2-26-13

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Study Group: Tuesday's Top 25 NCB Betting Notes

Check out our quick-hitting betting notes on Tuesday’s ranked college basketball games:

(17) Memphis at Xavier (+3.5)

The Tigers' 17-game win streak is tied with Akron for the longest active streak in the nation, and it's the fifth-longest stretch in school history. The Musketeers have won three of their last five but are coming off a 75-71 loss to Virginia Commonwealth on Saturday in which they blew a 17-point lead in the second half. Xavier is 9-3 at home this season with all three losses coming by five points or less — against Vanderbilt, Wofford and Virginia Commonwealth. Eight of Xavier's 11 losses have been by seven points or fewer, including six defeats by four points or fewer. The Musketeers are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games.

(1) Indiana at Minnesota (+5.5)

The Hoosiers have a 1 1/2-game lead over Michigan State in the Big Ten race and have won four straight contests. Indiana is well-rested with seven days in between games after winning at Michigan State on Feb. 19. Minnesota has suffered back-to-back losses of 21 points against Iowa and 26 to Ohio State. The Golden Gophers are averaging only 51.4 points over their last five contests and are 0-5-1 ATS in their last six games overall.

(6) Florida at Tennessee (+9)

Florida, which has won four of five, can clinch a double-bye in the SEC Tournament by winning at surging Tennessee. The Gators lead the 14-team conference by two games after Saturday’s 71-54 revenge win over Arkansas. Florida has held 19 opponents under 60 points, while the Gators have failed to hit 60 only once. The Vols have scored over 80 points in three straight regular-season SEC games for the first time since 2000 and are 5-0 ATS in their last five overall.

Nebraska at (16) Wisconsin (-15.5)

Wisconsin has won five of its last six games, including a 65-62 OT win over the Wolverines on Feb. 9 and, most recently, a 69-41 rout of Northwestern on Wednesday. The Badgers prevailed 47-41 over Nebraska in their first meeting on Jan. 6 and have won four in a row in the head-to-head series. The Cornhuskers are 0-8 against ranked teams this season.

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See Spot. See Spot Bet: This Week's Best Spot Bet Opportunities
by Jason Logan

Spot bets are a classic handicapping practice that have proven profitable no matter what sport you’re betting. Whether it’s a team looking past this week’s opponent, one coming off a hard-fought victory, or a rough patch of schedule, bettors can find value picking their spots.

Lookahead Spot

A three-game skid looks to be in the past for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who have won two straight heading into Wednesday’s walk-through versus the New Orleans Hornets. But if you think the Big Easy Bugs are going to be just that – easy – think again.

Oklahoma City has a nasty chunk of schedule on the way, starting in Denver Friday. The Thunder then face the Clippers, Lakers and Knicks. Needless to say, Wednesday’s home game with the Hornets isn’t circled on the calendar. New Orleans has been at its best on the road, going 19-11 ATS and averaging 96.7 points away from home (compared to 91.9 in New Orleans).

Letdown Spot

The Ivy League crown will likely be decided when conference-leading Harvard takes on No. 2 Princeton in New Jersey Friday night. The Tigers (7-2) are 1.5 games behind the Crimson (9-1) after going 3-1 SU and ATS on a recent four-game road stretch. The lone loss in that span was a 69-57 beating at Harvard as 1.5-point road underdogs on Feb. 16.

Princeton will give all it has versus Harvard and L. Stockwell Jadwin Gymnasium will undoubtedly be rocking Friday. However, the Tigers – win or lose – must turn around and host Dartmouth Saturday. The Big Green, who will be playing their fourth straight road game, are at the bottom of the Ivy League and will get a ton of points versus an emotionally-exhausted Princeton side.

Schedule Spot

The Detroit Red Wings may be the most two-faced team in hockey when it comes to home and away efforts. Detroit has built a 7-4-1-0 record in Hockey Town, among the best in the NHL, but has struggled to match that away from Motown. The Red Wings are just 2-3-2-0 on the road, averaging 2.29 goals and 3.29 goals against as visitors (Detroit is averaging 3.33 goals, 2.58 goals against at home).

Detroit hits the bricks for a two-game Western road swing this week, taking on the defending Cup champs, the Los Angeles Kings Wednesday, then playing the San Jose Sharks Thursday. The Kings have found their stride, winning five of their last six, heading into Monday. San Jose is a solid 5-1-0-2 at home.

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Vegas Wiseguy Report: Fade Dead NCAAB Teams
by Ted Sevransky/Covers

It’s late February, and there’s still two more full weeks of regular season action in college hoops before the madness truly begins. It’s too early to write about conference tournament betting strategies – I’ll save that for next week. But it’s not too late to write about the bevy of ‘dead’ teams that are populating the college hoops landscape right now; teams that are lethargically playing out the string of the regular season. Sometimes, the sharp move is to lay big points fading sorry teams.

Northwestern is a classic example of a late February ‘dead’ team. The Wildcats have been shorthanded since December, when leading scorer (at the time) Drew Crawford went down with a season-ending shoulder injury. The loss of leading rebounder Jared Swopshire (knee) earlier this month made a bad situation worse. The remaining roster is short on both talent and confidence; a bottom tier offensive club and a mediocre (at best) squad defensively.

What happens when a team like Northwestern loses their hope and their passion? Simple – if you bet against them, you make money! The results don’t lie. The Wildcats have lost seven of their last eight in SU fashion, covering only once in defeat during that span (2-6 ATS). They’ve been held in the 40’s on five separate occasions during this stretch; 9-2-1 to the under in their last dozen ballgames. Do you think this team will bring their ‘A’ game when they travel to East Lansing to face the Spartans on senior day? I wouldn’t count on it!

One thing that sets ‘dead’ teams apart from ‘bad’ teams is their tendency to quit when trailing; unable to respond positively to adversity. Another Big 10 team, Minnesota, is a near ‘lock’ to make the NCAA tournament, which means we’ll be getting opportunities to fade them for weeks to come. The Gophers were 15-1 SU after beating Illinois by 17 in Champaign in early January. Things have not gone well since!

Tubby Smith’s squad is 3-8 SU in their last eleven ballgames. Reports of significant internal chemistry issues have seeped to the surface; a roster and a coaching staff that aren’t exemplifying the concept of ‘teamwork’ very often. An early double-digit lead at Iowa last weekend turned into a 21-point road loss. It was just as bad at Ohio State, a 26-point defeat. I wouldn’t count on the Gophers’ ability to hang tough with Indiana this week, nor do I have any interest in laying double digits with them against Penn State next weekend – this is a dead team about to lay big chalk; an easy fade in that role too!

There are plenty of other major conference examples to speak of. South Florida has been positively woeful of late, losing each of its last five by double-digit margins while failing to cover a single pointspread. This team played in the Big Dance last year, but I don’t expect them to hang tough against the likes of Pitt, UConn and Cincinnati down the stretch.

Mississippi State lost at home to Vanderbilt, 72-31, this past weekend. The Bulldogs made a grand total of seven shots from the field for the entire 40-minute contest while getting outrebounded 51-17. In their previous home game, Rick Ray’s squad lost 78-36 (24% shooting) to a Missouri team that hasn’t won a single other road game all year. I wouldn’t count on a strong showing from the Bulldogs at home against rival Ole Miss this coming weekend either!

Texas Tech, like Mississippi State, was expected to be a bottom feeder this year. Head coach Billy Gillespie was forced to resign before the season after allegations of player mistreatment surfaced. Six players transferred out of Lubbock following last year’s eight-win campaign, and interim head coach Chris Walker walked into to an untenable situation when he was promoted. Yet the Red Raiders were .500 against the spread after upsetting Iowa State back on January 23rd. They haven’t won a game since, while going 2-6 ATS during that span, and still have road tilts at Kansas State and Kansas upcoming on their schedule.

At 6-17 ATS, bettors haven’t made any money supporting Duquesne all year. This team has won only one game and covered only twice since before Christmas and is in the midst of a 1-14 SU, 2-13 ATS run. Their defensive efforts have been non-existent; their offensive execution nearly as bad, and the betting markets haven’t been able to make a line high enough to get the Dukes under the spread.

Old Dominion head coach Blaine Taylor didn’t survive the Monarchs’ 2-20 SU start; an absolute disaster for a program that has been a fixture in the postseason for the last eight years, averaging 24 wins per season during that span. They got a small bump when Jim Corrigan was named interim head coach, but the betting markets reacted very quickly. That’s why we’ve seen ODU lose SU as favorites twice in its last three games. And because the Monarchs are ineligible to play in the NCAA tournament this year, their final few games are as meaningless as it gets for a downtrodden bottom feeder.

