SERVICE PLAYS FOR THUR. 2/28
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WINNING POINTS
Top College 62-41
BEST BETS 30-13 (70%)This Season
***BEST BET
Michigan State over Wisconsin* by 7
The time is about right for the dormant Izzos to become talked about again but we?re
certainly not going to wait until after they do something like this to say it. The
Spartans have an 18.4-to-14.6 Assist-to-Turnover Ratio for the season vs. Wisconsin?s
12.8-to-12.7. Michigan State gets 61% of its points on 2-point shots, the second-highest
frequency in the nation in that department. They are a formidable offensive
rebounding team. They have Wisconsin?s Kohl Center as an ?impossible? place to win
to sweeten the pot for their challenge (and if Purdue could do it, so could MSU). Is
Wisconsin?s interior defense as strong as they think it is? MICHIGAN STATE, 70-63.
Top College 62-41
BEST BETS 30-13 (70%)This Season
***BEST BET
Michigan State over Wisconsin* by 7
The time is about right for the dormant Izzos to become talked about again but we?re
certainly not going to wait until after they do something like this to say it. The
Spartans have an 18.4-to-14.6 Assist-to-Turnover Ratio for the season vs. Wisconsin?s
12.8-to-12.7. Michigan State gets 61% of its points on 2-point shots, the second-highest
frequency in the nation in that department. They are a formidable offensive
rebounding team. They have Wisconsin?s Kohl Center as an ?impossible? place to win
to sweeten the pot for their challenge (and if Purdue could do it, so could MSU). Is
Wisconsin?s interior defense as strong as they think it is? MICHIGAN STATE, 70-63.
POINTWISE
ARIZONA over So California (Thurs) RATING: 1
WRIGHT STATE over Butler (Thurs) RATING: 2
ARIZONA over So California (Thurs) RATING: 1
WRIGHT STATE over Butler (Thurs) RATING: 2
EDGEONODDS (30-13 FEB. HOOPS!)
Thursday Night COMP.
Dallas Mavericks @ San Antonio Spurs
Pick: UNDER 182
Reasoning: The Spurs and Mavericks meet in the battle of Texas as top seeds in the West. The Spurs have dominated the league with outstanding defensive play holding teams to just 90.8 points per contest while the Mavericks have dominated with a balanced attack of offense and defense scoring 99.2 a game (12th) and allowing 95.1 a game (6th).Today we see a total listed at 182 which is slightly lower then normal. However, this line will draw attention to the OVER before the tip at 8pm est. Thursday Night. Combined these two score nearly 190 a game and allow over 186. San Antonio has played three of their last four games OVER the total and will have point guard Tony Parker back at 100% for tonight?s contest. Dallas has played over twice in their last four with a push on 196 against Chicago. Jason Kidd will make his national TV appearance with Dallas tonight on TNT. Thankfully for us the public will jump on the OVER leaving a better line on the UNDER. Dallas has an average total of 196 this year while SA has a average total of 188. Combined the average total for these two should be 192.44, a number nearly 10.5 points above this set total. What does this tell us exactly? It strongly dictates that the odds makers see a low scoring game here. Like the Phoenix Memphis game that had a difference of 9.5 to the OVER and ended up doing so by 29 it is strongly recommended you back the UNDER tonight. Since many people do not look at this stat often or even at all it leaves lines ripe for the taking. A 10 point swing is as juicy as it gets. Four of the past five games between these two have fallen UNDER the total and tonight should be no exception. Take the UNDER and cash in on game one of the Thursday Night DOUBLEHADER!!
Thursday Night COMP.
Dallas Mavericks @ San Antonio Spurs
Pick: UNDER 182
Reasoning: The Spurs and Mavericks meet in the battle of Texas as top seeds in the West. The Spurs have dominated the league with outstanding defensive play holding teams to just 90.8 points per contest while the Mavericks have dominated with a balanced attack of offense and defense scoring 99.2 a game (12th) and allowing 95.1 a game (6th).Today we see a total listed at 182 which is slightly lower then normal. However, this line will draw attention to the OVER before the tip at 8pm est. Thursday Night. Combined these two score nearly 190 a game and allow over 186. San Antonio has played three of their last four games OVER the total and will have point guard Tony Parker back at 100% for tonight?s contest. Dallas has played over twice in their last four with a push on 196 against Chicago. Jason Kidd will make his national TV appearance with Dallas tonight on TNT. Thankfully for us the public will jump on the OVER leaving a better line on the UNDER. Dallas has an average total of 196 this year while SA has a average total of 188. Combined the average total for these two should be 192.44, a number nearly 10.5 points above this set total. What does this tell us exactly? It strongly dictates that the odds makers see a low scoring game here. Like the Phoenix Memphis game that had a difference of 9.5 to the OVER and ended up doing so by 29 it is strongly recommended you back the UNDER tonight. Since many people do not look at this stat often or even at all it leaves lines ripe for the taking. A 10 point swing is as juicy as it gets. Four of the past five games between these two have fallen UNDER the total and tonight should be no exception. Take the UNDER and cash in on game one of the Thursday Night DOUBLEHADER!!
