SERVICE PLAYS FOR WED. 2/6
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Maryland Terrapins at Boston College Eagles
Wednesday, February 6th, 7:00 PM ET
Boston College has dropped four in a row, all in the ACC, by an average of 17.5 points. The Eagles have beaten Maryland three straight though, the latest in December on the road by an 81-78 score. So the Terps come in with Triple Revenge made all the more galling by that December game in which they shot 10-of-16 from the line while visiting B.C. went to the line 41 times, making 31. Maryland took its last at Georgia Tech by two and is 27-12 ATS off a road win against a conference rival since 1997. Meanwhile B.C. is 4-12 ATS after 2 consecutive conference games over the last 2 seasons.
Play on: Maryland
Maryland Terrapins at Boston College Eagles
Wednesday, February 6th, 7:00 PM ET
Boston College has dropped four in a row, all in the ACC, by an average of 17.5 points. The Eagles have beaten Maryland three straight though, the latest in December on the road by an 81-78 score. So the Terps come in with Triple Revenge made all the more galling by that December game in which they shot 10-of-16 from the line while visiting B.C. went to the line 41 times, making 31. Maryland took its last at Georgia Tech by two and is 27-12 ATS off a road win against a conference rival since 1997. Meanwhile B.C. is 4-12 ATS after 2 consecutive conference games over the last 2 seasons.
Play on: Maryland
Sports Gambling Hotline
Minnesota (-5') at NORTHWESTERN
The Golden Gophers have struggled recently, but they have been tangling with the top tier of the conference of late, as Minny has dropped games to Wisconsin, Michigan State, and Indiana over their last 5 outings.
We expect Tubby Smith's team to get their act together against the door mat of the loop, as Northwestern's wins have been sparse this year as their 7-12 mark indicates.
The Wildcats are only 1-5 against the spread at home this season, while the Gophers sport a 5-4 straight up mark away from the Barn, and are 4-3 against the spread on the road this year.
Minnesota won the season's first meeting handily, 82-63 back in early January as the double digit favorite, and we see no reason why they won't be able to take this road contest by the required impost.
Play on Minnesota to record their 14th win of the season, and complete the regular season sweep of the Wildcats.
2♦ MINNESOTA
Minnesota (-5') at NORTHWESTERN
The Golden Gophers have struggled recently, but they have been tangling with the top tier of the conference of late, as Minny has dropped games to Wisconsin, Michigan State, and Indiana over their last 5 outings.
We expect Tubby Smith's team to get their act together against the door mat of the loop, as Northwestern's wins have been sparse this year as their 7-12 mark indicates.
The Wildcats are only 1-5 against the spread at home this season, while the Gophers sport a 5-4 straight up mark away from the Barn, and are 4-3 against the spread on the road this year.
Minnesota won the season's first meeting handily, 82-63 back in early January as the double digit favorite, and we see no reason why they won't be able to take this road contest by the required impost.
Play on Minnesota to record their 14th win of the season, and complete the regular season sweep of the Wildcats.
2♦ MINNESOTA
The Hot Corner
Today's best bet: Oklahoma (-2-) over Texas
The Longhorns are led by slick sophomore guard D.J. Augustin, who averages 19.9 points per game, but they often struggle on the road and lost by 17 at Texas A&M last week. The Sooners are stronger inside, where 6-foot-10-inch Blake Griffin has the potential to dominate. Griffin is another star freshman being followed closely by NBA scouts.
Today's best bet: Oklahoma (-2-) over Texas
The Longhorns are led by slick sophomore guard D.J. Augustin, who averages 19.9 points per game, but they often struggle on the road and lost by 17 at Texas A&M last week. The Sooners are stronger inside, where 6-foot-10-inch Blake Griffin has the potential to dominate. Griffin is another star freshman being followed closely by NBA scouts.
Bob Akmens
Notre Dame @ Seton Hall o159.0
Wed Feb 6 '08 7:30p
This play is the result of a successful computer model that has allowed Bob Akmens Sports to finish in first-place in 152 different categories of documented monitored handicapping contests since 1978.
The computer models I?ve developed for each sport look at the most-predictive variables that go into the winning and losing of games.
Several interesting factors in today?s play are as follows:
NOTRE DAME excels in going OVER when this happens:
6-2 OVER last 8 conference games
6-1 OVER last 7 after a conference game
9-4 OVER last 13 after allowing at least 80 points
5-2 OVER last 7 after scoring at least 80 points
SETON HALL excels in going OVER when this happens:
6-2 OVER last 8 home games
28-14 OVER last 42 conference games
27-13 OVER last 40 games after a conference game
15-7 OVER last 22 off of a loss to a conference rival
32-16 OVER last 48 vs teams with a winning record
10-4 OVER last 14 vs good offensive teams scoring at least 77 ppg
GO WITH OVER 159 IN THIS 730PM EST MATCHUP.
Notre Dame @ Seton Hall o159.0
Wed Feb 6 '08 7:30p
This play is the result of a successful computer model that has allowed Bob Akmens Sports to finish in first-place in 152 different categories of documented monitored handicapping contests since 1978.
The computer models I?ve developed for each sport look at the most-predictive variables that go into the winning and losing of games.
Several interesting factors in today?s play are as follows:
NOTRE DAME excels in going OVER when this happens:
6-2 OVER last 8 conference games
6-1 OVER last 7 after a conference game
9-4 OVER last 13 after allowing at least 80 points
5-2 OVER last 7 after scoring at least 80 points
SETON HALL excels in going OVER when this happens:
6-2 OVER last 8 home games
28-14 OVER last 42 conference games
27-13 OVER last 40 games after a conference game
15-7 OVER last 22 off of a loss to a conference rival
32-16 OVER last 48 vs teams with a winning record
10-4 OVER last 14 vs good offensive teams scoring at least 77 ppg
GO WITH OVER 159 IN THIS 730PM EST MATCHUP.
