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NBA
Golden St -7.5
Denver +2.5
Washington -2.5
Ferringo
5-Unit Play. Take #525 LaSalle (-4) over Penn
The Explorers are not an awful team and they have been playing much better as of late. Oh, and Penn is awful. LaSalle’s last five losses have all come against teams in the top half of Div. I, with three coming as close defeats to Top 75 clubs. I think they have a score to settle with the Quakers, who have beaten them in five straight but don’t have nearly the talent that they’ve boasted the last few years. Penn hasn’t laced them up in 10 days and three of their five wins have come against teams ranked #316 to #339 (out of a possible #340). Their average margin of defeat – excluding a 36-point loss at UNC – is 21.9 points, and that includes a 15-point beat down at home against #336 Howard and a 30-point blowout at Florida Gulf Coast. I’m looking for LaSalle in a walk in this Big 5 rivalry game. LaSalle is 6-1 ATS in their last seven and 5-0 ATS on the road, while Penn is 6-20-2 ATS in its last 28 nonconference games and 0-7-1 ATS in its last eight against the A-10.
1-Unit Play. Take #528 Baylor (-6) over Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State is a pathetic 2-12 ATS in its last 14 road games and 6-13-1 ATS in its last 20 conference games. They haven’t left Stillwater in a month and have played on the road just that once since before Thanksgiving. They are 0-4 on the road this season, losing by an average of 19 points per game. They aren’t going to get beat by 19 tonight but Baylor should be able to lay double digits on them.
1.5-Unit Play. Take #535 Nebraska (-2.5) over Colorado
This won’t exactly be a letdown spot for the Huskers since they were never in that game against Kansas. I think they’re going to want to cleanse themselves of that beating and will take it out on a weak Buffaloes squad. Colorado has not beaten a single decent team this year, with their best win coming over a young Air Force squad. Colorado’s margin of defeat is 14 points and they are 7-19 ATS at home. Nebraska has been a poor road team but they are 9-4 ATS after a double-digit home loss. They have also gone 5-2 ATS in this series.
1.5-Unit Play. Take #539 Kentucky (+9.5) over Mississippi State Don't know if I trust any SEC team to be laying this much to another SEC team.
1-Unit Play. Take #533 Miami (+2) over Boston College
We’re catching a youthful Eagles team off a game in which they shot 66.1 percent from the field and rung up 112 points. I think they’re going to find the sledding a little tougher against the Hurricanes and their strong perimeter defense. All four of B.C.’s losses have come at home this year and I think this streaky team can be had.
Marco D' Angleo
CBB Sides
double-dime bet Michigan St. -7.5 vs Ohio St.
Analysis: You can expect a HUGE effort from Michigan St. tonight after their embarrassing performance on Saturday scoring just 36 points. Vegas has given us great line value here as Michigan St should be a 10 point favorite but the line has been over adjusted. I expect Michigan St. to win by 12-15 Points. TAKE MICHIGAN ST. as MARCO'S 5* COLLEGE KEY RELEASE and make them a DOUBLE DIME PLAY
three2won
DET / TOR Over 182.5
Alex Smart
2*Suns / Clippers UNDER 208
The Phoenix Suns have a way of playing down to their opponents, and with them going up against a LA Clippers team that Im sure their over looking I will not be surprised with a effort that is less than explosive. The Clippers have scored more than 100 points only 3 times in their L/25 games, and are no way equipped for a run and gun battle. With that said look for the Clippers, to come out here and try to be very physical in what Im sure is going to be slow methodical effort on their part. Final notes & Key Trends: The Clippers are 0-13 on the UNDER off a loss in which they led at the end of the third quarter(Which happened last time out). Clippers have gone under in 9 of their L/10 as a home underdog of 5 to 10.5 points. These teams have gone under in 5 straight meetings. Play Under
Pac Star
Chicago Bulls +6
JB Sports
Clippers
Bryan Leonard
4* Maryland -7.5
Winning Points
Cleveland over Memphis* by 15
ATS LOCK
4 Boston College -2
4 Evansville + 6 1/2
ATS FINANCIAL
3 Cleveland - 1 1/2 NBA
3 Mich St. -8
Frank Rosenthal
NBA
501 Bulls+7
504 Hawks-2
505 Raptors+9
516 Clippers+8.5
College Hoops
520 Michigan St-7.5 & Under 136
523 Cincy+12.5
528 Baylor-5.5
533 Miami Fl+2.5
537 Wf+7.5
545 Byu+2
Seabass
All 10*'s
NHL
Montreal
Anaheim
Tampa Bay
College Ball
Miami
N. Iowa
Nebraska
New Mex
NBA
Det
Rocketman Sports
Play On: 3* Colorado +100
Colorado is 6-1 this year in non-conference games. Avalanche are 5-1 in their last 6 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation. Avalanche are 9-3 in their last 12 Tuesday games. Avalanche are 19-7 in their last 26 vs. Eastern Conference. Avalanche are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. Southeast. Avalanche are 256-126-38 in their last 420 vs. a team with a losing record. Lightning are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. Western Conference. Lightning are 2-5 in their last 7 games playing on 2 days rest. Lightning are 7-19 in their last 26 overall. Lightning are 1-4 in their last 5 games as a home favorite. Lightning are 1-4 in their last 5 games as a favorite. Lightning are 0-4 in their last 4 home games. Lightning are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a win. Avalanche are 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings. We'll play Colorado for 3 units tonight!