JEFFERSONSPORTS
Hit 7 straight Early Releases in a row. Covered the spread by 35 points last night with the Aggies :Yep:
Documented records since oct 6th
NBA 74-51 (59%)
NCAA hoops 116-80(60%)
NHL 44-30 (60%)
NCAA football 27-11 (71%) (10-4 bowls) (71%)
NBA EARLY RELEASE
SAN ANTONIO-5
Ok, where do I start here. First I really believe the Mavs will be a public favorite tomorrow. Early money is coming in on the Mavs at about 58/42 . I think the line might even drop some. Spurs have covered last 5 of 6 games. I like the fact that the Spurs had 5 points in the 1st quarter last time out vs the Hawks. If anyone knows the Spurs they are infamous for the slow starts and then Pops rips them a new one at half time and then they come out to play. I think they will start off fast here. Another edge I like in this game that will not be recognized very much is the fact that Devin Harris was actually quick enough to hang with Parker. Kidd is going to have a tough time with him. I look for a really good game from Tony as I think he will be able to get to the rim a lot. I also love the addition of Kurt Thomas. He is a very underrated defensive player and a good rebounder. He can also knock down the 15 footer and thats what the Spurs need at that position. Ginobili has been unbelievable the last few games. I look for a focused effort by the Spurs as I think the Mavs still have a little adjusting to do with Kidd. We will see, I think Parker and Ginobili show up big and spurs roll
Spurs-5 (wouldnt be surprised if I could get 4 to 4.5 tomorrow but I will lock it in now)
good luck,
Jefferson
Hit 7 straight Early Releases in a row. Covered the spread by 35 points last night with the Aggies :Yep:
Documented records since oct 6th
NBA 74-51 (59%)
NCAA hoops 116-80(60%)
NHL 44-30 (60%)
NCAA football 27-11 (71%) (10-4 bowls) (71%)
NBA EARLY RELEASE
SAN ANTONIO-5
Ok, where do I start here. First I really believe the Mavs will be a public favorite tomorrow. Early money is coming in on the Mavs at about 58/42 . I think the line might even drop some. Spurs have covered last 5 of 6 games. I like the fact that the Spurs had 5 points in the 1st quarter last time out vs the Hawks. If anyone knows the Spurs they are infamous for the slow starts and then Pops rips them a new one at half time and then they come out to play. I think they will start off fast here. Another edge I like in this game that will not be recognized very much is the fact that Devin Harris was actually quick enough to hang with Parker. Kidd is going to have a tough time with him. I look for a really good game from Tony as I think he will be able to get to the rim a lot. I also love the addition of Kurt Thomas. He is a very underrated defensive player and a good rebounder. He can also knock down the 15 footer and thats what the Spurs need at that position. Ginobili has been unbelievable the last few games. I look for a focused effort by the Spurs as I think the Mavs still have a little adjusting to do with Kidd. We will see, I think Parker and Ginobili show up big and spurs roll
Spurs-5 (wouldnt be surprised if I could get 4 to 4.5 tomorrow but I will lock it in now)
good luck,
Jefferson
VEGAS SPORTS PICS
Notre Dame Fighting Irish + 8 over (at) Louisville Cardinals
No.13 Louisville (22-6, 12-3) vs. No.17 Notre Dame (21-5, 11-3) starting two of the Big East's top seven scorers leads the league averaging 80.7 ppg. Teams have split last two meetings, Irish winning at home 78-62 last season, UL winning at home 89-86 in OT the previous season.
Wisconsin Badgers - 6 over Michigan State Spartans
No.19 Michigan State (22-5, 10-4) has lost its last three road games. No.10 Wisconsin (23-4, 13-2) in Big Ten games leads the league in scoring defense (56.3) and scoring margin (+ 9.0) Last meeting: Badgers beat the Spartans 70-57 in last season's Big Ten tournament.
Washington State Cougars - 3 over (at) California Golden Bears
California (15-10, 6-8) is 1-3 last four games including a 92-70 home loss to (6-9 Pac10) Oregon on 02/09. No.22 Washington State (21-6, 9-6) is 11-2 away from home off winning at Oregon 62-53 on 02/16. The Cougars won at the Bears 73-56 last season.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish + 8 over (at) Louisville Cardinals
No.13 Louisville (22-6, 12-3) vs. No.17 Notre Dame (21-5, 11-3) starting two of the Big East's top seven scorers leads the league averaging 80.7 ppg. Teams have split last two meetings, Irish winning at home 78-62 last season, UL winning at home 89-86 in OT the previous season.
