SERVICE PLAYS FOR TUES. 2/5
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looking for Drew Gordon...he has a 300,000 Big 12 oddsmakers error going tonight in the Texas A&M- Iowa St game. Thanks guys and good luck to all!:SIB
Comps
BIG AL
Purdue Boilermakers -10.5 over Penn State Nittany Lions
Los Angeles Lakers at New Jersey Nets
Tuesday, February 5th, 7:35 PM ET
At 7:35 pm, our member selection is on the New Jersey Nets plus the points over the Lakers, as the Lakers are 16-35 ATS off back to back wins and covers in the Regular Season since 2004, including 5-17 ATS vs. a foe off a SU loss, and 0-6 ATS if favored on the road vs. a foe off a SU loss.
Play on: New Jersey
Alex Smart
Georgetown -19.0
Tue Feb 5 '08 7:30p
Georgetown after some inconsistent efforts this season, have really turned up the heat, winning 5 straight, as they press forward in attempt at a Big East championship and a return to the big dance. South Florida their visiting opponents after showing some early season promise, have been playing at a sub par level of late, by losing 8 straight SU, and will in my opinion , be cannon fodder for a Hoyas team that is currently hitting on all cylinders. Final notes & Key Trends: South Florida is has failed to cover 12 of their L/14 as a road underdog to a pickem. Play on Georgetown
James Patrick Sports
Drake vs. Illinois State 8:00 p.m. est.
The Bulldogs travel to Illinois State in Missouri Valley Conference action on Tuesday and our selection is on #524 Illinois State to end the run of Drake and bring them back to the rest of the pack in the conference race.
Tom Stryker
Penn State vs. Purdue (NCAAB) - Feb 5, 2008 9:00 PM EST
Play: Purdue
With a pair of conference wars against Wisconsin and Michigan State on deck, Purdue can't afford to overlook Penn State on Tuesday night.
The Nittany Lions enter Mackey Arena off their home upset win over the Spartans on Saturday and they'll be primed for revenge. Back on January 23rd, the Boilermakers strolled over to Happy Valley and smashed PSU 64-42. Respect is certainly given to State's payback motivation. Unfortunately, the technical power rests with the home team and I'm backing Matt Painter's troops in this contest.
If you plan on fading Purdue in West Lafayette, you better have a darn good reason. The Boilers have quietly cruised to a 27-2 SU mark in its last 29 home games. Also, off a SU and ATS win and matched up against a sub .550 opponent, PU is a sensational 30-14-1 ATS including 17-2-1 ATS in this role running with three days of rest or less!
On the visitor's side of the court, Penn State has struggled when running with same season single revenge notching a soft 12-24-1 ATS record. In addition, as a Big 10 guest battling a winning team, the Nittany Lions are a stiff 31-52 ATS including 18-36 ATS in this set provided PSU carries a won/loss percentage less than .655.
The young Boilermakers are playing great basketball right now - 10-1 SU and 7-4 ATS in their last 11 games - and they're starting to get a look in the polls. Take Purdue. Thank you and best of luck Tom Stryker.
Vernon Croy
Vancouver Canucks vs. Dallas Stars (NHL) - Feb 5, 2008 8:35 PM EST
Play: Dallas Stars
1 Unit, Take Dallas -131, The Canucks have struggled lately as they are just 1-7 in their last 8 games so we are getting great value with Dallas at home tonight. The Stars are red hot having won 3 straight games heading into tonight?s match-up and they are 9-1 this season when playing with 2 days rest. The Stars penalty kill has been very solid at home this season with opponents converting just 10.6% of their opportunities with the extra man and the Stars powerplay has been solid at home converting at 21.2% at home this season. The Stars are 20-13 in their last 33 games after playing 3 consecutive road games and Dallas is 5-2 in their last 7 games at home against the Canucks. Grab the value here tonight with the Stars
Daniel Perkins
Sport: NBA Basketball
Game: Washington Wizards @ Philadelphia 76ers - Tuesday February 5, 2008 7:00 pm
Pick: 3 units (Free Play) TOTAL: Under 190.5 (-110)
Danny Perkins Pace Projection February 5th: 16-9 Totals Run 14-10-2 ATS Run 30-19-2 Overall Washington @ Philadelphia Philadelphia +1 O/U 190.5 Perkins Point Projections take historical data and create a point per minute interval that is able to project each teams pace of play and create a total game score. Game #1 93 98 Game #2 92 72 Game #3 109 99 Game #4 95 96 Game #5 85 92 Total 474 457 PPM 1.975 1.904167 Projection 94.8 91.4 Washington 95 Philadelphia 91 Washington ML and Under 190.5 Lock in the UNDER for 3* and the Wizards for 2*. May the winners be yours, Daniel Perkins.
BIG AL
Purdue Boilermakers -10.5 over Penn State Nittany Lions
Los Angeles Lakers at New Jersey Nets
Tuesday, February 5th, 7:35 PM ET
At 7:35 pm, our member selection is on the New Jersey Nets plus the points over the Lakers, as the Lakers are 16-35 ATS off back to back wins and covers in the Regular Season since 2004, including 5-17 ATS vs. a foe off a SU loss, and 0-6 ATS if favored on the road vs. a foe off a SU loss.
