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Larry Ness
Las Vegas Insider-CBB (10-2 run with Insiders since Nov 16 / 6-1 in BKB!)
My Las Vegas Insider is on Wake Forest at 7:00 ET. Wake lost four of five starters off last year's team, plus head coach Skip Prosser to a heart attack. However, I like the makeup of this team and new head coach Dino Gaudio is a great recruiter and a Prosser disciple (not much will change). I'm not sure why Todd Lickliter would leave Butler (29 wins LY and the school's 2nd Sweet 16 in the last six years) for Iowa? The Hawkeyes lost their top-two scorers and top-two rebounders off a team that failed to make the NCAAs for the FOURTH time in the last six years last season. The 6-6 Johnson is the lone double digit scorer this year (15.3) and the two big guys, the 6-10 Looby (7.8-7.2) and the 7-0 Gorney (5.2-5.2), are very mediocre. Wake PG Smith (6.7-4.7 APG) had lots of help on the perimeter with Williams (15.0-7.7), Hale (11.0) and Teague (10.0). Inside, 6-8 freshman Johnson (13.3-6.7), the 6-8 Skeen (8.7-3.7) and the 7-0 McFarland (7.3-4.0), should have few issues handling Looby and Gorney. Iowa opened 4-0 but it came against Idaho St, Northern Colorado, Florida-Gulf Coast and Maryland-Eastern Shore. In losses to Bradley and Utah St (neutral site), the Hawkeyes have averaged 59.0 PPG and 44.0% shooting (14-of-41 or 34% on threes). Wake has the better perimeter game and inside game. Iowa has the homecourt but it's NOT enough. Las Vegas Insider on Wake Forest.
Las Vegas Insider-CBB (10-2 run with Insiders since Nov 16 / 6-1 in BKB!)
My Las Vegas Insider is on Wake Forest at 7:00 ET. Wake lost four of five starters off last year's team, plus head coach Skip Prosser to a heart attack. However, I like the makeup of this team and new head coach Dino Gaudio is a great recruiter and a Prosser disciple (not much will change). I'm not sure why Todd Lickliter would leave Butler (29 wins LY and the school's 2nd Sweet 16 in the last six years) for Iowa? The Hawkeyes lost their top-two scorers and top-two rebounders off a team that failed to make the NCAAs for the FOURTH time in the last six years last season. The 6-6 Johnson is the lone double digit scorer this year (15.3) and the two big guys, the 6-10 Looby (7.8-7.2) and the 7-0 Gorney (5.2-5.2), are very mediocre. Wake PG Smith (6.7-4.7 APG) had lots of help on the perimeter with Williams (15.0-7.7), Hale (11.0) and Teague (10.0). Inside, 6-8 freshman Johnson (13.3-6.7), the 6-8 Skeen (8.7-3.7) and the 7-0 McFarland (7.3-4.0), should have few issues handling Looby and Gorney. Iowa opened 4-0 but it came against Idaho St, Northern Colorado, Florida-Gulf Coast and Maryland-Eastern Shore. In losses to Bradley and Utah St (neutral site), the Hawkeyes have averaged 59.0 PPG and 44.0% shooting (14-of-41 or 34% on threes). Wake has the better perimeter game and inside game. Iowa has the homecourt but it's NOT enough. Las Vegas Insider on Wake Forest.
Michael Cannon
15 Dime
STEELERS
Lay the big number with Pittsburgh tonight over Miami.
At first glance this seems like an easy spot to take the Dolphins. You would be getting a boat load of points and the Steelers are coming off an embarrassing loss to the Jets.
That?s where the obvious ends.
The Dolphins are where they?re at because they are not a good football team. Their normally reliable defense has taken a huge step backwards this year and they will not be able to contain the running of Willie Parker or the passing of Ben Roethlisberger.
Pittsburgh has been somewhat of a Jekyll and Hyde team this year. They play great at home and have laid some duds on the road. The Steelers are 5-0 at home this season while outscoring their opponents 150-54.
On top of that, the Dolphins will be starting rookie quarterback John Beck.
Now Beck may turn out to be a fine quarterback in this league some day, I know he made me and my clients a lot of money last year while playing at Byu, but starting on the road against a defense as sophisticated as Pittsburgh?s is something he?s not ready for.
I?m reminded of Cleveland playing at Pittsburgh late last season with Derek Anderson at quarterback. The Browns never had a chance and the Steelers easily cruised to a 20-point win. Anderson, as he?s shown this year, isn?t exactly fodder as a quarterback.