Ohio State @ Michigan State
Play On: 1* Michigan State -8
Michigan State is 24-4 ATS since 1997 and 10-0 ATS last 3 years as a home favorite of 6 1/2 to 9 points. Michigan State is scoring 80.5 points per game at home this year. Michigan State is allowing only 62.3 points per game overall this year and 60.9 points per game at home this season. Buckeyes are 7-15 ATS in their last 22 games as a road underdog of 7.0-12.5. Buckeyes are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning SU record. Buckeyes are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a SU loss. Spartans are 21-6 ATS in their last 27 games as a home favorite of 7.0-12.5. Spartans are 39-13-1 ATS in their last 53 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5. Spartans are 21-7 ATS in their last 28 games after allowing less than 50 points in their previous game. Spartans are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning SU record. Buckeyes are 3-7 ATS in the last 10 meetings. We'll recommend a small play on Michigan State tonight!
Bryan Leonard Comp
GAME: Washington Wizards @ New York Knicks
PICK: Washington Wizards
With lines of -2 now hitting the board it's time to jump in with the far superior team. Many are expecting a letdown after the Wizards defeated the Celtics yesterday, but that didn't seem to bother them after beating Boston on Saturday. This is a team that is 5-3 in the second game of a back to back this season, they are also 9-3 ATS visiting New York. Keep in mind that these same Knicks are also coming off a huge upset, beating Detroit by 24 points on Sunday. If any team is to feel the letdown effects it will be the Knicks. We are getting supreme line value here as well. Washington is laying just 2 1/2 points here while in the past few games Houston laid 5 1/2 and Toronto gave the Knicks the same 5 1/2 points. Yet todays opponent Washington has a better year to date record than either the Rockets or the Raptors. Granted the Wizards are playing without rest but so were the Rockets. Simply put we are getting 3 to 3 1/2 points of value we simply can't afford to pass up.
PLAY WASHINGTON
WAYNE ROOT:
Chairman - Mississippi St
Millionaire - Colorado
Money Maker - Pistons
No Limit - Miami Fl
Insider Circle - Wake Forest
Billionaire - UNLV
Vernon Croy
San Jose Sharks vs. Phoenix Coyotes (NHL) Premium Play
Pick: Money Line: -139 San Jose Sharks Play Title: 20 Unit NHL Game of the Week
20 Units, Take San Jose ML -139, The Sharks are the better overall team here tonight and they are 6-1 SU after allowing 4 or more goals this season. The Sharks are also 11-3 on the road this season when the posted total is 5 or less while Phoenix is just 2-6 at home when the total is 5 or less this season. The Sharks penalty kill has been solid on the road with opponents converting just 7.8% against them and their powerplay has been on fire converting at 30% over their last 5 games. This pick falls into one of my NHL systems and the Sharks have won 7 of their last 9 games including 4 straight on the road.
RAS Total
Ohio St/Michigan St Over 135 1 Unit
Indian Cowboy
Michigan vs. Ohio State
I have both of these teams ranked in the top 25 in the power rankings and I would not be surprised if Ohio State falls within the cover here. Keep in mind that Ohio State did not win at Purdue dissappointingly, but at the same time Michigan State comes off a loss - and they haven't necessarily dominated at home. Michigan State only beat Minny and Purdue by 6 and 3 points and I think Ohio State will have something to say about losing back to back games on the road in conference play - they are likely to lose - but I think they fall within the spread in a tight ballgame.
Miami of Florida vs. Boston College
This is Miami of Florida's just 3rd true road game, but do not sleep on this team as this team went on the road to defeat Mississippi State outright, a game that I had pegged out and I would not be surprised if they went on the road to defeat BC outright as well. This team is 13-1 and has only lost to to
Winthrop on neutral footing while Boston College is 9-4 at home and have lost to Providence and Umass, 2 top 50 teams and Miami of Florida is a top 25 team in the power rankings. Once again, I wouldn't be surprised if Miami of Florida wins this game outright here.
Indiana State vs. Missouri State
Missouri State is a hit or miss type of team, but I have Indiana State losing by less than the cover here as they are still a top 100 team that can play competitive ball and even defeated Southen Illinois at home while Missouri State relies heavily on its outside shot - this is the same team that destroyed Wichita State but fell short to Creighton at home. I have Indiana State losing by 5 here according to my spreadsheets.
