SERVICE PLAYS FOR MONDAY 1/28
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THE SPORTS REPORTER
BEST BET
SAN ANTONIO over *UTAH by 9
The Spurs begin a road trip against the Jazz, who had to deal with another Texas team
in Houston last night. The added fatigue should be enough for the Spurs, who?ve always
done well in Salt Lake City. Tim Duncan usually manages to get the best of Carloz Boozer
in their individual match-up and that should prove to be the deciding factor tonight. SAN
ANTONIO 94-85
BEST BET
SAN ANTONIO over *UTAH by 9
The Spurs begin a road trip against the Jazz, who had to deal with another Texas team
in Houston last night. The added fatigue should be enough for the Spurs, who?ve always
done well in Salt Lake City. Tim Duncan usually manages to get the best of Carloz Boozer
in their individual match-up and that should prove to be the deciding factor tonight. SAN
ANTONIO 94-85
Arthur Ralph
Arthur Ralph
Super Pick Denver Nuggets
900 Gold Key College Monday: Pacific
He finally won one yesterday!!:00hour
Arthur Ralph
Super Pick Denver Nuggets
900 Gold Key College Monday: Pacific
He finally won one yesterday!!:00hour
What cracks me up about these SuperPicks is that he makes them before there is even a line out on them. Like this Nugget game tonight. Not to mention I think it's a horrible pick. They are in the second game of a back-to-back on the road. Losing their last 5 road games going 1-4 ATS. New Orleans is on an 8 game winning streak covering the spread in all 8. 16-2 in their last 18 straight up and ATS.
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POINTWISE
NBA
MONDAY, JANUARY 28
(8:05) NEW ORLEANS HORNETS 100 - Denver 90
(8:05) Dallas Mavericks 93 - MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES 90
(9:05) San Antonio Spurs 105 - UTAH JAZZ 98 (NBA)
(10:35) LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS 94 - Charlotte 83
BEST BETS: SAN ANTONIO (4)
NCAAB
MONDAY, JANUARY 28
(8:00) GONZAGA 88 - Portland 67
(9:00) OKLAHOMA 73 - Oklahoma State 60 (ESPN)
(10:00) FRESNO STATE 78 - Boise State 77
(10:00) St Marys 91 - SAN DIEGO 76
(10:00) Santa Clara 62 - SAN FRANCISCO 61
(12:00) PACIFIC 70 - Cal-Poly SLO 53 (ESPN)
BEST BETS: ST MARYS, PACIFIC
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SPORTS REPORTER
MONDAY, JANUARY 28
*CONNECTICUT over LOUISVILLE by 1
NOTE: A 7 PM ESPN tip in the Nutmeg State and a contest absent from all preprinted
schedules Ive seen. Huskies need a signature/launching win, and this could be it.
CONNECTICUT 73-72
*GONZAGA over PORTLAND by 22
Breather for Zags after Saturdays struggle with the Caliparis.
GONZAGA 80-58
*OKLAHOMA over OKLAHOMA STATE by 8
True health read re States James Anderson remains vital intelligence.
OKLAHOMA 65-57
BOISE STATE over *FRESNO STATE by 1
SAINT MARYS CA over *SAN DIEGO by 14
Diegos not as good as they superficially looked against Gonzaga.
SAINT MARYS 73-59
SANTA CLARA over *SAN FRANCISCO by 3
If Eddie Suttons Dons somehow defeated Gonzaga or St. Marys last week, for Coachs 800th
career win, expect a post-celebratory dropoff. If not, they could very well hang tough here as a home dog.
SANTA CLARA 72-69
*PACIFIC over CAL POLY SLO by 10
For what projects as a double-digit fave, Tigers dont have the kind of high-octane power
youd like to see out of a team in tonights role.
PACIFIC 72-62
NBA
RECOMMENDED
*NEW ORLEANS over DENVER by 11
Compounding Denvers road woes will be finishing a back-to-back after playing in Dallas
last night. The Hornets are solidifying their status as contenders and have done a good
job of defending home court. The have the frontcourt players to dominate opposing
squads, and Denver has suffered numerous injuries.
NEW ORLEANS 108-97
DALLAS over *MEMPHIS by 10
BEST BET
SAN ANTONIO over *UTAH by 9
The Spurs begin a road trip against the Jazz, who had to deal with another Texas team
in Houston last night. The added fatigue should be enough for the Spurs, who haveve always
done well in Salt Lake City. Tim Duncan usually manages to get the best of Carloz Boozer
in their individual match-up and that should prove to be the deciding factor tonight.
SANANTONIO 94-85
CHARLOTTE over *L.A. CLIPPERS by 4
MONDAY, JANUARY 28
*CONNECTICUT over LOUISVILLE by 1
NOTE: A 7 PM ESPN tip in the Nutmeg State and a contest absent from all preprinted
schedules Ive seen. Huskies need a signature/launching win, and this could be it.
CONNECTICUT 73-72
*GONZAGA over PORTLAND by 22
Breather for Zags after Saturdays struggle with the Caliparis.
GONZAGA 80-58
*OKLAHOMA over OKLAHOMA STATE by 8
True health read re States James Anderson remains vital intelligence.
OKLAHOMA 65-57
BOISE STATE over *FRESNO STATE by 1
SAINT MARYS CA over *SAN DIEGO by 14
Diegos not as good as they superficially looked against Gonzaga.
