WUNDERDOG
Game: Miami at Dallas (8:35 PM Eastern)
Pick: Dallas -5 (-110)
The Miami heat is certainly in a better place than they were last year and will be in the playoffs, however they still haven't learned how to win on the road, especially vs the good teams. Over the last two and a half months the Heat has lost every game vs a team with a winning record they have played on the road and have covered just one of them. The Mavs are holding down the eighth and final playoff spot in the West so every game is crucial for them and they have been tough at home at 26-9. mavs are 7-1 ATS at home vs a road team with a losing record and 11-4 ATS in their last 15 as a home favorite. The Heat is just 4-11-1 ATS in their last 16 vs the Mavs. I'll go with the Mavs here.
Game: Miami at Dallas (8:35 PM Eastern)
Pick: Dallas -5 (-110)
The Miami heat is certainly in a better place than they were last year and will be in the playoffs, however they still haven't learned how to win on the road, especially vs the good teams. Over the last two and a half months the Heat has lost every game vs a team with a winning record they have played on the road and have covered just one of them. The Mavs are holding down the eighth and final playoff spot in the West so every game is crucial for them and they have been tough at home at 26-9. mavs are 7-1 ATS at home vs a road team with a losing record and 11-4 ATS in their last 15 as a home favorite. The Heat is just 4-11-1 ATS in their last 16 vs the Mavs. I'll go with the Mavs here.
Gina
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009 7:30 p.m. est.
Detroit Pistons (36-38) at New Jersey Nets (30-44)
New Jersey's Vince Carter states his team hasn't given up, but I disagree. New Jersey has been lifeless. The Nets have dropped five in a row, including three at IZOD Center. Go with the Pistons. Detroit has won eight of their last nine meetings, going 7-2 ATS.
Detroit Pistons -PK
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009 7:30 p.m. est.
Detroit Pistons (36-38) at New Jersey Nets (30-44)
New Jersey's Vince Carter states his team hasn't given up, but I disagree. New Jersey has been lifeless. The Nets have dropped five in a row, including three at IZOD Center. Go with the Pistons. Detroit has won eight of their last nine meetings, going 7-2 ATS.
Detroit Pistons -PK
Jimmy Boyd
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Detroit Pistons vs New Jersey Nets
New Jersey Nets -1½-110 at bodog
Big 4 Unit Play
Major NBA Public Massacre of the Week on Nets -1.5
Detroit just played a tough one at Cleveland yesterday and it is going to be very tough for the Pistons to bounce back on the road against a Nets team that is coming off its most embarrassing loss of the year. This one is all about pride and I expect the Nets to play with a lot of it tonight to snap a 5-game losing streak. The Favorite is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings and the Nets are 18-6 ATS when playing against a marginal losing team (Win Pct. 40% to 49%) - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons. Take New Jersey.
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Apr 01 '09 (10:05p)
Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns -1-110 at bodog
Big 5 Unit Play
2009 NBA Game of the Year on Suns -1
The Suns return home after 3 straight road games and 3 straight losses, including a terrible loss to the lowly Kings last time out. The Suns won't quit on this season no matter what and since they are still alive in the playoff race, I expect one of their most motivated efforts of the season tonight. I expect Houston to be much more concerned about its revenge game with the Lakers coming up next as well. Phoenix is 15-4 ATS off an upset loss as a road favorite over the last 3 seasons, winning in these spots by an average score of 107.3 to 99.3 and 8-1 ATS after allowing 120 points or more this season, winning in these spots by an average score of 116.1 to 106.3. Pound the Suns!
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Detroit Pistons vs New Jersey Nets
New Jersey Nets -1½-110 at bodog
Big 4 Unit Play
Major NBA Public Massacre of the Week on Nets -1.5
Detroit just played a tough one at Cleveland yesterday and it is going to be very tough for the Pistons to bounce back on the road against a Nets team that is coming off its most embarrassing loss of the year. This one is all about pride and I expect the Nets to play with a lot of it tonight to snap a 5-game losing streak. The Favorite is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings and the Nets are 18-6 ATS when playing against a marginal losing team (Win Pct. 40% to 49%) - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons. Take New Jersey.
