SERVICE PLAYS FOR THURSDAY JAN. 24TH 2008
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SERVICE PLAYS FOR THUR. 1/24
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CAL-POLY SLO over Cal-Davis (Thurs) RATING: 4
ARIZONA over Washington State (Thurs) RATING: 5
CAL-POLY SLO over Cal-Davis (Thurs) RATING: 4
ARIZONA over Washington State (Thurs) RATING: 5
Is Hawkeye the same as Eddie Hawkins from Eddiehawk.com?
Is Hawkeye the same as Eddie Hawkins from Eddiehawk.com?
Is Hawkeye the same as Eddie Hawkins from Eddiehawk.com?
Is Hawkeye the same as Eddie Hawkins from Eddiehawk.com?
Is Hawkeye the same as Eddie Hawkins from Eddiehawk.com?
i'm a noob at this... a friend told me to keep an eye out for "killer moves"... any info on them?
THE SPORTS ADVISORS
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
(4) Duke (15-1, 9-6 ATS) at Virginia Tech (11-7, 8-7 ATS)
Duke, the only ACC team with an unbeaten league record, shoots for its sixth consecutive overall victory when it heads to Blacksburg, Va., for a league clash against the Hokies. The Blue Devils withstood a tough challenge from Clemson on Saturday, eventually pulling away for a 93-80 victory and cashing as a nine-point home chalk. Duke has covered in all three of its ACC contests, including a 70-57 rout of Florida State as a 5?-point favorite in its only league road game to this point. Virginia Tech opened ACC play with a pair of one-point wins over Maryland at home (67-66) and Virginia on the road (70-69 in overtime). However, the Hokies came up short at Georgia Tech on Saturday, falling 81-70 as a 4 ?-point road underdog, snapping a three-game winning streak. Seth Greenberg?s team is just 1-3 ATS in its last four lined games. Virginia Tech stunned the Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium last year, pulling off a 69-67 overtime win as an 8?-point road underdog in the season?s only meeting. The teams have split their last four battles, with the Hokies going 3-1 ATS. Duke has a decided offensive advantage in this contest, averaging 85 ppg for the season (sixth-best nationally), including 83.3 ppg in ACC play, while Virginia Tech scores 67.6 ppg. The Hokies rate a slight edge on defense, giving up 60.7 ppg, while the Blue Devils surrender 64.1 ppg. The Hokies are 8-0 at home this year, but only five of those have been against lined foes (3-2 ATS). Duke is 6-1 SU but 2-5 ATS away from home (2-0 SU, 1-1 ATS in true road games).Both squads are 1-5 ATS in their last six games played on Thursday.The over is 3-0 in the last three series meetings and 6-2 in the Hokies? last eight overall. However, Duke had stayed under the number in five straight games before Saturday?s shootout with Clemson easily got over the total
ATS ADVANTAGE: OVER
(16) Dayton (14-2, 7-4 ATS) at (23) Xavier (15-4, 7-8 ATS)
Two ranked teams from the Atlantic 10 Conference square off when the Flyers head to Cincinnati to take on instate rival Xavier. Dayton has been idle since Jan. 16, when it suffered just its second loss of the season, an 82-71 setback to Massachusetts as a six-point home chalk, snapping a 13-game winning streak (7-2 ATS in lined games). The Flyers had gotten off to a 2-0 SU and ATS start in A-10 play with a 92-83 home win over Rhode Island laying three points and a 68-57 overtime victory at Saint Louis as a four-point chalk. Dayton combined to shoot 52 of 98 (53 percent) in the two wins, but hit just 25 of 67 (37.3 percent) in the loss to the Minutemen. Xavier topped George Washington 74-66 Saturday but failed to cash as a hefty 11?-point road favorite, its fourth straight ATS setback, all in league play (3-1 SU in the A-10). The Musketeers are shooting 48 percent from the field on the year (40.0 percent on 3-pointers), but have dropped to 44 percent shooting in conference play while allowing opponents to hit 45.4 percent of their attempts. Xavier is on a 3-0 SU and ATS run in this series, all coming last season. The Musketeers won 83-67 at home as a 13?-point chalk, 75-67 giving 5? points on the road, then rolled to a 72-51 win as a 10-point favorite in the A-10 tournament in Atlantic City. Also in this rivalry, the favorite is on a 4-0 ATS run, the home team is 5-2 ATS in the last seven and Dayton is 1-4 ATS in its last five trips to Xavier. The Flyers are 3-1 ATS as an underdog this season and 4-1 ATS following a non-cover. But they are 1-4 ATS in their last four Thursday contests. Conversely, the Musketeers are 5-1-1 ATS on Thursday and 38-17-1 ATS against teams with a winning percentage above .600. On the negative side, Xavier is 0-5 ATS following a spread loss and 0-5 ATS in Atlantic 10 play dating to last season. For Dayton, the over is on runs of 21-7 overall (9-2 in lined games this year), 14-6 in league action and 5-1 on Thursday. For Xavier, the over is 23-9 in its last 32 home starts. Finally, two of the three meetings between these schools last year hurdled the total.