Play on: New Jersey
Alex Smart
Georgetown -19.0
Tue Feb 5 '08 7:30p
Georgetown after some inconsistent efforts this season, have really turned up the heat, winning 5 straight, as they press forward in attempt at a Big East championship and a return to the big dance. South Florida their visiting opponents after showing some early season promise, have been playing at a sub par level of late, by losing 8 straight SU, and will in my opinion , be cannon fodder for a Hoyas team that is currently hitting on all cylinders. Final notes & Key Trends: South Florida is has failed to cover 12 of their L/14 as a road underdog to a pickem. Play on Georgetown
James Patrick Sports
Drake vs. Illinois State 8:00 p.m. est.
The Bulldogs travel to Illinois State in Missouri Valley Conference action on Tuesday and our selection is on #524 Illinois State to end the run of Drake and bring them back to the rest of the pack in the conference race.
Tom Stryker
Penn State vs. Purdue (NCAAB) - Feb 5, 2008 9:00 PM EST
Play: Purdue
With a pair of conference wars against Wisconsin and Michigan State on deck, Purdue can't afford to overlook Penn State on Tuesday night.
The Nittany Lions enter Mackey Arena off their home upset win over the Spartans on Saturday and they'll be primed for revenge. Back on January 23rd, the Boilermakers strolled over to Happy Valley and smashed PSU 64-42. Respect is certainly given to State's payback motivation. Unfortunately, the technical power rests with the home team and I'm backing Matt Painter's troops in this contest.
If you plan on fading Purdue in West Lafayette, you better have a darn good reason. The Boilers have quietly cruised to a 27-2 SU mark in its last 29 home games. Also, off a SU and ATS win and matched up against a sub .550 opponent, PU is a sensational 30-14-1 ATS including 17-2-1 ATS in this role running with three days of rest or less!
On the visitor's side of the court, Penn State has struggled when running with same season single revenge notching a soft 12-24-1 ATS record. In addition, as a Big 10 guest battling a winning team, the Nittany Lions are a stiff 31-52 ATS including 18-36 ATS in this set provided PSU carries a won/loss percentage less than .655.
The young Boilermakers are playing great basketball right now - 10-1 SU and 7-4 ATS in their last 11 games - and they're starting to get a look in the polls. Take Purdue. Thank you and best of luck Tom Stryker.
Vernon Croy
Vancouver Canucks vs. Dallas Stars (NHL) - Feb 5, 2008 8:35 PM EST
Play: Dallas Stars
1 Unit, Take Dallas -131, The Canucks have struggled lately as they are just 1-7 in their last 8 games so we are getting great value with Dallas at home tonight. The Stars are red hot having won 3 straight games heading into tonight?s match-up and they are 9-1 this season when playing with 2 days rest. The Stars penalty kill has been very solid at home this season with opponents converting just 10.6% of their opportunities with the extra man and the Stars powerplay has been solid at home converting at 21.2% at home this season. The Stars are 20-13 in their last 33 games after playing 3 consecutive road games and Dallas is 5-2 in their last 7 games at home against the Canucks. Grab the value here tonight with the Stars
Daniel Perkins
Sport: NBA Basketball
Game: Washington Wizards @ Philadelphia 76ers - Tuesday February 5, 2008 7:00 pm
Pick: 3 units (Free Play) TOTAL: Under 190.5 (-110)
Danny Perkins Pace Projection February 5th: 16-9 Totals Run 14-10-2 ATS Run 30-19-2 Overall Washington @ Philadelphia Philadelphia +1 O/U 190.5 Perkins Point Projections take historical data and create a point per minute interval that is able to project each teams pace of play and create a total game score. Game #1 93 98 Game #2 92 72 Game #3 109 99 Game #4 95 96 Game #5 85 92 Total 474 457 PPM 1.975 1.904167 Projection 94.8 91.4 Washington 95 Philadelphia 91 Washington ML and Under 190.5 Lock in the UNDER for 3* and the Wizards for 2*. May the winners be yours, Daniel Perkins.
Comps
Boston at CLEVELAND (-3) By Chuck Franklin, Featured Handicapper
My NBA Free Pick runs are now 9-3 the last 12 and 19-7 the last 26. Huge Profits from the Inside Edge on the Odds!
I've been winning with the Celtics all season long, and I've been recently riding LeBron James and the Cavaliers to the bank. Tonight I will take the home team in this great Eastern Conference match-up.
Boston will be without Kevin Garnett for the fourth straight game. They have won two of three without the superstar, but with a five-day layoff since their last game I expect the Celtics to be a little slow out of the gate. They are 3-9 ATS the last 12 games playing with three or more days of rest. Boston already lost at Cleveland this season and they have lost five in a row at Quicken Loans Arena.
The Cavs have won eight of their last nine games with LeBron James in the line-up. He leads the league with an average of over 30 points per game and will take care of business tonight protecting the home court. They are 7-3 ATS the last 10 home games when favored by less than five points and they have covered the number 21 of the last 29 games when facing an opponent with a better than .600 record.
3♦ CLEVELAND
Washington (-2) at PHIL Sports Gambling Hotline, Featured Handicapper
Our comp play run stands at 100-75-4!