Wyoming started 15-2 and notched a rare Top 25 ranking back in early January! But the Cowboys are 2-7 SU, 1-8 ATS in their last nine Mountain West Conference games, including back-to-back no shows in their last two contests. Wyoming’s early season success was largely the result of its gritty, scrappy nature; not its talent level. But head coach Larry Shyatt didn’t have a deep team to begin with, and it got worse when leading scorer Luke Martinez broke his hand in a bar brawl. A plethora of injuries and illnesses have made their depth concerns even worse; bad news against the likes of New Mexico and Colorado State to close out the regular season

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KB Hoops

7 units Minnesota +6.5
5 units Tennessee +9.5
4 units Memphis -3
4 units Florida State -4.5

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4_SEASONS NBA Power Play of the Day
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS -10

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NHL

Hot teams
-- Jets won three of first four games on this roadtrip.
-- Penguins won five of their last six games.
-- Bruins won their last three games, allowing five goals.
-- Flames are 4-3 in their last seven games.

Cold teams
-- Columbus lost eight of its last ten games. Dallas Stars lost three of their last four.
-- Hurricanes lost three of their last four games. Washington is 2-3 in its last five home games.
-- Rangers lost four of their last five games.
-- Sabres lost six of their last seven games. Tampa Bay lost seven of last ten.
-- Florida lost seven of its last eight games.
-- Islanders lost four of their last five home games.
-- Minnesota is 4-6 in its last ten games.
-- Coyotes lost last three road games, outscored 12-6. Vancouver lost four of its last six games overall.
-- Avalanche lost six of their last nine games. San Jose lost nine of last ten games, after it started season 7-0.

Totals
-- 10 of last 12 Dallas-Columbus games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Carolina games went over the total. 10 of last 13 Carolina-Washington games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Winnipeg-Ranger games stayed under total.
-- 13 of last 18 Buffalo-Tampa Bay games went over the total.
-- Seven of last ten Florida games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last nine Boston-Islander games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Calgary-Minnesota games stayed under total.
-- Four of last five Phoenix-Vancouver games stayed under total; five of Canucks' last six games went over.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Colorado games.

Series records
-- Dallas Stars won three of last four visits to Columbus.
-- Hurricanes won their last three games vs Washington.
-- Rangers were 4-0 vs Winnipeg LY, allowing three goals.
-- Lightning won three of last four games with Buffalo.
-- Penguins won eight of last nine games with Florida.
-- Bruins won eight of last ten games against the Islanders.
-- Flames won five of last seven games with Minnesota.
-- Coyotes won three of last four visits to Vancouver.
-- Sharks won ten of last twelve games with Colorado.

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DCI College Basketball
The Daniel Curry Index

02/26/13 Predictions

Season
Straight Up: 3282-1118 (.746)
ATS: 1508-1546 (.494)
ATS Vary Units: 4335-4655 (.482)
Over/Under: 419-399 (.512)
Over/Under Vary Units: 437-469 (.482)

Atlantic Coast Conference
FLORIDA STATE 69, Wake Forest 66

Big South Conference
LIBERTY 86, Vmi 78

Big Ten Conference
Indiana 72, MINNESOTA 63
WISCONSIN 63, Nebraska 46

Horizon League
DETROIT 79, Loyola (Chicago) 64
GREEN BAY 73, Wisconsin-Milwaukee 56
VALPARAISO 81, Youngstown State 64
Wright State 58, UIC 56

Southeastern Conference
ALABAMA 67, Auburn 53
Florida 67, TENNESSEE 59

Non-Conference
Eastern Illinois 64, CHICAGO STATE 63
Memphis 71, XAVIER 64
NORTH DAKOTA STATE 70, Utah Valley 50

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DCI Pro Basketball
The Daniel Curry Index

02/26/13 Predictions

Season
Straight Up: 540-268 (.668)
ATS: 431-398 (.520)
ATS Vary Units: 1142-1022 (.528)
Over/Under: 430-401 (.517)
Over/Under Vary Units: 607-544 (.527)

PHILADELPHIA 97, Orlando 88
INDIANA 102, Golden State 94
MIAMI 113, Sacramento 93
CHICAGO 99, Cleveland 89
NEW ORLEANS 96, Brooklyn 92
DALLAS 107, Milwaukee 99
PHOENIX 101, Minnesota 97
L.A. CLIPPERS 107, Charlotte 87

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DCI Pro Hockey
The Daniel Curry Index

02/26/13 Predictions

Season: 97-73 (.571)

N.Y. RANGERS 3, Winnipeg 2
Carolina vs. WASHINGTON: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Dallas vs. COLUMBUS: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Boston vs. N.Y. ISLANDERS: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
TAMPA BAY 4, Buffalo 3
Pittsburgh 4, FLORIDA 3
MINNESOTA 3, Calgary 2
VANCOUVER 3, Phoenix 2
SAN JOSE 3, Colorado 2

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Gamblers Data

Free Play Tuesday

Bruins -150

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Gold Medal Club Selections 26/02/2013
CBB:
25* #519 Towson +6.5
#522 Xavier +4.5

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Hockey Crusher
Minnesota Wild -150 over Calgary Flames
(System Record: 20-1, won last game)
Overall Record: 20-15

Basketball Crusher
Xavier +3.5 over Memphis
(System Record: 65-4, won last game)
Overall Record: 65-48-1

Soccer Crusher
Bolton + Peterborough OVER 2.5
This match is happening in England
(System Record: 362-14, won last game)
Overall Record: 362-314-43

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NCAA Basketball Picks

Indiana at Minnesota

The Golden Gophers look to bounce back from their 71-45 loss at Ohio State and build on their 4-1 ATS record in their last 5 games after scoring less than 50 points in the previous game. Minnesota is the pick (+6) according to Dunkel, which has the Hoosiers favored by only 3. Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+6). Here are all of today's games.


TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
Time Posted: 6:00 a.m. EST


Game 517-518: Indiana at Minnesota (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 75.371; Minnesota 72.309
Dunkel Line: Indiana by 3; 133
Vegas Line: Indiana by 6; 139
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+6); Under


Game 519-520: Towson at George Mason (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Towson 54.696. George Mason 55.858
Dunkel Line: George Mason by 1
Vegas Line: George Mason by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Towson (+6 1/2)


Game 521-522: Memphis at Xavier (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 69.467; Xavier 62.406
Dunkel Line: Memphis by 7; 138
Vegas Line: Memphis by 4 1/2; 133
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-4 1/2); Over


Game 523-524: Auburn at Alabama (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Auburn 56.996; Alabama 65.106
Dunkel Line: Alabama by 8; 113
Vegas Line: Alabama by 11 1/2; 119
Dunkel Pick: Auburn (+11 1/2); Under


Game 525-526: Loyola-Chicago at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Loyola-Chicago 50.209; Detroit 66.858
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit by 13
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-13)


Game 527-528: WI-Milwaukee at WI-Green Bay (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: WI-Milwaukee 44.670; WI-Green Bay 63.619
Dunkel Line: WI-Green Bay by 19
Vegas Line: WI-Green Bay by 14
Dunkel Pick: WI-Green Bay (-14)


Game 529-530: Wright State at Illinois-Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wright State 55.867; Illinois-Chicago 50.295
Dunkel Line: Wright State by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Wright State by 1
Dunkel Pick: Wright State (-1)


Game 531-532: Youngstown State at Valparaiso (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Youngstown State 52.449; Valparaiso 63.944
Dunkel Line: Valparaiso by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Valparaiso by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Youngstown State (+13 1/2)


Game 533-534: Wyoming at Air Force (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wyoming 61.274; Air Force 63.728
Dunkel Line: Air Force by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Air Force by 4
Dunkel Pick: Wyoming (+4)


Game 535-536: Florida at Tennessee (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 79.360; Tennessee 67.315
Dunkel Line: Florida by 12; 132
Vegas Line: Florida by 9; 124
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-9); Over


Game 537-538: Wake Forest at Florida State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wake Forest 56.425; Florida State 64.655
Dunkel Line: Florida State by 8; 135
Vegas Line: Florida State by 5; 139
Dunkel Pick: Florida State (-5); Under


Game 539-540: Nebraska at Wisconsin (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nebraska 60.889; Wisconsin 73.905
Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 13; 110
Vegas Line: Wisconsin by 16; 113 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nebraska (+16); Under

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Today's NBA Picks

Cleveland at Chicago

The Bulls look to bounce back from their 102-72 loss at Oklahoma City on Sunday and build on their 10-2 ATS record in their last 12 games following an ATS defeat. Chicago is the pick (-7) according to Dunkel, which has the Bulls favored by 10 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-7). Here are all of today's picks.


TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
Time Posted: 7:30 a.m. EST


Game 501-502: Orlando at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 104.581; Philadelphia 118.924
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 14 1/2; 193
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 9 1/2; 189 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-9 1/2); Over


Game 503-504: Golden State at Indiana (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 112.447; Indiana 130.709
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 18 1/2; 191
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 7 1/2; 195 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-7 1/2); Under


Game 505-506: Sacramento at Miami (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 112.335; Miami 126.652
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 14 1/2; 216
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 15 1/2; 210 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+15 1/2); Over


Game 507-508: Brooklyn at New Orleans (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Brooklyn 116.627; New Orleans 122.416
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 6; 184
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A


Game 509-510: Cleveland at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 114.445; Chicago 124.701
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 10 1/2; 193
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 7; 190
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-7); Over


Game 511-512: Milwaukee at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 113.477; Dallas 124.632
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 11; 208
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 5 1/2; 211
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-5 1/2); Under


Game 513-514: Minnesota at Phoenix (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 115.562; Phoenix 112.299
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 3 1/2; 199
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 1 1/2; 194 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+1 1/2); Over


Game 515-516: Charlotte at LA Clippers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 109.586; LA Clippers 123.328
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 13 1/2; 193
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 16; 199
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+16); Under

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Today's NHL Picks

Colorado at San Jose

The Avalanche look to take advantage of a San Jose team that is 1-8 in its last 9 games when playing with 2 days of rest. Colorado is the pick (+160) according to Dunkel, which has the Avalanche favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+160). Here are all of today's picks.


TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
Time Posted 8:00 a.m. EST


Game 1-2: Dallas at Columbus (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 10.971; Columbus 11.673
Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A


Game 3-4: Carolina at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 12.616; Washington 11.259
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (+110); Over


Game 5-6: Winnipeg at NY Rangers (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 10.583; NY Rangers 12.028
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A


Game 7-8: Buffalo at Tampa Bay (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 11.384; Tampa Bay 11.039
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay (-155); 6
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+135); Over


Game 9-10: Pittsburgh at Florida (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 12.244; Florida 10.288
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-165); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-165); Over


Game 11-12: Boston at NY Islanders (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 11.137; NY Islanders 12.186
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+130); Under


Game 13-14: Calgary at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 10.400; Minnesota 11.881
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-155); 5
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-155); Under


Game 15-16: Phoenix at Vancouver (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 11.817; Vancouver 11.407
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-180); 5
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+160); Over


Game 17-18: Colorado at San Jose (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 11.192; San Jose 10.715
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-180); 5
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+160); Over

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Jim Feist (http://jimfeist.tv/)

NHL GOM

Bruins ML

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JOE WIZ FREE PLAY

Under 199 L.A. and Charlotte.

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CBB Tuesday Cliff Notes

We did end up with a winning day on Monday, with our lone loss being ISU. It appears we were not alone, so let's just forget about that one. I've been preaching that we win some like that and we lose some like that, and it's typically how you handle these things and what we do next that matters. My answer is nothing different than if we'd have won every games.

Indiana at Minnesota: The Hoosiers stock is probably back to a season-long high after beating Michigan, Michigan State, and Ohio State, which means we'll pay an even bigger premium to back them. It should be noted that two of those three wins were at home, and the Spartan game really could have gone either way. The Gophers beat the Spartans to open Conference play, and squeaked one out at home against Wisconsin, but really haven't had a signature win, and have had some brutal losses. They did play the Hoosiers tough in Indiana earlier, at least on the scoreboard. It looks as if they only lost by seven, which I suppose they did, but that game was essentially over at haftime. Indiana went to the line 40 times, the Gophers 16. I don't expect that to happen again tonight on the road, but it is indicative one thing. Indiana is a great offensive rebounding team and Minnesota is not a great defensive rebounding team, and unless that changes tonight Minnesota has no chance. I simply don't trust them not to turn the ball over, but, this is another game like we had last night in Seton Hall where the best team, this time of year, may not win, at least not ATS. I guess I could make two cases for Minnesota. There's the obvious potential letdown for the Hoosiers, and they've played the worst Conference SOS while Minnesota has play the best. Indiana does look pretty focused right now, but laying six points on the road in what's probably the Gophers GOY might be tough to do. This one will either be close all night, or over early. Key will be if Minnesota can slow the pace down enough, which also will dictate and play on the total. I lean to Minnesota and the under. I just and lol moment in that the public sides will obviously be the Hoosiers and the over, so sometimes I will just bet Minnesota and the under for no other reason that the fact that the public won't win the both.

Memphis at Xavier: With the VCU loss and Xavier having no shot to play in the Big Dance unless they win the A-10 (which will not happen) this game means a whole lot more to Memphis, really. That's almost a dangerous spot for them on the road. Xavier can play pretty loose, knowing they're expected to lose and having nothing TO lose. I can see a potential letdown for Memphis after beating Southern Miss on the road, and cannot see where they've really beaten (OTHER than Southern Miss) a decent opponent on the road. We all know the Tigers will play fast, but what's interesting is that Xavier has had success against up-tempo teams, such as Duquesne, Dayton, and Temple, so winning here is not at all out of the question. They've got the height advantage, and this one comes down to turnovers and pace. BOTH teams have struggled to protect the ball, and if Xavier can handle the pressure defense Memphis will throw at them, they have every reason to win the game. However, at the moment I like the under a bit better. Xavier does play very solid defense and will clearly try and slow this game down. Xavier does offensive rebound well which may limit the fast break points the Tigers are used to getting, and neither team is all that sharp from the FT line. Xavier and under?

Wake Forest at Florida State: I totally get how FSU might be a little pissed at losing by 25 at Wake six weeks ago, but that was long ago and a far away place. I just don't know how you can lay these points with this FSU team right now. They haven't beaten ANYONE in Conference play by more than five points this season, at home or away, so laying them in this case is simply not an option. Yes, they'll WANT to win by 100, but they are a mess, and have their last road game at North Carolina on Saturday. My guess is they just want to get that one over with, and finish the season with two home games, win or lose. So, Wake hasn't won (or been in many) road games this season, other than UNC Greensboro. How the hell do they get up again after beating Miami, OR, does this give them confidence going forward. It might, since they really aren't good enough to have "letdowns". They've very young, but they won't have any problem playing as fast as FSU wants to (although FSU has slowed things down to some extent) and although they've had the youthful turnover issues, FSU isn't much better and honestly, Wake has a better defense in Conference play. If FSU thinks they're going to run and shoot, if they don't make some three's early this will be close all night. FSU's basketball team is a mirror image, emotionally, of their football team. Soft. I lean to Wake to stay within this number, or perhaps more aptly put there is no way I can bet of FSU to win and cover this game.

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Nover's View: Gophers to cover versus Hoosiers

Minnesota Gophers plus 6 1/2 hosting Indiana Hoosiers

Yes, I realize Minnesota opening with 15 wins in its first 16 games is a distant memory. The Gophers have lost eight of their past 11. Their bad stretch began with an 88-81 road loss to Indiana on Jan. 26. The Gophers nearly came back from a 23-point deficit in that matchup.

The Gophers have gotten blown out in their last two games, losing on the road to Ohio State and Iowa. The Gophers have turned the ball over a combined 41 times in those two games while shooting just 32.6 percent from the field.

But Minnesota is much better at home, has played a difficult schedule (17th in the Ratings Percentage Index rankings) and this is a circle-the-wagons, let-everything-hang game. The Gophers know they need a good showing to regain their confidence and get back off the mat not to mention keep them firmly on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament. A blowout home loss would look bad.

The Gophers have beaten Michigan State and Wisconsin at Williams Arena during the past three weeks. The Spartans are ranked ninth and Wisconsin is 17th, respectively, in the latest The Associated Press Top 25 poll.

Indiana is No. 1. The Hoosiers are in a bit of if not a letdown spot at least a situation where their motivation doesn't figure to be as high as Minnesota's. The Hoosiers won a hard-fought 72-68 road battle at Michigan State in their last game to give them a two-game lead in the loss column over the Spartans for the Big Ten Conference crown.

On the injury front, senior forward Rodney Williams, the Gophers' second-leading rebounder and third-leading scorer, has recovered from his shoulder soreness and will start. Indiana guard Victor Oladipo, who is second in scoring for the Hoosiers, isn't 100 percent due to a sprained ankle.

This is the Big Ten. Desperate home teams protect their turf. The Gophers are in that spot. They've beaten Top 20 teams at home and they can hang in here against the best.