ATS ADVANTAGE: XAVIER and OVER
(8) UCLA (16-2, 9-6-2 ATS) at Oregon (12-6, 9-6-1 ATS)
UCLA, aiming to shake off an upset loss to archrival Southern Cal, travels up the coast to Eugene, Ore., for a Pac-10 contest against the Ducks.The Bruins had a nine-game winning streak halted in Saturday?s stinging 72-63 home loss to USC as a 12-point chalk. It was UCLA?s first Pac-10 defeat in five contests this season (3-2 ATS), In their first four conference outings, the Bruins shot a sturdy 50.9 percent from the field, but against USC, they went 22 of 66 (33.3 percent).Oregon lost at Washington State 69-60 on Sunday, but got the cash as a 9?-point pup, moving to 4-1 ATS in its last five starts, all conference games. The Ducks (3-3 SU, 4-2 ATS in the Pac-10) are shooting 49.0 percent on the year, but just 46.0 percent in conference.These two teams split their meetings last year, with the host winning and cashing in each, including Oregon?s 68-66 victory as a two-point underdog in Eugene last January. The Bruins, though, are still 8-1 ATS in the last nine meetings (6-3 SU) and 4-1 ATS in their last five trips to Oregon.Both squads have little trouble scoring, as the Bruins average 74.2 ppg, while the Ducks pour in 80.4 ppg. The difference comes on the defensive end of the floor, as UCLA yields just 57.9 ppg, compared with 73.1 ppg for Oregon. However, the Bruins have allowed their last two opponents to top the 70-point barrier after holding their first 16 opponents to 67 points or less.The Bruins are 2-0 SU and ATS in Pac-10 road games so far. For the season, they?re 4-1-1 ATS on the highway, as well as 7-1 ATS against winning teams and 6-1 ATS following an ATS setback. Also, when coming off three or more consecutive home games, Ben Howland?s troops are on a 16-5 ATS roll.The Ducks are on positive ATS spurts of 12-3-1 at home, 4-0 coming off a loss and 10-2 in Pac-10 action. However, they are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 Thursday games and 1-6 ATS in their last seven against opponents with a winning record.These teams have stayed under the total in seven consecutive meetings overall and seven consecutive battles in Oregon. Furthermore, for Oregon, the under is on streaks of 4-0 overall, 6-0 against teams with a winning record, 38-17 on Thursday and 35-16-1 following a spread-cover. For UCLA, the under is on runs of 6-0 against winning teams, 5-2 on the highway and 9-4 on Thursday
ATS ADVANTAGE: UCLA and UNDER
(6) Washington State (16-1, 10-6 ATS) at Arizona (12-6, 8-7-1 ATS)
The Cougars, off to a solid start in Pac-10 Conference play, look to keep it going when they travel to Tucson to face Arizona.
Washington State snapped a 13-game losing skid to Oregon with Sunday?s come-from-behind 69-60 victory, but came up just short as a 9?-point home favorite. The Cougars moved to 4-1 in the Pac-10 (3-2 ATS), including 2-1 SU and ATS on the road. For the season, they are shooting 50.1 percent from the field (sixth in the nation) and lead the country in scoring defense, surrendering just 52.5 ppg. Washington State has given up 60 points or less in four of its five conference outings.
Arizona ended a four-game road trip and improved to 2-3 SU and ATS in Pac-10 play with Saturday?s 79-75 upset win at California as a 1?-point pup. The Wildcats, who have followed up an 0-4 ATS drought by cashing in three straight games, shoot the ball well (48.6 percent overall), though they?ve dipped to 45.2 percent in conference play. Washington State upset Arizona twice last year, including a 72-66 road win as a seven-point pup in February. Arizona holds a 7-3 SU edge in the last 10 series meetings, but the Cougars went 8-1 ATS in lined contests over that span, all as an underdog. The Cougars are on several positive ATS runs, including 6-1 on the road overall, 9-1 on the highway against teams with a winning record and 4-1 on Thursday.The Wildcats are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 11 versus teams with a winning percentage above .600 and 5-2 ATS in their last seven off a spread-cover. But they are on negative ATS runs of 5-14 at home dating to last season (0-2 ATS at home in league play this year), 5-16 in Thursday games and 3-10 against teams with a winning road mark (Washington State is 8-1 SU in road/neutral site contests). The over is on runs of 5-2 for Washington State on the road, 4-0 for Washington State against winning teams, 35-16-1 for Arizona on Thursday and 4-0 in this rivalry.
ATS ADVANTAGE: WASHINGTON STATE and OVER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
(4) Duke (15-1, 9-6 ATS) at Virginia Tech (11-7, 8-7 ATS)
Duke, the only ACC team with an unbeaten league record, shoots for its sixth consecutive overall victory when it heads to Blacksburg, Va., for a league clash against the Hokies. The Blue Devils withstood a tough challenge from Clemson on Saturday, eventually pulling away for a 93-80 victory and cashing as a nine-point home chalk. Duke has covered in all three of its ACC contests, including a 70-57 rout of Florida State as a 5?-point favorite in its only league road game to this point. Virginia Tech opened ACC play with a pair of one-point wins over Maryland at home (67-66) and Virginia on the road (70-69 in overtime). However, the Hokies came up short at Georgia Tech on Saturday, falling 81-70 as a 4 ?-point road underdog, snapping a three-game winning streak. Seth Greenberg?s team is just 1-3 ATS in its last four lined games. Virginia Tech stunned the Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium last year, pulling off a 69-67 overtime win as an 8?-point road underdog in the season?s only meeting. The teams have split their last four battles, with the Hokies going 3-1 ATS. Duke has a decided offensive advantage in this contest, averaging 85 ppg for the season (sixth-best nationally), including 83.3 ppg in ACC play, while Virginia Tech scores 67.6 ppg. The Hokies rate a slight edge on defense, giving up 60.7 ppg, while the Blue Devils surrender 64.1 ppg. The Hokies are 8-0 at home this year, but only five of those have been against lined foes (3-2 ATS). Duke is 6-1 SU but 2-5 ATS away from home (2-0 SU, 1-1 ATS in true road games).Both squads are 1-5 ATS in their last six games played on Thursday.The over is 3-0 in the last three series meetings and 6-2 in the Hokies? last eight overall. However, Duke had stayed under the number in five straight games before Saturday?s shootout with Clemson easily got over the total
