4-17-13

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On the court or on the bench? NBA final day injury report

Wednesday is the final night of the NBA regular season and some teams are preparing for the playoffs while others are looking at the offseason.

Here's a look at the injury and rest situation heading into the final game of the season.

Boston Celtics
The Celtics will finish seventh in the Eastern Conference and play the Knicks in the first round. Paul Pierce is dealing with an illness but is probable Wednesday against Indiana. Kevin Garnett has played three of the past four games, but missed the previous eight games with an ankle injury. Jason Terry will sit out.

Brooklyn Nets
The Nets will finish fourth in the Eastern Conference and have nothing to play for in its final game against Detroit. Brooklyn could rest Joe Johnson who missed five games in late March and early April with a quad injury.

New York Knicks
New York has clinched the second seed in the East and has sent its stars to the bench. Carmelo Anthony, Tyson Chandler, J.R. Smith, Ray Felton and Kenyon Martin all wore suits on Monday against the Bobcats. Anthony could see some minutes on Wednesday against the Hawks, according to the New York Post. Chandler has missed the past five games with a neck injury. Coach Mike Woodson told ESPN Radio that he is confident that both Chandler and Kenyon Martin will be ready for Game 1 of the playoffs against the Celtics.

Miami Heat
The Heat have nothing to play for against the bottom-feeding Magic. Four members of the starting lineup -- LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and Mario Chalmers -- all sat in the team's last game against Cleveland. James has been nursing a hamstring injury while Wade and Bosh have been bothered by knee injuries.

Chicago Bulls
Taj Gibson and Joakim Noah returned to the lineup on Monday for the Bulls. Chicago will finish either fifth or sixth and will finish the season against Washington. "We need a lot of energy late, and I told them I was going to play today," Gibson said after the game. "They had me on limited minutes, they had Jo on limited minutes, but we just wanted to be out there and really push the guys and know that we got to sharpen up. We got to get ready for the playoffs."

San Antonio Spurs
The Spurs will finish second in the Western Conference. Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Kawhi Leonard did not play Tuesday against Golden State. But Manu Ginobili could return to the lineup against Minnesota on Wednesday according to the San Antonio Express-News.

Denver Nuggets
Kenneth Faried will miss Denver's game against Phoenix. If the Nuggets win, they will finish third in the Western Conference.

Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers will make the playoffs if they beat Houston in the final game of the season. Kobe Bryant is out with a torn ACL and Steve Nash will also miss the game with the Rockets as MRIs confirmed he has nerve irritation from old injuries that are contributing to his hamstring pain the team announced Tuesday.

Portland Trail Blazers
LaMarcus Aldridge, Wesley Matthews and Nicolas Batum were all expected to miss Tuesday's game against the Clippers and Batum is confirmed to miss the team's final game against the Warriors.

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Rockets vs. Lakers: What bettors need to know

Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers (-1.5, 209 suggest line from The Sports Club)

The Los Angeles Lakers can make the playoffs by beating the visiting Houston Rockets on Wednesday or having Utah lose to Memphis. Los Angeles has won seven of eight games in its late-season push and would actually claim the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference by beating the Rockets. Houston is one game ahead of Los Angeles entering the contest and also one game behind the Golden State Warriors, who are in sixth place heading into the final day.

The Rockets suffered a dreadful 119-112 loss to lowly Phoenix on Monday and that defeat has put them in danger of slipping into the No. 8 spot with the loss to the Lakers. Houston coach Kevin McHale is aware that winning the contest at the Staples Center is going to be an arduous task. “We are going to play a determined L.A. team,” McHale said. “We have to play well.” The Lakers will be playing their second game since losing Kobe Bryant to a torn Achilles’ tendon. Los Angeles notched a 91-86 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday without the superstar. The Lakers are 1-2 against the Rockets this season.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN, Comcast SportsNet Houston, Time Warner Cable SportsNet (Los Angeles)

ABOUT THE ROCKETS (45-36): Houston has lost three of its last five games despite playing a light April schedule. That has prompted concern with the playoffs about to commence. “I think that has been one of our problems all season – focus,” point guard Jeremy Lin said. “It usually comes with a younger team. At this point of the season, it is really not an excuse. Every game means so much. We are talking about playoff seeding. We are talking about matchups and things that are more important than anything we played for all season.” Leading scorer James Harden was just 5-of-18 from the field while scoring 16 points in the loss to the Suns. Harden averages 25.9 points.