John Ryan
Game: Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks Feb 6 2008 7:35PM
Prediction: New York Knicks
Reason: Ai Simulator 3* graded play on the Knicks - Supporting this graded play is a system that has gone 25-5 ATS for 83% since 1996. Play against all teams where the line is +3 to -3 that are average defensive teams allowing a shooting percentage of 43.5-45.5% and is now facing a poor defensive team allowing a shooting percentage of 45.5-47.5, after 3 straight games allowing a shooting percentage of 47% or higher.
Game: Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks Feb 6 2008 7:35PM
Prediction: New York Knicks
Reason: Ai Simulator 3* graded play on the Knicks - Supporting this graded play is a system that has gone 25-5 ATS for 83% since 1996. Play against all teams where the line is +3 to -3 that are average defensive teams allowing a shooting percentage of 43.5-45.5% and is now facing a poor defensive team allowing a shooting percentage of 45.5-47.5, after 3 straight games allowing a shooting percentage of 47% or higher.
VEGAS SPORTS PICS
Connecticut Huskies + 3 over (at) Syracuse Orange
Syracuse (16-7, 6-4) vs. No.19 Connecticut (16-5, 6-3) enters on a five game win streak, three coming over ranked teams, including a 68-63 victory at then No.8 Indiana, snapping the Hoosier's 29 home game win streak. Huskies are 2-1 last three games at Syracuse.
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Wake Forest Demon Deacons - 2.5 over Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech (10-10, 3-4) at Wake Forest (13-7, 3-4) which is playing its third game without third leading scorer Williams (hand) enters on a 17 game home win streak. The Deacons have won and covered last three home meetings over past three seasons.
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Texas Longhorns + 3 over (at) Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma (15-6, 3-3) is 0-2 ATS (2-0 SU) last two home games including a 64-61 win over (1-6 Big 12) Ok State, which has now lost 18 consecutive road games. No.12 Texas (17-4, 4-2) is 8-3 last 11 meetings including a 68-58 win at Oklahoma last season.
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Kansas State Wildcats - 10 over Nebraska Corhuskers
Nebraska (13-6, 2-4) is 2-4 last 6 games including an 84-49 loss at No.4 Kansas on 01/26. No.20 Kansas State (15-5, 5-1) is 6-1 last 7 games including an 84-75 home win over (now 22-1) Kansas on 01/30. Wildcats have won last four home meetings, each coming by at least 14 points.
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Duke Blue Devils + 4 over (at) North Carolina Tar Heels
No.3 North Carolina (21-1, 6-1) key player starting guard Lawson is questionable off spraining his ankle Sunday. No.2 Duke's (19-1, 7-0) current record ties for its best start in school history. The Blue Devils are 2-2 last four games at the Tar Heels including a two point loss.
Connecticut Huskies + 3 over (at) Syracuse Orange
Syracuse (16-7, 6-4) vs. No.19 Connecticut (16-5, 6-3) enters on a five game win streak, three coming over ranked teams, including a 68-63 victory at then No.8 Indiana, snapping the Hoosier's 29 home game win streak. Huskies are 2-1 last three games at Syracuse.
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Wake Forest Demon Deacons - 2.5 over Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech (10-10, 3-4) at Wake Forest (13-7, 3-4) which is playing its third game without third leading scorer Williams (hand) enters on a 17 game home win streak. The Deacons have won and covered last three home meetings over past three seasons.
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Texas Longhorns + 3 over (at) Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma (15-6, 3-3) is 0-2 ATS (2-0 SU) last two home games including a 64-61 win over (1-6 Big 12) Ok State, which has now lost 18 consecutive road games. No.12 Texas (17-4, 4-2) is 8-3 last 11 meetings including a 68-58 win at Oklahoma last season.
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Kansas State Wildcats - 10 over Nebraska Corhuskers
Nebraska (13-6, 2-4) is 2-4 last 6 games including an 84-49 loss at No.4 Kansas on 01/26. No.20 Kansas State (15-5, 5-1) is 6-1 last 7 games including an 84-75 home win over (now 22-1) Kansas on 01/30. Wildcats have won last four home meetings, each coming by at least 14 points.
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Duke Blue Devils + 4 over (at) North Carolina Tar Heels
No.3 North Carolina (21-1, 6-1) key player starting guard Lawson is questionable off spraining his ankle Sunday. No.2 Duke's (19-1, 7-0) current record ties for its best start in school history. The Blue Devils are 2-2 last four games at the Tar Heels including a two point loss.
**** MY PLAYS FOR TODAY ****
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(10*) SYRACUSE ORANGEMEN
(8*) MIAMI HURRICANES
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(7*) BOSTON CELTICS
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(6*) BUFFALO/NEW JERSEY: OVER
1-10* (123-98-6)
GOOD LUCK !
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(10*) SYRACUSE ORANGEMEN
(8*) MIAMI HURRICANES
----NBA---------------
(7*) BOSTON CELTICS
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(6*) BUFFALO/NEW JERSEY: OVER
1-10* (123-98-6)
GOOD LUCK !
FERRINGO
3.5-Unit Play. Take #724 Duquesne (-1) over St. Joseph?s (7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6)
This is a great letdown spot to get in on against a team we've been riding for a month. St. Joe's will be without forward Ahmad Nivins, is coming off a blowout win over a rival Villanova, and is headed to Xavier for a huge game this weekend. That all makes this the perfect trap in Duquesne, a team that plays 10-deep and will be amped up for
2.5-Unit Play. Take #750 Bowling Green (-2.5) over Central Michigan (7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6)
Louis Orr seems to have his boys headed in the right direction, as the Falcons have won three of their last four and have played very well at home over the past month. Bowling Green already has three-point home wins over Miami, OH and Ohio, two teams that are better than shaky Central Michigan. CMU has been an underachiver for most of the year and is just 3-7 ATS in its last 10. The Chips have lost their last five road games by an average of 15 points apiece. The favorite is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings and the home team is 7-1 ATS in this series.