Wisconsin Badgers - 6 over Michigan State Spartans
No.19 Michigan State (22-5, 10-4) has lost its last three road games. No.10 Wisconsin (23-4, 13-2) in Big Ten games leads the league in scoring defense (56.3) and scoring margin (+ 9.0) Last meeting: Badgers beat the Spartans 70-57 in last season's Big Ten tournament.
Washington State Cougars - 3 over (at) California Golden Bears
California (15-10, 6-8) is 1-3 last four games including a 92-70 home loss to (6-9 Pac10) Oregon on 02/09. No.22 Washington State (21-6, 9-6) is 11-2 away from home off winning at Oregon 62-53 on 02/16. The Cougars won at the Bears 73-56 last season.
THE SPORTS REPORTER
BEST BET
*SAN ANTONIO over DALLAS by 12
It?s indisputable that the Mavericks traded for Jason Kidd with the hopes of improving
their immediate attempts to win the NBA title. After all, a 35-year old point guard shooting
37% from the field isn?t going to get much better in the years to come. But will this
move really help Dallas in the short term? What about tonight, when it?s a virtual certainty
that the lightning quick Tony Parker, recently returned from injury, will be running circles
around Kidd ? who has lost more than a step defensively in recent seasons. Parker himself
was quoted as saying ?I'm really happy for that trade. Diop was doing a good job on
us. And Devin Harris, most of the time, he played good against us. So I thought it would
be good for us. No disrespect to Jason Kidd, he's a great point guard, but those guys that
left always gave us trouble.? Dallas fans shouldn?t be surprised if their Mavericks suffer
another early playoff exit this year and live to regret ever parting with Devin Harris.
SAN ANTONIO 102-90
BEST BET
*SAN ANTONIO over DALLAS by 12
It?s indisputable that the Mavericks traded for Jason Kidd with the hopes of improving
their immediate attempts to win the NBA title. After all, a 35-year old point guard shooting
37% from the field isn?t going to get much better in the years to come. But will this
move really help Dallas in the short term? What about tonight, when it?s a virtual certainty
that the lightning quick Tony Parker, recently returned from injury, will be running circles
around Kidd ? who has lost more than a step defensively in recent seasons. Parker himself
was quoted as saying ?I'm really happy for that trade. Diop was doing a good job on
us. And Devin Harris, most of the time, he played good against us. So I thought it would
be good for us. No disrespect to Jason Kidd, he's a great point guard, but those guys that
left always gave us trouble.? Dallas fans shouldn?t be surprised if their Mavericks suffer
another early playoff exit this year and live to regret ever parting with Devin Harris.
SAN ANTONIO 102-90
LT's Lock Of The Day
The LOCK: Louisville -8
The STREAK: 2 wins
The RECORD: 565-465-21
Cappers Access
Thur (CBB) Louisville
Thur (CBB) Arizona
MIGHTY QUINN
Mighty pushed with Virginia Commonwealth (-14) last night.
Today it's Louisville. The surplus is 480 sirignanos.
Gamblers Data
Georgia Southern +2.5
The LOCK: Louisville -8
The STREAK: 2 wins
The RECORD: 565-465-21
Cappers Access
Thur (CBB) Louisville
Thur (CBB) Arizona
MIGHTY QUINN
Mighty pushed with Virginia Commonwealth (-14) last night.
Today it's Louisville. The surplus is 480 sirignanos.
Gamblers Data
Georgia Southern +2.5
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Tony Mathews comps
Matchup: Idaho vs. Hawaii
Selection: Hawaii -10.5 (-110)
Explanation: We will lay the points with Hawaii as they face-off against Idaho in Thursday's College Basketball contest.
Hawaii has a huge advantage on the offensive end. Hawaii (at home) is scoring an average of 71.3 points per game, while Idaho (on the road) is scoring an average of only 55.7 points per game. It's safe to say that Hawaii has a huge advantage on the offensive end.
These teams just met recently on 01/26/08. In that meeting, Hawaii was able to get a SU & ATS win. We see Hawaii being able to once again get a SU & ATS win!
Lay the points!
Hawaii -10.5
John Fina
February 28, 2008
Selection: Utah State -18 (-110)
Reason: Put us down on Utah State -18 for our Free College Basketball Selection on Thursday. Today Louisiana Tech will be on the road as they take on Utah State. We will lay the points with Utah State. Utah State has the much better offense and defense. Utah State (at home) is scoring an average of 76.3 points per game, while Louisiana Tech (on the road) scoring an average of only 55.4 points per game. Utah State (at home) is allowing opponents to score an average of only 63.9 points per game, while Louisiana Tech (on the road) is allowing opponents to score an average of 73.8 points per game. This clearly shows that that Utah State has the much better offense and defense. Utah State is 15-0 when playing at home this season, while Louisiana Tech is 0-11 when playing on the road this season. It's safe to say that Utah State will get a blowout win tonight!