SAINT MARYS 73-59
SANTA CLARA over *SAN FRANCISCO by 3
If Eddie Suttons Dons somehow defeated Gonzaga or St. Marys last week, for Coachs 800th
career win, expect a post-celebratory dropoff. If not, they could very well hang tough here as a home dog.
SANTA CLARA 72-69
*PACIFIC over CAL POLY SLO by 10
For what projects as a double-digit fave, Tigers dont have the kind of high-octane power
youd like to see out of a team in tonights role.
PACIFIC 72-62
NBA
RECOMMENDED
*NEW ORLEANS over DENVER by 11
Compounding Denvers road woes will be finishing a back-to-back after playing in Dallas
last night. The Hornets are solidifying their status as contenders and have done a good
job of defending home court. The have the frontcourt players to dominate opposing
squads, and Denver has suffered numerous injuries.
NEW ORLEANS 108-97
DALLAS over *MEMPHIS by 10
BEST BET
SAN ANTONIO over *UTAH by 9
The Spurs begin a road trip against the Jazz, who had to deal with another Texas team
in Houston last night. The added fatigue should be enough for the Spurs, who haveve always
done well in Salt Lake City. Tim Duncan usually manages to get the best of Carloz Boozer
in their individual match-up and that should prove to be the deciding factor tonight.
SANANTONIO 94-85
CHARLOTTE over *L.A. CLIPPERS by 4
THE SPORTS ADVISORS
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Louisville (15-5, 8-10 ATS) at UConn (14-5, 6-9 ATS)
The Cardinals fly east to take on the suddenly red-hot Huskies in a Big Monday Big East showdown in Storrs, Conn.
Louisville comes into this one having won two straight following Saturdays 67-57 home win over St. Johns. However, the Cardinals came nowhere near covering the 16-point spread, and they have followed up a 4-0 ATS streak by failing to cash in two of their last three. Louisville is 5-1 in the Big East (4-2 ATS).
Rick Pitinos Cardinals are 3-1 SU and ATS in their last four on the highway, including an 80-60 blowout win over Big East foe South Florida on Wednesday, cashing as 6-point favorites. Dating back to last season, Louisville is on an 11-3 ATS roll away from home.
Connecticut has rattled off three straight wins (2-1 ATS), the highlight being Saturdays huge 68-63 road upset at No. 8 Indiana as an 8?-point dog. That victory came on the heels of Wednesdays 84-83 road win at Cincinnati as a 4-point chalk. The Huskies are 5-3 SU and ATS in league action and have alternated spread-covers in their last five contests.
Jim Calhouns squad does it with defense at home, holding teams to 63.2 points per game and an amazing 34.8 percent shooting. UConn has gone 9-1 in front of the home fans but is just 3-3 ATS. Dating back to last season the Huskies are mired in ATS slumps of 3-7 at home and 9-21 overall.
Louisville swept this series last season, winning 68-54 at home as a three-point chalk and 76-69 in Connecticut as a one-point dog. The Cardinals are 3-1 ATS against the Huskies since joining the Big East in 2006 (2-0 ATS when visiting UConn).
The Huskies are just 2-4 ATS as a single-digit favorite, while tonight marks the first time all year that Louisville will take the floor as an underdog.
The under is 8-3 in Louisville last 11 overall and 6-2 in its last eight Big East contests, while the over has been the play in six of Connectcuit last nine overall. Also, the over is 2-0 in the two head-to-head meetings at UConn the last two seasons.
ATS ADVANTAGE: LOUISVILLE
Oklahoma State (10-9, 4-7 ATS) at Oklahoma 14-5, 9-7 ATS)
The Cowboys try to put an end to their road woes when they travel to Norman to take on instate rival Oklahoma in a Big Monday Big 12 match up.
Oklahoma State is 0-4 SU and ATS on the road this season, including league losses at Iowa State (73-66 as a two-point underdog) and Baylor (79-71 as a seven-point pup) in its last two as a visitor. Dating back to last season, the Cowboys are 2-14 ATS on the highway
Overall, the Cowboys have dropped four straight, including getting swept at home by Big 12 rivals Texas (63-61 on Monday) and Texas A&M (59-56 on Saturday). Oklahoma State (1-4 SU, 2-3 ATS in Big 12 play) did hit a last-second three-pointer to cash as a three-point underdog against the Longhorns, but came up short as a 1-point home pup against A&M.
Oklahoma has followed a pair of league losses to Kansas State (84-82) at home and Kansas (85-55) on the road with consecutive Big 12 victories. The Sooners downed Texas Tech 63-61 as a 7-point chalk on Jan. 19, then upset Baylor 77-71 as a 4?-point underdog on Saturday, halting an 0-4 ATS slide.
The host has dominated this rivalry, winning eight of the last 10 games but going just 5-4-1 ATS in the process. Last year, the Cowboys scored a 66-61 win, pushing as a five-point favorite, with Oklahoma getting revenge 67-60, barely cashing as a six-point chalk.
The Sooners have won three straight at home over their rivals from Stillwater (2-1 ATS). Also, the favorite is 6-1-1 ATS in the last nine meetings, not including one pick-em contest.
Oklahoma State has been outscored by an average of 10 points per game (80-70) when it hits the highway, while allowing the home team to shoot 49.3 percent from the floor.