With Caron Butler coming back to the lineup, we think the chances are strong the Washington Wizards will snap their current 3-game losing streak with the win and cover at Philadelphia tonight.
The 76ers played last night in Atlanta, and blew a huge 20-point lead, falling by 5 to the Hawks. That is the type of loss that will have a hangover effect on a team, and we expect it to come into play tonight for the Sixers.
Philadelphia has now dropped their last pair of games, and 5 of their last 7, and being at home hasn't really helped much as Philly sports just a 9-12-2 spread mark on their home hardwood this season.
Washington has covered 10 of their last 12 games against the Atlantic Division, and the favorite in this series is on a 7-2 spread run.
Play on the Wizards.
2♦ WASHINGTON
San Antonio (-5) at INDIANA By Karl Garrett, Featured Handicapper
G-Man on a 20-7 comp play run coming into the Tuesday basketball card, and tonight looks like a good night for the slumping Spurs to get an easy road win and cover.
San Antonio is minus Tony Parker for a spell, but they have not played since upending Phoenix last Thursday. I expect the extra rest will rejuvenate this San Antonio team, and I look for them to beat up on a Pacers team that is riding a 6-game losing streak into tonight's action.
Indy is just 2-4 against the spread during their current 6-game slide, and without Mr. O'Neal in the lineup, the G-Man just doesn't see the Pacers getting off the schneid this evening.
This is game four of the Spurs 9-game road trip, and this is one of the games that they have circled as a "no doubt" win. Look for San Antonio to make good and win this one comfortably.
Take San Antone.
3♦ SAN ANTONIO
San Antonio at INDIANA (+5) By Joel Tyson, Featured Handicapper
After dropping three in a row the Spurs hope to build off their win last time out over the Suns, when they visit the Indiana Pacers tonight.
One thing I feel confident about is this game will go over the posted total. Over the last ten games these two have engaged in they have sent the total over the posted number nine times. Tonight should be no different.
Despite the fact that the Spurs have only managed to put up 85.6 ppg over their last five, I feel the 107.8 ppg that Indiana is currently allowing over their last five will give the Spurs the opportunity needed to put a fair amount on the board. Also the Spurs on the year have managed to increase their scoring to 93.4 ppg when on the road, while the Pacers are allowing 104.6 ppg to be scored against them on their home floor for the year. The Pacers though despite their high number on the defensive end of their home floor, average putting up 103.9 on the offensive end.
Numbers like this and a relatively low total set tonight tilts my opinion to the over as the play.
2♦ OVER
Virginia Tech at N.C. STATE (-2') Drew Gordon Featured Handicapper
289-259-5 over my L553 Free Play releases!
Sitting at 1-6-1 ATS at home, N.C. State is a risky wager in Raleigh this season, but not in tonight's match up. This time around oddsmakers are clearly underestimating the Wolfpack for several reasons and here they are:
First, if your going to beat the Hokies, you better be able to match up with their smallish, but athletic frontcourt. Their top-3 scorers are forwards, led by A.D. Vassallo and his 16 ppg. Luckily for the Wolfpack, the Hokies are playing to their strengths, as F J.J. Hickson is a load down-low, while forwards Grant and Costner are both solid swingman, who match up well with the Hokies frontline.
Second, a major edge for the Wolfpack is their outstanding defense at home, allowing 59 ppg on 37% shooting (30% from 3-point) this season. While its true N.C. State has grabbed little cash at home, SU wins over Davidson, Cincinnati, Miami-Florida, and Wake Forest are noteworthy nonetheless. Their defense was rock-solid in those wins against solid competition. As this young Wolfpack team gains experience, their offense will catch up with their defense, which is exactly what I'm expecting to see here tonight.
Finally, Virginia Tech'ss defense on the road has been unimpressive to say the least, allowing 67 ppg on the season. But even more so during conference play, as over their last 5 games they're allowing a whopping 76 ppg. Its true that the Wolfpack's defense has also struggled, but remember, they're back at home tonight, which is a major boost.
Bottom line, this will be a competitive match up, but in the end, the Wolfpack have the home court, the personnel, and the defense to get the home win and cover in this spot. With an ugly record ATS at home, oddsmakers are finally giving NC State backers a break in this match up... Let's capitalize!
Take N.C. State at home over Virginia Tech in this ACC match up.
3♦ N.C. STATE
Boston at CLEVELAND (-3) By Chuck Franklin, Featured Handicapper
My NBA Free Pick runs are now 9-3 the last 12 and 19-7 the last 26. Huge Profits from the Inside Edge on the Odds!
I've been winning with the Celtics all season long, and I've been recently riding LeBron James and the Cavaliers to the bank. Tonight I will take the home team in this great Eastern Conference match-up.
Boston will be without Kevin Garnett for the fourth straight game. They have won two of three without the superstar, but with a five-day layoff since their last game I expect the Celtics to be a little slow out of the gate. They are 3-9 ATS the last 12 games playing with three or more days of rest. Boston already lost at Cleveland this season and they have lost five in a row at Quicken Loans Arena.
The Cavs have won eight of their last nine games with LeBron James in the line-up. He leads the league with an average of over 30 points per game and will take care of business tonight protecting the home court. They are 7-3 ATS the last 10 home games when favored by less than five points and they have covered the number 21 of the last 29 games when facing an opponent with a better than .600 record.