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Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns -1-110 at bodog
Big 5 Unit Play
2009 NBA Game of the Year on Suns -1
The Suns return home after 3 straight road games and 3 straight losses, including a terrible loss to the lowly Kings last time out. The Suns won't quit on this season no matter what and since they are still alive in the playoff race, I expect one of their most motivated efforts of the season tonight. I expect Houston to be much more concerned about its revenge game with the Lakers coming up next as well. Phoenix is 15-4 ATS off an upset loss as a road favorite over the last 3 seasons, winning in these spots by an average score of 107.3 to 99.3 and 8-1 ATS after allowing 120 points or more this season, winning in these spots by an average score of 116.1 to 106.3. Pound the Suns!
Johnny Guild
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 7:30 PM EST.
Charlotte Bobcats (34-40) at Boston Celtics (56-19)
The hungry Bobcats continue their drive to be in the postseason. Charlotte has won six of its last eight games and without doubt will give the Celtics a tough fight tonight. Charlotte has covered the spread in the last six clashes versus the Celtics in Boston. Take the points! The Celtics have been unprofitable for their backers at home, 2-9 ATS in their last 11 home games.
Charlotte Bobcats +9
CBB
Texas-El Paso Miners -9
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 7:30 PM EST.
Charlotte Bobcats (34-40) at Boston Celtics (56-19)
The hungry Bobcats continue their drive to be in the postseason. Charlotte has won six of its last eight games and without doubt will give the Celtics a tough fight tonight. Charlotte has covered the spread in the last six clashes versus the Celtics in Boston. Take the points! The Celtics have been unprofitable for their backers at home, 2-9 ATS in their last 11 home games.
Charlotte Bobcats +9
CBB
Texas-El Paso Miners -9
Big 4 Unit
Major CBI Tournament Championship Series
BEST BET on UTEP -9
The odds makers have gotten the public on Oregon State with this line which is right where they want them as this one is going to be a rout for UTEP. The Miners are at home and it's a do-or-die game. Oregon State has had the benefit of playing all of its tournament games at home but I expect disaster for the Beavers when it steps out of its routine for the first time since March 11. Oregon State is just 4-10 when playing away from home this season. The Beavers are 2-12 ATS in their last 14 games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5. The Miners are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 non-conference games and 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5.
Lay the points.
just tryin to help out bio:toast:
Kevin Rogers
Rockets at Suns
Pick: Suns -1
The Suns are running out of time to make the postseason, sitting four games behind the Mavs for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference, as Phoenix hosts Houston. The Rockets have beaten the Suns twice this season, including a 116-112 home win back in early March. The Suns are coming off a road trip in which they lost at Portland, Utah, then the icing on the cake, falling at lowly Sacramento on Sunday. Despite their recent struggles, the Suns are 8-2 SU L10 at home, including wins over the Jazz, Nuggets, and Lakers in that span. Phoenix has bounced back after a terrible defensive performance as well, going 5-0 ATS when allowing at least 125 points in their last game, as the Suns allowed the Kings to drop 126 on them Sunday. The Rockets are still in the mix to finish with the second best record in the West, however, Houston is just 2-7-1 ATS this season after scoring at least 110 points, coming off a 110-point effort against the Clippers. Pardon the cliche, but it's do-or-die for the Suns, and I'll back them at home to avenge the two losses to the Rockets, and at least breathe for another day in the Western Conference playoff race.
Rockets at Suns
Pick: Suns -1
The Suns are running out of time to make the postseason, sitting four games behind the Mavs for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference, as Phoenix hosts Houston. The Rockets have beaten the Suns twice this season, including a 116-112 home win back in early March. The Suns are coming off a road trip in which they lost at Portland, Utah, then the icing on the cake, falling at lowly Sacramento on Sunday. Despite their recent struggles, the Suns are 8-2 SU L10 at home, including wins over the Jazz, Nuggets, and Lakers in that span. Phoenix has bounced back after a terrible defensive performance as well, going 5-0 ATS when allowing at least 125 points in their last game, as the Suns allowed the Kings to drop 126 on them Sunday. The Rockets are still in the mix to finish with the second best record in the West, however, Houston is just 2-7-1 ATS this season after scoring at least 110 points, coming off a 110-point effort against the Clippers. Pardon the cliche, but it's do-or-die for the Suns, and I'll back them at home to avenge the two losses to the Rockets, and at least breathe for another day in the Western Conference playoff race.