The Sooners are 10-2 SU (5-4 ATS) at home this season, averaging 75.8 ppg on 49 percent shooting while yielding 59.8 (40.1 percent). Going back to last year, Oklahoma is on a 14-6 ATS roll inside the Lloyd Nobel Center in Norman.
The over is 8-2 in the Sooners last 10 overall and 6-2 in their last eight against conference foes. For the Cowboys, the under is on runs of 6-2 in Big 12 action and 14-5 in Monday tip-offs.
ATS ADVANTAGE: OKLAHOMA
NBA
Denver (26-17, 21-22 ATS) at New Orleans (31-12, 28-14-1 ATS)
The Nuggets head to the Big Easy hoping to snap out of a road funk when they face the NBAs hottest team in the Hornets.
Denver dropped its fifth straight road game last night, falling 90-85 in Dallas. However, the Nuggets did get the cash as an 11-point pup, halting an 0-4 ATS slide on the highway. Throw in Denvers seven-game home winning streak, and the host is now 12-1 SU in the teams 13 games in January (10-3 ATS), including 11-0 in the last 11 (9-2 ATS).
New Orleans comes into this one riding an eight-game SU and ATS winning streak. Nobody has even stayed close to the Hornets as they have won each of their last six by 15 points or more, including Saturdays stunning 102-78 rout of the Spurs as a 5-point road underdog.
Going back to Dec. 19, New Orleans is on a 16-2 SU and ATS tear, lifting the club atop the Western Conference standings. The straight-up winner has covered the spread in each of the Hornets last 21 outings.
Denver is 3-1 SU and ATS the last four times it has visited the Hornets. However, that one loss came in New Orleans on Nov. 4, which the Hornets won 93-88 as a five-point home underdog. The Nuggets got revenge at home on Dec. 12, prevailing 105-99, but failing to cash as an eight-point chalk.
In this series, the road team is on runs of 7-4 SU and 9-2 ATS, with the underdog getting the cash in seven of the last eight.
Denver is on a 3-9 ATS slide against the Southwest Division.
New Orleans has won and covered six straight inside the Hornets nest, upping its home record to 15-7 SU (13-9 ATS). Dating to last year, the Hornets are also 25-9 ATS at home against teams with a losing road mark. Furthermore, Byron Scotts squad is on ATS tears of 38-15-1 overall, 41-18-1 against the Western Conference and 5-2 against teams with a winning record.
The under is 22-8 in the Nuggets last 30 against Southwest Division teams and 9-3 in the Hornets last 12 against Northwest Division foes. But on Mondays these teams seem to light it up with the over 6-2 in Denvers last eight and 10-3 in New Orleans last 13 Monday tip-offs.
ATS ADVANTAGE: NEW ORLEANS
San Antonio (28-14, 19-22-1 ATS) at Utah (26-18, 22-22 ATS)
After suffering an embarrassing home loss Saturday, the Spurs now head to the Energy Solutions Arena to take on the NBAs top home team in Utah.
San Antonio took the floor Saturday against New Orleans with a three-game winning streak, then proceeded to get destroyed 102-78 as a 5-point home favorite, the teams worst loss of the season. The Spurs, who got outscored 60-35 in the second half (30-14 in the fourth quarter), are mired in a 3-10 ATS slump.
Utah went to Houston on Sunday and came away with a 97-89 win as a one-point underdog. The Jazz have won and covered three in a row and are 7-1 SU in their last eight (6-2 ATS).
These two teams squared off on Dec. 7, with San Antonio scoring the 104-98 home win in a pick-em contest. Including a five-game playoff series last year, the host is on a 10-1 SU and ATS roll in this rivalry.
San Antonio is just 8-9 on the highway this season (6-11 ATS), and while it has won two straight as a visitor, the last one wasnt easy as Gregg Popovichs club needed a big fourth-quarter rally Thursday night to escape lowly Miami with a 90-89 win as 9-point favorites.
Utah is 18-3 SU (14-7 ATS) in Salt Lake City, including eight consecutive home wins (6-2 ATS) since a 104-98 loss to the Celtics on Dec. 29. Going back to last season, Jerry Sloans squad has been a moneymaking machine at home (22-8-1 ATS).
The over is 7-1 in the last eight series meetings, but the under is 18-7 in the Spurs last 26 overall (7-0 in the last seven) and 7-2 in their last nine Monday tip-offs.
ATS ADVANTAGE: UTAH and UNDER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Louisville (15-5, 8-10 ATS) at UConn (14-5, 6-9 ATS)
The Cardinals fly east to take on the suddenly red-hot Huskies in a Big Monday Big East showdown in Storrs, Conn.
Louisville comes into this one having won two straight following Saturdays 67-57 home win over St. Johns. However, the Cardinals came nowhere near covering the 16-point spread, and they have followed up a 4-0 ATS streak by failing to cash in two of their last three. Louisville is 5-1 in the Big East (4-2 ATS).
Rick Pitinos Cardinals are 3-1 SU and ATS in their last four on the highway, including an 80-60 blowout win over Big East foe South Florida on Wednesday, cashing as 6-point favorites. Dating back to last season, Louisville is on an 11-3 ATS roll away from home.
Connecticut has rattled off three straight wins (2-1 ATS), the highlight being Saturdays huge 68-63 road upset at No. 8 Indiana as an 8?-point dog. That victory came on the heels of Wednesdays 84-83 road win at Cincinnati as a 4-point chalk. The Huskies are 5-3 SU and ATS in league action and have alternated spread-covers in their last five contests.