Utah State -18
JIM FEIST
Take "Under"
You think of two things when these Texas titans meets: Defense and a playoff atmosphere. With the second half of the season underway, the Spurs have been tuning up their defense for the postseason, at 13-6 under the total the last 19 games. Dallas is at 6-2-1 under the total the last three weeks. These teams met in December on this court, and the game went under the total in a 97-95 Spurs win, and San Antonio is 17-9 under the total at the Alamodome. Look for another defensive clash, play the Mavs/Spurs under the total!
DAVE COKIN
USC will be out to avenge an 80-69 home loss suffered at the hands of Arizona. They'll have one of their most vital cogs back on the floor as Daniel Hackett is expected to play at least limited minutes. The Trojans get a definite psychological boost with Hackett back in action, and they're clearly a better offensive team with him in the lineup. Arizona is always tough at home, but I see this as a game with a great chance to be decided on the last possession, and I'm opting for USC plus the points
Allen Eastman
Take Maryland +3.5 over Wake Forest.
Defense has been a constant for the Terrapins this season. Maryland leads the ACC and is 16th in the nation in field goal percentage defense, as the Terrapins have limited their opponents to just 39 percent shooting from the field. The Terrapins have held each of their last 40 opponents to under 50 percent shooting from the field. That is the longest active streak in the ACC. Maryland has utilized a balanced offensive attack this season as four Terps average double figures in scoring. Too much balance and defense for Wake Forest to deal with
Brian Marshall
Game: Saint Louis vs. St. Joseph's
Plays On: St. Joseph's -12 (-110)
Game Analyses: We see St. Joseph's getting a blowout win against Saint Louis tonight!
Offense! Offense! Offense! That's right... St. Joseph's has a superior offense when compared to the Saint Louis offense. St. Joseph's (at home) is scoring an average of 76.3 points per game, while Saint Louis (on the road) is scoring an average of only 53.5 points per game. As you can see, St. Joseph's will be able to score many points, while Saint Louis will struggle to score.
Saint Louis is a very poor road team. This is shown by Saint Louis being 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games.
St. Joseph's -12
Matchup: Idaho vs. Hawaii
Selection: Hawaii -10.5 (-110)
Explanation: We will lay the points with Hawaii as they face-off against Idaho in Thursday's College Basketball contest.
Hawaii has a huge advantage on the offensive end. Hawaii (at home) is scoring an average of 71.3 points per game, while Idaho (on the road) is scoring an average of only 55.7 points per game. It's safe to say that Hawaii has a huge advantage on the offensive end.
These teams just met recently on 01/26/08. In that meeting, Hawaii was able to get a SU & ATS win. We see Hawaii being able to once again get a SU & ATS win!
Lay the points!
Hawaii -10.5
John Fina
February 28, 2008
Selection: Utah State -18 (-110)
Reason: Put us down on Utah State -18 for our Free College Basketball Selection on Thursday. Today Louisiana Tech will be on the road as they take on Utah State. We will lay the points with Utah State. Utah State has the much better offense and defense. Utah State (at home) is scoring an average of 76.3 points per game, while Louisiana Tech (on the road) scoring an average of only 55.4 points per game. Utah State (at home) is allowing opponents to score an average of only 63.9 points per game, while Louisiana Tech (on the road) is allowing opponents to score an average of 73.8 points per game. This clearly shows that that Utah State has the much better offense and defense. Utah State is 15-0 when playing at home this season, while Louisiana Tech is 0-11 when playing on the road this season. It's safe to say that Utah State will get a blowout win tonight!
Utah State -18
JIM FEIST
Take "Under"
You think of two things when these Texas titans meets: Defense and a playoff atmosphere. With the second half of the season underway, the Spurs have been tuning up their defense for the postseason, at 13-6 under the total the last 19 games. Dallas is at 6-2-1 under the total the last three weeks. These teams met in December on this court, and the game went under the total in a 97-95 Spurs win, and San Antonio is 17-9 under the total at the Alamodome. Look for another defensive clash, play the Mavs/Spurs under the total!
DAVE COKIN
USC will be out to avenge an 80-69 home loss suffered at the hands of Arizona. They'll have one of their most vital cogs back on the floor as Daniel Hackett is expected to play at least limited minutes. The Trojans get a definite psychological boost with Hackett back in action, and they're clearly a better offensive team with him in the lineup. Arizona is always tough at home, but I see this as a game with a great chance to be decided on the last possession, and I'm opting for USC plus the points
Allen Eastman
Take Maryland +3.5 over Wake Forest.
