SERVICE PLAYS FOR TUESDAY 2/19/08
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Sacramento Kings at Portland Trail Blazers
Tuesday, February 19th, 10:05 PM ET
The Trailblazers are 10-0 ATS at home with 3+ days rest and 10-0 ATS (9.2 ppg) off a loss in which they never led. Take Portland to start of the second half with a solid cover. MTi Sports has isolated a single play on tonight's NBA card. it's a great side play in which the dog has an excellent chance at the outright win.
Play on: Portland
Sacramento Kings at Portland Trail Blazers
Tuesday, February 19th, 10:05 PM ET
The Trailblazers are 10-0 ATS at home with 3+ days rest and 10-0 ATS (9.2 ppg) off a loss in which they never led. Take Portland to start of the second half with a solid cover. MTi Sports has isolated a single play on tonight's NBA card. it's a great side play in which the dog has an excellent chance at the outright win.
Play on: Portland
Paul Leiner
Paul Leiner
20* NBA Total--- Philadelphia/Minnesota Over
10* Kentucky/Georgia---Over
5* Baylor
Man never met an over he didn't like it seems.
Paul Leiner
20* NBA Total--- Philadelphia/Minnesota Over
10* Kentucky/Georgia---Over
5* Baylor
Man never met an over he didn't like it seems.
Dave Malinsky comp 4* play
Memphis Grizzlies @ Seattle SuperSonics Feb 19, 2008 10:00PM
SPORT: National Basketball Assoc.
PICK: under
Offered at: 206.5
REASON FOR PICK: 4* MEMPHIS/SEATTLE Under
It is no secret that the Memphis offense suffered in a major way with the loss of Pau Gasol; not only did the Grizzlies lose his scoring, but the fact that defenses no longer have to key on him so much exposes the fact that there are not a whole lot of other options. Yet the oddsmakers have not been able to find the right level yet, with Memphis going 1-5 to the Under in an underdog role since that major trade. And once again they are not close to finding the range. A team that lacks both punch and chemistry can only win by playing a certain way ? slowing it down and trying to avoid mistakes. But don?t take our word for it; we?ll let head coach Marc Iavaroni take the lead -
"There have been some tough circumstances. We knew there would be some tough times in terms of familiarity. It makes it tough. But it's a great time to see who can handle that and still do the things we're asking for - get back on defense and be disciplined. ... Those are the things that enabled us to play well (Feb. 12) against Sacramento. The lack of those things is what caused us to play poorly (Feb. 13) against the Sixers. ? They're related (defense and discipline). It takes total team effort. These are the times when you see who is into the team and who is into numbers."
The funny thing is that we are hearing almost the same vibes from P. J. Calresimo, as he prepares his Sonics for a similar final two months of the season. During the All Star break he has already let his team know that there are some major evaluations for the future on the way, which will impact the playing rotations - "Some feelings are going to get hurt. And I have to figure out a way how to handle that. But we have to look at some guys and prepare for the future. It's not that we don't want to win games - we want to win them all - but we have to answer some questions." And in terms of defense - ?I just think they?re understanding concepts better. We?re still not where we need to be, but in November and December a lot of times we made mistakes and we weren?t even sure if we knew what the mistakes were. Now, at least when we make a mistake, we realize it.?
At 206.5 the betting markets are calling for a loose and free flowing game with a high level of offensive efficiency. This matchup does not call for that in any way.
Memphis Grizzlies @ Seattle SuperSonics Feb 19, 2008 10:00PM
SPORT: National Basketball Assoc.
PICK: under
Offered at: 206.5
REASON FOR PICK: 4* MEMPHIS/SEATTLE Under
It is no secret that the Memphis offense suffered in a major way with the loss of Pau Gasol; not only did the Grizzlies lose his scoring, but the fact that defenses no longer have to key on him so much exposes the fact that there are not a whole lot of other options. Yet the oddsmakers have not been able to find the right level yet, with Memphis going 1-5 to the Under in an underdog role since that major trade. And once again they are not close to finding the range. A team that lacks both punch and chemistry can only win by playing a certain way ? slowing it down and trying to avoid mistakes. But don?t take our word for it; we?ll let head coach Marc Iavaroni take the lead -
"There have been some tough circumstances. We knew there would be some tough times in terms of familiarity. It makes it tough. But it's a great time to see who can handle that and still do the things we're asking for - get back on defense and be disciplined. ... Those are the things that enabled us to play well (Feb. 12) against Sacramento. The lack of those things is what caused us to play poorly (Feb. 13) against the Sixers. ? They're related (defense and discipline). It takes total team effort. These are the times when you see who is into the team and who is into numbers."