3♦ CLEVELAND
Washington (-2) at PHIL Sports Gambling Hotline, Featured Handicapper
Our comp play run stands at 100-75-4!
With Caron Butler coming back to the lineup, we think the chances are strong the Washington Wizards will snap their current 3-game losing streak with the win and cover at Philadelphia tonight.
The 76ers played last night in Atlanta, and blew a huge 20-point lead, falling by 5 to the Hawks. That is the type of loss that will have a hangover effect on a team, and we expect it to come into play tonight for the Sixers.
Philadelphia has now dropped their last pair of games, and 5 of their last 7, and being at home hasn't really helped much as Philly sports just a 9-12-2 spread mark on their home hardwood this season.
Washington has covered 10 of their last 12 games against the Atlantic Division, and the favorite in this series is on a 7-2 spread run.
Play on the Wizards.
2♦ WASHINGTON
San Antonio (-5) at INDIANA By Karl Garrett, Featured Handicapper
G-Man on a 20-7 comp play run coming into the Tuesday basketball card, and tonight looks like a good night for the slumping Spurs to get an easy road win and cover.
San Antonio is minus Tony Parker for a spell, but they have not played since upending Phoenix last Thursday. I expect the extra rest will rejuvenate this San Antonio team, and I look for them to beat up on a Pacers team that is riding a 6-game losing streak into tonight's action.
Indy is just 2-4 against the spread during their current 6-game slide, and without Mr. O'Neal in the lineup, the G-Man just doesn't see the Pacers getting off the schneid this evening.
This is game four of the Spurs 9-game road trip, and this is one of the games that they have circled as a "no doubt" win. Look for San Antonio to make good and win this one comfortably.
Take San Antone.
3♦ SAN ANTONIO
San Antonio at INDIANA (+5) By Joel Tyson, Featured Handicapper
After dropping three in a row the Spurs hope to build off their win last time out over the Suns, when they visit the Indiana Pacers tonight.
One thing I feel confident about is this game will go over the posted total. Over the last ten games these two have engaged in they have sent the total over the posted number nine times. Tonight should be no different.
Despite the fact that the Spurs have only managed to put up 85.6 ppg over their last five, I feel the 107.8 ppg that Indiana is currently allowing over their last five will give the Spurs the opportunity needed to put a fair amount on the board. Also the Spurs on the year have managed to increase their scoring to 93.4 ppg when on the road, while the Pacers are allowing 104.6 ppg to be scored against them on their home floor for the year. The Pacers though despite their high number on the defensive end of their home floor, average putting up 103.9 on the offensive end.
Numbers like this and a relatively low total set tonight tilts my opinion to the over as the play.
2♦ OVER
Virginia Tech at N.C. STATE (-2') Drew Gordon Featured Handicapper
289-259-5 over my L553 Free Play releases!
Sitting at 1-6-1 ATS at home, N.C. State is a risky wager in Raleigh this season, but not in tonight's match up. This time around oddsmakers are clearly underestimating the Wolfpack for several reasons and here they are:
First, if your going to beat the Hokies, you better be able to match up with their smallish, but athletic frontcourt. Their top-3 scorers are forwards, led by A.D. Vassallo and his 16 ppg. Luckily for the Wolfpack, the Hokies are playing to their strengths, as F J.J. Hickson is a load down-low, while forwards Grant and Costner are both solid swingman, who match up well with the Hokies frontline.
Second, a major edge for the Wolfpack is their outstanding defense at home, allowing 59 ppg on 37% shooting (30% from 3-point) this season. While its true N.C. State has grabbed little cash at home, SU wins over Davidson, Cincinnati, Miami-Florida, and Wake Forest are noteworthy nonetheless. Their defense was rock-solid in those wins against solid competition. As this young Wolfpack team gains experience, their offense will catch up with their defense, which is exactly what I'm expecting to see here tonight.
Finally, Virginia Tech'ss defense on the road has been unimpressive to say the least, allowing 67 ppg on the season. But even more so during conference play, as over their last 5 games they're allowing a whopping 76 ppg. Its true that the Wolfpack's defense has also struggled, but remember, they're back at home tonight, which is a major boost.
Bottom line, this will be a competitive match up, but in the end, the Wolfpack have the home court, the personnel, and the defense to get the home win and cover in this spot. With an ugly record ATS at home, oddsmakers are finally giving NC State backers a break in this match up... Let's capitalize!
Take N.C. State at home over Virginia Tech in this ACC match up.