ABOUT THE LAKERS (44-37): Center Dwight Howard had a monster game against San Antonio with 26 points and 17 rebounds. He is one rebound away from becoming the youngest player in NBA history to reach 9,000 career rebounds. Howard will be 27 years, 130 days old on Wednesday and legends Wilt Chamberlain (27 years, 144 days) and Bill Russell (27 years, 357 days) are the only other players to reach 9,000 before age 28. Guard Steve Blake stepped up with a season-best 23 points against the Spurs and will play a key role the rest of the season with Bryant sidelined. Blake averages 6.9 points.

TRENDS

- The over is 9-1 in the last 10 meetings.

- Houston is 1-4 ATS in the past five games.

- Lakers are averaging 106.5 points over the past four games, better than the 102.2 season average.

- James Harden has averaged 22 points in three games against the Lakers this season, down from his season average of 25.9.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Houston has won four of the past five meetings.

2. Lakers PG Steve Nash (hip, hamstring) will miss his eighth consecutive game.

3. Rockets F Carlos Delfino has made 10 3-pointers over the past two games.

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MLB weather report: Could be more snow in Colorado

Snow is still in the forecast for the frosty series between the New York Mets and Colorado Rockies. Here's the rest of Wednesday's MLB weather report:

Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics (n/a, -175, 7.5)
Site: O.co Coliseum

The wind will blow in from left field at 14 mph with temperatures in the low-60s.

Los Angeles Angels vs. Minnesota Twins (-120, n/a 8.5)
Site: Target Field

An 87 percent chance of precipitation as snow turns into rain by first pitch. The wind will blow in from center field at 11 mph.

New York Mets vs. Colorado Rockies (n/a, +125, 10.5)
Site: Coors Field

The winds will blow in from center field at 13 mph. Snow is also in the forecast, with a 71 percent chance of rain.

Boston Red Sox vs. Cleveland Indians (n/a, +135, 8)
Site: Progressive Field

Chance of thunderstorms in the forecast with only a 25 percent chance of rain. Temperatures will be in the mid-50s.

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles (110, n/a, 8)
Site: Camden Yards

There's a 27 percent chance of rain in the forecast in Baltimore.

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (+110, -130, 7.5)
Site: PNC Park

A chance of thunderstorms is in the forecast, with a 15 percent chance of rain.

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cincinnati Reds (-130, +145, 8.5)
Site: Great American Ballpark

A 33 percent chance of rain in Cincinnati with a chance of thunderstorms.

Texas Rangers vs. Chicago Cubs (+110, n/a, n/a)
Site: Wrigley Field

Winds will blow in from right field at 12 mph and there's an 89 percent chance of rain.

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Premier League betting notes for Wednesday action

Three of the top six in the English Premier League table are in action Wednesday due to the calender getting congested with FA Cup fixtures.

Manchester United needs only seven points in its final six games to clinch the Premier League title. Chelsea is playing for Champions League football next campaign and Wigan is fighting for Premier League survival.

All odds courtesy of Bet365.com:

Manchester City (2nd, 65 points) vs. Wigan (18th, 31 points) -400 +550 +1300

Site: Etihad Stadium
Previous league meeting: Wigan 0 Manchester City 2 November 28

The two teams will meet again in the FA Cup final on May 11. Manchester City is unbeaten at home in its last six games (5-1-0), outscoring teams 14-2 over that span. Wigan has collected 12 points in its last eight matches after accumulating 19 points in its first 23 games.

West Ham (12th, 38 points) vs. Manchester United (1st, 80 points) +475 +300 -150

Site: Upton Park
Previous league meeting: Manchester United 1 West Ham 0 November 28

West Ham have allowed 13 goals in its past nine home games. Manchester United has kept a clean sheet in seven of its past eight league games.

Fulham (10th, 40 points) vs. Chelsea (4th, 58 points) +350 +280 -118

Site: Craven Cottage
Previous league meeting: Chelsea 0 Fulham 0 November 28

Fulham has allowed eight goals in the past nine matches after allowing 40 in the previous 23 league fixtures. Chelsea striker Demba Ba has scored only two goals in nine league appearances since joining the Blues from Newcastle in January.

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Mighty Quinn

Mighty hit with the Braves Tuesday.

Wednesday it’s the Braves. The deficit is 181 sirignanos.