2.5-Unit Play. Take #786 Bradley (-6) over Missouri State (8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6)
Note: This was bumped from a 2.0 Unit play.
Daniel Ruffin's return has made all the difference and suddenly the Braves are a sleeper in the Missouri Valley. Bradley has covered four straight since regaining its top player and this team is still exceptional at home. Conversely, Missouri State has a lot of problem playing away from home (1-10), shooting under 30 percent from deep for the season on the road. The home team is 7-1 ATS in this series, Bradley is 39-19 ATS at home and SMS is 7-19 ATS in its last 26.
2-Unit Play. Take #730 Syracuse (-3) over Connecticut (7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6)
Unranked team as a home favorite against a ranked team.
2-Unit Play. Take #744 Oklahoma (-2.5) over Texas (7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6)
Unranked team as a home favorite against a ranked team.
2-Unit Play. Take #770 Georgia (-3.5) over Vanderbilt (7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6)
Unranked team as a home favorite against a ranked team.
2-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #758 Miami (PK) over Florida State (7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6) AND Take #791 Duke (+8.5) over North Carolina (9 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6)
Note: This is a 4.5-point teaser.
2-Unit Play. Take #783 Nebraska (+10.5) over Kansas State (8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6)
This play on Nebraska and the play on Tulsa are reverse line movement plays. Nearly 90 percent of the public is on Kansas State tonight and the line has already dropped a full point. The Wildcats are stellar underneath and shouldn't lose this game, but I think they could struggle a bit. I am not high on this KSU team at all and their spotty guard play still makes them a dicey bet.
2-Unit Play. Take #773 Tulsa (+9) over Houston (8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6)
1.5-Unit Play. Take #798 Baylor (-7.5) over Texas Tech (9 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6)
I liked this matchup even before the Bobby Knight debacle. Baylor was coming off a tough loss at Texas and should have a little more zip in their step when the Red Raiders come to down. Texas Tech has been an awful road team - even with the elder Knight at the helm.
That's it for today. Good luck.
3.5-Unit Play. Take #724 Duquesne (-1) over St. Joseph?s (7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6)
This is a great letdown spot to get in on against a team we've been riding for a month. St. Joe's will be without forward Ahmad Nivins, is coming off a blowout win over a rival Villanova, and is headed to Xavier for a huge game this weekend. That all makes this the perfect trap in Duquesne, a team that plays 10-deep and will be amped up for
2.5-Unit Play. Take #750 Bowling Green (-2.5) over Central Michigan (7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6)
Louis Orr seems to have his boys headed in the right direction, as the Falcons have won three of their last four and have played very well at home over the past month. Bowling Green already has three-point home wins over Miami, OH and Ohio, two teams that are better than shaky Central Michigan. CMU has been an underachiver for most of the year and is just 3-7 ATS in its last 10. The Chips have lost their last five road games by an average of 15 points apiece. The favorite is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings and the home team is 7-1 ATS in this series.
2.5-Unit Play. Take #786 Bradley (-6) over Missouri State (8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6)
Note: This was bumped from a 2.0 Unit play.
Daniel Ruffin's return has made all the difference and suddenly the Braves are a sleeper in the Missouri Valley. Bradley has covered four straight since regaining its top player and this team is still exceptional at home. Conversely, Missouri State has a lot of problem playing away from home (1-10), shooting under 30 percent from deep for the season on the road. The home team is 7-1 ATS in this series, Bradley is 39-19 ATS at home and SMS is 7-19 ATS in its last 26.
2-Unit Play. Take #730 Syracuse (-3) over Connecticut (7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6)
Unranked team as a home favorite against a ranked team.
2-Unit Play. Take #744 Oklahoma (-2.5) over Texas (7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6)
Unranked team as a home favorite against a ranked team.
2-Unit Play. Take #770 Georgia (-3.5) over Vanderbilt (7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6)
Unranked team as a home favorite against a ranked team.
2-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #758 Miami (PK) over Florida State (7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6) AND Take #791 Duke (+8.5) over North Carolina (9 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6)
Note: This is a 4.5-point teaser.
2-Unit Play. Take #783 Nebraska (+10.5) over Kansas State (8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6)
This play on Nebraska and the play on Tulsa are reverse line movement plays. Nearly 90 percent of the public is on Kansas State tonight and the line has already dropped a full point. The Wildcats are stellar underneath and shouldn't lose this game, but I think they could struggle a bit. I am not high on this KSU team at all and their spotty guard play still makes them a dicey bet.
2-Unit Play. Take #773 Tulsa (+9) over Houston (8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6)
1.5-Unit Play. Take #798 Baylor (-7.5) over Texas Tech (9 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6)
I liked this matchup even before the Bobby Knight debacle. Baylor was coming off a tough loss at Texas and should have a little more zip in their step when the Red Raiders come to down. Texas Tech has been an awful road team - even with the elder Knight at the helm.
That's it for today. Good luck.
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****BOOTLEGS PERSONAL PLAYS*****
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(6*) LAKERS -4
(5*) PORTLAND -5.5
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(8*) KANSAS ST. -10
(6*) GEORGIA -3.5
(6*) SYRACUSE -3
(6*) OHIO -4
OVERALL
39 - 31 - 2
+45 UNITS
There are a couple more games that I have my eye on, so I might be adding a few more plays a little later.
GOOD LUCK!!!
----NBA----
(6*) LAKERS -4
(5*) PORTLAND -5.5
----CBB-----
(8*) KANSAS ST. -10
(6*) GEORGIA -3.5
(6*) SYRACUSE -3
(6*) OHIO -4
OVERALL
39 - 31 - 2
+45 UNITS
There are a couple more games that I have my eye on, so I might be adding a few more plays a little later.
GOOD LUCK!!!
Wolkosky Milan
449-352-16 last one hundred sixty days
119-83-3 last fourty one days!