The Steelers will be chomping at the bit to wash the bad taste out of their mouths from last week?s loss to the Jets. They are 12-2 ATS on Monday Night and I see them getting out to a big lead early and then cruising the rest of the way.
Lay the points as the Steelers win tonight by 21.
5 Dime
WAKE FOREST
Take Wake Forest as the small road chalk tonight over Iowa.
Wake is dealing with the emotional turmoil of losing head coach Skip Prosser, who died during the summer. I believe that will actually bring this team together a lot quicker than they would have otherwise and could turn them into a contender in the ACC.
The Demon Deacons have a nice nucleus of perimeter players who can shoot the three. They have an experienced point guard in Ishmael Smith and a freshman, Jeff Teague, who can give them valuable minutes when Smith needs a rest.
They aren?t the biggest team in the middle, but that won?t affect them against an Iowa team that is learning a new system under new coach Todd Lickliter. Their interior defense should be tough to penetrate, but Wake isn?t going to play that style so that offers Iowa no advantages here.
Lay the small number as Wake gets the road win and cover.
TRAILBLAZERS
Take the points with Portland tonight when they host Orlando.
The Trailblazers have played good at home and bad on the road. Tonight they play their third home game in a four-game stand. Portland is a young team that hustles and the home court has been kind to them, as they?ve gone 5-1 at The Rose Garden to start the season.
Orlando is playing its third game in four nights. The Magic only had one day to prepare for five West Coast matchups in eight days.
Don?t be surprised if they didn?t spend a lot of time putting together a game plan for Portland.
Take the points with the Trailblazers as they keep this one within the number at home.
15 Dime
STEELERS
Lay the big number with Pittsburgh tonight over Miami.
At first glance this seems like an easy spot to take the Dolphins. You would be getting a boat load of points and the Steelers are coming off an embarrassing loss to the Jets.
That?s where the obvious ends.
The Dolphins are where they?re at because they are not a good football team. Their normally reliable defense has taken a huge step backwards this year and they will not be able to contain the running of Willie Parker or the passing of Ben Roethlisberger.
Pittsburgh has been somewhat of a Jekyll and Hyde team this year. They play great at home and have laid some duds on the road. The Steelers are 5-0 at home this season while outscoring their opponents 150-54.
On top of that, the Dolphins will be starting rookie quarterback John Beck.
Now Beck may turn out to be a fine quarterback in this league some day, I know he made me and my clients a lot of money last year while playing at Byu, but starting on the road against a defense as sophisticated as Pittsburgh?s is something he?s not ready for.
I?m reminded of Cleveland playing at Pittsburgh late last season with Derek Anderson at quarterback. The Browns never had a chance and the Steelers easily cruised to a 20-point win. Anderson, as he?s shown this year, isn?t exactly fodder as a quarterback.
The Steelers will be chomping at the bit to wash the bad taste out of their mouths from last week?s loss to the Jets. They are 12-2 ATS on Monday Night and I see them getting out to a big lead early and then cruising the rest of the way.
Lay the points as the Steelers win tonight by 21.
5 Dime
WAKE FOREST
Take Wake Forest as the small road chalk tonight over Iowa.
Wake is dealing with the emotional turmoil of losing head coach Skip Prosser, who died during the summer. I believe that will actually bring this team together a lot quicker than they would have otherwise and could turn them into a contender in the ACC.
The Demon Deacons have a nice nucleus of perimeter players who can shoot the three. They have an experienced point guard in Ishmael Smith and a freshman, Jeff Teague, who can give them valuable minutes when Smith needs a rest.
They aren?t the biggest team in the middle, but that won?t affect them against an Iowa team that is learning a new system under new coach Todd Lickliter. Their interior defense should be tough to penetrate, but Wake isn?t going to play that style so that offers Iowa no advantages here.
Lay the small number as Wake gets the road win and cover.
TRAILBLAZERS
Take the points with Portland tonight when they host Orlando.
The Trailblazers have played good at home and bad on the road. Tonight they play their third home game in a four-game stand. Portland is a young team that hustles and the home court has been kind to them, as they?ve gone 5-1 at The Rose Garden to start the season.
Orlando is playing its third game in four nights. The Magic only had one day to prepare for five West Coast matchups in eight days.
Don?t be surprised if they didn?t spend a lot of time putting together a game plan for Portland.
Take the points with the Trailblazers as they keep this one within the number at home.
