3/26 Wednesday Service Plays

[eddieh8823]

Good Luck Everyone!!

Arthur Ralph

Artie boy lost his superpick of San Jose yesterday but hit UMASS as a regular play and his free play of Florida. Not sure why he dabbled in hockey since he never does, but whatever.

Superpick: Tulsa (CBI)
Regular: 76'ers
Free Play: Bradley (NIT)


Does look like this forum is dying. Less and less posts daily here. Less and less people posting. It's ashame, it was really nice here for awhile.

Oh well :shrug:

 

[the duke]

I see I missed some action. I took a couple days off and see I got bashed again and I am the stalker.

LOL


Cajun-Sports

Game: Phoenix Suns vs Boston Celtics

Line: Boston Celtics -5.5

Rating: THREE-Star (Selections rated from 1 to 6 units)

Selection: BOSTON CELTICS -5.5

Analysis: This game will be a rematch of a February 22nd contest that took place in the desert and the Suns actually handed the Celtics their first three-game losing streak of the season, in fact the only three-game losing streak the Celtics have had this season when they lost 85 to 77. The Suns were able to take advantage of the fact that Boston was playing their third West Coast game in four days. Tables are turned on the Suns now as they enter off a Saturday game against Houston and a road game against a very physical Pistons team on Monday night. We also note that the Celtics have lost only one home game this season to a Western Conference opponent and they will make sure the Suns don?t make it two. The Suns are catching the Celtics in a tough situation for them because Boston is coming in off two SU/ATS losses one was a road game in New Orleans and the other was their first game home after their West Coast road swing which saw them go a perfect 3-0 thru the Texas Triangle before losing to New Orleans in their last road contest before returning home. Our search for technical support has found significant advantages for the Celtics in this contest. We know the Celtics are 14-6 ATS versus teams who outscore their opponents by 3 or more per game. Boston is 22-8 ATS as a home favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points, 35-17 ATS off a home loss over the last 3 seasons, 47-33 ATS revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons, 19-9 ATS in March games over the last 2 seasons. The Celtics are also 87-61-3 ATS off a home game with a line range of 5 to 8 points in their current contest. When Boston losses both SU/ATS & goes Under at home and now involved in a game with a line range of 5 to 8 points they are 20-9-1 ATS. If they are coming in off a SU/ATS loss where they went under the posted total and are now installed as a home favorite with a line range of 5 to 8 points they are 12-3 ATS. Boston?s defensive prowess which has them currently ranked at the top of the league and the Suns inability to play defense which has them ranked 27th makes a very difficult situation for the Suns to cover the number much less win. The situational, technical, motivational and fundamental advantages are too much for the Suns to overcome so we will lay the short number here as the Celtics get the win and cover on Wednesday night.

 

[Al Kaline]

Marc Lawrence


Detroit Pistons at Toronto Raptors
Wednesday, March 26th, 7:05 PM ET

Raptors host the Pistons in an Eastern Conference clash north of the border knowing they are 15-8-1 ATS as a dog in this series, including 5-1 when playing off back-to-back losses. With Detroit looking dead ahead to a revenge rematch at home against the Cavaliers on Friday, look for Toronto to grab their revenge here tonight.

Play on: Toronto


:shrug:

 

[the duke]

Comps

Phoenix (+5) at BOSTON Joel Tyson

Take the points here tonight as the Suns look to avenge their loss they suffered last time out. Prior to the loss the Suns had collected seven straight wins to climb right back in the hunt for the top spot in the playoffs for the West. The Celtics head into tonight losers of two straight. The road team has had the success lately grabbing the cash in this series lately as the visitors have covered seven times in the last 11 meetings. The Suns won the first match up of the year between the two 85-77, and I feel this one will be fun to watch as it will be close. The Suns have averaged 115.0 ppg over their last five, while Boston?s average has dropped to 95.4 ppg over their last five. Play the Suns to stay within.


2♦ PHOENIX




Dayton (+8) at OHIO STATE Chris Jordan

We rolled with Dayton two nights ago, we come back with it catching points once again. As I told you the other night, when the Flyers won outright over Illinois State, the Flyers had the highest RPI?s in the country of teams that did not make the major-tournament field ? 32 ? thanks to a strength of schedule that ranked No. 33 and a 9-6 record against teams in the top 100.