Jim Calhouns squad does it with defense at home, holding teams to 63.2 points per game and an amazing 34.8 percent shooting. UConn has gone 9-1 in front of the home fans but is just 3-3 ATS. Dating back to last season the Huskies are mired in ATS slumps of 3-7 at home and 9-21 overall.
Louisville swept this series last season, winning 68-54 at home as a three-point chalk and 76-69 in Connecticut as a one-point dog. The Cardinals are 3-1 ATS against the Huskies since joining the Big East in 2006 (2-0 ATS when visiting UConn).
The Huskies are just 2-4 ATS as a single-digit favorite, while tonight marks the first time all year that Louisville will take the floor as an underdog.
The under is 8-3 in Louisville last 11 overall and 6-2 in its last eight Big East contests, while the over has been the play in six of Connectcuit last nine overall. Also, the over is 2-0 in the two head-to-head meetings at UConn the last two seasons.
ATS ADVANTAGE: LOUISVILLE
Oklahoma State (10-9, 4-7 ATS) at Oklahoma 14-5, 9-7 ATS)
The Cowboys try to put an end to their road woes when they travel to Norman to take on instate rival Oklahoma in a Big Monday Big 12 match up.
Oklahoma State is 0-4 SU and ATS on the road this season, including league losses at Iowa State (73-66 as a two-point underdog) and Baylor (79-71 as a seven-point pup) in its last two as a visitor. Dating back to last season, the Cowboys are 2-14 ATS on the highway
Overall, the Cowboys have dropped four straight, including getting swept at home by Big 12 rivals Texas (63-61 on Monday) and Texas A&M (59-56 on Saturday). Oklahoma State (1-4 SU, 2-3 ATS in Big 12 play) did hit a last-second three-pointer to cash as a three-point underdog against the Longhorns, but came up short as a 1-point home pup against A&M.
Oklahoma has followed a pair of league losses to Kansas State (84-82) at home and Kansas (85-55) on the road with consecutive Big 12 victories. The Sooners downed Texas Tech 63-61 as a 7-point chalk on Jan. 19, then upset Baylor 77-71 as a 4?-point underdog on Saturday, halting an 0-4 ATS slide.
The host has dominated this rivalry, winning eight of the last 10 games but going just 5-4-1 ATS in the process. Last year, the Cowboys scored a 66-61 win, pushing as a five-point favorite, with Oklahoma getting revenge 67-60, barely cashing as a six-point chalk.
The Sooners have won three straight at home over their rivals from Stillwater (2-1 ATS). Also, the favorite is 6-1-1 ATS in the last nine meetings, not including one pick-em contest.
Oklahoma State has been outscored by an average of 10 points per game (80-70) when it hits the highway, while allowing the home team to shoot 49.3 percent from the floor.
The Sooners are 10-2 SU (5-4 ATS) at home this season, averaging 75.8 ppg on 49 percent shooting while yielding 59.8 (40.1 percent). Going back to last year, Oklahoma is on a 14-6 ATS roll inside the Lloyd Nobel Center in Norman.
The over is 8-2 in the Sooners last 10 overall and 6-2 in their last eight against conference foes. For the Cowboys, the under is on runs of 6-2 in Big 12 action and 14-5 in Monday tip-offs.
ATS ADVANTAGE: OKLAHOMA
NBA
Denver (26-17, 21-22 ATS) at New Orleans (31-12, 28-14-1 ATS)
The Nuggets head to the Big Easy hoping to snap out of a road funk when they face the NBAs hottest team in the Hornets.
Denver dropped its fifth straight road game last night, falling 90-85 in Dallas. However, the Nuggets did get the cash as an 11-point pup, halting an 0-4 ATS slide on the highway. Throw in Denvers seven-game home winning streak, and the host is now 12-1 SU in the teams 13 games in January (10-3 ATS), including 11-0 in the last 11 (9-2 ATS).
New Orleans comes into this one riding an eight-game SU and ATS winning streak. Nobody has even stayed close to the Hornets as they have won each of their last six by 15 points or more, including Saturdays stunning 102-78 rout of the Spurs as a 5-point road underdog.
Going back to Dec. 19, New Orleans is on a 16-2 SU and ATS tear, lifting the club atop the Western Conference standings. The straight-up winner has covered the spread in each of the Hornets last 21 outings.
Denver is 3-1 SU and ATS the last four times it has visited the Hornets. However, that one loss came in New Orleans on Nov. 4, which the Hornets won 93-88 as a five-point home underdog. The Nuggets got revenge at home on Dec. 12, prevailing 105-99, but failing to cash as an eight-point chalk.
In this series, the road team is on runs of 7-4 SU and 9-2 ATS, with the underdog getting the cash in seven of the last eight.
Denver is on a 3-9 ATS slide against the Southwest Division.
New Orleans has won and covered six straight inside the Hornets nest, upping its home record to 15-7 SU (13-9 ATS). Dating to last year, the Hornets are also 25-9 ATS at home against teams with a losing road mark. Furthermore, Byron Scotts squad is on ATS tears of 38-15-1 overall, 41-18-1 against the Western Conference and 5-2 against teams with a winning record.
The under is 22-8 in the Nuggets last 30 against Southwest Division teams and 9-3 in the Hornets last 12 against Northwest Division foes. But on Mondays these teams seem to light it up with the over 6-2 in Denvers last eight and 10-3 in New Orleans last 13 Monday tip-offs.