3♦ N.C. STATE
Winners Edge
NBA:
New Jersey Nets + 7 , 2 units
CBB:
Georgetown - 19 , 2 units
So. Mississippi -1 , 3 units ( game of week )
Niagara - 5 , 2 units
NBA:
New Jersey Nets + 7 , 2 units
CBB:
Georgetown - 19 , 2 units
So. Mississippi -1 , 3 units ( game of week )
Niagara - 5 , 2 units
COMPS
BIG TIME SPORTS
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 5th
NIAGARA -5 OVER LOYOLA MD
HD'S ACTIONLINE
GA SOUTHERN
HUDDLE UP
San Antonio -3
Scott Spreitzer comp
Washington Wizards
Tom Stryker
Penn State vs. Purdue (NCAAB) - Feb 5, 2008 9:00 PM EST
Play: Purdue
DARKHORSE
Texas A&M -6.5 over Iowa State
Joe Wiz
Iowa St
Colorado St
TOTALS 4 U
PURDUE BOILERMAKERS - 11
Vernon Croy
Vancouver Canucks vs. Dallas Stars (NHL) - Feb 5, 2008 8:35 PM EST
Play: Dallas Stars
RAZOR SHARP
GEORGETOWN -20 over South Florida
PLATINUM PLAYS
CBB: FLORIDA GATORS + 9 Over the Tennessee Volunteers
THE VEGAS STEAMLINE
Tuesday: Take Indiana St +11 over Southern Illinois
NEVADA SHARPSHOOTER
TUESDAY
COLORADO ST +17 OVER NEW MEXICO
MADDUX
LA Lakers -5.5
NICK JONES
Illinois State -2.5
Bob Harvey Sports
NHL Phoenix Coyotes ~vs~ Calgary Flames
Phoenix Coyotes +148
Killer Bee Sports
NBA Washington Wizards ~vs~ Philadelphia 76ers
Washington Wizards -1.5 (-113)
Hot Lock sports
NCB
Colorado State ~vs~ New Mexico
New Mexico -17 (-105)
Alex Smart
Georgetown -19.0
Tue Feb 5 '08 7:30p
Donald Tran
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Sport: College Basketball
Matchup: UAB at Southern Miss.
Prediction: UAB Blazers +1
Jennifer Barry
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Sport: College Basketball
Matchup: DePaul at Providence
Prediction: Providence Friars -7
#1 SPORTS
FLORIDA GATORS + 9
ARTHUR RALPH
N. ILLINOIS
BIG AL
Purdue Boilermakers -10.5 over Penn State Nittany Lions
Los Angeles Lakers at New Jersey Nets
Tuesday, February 5th, 7:35 PM ET
Play on: New Jersey
Must Win Sports Picks
NCAA Basketball
2/5/2008 at 8:00:00 PM
Buffalo at Northern Illinois
Buffalo +1
florida booky busters
NCAA Basketball
2/5/2008 at 7:00:00 PM
Virginia Tech at North Carolina State
Virginia Tech +3
Global Handicapping
NBA
2/5/2008 at 7:00:00 PM
Washington at Philadelphia
Washington -1
BIG TIME SPORTS
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 5th
NIAGARA -5 OVER LOYOLA MD
HD'S ACTIONLINE
GA SOUTHERN
HUDDLE UP
San Antonio -3
Scott Spreitzer comp
Washington Wizards
Tom Stryker
Penn State vs. Purdue (NCAAB) - Feb 5, 2008 9:00 PM EST
Play: Purdue
DARKHORSE
Texas A&M -6.5 over Iowa State
Joe Wiz
Iowa St
Colorado St
TOTALS 4 U
PURDUE BOILERMAKERS - 11
Vernon Croy
Vancouver Canucks vs. Dallas Stars (NHL) - Feb 5, 2008 8:35 PM EST
Play: Dallas Stars
RAZOR SHARP
GEORGETOWN -20 over South Florida
PLATINUM PLAYS
CBB: FLORIDA GATORS + 9 Over the Tennessee Volunteers
THE VEGAS STEAMLINE
Tuesday: Take Indiana St +11 over Southern Illinois
NEVADA SHARPSHOOTER
TUESDAY
COLORADO ST +17 OVER NEW MEXICO
MADDUX
LA Lakers -5.5
NICK JONES
Illinois State -2.5
Bob Harvey Sports
NHL Phoenix Coyotes ~vs~ Calgary Flames
Phoenix Coyotes +148
Killer Bee Sports
NBA Washington Wizards ~vs~ Philadelphia 76ers
Washington Wizards -1.5 (-113)
Hot Lock sports
NCB
Colorado State ~vs~ New Mexico
New Mexico -17 (-105)
Alex Smart
Georgetown -19.0
Tue Feb 5 '08 7:30p
Donald Tran
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Sport: College Basketball
Matchup: UAB at Southern Miss.