Defense has been a constant for the Terrapins this season. Maryland leads the ACC and is 16th in the nation in field goal percentage defense, as the Terrapins have limited their opponents to just 39 percent shooting from the field. The Terrapins have held each of their last 40 opponents to under 50 percent shooting from the field. That is the longest active streak in the ACC. Maryland has utilized a balanced offensive attack this season as four Terps average double figures in scoring. Too much balance and defense for Wake Forest to deal with
Brian Marshall
Game: Saint Louis vs. St. Joseph's
Plays On: St. Joseph's -12 (-110)
Game Analyses: We see St. Joseph's getting a blowout win against Saint Louis tonight!
Offense! Offense! Offense! That's right... St. Joseph's has a superior offense when compared to the Saint Louis offense. St. Joseph's (at home) is scoring an average of 76.3 points per game, while Saint Louis (on the road) is scoring an average of only 53.5 points per game. As you can see, St. Joseph's will be able to score many points, while Saint Louis will struggle to score.
Saint Louis is a very poor road team. This is shown by Saint Louis being 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games.
St. Joseph's -12
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Great Lakes Comps
Wright State at Butler
Play on: Butler Bulldogs
The Bulldogs are 73 ATS after a non conference game this year, and are 26-13 ATS after a non conference game the last three years while Wright State is only 2-4 ATS in Femruary this year, and 5-9 ATS vs conference opponents this year. We look for the Butler Bulldogs to roll over Wright State for the home ATS Win & cover tonight.
Scott Rickenbach
Miami Heat @ Los Angeles Lakers
PICK: Miami Heat
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Marc Lawrence
Game: Washington at Stanford
Play On: Washington Huskies
Note: Huskies invade the Farm at Stanford looking to atone for a 65-51 home loss suffered earlier this year in Pullman against the Cardinal. The setup in this game is ideal with Washington off an upset loss and Stanford of a double-digt win over arch-rival California. Noting the Cardinal is 0-4 ATS at home against teams off a loss this season, and with the Huskies sitting 'on the bubble' at 14-13 on the year, look for the Huskies to improve to 11-4 ATS as a dog at Maples Pavilion here tonight.
Jimmy The Moose
Game: Pittsburgh Penguins at Boston Bruins
Prediction: Boston Bruins
Reason: Both team's are playing some good hockey right now. The Penhuins are battling for top spot in the Eastern Conference while the Bruins are looking to climb in the playoff standings. Boston hsa won their last 4 overall as well as their last 4 vs. Conference opponents. In their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning record they are 5-2. Pittsburgh struggles when facing the Bruins. The Penguins are 5-13 in their last 18 trips to Boston and 8-20-1 in the last 29 meetings overall between the clubs. Play on the Bruins
James Patrick Sports
Bucks vs. Nets
The Bucks have been cruising Over the Total of late as they have cashed in at a 7-1 ATS clip. Our complimentary selection in Thursday action from the Izod Center is on Milwaukee ? New Jersey OVER the TOTAL in NBA action
Greg Daraban
Tennessee Chat (17-11) at NC Greesboro (16-11)
Mocking Birds roll into Greensboro with a 12-6 league record.Stephen McDowell 15.1, and Nicchaeus Doaks led the way for the Mocs. Greensboro having a nice season and they do have a win over ACC power Georgia Tech back in November.
Tony Karpinski
Wright State vs. Butler
Play: Wright State
Wright State has quietly moved into second place in the Horizon Conference with a 12-4 record in league play. The Raiders have won ten straight conference games. Their success has been because of their tough defense, allowing conference opponents on average to 40% shooting from the field and 50 points per game. They are a physical and grinding team. This tough style of play enabled them to defeat Butler at home earlier in the season as a 7 ? point underdog. Butler is an outstanding team with several wins against opponents in the RPI Top 50. However, they do struggle scoring at times. The Bulldogs are a good team because they do not make mistakes, have good fundamentals, and they play great defense. However, they do not light up the scoreboard and blowout opponents. These two teams are very similar in their style of play, and they are familiar with each other. I don?t expect Wright State to be intimidated in this game, as they will be determined to win this game outright. I expect a low scoring and tightly contested game with Butler pulling out the win at the end of the game. Look for this double digit underdog to keep the game close.
Wright State at Butler
Play on: Butler Bulldogs
The Bulldogs are 73 ATS after a non conference game this year, and are 26-13 ATS after a non conference game the last three years while Wright State is only 2-4 ATS in Femruary this year, and 5-9 ATS vs conference opponents this year. We look for the Butler Bulldogs to roll over Wright State for the home ATS Win & cover tonight.