ATS ADVANTAGE: OVER
(16) Dayton (14-2, 7-4 ATS) at (23) Xavier (15-4, 7-8 ATS)
Two ranked teams from the Atlantic 10 Conference square off when the Flyers head to Cincinnati to take on instate rival Xavier. Dayton has been idle since Jan. 16, when it suffered just its second loss of the season, an 82-71 setback to Massachusetts as a six-point home chalk, snapping a 13-game winning streak (7-2 ATS in lined games). The Flyers had gotten off to a 2-0 SU and ATS start in A-10 play with a 92-83 home win over Rhode Island laying three points and a 68-57 overtime victory at Saint Louis as a four-point chalk. Dayton combined to shoot 52 of 98 (53 percent) in the two wins, but hit just 25 of 67 (37.3 percent) in the loss to the Minutemen. Xavier topped George Washington 74-66 Saturday but failed to cash as a hefty 11?-point road favorite, its fourth straight ATS setback, all in league play (3-1 SU in the A-10). The Musketeers are shooting 48 percent from the field on the year (40.0 percent on 3-pointers), but have dropped to 44 percent shooting in conference play while allowing opponents to hit 45.4 percent of their attempts. Xavier is on a 3-0 SU and ATS run in this series, all coming last season. The Musketeers won 83-67 at home as a 13?-point chalk, 75-67 giving 5? points on the road, then rolled to a 72-51 win as a 10-point favorite in the A-10 tournament in Atlantic City. Also in this rivalry, the favorite is on a 4-0 ATS run, the home team is 5-2 ATS in the last seven and Dayton is 1-4 ATS in its last five trips to Xavier. The Flyers are 3-1 ATS as an underdog this season and 4-1 ATS following a non-cover. But they are 1-4 ATS in their last four Thursday contests. Conversely, the Musketeers are 5-1-1 ATS on Thursday and 38-17-1 ATS against teams with a winning percentage above .600. On the negative side, Xavier is 0-5 ATS following a spread loss and 0-5 ATS in Atlantic 10 play dating to last season. For Dayton, the over is on runs of 21-7 overall (9-2 in lined games this year), 14-6 in league action and 5-1 on Thursday. For Xavier, the over is 23-9 in its last 32 home starts. Finally, two of the three meetings between these schools last year hurdled the total.
ATS ADVANTAGE: XAVIER and OVER
(8) UCLA (16-2, 9-6-2 ATS) at Oregon (12-6, 9-6-1 ATS)
UCLA, aiming to shake off an upset loss to archrival Southern Cal, travels up the coast to Eugene, Ore., for a Pac-10 contest against the Ducks.The Bruins had a nine-game winning streak halted in Saturday?s stinging 72-63 home loss to USC as a 12-point chalk. It was UCLA?s first Pac-10 defeat in five contests this season (3-2 ATS), In their first four conference outings, the Bruins shot a sturdy 50.9 percent from the field, but against USC, they went 22 of 66 (33.3 percent).Oregon lost at Washington State 69-60 on Sunday, but got the cash as a 9?-point pup, moving to 4-1 ATS in its last five starts, all conference games. The Ducks (3-3 SU, 4-2 ATS in the Pac-10) are shooting 49.0 percent on the year, but just 46.0 percent in conference.These two teams split their meetings last year, with the host winning and cashing in each, including Oregon?s 68-66 victory as a two-point underdog in Eugene last January. The Bruins, though, are still 8-1 ATS in the last nine meetings (6-3 SU) and 4-1 ATS in their last five trips to Oregon.Both squads have little trouble scoring, as the Bruins average 74.2 ppg, while the Ducks pour in 80.4 ppg. The difference comes on the defensive end of the floor, as UCLA yields just 57.9 ppg, compared with 73.1 ppg for Oregon. However, the Bruins have allowed their last two opponents to top the 70-point barrier after holding their first 16 opponents to 67 points or less.The Bruins are 2-0 SU and ATS in Pac-10 road games so far. For the season, they?re 4-1-1 ATS on the highway, as well as 7-1 ATS against winning teams and 6-1 ATS following an ATS setback. Also, when coming off three or more consecutive home games, Ben Howland?s troops are on a 16-5 ATS roll.The Ducks are on positive ATS spurts of 12-3-1 at home, 4-0 coming off a loss and 10-2 in Pac-10 action. However, they are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 Thursday games and 1-6 ATS in their last seven against opponents with a winning record.These teams have stayed under the total in seven consecutive meetings overall and seven consecutive battles in Oregon. Furthermore, for Oregon, the under is on streaks of 4-0 overall, 6-0 against teams with a winning record, 38-17 on Thursday and 35-16-1 following a spread-cover. For UCLA, the under is on runs of 6-0 against winning teams, 5-2 on the highway and 9-4 on Thursday
ATS ADVANTAGE: UCLA and UNDER
(6) Washington State (16-1, 10-6 ATS) at Arizona (12-6, 8-7-1 ATS)
The Cougars, off to a solid start in Pac-10 Conference play, look to keep it going when they travel to Tucson to face Arizona.
Washington State snapped a 13-game losing skid to Oregon with Sunday?s come-from-behind 69-60 victory, but came up just short as a 9?-point home favorite. The Cougars moved to 4-1 in the Pac-10 (3-2 ATS), including 2-1 SU and ATS on the road. For the season, they are shooting 50.1 percent from the field (sixth in the nation) and lead the country in scoring defense, surrendering just 52.5 ppg. Washington State has given up 60 points or less in four of its five conference outings.