So facing a team of Ohio State?s caliber is nothing for us, as the Flyers won five games against tourney-teams Louisville, American, Pittsburgh, Temple and Saint Joseph's. The Flyers haven?t slowed down one bit in the postseason, and the Buckeyes better be careful, otherwise they?ll be watching the remainder of this event from the stands.

3♦ DAYTON



Houston at TULSA (-3') Sports Gambling Hotline

Our free play run stands at 121-103-4 as we enter play for Wednesday.

Tonight we will lay the points in the CBI with the revenging Golden Hurricane.

Houston just beat Tulsa back on February 6th, 92-81 at Houston, and the Cougars have won all 4 series meetings dating back to 1997, covering in all 4. Included is a 69-67 win at Tulsa back on January 20th, 2007.

Tulsa is in prime revenge form right now, as the Hurricane is 15-2 straight up at home this year, 13-3 against the spread their last 16 as the host, and 12-2 overall their last 14 against the spread!

Prior to the Cougars opening round road win at Nevada, Tom Penders' team had lost their last 5 (conference tourney game included) on the highway.

We will side with the host minus the small impost in this spot.

Play on Tulsa.

4♦ TULSA



Houston (+3') at TULSA Bobby Maxwell

We're offering a FREE play in the little-known CBI tournament today as we like Houston to get the job done in Tulsa tonight.

We're going to grab the points with the road warrior Houston Cougars in this matchup as they've gone 10-4 ATS in their last 14 on the highway and already own a road win in this tourney, traveling to Nevada for an 80-79 win over the WolfPack as four-point 'dogs.

After that win the Cougars got a home game Monday against Valparaiso and ran away with that one 91-67 as an 8 1/2-point favorite. It's been the offense lately that is getting the job done for Houston as they've averaged 80.4 points a game in the last five.

Houston's Rob McKiver and Kelvin Lewis make a formidable twosome to try and stop for any club.

And these teams are not strangers to each other having met each of the last three seasons. Houston has won all three games SU and ATS. Back on Feb. 6 they squared off in Houston with the Cougars getting the 92-81 win as eight-point favorites. Last season the Cougars went to Tulsa and won 69-67 as a 3 1/2-point 'dog. And in 2006 Houston blew out Tulsa 73-46 as a 13 1/2-point favorite.

Go ahead and grab the points but don't be surprised when the Cougars pull off the outright upset. Houston has the high-powered offense the Golden Hurricane just isn't going to be able to stop.

3♦ HOUSTON

 

[Al Kaline]

JIM FEIST

The Knicks are a favorite? Yes, considerable chalk. They take on a Miami team that has some kids who are playing hard, as the Heat beat the Bucks for the second time in six days. Miami is 6-3-1 ATS the last 10 games. "The guys playing right now, we have a lot of pride," Miami G Chris Quinn said of the Heat. NY is 4-8 SU, 2-9 ATS as chalk and 14-22 ATS at home.

Play the Heat!


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[the duke]

James Patrick Sports

NIT Pot of Gold Game of the Year Tips- Off Wednesday Night

Hornets vs. Cavaliers 7:05 p.m. est.
It will be an emotional night at Quickin Loans Arena as the Cleveland Franchise pays tribute to longtime announcer Joe Tait as he calls his 3,000th Cavs game. The home team has also won and cashes in the past three series meetings. Our Wednesday complimentary selection is #510 Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action.



Alex Smart


Game: Phoenix Suns vs. Boston Celtics
Game Time: 3/26/2008 7:00:00 PM
Prediction: Phoenix Suns

The powerful Boston Celtics (55-15) have hit a speed bump, of late, as is evident by losing 2 straight games , and will be primed for a rebound performance here tonight against a equally motivated Phoenix Suns( 47-23) team that had a 7 game win streak ,snapped last time out in OT to the Detroit Pistons. Bottom line: The Suns need wins to retain their current western conference place in the standings, as they head towards the play offs. While the Celtics are a little more relaxed with the No.1 seed in East a certainty. With that said, I expect the run and gun Suns, to bring it all tonight, and wont go down without a fierce fight , making getting points golden. Final notes & Key Trends: The road team has covered 8 of the L/9 in this series, with the Suns covering 5 straight in Boston. The Celtics have failed to cover 5 of their L6 as 5 to 10.5 point favorites. The Suns are 12-4 ATS off a straight up loss. Play on the Phoenix Suns to cover





NBA Selection:

Chicago at Philadelphia 7:05PM EST

Play Philadelphia 76ers

The 76ers are 38-32 ATS this year, and 17-8 ATS when playing in the second half of the season this year. The 76ers are also 11-3 |ATS this year when playing a team with a losing record, and they are 8-4 ATS when playing in March this year. We look for the Philadelphia 76ers tho grab the home ATS Win & cover tonight.