2-1 Yesterday
Today:
10* CHICAGO +6
10* MIA/DET UNDER 187
10* MIL/DAL OVER 187
that was some pick with the cavs money line yesterday :clap:
449-352-16 last one hundred sixty days
119-83-3 last fourty one days!
2-1 Yesterday
Today:
10* CHICAGO +6
10* MIA/DET UNDER 187
10* MIL/DAL OVER 187
that was some pick with the cavs money line yesterday :clap:
STRIKE POINT SPORTS
2-Unit Play. #725 Take Akron +1 over Western Michigan (7 pm)
A very big game in the MAC, both teams come in at 6-2 in conference play, however it will be the Zips that emerge out of this game as the winner. Akron has won and covered the last four meetings, as well as going 6-2 ATS in its last eight road games. The Zips are also 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games vs. the MAC. They get it done in Michigan.
2-Unit Play. #729 Take Connecticut +3.5 over Syracuse (7 pm)
UConn is the east coast's hottest program. They have won five in a row, including victories over ranked teams Indiana and Marquette, as well over rising Louisville. Syracuse hasn't showwn much defensively this year, and they are extremely thin, going no more than seven deep. With the Huskies' bigs, Connecticut should again win the rebounding and free throw edge, and getting 'Cuse in foul trouble will be a big advantage in this one. UConn keeps its winning streak going in the Carrier Dome.
3-Unit Play. #767 Take Notre Dame -1 over Seton Hall (7:30 pm)
Two Big East schools square off, both capable of putting a lot of points up. However, Notre Dame's size and physical nature down low with Luke Harongody and Rob Kurz, not to mention an thriving point guard in Kyle McAlarney will be the difference. This Irish team has really come together this season, and here they'll come through on the road to keep pace with first place Georgetown.
3-Unit Play. #769 Take Vanderbilt +4 over Georgia (7:30 pm)
The 'Dores have hopefully turned a corner in SEC play, taking care of business at home against Auburn. Vandy struggled on the road, but to teams that are arguably better or as good as them. Here facing Georgia, Vanderbilt is the stronger team, and they take this one outright. San Foster has really stepped up his game as a senior, and he'll bring a strong effort to lead the Commodores to the victory in Athens.
3-Unit Play. #788 Take Utah -3 over UNLV (8:30 pm)
A pretty strong team at home, the Utes get the check mark in this Mountain West clash. I don't think UNLV has been challenged much away from Vegas, and Utah could surely use this win to get back to .500 in league play and make a push towards the top of the league, or at least gain some momentum for the conference tournament. Utah covers as the small favorite.
2-Unit Play. #725 Take Akron +1 over Western Michigan (7 pm)
A very big game in the MAC, both teams come in at 6-2 in conference play, however it will be the Zips that emerge out of this game as the winner. Akron has won and covered the last four meetings, as well as going 6-2 ATS in its last eight road games. The Zips are also 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games vs. the MAC. They get it done in Michigan.
2-Unit Play. #729 Take Connecticut +3.5 over Syracuse (7 pm)
UConn is the east coast's hottest program. They have won five in a row, including victories over ranked teams Indiana and Marquette, as well over rising Louisville. Syracuse hasn't showwn much defensively this year, and they are extremely thin, going no more than seven deep. With the Huskies' bigs, Connecticut should again win the rebounding and free throw edge, and getting 'Cuse in foul trouble will be a big advantage in this one. UConn keeps its winning streak going in the Carrier Dome.
3-Unit Play. #767 Take Notre Dame -1 over Seton Hall (7:30 pm)
Two Big East schools square off, both capable of putting a lot of points up. However, Notre Dame's size and physical nature down low with Luke Harongody and Rob Kurz, not to mention an thriving point guard in Kyle McAlarney will be the difference. This Irish team has really come together this season, and here they'll come through on the road to keep pace with first place Georgetown.
3-Unit Play. #769 Take Vanderbilt +4 over Georgia (7:30 pm)
The 'Dores have hopefully turned a corner in SEC play, taking care of business at home against Auburn. Vandy struggled on the road, but to teams that are arguably better or as good as them. Here facing Georgia, Vanderbilt is the stronger team, and they take this one outright. San Foster has really stepped up his game as a senior, and he'll bring a strong effort to lead the Commodores to the victory in Athens.
3-Unit Play. #788 Take Utah -3 over UNLV (8:30 pm)
A pretty strong team at home, the Utes get the check mark in this Mountain West clash. I don't think UNLV has been challenged much away from Vegas, and Utah could surely use this win to get back to .500 in league play and make a push towards the top of the league, or at least gain some momentum for the conference tournament. Utah covers as the small favorite.
DOC'S SPORTS
4 Unit Play. #735 Take Ball State +16 over Kent State (7:00 pm) This is a mismatch in talent, but the Cardinals have been playing better of late and have not be blown out in a game since January 16th. They have lost four straight, but only one game has come by over ten points. The Flashes are coming off a tough loss against Toledo and will come out flat on Wednesday and allow Kent State to hang it this game for 40 minutes before losing by just 10 points.
4 Unit Play. #758 Take Miami -4 ? over Florida State (7:30 pm) Both teams have struggled during ACC Conference play but the Hurricanes still have an outstanding record when playing at the BankUnited Center. They are currently 10-1 and played pretty well @ Duke over the weekend. Tonight they will take it to their in-state rival and give us the cash.
5 Unit Play. #769 Take Vanderbilt +4 over Georgia (7:30 pm) The Dawgs sit at the bottom of the SEC East Standing and really have trouble scoring the basketball and putting up points. They have lost three straight games and not reached the sixties in two of this contests. Vandy has played a tough schedule this season and will be able to knock off Georgia and win this game straight-up.