Greg Shaker
CBB Sides
double-dime bet Fla. Internatnl 4.0 (-110)
BetUS vs 717 South Florida
South Florida Bulls at Florida International Panthers Florida Int +4 -110 | Unit Value: 2 DIMES
Note: You can refer to the total writeup for a lot of this information. As you know, I am very high on a lot of teams of the Sunbelt. This team is one of those and I am not the only one. Every college basketball coach says he's excited about the start of preseason practice, but Florida International coach Sergio Rouco really means it this season. "I'm extremely excited," Rouco said. "This is the most talented team I've had here in my four years. We've got seven returning players and two giants. These are the kind of players we need to win the Sun Belt and get to the NCAA Tournament." So far his excitement is well deserved. The Panthers were beat badly last year by the Bulls and it is payback time tonight. They have size, shooting ability, and experience. Those 3 things are the most important ones that I can think of. Outright win probably but I will gladly take the points. You can bet this one all the way down to Pick. This is my final CBB Play Monday.
CBB Total
double-dime bet Fla. Internatnl / South
Florida Over 144.0
NCAAB: South Florida Bulls at Florida International Panthers - Over 144 -110 | Unit Value: 2 DIMES
Game Date: 11/26/2007
Note: When deciding to play a College Hoops Total, there are a number of things to consider. Certainly the most important one in the pace of the two teams in the competition. That is sub-compared to the venue, because NCAA Squads that like to push the ball are usually more effective doing so on their homecourt. They are also usually more effective with offensive efficiency. The Panthers do both well and are currently ranked #29 in the country of close to 340 teams. In two games this year, they have put up 58 and 55 shots and overall shooting in those games were very high indeed. Thay have shot very well connecting on over 50% of shots attempted. As good as they are scoring, they are worse with D Efficiency ranked #303. South Florida is mid-range pace but high efficiency at #42 this year in their 5 games played. They too have shot well but have allowed the opposition to do the same. We have two average free throw shooting squads and likely to see a number of shots at the line, with this game probably being in a point margin toward the end that will warrent extra bonus shots. Last year's contest saw a blowout by the Bulls but a number of shots taken, 118 to be exact, and only 129 points due to the Panthers meager results at just 16 of 56 from the court. They are very likely to have much more success tonight. The scout line has opened at 144 and likely to be the open at offshore. Play it up to 147.
CBB Sides
double-dime bet Fla. Internatnl 4.0 (-110)
BetUS vs 717 South Florida
South Florida Bulls at Florida International Panthers Florida Int +4 -110 | Unit Value: 2 DIMES
Note: You can refer to the total writeup for a lot of this information. As you know, I am very high on a lot of teams of the Sunbelt. This team is one of those and I am not the only one. Every college basketball coach says he's excited about the start of preseason practice, but Florida International coach Sergio Rouco really means it this season. "I'm extremely excited," Rouco said. "This is the most talented team I've had here in my four years. We've got seven returning players and two giants. These are the kind of players we need to win the Sun Belt and get to the NCAA Tournament." So far his excitement is well deserved. The Panthers were beat badly last year by the Bulls and it is payback time tonight. They have size, shooting ability, and experience. Those 3 things are the most important ones that I can think of. Outright win probably but I will gladly take the points. You can bet this one all the way down to Pick. This is my final CBB Play Monday.
CBB Total
double-dime bet Fla. Internatnl / South
Florida Over 144.0
NCAAB: South Florida Bulls at Florida International Panthers - Over 144 -110 | Unit Value: 2 DIMES
Game Date: 11/26/2007
Note: When deciding to play a College Hoops Total, there are a number of things to consider. Certainly the most important one in the pace of the two teams in the competition. That is sub-compared to the venue, because NCAA Squads that like to push the ball are usually more effective doing so on their homecourt. They are also usually more effective with offensive efficiency. The Panthers do both well and are currently ranked #29 in the country of close to 340 teams. In two games this year, they have put up 58 and 55 shots and overall shooting in those games were very high indeed. Thay have shot very well connecting on over 50% of shots attempted. As good as they are scoring, they are worse with D Efficiency ranked #303. South Florida is mid-range pace but high efficiency at #42 this year in their 5 games played. They too have shot well but have allowed the opposition to do the same. We have two average free throw shooting squads and likely to see a number of shots at the line, with this game probably being in a point margin toward the end that will warrent extra bonus shots. Last year's contest saw a blowout by the Bulls but a number of shots taken, 118 to be exact, and only 129 points due to the Panthers meager results at just 16 of 56 from the court. They are very likely to have much more success tonight. The scout line has opened at 144 and likely to be the open at offshore. Play it up to 147.