Arizona ended a four-game road trip and improved to 2-3 SU and ATS in Pac-10 play with Saturday?s 79-75 upset win at California as a 1?-point pup. The Wildcats, who have followed up an 0-4 ATS drought by cashing in three straight games, shoot the ball well (48.6 percent overall), though they?ve dipped to 45.2 percent in conference play. Washington State upset Arizona twice last year, including a 72-66 road win as a seven-point pup in February. Arizona holds a 7-3 SU edge in the last 10 series meetings, but the Cougars went 8-1 ATS in lined contests over that span, all as an underdog. The Cougars are on several positive ATS runs, including 6-1 on the road overall, 9-1 on the highway against teams with a winning record and 4-1 on Thursday.The Wildcats are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 11 versus teams with a winning percentage above .600 and 5-2 ATS in their last seven off a spread-cover. But they are on negative ATS runs of 5-14 at home dating to last season (0-2 ATS at home in league play this year), 5-16 in Thursday games and 3-10 against teams with a winning road mark (Washington State is 8-1 SU in road/neutral site contests). The over is on runs of 5-2 for Washington State on the road, 4-0 for Washington State against winning teams, 35-16-1 for Arizona on Thursday and 4-0 in this rivalry.
ATS ADVANTAGE: WASHINGTON STATE and OVER
THE SPORTS ADVISORS
NBA
San Antonio (27-13, 19-20-1 ATS) at Miami (8-33, 14-27 ATS)
The woeful Heat take the floor tonight at the American Airlines Arena staring at their 15th consecutive loss when they host Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker and the defending champion Spurs.
Dwyane Wade scored 42 points, including his team?s final 18, on Monday against the Cavaliers, but it wasn?t enough, as the Heat fell 97-90 as a four-point home underdog. Miami is 1-13 ATS during its 14-game losing streak, which is the franchise?s longest slide since starting 0-17 in its inaugural season in 1988-89.
During its current losing skid, Miami has lost six straight home games both SU and ATS, including going 0-4 SU and ATS in its ongoing seven-game homestand. For the season, the Heat are 4-15 SU and ATS in South Beach, with the straight-up winner going 17-2 ATS in these 19 contests. Finally, going back to last year, they?re 4-22 ATS at home.
San Antonio is coming off Wednesday night?s 103-91 come-from-behind win over the Lakers as a 7?-point home chalk. Although the Spurs have won consecutive games, they?ve still been surprisingly inconsistent over the past six weeks, losing 11 of their last 20, and they haven?t won three in a row since a five-game winning streak from Nov. 28-Dec. 7. Gregg Popovich?s team is also just 5-12 ATS in its last 17 outings, including 3-8 ATS in the last 11.
The Spurs dusted Miami 88-78 on Nov. 7, but came up shy as an 11?-point home chalk. The home team has won each of the last three meetings and eight of the last 10. Also, the host is on a 10-4-1 ATS roll in this series, with the Heat going 5-2 ATS in the last seven clashes in South Beach.
The straight-up winner is 7-2-1 ATS in the last 10 head-to-head tussles.
In addition to its current 1-13 ATS slump and its poor pointspread record at home, the Heat are mired in further ATS funks of 14-37-1 overall, 0-4 on Thursdays, 0-4 when playing on two days of rest, 0-4 against the Western Conference and 2-11 as an underdog. One positive, though: Pat Riley?s squad is 6-1 ATS when catching nine points or more, including the spread-cover at San Antonio back in November.
San Antonio is 10-6 ATS when favored by eight points or more and 4-0 ATS in its last four against the Southeast Division. However, the Spurs sport negative ATS trends of 1-5 on the road, 1-5 on Thursdays, 1-5 against the Eastern Conference and 1-7 when playing on back-to-back nights.
For the Spurs, the under is on streaks of 5-0 overall, 7-1 on the road, 4-0 against the Eastern Conference and 9-4 against Southeast Division foes. The under is also 13-2 in the last 15 battles in this rivalry, including 6-1 in Miami.
ATS ADVANTAGE: SAN ANTONIO and UNDER
NBA
San Antonio (27-13, 19-20-1 ATS) at Miami (8-33, 14-27 ATS)
The woeful Heat take the floor tonight at the American Airlines Arena staring at their 15th consecutive loss when they host Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker and the defending champion Spurs.
Dwyane Wade scored 42 points, including his team?s final 18, on Monday against the Cavaliers, but it wasn?t enough, as the Heat fell 97-90 as a four-point home underdog. Miami is 1-13 ATS during its 14-game losing streak, which is the franchise?s longest slide since starting 0-17 in its inaugural season in 1988-89.
During its current losing skid, Miami has lost six straight home games both SU and ATS, including going 0-4 SU and ATS in its ongoing seven-game homestand. For the season, the Heat are 4-15 SU and ATS in South Beach, with the straight-up winner going 17-2 ATS in these 19 contests. Finally, going back to last year, they?re 4-22 ATS at home.
San Antonio is coming off Wednesday night?s 103-91 come-from-behind win over the Lakers as a 7?-point home chalk. Although the Spurs have won consecutive games, they?ve still been surprisingly inconsistent over the past six weeks, losing 11 of their last 20, and they haven?t won three in a row since a five-game winning streak from Nov. 28-Dec. 7. Gregg Popovich?s team is also just 5-12 ATS in its last 17 outings, including 3-8 ATS in the last 11.
The Spurs dusted Miami 88-78 on Nov. 7, but came up shy as an 11?-point home chalk. The home team has won each of the last three meetings and eight of the last 10. Also, the host is on a 10-4-1 ATS roll in this series, with the Heat going 5-2 ATS in the last seven clashes in South Beach.
The straight-up winner is 7-2-1 ATS in the last 10 head-to-head tussles.
In addition to its current 1-13 ATS slump and its poor pointspread record at home, the Heat are mired in further ATS funks of 14-37-1 overall, 0-4 on Thursdays, 0-4 when playing on two days of rest, 0-4 against the Western Conference and 2-11 as an underdog. One positive, though: Pat Riley?s squad is 6-1 ATS when catching nine points or more, including the spread-cover at San Antonio back in November.