Adam Meyer
[Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 10:00 PM]
Utep (-8.5 Points) vs. Oregon State
Today's selections are information based and not analysis-driven.
Play: Utep (-8.5 Points)
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Adam Meyer
[Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 7:35 PM]
Boston Celtics (-8 Points) vs. Charlotte Bobcats
Today's selections are information based and not analysis-driven.
Play: Boston Celtics (-8 Points)
[Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 10:05 PM]
Houston Rockets (+2 Points) vs. Phoenix Suns
Today's selections are information based and not analysis-driven.
Play: Houston Rockets (+2 Points)
[Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 10:00 PM]
Utep (-8.5 Points) vs. Oregon State
Today's selections are information based and not analysis-driven.
Play: Utep (-8.5 Points)
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Adam Meyer
[Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 7:35 PM]
Boston Celtics (-8 Points) vs. Charlotte Bobcats
Today's selections are information based and not analysis-driven.
Play: Boston Celtics (-8 Points)
[Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 10:05 PM]
Houston Rockets (+2 Points) vs. Phoenix Suns
Today's selections are information based and not analysis-driven.
Play: Houston Rockets (+2 Points)
Kanesline
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Sun Sports
Miami Heat at Dallas Mavericks
Projected Spread: Dallas Mavericks by 5
Projected Total:201
Projected Score:
Miami Heat 98
Dallas Mavericks 103
System Pick: Take Dallas Mavericks moneyline -201
Trend to Watch:
The Dallas Mavericks are 26-9 SU at home this season.
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Houston Rockets at Phoenix Suns
Projected Spread: Phoenix Suns by 3
Projected Total:205
Projected Score:
Houston Rockets 101
Phoenix Suns 104
System Pick: Take Phoenix Suns -1.50
Trends to watch:
The Phoenix Suns are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite.
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Sacramento Kings at Golden State Warriors
Projected Spread: Golden State Warriors by 7
Projected Total: 217
Projected Score:
Sacramento Kings 105
Golden State Warriors 112
System Pick: Take Sacramento Kings +8.50
Trend to Watch:
The Golden State Warriors are 2-6 ATS in the last 8 wednesday games.
We like the Dallas Mavericks moneyline -201, the Phoenix Suns -1.50, and the Sacramento Kings +8.50.
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Sun Sports
Miami Heat at Dallas Mavericks
Projected Spread: Dallas Mavericks by 5
Projected Total:201
Projected Score:
Miami Heat 98
Dallas Mavericks 103
System Pick: Take Dallas Mavericks moneyline -201
Trend to Watch:
The Dallas Mavericks are 26-9 SU at home this season.
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ESPN
Houston Rockets at Phoenix Suns
Projected Spread: Phoenix Suns by 3
Projected Total:205
Projected Score:
Houston Rockets 101
Phoenix Suns 104
System Pick: Take Phoenix Suns -1.50
Trends to watch:
The Phoenix Suns are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite.
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Comcast Sports Net Bay Area
Sacramento Kings at Golden State Warriors
Projected Spread: Golden State Warriors by 7
Projected Total: 217
Projected Score:
Sacramento Kings 105
Golden State Warriors 112
System Pick: Take Sacramento Kings +8.50
Trend to Watch:
The Golden State Warriors are 2-6 ATS in the last 8 wednesday games.
We like the Dallas Mavericks moneyline -201, the Phoenix Suns -1.50, and the Sacramento Kings +8.50.
Stephen Nover
NBA
Toronto (+10 -110)
Both teams are playing well. But I'll take this many points with the Raptors in this situation.
Orlando is off a satisfying road victory on Monday against in-state rival Miami. The Magic host the Cavaliers on Friday. That's the game they are thinking about not this one.
The Raptors are healthy. That makes them dangerous because they have talent with Chris Bosh, Jose Calderon and Shawn Marion.
Toronto has won and covered its last four games, all at home. Can the Raptors keep it going on the road?
They are making a late push to entice free agent to be Bosh to stay in Toronto. The Raptors don't play again until Saturday. They should be able to ride their momentum with their talent, energy and catching Orlando in a look-ahead spot.