The funny thing is that we are hearing almost the same vibes from P. J. Calresimo, as he prepares his Sonics for a similar final two months of the season. During the All Star break he has already let his team know that there are some major evaluations for the future on the way, which will impact the playing rotations - "Some feelings are going to get hurt. And I have to figure out a way how to handle that. But we have to look at some guys and prepare for the future. It's not that we don't want to win games - we want to win them all - but we have to answer some questions." And in terms of defense - ?I just think they?re understanding concepts better. We?re still not where we need to be, but in November and December a lot of times we made mistakes and we weren?t even sure if we knew what the mistakes were. Now, at least when we make a mistake, we realize it.?
At 206.5 the betting markets are calling for a loose and free flowing game with a high level of offensive efficiency. This matchup does not call for that in any way.
EZ Winners
college
3 STAR: (737) BRADLEY (+7.5) over Drake
(Risking $330 to win $300)
7:30PM Central Time
2 STAR: (735) BAYLOR (+6) over Oklahoma
(Risking $220 to win $200)
7PM Central Time
2 STAR: (742) WYOMING (+1) over San Diego State
(Risking $220 to win $200)
8PM Central Time
college
3 STAR: (737) BRADLEY (+7.5) over Drake
(Risking $330 to win $300)
7:30PM Central Time
2 STAR: (735) BAYLOR (+6) over Oklahoma
(Risking $220 to win $200)
7PM Central Time
2 STAR: (742) WYOMING (+1) over San Diego State
(Risking $220 to win $200)
8PM Central Time
NBA
EZ Winners
2 STAR: (708) MINNESOTA (+3) over Philadelphia
(Risking $220 to win $200)
7:05PM Central Time
THE LAS VEGAS TECH REPORT (LVTR)
SELECTION: BOSTON vs DENVER
Play: BOSTON vs DENVER OVER 207 (NBA)
Comments: THE LAS VEGAS TECH REPORT (LVTR) SELECTION: BOSTON vs DENVER OVER
207 (NBA)
SELECTION: BOSTON vs CAROLINA
Play: CAROLINA -120 (NHL)
Comments: THE LAS VEGAS TECH REPORT (LVTR) SELECTION: CAROLINA -120 (NHL)
SELECTION: BOSTON vs DENVER
Play: BOSTON vs DENVER OVER 207 (NBA)
Comments: THE LAS VEGAS TECH REPORT (LVTR) SELECTION: BOSTON vs DENVER OVER
207 (NBA)
SELECTION: BOSTON vs CAROLINA
Play: CAROLINA -120 (NHL)
Comments: THE LAS VEGAS TECH REPORT (LVTR) SELECTION: CAROLINA -120 (NHL)
ANTON WINS
Let?s continue our conflagrant assault on college hoops with Clemson -3.5 as today?s 5 unit NCAAB play
Let?s continue our conflagrant assault on college hoops with Clemson -3.5 as today?s 5 unit NCAAB play
INDIAN COWBOY
PLAY OF THE DAY: PHILADELPHIA vs MINNESOTA
Play: Sixers/Twolves Under 185 (POD)
Comments: INDIAN COWBOY'S PLAY OF THE DAY: Sixers/Twolves Under 185 (POD)^^ The Sixers are one of the hottest teams in the league having won 5 straight ballgames, they have done this through offense at home - but their defense sticks with them at home or on the road. They have held opponents to 88, 76, 80 and 84 points in their last 4 games against teams such as Dallas, Memphis, the Clippers and Miami - not offensive juggernauts, but neither are the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves come off a game where they gave up 117 points to the Lakers in a terrible defensive effort so I expect that to be a focus for these 2 teams today. The Twolves had played 7 straight unders before that over against the Lakers, and remember against the Bulls, the Twolves totaled less than 165 and against the Sixers and Rockets, the Twolves totaled less than 175 as well. The Sixers have played in 4 straight unders and the Twolves have played in 5 straight unders against the Eastern Conference.
NC GREENSBORO vs DAVISDSON
Play: NC-Greensboro +13.5 (over Davidson)
Comments: INDIAN COWBOY SELECTION: NC-Greensboro +13.5 (over Davidson)^^^ A bit shocked? Well, anytime that I have an opportunity to go against the public who is 80% on Davidson, I'll gladly take it. I not only like the Spartans of Greensboro for that reason only, but keep in mind that when these 2 teams last played, the score was 83-78 and Davidson barely won. NC-Greensboro is a top 125 team. This team won at Georgia Tech in the first game of the season by a greater margin than even UNC - albeit beginning of the year - won at Fordham, NC-Wilmington and won at College of Charleston as well against a good Bobby Cremins team. Look, this is a conference game and NC Greensboro just beat their side of the Conference leader in Appalachian State by 25 points at home, they haven't forgotten about this loss at home and will likely be fired up for this game. Don't be surprised to see a closer than expected ballgame here. The Road team has covered 5 of the last 6 meeting between these 2 teams.