Prediction: UAB Blazers +1
Jennifer Barry
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Sport: College Basketball
Matchup: DePaul at Providence
Prediction: Providence Friars -7
#1 SPORTS
FLORIDA GATORS + 9
ARTHUR RALPH
N. ILLINOIS
BIG AL
Purdue Boilermakers -10.5 over Penn State Nittany Lions
Los Angeles Lakers at New Jersey Nets
Tuesday, February 5th, 7:35 PM ET
Play on: New Jersey
Must Win Sports Picks
NCAA Basketball
2/5/2008 at 8:00:00 PM
Buffalo at Northern Illinois
Buffalo +1
florida booky busters
NCAA Basketball
2/5/2008 at 7:00:00 PM
Virginia Tech at North Carolina State
Virginia Tech +3
Global Handicapping
NBA
2/5/2008 at 7:00:00 PM
Washington at Philadelphia
Washington -1
ROCKDEMAN
PHILADELPHIA vs ATLANTA
Play: PHILADELPHIA (NHL)
Dog Of The Day
Depaul
INDIAN COWBOY
PENN STATE vs PURDUE
Play: Penn State +11.5
Comments: INDIAN COWBOY SELECTION: Penn State +11.5 ^^^ This is one of those homer selections that doesn't look good on paper, but if you crunch the numbers it makes a lot of sense. Follow me here: Penn State was a top 100 team before a key injury to their star player occurred a while back which made this team go on a downward spiral. If you remember, losing Geary Claxton back on January 23rd was brutal to this team especially during conference play in the Big 10. What else would you do if you had a guy on your team who was scoring 18 a game and giving you 8 rebounds go down - given that your team averages 68 points per game. But, after losing 6 games in a row - something has happened - this team has come together, learned how to play better - similar to the Wizards without Arenas and they have showed up in a big way and that led to the win over Michigan State recently where they dropped 85 points - their seasons highest total if I am not mistaken. Purdue has covered 7 of 8 ballgames but this game eerily reminds of the game against Northern Iowa they had where they won by 1 points as essentially -9.5 favorites as Northern Iowa is a top 150 team. Penn State has learned to play without their star, they face a Purdue team that beat them 64-42 at Penn State when they were newbies without Claxton. Well, now they have that experience and beat a very good Michigan State team, take that experience of playing together and getting 4 people in double-figures in scoring as compared to just 1 person in their last game against Purdue and I think Penn State surprises folks today as they are a different team than who Purdue played as this team has their feet wet with their new core of scorers. The Boilermakers are 1-8 ATS as home favorites of late and the road team has covered the last 4 contests in this matchup.
LAS VEGAS TECH REPORT (LVTR)
DEPAUL vs PROVIDENCE
DEPAUL +7.5 (CBB)
PHILADELPHIA vs ATLANTA
Play: PHILADELPHIA (NHL)
Dog Of The Day
Depaul
INDIAN COWBOY
PENN STATE vs PURDUE
Play: Penn State +11.5
Comments: INDIAN COWBOY SELECTION: Penn State +11.5 ^^^ This is one of those homer selections that doesn't look good on paper, but if you crunch the numbers it makes a lot of sense. Follow me here: Penn State was a top 100 team before a key injury to their star player occurred a while back which made this team go on a downward spiral. If you remember, losing Geary Claxton back on January 23rd was brutal to this team especially during conference play in the Big 10. What else would you do if you had a guy on your team who was scoring 18 a game and giving you 8 rebounds go down - given that your team averages 68 points per game. But, after losing 6 games in a row - something has happened - this team has come together, learned how to play better - similar to the Wizards without Arenas and they have showed up in a big way and that led to the win over Michigan State recently where they dropped 85 points - their seasons highest total if I am not mistaken. Purdue has covered 7 of 8 ballgames but this game eerily reminds of the game against Northern Iowa they had where they won by 1 points as essentially -9.5 favorites as Northern Iowa is a top 150 team. Penn State has learned to play without their star, they face a Purdue team that beat them 64-42 at Penn State when they were newbies without Claxton. Well, now they have that experience and beat a very good Michigan State team, take that experience of playing together and getting 4 people in double-figures in scoring as compared to just 1 person in their last game against Purdue and I think Penn State surprises folks today as they are a different team than who Purdue played as this team has their feet wet with their new core of scorers. The Boilermakers are 1-8 ATS as home favorites of late and the road team has covered the last 4 contests in this matchup.
LAS VEGAS TECH REPORT (LVTR)
DEPAUL vs PROVIDENCE
DEPAUL +7.5 (CBB)
Wunderdog
Comps
Game: San Antonio at Indiana (7:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: Game Total UNDER 194 -110
These two teams are struggling along as we get into February, one surprisingly, the other - not so much. San Antonio was off and running to their typical season at 17-3, but the injuries have mounted and the wheels have fallen off. The Spurs are in the midst of a 25-game stretch playing below .500 at 12-13. The answer is found in a slumping offense that averaged 101.5 points per game in their first 20, but has dropped to 91.7 ppg over the last 25 - a full 10 points a game! The Spurs have always been committed to the defensive end and that has not changed. If anything, they have been more even more committed. The Spurs allowed 92.4 ppg in their first 20, but have been equal in their last 25 allowing 92.9 ppg, which includes 130 allowed in an OT game against Golden State. The Spurs have only allowed 100+ in one of their last 20, not counting OT! The defensive clamps have been even more impressive against the sub .500 Eastern Conference teams, where they allow just 84.8 ppg with only one team topping the 90-point mark. Indiana has some problems of their own, as they are just 4-16 over their last 20. There are only three teams among the top ten in points scored per game in the NBA with sub .500 records, and the Spurs have held opponents in those games to under 88 in three of the four games played against them or an average of 91.8 ppg. This total is considerably high especially when looking at similar games, and the way these two teams have been playing.
Game: Vancouver at Dallas (8:30 PM Eastern)
Pick: Vancouver +125 (moneyline)
Vancouver is in need of a win to snap out of their recent skid. The only team they have been able to beat since the middle of the month was St. Louis. We think Dallas might take this team a bit lightly tonight. Dallas is off two straight road wins and they are just 5-12 the past two seasons in that situation. The Canucks haven't lost a road game the past three seasons when playing with 3+ days of rest. They are also 14-9 on the road revenging a home loss the past two seasons. We'll back Vancouver here.