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Houston at Phoenix Over (223.0 -110)
The Suns weren't playing any defense when they still had a chance for the playoffs.
Now that they're four games out of the final playoff spot with eight games left they really aren't going to play any defense.
Unless you consider giving up 126 points to Sacramento, like they did in their last game, playing defense.
I sure don't. The Suns will score, though. They lead the NBA in offense averaging 109 points.
The key question is how many points can the Rockets put up? They beat the Suns, 116-112, at home on March 6.
Based on offensive styles and Phoenix's utter disregard for defense, look for each team to produce at least 112 points.
Yao Ming and Shaquille O'Neal bring out the best in each other. They'll be thinking offense all the way.
The Rockets are averaging 103.7 points and shooting 49.4 percent from the floor since trading Rafer Alston and making Aaron Brooks their starting point guard 20 games ago. Before then, the Rockets were averaging 96.5 points and shooting 44.3 percent from the field.
The Rockets have become more up-tempo with Brooks at the point. They are averaging 10.6 fast-break points compared to 8.5 points when Alston ran the point.
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Washington (+3 -110)
The Wizards are more dangerous with Gilbert Arenas and Caron Butler in the lineup along with Antawn Jamison.
The Wizards have extra motivation for this matchup. Memphis defeated the Wizards, 113-97, at Washington in early February. The Grizzlies' O.J. Mayo made an uncontested dunk shot at the buzzer when the Wizards thought the Grizzlies were just running out the clock with such a big lead.
The Wizards felt disrespected. Washington coach Ed Tapscott also said that game was the Wizards' worst effort.
The Wizards will be up for this game. They catch Memphis returning after a four-game road trip, the last three of which have been on the West Coast. The Grizzlies beat Golden State on Monday night in their last game.
The first home game back from a long trip can often prove tricky, especially for a team as young as the Grizzlies. The start three rookies, a second-year player and third-year man Rudy Gay. The Grizzlies have lost their past six home contests, including games to lowly Sacramento and Oklahoma City.
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Toronto (+10 -110)
Both teams are playing well. But I'll take this many points with the Raptors in this situation.
Orlando is off a satisfying road victory on Monday against in-state rival Miami. The Magic host the Cavaliers on Friday. That's the game they are thinking about not this one.
The Raptors are healthy. That makes them dangerous because they have talent with Chris Bosh, Jose Calderon and Shawn Marion.
Toronto has won and covered its last four games, all at home. Can the Raptors keep it going on the road?
They are making a late push to entice free agent to be Bosh to stay in Toronto. The Raptors don't play again until Saturday. They should be able to ride their momentum with their talent, energy and catching Orlando in a look-ahead spot.
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Houston at Phoenix Over (223.0 -110)
The Suns weren't playing any defense when they still had a chance for the playoffs.
Now that they're four games out of the final playoff spot with eight games left they really aren't going to play any defense.
Unless you consider giving up 126 points to Sacramento, like they did in their last game, playing defense.
I sure don't. The Suns will score, though. They lead the NBA in offense averaging 109 points.
The key question is how many points can the Rockets put up? They beat the Suns, 116-112, at home on March 6.
Based on offensive styles and Phoenix's utter disregard for defense, look for each team to produce at least 112 points.
Yao Ming and Shaquille O'Neal bring out the best in each other. They'll be thinking offense all the way.
The Rockets are averaging 103.7 points and shooting 49.4 percent from the floor since trading Rafer Alston and making Aaron Brooks their starting point guard 20 games ago. Before then, the Rockets were averaging 96.5 points and shooting 44.3 percent from the field.
The Rockets have become more up-tempo with Brooks at the point. They are averaging 10.6 fast-break points compared to 8.5 points when Alston ran the point.
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Washington (+3 -110)
The Wizards are more dangerous with Gilbert Arenas and Caron Butler in the lineup along with Antawn Jamison.
The Wizards have extra motivation for this matchup. Memphis defeated the Wizards, 113-97, at Washington in early February. The Grizzlies' O.J. Mayo made an uncontested dunk shot at the buzzer when the Wizards thought the Grizzlies were just running out the clock with such a big lead.