GEORGIA vs KENTUCKY
Play: Georgia +5.5 (over Kentucky)
Comments: INDIAN COWBOY SELECTION: ^^^ Georgia +5.5 (over Kentucky) ^^^My third favorite play today, but Georgia comes off a very tough loss to Tennessee at home and if this team has been having a dreadful season as compared to the SEC. This team desperately needs a big win as I understand the Georgia coach has had some injuries and problems such as with Mike Mercer, but Georgia has lost 5 of their last 6 and the pressure is on to beat a Kentucky team that beat them at home 58-63. Georgia has to step up here and if they do indeed beat Kentucky, they will share an overall record of 13-12. Georgia needs conference wins as their only recent conference win was over South Carolina, winning on the road at Kentucky would be huge for this team and this coach in particular. The road team has covered this game the last 5 of 7 contests but I wouldn't be surprised to see Georgia fall inside the spread here
PLAY OF THE DAY: PHILADELPHIA vs MINNESOTA
Play: Sixers/Twolves Under 185 (POD)
Comments: INDIAN COWBOY'S PLAY OF THE DAY: Sixers/Twolves Under 185 (POD)^^ The Sixers are one of the hottest teams in the league having won 5 straight ballgames, they have done this through offense at home - but their defense sticks with them at home or on the road. They have held opponents to 88, 76, 80 and 84 points in their last 4 games against teams such as Dallas, Memphis, the Clippers and Miami - not offensive juggernauts, but neither are the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves come off a game where they gave up 117 points to the Lakers in a terrible defensive effort so I expect that to be a focus for these 2 teams today. The Twolves had played 7 straight unders before that over against the Lakers, and remember against the Bulls, the Twolves totaled less than 165 and against the Sixers and Rockets, the Twolves totaled less than 175 as well. The Sixers have played in 4 straight unders and the Twolves have played in 5 straight unders against the Eastern Conference.
NC GREENSBORO vs DAVISDSON
Play: NC-Greensboro +13.5 (over Davidson)
Comments: INDIAN COWBOY SELECTION: NC-Greensboro +13.5 (over Davidson)^^^ A bit shocked? Well, anytime that I have an opportunity to go against the public who is 80% on Davidson, I'll gladly take it. I not only like the Spartans of Greensboro for that reason only, but keep in mind that when these 2 teams last played, the score was 83-78 and Davidson barely won. NC-Greensboro is a top 125 team. This team won at Georgia Tech in the first game of the season by a greater margin than even UNC - albeit beginning of the year - won at Fordham, NC-Wilmington and won at College of Charleston as well against a good Bobby Cremins team. Look, this is a conference game and NC Greensboro just beat their side of the Conference leader in Appalachian State by 25 points at home, they haven't forgotten about this loss at home and will likely be fired up for this game. Don't be surprised to see a closer than expected ballgame here. The Road team has covered 5 of the last 6 meeting between these 2 teams.
GEORGIA vs KENTUCKY
Play: Georgia +5.5 (over Kentucky)
Comments: INDIAN COWBOY SELECTION: ^^^ Georgia +5.5 (over Kentucky) ^^^My third favorite play today, but Georgia comes off a very tough loss to Tennessee at home and if this team has been having a dreadful season as compared to the SEC. This team desperately needs a big win as I understand the Georgia coach has had some injuries and problems such as with Mike Mercer, but Georgia has lost 5 of their last 6 and the pressure is on to beat a Kentucky team that beat them at home 58-63. Georgia has to step up here and if they do indeed beat Kentucky, they will share an overall record of 13-12. Georgia needs conference wins as their only recent conference win was over South Carolina, winning on the road at Kentucky would be huge for this team and this coach in particular. The road team has covered this game the last 5 of 7 contests but I wouldn't be surprised to see Georgia fall inside the spread here
Dr. Bob
Tuesday College Opinion
IOWA (-8 ?) over Northwestern
I?d take Iowa in a 2-Star Best Bet at -8 or less.
Tuesday College Opinion
IOWA (-8 ?) over Northwestern
I?d take Iowa in a 2-Star Best Bet at -8 or less.