Comps
Game: San Antonio at Indiana (7:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: Game Total UNDER 194 -110
These two teams are struggling along as we get into February, one surprisingly, the other - not so much. San Antonio was off and running to their typical season at 17-3, but the injuries have mounted and the wheels have fallen off. The Spurs are in the midst of a 25-game stretch playing below .500 at 12-13. The answer is found in a slumping offense that averaged 101.5 points per game in their first 20, but has dropped to 91.7 ppg over the last 25 - a full 10 points a game! The Spurs have always been committed to the defensive end and that has not changed. If anything, they have been more even more committed. The Spurs allowed 92.4 ppg in their first 20, but have been equal in their last 25 allowing 92.9 ppg, which includes 130 allowed in an OT game against Golden State. The Spurs have only allowed 100+ in one of their last 20, not counting OT! The defensive clamps have been even more impressive against the sub .500 Eastern Conference teams, where they allow just 84.8 ppg with only one team topping the 90-point mark. Indiana has some problems of their own, as they are just 4-16 over their last 20. There are only three teams among the top ten in points scored per game in the NBA with sub .500 records, and the Spurs have held opponents in those games to under 88 in three of the four games played against them or an average of 91.8 ppg. This total is considerably high especially when looking at similar games, and the way these two teams have been playing.
Game: Vancouver at Dallas (8:30 PM Eastern)
Pick: Vancouver +125 (moneyline)
Vancouver is in need of a win to snap out of their recent skid. The only team they have been able to beat since the middle of the month was St. Louis. We think Dallas might take this team a bit lightly tonight. Dallas is off two straight road wins and they are just 5-12 the past two seasons in that situation. The Canucks haven't lost a road game the past three seasons when playing with 3+ days of rest. They are also 14-9 on the road revenging a home loss the past two seasons. We'll back Vancouver here.
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BUTLER -3 @ Valparaiso................9:00 EST
This is VALPO's 1st year in The Horizon League.
They started the non-conference season well, but with the combination of a key injury and the start of conference play, VALPO is beginning to look like ALPO.
Sorry about that one, but they've now lost 6 of their last 10 ....while The BUTLER BULLDOGS need a win tonight to start the season 20-2 for the second straight year.
This is BUTLER's 1st of 3 straight road games and they haven't played since Jan,26th.... so they will be focused and ready to win #20 tonight.
BUTLER -3 @ Valparaiso................9:00 EST
This is VALPO's 1st year in The Horizon League.
They started the non-conference season well, but with the combination of a key injury and the start of conference play, VALPO is beginning to look like ALPO.
Sorry about that one, but they've now lost 6 of their last 10 ....while The BUTLER BULLDOGS need a win tonight to start the season 20-2 for the second straight year.
This is BUTLER's 1st of 3 straight road games and they haven't played since Jan,26th.... so they will be focused and ready to win #20 tonight.
**** MY PLAYS FOR TODAY ****
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(8*) NEW MEXICO
(7) NC STATE
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(7*) RED WINGS
(7*) ST. LOUIS
1-10* (120-97-6)
GOOD LUCK !!!!
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(8*) NEW MEXICO
(7) NC STATE
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(7*) RED WINGS
(7*) ST. LOUIS
1-10* (120-97-6)
GOOD LUCK !!!!
VEGAS SPORTS PICS
Virginia Tech Hokies + 2.5 over (at) NC State Wolfpack
NC State (14-7, 3-4) in ACC games ranks last in the league averaging 68.1 ppg. The Pack is 1-6 last 7 ACC games. Virginia Tech (14-8, 5-3) in ACC games ranks 2nd in the league allowing 74.0 ppg.
Purdue Boilermakers - 11 over Penn State Nittany Lions
Penn State (11-10, 3-6) is 2-5 ATS last 7 Big Ten games. No.24 Purdue (17-5) at 8-1 is off to its best Big Ten start since 1990. Teams met on January 23rd, Purdue won at Penn State 64-42
Virginia Tech Hokies + 2.5 over (at) NC State Wolfpack
NC State (14-7, 3-4) in ACC games ranks last in the league averaging 68.1 ppg. The Pack is 1-6 last 7 ACC games. Virginia Tech (14-8, 5-3) in ACC games ranks 2nd in the league allowing 74.0 ppg.
Purdue Boilermakers - 11 over Penn State Nittany Lions
Penn State (11-10, 3-6) is 2-5 ATS last 7 Big Ten games. No.24 Purdue (17-5) at 8-1 is off to its best Big Ten start since 1990. Teams met on January 23rd, Purdue won at Penn State 64-42
LT Profits
Loyola (Md.) +5.5 (-110)
Tue Feb 5 '08 7:00p
The Loyola-Maryland Greyhounds have traditionally been good bets on the road, and they get the call as road underdogs when the visit the Niagara Purple Eagles tonight.