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Free Winner 7-3 run TUES Air Force -3

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1. Sheffield Utd -0.75
2. Oldham +2.25

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HANDICAPPING KINGS

JIMMY

7:05PM Golden State Warriors vs Indiana Pacers
[504] Indiana Pacers -8 -110

9:00PM Wyoming vs Air Force
[534] Air Force -4 -110

10:35PM Colorado Avalanche vs San Jose Sharks
[18] San Jose Sharks -175

PJ (TENNIS)

9:45AM Johanna Larsson vs Karin Knapp
[537] Johanna Larsson +170

1:00PM Bobby Reynolds vs Yen-Hsun Lu
[209] Bobby Reynolds +125

7:45PM Thomaz Bellucci vs Andrey Kuznetsov
[350] Andrey Kuznetsov +140

8:30PM John Isner vs Jesse Levine
[202] Jesse Levine +175

PERRY (SOCCER)

ITALY - SERIE A

BOLOGNA FC/AC FIORENTINA under 2.5 -120 (2pm)

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StatFox Super Situations™ - FoxSheets

NBA GOLDEN STATE at INDIANA

Play Over - All teams where the total is between 190 and 199.5 points after allowing 35 points or less in the first half last game against opponent after a close win by 3 points or less.
29-8 since 1997. ( 78.4% 20.2 units )

NBA GOLDEN STATE at INDIANA

Play Against - Any team vs the money line (GOLDEN STATE) after scoring 100 points or more 4 straight games against opponent after a combined score of 165 points or less.
66-54 since 1997. ( 55.0% 40.3 units )
3-3 this year. ( 50.0% 0.0 units )

NBA GOLDEN STATE at INDIANA

Play Under - All teams where the first half total is between 95.5 and 100.5 points after beating the spread by 30 or more points total in their last five games against opponent after being beaten by the spread by 54 or more points total in their last ten games.
59-26 since 1997. ( 69.4% 30.4 units )
3-0 this year. ( 100.0% 3.0 units )

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MARC LAWRENCE
21-7 NCAAB RUN

3* Xavier +3.5 over Memphis

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CBB WRIGHT ST at IL-CHICAGO

Play On - Road teams as an favorite or pick (WRIGHT ST) revenging a home loss vs opponent against opponent off an upset loss as a favorite.
67-31 since 1997. ( 68.4% 32.9 units )
3-1 this year. ( 75.0% 1.9 units )

CBB FLORIDA at TENNESSEE

Play On - A road team vs. the money line (FLORIDA) average offensive team (67-74 PPG) against a poor offensive team (63-67 PPG) after 15+ games, after allowing 30 points or less in the first half in 2 straight games.
257-161 since 1997. ( 61.5% 77.8 units )
20-13 this year. ( 60.6% -0.2 units )

CBB NEBRASKA at WISCONSIN

Play Under - Road teams against the total revenging a loss where team scored less than 50 points, off an upset win as an underdog.
70-33 since 1997. ( 68.0% 33.7 units )

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BONES BEST BET

NHL

After taking the night off in the NHL last night, we are coming back full force today with some real nice looking plays. Wanted to get these in early before we see line movement.

Hurricanes ML +120 *1 Unit*
The Hurricanes have taken 3 straight from the Capitals, and are 6-4 on the road this season. While the Capitals have struggled all season, sitting at 6-11 for the year.

Bruins PL -1.5 +210 *1 Unit*
The Bruins are 11-2-1-1 on the season, posting a 7-1-1 record on the road. The Islanders meanwhile have struggled at home going just 2-7 on the season. The Bruins have taken 8 of 10 from the Islanders winning 6 of them by 2+.

Penguins PL -1.5 +185 *1 Unit*
The Penguins are 13-6 on the season, including a 8-2 road record. While Florida are just 5-9-4 on the season, including a pathetic 2-4-3 record at home. The Penguins have also won 8 of 10 against the Panthers, with 6 of those by 2+.

Lightning (REG) +106 *1 Unit*
The Lightning are a good home team, but this is more about how bad the Sabres are. Sitting at 6-12-1 on the season, the Sabres have been terrible this year, and the Lightning (a playoff team) have a winnable game tonight.

Penguins ML + Bruins ML +168 *1 unit*

Penguins -1 + Bruins -1 +357 *0.5 units*

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CBB Plays

100* Indiana -6
50* Florida -9

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Sports Cash System Free Pick for 2/26

Wisconsin -15 over Nebraska (NCAA College Basketball)

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MLBX

MLB: New York Mets @ Miami (1:05pm EST)
PICK: New York Mets ML -101 (101/100)

MLB: Minnesota @ Toronto (1:05pm EST)
PICK: Minnesota ML +125 (100/125)

MLB: New York Yankees @ Philadelphia (1:05pm EST)
PICK: Philadelphia ML -120 (120/100)

MLB: Colorado @ Chicago Cubs (3:05pm EST)
PICK: Colorado ML +115 (100/115)

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Warriors at Pacers: What Bettors Need to Know

Golden State Warriors at Indiana Pacers (-8, 196.5)

With how well the Miami Heat have played recently, the Indiana Pacers’ surge in the Eastern Conference has fallen below the radar a bit. The Pacers will be looking to post their fifth straight double-digit win when they host the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. Indiana has won its last four by an average of 27 points and just got former All-Star Danny Granger back on Saturday. The Warriors have won three straight behind Jarrett Jack and David Lee.

Golden State snapped a five-game road losing streak as Jack came through for 23 points at Minnesota on Sunday. The veteran guard comes off the bench for the Warriors but plays starter minutes and is usually running the offense at crunch time, with Stephen Curry sliding over to the shooting guard spot. Jack gives defenses an extra outside shooter to account for in addition to Curry and Klay Thompson. The Pacers, who own the best scoring defense in the NBA, will not be intimidated by Golden State’s plethora of options.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, Comcast SportsNet Bay Area (Golden State), Fox Sports Indiana

ABOUT THE WARRIORS (33-23, 29-26-1 ATS): Golden State was struggling to adjust to having Andrew Bogut back in the lineup. It is hard not notice that the Warriors have played better the last two games with the former No. 1 pick out again dealing with back spasms. When Bogut is out, Golden State relies heavily on a smaller lineup with Carl Landry in the frontcourt and Lee crashing the boards. Lee has posted back-to-back double-doubles, including a 25-point, 22-rebound effort in an overtime victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. Jack, who like Landry comes off the bench, has been the team’s best crunch-time option on offense during the three-game winning streak. The veteran point guard has put up 24.7 points and 7.3 assists in that span. The Warriors kicked off a five-game road trip with Sunday’s 100-99 win at Minnesota and will get stiff tests from four of the best defensive teams in the East over the next week, with visits to the New York Knicks, Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers following Tuesday’s date with Indiana.

ABOUT THE PACERS (35-21, 32-24-0 ATS): Indiana is starting to look like a legitimate challenger to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference. The Pacers are holding opponents to an average of 89.4 points and lead the league in rebounding. Granger went 1-for-10 in 19 minutes off the bench on Saturday as he began to shake off the rust from missing the first 55 games. Granger could prove to be the biggest midseason addition to any contending team if he can provide the Pacers with another perimeter scorer to go along with Paul George. Indiana has put up 107.5 points during its four-game winning streak - almost 14 points better than its season average - and has moved up into the No. 2 spot in the East.

TRENDS:

* Favorite is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings.
* Home team is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
* Over is 15-7 in the last 22 meetings.
* Warriors are 5-16 ATS in the last 21 meetings.
* Warriors are 1-10 ATS in the last 11 meetings in Indiana.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. Bogut did not travel with the team to Minnesota on Sunday but could join the trip at some point this week.

2. The home team has won nine of the last 10 meetings in the series, including Golden State’s 103-92 home win on Dec. 1. George was held scoreless on 0-of-7 shooting for the Pacers in that setback.

3. Granger has averaged 23.6 points and 7.1 rebounds in 14 career games against the Warriors.

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Matt Fargo 10* NHL Big Bite Beatdown

San Jose

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5Lines

Total Line for 02/26/2013

(Won last 3 games)
Today's Winning Team is:
NBA - Los Angeles Clippers : u198.5
Cost: -110

Run Line for 02/26/2013

(Won last 2 games)
Today's Winning Team is:
NBA - Los Angeles Clippers : -15.5
Cost: -110

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Daily NHL Shots on Goal February 26, 2013 3:01 AM by Nick Pellegrino

Washington Capitals (-130), vs. Carolina

Boston-N.Y. Islanders, OVER 5½ (Even)

Results

2013 NHL Sun (2-1-0) Overall Record: 49-48-0

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NBA Basketball Play of the Day February 26, 2013 3:01 AM by GT Staff

Golden State Warriors at Indiana Pacers -7½ at 4:05 p.m. PT

Just a perfect spot for Indiana to get revenge tonight in the field house off of 103-92 loss at Golden State, the pacers have an outstanding SU and ATS record of 10-1 vs the Warriors in the field house.