ATS ADVANTAGE: NEW ORLEANS
San Antonio (28-14, 19-22-1 ATS) at Utah (26-18, 22-22 ATS)
After suffering an embarrassing home loss Saturday, the Spurs now head to the Energy Solutions Arena to take on the NBAs top home team in Utah.
San Antonio took the floor Saturday against New Orleans with a three-game winning streak, then proceeded to get destroyed 102-78 as a 5-point home favorite, the teams worst loss of the season. The Spurs, who got outscored 60-35 in the second half (30-14 in the fourth quarter), are mired in a 3-10 ATS slump.
Utah went to Houston on Sunday and came away with a 97-89 win as a one-point underdog. The Jazz have won and covered three in a row and are 7-1 SU in their last eight (6-2 ATS).
These two teams squared off on Dec. 7, with San Antonio scoring the 104-98 home win in a pick-em contest. Including a five-game playoff series last year, the host is on a 10-1 SU and ATS roll in this rivalry.
San Antonio is just 8-9 on the highway this season (6-11 ATS), and while it has won two straight as a visitor, the last one wasnt easy as Gregg Popovichs club needed a big fourth-quarter rally Thursday night to escape lowly Miami with a 90-89 win as 9-point favorites.
Utah is 18-3 SU (14-7 ATS) in Salt Lake City, including eight consecutive home wins (6-2 ATS) since a 104-98 loss to the Celtics on Dec. 29. Going back to last season, Jerry Sloans squad has been a moneymaking machine at home (22-8-1 ATS).
The over is 7-1 in the last eight series meetings, but the under is 18-7 in the Spurs last 26 overall (7-0 in the last seven) and 7-2 in their last nine Monday tip-offs.
ATS ADVANTAGE: UTAH and UNDER
DCI
COLLEGE HOOPS
Big 12 Conference
OKLAHOMA 73, Oklahoma State 63
Big East Conference
CONNECTICUT 74, Louisville 70
Big South Conference
High Point 76, RADFORD 70
UNC Asheville 84, COASTAL CAROLINA 76
VMI 86, Liberty 85
Winthrop 78, CHARLESTON SOUTHERN 61
Big West Conference
PACIFIC 75, Cal Poly 63
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
BETHUNE-COOKMAN 65, Umes 49
FLORIDA A&M 59, Delaware State 58
HAMPTON 63, Morgan State 58
HOWARD 60, Coppin State 59
NORTH CAROLINA A&T 84, South Carolina State 70
Southern Conference
APPALACHIAN STATE 76, Elon 59
Georgia Southern 75, WESTERN CAROLINA 70
WOFFORD 73, College Of Charleston 71
Southwestern Athletic Conference
ALCORN STATE 75, Alabama A&M 71
Arkansas-Pine Bluff 67, TEXAS SOUTHERN 61
Mississippi Valley State 70, PRAIRIE VIEW A&M 66
SOUTHERN 66, Alabama State 62
West Coast Conference
GONZAGA 80, Portland 58
Saint Mary's 72, SAN DIEGO 61
Santa Clara 64, SAN FRANCISCO 63
Western Athletic Conference
Boise State 78, FRESNO STATE 76
Non-Conference
CHICAGO STATE 79, Texas-Pan American 73
HOFSTRA 81, Longwood 62
NORFOLK STATE 75, Winston-Salem State 64
NBA
Dallas 107, MEMPHIS 100
NEW ORLEANS 107, Denver 97
UTAH 101, San Antonio 96
L.A. CLIPPERS 97, Charlotte 93
COLLEGE HOOPS
Big 12 Conference
OKLAHOMA 73, Oklahoma State 63
Big East Conference
CONNECTICUT 74, Louisville 70
Big South Conference
High Point 76, RADFORD 70
UNC Asheville 84, COASTAL CAROLINA 76
VMI 86, Liberty 85
Winthrop 78, CHARLESTON SOUTHERN 61
Big West Conference
PACIFIC 75, Cal Poly 63
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
BETHUNE-COOKMAN 65, Umes 49
FLORIDA A&M 59, Delaware State 58
HAMPTON 63, Morgan State 58
HOWARD 60, Coppin State 59
NORTH CAROLINA A&T 84, South Carolina State 70
Southern Conference
APPALACHIAN STATE 76, Elon 59
Georgia Southern 75, WESTERN CAROLINA 70
WOFFORD 73, College Of Charleston 71
Southwestern Athletic Conference
ALCORN STATE 75, Alabama A&M 71
Arkansas-Pine Bluff 67, TEXAS SOUTHERN 61
Mississippi Valley State 70, PRAIRIE VIEW A&M 66
SOUTHERN 66, Alabama State 62
West Coast Conference
GONZAGA 80, Portland 58
Saint Mary's 72, SAN DIEGO 61
Santa Clara 64, SAN FRANCISCO 63
Western Athletic Conference
Boise State 78, FRESNO STATE 76
Non-Conference
CHICAGO STATE 79, Texas-Pan American 73
HOFSTRA 81, Longwood 62
NORFOLK STATE 75, Winston-Salem State 64
NBA
Dallas 107, MEMPHIS 100
NEW ORLEANS 107, Denver 97
UTAH 101, San Antonio 96
L.A. CLIPPERS 97, Charlotte 93
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DAVE COKIN
"Charleston knocked off Wofford in their earlier meeting. Since that result, Charleston hasn't won and Wofford hasn't lost. The recent results have skewed the number a bit, as Wofford is now favored for this rematch, and figure to be a popular choice to get revenge off the most recent results for both teams. But I still make the visitor the favorite on my numbers, so I think the value is that way. Charleston has won five straight in the series, and I'll back them to get back on the winning track tonight."