Wolkosky Milan
279-216-13 last ninety three days
5-5 Yesterday
Today:
10* STEELERS -15?
10* MIA/PIT OVER 38?
10* PORTLAND +5
10* GOLDEN STATE +5
10* SAS/SAC UNDER 194?
279-216-13 last ninety three days
5-5 Yesterday
Today:
10* STEELERS -15?
10* MIA/PIT OVER 38?
10* PORTLAND +5
10* GOLDEN STATE +5
10* SAS/SAC UNDER 194?
CHARLIES
monday november 26, 2007.
nfl. miami @ pittsburgh over 38' (500* )
nfl. pittsburgh-16 (30*)
cbb. iowa+2 (20*)
cbb. temple+5 (20*)
nba. dallas-12 (10*)
monday november 26, 2007.
nfl. miami @ pittsburgh over 38' (500* )
nfl. pittsburgh-16 (30*)
cbb. iowa+2 (20*)
cbb. temple+5 (20*)
nba. dallas-12 (10*)
IndianCowboy
Sport: NBA Basketball
Game: San Antonio S @ Sacramento Ki - Monday November 26, 2007 10:00 pm
Pick: 3 units (Normal) TOTAL: Over 194.5 (-108)
If you noticed something about the Spurs game last night against the Sonics, that should give way of one way to beat this team, just run on them like crazy. Now, the Magic were unsuccessful at San Antonio at this and so were the Sonics, but, both games went over. The Kings have had some rest to think about their poor shooting at Portland and are at home where they are at 4-2 and undoubtedly they will be ready for the Spurs when they come into town. I think much like the Memphis vs. San Antonio game (Memphis is a solid dog this year btw), I think both teams top 100 as San Antonio will once again look to pull away in the second half and this could be a huge game for the Kings to make a statement as the offense is somewhat back to rhythm with Artest in the mix as well. I look for the winner to top 100 and the loser - which in this case is likely the Kings to top 95 at home. The over is 13-4-1 when Sac plays a team with a winning record meaning that they get up for the better teams in the league
Handicapper: IndianCowboy
Sport: NBA Basketball
Game: Utah Jazz @ New York Knicks - Monday November 26, 2007 7:35 pm
Pick: 3 units (Normal) TOTAL: Under 194 (-110)
Research that went into this game: The Knicks were finally able to win a ballgame, albeit it came at the expense of the struggling Bulls. The Jazz played yesterday in an impressive win over the Pistons as they held another team to less than a 100 points although it didn't look like that was going to be the case after the first quarter. This team has a great tandem between Boozer and Williams and with a great shooting guard from razorback country and with Okur and AK as role players, this team has its players who know what their respective role is. This team is looking to be a better road team as they have talked about it and they get another chance here as they face the Knicks. The last 2 times these 2 teams have played, both games have gone into overtime. The Knicks have played 4 straight unders and I have spoken about the Jazz being on a relative under trend and are focusing on defense. The Knicks have also scored in the mid 80's consecutively for quite some time and Zach Randolph spoke of playing with more energy and passion today and with a better team coming into town, I expect them to try to be an active dog today. There is no line out, but will be looking forward to it. Additional write-up: The bottom line here is I think the Knicks will continue their streak of relatively poor shooting and scoring in the mid 80's while Utah continues to play well on the road as they have dedicated themselves to being a better road team as they once again work hard to keep teams below a 100 points which is a team goal that Sloan and Boozer have set for this team. I think the Jazz hit the 90's and the Knicks hit the mid 80's as this game falls into the low 180's. The under is 5-1 when the Jazz are road favs by this margin and the under is 4-0 when the Knicks are underdogs of late.
Handicapper: IndianCowboy
Sport: NBA Basketball
Game: Washington Wizards @ Dallas Mavericks - Monday November 26, 2007 8:30 pm
Pick: 3 units (Play of the Day) TOTAL: Over 207.5 (-110)
Dallas cannot be happy with losing 2 straight on the road as they return home to face a up and coming wizards team that has also lost 2 straight in a row. Both teams have not had a lack of scoring of late though as Washington despite Arenas being out, have allowed more players to get into the mix of scoring and they have scored over a 100 points in their last 8 ballgames and their last 6 have gone over as well. Losing to Indiana and Milwaukee on the road, the Mavs will look to return back to form at home and will likely do anything they can to run up the score against this team for a convincing win for Cuban. However, although, they will try to take their frustration out on the Wizards, they are a solid team and a team that score with that much ease and have 2 bigs down low in Haywood and Jamison who dropped 41 in his last game, I look for this game to be competitive and consequently, for the active dog/over principle to come into play here. I think Dallas has an incentive to run up the score for a win after back to back losses which is unacceptable in Dallas an in turn the Wizards will likely play well today coming off back to back losses of their own and they are likely to "get up" to play the Mavs today. The over is 7-1 in Dallas' last 8 home games and the Wiz have played in 6 straight overs.
