had consistency issues. But one can
envision the defensively-staunch Cornhuskers (No. 1 in Big XII defense at 60.2
ppg: No. 2 in FG % defense at 38.6%) on an upward track. That’s because of
Doc Sadler’s slowly but steadily developing big men—6-11 soph Jorge Brian
Diaz, 6-10 soph Brandon Ubel, and 6-11, 315 Brazilian man-mountain Andre
Almeida (who sees only spot duty). Sr. G Lance Jeter now orchestrating the
attack with increasing effectiveness. 10-NEB -5 65-54; 09-OSU -11' 74-55

Colorado 84 - Iowa State 82—These two good-shooting, G-oriented teams
traded home-and-home, high-scoring victories, Colorado winning 95-69 and
ISU returning the favor just one week ago, 95-90. The Buffs’ Levi Knutson led
the Big XII in trey percentage at a remarkable 48.9%, with the Cyclones’ Scott
Christopherson not too far behind at 45.2%. Colorado (19-12) has dreams of an
NCAA Tourney invitation. But the Buffs’ lack of a go-to inside force would seem
to give a chance for the thin, but well-coached Cyclones to hang around,
especially with 6-4 sr. playmaker/scorer sr. Diante Garrett (17 ppg, 6.1 apg)
able to trade points with CU’s 6-6 soph star, Alec Burks. ISU’s lack of effective
depth not likely to be a major problem in this, its opening-round game. Also,
would consider “over” a “fair” total. 10-COL -7' 95-69, ISU -1 95-90; 09-ISU -7
64-63, COL -4 75-72

Baylor 67 - Oklahoma 63—With highly-regarded 6-10 frosh Perry Jones
joining NBA prospect LaceDarius Dunn (19.8 ppg) in the Baylor lineup this
season, Bears’ fans did not anticipate much of a drop-off from LY’s Elite Eight
team. However, Dunn found himself embroiled in legal matters at the start of
the season, and Jones (13.9 ppg, 7.2 rpg) has more often played like the
freshman he is rather than the very high NBA lottery pick that everyone
projected. It turns out Baylor misses versatile PG Tweety Carter and alternating
Cs Ekpe Udoh & Josh Lomers from LY’s team more than expected. This has
been mostly a rebuilding year for Oklahoma, with go-to 6-8 big man Andrew
Fitzgerald (12.9 ppg) getting inconsistent support. But sr. Cade Davis (13.8
ppg) recently stepping up (21 ppg last 5 contests). Baylor only 5-10 as a favorite
TY. 10-BAY -16' 74-61, OKLA +4' 73-66; 09-BAY -7 91-60, Bay -4' 70-63
MISSOURI 87 - Texas Tech 74—Last game for Tech coach Pat Knight? It
definitely will be if the Red Raiders lose. Bob’s son has already been told he will
not be back after his team’s 13-18 performance this season. Tech played more
competitively in the second part of the season after a disappointing first part.
The Red Raiders were 9-3 vs. the spread their last 12 games, with Pat Knight
getting some of the veteran leadership from his six seniors that he had called for
earlier in the campaign. However, NCAA Tourney hopeful Missouri (22-9) is
eager to get back on right track after three straight losses to end the regular
season (at K-State, at Nebraska, and vs. Kansas). Tech (+17) got the cover vs.
the Tigers’ in their Feb. 15 meeting in Columbia, losing 92-84. But the Red
Raiders had 17 turnovers in that first meeting, and quick Mizzou 5-10 frosh PG
Phil Pressey is slowly learning to heed the words of HC Mike Anderson when to
force the pace and when to play with more control

 

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Gold Sheet

Ucf 73 - East Carolina 67—Kudos to ECU’s first-year mentor Jeff Lebo
(last six seasons at Auburn), who has guided the Pirates to their first winning
campaign in 13 seasons. And, while ECU swept the reg.-season meetings TY,
keep in mind UCF was in the midst of its spiraling 8-game losing streak, when
its offense went on “hiatus.” But now that the rejuvenated Knights (first top-25
ranking in school history following their 14-0 start!) have won 5 of their last 7,
double-revenge should work for defensively-stout UCF (39% FGs allowed; 64
ppg), led by 6-3 soph G Marcus Jordan (16 ppg) & 6-8 soph F Keith Clanton (14
ppg, 8 rpg). Expect UCF to cover the perimeter more diligently after allowing
ECU shooters to combine for 19 triples. Must mention that the Pirates have
found no treasure in the first round of C-USA tourney play, failing to cover as an
underdog in the last five. 10-Ecu +12' 74-62, ECU +1' 68-61; 09-Ucf -1 67-56,
Ecu +12 68-66