JIM FEIST
The Bobcat coaching staff was very angry with the team after the last game, a 103-96 loss to the 76ers. Coach Sam Vincent raised questions about his players' passion for winning. Two of his stars reacted with surprise. "I stand over there and scream and yell the whole time, motivate guys to play," Vincent said. "I need to see that from the guys on the floor. We need them to really want to win." They take on a Clipper team on a 1-3 SU/ATS run, one that is 8-14 SU, 10-12 ATS at home. Charlotte has already beaten the banged up Clippers at home, 108-105, and should be focused after the coach's tirade. Play the Bobcats
"Charleston knocked off Wofford in their earlier meeting. Since that result, Charleston hasn't won and Wofford hasn't lost. The recent results have skewed the number a bit, as Wofford is now favored for this rematch, and figure to be a popular choice to get revenge off the most recent results for both teams. But I still make the visitor the favorite on my numbers, so I think the value is that way. Charleston has won five straight in the series, and I'll back them to get back on the winning track tonight."
JIM FEIST
The Bobcat coaching staff was very angry with the team after the last game, a 103-96 loss to the 76ers. Coach Sam Vincent raised questions about his players' passion for winning. Two of his stars reacted with surprise. "I stand over there and scream and yell the whole time, motivate guys to play," Vincent said. "I need to see that from the guys on the floor. We need them to really want to win." They take on a Clipper team on a 1-3 SU/ATS run, one that is 8-14 SU, 10-12 ATS at home. Charlotte has already beaten the banged up Clippers at home, 108-105, and should be focused after the coach's tirade. Play the Bobcats
WINNING POINTS
NCAAB
Monday, January 28
Connecticut* over Louisville by 3
Under the total, especially in the first half. Both sides are coming from games in the
Midwest on Saturday. Theyll be feeling each other out in the first 20 minutes, then
attempting to sprint home
CONNECTICUT 68-65
Gonzaga* over Portland by 19
Second-season Portland head coach Eric Reveno is an ex-Stanford assistant who faced
Gonzaga a few times while there, but the talent levels are too far apart for it to really
matter.
GONZAGA 79-60
Oklahoma* over Oklahoma State by 8
Jeff Capel will continue to hold the Sooners together in the absence of two big men.
Why Hello, were the Sonny Boy Suttons who havent won a road game in two
years.
OKLAHOMA 54-46
Fresno State* over Boise State by 1
If, with three days rest, Boises deeper roster cant get it done against the depleted
Fresnos when Fresno has only one day between games, then coach Greg Graham needs
to flog himself with some sweaty ace bandages and have his assistants do the same to
the players.
FRESNO STATE 74-73
St. Marys over San Diego* by 3
San Francisco* over Santa Clara by 9
Pacific* over Cal Poly-SLO by 11
NBA
Monday, January 28
*New Orleans over Denver by 6
The Hornets were 12-0 SU through the middle of the month when Chris Paul and
Tyson Chandler each produce a double/double in the same game. The teams split in
two earlier meetings in Denver this season. The Nuggets are playing their third game
in four nights and second game in 48 hours.
NEW ORLEANS 112-106
**PREFERRED
*Memphis over Dallas by 4
The Mavericks barely nipped the Grizzlies when they hosted them two months ago,
winning 108-105. The Mavericks have a losing point spread mark in the second of
back-to-back games and are in letdown spot after hosting Denver on national television
Sunday night. The Grizzlies terrible record is a big misleading. Theyve had bad
luck in close games going 1-9 SU in match ups decided by three points or less through
Jan. 17.
MEMPHIS 108-104
*Utah over San Antonio by 2
The Jazz have won 16 of their first 19 home games and are 21-8-1 ATS in Salt Lake
Center during their past 29 home contests through Jan. 20.
UTAH 109-107
*Los Angeles Clippers over Charlotte by 4
This marks the Bobcats third game in four nights and first West Coast game of the
season.
LA CLIPPERS 93-89
NCAAB
Monday, January 28
Connecticut* over Louisville by 3
Under the total, especially in the first half. Both sides are coming from games in the
Midwest on Saturday. Theyll be feeling each other out in the first 20 minutes, then
attempting to sprint home
CONNECTICUT 68-65
Gonzaga* over Portland by 19
Second-season Portland head coach Eric Reveno is an ex-Stanford assistant who faced
Gonzaga a few times while there, but the talent levels are too far apart for it to really
matter.
GONZAGA 79-60
Oklahoma* over Oklahoma State by 8
Jeff Capel will continue to hold the Sooners together in the absence of two big men.
Why Hello, were the Sonny Boy Suttons who havent won a road game in two
years.
OKLAHOMA 54-46
Fresno State* over Boise State by 1
If, with three days rest, Boises deeper roster cant get it done against the depleted
Fresnos when Fresno has only one day between games, then coach Greg Graham needs
to flog himself with some sweaty ace bandages and have his assistants do the same to
the players.