San Antonio is 10-6 ATS when favored by eight points or more and 4-0 ATS in its last four against the Southeast Division. However, the Spurs sport negative ATS trends of 1-5 on the road, 1-5 on Thursdays, 1-5 against the Eastern Conference and 1-7 when playing on back-to-back nights.
For the Spurs, the under is on streaks of 5-0 overall, 7-1 on the road, 4-0 against the Eastern Conference and 9-4 against Southeast Division foes. The under is also 13-2 in the last 15 battles in this rivalry, including 6-1 in Miami.
ATS ADVANTAGE: SAN ANTONIO and UNDER
JIM FEIST
A couple of weak defensive teams meet. Indiana allows 105 ppg, second most in the league, while the Bucks allow 47% shooting by opponents, second worst. This is a difficult scheduling spot for Indiana, their third game in four nights and the second of a back-to-back road spot. Tired legs means bad defense. The Pacers are on a 4-1-1 run over the total, the Bucks are on a 3-0 over run. Don't look for any defense, play the Pacers/Bucks over the total!
DAVE COKIN
Washington State-Arizona should be one of the evening's best games, but in the end I like the discipline of the Cougars to be the deciding factor. Washington State plays every game with supreme confidence, and they've become far more than just a team that outworks its opponents. Arizona is probably more athletic, but I've seen this team look confused at times as they adjust to a new coaching style with Kevin O'Neil sitting in for Lute Olson. Wazzou has given 'Zona fits on this court, covering nine of the last ten visits. Now they're the better team and I expect them to notch the outright win tonight
A couple of weak defensive teams meet. Indiana allows 105 ppg, second most in the league, while the Bucks allow 47% shooting by opponents, second worst. This is a difficult scheduling spot for Indiana, their third game in four nights and the second of a back-to-back road spot. Tired legs means bad defense. The Pacers are on a 4-1-1 run over the total, the Bucks are on a 3-0 over run. Don't look for any defense, play the Pacers/Bucks over the total!
DAVE COKIN
Washington State-Arizona should be one of the evening's best games, but in the end I like the discipline of the Cougars to be the deciding factor. Washington State plays every game with supreme confidence, and they've become far more than just a team that outworks its opponents. Arizona is probably more athletic, but I've seen this team look confused at times as they adjust to a new coaching style with Kevin O'Neil sitting in for Lute Olson. Wazzou has given 'Zona fits on this court, covering nine of the last ten visits. Now they're the better team and I expect them to notch the outright win tonight
WINNING POINTS
NBA
Thursday, January 24
San Antonio over *Miami by 9
The Spurs were just 8-10 SU through Jan. 20, but the Heat have been a disaster covering
only 14 of their first 37 games.
SAN ANTONIO 92-83
*Milwaukee over Indiana by 5
The Bucks could be primed to make a move with Michael Redd recovered from a
thigh injury, Andrew Bogut playing more consistent and team chemistry improved.
MILWAUKEE 110-105
*Golden State over New Jersey by 13
The Nets were averaging less than 94 points per game, fewest in the Eastern
Conference. They don?t have the offense or energy to stay with the Warriors, especially
playing in their fourth road game in six days.
GOLDEN STATE 117-104
NBA
Thursday, January 24
San Antonio over *Miami by 9
The Spurs were just 8-10 SU through Jan. 20, but the Heat have been a disaster covering
only 14 of their first 37 games.
SAN ANTONIO 92-83
*Milwaukee over Indiana by 5
The Bucks could be primed to make a move with Michael Redd recovered from a
thigh injury, Andrew Bogut playing more consistent and team chemistry improved.
MILWAUKEE 110-105
*Golden State over New Jersey by 13
The Nets were averaging less than 94 points per game, fewest in the Eastern
Conference. They don?t have the offense or energy to stay with the Warriors, especially
playing in their fourth road game in six days.
GOLDEN STATE 117-104
WINNING POINTS
NCAAB
Thursday, January 24
Butler* over Loyola-Chicago by 25
Providence* over Seton Hall by 9
**PREFERRED
Virginia Tech* over Duke by 4
Conventional wisdom says that Coach Weasel K has his team ultra-primed to avenge
a home loss to Virginia Tech last season, when Tech was a more seasoned team.
Conventional wisdom belongs at conventions, and that?s about it. Seth Greenberg?s
Hokies will D up better than anyone else has against Duke so far this season and the
recently common, unfortunate sight of Duke draining bucket after bucket disappears
in a match-up that more often than not has forced Duke to sweat since Greenberg got
to Blacksburg.
VIRGINIA TECH, 73-69
Florida Atlantic* over Denver by 9
Utah State over Louisiana Tech* by 10
Arkansas State* over Florida International by 1
Double-avenging visitor made a rare competitive showing in this gym in most recent
visit two years ago and brings with them a 7-foot leading scorer and 6-6 second-leading
scorer who didnt exist back then.
ARKANSAS STATE, 74-73
Xavier* over Dayton by 17
Wisconsin-GB* over Cleveland State by 6
Wisconsin-Milwaukee* over Youngstown State by 9
With only one day of rest, WMU chose to be aggressive while YSU chose the mail-in
option despite being home on January 7 for a 61-39 loss. Gotta be closer with a five day
break this time.
WISCONSIN-MIL, 70-61
Valparaiso* over Illinois-Chicago by 12
Good thing Valpo has four legitimate three-point shooters hitting better than 40%
because when they?re standing still at the free-throw line, they are clang-jobbers at
65%.
VALPARAISO, 83-71
South Alabama* over UL-Lafayette by 14
USC over Oregon State* by 8
UL-Monroe* over Middle Tennessee by 6
Troy* over Arkansas-LR by 8
Arizona* over Washington State by 1
Arizona State* over Washington by 7
Boise State* over Hawaii by 16
The homers should jack up the pace to create a bad scene for the visitors, who lack a
true point guard who could confidently direct the show at that tempo.