Southern Illinois vs. Evansville
There is no reason an 0-6 team should be laying 5 on the road against an Evansville team. Southern Illinios is not the team of old as they have continued to struggle on the road as they are outside the top 250 when they are on the road did lose to Drake by just 3 points at home so I wouldn't be surprised at all with an Evansville outright win here or falling within the cover as well.
NBA Tuesday Research
NBA Notes
I want you to note that out of the 7 basketball games yesterday - 6 of the underdogs covered and it if it wasn't for the 27 to 15, 4th quarter for the Jazz, the Bucks too would have covered last night as the Jazz ended up covering by a 0.5 to 1 point. Also, note the return of Kevin Martin to the lineup and it is obviously significant given that he dropped nearly 40 points upon his return and will be a huge offensive boost for the Kings - and the Kings are likely to be Giant killers at ARCO once again.
Denver vs. Atlanta
The Nuggets come off that tough loss on the road and look to bounce-back today and to their credit, they have won some tough road games including at Dallas. Atlanta is a decent team at home as they are 12-8 but do have some tough home loss including Washington and are 0-3 against teams ranked in the early teens which is what Denver is ranked. However, I would not be surprised if the Hawks ended up winning this game here as they are still a very tough team to beat at home despite Denver coming off the tough loss to the Bobcats.
Chicago vs. Orlando
Chicago comes off an ugly loss to Atlanta, but Atlanta was also playing with a chip on its shoulder due to the fact that they were accused of cheating from teh Miami Heat foul-keeping incident. Orlando comes off a terrible road trip where they have lost 3 of 4 straight up and they have lost back to back home games as well to both Houston and New Jersey. Thus, both teams look to rebound here. The total took a dip offshore upon opening and I would not be surprised to see an under here or a Bulls cover. The Bulls also have revenge from the last time they played as they lost in 108 to 110 on their home floor against Orlando.
Washington vs. New York
I typically dislike huge public favorites, but with over 70% of the public on Washington, yet, with Washington playing such solid basketball right now and the Knicks getting some respect ove the big win over the Pistons, it is tough to ignore washington despite them being a huge public favorite. Washington has won their last 5 of 6 ballgames including road wins at Atlanta and Boston but are playing a back to back against a more rested Knicks team.
Toronto vs. Detroit
How will Detroit respond to their offensive output and showing in quite some time? Well we'll see if Flip Saunders gets his boys to play today against a very good Raps team. Detroit beat this team 101-85 on the road earlier this year and I would not be surprised one bit if they simply blow out the Raptors as although the Raps are solid and have won 3 in a row, they did lose on the road to Houston by 11, Seattle by 8 and Phoenix by 19 on the road.
Memphis vs. Cleveland
Memphis comes off 4 straight losses while Cleveland has won 7 of their last 9 ballgames, but keep in mind most of those wins was during their home stretch. Cleveland has lost on the road to New York, New Jersey and Charlotte and Memphis comes off a tough road loss to the Lakers where they were double-digit underdogs that fell short by just 1 point. I would not be surprised to see Memphis win this game possibly outright over the Cavs who are relatively weak on the road as compared to home.
Phoenix v.s L.A. Clippers
Keep in mind that these 2 teams met earlier this year twice and although Phoenix blew out L.A. the firs time, they met again and L.A. lost by just 6 points on the road at Phoenix. Now, they are 7 point dogs at home. Phoenix has lost their last 3 covers and the Clippers continue to struggle as they have lost their last 9 of 10 striaght up - but to their credit, did cover against the Spurs at home with a similar spread. This team does have Mobley, Maggette, Kaman and Thomas that are carrying the load and I wouldn't be surprised if they put up yet another big fight at home today similar to what the Sonics did to the Lakers last night.
JK free play: San Jose -140
The San Jose Sharks travel to Phoenix to take on the Coyotes after a disappointing loss in their last game against the Anaheim Ducks. The loss did not sit well with the Sharks after the game despite them getting a point out of the overtime contest. "We had them tonight," Sharks forward Jeremy Roenick was quoted as saying. "They had no business getting a point, but give them a lot of credit. They kept coming and coming like the champions they are. Give them credit for that - but those are games we can't let go." The Sharks take on a Coyotes team that has traveled about 3,800 miles since Friday that had them in Vancouver and Minnesota before returning home either late Sunday night or early Monday morning. The Sharks crushed the Coyotes in the first three meetings they played this season, winning by a collective 15-2 score. San Jose also won the fourth game 1-0 before finally losing to them in their last meeting 3-2. The Sharks are the best road team in the league with a record of 16-6 while the Coyotes are the worst home team in the league at 8-11. Look for San Jose to tire out an exhausted Phoenix team tonight with their size. Take the Sharks.
Special K Comp Mich St -7
Special K
20* Baylor
Gold Medal Club
10* NBA Denver ML/over 208
CBB:
25*Ohio State +8.5
10*
Oklahoma State +6.5
Evansville +6.5
Penn State ML
NHL:10*
Montreal
Tampa Bay