FRESNO STATE 74-73
St. Marys over San Diego* by 3
San Francisco* over Santa Clara by 9
Pacific* over Cal Poly-SLO by 11
NBA
Monday, January 28
*New Orleans over Denver by 6
The Hornets were 12-0 SU through the middle of the month when Chris Paul and
Tyson Chandler each produce a double/double in the same game. The teams split in
two earlier meetings in Denver this season. The Nuggets are playing their third game
in four nights and second game in 48 hours.
NEW ORLEANS 112-106
**PREFERRED
*Memphis over Dallas by 4
The Mavericks barely nipped the Grizzlies when they hosted them two months ago,
winning 108-105. The Mavericks have a losing point spread mark in the second of
back-to-back games and are in letdown spot after hosting Denver on national television
Sunday night. The Grizzlies terrible record is a big misleading. Theyve had bad
luck in close games going 1-9 SU in match ups decided by three points or less through
Jan. 17.
MEMPHIS 108-104
*Utah over San Antonio by 2
The Jazz have won 16 of their first 19 home games and are 21-8-1 ATS in Salt Lake
Center during their past 29 home contests through Jan. 20.
UTAH 109-107
*Los Angeles Clippers over Charlotte by 4
This marks the Bobcats third game in four nights and first West Coast game of the
season.
LA CLIPPERS 93-89
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COMPS
NICK JONES
San Antonio Spurs +2 -110
BIG TIME SPORTS
MONDAY JANUARY 28th
SPURS / JAZZ UNDER 196
HDs ACTIONLINE
Portland +22'
COMPUTER SPORTS
SAN ANTONIO+2 1/2
HUDDLE UP
San Diego
Templers Sports Picks
NCAA Basketball
1/28/2008 at 8:00:00 PM
Portland at Gonzaga
Portland +22.5
MADDUX
CBB
Portland +22.5
TRACE ADAMS
Boise State Broncos
RAZOR SHARP
MONDAY: WOFFORD -1 over College of Charleston
BIG AL
Denver Nuggets + over New Orleans Hornets
TV HOTLINE
DALLAS
THE VEGAS STEAMLINE
Monday: Take Appalachian St -13 over Elon
ARMVIN SPORTS
CBB
1/28/2008
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON 2
Bob Harvey Sports
NBA
San Antonio Spurs ~vs~ Utah Jazz
Over 196 (+106)
NICK JONES
San Antonio Spurs +2 -110
BIG TIME SPORTS
MONDAY JANUARY 28th
SPURS / JAZZ UNDER 196
HDs ACTIONLINE
Portland +22'
COMPUTER SPORTS
SAN ANTONIO+2 1/2
HUDDLE UP
San Diego
Templers Sports Picks
NCAA Basketball
1/28/2008 at 8:00:00 PM
Portland at Gonzaga
Portland +22.5
MADDUX
CBB
Portland +22.5
TRACE ADAMS
Boise State Broncos
RAZOR SHARP
MONDAY: WOFFORD -1 over College of Charleston
BIG AL
Denver Nuggets + over New Orleans Hornets
TV HOTLINE
DALLAS
THE VEGAS STEAMLINE
Monday: Take Appalachian St -13 over Elon
ARMVIN SPORTS
CBB
1/28/2008
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON 2
Bob Harvey Sports
NBA
San Antonio Spurs ~vs~ Utah Jazz
Over 196 (+106)
Write up
Key Release
***NEW ORLEANS 113 - Denver 92
Teams already split a pair in Denver, Nuggets avenging early 5-point loss Nov. 4 with 6-point win (but again no Denver cover) at Pepsi Center Dec. 12. Nuggets had Carmelo Anthony to thank for win in second meeting after he scored 15 of his game-high 32 points in 4th Q, offsetting Chris Paul's solid 30-point effort for New Orleans. Now Anthony is nursing an ankle injury, Nene is on medical leave and Iverson is playing with yet another injury (wrist, this time). Between Paul, David West, Peja Stojakovic, Tyson Chandler and Jannero Pargo, Hornets rarely hit cold spells for very long during games. Note Hornets' extended recent uptick (14-2 last 16 vs. line thru Jan. 24), with covers in 8 of last 10 at New Orleans Arena.
Mighty Quinn
Mighty missed with Vanderbilt Sunday.
Today it's the College of Charleston +2.
The surplus is 190 sirignanos.
Mighty missed with Vanderbilt Sunday.
Today it's the College of Charleston +2.
The surplus is 190 sirignanos.
Comps
Portland +24 GONZAGA Sports Gambling Hotline Featured Handicapper
Sunday winner on Miami-Florida, as the comp play run moves to 98-69-4!
Tonight we will grab the plentiful points with Portland, as they pay a visit on Gonzaga.
This Gonzaga team has got to be a little tired, as they just played Saturday at noon eastern in Memphis against the #1 Tigers, and gave coach Calipari's team all they could handle. Now the Bulldogs fly back to Spokane and jump ball at 5pm local time in a game they can coast through and win handily.
Portland is just 7-13 for the year, and we hold no illusions that they are going to win this game outright, but against a tired Gonzaga team they should be able to hang inside of this monster impost.
The 'Zags are only 4-8 against the spread at home this year, and they have split the last 4 series meetings against the spread versus Portland.
Play on Portland plus the number.
2♦ PORTLAND
Oklahoma State(+8) at OKALHOMA By Karl Garrett Featured Handicapper
The G-Man comes through with another comp play winner on Sunday, as Xavier pulls away at UMass. Now 15-4 my last 19 freebies!