4 Unit Play. #775 Take Kentucky -3 over Auburn (8:00 pm ESPN Fullcourt) The Cats are starting to put it together under their new coach and have dominated Auburn over the coarse of time winning 81 of the 98 all-time meetings. Kentucky plays outstanding defense and once they get a lead, they will be able to cruise to victory. They have won three straight games against Tennessee, South Carolina, and Georgia and those three are all better teams that what they will see tonight from the Tigers.
4 Unit Play. #786 Take Bradley -6 1/2 over Missouri State (8:00 pm) This is more a play against the Bears, who are terrible when the game does not take place @ the Hammond Center. The Braves were hit hard by injuries earlier this season, but are now healthy and have won five straight games. Bradley is a great three point shooting team and because of that will be able to reach 90 points this evening and thus be able to cover this touchdown spread. Jeremy Crouch will come up big yet again propelling the Braves to victory. Missouri State is just 1-8 on the road this season.
4 Unit Play. #792 Take North Carolina -4 over Duke (9:00 pm Raycom/ESPN) This is the game we have all been waiting for and it has nothing to do with the players on the court. Loud month Dick Vitale will make his debut for ESPN tonight when two of the top three squads in the nation square off at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. The line is low because Ty Lawson probably will not play, but Carolina has been blowing teams out at home all season long. The best player on the floor is Tyler Hansbrough and I do not think Duke has an answer for him inside. This should be an exciting game to watch and both teams can score points and thus UNC will be able to cover in this contest. Carolina beat Duke twice last season and tonight will complete the trifecta.
4 Unit Play. #801 Take Wilmington +1 ? over Delaware (9:00 pm) This is a play against the Blue Hens who after a hot start have fallen flat losing five out of six games including three straight. Wilmington has dominated this series winning 12 of the 15 match-ups and will jump on Delaware early and watch them throw in the towel on a season that started off so well.
4 Unit Play. #735 Take Ball State +16 over Kent State (7:00 pm) This is a mismatch in talent, but the Cardinals have been playing better of late and have not be blown out in a game since January 16th. They have lost four straight, but only one game has come by over ten points. The Flashes are coming off a tough loss against Toledo and will come out flat on Wednesday and allow Kent State to hang it this game for 40 minutes before losing by just 10 points.
4 Unit Play. #758 Take Miami -4 ? over Florida State (7:30 pm) Both teams have struggled during ACC Conference play but the Hurricanes still have an outstanding record when playing at the BankUnited Center. They are currently 10-1 and played pretty well @ Duke over the weekend. Tonight they will take it to their in-state rival and give us the cash.
5 Unit Play. #769 Take Vanderbilt +4 over Georgia (7:30 pm) The Dawgs sit at the bottom of the SEC East Standing and really have trouble scoring the basketball and putting up points. They have lost three straight games and not reached the sixties in two of this contests. Vandy has played a tough schedule this season and will be able to knock off Georgia and win this game straight-up.
4 Unit Play. #775 Take Kentucky -3 over Auburn (8:00 pm ESPN Fullcourt) The Cats are starting to put it together under their new coach and have dominated Auburn over the coarse of time winning 81 of the 98 all-time meetings. Kentucky plays outstanding defense and once they get a lead, they will be able to cruise to victory. They have won three straight games against Tennessee, South Carolina, and Georgia and those three are all better teams that what they will see tonight from the Tigers.
4 Unit Play. #786 Take Bradley -6 1/2 over Missouri State (8:00 pm) This is more a play against the Bears, who are terrible when the game does not take place @ the Hammond Center. The Braves were hit hard by injuries earlier this season, but are now healthy and have won five straight games. Bradley is a great three point shooting team and because of that will be able to reach 90 points this evening and thus be able to cover this touchdown spread. Jeremy Crouch will come up big yet again propelling the Braves to victory. Missouri State is just 1-8 on the road this season.
4 Unit Play. #792 Take North Carolina -4 over Duke (9:00 pm Raycom/ESPN) This is the game we have all been waiting for and it has nothing to do with the players on the court. Loud month Dick Vitale will make his debut for ESPN tonight when two of the top three squads in the nation square off at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. The line is low because Ty Lawson probably will not play, but Carolina has been blowing teams out at home all season long. The best player on the floor is Tyler Hansbrough and I do not think Duke has an answer for him inside. This should be an exciting game to watch and both teams can score points and thus UNC will be able to cover in this contest. Carolina beat Duke twice last season and tonight will complete the trifecta.
4 Unit Play. #801 Take Wilmington +1 ? over Delaware (9:00 pm) This is a play against the Blue Hens who after a hot start have fallen flat losing five out of six games including three straight. Wilmington has dominated this series winning 12 of the 15 match-ups and will jump on Delaware early and watch them throw in the towel on a season that started off so well.
ATS LOCK
5 Utah -3 1/2 CBB
4 Miami Fl -4 1/2
4 Iowa +7 1/2
3 UConn +3
ATS FINANCIAL
4 UTEP -6 1/2
3 N Carol -3 1/2
3 Miss St. -8 1/2
5 Utah -3 1/2 CBB
4 Miami Fl -4 1/2
4 Iowa +7 1/2
3 UConn +3
ATS FINANCIAL
4 UTEP -6 1/2
3 N Carol -3 1/2
3 Miss St. -8 1/2
Drew Gordon
Drew Gordon
Drew Gordon
Today's Games...
1. 400,000♦ Bradley
2. 50,000♦ St. Joseph's
3. 50,000♦ Wake Forest
4. 50,000♦ Hornets
1. Bradley- Great spot for Bradley, which finds itself in the perfect position to get some real revenge on a Missouri State team that's struggling right now. When I say "revenge" I mean it, as the Bears have won (and covered) against the Braves in 4 straight meetings, including once already this season & an 8-point win in Peoria last season. Tonight its payback time, and the way these two teams are playing right now, the timing couldn't better...