Southern Miss 71 - Tulane 58—Since USM probably needs to win the CUSA
Tourney to make it to the Big Dance after its painful 3-game losing skein
(two losses came on last-second, 3-pt. shots) to end the reg.-season, would
give a nod to the Golden Eagles, who present (again) difficult matchups for
undersized Tulane. Look for USM’s powerful 6-8 sr. Gary Flowers (15 pts. & 13
rebs. in regular-season meeting), who wilted down the regular-season stretch,
to bounce back with another dominating effort vs. the smallish Green Wave
forecourt, out-rebounded 42-26 in that earlier 67-54 setback in Hattiesburg.
Golden Eagles’ defensive specialist 6-6 sr. G Sai’Quon Stone will shadow
Tulane’s main threat, 6-5 soph G Kendall Timmons (17 ppg). Larry Eustachy’s
contingent is 8-2 vs. the spread in C-USA tourney action since 2006-07. 10-
USM -10' 67-54; 09-Usm -2' 58-40, USM -11 66-57, Usm -6' 57-47 (CT-neut.)

������Houston 72 - Marshall 69 —Though UH has dropped 11 of its last 12
games, must take favorable number with the fortified Cougars, who welcome
back 6-4 jr. G Adam Brown (second-leading scorer at 14 ppg) from a 3-game
suspension. And, remember, Houston is the defending tourney champ, having
won (and covered) 4 games last year to take the crown. Cougs’ first-year HC
James Dickey says, “Hopefully, we can draw from the guys last year with that
great feeling of winning the C-USA tourney. It’ll be important for all those guys
to impart to everyone what it takes to win like they did last year.” Marshall is
coming off a chippy home battle vs. UCF (7 technicals were called!) on
Saturday, as it was the return of former coach Donnie Jones. Plus, UH—which
is eager to avenge a narrow 63-62 loss at Houston Feb. 1—has covered 7 of its
past 10 as a single-digit dog (one of those losses was an 8-pt. setback in OT as
6-pt. dog). 10-Mar -2' 63-62; 09-HOU -4 81-66

Smu 74 - Rice 66—After getting a quick hook in the opening round of the
past four C-USA tourneys, vastly-improved 17-13 SMU has a shot to make a
deep run this season. The defensively-tenacious Mustangs (league-best 61.6
ppg) unquestionably own the most dominating performer on the court in 6-9 sr.
F Papa Dia (19 ppg, 9 rpg, 2 bpg). And youthful Rice had no answer for 6-8 sr.
F Robert Nyakundi, who averaged 27.5 ppg in 2 series wins TY. The Mustangs
started to go on their strong, protracted run in late January, when sr. G Collin
Mangrum (North Texas transfer) and frosh PG Jeremiah Samarrippas “settled
into their roles,” according to HC Matt Doherty. With the accurate-gunning
Mustangs (49% FGs) making good adjustments on the Owls’ premier performer
6-7 F Arsalan Kazemi (21 pts. in the first tilt; just 6 in rematch), surging SMU (10-
2 vs. spread last 12 this season) should advance. 10-Smu +4' 75-68, SMU -4'
76-66 (OT); 09-Smu -1 73-65, SMU -11 67-57

WESTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT
Top 8 teams compete. First round March 9 with #5 vs. #8 and #6 vs. #7.
Quarterfinals March 10 with #4 vs. #5-#8 winner and #3 vs. #6-#7 winner.
Semifinals March 11. Final March 12. All games at the Orleans Arena in Las
Vegas, Nevada. Allow Nevada two points for playing in home state. LY’s
WINNER: New Mexico State +9' beat Utah State 69-63.
Wednesday’s first-round matchups:

������Hawaii 74 - San Jose St. 61—Quick rematch from Hawaii’s 77-71 win
last Thursday in San Jose. Similar Warrior success would be no surprise given
how well Gib Arnold’s defense has shadowed the Spartans’ WAC scoring leader
Adrian Oliver (24.3 ppg), held to mere 14 ppg in two reg.-season meetings, as
he connected on just 8 of 26 from the floor in the two games combined. San
Jose also had lots of trouble coping with Hawaii’s 6-9 PF Bill Amis, who hit a
combined 18 of 27 from the floor in the two Warrior wins and covers vs. the
Spartans. Despite Saturday’s loss at Fresno, Hawaii was a definite go-with
proposition (9-3 vs. line last 12) down the stretch

 

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Gold Sheet

MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT
All teams compete. First round March 9 with #8 vs. #9. Quarterfinals March
10 with #1 seed vs. #8-#9 winner, #4 vs. #5, #2 vs. #7, and #3 vs. #6. Semifinals
March 11. Final March 12. All games at Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas,
Nevada (home court of UNLV). Allow UNLV 3 points in its first game for playing
at home; 2 points in subsequent games. LY’s WINNER: San Diego State +4'
beat UNLV 55-45.
Wednesday’s first-round matchup:
Wyoming 85 - Tcu 83—Adding to what little intrigue exists in this matchup
are rumors from Fort Worth that TCU HC Jim Christian might be on his way out
the door in wake of the 13 straight losses to finish the Horned Frogs’ season,
with a move to Big East (ouch!) slated for 2012-13 campaign. MWC sources
prefer Wyo’s athleticism, but not its work ethic, which has been absent on the
defensive end since interim HC Fred Langley has decided to simply roll the balls
onto the court and let Cowboys run to their heart’s content. That’s why an “over”
in this one (Wyo that way last 3, and 5 of its last 6) appears to be the best
recommendation. By the way, does Bob Knight have an interest in the expected
Laramie opening? 10-TCU -6' 78-60, WYO -3' 77-67; 09-TCU -6 62-59, Tcu +1'
76-68

PACIFIC 10 CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT
All teams compete. Opening round March 9 with #8 vs. #9 and #7 vs. #10.
Quarterfinals March 10 with #1 vs. #8-#9 winner, #2 vs. #7-#10 winner, #3 vs.
#6, and #4 vs. #5. Semifinals March 11. Final March 12. All games at the
Staples Center, Los Angeles. Allow Southern Cal and UCLA 2 points for playing
at the Staples Center. LY’s WINNER: Washington +2 beat California 79-75.
Wednesday’s first-round matchups:

������Stanford 73 - Oregon St. 58—Stanford had held the tactical edge on
Craig Robinson’s OSU and its modified Princeton offense on the attack end the
past two seasons (with Cardinal winning and covering 4 in a row, the last 3 by
DD margins) prior to Stanford’s Feb. 24 loss at Corvallis, when the Beavers hit
an uncommon 62% from floor. That won’t happen again. The Cardinal was 50%
or better from the floor in both reg.-season meetings vs. the slow OSU defense.
And Johnny Dawkins’ emerging freshmen (despite their cold shooting in
Saturday’s loss at Cal) have been providing more than 50% of Stanford’s
offense in Pac-10 play. 10-STAN -8 70-56, OSU -1' 87-80; 09-STAN -6' 59-35,
Stan +5 65-55

Oregon 71 - Arizona St. 64—What happened to Oregon? Considered a
Pac-10 Tourney darkhorse a few weeks ago, the Ducks lost their last four reg.-
season games. Some Pac-10 sources believe OU simply hit a late-season wall,
losing some energy as it wore itself out executing new HC Dana Altman’s
demanding, pressure style. But the Ducks scrapped effectively in their reg.-
season-ending loss at Pac-10 top-seed Arizona, and we doubt that ASU can
score a series hat trick vs. Oregon or that the Sun Devils’ inconsistent attack
can nail another 16 triples, as it did in last Thursday’s 73-53 win over UO at
Tempe. 10-Asu +1' 60-55, ASU -1' 73-53; 09-Asu -1 76-57, ASU -11' 61-51

 

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NHL
Write-Up


Wednesday, March 9

Hot Teams
-- Washington won its last five games, allowing eight goals. Edmonton won three of its last four games.
-- Carolina won its last three home games, allowing four goals.
-- Blackhawks won eight of their last nine games.
-- Dallas Stars won five of their last six games. Flames won seven of their last ten games.
-- Rangers won their last three games by combined score of 14-4. Ducks won three of their last four games.