Oklahoma State sure has looked bad on the road this season as their 1-6 straight up and against the spread mark is not going to inspire fear in any foe, let alone Oklahoma...but, this Oklahoma team still has a ways to go before I am going to back them minus this big price.
The Sooners did a nice job on the conference road on Saturday, as they upended Baylor as the 5-point puppy, but their last home game saw them barely squeeze by Texas Tech as the 7-point choice.
I have a feeling the Sooners re going to struggle to put away their in-state rival, as I liked what I saw from the Cowboys on Saturday in their hard-fought loss to Texas A&M.
The 'Pokes have played it close their last 2 visits to Norman, and the Boomer Sooners are only 5-4 against the spread at home this season.
I say take the points and look for this one to go right down to the wire.
2♦ OKLAHOMA STATE
Louisville (+2') at Connecticut By Bobby Maxwell Featured Handicapper
Hit yet another FREE play Sunday when the Magic got a miracle shot at the buzzer and beat the Celtics outright as home underdogs. Today we've got a complimentary play on Louisville as the Cardinals visit Connecticut.
Rick Pitino will not let this Louisville team look past Connecticut like Indiana did on Saturday. We're play the Cardinals on the road to get the win and the cash. Now we will take whatever points we can get, but we expect the Cardinals to grab this one in the end.
Louisivlle is 3-1 SU and ATS in its last four on the road, including an 80-60 win Wednesday over South Florida, cashing as 6 1/2-point favorites. Go back to last season and the Cardinals are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 on the road.
They've won two straight and beat St. Johns Saturday 67-57 at home. Louisville swept the season series from UConn last year, winning 68-54 at home as three-point favorites and then heading to Connecticut to score a 76-69 win as one-point 'dogs.
Since joining the Big East in 2006, Louisville is 3-1 ATS against the Huskies.
And while UConn is 9-1 at home, they are just 3-3 ATS and if you go back to last season, the Huskies are just 3-7 ATS at home and 9-21 ATS overall.
This game is going to be close, but look for Louisville to pull it out in the end. We're backing the Cardinals with this one.
4♦ LOUISVILLE
Portland +24 GONZAGA Sports Gambling Hotline Featured Handicapper
Sunday winner on Miami-Florida, as the comp play run moves to 98-69-4!
Tonight we will grab the plentiful points with Portland, as they pay a visit on Gonzaga.
This Gonzaga team has got to be a little tired, as they just played Saturday at noon eastern in Memphis against the #1 Tigers, and gave coach Calipari's team all they could handle. Now the Bulldogs fly back to Spokane and jump ball at 5pm local time in a game they can coast through and win handily.
Portland is just 7-13 for the year, and we hold no illusions that they are going to win this game outright, but against a tired Gonzaga team they should be able to hang inside of this monster impost.
The 'Zags are only 4-8 against the spread at home this year, and they have split the last 4 series meetings against the spread versus Portland.
Play on Portland plus the number.
2♦ PORTLAND
Oklahoma State(+8) at OKALHOMA By Karl Garrett Featured Handicapper
The G-Man comes through with another comp play winner on Sunday, as Xavier pulls away at UMass. Now 15-4 my last 19 freebies!
Oklahoma State sure has looked bad on the road this season as their 1-6 straight up and against the spread mark is not going to inspire fear in any foe, let alone Oklahoma...but, this Oklahoma team still has a ways to go before I am going to back them minus this big price.
The Sooners did a nice job on the conference road on Saturday, as they upended Baylor as the 5-point puppy, but their last home game saw them barely squeeze by Texas Tech as the 7-point choice.
I have a feeling the Sooners re going to struggle to put away their in-state rival, as I liked what I saw from the Cowboys on Saturday in their hard-fought loss to Texas A&M.
The 'Pokes have played it close their last 2 visits to Norman, and the Boomer Sooners are only 5-4 against the spread at home this season.
I say take the points and look for this one to go right down to the wire.
2♦ OKLAHOMA STATE
Louisville (+2') at Connecticut By Bobby Maxwell Featured Handicapper
Hit yet another FREE play Sunday when the Magic got a miracle shot at the buzzer and beat the Celtics outright as home underdogs. Today we've got a complimentary play on Louisville as the Cardinals visit Connecticut.
Rick Pitino will not let this Louisville team look past Connecticut like Indiana did on Saturday. We're play the Cardinals on the road to get the win and the cash. Now we will take whatever points we can get, but we expect the Cardinals to grab this one in the end.
Louisivlle is 3-1 SU and ATS in its last four on the road, including an 80-60 win Wednesday over South Florida, cashing as 6 1/2-point favorites. Go back to last season and the Cardinals are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 on the road.
They've won two straight and beat St. Johns Saturday 67-57 at home. Louisville swept the season series from UConn last year, winning 68-54 at home as three-point favorites and then heading to Connecticut to score a 76-69 win as one-point 'dogs.
Since joining the Big East in 2006, Louisville is 3-1 ATS against the Huskies.
And while UConn is 9-1 at home, they are just 3-3 ATS and if you go back to last season, the Huskies are just 3-7 ATS at home and 9-21 ATS overall.
This game is going to be close, but look for Louisville to pull it out in the end. We're backing the Cardinals with this one.
4♦ LOUISVILLE