504 Indiana Pacers -7½

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GamingToday’s Consensus Picks February 26, 2013 3:01 AM by GT Staff

NBA Basketball

501 Orlando Magic +10

504 Indiana Pacers -7½

509 Cleveland Cavaliers +7

511 Milwaukee Bucks +5½

511 Milwaukee Bucks/Dallas Mavericks OVER 211

514 Phoenix Suns -1½

515 Charlotte Bobcats/Los Angeles Clippers UNDER 199

NCAA Basketball

522 Xavier +5

524 Alabama -11½

530 Illinois Chicago +1

534 Air Force -3½

538 Florida State -5½


Results

2012-13 NBA Mon (0-4-0) Overall Record: 197-203-5

2012-13 NCAA BK Mon (1-1-0) Overall Record: 190-222-12

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Betting Line Moves NCAAB 2/26

518 minnesota u +5 1/2

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Sports Cash System
Date: Feb 26 2013
NCAA College Basketball
Indiana -6 over Minnesota (NCAA College Basketball)

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February 26, 2013

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls (32-24, 24-32 ATS) are actually facing a team that they have proven they can score against when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers (18-38, 28-27-1 ATS) at the United Center in Chicago, IL on Tuesday night at 8:05 ET in a game carried on NBA TV. The Bulls rank 28th out of 30 NBA teams in points scored overall this season and they have actually shot the ball worse at home, accounting for their modest 15-13 straight up and abysmal 7-21 ATS record in the Windy City. Chicago also scored just 72 points at Oklahoma City Sunday, but it has looked like the Bulls of old when facing the defensively challenged Cavaliers this year.In fact, the Bulls have dominated the Cavaliers for several seasons now, going a perfect 10-0 straight up in the last 10 meetings and 7-0 ATS in the last seven matchups. Yes, much of that was with Derrick Rose in the lineup, but Cleveland is one of the few teams that Chicago has continued to flourish against even without Rose, who has stated publicly that he "would not mind" sitting out this entire season as he recovers from his torn ACL suffered in the first game of last season's playoffs. The Bulls are 3-0 vs. the Cavs this year, averaging a whopping 109.3 points in those three triumphs while winning by an average of +21.7 points! This is from a team averaging 92.5 points for the year. Furthermore, Chicago is averaging an atrocious 90.9 points on just 42.6 percent shooting here at home this season, and yet in the only home meeting with Cleveland, the Bulls obliterated the Cavs 118-92 while shooting 53.7 percent (44-for-82) from the field, playing at a pace more closely associated with a team like Houston than with Chicago, which ranks 27th in the league with a pace rating of only 92.0 possessions per game. Moreover, the first time these teams met this season in Cleveland way back in November, the Bulls shot what is still an NBA season-high 63.8 percent (44-for-69) in a 115-86 blowout. Unfortunately for the Bulls' sake, they cannot face Cleveland every game!The Cavaliers have topped 100 points in three straight games and they have one of the more exciting young players in the NBA in Kyrie Irving, but they have been unable to solve the stiff Chicago defense this season, averaging a measly 87.7 points in the three meetings. The Cleveland defense on the other hand has not been able to stop anyone, with the normally poor shooting Bulls included. That is because the Cavaliers are allowing 101.2 points per game while ranking dead last in the NBA in field goal percentage allowed at a generous 47.7 percent and 28th out of 30 teams in three-point defense at 38.1 percent. As poor as those numbers are, the Cavs have actually been slightly worse on the road allowing 102.0 points per game on an atrocious 48.5 percent shooting, and they are surrendering 49.1 percent shooting over the last five games.The Cavaliers are 5-17 ATS in their last 22 games vs. divisional opponents. The Bulls are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games following an ATS loss and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after scoring less than 75 points in their previous game.
Pick: Chicago Bulls-7

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Two for Tuesday February 26, 2013 3:00 AM by GT Staff

2 for Tuesday by Richard Saber

Golden State +8 at Indiana (NBA)

Revenge is sweet and it will come tonight in Indianapolis. Pacers dropped a 103-92 decision in Oakland. The Warriors at Indiana are a brutal 1-10 both SU and ATS in last 11. INDIANA.

Florida -9½ at Tennessee (SEC)

The Gators come into a rats nest in Knoxville, but need to win in order to have a shot at a No. 1 seeding in NCAA’s. Florida has won 14 of its last 16. Vols have won 5 in a row. FLORIDA.

Richard Saber: Last week ATS: 1-1; 2013 record: 9-7.



2 for Tuesday by Mark Mayer

Dallas at Columbus (NHL, no line)

The host Blue Jackets are really due for a win. They are 1-5 in the last 6 with the past 4 each decided by 1 goal. Plus Columbus had a day off while the Stars played Monday night. COLUMBUS.

Indiana -5½ at Minnesota (Big Ten)

Golden Gophers are in freefall, losing 6 straight ATS, including consecutive 20-point plus blowouts. Michigan won at Minnesota earlier by 8. No reason No. 1 rated Hoosiers can’t. INDIANA.

Mark Mayer: Last week ATS: 2-0; 2013 record: 8-8.

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5* Dallas Mavericks/Milwaukee Bucks UNDER 211
4* Orlando Magic +10
4* Wyoming +4
3* Youngstown St +13.5

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xpertpicks 2/26
ncaab:
Auburn +11 over Alabama
Tennessee +9 over Florida
Wyoming +4 over Air Force


nba:
Miami -15.5 over Sacramento
LA Clippers -15 over Charlotte


nhl:
Pittsburgh -165 over Florida
Tampa Bay -160 over Buffalo

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POWER PLAY WINS

PPOD

NBA: Dallas Mavericks -5.5

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Chris Jordan: 400 Wake Forest +5

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Robert Ferringo
CBB
Valpo -13.5
Detroit -13

Air Force -4

First Half: Valpo -7.5
First Half: Detroit -7

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CAL Sports

a 4* on AirForce

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NCAA-B | Feb 26 '13 (7:00p)
MEMPHIS U vs Xavier
MEMPHIS U
-4½-110 (http://affiliate.sportsinteraction.com/processing/clickthrgh.asp?btag=a_1020b_102) at SIA (http://www.sportsinteraction.com/)


15* CBB Tuesday No-Doubt Rout on Memphis -4.5

The Memphis Tigers are one of the most underrated teams in the country. They are 24-3 on the season yet almost nobody in the media is talking about them. As a result, they remain undervalued. They should be a much heavier favorite over the Xavier Musketeers tonight.

Memphis has won 18 straight games coming in. I've seen this team play several times and I truly believe it can beat anyone in the country. This is the most athletic team in the land, and that athleticism will prove to be too much for Xavier tonight.

At 15-11 on the season, the Musketeers have little to play for the rest of the way. They are coming off a 71-75 home loss to VCU on Saturday, and it will be hard to recover from such a defeat. That's especially the case considering they are likely to be without starting PG Dee Davis, who scored 15 points against VCU. Davis is doubtful with concussion-like symptoms.

What's most impressive about the Tigers is the fact that they have been able to play their best basketball on the road this season. They are a perfect 7-0 in true road games this year, outscoring opponents by an eye-opening 12.4 points/game. Their road wins includes an 85-80 victory at Tennessee as a 2.5-point underdog, an 89-76 win at Southern Miss as a 1-point dog, and a 71-59 triumph at Marshall as a 9.5-point favorite.

The Tigers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. The Musketeers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games. Xavier is 2-12 ATS in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons. Take Memphis Tuesday.








NCAA-B | Feb 26 '13 (9:00p)
FLORIDA vs TENNESSEE
TENNESSEE
+8½-106 (http://affiliates.5dimes.com/tracking/Affiliate.asp?AffID=af000123&mediaTypeID=633&Image=/tracking/banner/160x600/5dimes-MB-160x600v4.gif&AffUrlID=176) at 5dimes (http://www.5dimes.com/)


15* Florida/Tennessee ESPN Tuesday No-Brainer on Tennessee +8.5

The Tennessee Volunteers should not be catching nearly double-digits points at home tonight against the Florida Gators. Tennessee comes into this game playing its best basketball of the season. It has gotten to 16-10 on the year to put itself in position to make the NCAA Tournament with a strong finish.

The Volunteers are a perfect 5-0 SU & 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. That includes three road wins at South Carolina (66-61), Vanderbilt (68-46) and Texas A&M (93-85), as well as blowout home victories over Kentucky (88-58) and LSU (82-72). Tennessee is 11-3 at home this season.

Florida has shown signs of coming back down to reality here of late. It has gone just 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games overall, which includes road losses at Arkansas (69-80) and Missouri (60-63) despite being the favorite in both contests.

Tennessee has had Florida's number in recent meetings. It actually won both meetings last season with a 67-56 home victory as a 7.5-point underdog, and a 75-70 road win as a 12-point dog. The Gators are 7-15 ATS in the last 22 meetings, including 3-8 ATS in the last 11 meetings in Tennessee.

This play falls into a system that is 40-10 (80%) ATS over the last 5 seasons. It tells us to bet against road favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points (FLORIDA) - after allowing 60 points or less against opponent after scoring 75 points or more 2 straight games.

Tennessee is 9-1 ATS versus good rebounding teams - outrebounding opponents by 4+ per game after 15+games over the last 2 seasons. The Vols are 32-16 ATS in home games when playing against a top-level team (Win Pct. > 80%) since 1997. Roll with Tennessee Tuesday.







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NBA | Feb 26 '13 (7:05p)
Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers
Total
189½ un-110 (http://partners.commission.bz/processing/clickthrgh.asp?btag=a_420b_652) at BetOnline (http://www.betonline.ag/)


25* NBA Eastern Conference TOTAL OF THE YEAR on Magic/76ers UNDER 189.5

The Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers will take part in a defensive battle tonight. These are two of the worst offensive teams in the league, and this number has certainly been set too high given how poorly both squads have played on that end of the floor all year.

Orlando is scoring just 93.8 points/game overall and 92.3 points/game on the road. Philadelphia is scoring 92.2 points/game overall and 93.4 points/game at home. Both teams allow less than 100 points/game, so each has been solid on that end of the court for the most part. Especially Philadelphia, which is giving up just 95.2 points/game at home this year.