Loyola is also a very hot team right now, as the Greyhounds have won six straight games while going 5-0 against the spread in their lined games during this stretch. They are 5-1 ATS in their last six road games, bring them to an amazing 55-25-1, 68.8 percent ATS in their last 81 road contests! They are also 6-2 ATS in their last eight head-to-head meetings with Niagara and a perfect 5-0 ATS in their last five trips to this building.
Now the Purple Eagles were supposed to be the class of the MAAC this season, but they are currently one game behind Loyola in the conference standings, and they have had some real meltdowns lately. For instance, they are coming off of a home loss to Fairfield as 11-point favorites, and they even lost to conference doormats Canisius recently.
This is a case where the team with the better trends is actually the hotter team on the court, so Loyola-Maryland looks like great value at this price.
Loyola-Maryland +5.5
Buffalo Sabres (110)
Tue Feb 5 '08 7:05p
The Buffalo Sabres received some good news, as starting goaltender Ryan Miller is expected to make this start after suffering a leg injury Saturday, and that is enough to get them the call as a small underdog when they visit the Boston Bruins tonight.
The Sabres suffered a collapse after Miller was injured, as they took two penalties in the final minute of regulation time, allowing the Atlanta Thrashers to tie the game while skating six on three with their goalie pulled. Buffalo then ultimately lost 5-4 in a shootout. The Sabres will be anxious to erase that memory from their minds, and Miller has been one of the hottest goalies in the league, posting a sparkling 1.71 GAA in his last nine starts.
The Bruins are also coming off of a loss, albeit vs. the best team in the NHL in a 3-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. While Boston has been a pleasant surprise this season, they are not exactly keeping their scoreboard operator busy, averaging just 2.35 goals per game at home. As hot as Buffalo?s Miller has been, we just do not see them improving in that figure tonight, putting a lot of pressure on theur defense to keep them in this game.
Now that Bruins defensive unit has played well all year, but we simply feel that the Sabres have a better chance of scraping together a few goals than the Bruins do vs. Miller, make Buffalo a live dog here.
Sabres +110
Loyola (Md.) +5.5 (-110)
Tue Feb 5 '08 7:00p
The Loyola-Maryland Greyhounds have traditionally been good bets on the road, and they get the call as road underdogs when the visit the Niagara Purple Eagles tonight.
Loyola is also a very hot team right now, as the Greyhounds have won six straight games while going 5-0 against the spread in their lined games during this stretch. They are 5-1 ATS in their last six road games, bring them to an amazing 55-25-1, 68.8 percent ATS in their last 81 road contests! They are also 6-2 ATS in their last eight head-to-head meetings with Niagara and a perfect 5-0 ATS in their last five trips to this building.
Now the Purple Eagles were supposed to be the class of the MAAC this season, but they are currently one game behind Loyola in the conference standings, and they have had some real meltdowns lately. For instance, they are coming off of a home loss to Fairfield as 11-point favorites, and they even lost to conference doormats Canisius recently.
This is a case where the team with the better trends is actually the hotter team on the court, so Loyola-Maryland looks like great value at this price.
Loyola-Maryland +5.5
Buffalo Sabres (110)
Tue Feb 5 '08 7:05p
The Buffalo Sabres received some good news, as starting goaltender Ryan Miller is expected to make this start after suffering a leg injury Saturday, and that is enough to get them the call as a small underdog when they visit the Boston Bruins tonight.
The Sabres suffered a collapse after Miller was injured, as they took two penalties in the final minute of regulation time, allowing the Atlanta Thrashers to tie the game while skating six on three with their goalie pulled. Buffalo then ultimately lost 5-4 in a shootout. The Sabres will be anxious to erase that memory from their minds, and Miller has been one of the hottest goalies in the league, posting a sparkling 1.71 GAA in his last nine starts.
The Bruins are also coming off of a loss, albeit vs. the best team in the NHL in a 3-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. While Boston has been a pleasant surprise this season, they are not exactly keeping their scoreboard operator busy, averaging just 2.35 goals per game at home. As hot as Buffalo?s Miller has been, we just do not see them improving in that figure tonight, putting a lot of pressure on theur defense to keep them in this game.
Now that Bruins defensive unit has played well all year, but we simply feel that the Sabres have a better chance of scraping together a few goals than the Bruins do vs. Miller, make Buffalo a live dog here.
Sabres +110
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Nba & Cbb
Wash -1.5 @ 700 Pm
Under 194 Sa/ind @ 700 Pm
Uab Pk. @ 800 Pm
Nba & Cbb
Wash -1.5 @ 700 Pm
Under 194 Sa/ind @ 700 Pm
Uab Pk. @ 800 Pm
Net Prophet
NBA:
Boston/Cleveland OVER 186
NHL:
Buffalo +105 over Boston
Ottawa +110 over Montreal
CBB:
Depaul +7' over Providence
NBA:
Boston/Cleveland OVER 186
NHL:
Buffalo +105 over Boston
Ottawa +110 over Montreal
CBB:
Depaul +7' over Providence
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Iowa St
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BET #502 CAVS best line: -3 at sportsbook
Fatspread
daily free pick
NBA Lakers -6.5
NBA Wiz -1
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Va Tech to win out right
Iowa St
Colorado St
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BET #502 CAVS best line: -3 at sportsbook
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NBA Lakers -6.5
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Va Tech to win out right