Missouri State has lost 4 of its last 5 games SU and all 5 ATS, including getting destroyed at Evansville 84-65 as 6-point favorites! They're playing garbage ball right now, scoring 61 ppg on just 37% shooting over that span. Not only that, but they've letup bigtime on defense, allowing 70 ppg on a ridiculous 49% shooting. They allow those kind of numbers here tonight, and they'll get blown out of the gym, plain and simple.
Bradley meanwhile is surging, winners of 5 straight (4-1 ATS), and playing like it. Remember the Bears blowout loss at Evansville mentioned above? Well, the Braves are coming off a 72-59 win and cover at Evansville Saturday, for those of you who like to compare opponents in-common. Also, while Bradley may be only 7-5 SU in Peoria this season, they're 39-19-3 ATS over their last 61 home games, not to mention the home team is 7-1 ATS over their last 8 meetings in this series!
Also, consider the match ups are right for Bradley, as Missouri State is a frontcourt-heavy team that doesn't rebound the ball particularly well. The Braves didn't have their second-leading scorer last time these two met, G Daniel Ruffin, who's 19 points 6 asissts and 6 rebounds against Evansville propelled the Braves to victory. When Bradley has their 4-guard attack firing on all cylinders, especially at home, they're extremely tough to beat.
Finally, its hard to ignore the fact that Missouri State is 1-10 ATS over their last 11 road games & 7-19 ATS over their last 26 games overall. With all the factors mentioned above, from revenge, to home court, to their recent play, to the trends... How could you possibly side with anyone but Bradley in this match up?! Look for the Braves to protect their house and grab the cash tonight in Peoria!
Take Bradley comfortably over Missouri State as your top-rated play of the day.
2. St. Joseph's- While I like what Duquesne has done this season, they're in the midst of a slump, losers of 4 of their last 6 SUATS. I myself wondered how effective coach Everhart's "1040" pressure system would work over the course of a season. His quick substitutions keep his players fresh, but never allow for anyone to get into an offensive rythmn. It appears as though it may be starting to back-fire, as the Dukes looked pathetic at St. Bonaventure, a team they should've crushed as 11-point favorites, but lost handily 74-59.
More of the same tonight, as it appears even the players may be starting to lose faith in coach Everhart's system. St. Joseph's is a rock-solid, fundamentally sound match up nightmare for this Duquesne squad... Exactly the type of team they don't want to see after a devastating St. Bonaventure loss.
Why are they match up nightmare? Because coach Martelli's bigmen are playing well, and while Shawn James is a shot-blocking machine, he'll have his work cut out for him against a deep and talented Hawks frontline of Pat Calathes, Ahmad Nivins, and Rob Ferguson. Coach Everhart has to make a choice, either get overpowered with only James on the court, or go against his system and start two forwards... Either way this Dukes team is in trouble.
Finally, the one edge the Dukes might have had was with Kojo Mensah, their transfer guard, but not so much anymore. He got benched for a time against St. Bonaventure for lack of intensity, and coach Everhart may be dealing with some disgruntled players who want more than just 22+ minutes per game in his quick-substitution system. This game has all the makings of a serious collapse for the Dukes, and the Hawks are more than happy to do it.
Take St. Joseph's plus the points over Duquesne in this A-10 match up.
3. Wake Forest- While the Deacons have been up-and-down this season, one thing you cannot deny is their play at the Lawrence Joel Coliseum, where they're 12-0 SU and 5-1-1 ATS this season. They're coming off impressive ACC home wins and covers against Miami-Florida and Florida State, two teams that already beat Georgia Tech SUATS this season. More of the same tonight and here's why:
The fact that the Yellow Jackets have been a terrible bet on the road for some time now cannot be ignored, going 6-13 ATS over their last 19 away, including 4-6 ATS this season. True, they've won two straight road games, at Virginia and at NC State, but I'm still not convinced. Their defense is far to porous to consider them in this contest, allowing 80 ppg on 45% shooting on the highway this season.
Match ups are close, but we'll give the nod to the Deacons, who've seen guards Teague and Smith step up big in the absence of L.D. Williams. In the frontcourt, you've got to love Wake's freshman F James Johnson, who should do real well against a smallish Yellow Jackets frontline. 7-footer Chas McFarland is still a work in progress, but G-Tech has no one even close in size, which should open up the paint for Johnson to goto work, as the Yellow Jackets struggle to match up.
Bottom line, until Wake Forest gives me a reason not to side with them at the Lawrence Joel Coliseum, I'll keep riding the gravy train! Guys, this Wake team is terrible on the road (1-7 SU), but from one reason or another, they go 110% at home and its showed in the win column and in their backers' bankrolls! Wake rolls in this one!
Take Wake Forest over Georgia Tech in this ACC showdown.
4. Hornets- Good spot to hop on the Hornets, as everyone is seemingly fading them because they've lost 3 straight games, but that's exactly the reason why I'm siding with them in this one. What better way to get right back in the Western Conference conversation than to beat the Suns at home... I'm not saying they'll win outright, I'm saying they give a "max-effort" tonight in an attempt to prove all their sudden doubters wrong tonight.
Guys, let's make one thing clear, New Orleans has beaten the Suns already twice this season, including a 118-113 outright win in Phoenix January 5th. They've also covered 4 straight against them, and come into this game looking to bounce back, and still scoring more than enough points to stick with Nash and company.
The problem the Hornets have been having is on defense, but we all know defense goes out the window when these two teams meet up. This is exactly the kind of game the Hornets need to get back on their feet, because as good as the Suns are at home, they're still only 9-12-1 ATS there this season. Note the Hornets have been money on the road, going an outstanding 22-7-1 ATS over their last 30 away games!
Finally, we all know this game features the two of the best point guards in the NBA, but there's some trouble brewing in Phoenix. The pending departure of Shawn Marion, and the subsequent addition of one of the biggest egos in the NBA, Shaquille O'Neal, has to be a distraction. Basically, Suns management is saying: "We can't do it with this team, " and that has to hurt what was one of more united teams in the West.