Scott Rickenbach
Miami Heat @ Los Angeles Lakers
PICK: Miami Heat
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Marc Lawrence
Game: Washington at Stanford
Play On: Washington Huskies
Note: Huskies invade the Farm at Stanford looking to atone for a 65-51 home loss suffered earlier this year in Pullman against the Cardinal. The setup in this game is ideal with Washington off an upset loss and Stanford of a double-digt win over arch-rival California. Noting the Cardinal is 0-4 ATS at home against teams off a loss this season, and with the Huskies sitting 'on the bubble' at 14-13 on the year, look for the Huskies to improve to 11-4 ATS as a dog at Maples Pavilion here tonight.
Jimmy The Moose
Game: Pittsburgh Penguins at Boston Bruins
Prediction: Boston Bruins
Reason: Both team's are playing some good hockey right now. The Penhuins are battling for top spot in the Eastern Conference while the Bruins are looking to climb in the playoff standings. Boston hsa won their last 4 overall as well as their last 4 vs. Conference opponents. In their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning record they are 5-2. Pittsburgh struggles when facing the Bruins. The Penguins are 5-13 in their last 18 trips to Boston and 8-20-1 in the last 29 meetings overall between the clubs. Play on the Bruins
James Patrick Sports
Bucks vs. Nets
The Bucks have been cruising Over the Total of late as they have cashed in at a 7-1 ATS clip. Our complimentary selection in Thursday action from the Izod Center is on Milwaukee ? New Jersey OVER the TOTAL in NBA action
Greg Daraban
Tennessee Chat (17-11) at NC Greesboro (16-11)
Mocking Birds roll into Greensboro with a 12-6 league record.Stephen McDowell 15.1, and Nicchaeus Doaks led the way for the Mocs. Greensboro having a nice season and they do have a win over ACC power Georgia Tech back in November.
Tony Karpinski
Wright State vs. Butler
Play: Wright State
Wright State has quietly moved into second place in the Horizon Conference with a 12-4 record in league play. The Raiders have won ten straight conference games. Their success has been because of their tough defense, allowing conference opponents on average to 40% shooting from the field and 50 points per game. They are a physical and grinding team. This tough style of play enabled them to defeat Butler at home earlier in the season as a 7 ? point underdog. Butler is an outstanding team with several wins against opponents in the RPI Top 50. However, they do struggle scoring at times. The Bulldogs are a good team because they do not make mistakes, have good fundamentals, and they play great defense. However, they do not light up the scoreboard and blowout opponents. These two teams are very similar in their style of play, and they are familiar with each other. I don?t expect Wright State to be intimidated in this game, as they will be determined to win this game outright. I expect a low scoring and tightly contested game with Butler pulling out the win at the end of the game. Look for this double digit underdog to keep the game close.
Comps
HUDDLE UP SPORTS
New Jersey -3
DARK HORSE SPORTS
NCAA - Valparaiso -13 over Detroit
TOTALS 4U
ARIZONA WILDCATS - 5
TV HOTLINE COMP
MICHIGAN ST. +6-
3 1 SPORTS
NEW MEXICO STATE + 3 1/2
RAZOR SHARP SPORTS
ARIZONA -5 Over USC
VEGAS STEAMLINE
Take Utah St -18 Over La Tech
MIKE WYNN
Long Beach St +13? Over UC-Irvine
COMPUTER SPORTS
WASHINGTON HUSKIES+11 1/2
HUDDLE UP SPORTS
New Jersey -3
DARK HORSE SPORTS
NCAA - Valparaiso -13 over Detroit
TOTALS 4U
ARIZONA WILDCATS - 5
TV HOTLINE COMP
MICHIGAN ST. +6-
3 1 SPORTS
NEW MEXICO STATE + 3 1/2
RAZOR SHARP SPORTS
ARIZONA -5 Over USC
VEGAS STEAMLINE
Take Utah St -18 Over La Tech
MIKE WYNN
Long Beach St +13? Over UC-Irvine
COMPUTER SPORTS
WASHINGTON HUSKIES+11 1/2
Comps
Notre Dame at LOUISVILLE (-8') Chris Jordan
Louisville, out of the Big East, is our play tonight. Rick Pitino's bunch has been playing solid of late, and I like this value tonight, as the Cardinals will win by double digits.
2♦ LOUISVILLE
Michigan State+5 at WISCONSINKarl Garrett
The G-Man's comp play run coming into Thursday is 30-20 the last 50 selections.
Tonight I have to give the Spartans a play, as Michigan State recently had Magic Johnson come into the locker room to give the team a talking to. Thus far the Spartans have responded with a pair of home court wins, but tonight's road game will be the barometer if the talk worked, as State has come up short their last 3 on the conference road.