BOISE STATE, 84-68
New Mexico State* over Nevada by 5
Michigan State over Northwestern* by 12
San Jose State over Idaho* by 1
Cal-Santa Barbara* over Pacific by 12
Double-avenging visitors lost by 8 home, 15 away last season shooting 37% and 32%
from the field and the Barbarians are a deeper team now than they were back then.
CAL-SANTA BARBARA, 78-66
Cal Poly-SLO* over Cal-Davis by 9
Oregon* over UCLA by 1
First leg of UCLA center Love?s homecoming tour.
OREGON, 74-73
NCAAB
Thursday, January 24
Butler* over Loyola-Chicago by 25
Providence* over Seton Hall by 9
**PREFERRED
Virginia Tech* over Duke by 4
Conventional wisdom says that Coach Weasel K has his team ultra-primed to avenge
a home loss to Virginia Tech last season, when Tech was a more seasoned team.
Conventional wisdom belongs at conventions, and that?s about it. Seth Greenberg?s
Hokies will D up better than anyone else has against Duke so far this season and the
recently common, unfortunate sight of Duke draining bucket after bucket disappears
in a match-up that more often than not has forced Duke to sweat since Greenberg got
to Blacksburg.
VIRGINIA TECH, 73-69
Florida Atlantic* over Denver by 9
Utah State over Louisiana Tech* by 10
Arkansas State* over Florida International by 1
Double-avenging visitor made a rare competitive showing in this gym in most recent
visit two years ago and brings with them a 7-foot leading scorer and 6-6 second-leading
scorer who didnt exist back then.
ARKANSAS STATE, 74-73
Xavier* over Dayton by 17
Wisconsin-GB* over Cleveland State by 6
Wisconsin-Milwaukee* over Youngstown State by 9
With only one day of rest, WMU chose to be aggressive while YSU chose the mail-in
option despite being home on January 7 for a 61-39 loss. Gotta be closer with a five day
break this time.
WISCONSIN-MIL, 70-61
Valparaiso* over Illinois-Chicago by 12
Good thing Valpo has four legitimate three-point shooters hitting better than 40%
because when they?re standing still at the free-throw line, they are clang-jobbers at
65%.
VALPARAISO, 83-71
South Alabama* over UL-Lafayette by 14
USC over Oregon State* by 8
UL-Monroe* over Middle Tennessee by 6
Troy* over Arkansas-LR by 8
Arizona* over Washington State by 1
Arizona State* over Washington by 7
Boise State* over Hawaii by 16
The homers should jack up the pace to create a bad scene for the visitors, who lack a
true point guard who could confidently direct the show at that tempo.
BOISE STATE, 84-68
New Mexico State* over Nevada by 5
Michigan State over Northwestern* by 12
San Jose State over Idaho* by 1
Cal-Santa Barbara* over Pacific by 12
Double-avenging visitors lost by 8 home, 15 away last season shooting 37% and 32%
from the field and the Barbarians are a deeper team now than they were back then.
CAL-SANTA BARBARA, 78-66
Cal Poly-SLO* over Cal-Davis by 9
Oregon* over UCLA by 1
First leg of UCLA center Love?s homecoming tour.
OREGON, 74-73
SPORTS MEMO
NBA
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24
SAN ANTONIO over *MIAMI by 5
Taking part in back-to-back nationally televised games might remove some of the heat of the
moment for the Spurs, but that shouldnt disguise the fact that San Antonio remains on the
opposite end of the NBA spectrum from hapless Miami. Dont expect a blowout victory after
all, home-and-road back-to-backs are tough for any squad and the Heat will have some extra
jump in their sneakers due to being on TNT, but make no mistake itll take more than simple fatigue for Miami to defeat San Antonio.
SAN ANTONIO 94-89
RECOMMENDED
*MILWAUKEE over INDIANA by 13
While the wins remain tough to come by for the Milwaukee Bucks, they arent skidding
as poorly as they were towards the end of December. Coach Larry Krystkowiak has made
a concerted effort to run more plays for Andrew Bogut and he has responded with averages
of 18.5 points, 10.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in the new year numbers more
befitting of a #1 overall pick than the 11.2/8.1/2.6 he had averaged up to this point in his
career. The Pacers are in the midst of a four-game road trip and played last night in
Chicago gimpy Jermaine ONeal will have his hands full with Bogut tonight, if he even
suits up.
MILWAUKEE 114-101
*GOLDEN STATE over NEW JERSEY by 11
Nothing will take the wind out of an Eastern Conference teams sails quite like a prolonged
West Coast road trip. Jason Kidd returns to his hometown, but hes likely in for a rude awakening.
The Nets are playing their fourth game in six days, with two more road contests to go.
The record is going to take a hit before they return to the Meadowlands, but nothing will hurt
as bad as getting embarrassed in front of your boyhood crowd.
GOLDEN STATE 118-107
NBA
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24
SAN ANTONIO over *MIAMI by 5
Taking part in back-to-back nationally televised games might remove some of the heat of the
moment for the Spurs, but that shouldnt disguise the fact that San Antonio remains on the
opposite end of the NBA spectrum from hapless Miami. Dont expect a blowout victory after
all, home-and-road back-to-backs are tough for any squad and the Heat will have some extra
jump in their sneakers due to being on TNT, but make no mistake itll take more than simple fatigue for Miami to defeat San Antonio.