In the end, the Hornets are more than capable of beating the Suns outright here, but we'll take the points, and watch New Orleans rebound against a distracted Suns team, that's waiting around for their 35-year old broken-down saviour (good luck with that)!
Take the Hornets plus the points over the Suns in this NBA match up.
Drew Gordon
Drew Gordon
Today's Games...
1. 400,000♦ Bradley
2. 50,000♦ St. Joseph's
3. 50,000♦ Wake Forest
4. 50,000♦ Hornets
1. Bradley- Great spot for Bradley, which finds itself in the perfect position to get some real revenge on a Missouri State team that's struggling right now. When I say "revenge" I mean it, as the Bears have won (and covered) against the Braves in 4 straight meetings, including once already this season & an 8-point win in Peoria last season. Tonight its payback time, and the way these two teams are playing right now, the timing couldn't better...
Missouri State has lost 4 of its last 5 games SU and all 5 ATS, including getting destroyed at Evansville 84-65 as 6-point favorites! They're playing garbage ball right now, scoring 61 ppg on just 37% shooting over that span. Not only that, but they've letup bigtime on defense, allowing 70 ppg on a ridiculous 49% shooting. They allow those kind of numbers here tonight, and they'll get blown out of the gym, plain and simple.
Bradley meanwhile is surging, winners of 5 straight (4-1 ATS), and playing like it. Remember the Bears blowout loss at Evansville mentioned above? Well, the Braves are coming off a 72-59 win and cover at Evansville Saturday, for those of you who like to compare opponents in-common. Also, while Bradley may be only 7-5 SU in Peoria this season, they're 39-19-3 ATS over their last 61 home games, not to mention the home team is 7-1 ATS over their last 8 meetings in this series!
Also, consider the match ups are right for Bradley, as Missouri State is a frontcourt-heavy team that doesn't rebound the ball particularly well. The Braves didn't have their second-leading scorer last time these two met, G Daniel Ruffin, who's 19 points 6 asissts and 6 rebounds against Evansville propelled the Braves to victory. When Bradley has their 4-guard attack firing on all cylinders, especially at home, they're extremely tough to beat.
Finally, its hard to ignore the fact that Missouri State is 1-10 ATS over their last 11 road games & 7-19 ATS over their last 26 games overall. With all the factors mentioned above, from revenge, to home court, to their recent play, to the trends... How could you possibly side with anyone but Bradley in this match up?! Look for the Braves to protect their house and grab the cash tonight in Peoria!
Take Bradley comfortably over Missouri State as your top-rated play of the day.
2. St. Joseph's- While I like what Duquesne has done this season, they're in the midst of a slump, losers of 4 of their last 6 SUATS. I myself wondered how effective coach Everhart's "1040" pressure system would work over the course of a season. His quick substitutions keep his players fresh, but never allow for anyone to get into an offensive rythmn. It appears as though it may be starting to back-fire, as the Dukes looked pathetic at St. Bonaventure, a team they should've crushed as 11-point favorites, but lost handily 74-59.
More of the same tonight, as it appears even the players may be starting to lose faith in coach Everhart's system. St. Joseph's is a rock-solid, fundamentally sound match up nightmare for this Duquesne squad... Exactly the type of team they don't want to see after a devastating St. Bonaventure loss.
Why are they match up nightmare? Because coach Martelli's bigmen are playing well, and while Shawn James is a shot-blocking machine, he'll have his work cut out for him against a deep and talented Hawks frontline of Pat Calathes, Ahmad Nivins, and Rob Ferguson. Coach Everhart has to make a choice, either get overpowered with only James on the court, or go against his system and start two forwards... Either way this Dukes team is in trouble.
Finally, the one edge the Dukes might have had was with Kojo Mensah, their transfer guard, but not so much anymore. He got benched for a time against St. Bonaventure for lack of intensity, and coach Everhart may be dealing with some disgruntled players who want more than just 22+ minutes per game in his quick-substitution system. This game has all the makings of a serious collapse for the Dukes, and the Hawks are more than happy to do it.
Take St. Joseph's plus the points over Duquesne in this A-10 match up.
3. Wake Forest- While the Deacons have been up-and-down this season, one thing you cannot deny is their play at the Lawrence Joel Coliseum, where they're 12-0 SU and 5-1-1 ATS this season. They're coming off impressive ACC home wins and covers against Miami-Florida and Florida State, two teams that already beat Georgia Tech SUATS this season. More of the same tonight and here's why:
The fact that the Yellow Jackets have been a terrible bet on the road for some time now cannot be ignored, going 6-13 ATS over their last 19 away, including 4-6 ATS this season. True, they've won two straight road games, at Virginia and at NC State, but I'm still not convinced. Their defense is far to porous to consider them in this contest, allowing 80 ppg on 45% shooting on the highway this season.
Match ups are close, but we'll give the nod to the Deacons, who've seen guards Teague and Smith step up big in the absence of L.D. Williams. In the frontcourt, you've got to love Wake's freshman F James Johnson, who should do real well against a smallish Yellow Jackets frontline. 7-footer Chas McFarland is still a work in progress, but G-Tech has no one even close in size, which should open up the paint for Johnson to goto work, as the Yellow Jackets struggle to match up.
Bottom line, until Wake Forest gives me a reason not to side with them at the Lawrence Joel Coliseum, I'll keep riding the gravy train! Guys, this Wake team is terrible on the road (1-7 SU), but from one reason or another, they go 110% at home and its showed in the win column and in their backers' bankrolls! Wake rolls in this one!
Take Wake Forest over Georgia Tech in this ACC showdown.
4. Hornets- Good spot to hop on the Hornets, as everyone is seemingly fading them because they've lost 3 straight games, but that's exactly the reason why I'm siding with them in this one. What better way to get right back in the Western Conference conversation than to beat the Suns at home... I'm not saying they'll win outright, I'm saying they give a "max-effort" tonight in an attempt to prove all their sudden doubters wrong tonight.