Tom Freese

Blue Line Club

Wednesday, March 26
Free Pick
Phoenix at Boston (7:05pm)

Boston is 22-8 ATS as favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 and they are 19-9 ATS in March. The Celtics are 35-17 ATS off a home loss and they are 37-15 ATS their last 52 games vs. an opponent that scored 100 or more points in their last game. Phoenix is 1-4 ATS their last 5 games as road dogs and they are 1-4 ATS their last 5 games vs. the Eastern Conference games. The Suns are 1-7-2 ATS on Wednesday.

PLAY BOSTON




Tom Scott

Memphis at SACRAMENTO - 10:05 PM EST

Play ON: #520 SACRAMENTO minus the points

Like in Monday's win with New Jersey over New York, we're not talking playoff implications here but there is definitely a motivational edge to the home team here. Sacramento catches Memphis in that dreaded NBA revenge sandwich situation in which Sacto is playing with revenge and Memphis is coming off a revenge game with revenge next. That idea by itself will get you more winners than losers, but there is more - A LOT MORE! Since Sacramento has NEVER lost three straight times to Memphis and, since Memphis is 0-13 SU in its last 13 road games against .400 or better opposition, we're calling for a SU Sacramento win. That's where the numbers go to work. The Kings are a sensational 68-3 ATS in their last 71 revenge wins, including a PERFECT 41-0 ATS when coming off a loss and a PERFECT 33-0 ATS when playing with double revenge. Both perfect situations apply here. KING ME!

PREDICTION: SACRAMENTO 116 - Memphis 96



Tony Mathews

Matchup: Minnesota vs. Houston

Selection: Minnesota/Houston Over 194(-110)

Explanation: We expect a high-scoring game as the Minnesota Timberwolves face-off against the Houston Rockets in Wednesday's NBA contest.

Both these teams have been playing very poor defense as of late. This says it all... The Minnesota Timberwolves (in their last 5 games) are allowing opponents to score an average of 101.6 points per game, while the Houston Rockets (in their last 5 games) are allowing opponents to score an average of 102.4 points per game. We see both these teams struggling again tonight on defense. That means we should see a lot of points scored.

These teams have a history of scoring many points when they meet. In fact, the Over is 3-1 in the last four meetings between these teams.

Over! Over! Over!

Minnesota Timberwolves/Houston Rockets Over 194



John Fina

Selection: Memphis Grizzlies +10 (-110)

Today the Memphis Grizzlies will be on the road as they take on the Sacramento Kings. We will grab the points with the Memphis Grizzlies! The Sacramento Kings might be the better overall team, however, they are not 10-points better. In fact, the Memphis Grizzlies have had success against the Sacramento Kings. This is shown by the Memphis Grizzlies being 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings against the Sacramento Kings We will lay the points with the team that has proven they can beat the Sacramento Kings! Take the Memphis Grizzlies +10

 

[the duke]

Comps

Jimmy The Moose

Game: Edmonton Oilers at Minnesota Wild Mar 26 2008 8:00PM
Prediction: Edmonton Oilers

Reason: The Oilers are one of the league's hottest team's having won 12 of their last 15 games. Edmonton is 8-3 in their last 11 games following a win. The Oilers have won 4 of their last 5 games on the road and vs. a team with a winning record. Minnesota is 3-8 in their last 11 games. The Wild are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning record. Edmonton has won the last 2 meetings and will get that much closer to a playoffs spot with tonight's two-points. Play on the Oilers +.


LAS VEGAS SPORTS PICS



Ohio State Buckeyes - 8 over Dayton Flyers


Ohio State is 65-6 in home games under coach Matta off handily defeating a decent Cal team 73-56 in the second round on Monday night.