SAN ANTONIO 94-89
RECOMMENDED
*MILWAUKEE over INDIANA by 13
While the wins remain tough to come by for the Milwaukee Bucks, they arent skidding
as poorly as they were towards the end of December. Coach Larry Krystkowiak has made
a concerted effort to run more plays for Andrew Bogut and he has responded with averages
of 18.5 points, 10.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in the new year numbers more
befitting of a #1 overall pick than the 11.2/8.1/2.6 he had averaged up to this point in his
career. The Pacers are in the midst of a four-game road trip and played last night in
Chicago gimpy Jermaine ONeal will have his hands full with Bogut tonight, if he even
suits up.
MILWAUKEE 114-101
*GOLDEN STATE over NEW JERSEY by 11
Nothing will take the wind out of an Eastern Conference teams sails quite like a prolonged
West Coast road trip. Jason Kidd returns to his hometown, but hes likely in for a rude awakening.
The Nets are playing their fourth game in six days, with two more road contests to go.
The record is going to take a hit before they return to the Meadowlands, but nothing will hurt
as bad as getting embarrassed in front of your boyhood crowd.
GOLDEN STATE 118-107
SPORTS MEMO
NCAAB
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24
*BUTLER over LOYOLA CHICAGO by 19
*PROVIDENCE over SETON HALL by 9
DUKE over *VIRGINIA TECH by 7
Appears a mismatch, but Hokies can and will beat you up physically . . . and its not like
Dukies arent tough, but standing toe to toe and slugging it out isnt a perimeter teams
game. Likely to come out closer than it might appear, on the surface. DUKE, 84-77.
*FLORIDA ATLANTIC over DENVER by 13
Loss of leading scorer David Kummer for Denver will be felt sooner, rather than later, especially
on the road.
FLORIDA ATLANTIC, 70-57
UTAH STATE over *LOUISIANA TECH by 12
*ARKANSAS STATE over FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL by 5
*XAVIER over DAYTON by 10
Off two road struggles against lesser lights, Musketeers circling back to top effort against A-
10 Flavor of the Month which might be overrated, just a tad.
XAVIER, 74-64
*WISCONSIN GREEN BAY over CLEVELAND STATE by 6
Wow. Vikings staved off mighty Butler, in a screaming finish . . . then neatly repelled Valpo.
Thats one fine weeks work, in the Horizon. What will they do for an encore? We figger theyll
take a big fat flop in Titletown, and WGB will be a cheap lay, off current form. Gifts always
accepted, here.
WISCONSIN GREEN BAY, 71-65
*WISCONSIN MILWAUKEE over YOUNGSTOWN STATE by 8
*VALPARAISO over ILLINOIS CHICAGO by 11
*SOUTH ALABAMA over UL-LAFAYETTE by 14
USC over *OREGON STATE by 8
Five days have passed since Trojans put up huge effort against hated Bruins, so reluctant to
get involved, but difficult to step in and take advantage with forlorn Beavers, who cant hit
the ocean from the beach.
USC, 81-73
*UL - MONROE over MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE by 1
Why the Sun Belts a jungle, unless you?re local: Chapter 38,345: Previously MIA against
Arkansas Little Rock, Warhawks leading scorer Tony Hooper miraculously materializes
against Florida International and leads the troops to an upset win. An inside-the-insiders
conference, for sure.
UL MONROE, 68-67
ARKANSAS LITTLE ROCK over *TROY by 4
RECOMMENDED
*ARIZONA over WASHINGTON STATE by 8
Pure Talent, vs. Systematic Intensity. Coogs cannot be sneezed at, but when we wrap this 07-08 season up, suspect Wazzu will be remembered for its remarkable early run and
its subsequent inability to go deep in March. Wildcats got off erratically, and had injury
issues (still do!), but flashy PG Jerryd Bayless is back, and so long as Bayless remains
healthy and functioning, Zona clearly has its best days ahead of it. Remember the eternal
homily when much is expected of Arizona, look out . . . but when the Cats are flying
under the radar, foes had best be wary.
ARIZONA, 73-65
*ARIZONA STATE over WASHINGTON by 7
Put the effort at The Farm aside. Young Sun Devils were due to take a breather, and did so,
essentially taking the second half off., as we figured. But full body of work fully confirms the
job Herb Sendeks done with this maturing outfit. Home/road dichotomy doesnt suggest this
will be red-letter day for the Huskies.
ARIZONA STATE, 70-63
*BOISE STATE over HAWAII by 8
Hawaii tries hard, and theyve been surprisingly-decent on road this campaign, though this
is one tough trip, especially for those used to warmer climes.
BOISE STATE, 74-66
*NEW MEXICO STATE over NEVADA by 3
MICHIGAN STATE over *NORTHWESTERN by 14
SAN JOSE STATE over *IDAHO by 3
*CAL SANTA BARBARA over PACIFIC by 7
*CAL POLY SLO over UC DAVIS by 3
Have little use for this phlegmatic outfit as favorites. CAL POLY SLO, only 64-61.
UCLA over *OREGON by 7
NCAAB
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24
*BUTLER over LOYOLA CHICAGO by 19
*PROVIDENCE over SETON HALL by 9
DUKE over *VIRGINIA TECH by 7
Appears a mismatch, but Hokies can and will beat you up physically . . . and its not like
Dukies arent tough, but standing toe to toe and slugging it out isnt a perimeter teams
game. Likely to come out closer than it might appear, on the surface. DUKE, 84-77.
*FLORIDA ATLANTIC over DENVER by 13
Loss of leading scorer David Kummer for Denver will be felt sooner, rather than later, especially
on the road.
FLORIDA ATLANTIC, 70-57
UTAH STATE over *LOUISIANA TECH by 12
*ARKANSAS STATE over FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL by 5
*XAVIER over DAYTON by 10
Off two road struggles against lesser lights, Musketeers circling back to top effort against A-
10 Flavor of the Month which might be overrated, just a tad.
XAVIER, 74-64
*WISCONSIN GREEN BAY over CLEVELAND STATE by 6
Wow. Vikings staved off mighty Butler, in a screaming finish . . . then neatly repelled Valpo.