Guys, let's make one thing clear, New Orleans has beaten the Suns already twice this season, including a 118-113 outright win in Phoenix January 5th. They've also covered 4 straight against them, and come into this game looking to bounce back, and still scoring more than enough points to stick with Nash and company.
The problem the Hornets have been having is on defense, but we all know defense goes out the window when these two teams meet up. This is exactly the kind of game the Hornets need to get back on their feet, because as good as the Suns are at home, they're still only 9-12-1 ATS there this season. Note the Hornets have been money on the road, going an outstanding 22-7-1 ATS over their last 30 away games!
Finally, we all know this game features the two of the best point guards in the NBA, but there's some trouble brewing in Phoenix. The pending departure of Shawn Marion, and the subsequent addition of one of the biggest egos in the NBA, Shaquille O'Neal, has to be a distraction. Basically, Suns management is saying: "We can't do it with this team, " and that has to hurt what was one of more united teams in the West.
In the end, the Hornets are more than capable of beating the Suns outright here, but we'll take the points, and watch New Orleans rebound against a distracted Suns team, that's waiting around for their 35-year old broken-down saviour (good luck with that)!
Take the Hornets plus the points over the Suns in this NBA match up.
Black magic Sports
Black magic Sports
NBA:
5 Unit Black Magic Spurs/Wizards BEST BET on Washington +7
The Washington Wizards will take advantage of big injuries to a couple of key players for San Antonio. The Spurs can only go so far without their floor general in Tony Parker. An injury to a key role player in Brent Barry has taken away the Spurs? efficiency from 3-point range when teams double-team Tim Duncan. The Wizards will be able to double-team Duncan all night while not paying the price by leaving below-average 3-point shooters open from the outside. The Spurs own a losing road record this season while Washington is 15-10 ATS in their 25 home games. The old spurs will have tired legs tonight. San Antonio is 1-8 ATS when playing on back-to-back days this season. Cash in with Washington as the underdog.
NCAA Basketball:
3 Unit Sharp Play on Syracuse -3.5
The Syracuse Orangemen are finally playing team basketball after a rough start to the year with many talented freshman. These young guys have grown up in a hurry and an impressive road win over Villanova by 14 points their last time out proves it. Syracuse has won 3 straight games now and playing this one at home against Uconn will make the difference. Syracuse owns 12 home wins already this season. They own back-to-back wins over Uconn by 13 and 10 points respectively. Uconn is 2-11 ATS as an underdog over the last 2 seasons. Uconn is 0-9 ATS in road games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons. Cash in with Syracuse as the favorite.
3 Unit Sharp Play on Minnesota -5.5
The Minnesota Golden Gophers get the luxury of playing the worst team in the Big Ten conference tonight. With 5 starters back this season, Minnesota will not be having a letdown against Northwestern Wednesday. Northwestern has only covered the spread once this season when playing at home. They lost by 19 points at Minnesota already this season. Northwestern is 0-8 in Big Ten play. Tubby Smith has the Gophers headed in the right direction with a 13-7 record on the season. Cash in with Minnesota as the favorite.
3 Unit Sharp Play on Rice +10.5
The Rice Owls may be one of the worst teams in Conference USA, but they aren?t that far behind East Carolina. East Carolina is just 7-12 on the season and have lost 4 straight games SU and ATS. Rice may be riding a big losing streak, but the Owls have been very competitive in going 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Rice is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 lined games as well. Rice is 15-3 ATS on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons. East Carolina is 1-9 ATS as a favorite over the last 3 seasons. Cash in with Rice as the underdog.
Black magic Sports
NBA:
5 Unit Black Magic Spurs/Wizards BEST BET on Washington +7
The Washington Wizards will take advantage of big injuries to a couple of key players for San Antonio. The Spurs can only go so far without their floor general in Tony Parker. An injury to a key role player in Brent Barry has taken away the Spurs? efficiency from 3-point range when teams double-team Tim Duncan. The Wizards will be able to double-team Duncan all night while not paying the price by leaving below-average 3-point shooters open from the outside. The Spurs own a losing road record this season while Washington is 15-10 ATS in their 25 home games. The old spurs will have tired legs tonight. San Antonio is 1-8 ATS when playing on back-to-back days this season. Cash in with Washington as the underdog.
NCAA Basketball:
3 Unit Sharp Play on Syracuse -3.5
The Syracuse Orangemen are finally playing team basketball after a rough start to the year with many talented freshman. These young guys have grown up in a hurry and an impressive road win over Villanova by 14 points their last time out proves it. Syracuse has won 3 straight games now and playing this one at home against Uconn will make the difference. Syracuse owns 12 home wins already this season. They own back-to-back wins over Uconn by 13 and 10 points respectively. Uconn is 2-11 ATS as an underdog over the last 2 seasons. Uconn is 0-9 ATS in road games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons. Cash in with Syracuse as the favorite.
3 Unit Sharp Play on Minnesota -5.5
The Minnesota Golden Gophers get the luxury of playing the worst team in the Big Ten conference tonight. With 5 starters back this season, Minnesota will not be having a letdown against Northwestern Wednesday. Northwestern has only covered the spread once this season when playing at home. They lost by 19 points at Minnesota already this season. Northwestern is 0-8 in Big Ten play. Tubby Smith has the Gophers headed in the right direction with a 13-7 record on the season. Cash in with Minnesota as the favorite.
3 Unit Sharp Play on Rice +10.5
The Rice Owls may be one of the worst teams in Conference USA, but they aren?t that far behind East Carolina. East Carolina is just 7-12 on the season and have lost 4 straight games SU and ATS. Rice may be riding a big losing streak, but the Owls have been very competitive in going 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Rice is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 lined games as well. Rice is 15-3 ATS on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons. East Carolina is 1-9 ATS as a favorite over the last 3 seasons. Cash in with Rice as the underdog.