The Wizards felt disrespected. Washington coach Ed Tapscott also said that game was the Wizards' worst effort.
The Wizards will be up for this game. They catch Memphis returning after a four-game road trip, the last three of which have been on the West Coast. The Grizzlies beat Golden State on Monday night in their last game.
The first home game back from a long trip can often prove tricky, especially for a team as young as the Grizzlies. The start three rookies, a second-year player and third-year man Rudy Gay. The Grizzlies have lost their past six home contests, including games to lowly Sacramento and Oklahoma City.
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EZWINNERS'S FREE SELECTION
Game: Houston Rockets @ Phoenix Suns
(513) Houston Rockets (+1)
After losing to Utah and Sacramento in back to back games you can
put to rest any slim chance that the Suns had to slide into the playoffs.
The Rockets continue to play well and are battling for the number two
seed in the west. Look for another solid road performance by the
Rockets who are 6-1 against the spread in their last seven road
games. Rockets win.
EZWINNERS'S FREE SELECTION
Game: Houston Rockets @ Phoenix Suns
(513) Houston Rockets (+1)
After losing to Utah and Sacramento in back to back games you can
put to rest any slim chance that the Suns had to slide into the playoffs.
The Rockets continue to play well and are battling for the number two
seed in the west. Look for another solid road performance by the
Rockets who are 6-1 against the spread in their last seven road
games. Rockets win.
5 Unit Play. Take UTEP -9 over Oregon State (Wednesday @ 10pm est). We cashed on a nice Under yesterday in the NIT with Penn State vs. Notre Dame. For today's selection, I think we have an edge in the CBI game today. We rolled with a similar 5* in the total between Richmond/Charleston in the cbi which worked well for us and we look to do the same here. For starters, UTEP is very good at getting revenge against teams they had previously lost to. This is the Game 2 of the CBI Championship of course. Game 1 ended with Oregon State winning 75-69. I've made no secret that I like Oregon State and their coach as I beileve he is incredibly talented and unique. This guy was once a leading financial analyst, turned Brown University Head Coach, then became Oregon State's head coach, and also happens to be the brother in-law for Barack Obama. He is a talented coach and in other fields as well. UTEP will have a decent sized crowd on hand in this game, this is the only game going on in the nation for college basketball as the CBI Championship takes center stage once again and in UTEP's fairness, they were screwed a bit at Oregon State. After all, for a team that lost by 6 points, UTEP only shot 9 free throws (made 8/9 = 88.9%). Oregon State attempted 26 free throws (made 15/26 = 57.7%). UTEP is a 72% FT shooting team and Oregon State is a about 65% on the year. UTEP is the same team that beat UAB at home 70-52 and got revenge from an earlier season loss, this is the same team that beat Texas Tech at home by 18, St. Mary's on neutral floor by 13 and New Mexico on the road by 13. Oregon State struggles against high scoring teams on the road as they are not able to control the pace anymore like they do at home and I think this will hurt them in this contest. The only reason why this team did not break 70 points in Oregon State was the questionable "reffing". This team scored 79 at Nevada when they won outright, 75 against Northeastern and 81 against Richmond. I expect UTEP to have at least 20 free throw attempts in this game (compared to just 9 last game), I expect UTEP to shoot better frome the field and better than 5-18 (27.8%) from 3 point land on their hoem court, while I expect Oregon State to shoot 5-10 less free throws, shoot much worse from the field than the (60.5%) they shot at home and 8-15 (53.3%) fromt 3 point land they shot as well. In short, there are several factors that work in favor of UTEP today including revenge, better FG %, better 3 point %, more free throws at the line, a higher scoring and pace to the game, the home crowd, while Oregon State shoots worse in FG%, 3 point % and has fewer attempts from the line. THere is no guarantee in sports wagering, but this is a solid wager as any as Oregon State lost 69-79 to an Oregon team that plays at a higher pace and who is ranked top 180 - UTEP is ranked top 80. The Beavers are a Road Underdog to a tune of 2-12 ATS in their last 14 games as a Dog of 7 to 12 Points and the Miners are 6-2 ATS as a favorite of 7 to 12.5 points.
Good luck,
Indian cowboy.
Good luck,
Indian cowboy.