Wisconsin is a staunch squad, but if you are going to cover against them, you better do it in Madison, as the Badgers are 8-3 against the spread on the road this year, but just 4-9 against the spread at home!
This is a double-revenge spot for the Spartans, and while the outright may be just out of reach, I look for the cover to be attainable, as Michigan State has been able to go 4-2 against the spread the last 6 series meetings.
G-Man is grabbing the points, and looking for this one to come down to the wire.
4♦ MICHIGAN STATE
Miami at LAKERS (-14)SportsGamblingHotline
Our free play run stands at 108-90-4!
Miami was able to snap another one of their prolonged losing skids with a rather convincing thumping of Sacramento on Tuesday night, but that was just a flash in the pan, as the disappointing Heat figure to be right back on the short side this Thursday night when they play the Lakers at the Staples Center.
Los Angeles is riding a 9-game winning streak, and have covered in 8 of those 9 wins. Their only miss coming on Tuesday when they failed as the 15 1/2-point favorite against Portland in their 13-point win.
Expect the Lakers to toy with this Miami team. The Lakes did win the first meeting of the year just prior to the All-Star break, winning by 10 at Miami as the 7 1/2-point road chalk. That makes 2 in a row, and 3 of the last 4 in LA's favor, and puts the Lakers on a 7-3 spread run the last 10 meetings.
Things are going to well in the City of Angels right now, and this one will result in a blowout win.
Play on LA.
3♦ LAKERS
Miami (+14') at L.A. LAKERS Bobby Maxwell
Now sitting at 10-3 with our last 13 FREE plays and we've got big complimentary winner coming at you today in the NBA matchup between the Heat and the L.A. Lakers.
The reason we're backing the Heat in this one is they have figured out how to put points on the board. Sure they are still having trouble stopping anybody, but at least they are getting to the 100-point mark lately.
Since getting Shawn Marion from Phoenix in the Shaq trade, the Heat have hit the century mark three times in six games and come into this one off a 107-86 win over the Kings as 1 1/2-point underdogs. Prior to Marion's arrival the Heat hadn't hit 100 points in 19 straight games.
This tells us that Miami is getting up and down the court much better now and getting some of those easy buckets they weren't getting before.
And I do know the Lakers are on a roll having won nine straight but look at their last game at home, laying 15 1/2-point to the Blazers and failing to cover the big number.
Miami has covered two of the last three times they've seen the Lakers, including last year in the Staples Center when they fell 124-118 in OT as a 6 1/2-point underdog. So tonight let's grab all these points and watch as the Heat come in and cash us a ticket.
3♦ MIAMI
Notre Dame at LOUISVILLE (-8') Chris Jordan
Louisville, out of the Big East, is our play tonight. Rick Pitino's bunch has been playing solid of late, and I like this value tonight, as the Cardinals will win by double digits.
2♦ LOUISVILLE
Michigan State+5 at WISCONSINKarl Garrett
The G-Man's comp play run coming into Thursday is 30-20 the last 50 selections.
Tonight I have to give the Spartans a play, as Michigan State recently had Magic Johnson come into the locker room to give the team a talking to. Thus far the Spartans have responded with a pair of home court wins, but tonight's road game will be the barometer if the talk worked, as State has come up short their last 3 on the conference road.
Wisconsin is a staunch squad, but if you are going to cover against them, you better do it in Madison, as the Badgers are 8-3 against the spread on the road this year, but just 4-9 against the spread at home!
This is a double-revenge spot for the Spartans, and while the outright may be just out of reach, I look for the cover to be attainable, as Michigan State has been able to go 4-2 against the spread the last 6 series meetings.
G-Man is grabbing the points, and looking for this one to come down to the wire.
4♦ MICHIGAN STATE
Miami at LAKERS (-14)SportsGamblingHotline
Our free play run stands at 108-90-4!
Miami was able to snap another one of their prolonged losing skids with a rather convincing thumping of Sacramento on Tuesday night, but that was just a flash in the pan, as the disappointing Heat figure to be right back on the short side this Thursday night when they play the Lakers at the Staples Center.
Los Angeles is riding a 9-game winning streak, and have covered in 8 of those 9 wins. Their only miss coming on Tuesday when they failed as the 15 1/2-point favorite against Portland in their 13-point win.
Expect the Lakers to toy with this Miami team. The Lakes did win the first meeting of the year just prior to the All-Star break, winning by 10 at Miami as the 7 1/2-point road chalk. That makes 2 in a row, and 3 of the last 4 in LA's favor, and puts the Lakers on a 7-3 spread run the last 10 meetings.
Things are going to well in the City of Angels right now, and this one will result in a blowout win.
Play on LA.
3♦ LAKERS
Miami (+14') at L.A. LAKERS Bobby Maxwell
Now sitting at 10-3 with our last 13 FREE plays and we've got big complimentary winner coming at you today in the NBA matchup between the Heat and the L.A. Lakers.