Mississippi Rebels + 8 over (at) Virginia Tech Hokies


Mississippi ranks 18th in the nation in scoring and 19th in rebounding margin. The Rebels are 5-1 ATS last six games vs. above .500 teams.

 

[the duke]

Sportsbettingstats

Dayton Flyers (23-10) at Ohio State Buckeyes (21-13)

Dayton comes into this quarterfinal NIT match up after beating Illinois State 55-48, while Ohio State beat California 73-56. Both these teams have something to prove in the NIT, as they both thought they were snubbed for the Big Dance. Dayton was 23-10, but only .500 (8-8) in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Dayton is out to prove that the A-10 is a legit conference and should be more recognized in the eyes of the NCAA Tournament selection committee. There were 6 teams in the conference with at least 20 wins and only half got into the Big Dance. Ohio State thought they should be in the main attraction as well going 21-13 in the Big 10, but losing 5 of their last 9 did not impress the NCAA selection committee. Dayton is led by their Guard play, as Brian Roberts (18.4 ppg) and Marcus Johnson (10.1 ppg) lead the Flyers. In their win against Illinois State the main man was Roberts with 16 points, who led all scorers in the game. In that game the Flyers shot 17/40 for a field goal percentage of 42.5%. Dayton also out rebounded Illinois State 33-32.On defense is where Dayton won the game holding Illinois State to only 21/62 shooting for a field goal percentage of 33.9%. Ohio State is a low scoring defensive team. In their win over California Guard Jamar Butler was the go to guy for the Buckeyes going for a game high 20 points. In their win over Cal the Buckeyes shot an even 50% field goal percentage shooting 29/50 and out rebounded Cal 34-29. On defense, the Buckeyes strong suit, they held Cal to 23/57 for a field goal percentage of 40.4%.

Staff Pick: The Buckeyes are in the Big 10, which is known as a tough defensive conference, but out of the Big 10 and in the NIT the Buckeyes have dropped 84 points and 73 points in their first two games of the tournament, so you know they have some legit offensive weapons. Dayton only managed 55 points against Illinois State, who are not nearly as good on the defensive end as Ohio State. For Dayton to have any shot in this game their Guards will have to shoot lights out and drain a lot of 3-pointers. They do not have the size to bang it down low with the Buckeyes. If Ohio State continues to play like they have been the previous two tournament games they will be sitting pretty in the semifinals. Look for the Buckeyes to stifle the Flyers defensively and easily win this game in front of their home crowd.

Buckeyes 74 Flyers 55

 

[the duke]

WUNDERDOG COMPS

MLB
Game: New York Yankees at Philadelphia (1:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: Philadelphia +117 (moneyline)

Brett Myers will face Chien Ming Wang this afternoon. Myers has had a brilliant spring pitching to a 1.64 ERA, and has not walked a single batter through 11 innings of work. Wang has really struggled this spring as indicated by his inflated 8.44 ERA. Wang has not been sharp at all, walking six hitters in 10.2 innings and allowing 15 hits. Like the favorable matchup here and will back the home dog Phillies to get one today.


Game: Texas at San Diego (4:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: Texas +115 (moneyline)

It will be Vincente Padilla against Jake Peavy today as both starters work for the last time this spring. Padilla has been as sharp as any pitcher this spring, as he has yet to be scored upon, and the Rangers have won five of their last seven. Peavy has had no success this spring as he has allowed 19 hits in 12.1 innings as well as six walks and a couple of HRs. His spring ERA stands at 8.76. Favorable matchup for the dog here, and we'll ride the Rangers.


Game: Arizona at Colorado (4:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: Arizona +116 (moneyline)

Jeff Francis squares off against Hector Ambriz. Both pitchers have pitched well this spring, but we like the Diamondback bats, which have produced 45 runs over the last six games vs. the Rockies' pitching that has allowed 45 runs over their last seven.