These teams just met on February 4th right before the All-Star game. The 76ers beat the Magic 78-61 at home for 139 combined points. That is 50 points less than tonight's posted total of 189.5. While I do expect them to combine for more than 139 this time, I don't expect it to be anywhere near the posted total tonight.

Orlando is scoring just 88.0 points/game in its last five games overall. It is playing without Glen Davis and Jameer Nelson, which are two of its top scorers this season. Philadelphia has scored 93 or fewer points in 10 straight games, averaging just 86.7 points/game in the process.

The UNDER is 5-0 in Magic last 5 vs. a team with a losing S.U. record. The UNDER is 5-0 in 76ers last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. The UNDER is 5-0 in 76ers last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. The UNDER is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Philadelphia. These four trends combine for a perfect 20-0 system backing the UNDER. Bet the UNDER in this game Tuesday.






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NBA | Feb 26 '13 (7:05p)
Golden State Warriors vs Indiana Pacers
Golden State Warriors
+8-107 (http://affiliates.5dimes.com/tracking/Affiliate.asp?AffID=af000123&mediaTypeID=633&Image=/tracking/banner/160x600/5dimes-MB-160x600v4.gif&AffUrlID=176) at 5dimes (http://www.5dimes.com/)


20* NBA Non-Conference KNOCKOUT on Golden State Warriors +8

The Indiana Pacers come into this game way overvalued tonight. They have gone 4-0 SU & 4-0 ATS with four straight blowout victories over Charlotte, New York, and Detroit twice all by 18 points or more. They have created expectations for themselves that they simply cannot live up to tonight.

Golden State comes in undervalued after having lost six of its last nine games overall. It has been able to get back on track by winning its last three, including a 107-101 (OT) victory over San Antonio. The perception is that this team still isn't playing well, but that isn't the case right now.

This play falls into a system that is 25-8 (75.8%) ATS over the last 5 seasons. It tells us to bet against home favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points (INDIANA) - after beating the spread by 18 or more points total in their last three games against opponent after being beaten by the spread by 54 or more points total in their last ten games.

The Warriors beat the Pacers 103-92 at home in their first meeting of the season on December 1st. Indiana is 2-12 ATS in home games revenging a road loss vs opponent of 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons. Golden State is 14-6 ATS against Eastern Conference opponents this season. Take the Warriors Tuesday.








NBA | Feb 26 '13 (7:35p)
Sacramento Kings vs Miami Heat
Sacramento Kings
+15½-113 (http://affiliates.5dimes.com/tracking/Affiliate.asp?AffID=af000123&mediaTypeID=633&Image=/tracking/banner/160x600/5dimes-MB-160x600v4.gif&AffUrlID=176) at 5dimes (http://www.5dimes.com/)


15* NBA Tuesday Undervalued Underdog on Sacramento Kings +15.5

The Sacramento Kings are showing awesome value as a big road underdog to the Miami Heat Tuesday night. I know the Kings have lost five straight coming in, but they've played a brutal schedule that has included Memphis, Dallas, San Antonio, Atlanta and New Orleans with four of those coming on the road. Sacramento is undervalued because of it.

Meanwhile, the Heat come in way overvalued due to their season-high 11-game winning streak. They started showing signs of being overvalued with a 109-105 come-from-behind home victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers as a 12-point favorite on Sunday.

The biggest reason the Cavs were able to hang with the Heat was the fact that Miami came in very tired in that game. It was playing its 4th game in 5 days on Sunday, and now it will be playing its 5th game in 7 days against the Kings. That's one of the toughest situations for any team in the league, and I look for the Heat to come out sluggish once again because of it.

This play falls into a system that is 65-28 (69.9%) ATS over the last 5 seasons. It tells us to bet on road underdogs (SACRAMENTO) - cold team - having lost 8 or more of their last 10 games against opponent hot team - having won 8 or more of their last 10 games.

Sacramento comes in well-rested as this will be just its 4th game in 13 days. The Kings are 32-16 ATS in road games when playing 5 or less games in 14 days since 1996. Sacramento is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games vs. a team with a winning record. Roll with the Kings Tuesday.








NBA | Feb 26 '13 (8:05p)
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
-6½-110 (http://affiliate.sportsinteraction.com/processing/clickthrgh.asp?btag=a_1020b_102) at SIA (http://www.sportsinteraction.com/)


15* NBA Bounce-Back BLOWOUT on Chicago Bulls -6.5

The Chicago Bulls are the most resilient team in the league. Off an embarrassing 72-102 loss at Oklahoma City Sunday, I look for the Bulls to bounce back with a double-digit blowout victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers at home Tuesday night.

Cleveland comes in overvalued due to winning eight of its last 14 games overall. One of its losses came at Miami 105-109 last time out on Sunday, but it caught the Heat playing the second of a back-to-back and its 4th game in 5 days. And most of its eight wins have come against non-playoff teams.

Chicago simply owns Cleveland in this series. The Bulls have won 10 straight meetings in this series with each of their last nine wins coming by 9 points or more. This makes for a trends that is a perfect 9-0 since 2011 given tonight's spread of 6.5. Chicago's last four home meetings have resulted in wins by 26, 32, 13 and 9 points, respectively.

This play falls into a system that is 42-13 (76.4%) ATS over the last 5 seasons. It tells us to bet against any team (CLEVELAND) - revenging a loss where opponent scored 110 or more points against opponent off a road blowout loss of 20 points or more.

The Bulls are 53-25-2 ATS in their last 80 games following a S.U. loss. Chicago is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games following an ATS loss. Tom Thibodeau is 63-37 ATS after a game where they failed to cover the spread as the coach of Chicago. Thibodeau is 44-23 ATS after 1 or more consecutive losses as the coach of Chicago. Bet the Bulls Tuesday.

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Brandon Lang
10 Dimes
Towson Tigers +6.5

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Indian Cowboy's Picks For College Basketball


Down day yesterday, we blank the card and we look to bounce-back today and this week. Let's stick to our selectivity, and attempt to stay within 3 plays per day and keep progressing. We come off back to back winning weeks, a winning January at +$2600 and by the end of this week, we will try to make it 3 straight winning weeks. Let's roll.

4-Unit Play. #519. Take Towson +7 over George Mason (Tuesday @ 7pm est).

5-Unit Play. #532. Take Valparaiso -13.5 over Youngstown State (Tuesday @ 8pm est).

4-Unit Play. #527. Take Wisconsin-Milwaukee +14.5 over Wisconsin Green Bay (Tuesday @ 8pm est).

Did you know that Towson was 1-31 last year? Pat Skerry's team was miserable last year but much has changed this year as this team is 16-13 and is in the running for the most improved team in the nation and he has been mentioned for coach of the year as year solidifies that cause. He took over Pat Kennedy's team that was 4-26 to put things in perspective so this is the most successful this team has been in quite some time. The ex-Pitt assistant has done well with this team and now has them going into George Mason looking for the upset. Towson is 11-5 in conference play and this team lost to Georgetown by 6 on the road, Temple by 9 on the road and lost to George Mason by 10 at home and now seeks revenge. I would have played this selection at 5.5 and to see it go to 7 was a nice option. Towson is a defensive type of team so to see a total in the low 130's is a positive element as well and with 3 juniors leading the way its a positive element. George Mason has a revenge game against Delaware on docket (which we will probably be on) and Skerry has a way of motivating his players as well. When this team lost to Georgia State at home they did go on the road to beat State Outright so don't be surprised to see Towson be motivated to do well here against Paul Hewitt's squad. Valparaiso has just 3 losses this year and one of those losses was to Youngstown State by 12 on the road. It was a game that this team who is ranked in the top 70 in most power rankings should have never lost and as they look to get revenge today (just like they did against Loyola Chicago winning by 9 on the road), look for them to bounce-back at home. This is a team that beat a better Eastern Kentucky team compared to Youngstown State by 22 at home, beat Illinois Chicago by 25, Cleveland State by 24 and even beat Murray State and Detroit on the road which is difficult to to do. Look for Bryce Drew's senior laden team to lay the wood down and get some revenge today. Wisconsin Milwaukee is by no means a fantastic team. But what we look for is an opportunity for a team to sneak inside the cover when the other team is not as motivated enough. With Wisconsin Milwaukee losing by 20 to this team at home, winning all 3 of their conference games over their last 5 contests going 3-2 of late, this being the last game of the season for them, with revenge, I do like them motivated here on the road against a Green Bay team that has Valpo on the docket in their next game which will be a big showdown for them. Its hard to get up for a team who you beat by 20 points away from home and I like Milwaukee to hang tough here on the road this evening.


Indian Cowboy's Picks For NBA Basketball

4-Unit Play. #505. Take Sacramento Kings +15.5 over Miami Heat (Tuesday @ 7:35pm est).

4-Unit Play. #508. Take New Orleans -2.5 over Brooklyn Nets (Tuesday @ 8:05pm est).

4-Unit Play. #512. Take Dallas -5.5 over Milwaukee (Tuesday @ 8:35pm est).