The reason we're backing the Heat in this one is they have figured out how to put points on the board. Sure they are still having trouble stopping anybody, but at least they are getting to the 100-point mark lately.
Since getting Shawn Marion from Phoenix in the Shaq trade, the Heat have hit the century mark three times in six games and come into this one off a 107-86 win over the Kings as 1 1/2-point underdogs. Prior to Marion's arrival the Heat hadn't hit 100 points in 19 straight games.
This tells us that Miami is getting up and down the court much better now and getting some of those easy buckets they weren't getting before.
And I do know the Lakers are on a roll having won nine straight but look at their last game at home, laying 15 1/2-point to the Blazers and failing to cover the big number.
Miami has covered two of the last three times they've seen the Lakers, including last year in the Staples Center when they fell 124-118 in OT as a 6 1/2-point underdog. So tonight let's grab all these points and watch as the Heat come in and cash us a ticket.
3♦ MIAMI
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(Risking $110 to win $100)
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Miami at LAKERS (-14)
Miami was able to snap another one of their prolonged losing skids with a rather convincing thumping of Sacramento on Tuesday night, but that was just a flash in the pan, as the disappointing Heat figure to be right back on the short side this Thursday night when they play the Lakers at the Staples Center.
Los Angeles is riding a 9-game winning streak, and have covered in 8 of those 9 wins. Their only miss coming on Tuesday when they failed as the 15 1/2-point favorite against Portland in their 13-point win.
Expect the Lakers to toy with this Miami team. The Lakes did win the first meeting of the year just prior to the All-Star break, winning by 10 at Miami as the 7 1/2-point road chalk. That makes 2 in a row, and 3 of the last 4 in LA's favor, and puts the Lakers on a 7-3 spread run the last 10 meetings.
Things are going to well in the City of Angels right now, and this one will result in a blowout win.
Play on LA.
Miami at LAKERS (-14)
Miami was able to snap another one of their prolonged losing skids with a rather convincing thumping of Sacramento on Tuesday night, but that was just a flash in the pan, as the disappointing Heat figure to be right back on the short side this Thursday night when they play the Lakers at the Staples Center.
Los Angeles is riding a 9-game winning streak, and have covered in 8 of those 9 wins. Their only miss coming on Tuesday when they failed as the 15 1/2-point favorite against Portland in their 13-point win.
Expect the Lakers to toy with this Miami team. The Lakes did win the first meeting of the year just prior to the All-Star break, winning by 10 at Miami as the 7 1/2-point road chalk. That makes 2 in a row, and 3 of the last 4 in LA's favor, and puts the Lakers on a 7-3 spread run the last 10 meetings.
Things are going to well in the City of Angels right now, and this one will result in a blowout win.
Play on LA.
WUNDERDOG
COMP MLB PICK
Game: Florida at Baltimore (1:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: Baltimore -113 (moneyline)
The Marlins will make the 90-minute trip south to meet up with the Orioles. The Marlins played at home yesterday and as is typical, the veterans will not make the trip. They used four pitchers yesterday that were with the team last season, which means the breakdown after Sergio Mitre completes his two innings will be comprised of mostly pitchers that weren't even in the Majors last season. We also note that the starters were responsible for all six hits the Marlins got yesterday as they did not get a single hit in the last three innings. That means this travel squad is mostly made up from the remainder that did not even get a hit yesterday. Since this is Baltimore's first game, their projected opening day pitcher Adam Loewen will get the first two innings and Dave Trembley has said the position players will play five innings and try to get them two at-bats. We have to give the nod to the O's here at basically even odds, playing with starters for half the game, a better starter for the first two innings and more frontline bullpen pitchers to follow since the Marlins played yesterday and used some that won't pitch today.
COMP MLB PICK
Game: Florida at Baltimore (1:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: Baltimore -113 (moneyline)
The Marlins will make the 90-minute trip south to meet up with the Orioles. The Marlins played at home yesterday and as is typical, the veterans will not make the trip. They used four pitchers yesterday that were with the team last season, which means the breakdown after Sergio Mitre completes his two innings will be comprised of mostly pitchers that weren't even in the Majors last season. We also note that the starters were responsible for all six hits the Marlins got yesterday as they did not get a single hit in the last three innings. That means this travel squad is mostly made up from the remainder that did not even get a hit yesterday. Since this is Baltimore's first game, their projected opening day pitcher Adam Loewen will get the first two innings and Dave Trembley has said the position players will play five innings and try to get them two at-bats. We have to give the nod to the O's here at basically even odds, playing with starters for half the game, a better starter for the first two innings and more frontline bullpen pitchers to follow since the Marlins played yesterday and used some that won't pitch today.