Cold Teams
-- Columbus lost its last five games, scoring 12 goals. Blues lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Thrashers lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Tampa Bay lost its last four games, scoring five goals.
-- Red Wings lost five of their last seven games. Los Angeles lost three of its last four.

Totals
-- Last five Washington games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Columbus games.
-- Five of last six Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Chicago games went over the total. Five of Lightning's last six games stayed under.
-- Under is 6-2 in Detroit's last eight home games.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Calgary games.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Anaheim games.

Back-to-Back
-- Edmonton is 3-6 if it played the night before.
-- Chicago is 7-3 on road if it played the night before.

Series records
-- Edmonton/Washington split their last four games.
-- Blues lost three of their last four visits to Columbus.
-- Thrashers lost their last five games against Carolina.
-- Lightning lost 4-0 at Chicago in LY's meeting.
-- Kings won three of their last four games against Detroit.
-- Flames are 3-0 vs Dallas this year: 3-2/7-4/4-2.
-- Ducks lost 3-0 at New York in LY's meeting.

 

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NBA
Write-Up


Wednesday, March 9

Hot Teams
-- Bulls won nine of their last eleven games.
-- 76ers won seven of their last nine games. Oklahoma City won three of its last four games.
-- Celtics won their last five games, four by 7 or less points.
-- Dallas won nine of last ten games, failing to cover last three.
-- Memphis won five of its last seven games (6-1 vs spread).
-- Knicks covered five of their last six road games.
-- Pistons covered six of their last eight road games. Spurs won five of last seven games, but are 1-4 vs spread in last five home games.

Cold Teams
-- Bobcats lost their last five games (1-4 vs spread).
-- Jazz, Raptors both lost four of their last five games.
-- Nets lost five of their last six home games. Warriors lost six of last eight games, but covered three of last four.
-- Clippers six of their last eight road games.
-- Hornets lost four of their last five home games.
-- Bucks covered one of their last six home games. Cleveland lost four of last five, covering once in last four games.
-- Pacers lost six of their last seven games. Minnesota lost 11 of 13.
-- Sacramento lost five of its last six games. Magic lost their last two games, scoring 81-85 points.

Totals
-- Last five Charlotte games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Toronto games went over the total.
-- Under is 11-5-1 in last seventeen Golden State games. Nets' last five games all went over.
-- Last three Thunder games all went over the total.
-- Four of last five Boston games went over the total. Clippers' last four games all stayed under.
-- Over is 10-1-1 in last dozen Dallas games. Six of Hornets' last eight games stayed under.
-- Four of last five Milwaukee games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 11-4 in Indiana's last fifteen games.
-- Five of last six Memphis games went over the total.
-- Last eight Detroit games went over the total.
-- Over is 10-1 in Sacramento's last 11 games. Five of last six Orlando games stayed under the total.

Back-to-Back
-- Warriors are 6-3 vs spread on road if they played night before.
-- Philadelphia is 4-2 vs spread at home if it played night before.
-- Cavaliers are 2-8 vs spread on road if they played night before. Bucks are 1-5 vs spread at home if they played the night before.
-- Indiana is 2-9 vs spread on road if it played the night before.

 

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Here are some recent service records.

Arlon 16-8, 6-0run
A Redd 20-12
Cappers Access 5-14, 2-9
College Funds 5-9, 1-5 thanks for all the work you do
Dr Bob 24-15, 12-7
Lang 14-21, 3-7
Kelso 39-20, 15-5
Golden Contender Free 5-2, 4-1 after a cold streak it looks like he might be turning it around
Sammy P 20* 19-6, 6-0
OWAD 5* 31-15

Good Luck.

Thanks for all the work you have done

 

[gambledawgs]

Will someone grab valentino and Ill grab Sean Michaels

 

[hotpicks2010]

Johnnydsports

Bonus Play on Central Florida

Will post his plays when he releases them... goin for winning day #4 in a row!!