Indian Cowboy's Picks For NHL Hockey


Nice winner with the Kings at home yesterday. That's 2 of 3 winners in Hockey. Let's keep it going with a winner today and make it 3 of 4 winners:
4-Unit Play. #8. Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Buffalo -150 (Tuesday @ 7:35 pm est)
The Tampa Bay Lightning return home for a game against the reeling Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday before facing a difficult four-game road stretch. The Lightning have recorded (20) goals in the last five games as eighteen different players have at least one goal for the Bolts. Tampa Bay impressed many in the postseason with its surprising depth and exciting offense. Tampa's formula for success is pretty simple: infuse a group of some of the league's best veterans with one of the NHL's premier young talents?C Steven Stamkos (45 goals?second in NHL last season). The Lightning offense with Stamkos, St-Louis and Lecavalier is a quick-strike machine that finished third in the Eastern Conference with (241) goals. Since Ron Rolston replaced Lindy Ruff as coach of the Sabres, they have lost four straight. The Sabres are (0-4) in their last (4) Tuesday games and have allowed (22) goals in the last eight games. Bolts Strike Back and hand the Sabres another loss. The Sabres are 1-5 in their last 6 games when facing a team with a winning home record and the Lightning are 14-6 when facing a team with a winning percentage of less than 40%.

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Robert Ferringo's Picks For NHL Hockey
4-Unit Pick Take #14 Minnesota (-1.50) over Calgary (8pm, Tuesday, February 26)
2-Unit Pick Take Over (5.5) Colorado at San Jose (10:35 pm, Tuesday, February 26)

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Wunderdog Sports Free Pick

Game: Orlando at Philadelphia (7:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: Orlando +9.5 (-110)

The Orlando Magic have discovered life without the big guy in the middle isn't very pleasant. The Magic are on a woeful 1-17 run in their last 18 games, and just 3-15 ATS. The Philadelphia 76ers are far from a playoffs-caliber team this season, and without Andre Iguodala they have found out that he was an important cog to their success. The Sixers are also no bargain of late either as they are on a five-game skid. The offense has managed no more than 93 points in any of the five games, and regardless of the opponent the number here is simply an overlay. The Magic have been huge when following a 10+ point loss at 43-21-1 ATS in their last 65. Take the points, and play on Orlando.

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Bryan Leonard | CBBSides - Tuesday, Feb 26 2013 9:00PM
538 Florida St. -5.0 vs 537 Wake Forest double-dime bet

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Rocky Atkinson | NHL ML - Tuesday, Feb 26 2013 7:05PM
ML 4 WAS -123 vs 3 CAR double-dime bet

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spartan | CBBSides - Tuesday, Feb 26 2013 7:00PM
522 Xavier, Ohio 5.0 vs 521 Memphis single-dime bet

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Andre Gomes | NBA Sides - Tuesday, Feb 26 2013 9:05PM
513 MIN 1.5 vs 514 PHO single-dime bet

Analysis: NBA - 513 Minnesota Timberwolves @ 514 Phoenix Suns

Projected Line: Minnesota by 3 points

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double-dime bet 513 MIN / 514 PHO OVER 194.5 5dimes (http://www.5dimes.com/)Analysis: I'm playing the Over between the T-Wolves & Suns on Tuesday night. The Phoenix Suns have played five home games since January 30. Four of the five games saw posted totals ranging from 199 1/2 to 205. Only one total was below 199 1/2 and that was Friday's total of 187 1/2. We took advantage of the low total on these pages, cashing the Over in their game against the Celtics when the teams combined for 201 points. Tonight's total is also low, in my opinion. After all, the Suns allow 100.2 ppg on the season on 46.9% shooting (28th) and 39.1% 3-point shooting (30th). They're also catching the Timberwolves with Ricky Rubio playing his best offensive basketball since his ACL injury last season. Rubio is averaging 15 ppg and nearly 10 apg over the last nine games and should have little trouble scoring and creating against the soft Suns. It should be noted that the winning team in Minnesota's last 12 road games (and 18 of their last 19) have scored at least 100 points. The T-Wolves and their "hosts" have combined for an average of 200 ppg in those 19 outings. I expect both teams to score their share of points with the way the Suns play defense (or don't play defense, I should say). The T-Wolves are on a 6-1 Over run on the road and they're 7-1 to the Over against teams playing sub-.400 basketball. Finally, five of the last six meetings in Phoenix have gone over the total. I'm playing the Over between Minnesota & Phoenix on Tuesday night. Thanks! GL! Scott Spreitzer.

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Matt Fargo 9* CBB Ultimate Underdog

Minnesota

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Wunderdog nhl

2 *phoenix ML +155
2* San Jose PL (-1.5) +175

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EAGLE EYE SPORTS---ROBERT HENZIE
Indiana Pacers-8
Auburn+11
Florida-9
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EAGLE EYE SPORTS---VAUGHN WILSON
5* Indiana-5.5
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EAGLE EYE SPORTS----WINMART
Auburn+11
Ind.Pacers-8

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Kelso

50 Units
Air Force (-4) over Wyoming
AIR FORCE (15-10) -4 over Wyoming (18-9) Prediction: Air Force by 11-12
Comments: The 2012-13 edition of the Air Force Academy basketball team is one of the best it has ever put on the floor and has been show-casing its talent of late with home wins over UNLV (21-7), 71-56, and San Diego State (20-7), 70-67, and by taking powerful Colorado State (21-6) to the money before losing, 89-86. The Falcons only other home loss this season was to Wichita State (22-5), 72-69. Air Force starts a lineup of four seniors and a sophomore and is led by senior guard Michael Lyons who has for the past two seasons been every one’s nemesis. This year he is averaging 18.8 points per game and in that 3-point loss to Colorado State scored 45 points. The Falcons are simply a relentless team that that comes to play every night, is well coached, disciplined and finds ways to win. The first time these teams met this season, a month ago in Laramie, Air Force won, 57-48, as a 7 ½-point underdog. Despite the fact Wyoming is in better shape physically that it was then, my figures say the Falcons should dominate.

25 Units
WiscGreen Bay (-14) over WiscMilwaukee
WISCONSIN-GREEN BAY (15-13) -14 over Wisconsin-Milwaukee (8-122) Prediction: Wisconsin-Green Bay by 19-20
Comments: The first time these teams played this season—four weeks ago in Milwaukee—Green Bay won by 20 points, 74-54, as a 7-point favorite and there is absolutely nothing to suggest that won happen again. Wisconsin-Milwaukee, which is 1-15 on the road, has to be happy about one thing—this is its last game of the regular season. As basketball teams go, Green Bay and Milwaukee operate on different planes and my figures say the former should again win in blowout fashion.

15 Units
Alabama (-11½) over Auburn
7:00 PM -- Coleman Coliseum
ALABAMA (18-9) -11 ½ over Auburn (9-18) Prediction: Alabama by 18-19 Played at Coleman Coliseum (15,383) in Tuscaloosa, Alabama RPI Ranking: Auburn 218 of 347 teams, Alabama 62nd of 347. Strength of Schedule Ranking: Auburn 103rd of 347, Alabama 84th of 347. Home/Road Record: Alabama 12-3 at home, Auburn 2-10 on road. Enrollment: Auburn (20,446), Alabama (28,026) Starting Time: 7:05 TV: ESPNU Comments: This is one of the big revenge games of the year in the SEC. Not only are these two schools heated—and I mean heated—rivals but Auburn, which is 1-11 in its last 12 games, embarrassed Alabama, 49-37, when these teams met three weeks ago at Auburn. Yes, the only win in those last 12 games was over Alabama. There is no question the Crimson Tide are by far the best team in this game and are 10-3 in their last 13 games. Take it to the bank Alabama will come out firing the big guns in this one and wipe away the memory of their terrible performance at Auburn, a game in which they hit but 28.6% from the floor, including 10.5% from 3-point range.

10 Units
Towson (+7) over George Mason
7:00 PM -- Patriot Center
Towson (16-13) +7 over GEORGE MASON (17-11) Prediction: Towson by 3-4
Comments: Towson is the number one surprise of the 2012-13 season, having gone 1-31 last season, and they can really put the icing on the cake with a win tonight, and a victory at home against Hofstra. A win in both those games would close out Towson 18-13 and the team would go into the NCAA record book with the greatest one season turn-around in history. Since Towson is prohibited from post-season play because of past academic problems, I do believe it will give it everything it has to do just that. The first time these teams met this season—January 23 at Towson—George Mason won, 77-67, as a 1 ½-point favorite but now catch an incentive-driven Tigers team that is playing its best basketball right now, is 6-1 in its last seven games, including in that span road wins at Hofstra, 57-50, Georgia State, 90-82, and Old Dominion, 68-66. My figures, plus the hidden incentive factors, should put Towson in the winner’s circle again.