 

[Al Kaline]

TONY WESTON

Now we focus on Bradley and Virginia in a game that will be rather entertaining and ex-citing. Entertainment and excitement aside, Bradley will pick up this win where it mat-ters.
Over their last 18 games the Bradley Braves have been pretty impressive, going 12-6 SU and 12-5-1 ATS. Over their last eight games away from home the Braves are 6-2 ATS.
Now Bradley takes on a Virginia team that?s only 7-7 ATS at home this year. Over their last 20 games the Cavaliers are 7-13 SU and 8-12 ATS. Since the regular season ended Virginia is 2-1 SU, but is 0-3 ATS, including two losses ATS in CBI action.
That number will hit four in a row as Bradley will pull off this one.
Take Bradley on the road.

3♦ BRADLEY (1♦ to 5♦ Scale)
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[Al Kaline]

DCI

COLLEGE HOOPS

National Invitation Tournament
Quarterfinals
at campus sites
OHIO STATE 65, Dayton 58
VIRGINIA TECH 79, Mississippi 70

College Basketball Invitational
Semifinals
at campus sites
TULSA 76, Houston 70
VIRGINIA 81, Bradley 77

:shrug:

 

[the duke]

Kelso Sturgeon

Chairmans Club
10 units Cavs -2.5 v New Orleans

Best Bet
5 units Sacremento -9.5 v. Memphis

March Madness

5 units Mississippi +8 @ Va Tech
5 units OSU -8 v. Dayton
5 units Houston +3.5 @ Tulsa

 

[the duke]

SportsKingz
CBB:

15 UNITS VIRGINIA TECH -8

15 UNITS OHIO STATE -8

 

[the duke]

Winners Edge



2 units Boston Celtics -5.5
1 units LA Lakers -14.5


3 units Dayton +8.5 (GOW)
2 units Mississippi +8.5
2 units Houston +3.5

 

[the duke]

Insider Sports Report

4* Memphis/Sacramento OVER 216
Range 214.5 to 218

3* Bradley/Virginia OVER 153.5
Range 151.5 to 155.5

3* Dayton/Ohio St. OVER 125.5
Range 123.5 to 127.5

 

[the duke]

Moneylockoftheday

digger's pick
clippers/spurs under 183.5

junior's pick
bradley +6.5 points

 

[the duke]

Gina

Wednesday March 26th, 2008 7:00 p.m. est.
New Orleans Hornets (48-21) at Cleveland Cavaliers (40-31)

Cleveland has been a tough team to beat on their home court. They have won nine straight at Quicken Loans Arena. Take the Cavaliers. Cleveland has won eight of the last 10 meetings against the Cavaliers and six straight at home. The home team in this series has been successful, winning 18 of the last 23 meetings. New Orleans is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 road games and 1-5 ATS in its last 6 clashes against New Orleans at Cleveland.

Cleveland Cavaliers




Cleveland Cavaliers - 2
Los Angeles Clippers + 15?



Mr. A

Philadelphia 76ers - 7?
Houston Rockets - 11




Johnny Guild


NBA Selection
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 7:30 PM EST.
Indiana Pacers (29-42) at New Jersey Nets (30-41)

The struggling Nets have been a lucrative bet versus the Pacers. New Jersey has won eight of the last 10 contests against Indiana, going 7-3 ATS and has won and covered the spread in the last four clashes at home. The last time these teams met on February 23 2008, New Jersey grab a 102-91 win over Indiana at Continental Airlines Arena. Take the Nets tonight at the Meadowlands. Indiana has dropped five of their last six games away from home.

New Jersey Nets - 5


Virginia Tech Hokies - 8

 

[the duke]

Bob Balfe


NBA
Timberwolves +11.5 over Rockets

College
Bradley +5.5 over Virginia

 

[the duke]

DELANEY


20* VIRGINIA TECH

Cassell Coliseum is an awfully dangerous place to play. In fact, if the Hokies make to the Big Apple, they may want to honor the near 10,000 fans that fit in there when they play, as the sixth man has been quite the MVP for Seth Greenberg?s troops. Alabama-Birmingham was seemingly rattled by the 9,757 in attendance for the Hokies? 75-49 blowout on Monday night.

Prior to that win, a little less than that jolted Morgan State, which lost by 32. And while V-Tech has cruised in its two games, Ole Miss files in after an overtime slugfest with rugged Nebraska. I don?t see the Rebels being able to bring enough energy into this to challenge the Hokies

 

[Al Kaline]

Brandon Lang

WEDNESDAY

10 Dime Virginia Tech
10 Dime Suns

5 Dime Houston (college)

FREE - Lakers

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