GL everyone

 

[jdsabre]

Gary Olshan

Houston at Marshall
Pick: Houston +9

Now that 2nd-leading scorer G Adam Brown has been reinstated after being suspended for the last 3 games, take good number with Cougs, who won the tourney last year by taking 4 games in 4 days. Marshall nothing special away from Huntington, and Houston figures to dig in defensively in this one and done affair.

 

[jageshpatel]

jamsportspicks

Bonus Play uconn -2

premium plays

hawaii -1.5 4 units
missouri -10 3 units
new york knicks -5 4 units
orlando -8 3 units

went 1-1 yesterday and 1-0 on Bonus Play

 

[jdsabre]

SPORTS WAGERS

N.Y. Rangers +108 over ANAHEIM

The Rangers are a better team on the road and it’s for that reason among others that they’re a solid wager here. They’re good too. New York has won two straight over Philly and Ottawa and outscored that duo 11-1. Prior to that they lost to Minnesota in what has to be considered one of the most misleading scores of the year. The whole game was dominated by the Blue Shirts, as they outshot the Wild 41-19 but lost 3-1. The Rangers are solid from top to bottom and they will not get outworked against a Ducks team that has trouble when facing a relentless forechecking team like the one they’ll face here. Additionally, Dan Ellis has been unsteady and that leaves the Ducks vulnerable to soft and demoralizing goals. Offensively, the Ducks are very dangerous with perhaps the best line in the game but after that production drops way off. Let’s not forget that in three recent games against St. Louis, Washington and Minnesota, the Ducks allowed 21 goals against. Anaheim has been streaky all season long and while they’ve won two of its last three, the two wins both came in OT and so they could just as easily be on a three-game losing streak after falling to the Canucks in their latest, 3-0. Rangers offer up all the value here. Play: New York +108 (Risking 2 units).


St. Louis +123 over COLUMBUS

The Jackets return home here from their longest road trip of the season and their most crucial stretch of games of the season. So, how did they do under pressure? They went 0-5 on said trip and picked up two out of a possible 10 points. Goodbye season. They also lost to Edmonton and in the final game of the trip they blew a 3-1 first period lead. This is a physically and mentally tired Blue Jackets squad that had hopes of making the post season but those dreams are over. The Blues are not in any better shape in terms of making the playoffs but a single win really does wonders for a team’s psyche. Now they’ll get Jaroslav Halak back in net and that, too, will instill more confidence in the entire group. This is a great spot for an upset against a very fragile host. Play: St. Louis +134 (Risking 2 units).

 

[bones1980]

Kelso 25 uconn, 10 colorado, 5 robert morris,3 baylor,3 stanford

 

[jdsabre]

RAS
624 georgetown under 129.5

 

[jdsabre]

PureGamble Sports Wednesday 3/9

1-0 last night One early play today

CBB
Nebraska -4

 

[gambledawgs]

Sean Michaels
Wednesday's Play
50 Dime Play on Hawaii as the favorlte against San Jose State in the first round of the WAC tournaiment being played here in Las Vegas. As of Tuesday evening (9:20 Pacific Time), the Rainbows are
currentdy a solid -1 1/2 point chalk at the majority of sportsbooks
here and offshore.

 

[jdsabre]

Hammer The Book
COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYS

MARCH MADNESS

ROTATION 623/624: 3-UNIT REGULAR: (12:00 PM) UCONN HUSKIES vs GEORGETOWN HOYAS in the BIG EAST CONFERENCE 2nd Round @ Madison Square Garden, New York, NY (UCONN -2 @ BETED, RELEASED @ 10:56 AM (ET) 3/9/11)

ROTATION 625/626: 3-UNIT REGULAR: (2:25 PM) RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS vs ST. JOHNS RED STORM in the BIG EAST CONFERENCE 2nd Round @ Madison Square Garden, New York, NY (RUGERS +10 1/2 @ BETUS, RELEASED @ 10:58 AM (ET) 3/9/11)

ROTATION 639/640: 4-UNIT HAMMER: (1:00 PM) CENTRAL FLORIDA BLACK KNIGHTS vs EAST CAROLINA PIRATES in the CONFERENCE USA TOURNAMENT 1st Round @ Don Haskins Center, El Paso, TX. (UCF -4 1/2 @ MOST ALL BOOKS, RELEASED @ 11:00 AM (ET) 3/9/11)