10 Units
Mavericks (-5½) over Bucks
8:30 PM -- American Airlines Center
DALLAS MAVERICKS (25-30) -5 ½ over Milwaukee Bucks (26-28) Prediction: Mavericks by 9-10
Comments: With superstar forward Dirk Nowitzki return to form after missing most of the season with knee surgery Dallas is very much alive for a playoff spot, even they are 4 ½ games out of the final and 8th spot in the NBA West picture. Dallas has gone 5-2 in its last seven games, is playing with real urgency and focus and knows it has to keep winning to make the post season—and time is running out. They must win them all at home and should do that again tonight. The Mavericks have all the edges against a slumping Milwaukee team that is facing its 1-7 in its last eight starts and 0-3 in its last three.

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Tom Freese 10* NHL

8-5YTD

Pittsburgh

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Ray Falco

CBB

Valpo
Air Force
Over Indiana-Minn

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Marc Lawrence 3*: Xavier

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NCAA Basketball

3* Xavier +4.5
3* Valparaiso -13.5
3* Auburn +11
3* Minnesota +5

NBA Selections

3* Pacers -8
3* Bucks +5.5
3* Bobcats +15.5

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Your Bookies Money (Carolina Sports)

NBA 5* Orlando/Philly Under 188
4* Golden St./Indiana Over 196
3* Golden St. +8

NCAAB 4* Tennessee +8.5
3* Towson +7
3* Xavier +5.5
3* Wake Forest +5.5
3* Air Force -4

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JdWarriors5
2/26
Xavier +5 (-110)

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Bryan Rosica

75 Dimes (http://www.cappersmall.com/forums/redirect-to/?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Faffiliates.5dimes.com%2Ftra cking%2FAffiliate.asp%3FAffID%3DAF000189%26mediaTy peID%3D220%26AffUrlID%3D229)
Dallas Mavs

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Godfather locks
3 pack 1000*
Pacers -8
Suns -1.5
Minnesota (college) +5.5

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Seabass Report for Tuesday:
All 200
Wyoming
Wake Forest
Sacramento

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Doc's NBA - 2/25

#501 Take Orlando/Philadelphia UNDER 189 (7 p.m. EST, Tuesday)
#504 Take Indiana -8 over Golden State (7 p.m. EST, Tuesday)

#512 Take Dallas -5 over Milwaukee (8:30 p.m. EST, Tuesday)

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Lenny Delgenio

10* Non Conf. G.O.M xavier

CBB Blowout of the Month Denver

NBA Odds Mismatch Dallas

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Rocketman

3* Washington

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Stephen Nover CB


FSU -4.5

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trophy club
clippers

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JestersBets

Valpraiso -13.5; Air Force -4; Tennessee +9

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Betting line moves

531 youngstown state +14

540 wisconsin - 15 1/2

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Lenny Delgenio

10* Non Conf. G.O.M xavier

CBB Blowout of the Month Detroit

NBA Odds Mismatch Dallas

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Rob Veno
cbb
tenn

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Dr Bob
Wake Forest
Kings

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Gametimesports

5: Minn Gospers +5.5
4: Townson +6.5

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underdog hotline nba goy golden state warriors +8

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Scott Spreitzer.

double-dime bet 532 Valparaiso -14.0 (-110) 5dimes vs 531 Youngstown St.

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4-STAR PHOENIX -1 over Minnesota - When you are looking at the two worst teams in a conference, home court advantage is huge. We don't understand why Vegas would think Minnesota would have the edge in a neutral site matchup between these teams and are inclined to grab the Suns here.
Minnesota lost at home Sunday to Golden State, 100-99. It was a late loss as they led nearly the entire game. The Timberwolves are 0-10 ATS (-5.8 ppg) since January 02, 2008 as a dog with at most one day of rest off a loss in which they led at the end of each of the first three quarters.
Phoenix fell to San Antonio at home Sunday, 97-87. Of their 30 baskets in that game, 24 were assisted. The Suns are 11-0 ATS (8.4 ppg) since November 08, 2009 as a favorite with at least one day of rest after a game in which more than 70% of their baskets were assisted.
However, Phoenix was also riddled with 20 turnovers. The Suns are 7-0-1 ATS (10.9 ppg) since March 22, 2008 as a home favorite with at least one day of rest after a game in which they had at least five more turnovers than their season-to-date average.
They did a nice job getting to the foul line and went 24-of-33 there. The Suns are 6-0-1 ATS (8.2 ppg) since April 29, 2010 after a game at home in which they scored more than 25% of their points from the free throw line.
SPORTSBOOK BREAKERS PREDICTION: PHOENIX 103, Minnesota 94
4-STAR Cleveland and Chicago Under 190.5 - Poor shooting like Chicago's is one thing, but it really does not bode well when a team plays at a slow pace to begin with. Don't expect Chicago's poor shooting to encourage them to play for any more possessions in what should amount to a low scoring game.
Chicago shot just 29% from the field in a 102-72 loss to Oklahoma City Sunday. The Bulls are 0-8 OU (-13.6 ppg) since February 20, 2007 at home with at least one day of rest after a double digit road loss in which they shot less than 40% from the field.
Joakim Noah was one offender. He went just 2-of-9 from the field. The Bulls are 0-12 OU (-14.5 ppg) since March 22, 2008 at home with at least a day of rest after a loss in which Joakim Noah shot worse than 33% from the field.
Noah finished with eight points and nine rebounds. The Bulls are 0-9 OU (-10.9 ppg) since April 04, 2009 at home with at least a day of rest after a loss on the road in which Joakim Noah had more rebounds than points.
Carlos Boozer scored just two points in 24 minutes. He also had three turnovers and just one assist. The Bulls are 0-6 OU (-14.2 ppg) since April 21, 2012 at home after a loss in which Carlos Boozer had more turnovers than assists.
Cleveland gave Miami a run but fell Sunday night, 109-105. They were led by Dion Waiters with 26 points as Kyrie Irving had 17. The Cavaliers are 0-10 OU (-11.1 ppg) since March 25, 2012 with at least a day of rest after a loss on the road in which Kyrie Irving was not the Cavaliers' high scorer.
Alonzo Gee had nine points in 40 minutes, taking just seven shots in the game. The Cavaliers are 0-8 OU (-12.2 ppg) since November 17, 2012 with at least a day of rest after a loss on the road in which Alonzo Gee took fewer than 10 shots.
When these teams met last in January, Chicago won 118-92. They held a 47-31 rebounding edge in that game. The Cavaliers are 0-8 OU (-10.6 ppg) since February 27, 2011 when seeking revenge for a road loss in which they were out-rebounded by double-digits.
SPORTSBOOK BREAKERS PREDICTION: Cleveland 91, CHICAGO 88
4-STAR INDIANA -8 over Golden State - Golden State has revived itself in the last three games, but that has mainly come at home. Their performances against decent or better teams on the road recently have still been quite poor. Indiana's size and defensive focus is a tough matchup for Golden State and we didn't see it going well for them today.
Golden State trailed nearly the entire way before pulling off a 100-99 win in Minnesota Sunday. They overcame 22 turnovers in the win. The Warriors are 0-9 ATS (-12.6 ppg) since March 12, 2004 as a road dog with at least one day of rest after a game on the road in which they had at least five more turnovers than their season-to-date average.
However, they've been pushing their starters recently, David Lee in particular who played 41 minutes in that game. The Warriors are 0-6 ATS (-9.1 ppg) since December 29, 2010 on the road after David Lee played more than 40 minutes the last two.
Indiana has won four straight games. They defeated Detroit on the road Saturday, 90-72. The Pacers are 9-0-1 ATS (11.7 ppg) since January 04, 2005 as a home favorite with two or more days of rest when they held their opponent to fewer than 85 points in their last game.
Detroit was held to just 34% shooting in that game. The Pacers are 6-0 ATS (16.2 ppg) since January 04, 2005 as a home favorite with two or more days of rest after a game on the road in which they allowed less than 40% from the field.
Roy Hibbert had 10 points in the win but Indiana was led by George Hill with 17. The Pacers are 9-0-1 ATS (8.8 ppg) since February 28, 2012 at home after a win on the road in which Roy Hibbert was not the Pacers' high scorer.
Working Danny Granger back into the fold, he struggled in the game but was able to play 19 minutes. The Pacers are 6-0 ATS (10.2 ppg) since November 07, 2006 at home with at least a day of rest after a win on the road in which Danny Granger played fewer than 30 minutes. SPORTSBOOK BREAKERS PREDICTION: INDIANA 106, Golden State 91

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Erin Rynning

10* Minnesota

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The Philly Godfather

My Moves



[538] FLORIDA STATE 500: -5.5
[521] MEMPHIS U 500: -4.5
[533] WYOMING 500: +4
[518] MINNESOTA U 500: +5.5

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Doc Sports CBB
wisconsin milwaukee

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The Delawarian


ALL NCAAB:

3* Minnesota +6
1* Memphis/Xavier UNDER 133
1* Illinois-Chicago -1

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LEGIT PICKS

Tuesday 2/26/13 Plays...

4* ILLINOIS CHICAGO pk (5PM PST)

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Ben Burns 10* NBA Personal Favorite

Phoenix

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Scott Rickenbach nhl total destruction

Buffalo Over