Thats one fine weeks work, in the Horizon. What will they do for an encore? We figger theyll
take a big fat flop in Titletown, and WGB will be a cheap lay, off current form. Gifts always
accepted, here.
WISCONSIN GREEN BAY, 71-65
*WISCONSIN MILWAUKEE over YOUNGSTOWN STATE by 8
*VALPARAISO over ILLINOIS CHICAGO by 11
*SOUTH ALABAMA over UL-LAFAYETTE by 14
USC over *OREGON STATE by 8
Five days have passed since Trojans put up huge effort against hated Bruins, so reluctant to
get involved, but difficult to step in and take advantage with forlorn Beavers, who cant hit
the ocean from the beach.
USC, 81-73
*UL - MONROE over MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE by 1
Why the Sun Belts a jungle, unless you?re local: Chapter 38,345: Previously MIA against
Arkansas Little Rock, Warhawks leading scorer Tony Hooper miraculously materializes
against Florida International and leads the troops to an upset win. An inside-the-insiders
conference, for sure.
UL MONROE, 68-67
ARKANSAS LITTLE ROCK over *TROY by 4
RECOMMENDED
*ARIZONA over WASHINGTON STATE by 8
Pure Talent, vs. Systematic Intensity. Coogs cannot be sneezed at, but when we wrap this 07-08 season up, suspect Wazzu will be remembered for its remarkable early run and
its subsequent inability to go deep in March. Wildcats got off erratically, and had injury
issues (still do!), but flashy PG Jerryd Bayless is back, and so long as Bayless remains
healthy and functioning, Zona clearly has its best days ahead of it. Remember the eternal
homily when much is expected of Arizona, look out . . . but when the Cats are flying
under the radar, foes had best be wary.
ARIZONA, 73-65
*ARIZONA STATE over WASHINGTON by 7
Put the effort at The Farm aside. Young Sun Devils were due to take a breather, and did so,
essentially taking the second half off., as we figured. But full body of work fully confirms the
job Herb Sendeks done with this maturing outfit. Home/road dichotomy doesnt suggest this
will be red-letter day for the Huskies.
ARIZONA STATE, 70-63
*BOISE STATE over HAWAII by 8
Hawaii tries hard, and theyve been surprisingly-decent on road this campaign, though this
is one tough trip, especially for those used to warmer climes.
BOISE STATE, 74-66
*NEW MEXICO STATE over NEVADA by 3
MICHIGAN STATE over *NORTHWESTERN by 14
SAN JOSE STATE over *IDAHO by 3
*CAL SANTA BARBARA over PACIFIC by 7
*CAL POLY SLO over UC DAVIS by 3
Have little use for this phlegmatic outfit as favorites. CAL POLY SLO, only 64-61.
UCLA over *OREGON by 7
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(Thur) CBB Michigan St Northwestern 10- Northwestern
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Sports Gambling Hotline
Duke at VIRGINIA TECH (+7)
We say take the Hokies plus the points in their big ACC showdown with the Blue Devils.
Duke is rolling strong at 15-1, and they have covered the spread in their last 3 wins, but for the year, Coach K's troups are just 2-5 against the spread on the road. Duke's last road game was a bit misleading, as Florida State had them in their sights, but collapsed down the stretch losing by 13.
Don't expect that to happen tonight with Virginia Tech, as the Gobblers are undefeated at home this year at 7-0, and they are coming back home to play this ACC battle after 2 in a row on the conference highway.
Last January the Hokies were able to go into Cameron Indoor as the 8-point underdog, and leave with an outright win in overtime. While the Dookies would love to exact a little revenge, this is a tough venue for the Blue Devils to get on top of this road impost.
Play on the Hokes plus the points.
3♦ VIRGINIA TECH
Duke at VIRGINIA TECH (+7)
We say take the Hokies plus the points in their big ACC showdown with the Blue Devils.
Duke is rolling strong at 15-1, and they have covered the spread in their last 3 wins, but for the year, Coach K's troups are just 2-5 against the spread on the road. Duke's last road game was a bit misleading, as Florida State had them in their sights, but collapsed down the stretch losing by 13.
Don't expect that to happen tonight with Virginia Tech, as the Gobblers are undefeated at home this year at 7-0, and they are coming back home to play this ACC battle after 2 in a row on the conference highway.
Last January the Hokies were able to go into Cameron Indoor as the 8-point underdog, and leave with an outright win in overtime. While the Dookies would love to exact a little revenge, this is a tough venue for the Blue Devils to get on top of this road impost.
Play on the Hokes plus the points.
3♦ VIRGINIA TECH
ARMVIN SPORTS
CBB
1/24/2008 ARKANSAS STATE -4.5
CBB
1/24/2008 VALPARAISO -9.5
CBB
1/24/2008 MID TENNESSEE STATE 4.5
CBB
1/24/2008 ARKANSAS LITTLE ROCK 2.5
CBB
1/24/2008 WASHINGTON STATE 1.5
NHL
1/24/2008 OTTAWA -130
NHL
1/24/2008 BUFFALO 140
NHL
1/24/2008 BUFFALO at
DALLAS Over 5.5
CBB
1/24/2008 ARKANSAS STATE -4.5
CBB
1/24/2008 VALPARAISO -9.5
CBB
1/24/2008 MID TENNESSEE STATE 4.5
CBB
1/24/2008 ARKANSAS LITTLE ROCK 2.5
CBB
1/24/2008 WASHINGTON STATE 1.5
NHL
1/24/2008 OTTAWA -130
NHL
1/24/2008 BUFFALO 140
NHL
1/24/2008 BUFFALO at
DALLAS Over 5.5