Sport: NBA Basketball
Game: San Antonio S @ Sacramento Ki - Monday November 26, 2007 10:00 pm
Pick: 3 units (Normal) TOTAL: Over 194.5 (-108)
If you noticed something about the Spurs game last night against the Sonics, that should give way of one way to beat this team, just run on them like crazy. Now, the Magic were unsuccessful at San Antonio at this and so were the Sonics, but, both games went over. The Kings have had some rest to think about their poor shooting at Portland and are at home where they are at 4-2 and undoubtedly they will be ready for the Spurs when they come into town. I think much like the Memphis vs. San Antonio game (Memphis is a solid dog this year btw), I think both teams top 100 as San Antonio will once again look to pull away in the second half and this could be a huge game for the Kings to make a statement as the offense is somewhat back to rhythm with Artest in the mix as well. I look for the winner to top 100 and the loser - which in this case is likely the Kings to top 95 at home. The over is 13-4-1 when Sac plays a team with a winning record meaning that they get up for the better teams in the league
Handicapper: IndianCowboy
Sport: NBA Basketball
Game: Utah Jazz @ New York Knicks - Monday November 26, 2007 7:35 pm
Pick: 3 units (Normal) TOTAL: Under 194 (-110)
Research that went into this game: The Knicks were finally able to win a ballgame, albeit it came at the expense of the struggling Bulls. The Jazz played yesterday in an impressive win over the Pistons as they held another team to less than a 100 points although it didn't look like that was going to be the case after the first quarter. This team has a great tandem between Boozer and Williams and with a great shooting guard from razorback country and with Okur and AK as role players, this team has its players who know what their respective role is. This team is looking to be a better road team as they have talked about it and they get another chance here as they face the Knicks. The last 2 times these 2 teams have played, both games have gone into overtime. The Knicks have played 4 straight unders and I have spoken about the Jazz being on a relative under trend and are focusing on defense. The Knicks have also scored in the mid 80's consecutively for quite some time and Zach Randolph spoke of playing with more energy and passion today and with a better team coming into town, I expect them to try to be an active dog today. There is no line out, but will be looking forward to it. Additional write-up: The bottom line here is I think the Knicks will continue their streak of relatively poor shooting and scoring in the mid 80's while Utah continues to play well on the road as they have dedicated themselves to being a better road team as they once again work hard to keep teams below a 100 points which is a team goal that Sloan and Boozer have set for this team. I think the Jazz hit the 90's and the Knicks hit the mid 80's as this game falls into the low 180's. The under is 5-1 when the Jazz are road favs by this margin and the under is 4-0 when the Knicks are underdogs of late.
Handicapper: IndianCowboy
Sport: NBA Basketball
Game: Washington Wizards @ Dallas Mavericks - Monday November 26, 2007 8:30 pm
Pick: 3 units (Play of the Day) TOTAL: Over 207.5 (-110)
Dallas cannot be happy with losing 2 straight on the road as they return home to face a up and coming wizards team that has also lost 2 straight in a row. Both teams have not had a lack of scoring of late though as Washington despite Arenas being out, have allowed more players to get into the mix of scoring and they have scored over a 100 points in their last 8 ballgames and their last 6 have gone over as well. Losing to Indiana and Milwaukee on the road, the Mavs will look to return back to form at home and will likely do anything they can to run up the score against this team for a convincing win for Cuban. However, although, they will try to take their frustration out on the Wizards, they are a solid team and a team that score with that much ease and have 2 bigs down low in Haywood and Jamison who dropped 41 in his last game, I look for this game to be competitive and consequently, for the active dog/over principle to come into play here. I think Dallas has an incentive to run up the score for a win after back to back losses which is unacceptable in Dallas an in turn the Wizards will likely play well today coming off back to back losses of their own and they are likely to "get up" to play the Mavs today. The over is 7-1 in Dallas' last 8 home games and the Wiz have played in 6 straight overs.