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DCI Pro Basketball
The Daniel Curry Index

04/17/13 Predictions

Season
Straight Up: 791-377 (.677)
ATS: 630-566 (.527)
ATS Vary Units: 1590-1427 (.527)
Over/Under: 620-579 (.517)
Over/Under Vary Units: 818-734 (.527)

TORONTO 97, Boston 96
BROOKLYN 102, Detroit 92
NEW YORK 104, Atlanta 94
CHARLOTTE 99, Cleveland 98
MIAMI 109, Orlando 88
INDIANA 97, Philadelphia 86
CHICAGO 96, Washington 88
MEMPHIS 97, Utah 89
DALLAS 105, New Orleans 94
SAN ANTONIO 108, Minnesota 94
OKLAHOMA CITY 114, Milwaukee 95
DENVER 115, Phoenix 97
L.A. LAKERS 110, Houston 106
L.A. Clippers 108, SACRAMENTO 102
Golden State 104, PORTLAND 103

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DCI Pro Hockey
The Daniel Curry Index

04/17/13 Predictions

Season: 249-154 (.618)

PITTSBURGH 4, Montreal 2
BOSTON 3, Buffalo 2
Detroit vs. CALGARY: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
ANAHEIM 3, Columbus 2

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Goldsheet Key Releases

Toronto by 9 over Boston
Dallas by 18 over New Orleans

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NBA

Hot Teams
-- 76ers won seven of their last eleven games.
-- Miami won its last six games (5-1 vs spread).
-- Raptors won/covered six of their last seven games.
-- Thunder won seven of last eight games (6-2 vs spread).
-- Knicks won 15 of last 17 games (9-1 vs spread last ten H).
-- Pistons won last four games, covered last eight. Brooklyn won five of its last six games.
-- Charlotte won last two games, are 7-4 vs spread in last 11.
-- Mavericks won four of last six games (6-4 vs spread last ten F).
-- Jazz won eight of last ten games; they need to win, then hope Lakers lose later on, for Utah to make playoffs. Memphis also won eight of its last 10 games.
-- Nuggets won seven of last eight games (0-3 vs spread last three).
-- Clippers won their last six games (4-1-1 vs spread). Kings covered four of their last five games.
-- Golden State won 11 of last 17 games (4-10 vs spread last 14 A).
-- Lakers won eight of last nine games; if Utah won earlier, LA needs to win to make the playoffs.

Cold Teams
-- Pacers lost four of last five games, are 0-7 vs spread in last seven.
-- Magic are 3-5 vs spread in last eight games as a road underdog.
-- Celtics lost five of their last eight games.
-- Chicago lost four of last six games, are 2-5 vs spread in last seven. Wizards lost four in row, covered twice in last ten games.
-- Bucks lost last five games, are 5-14 vs spread in last 19.
-- Hawks lost four of last six games, covered twice in last nine.
-- Cavaliers lost last five games (0-4 vs spread in last four).
-- Hornets lost six of their last seven games.
-- Spurs lost six of their last nine games. Minnesota lost four of last five games, covered twice in last seven.
-- Suns lost 14 of their last 17 games (6-4 vs spread in last ten).
-- Portland is 2-9-1 vs spread in its last twelve games; they've lost their last seven home games.
-- Rockets lost three of their last five games.

Totals
-- Eight of last ten Philadelphia games stayed under total; five of last seven Pacer games went over.
-- Four of last five Orlando road games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Boston games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Washington games went over the total.
-- 10 of last 13 Oklahoma City games stayed under the total.
-- Last four Atlanta games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Detroit games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Cleveland games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four New Orleans games went over the total.
-- Under is 8-4 in San Antonio's last twelve games.
-- Four of last five Utah games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Denver games went over the total.
-- Last three Clipper games stayed under the total.
-- Golden State's last three games all went over the total.
-- Four of last five Laker games went over the total.

Back-to-backs
-- Toronto is 0-6 vs spread last six times they played night before.
-- Atlanta is 8-5 vs spread on road if it played night before.
-- Clippers are 5-2 vs spread last seven times they played nite before.
-- Portland is 2-5 vs spread last seven times it played nite before.

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NHL

Hot teams
-- Pittsburgh won last four games and 19 of last 21.
-- Sabres won five of their last seven games.
-- Blue Jackets won last four games, outscoring foes 15-6.

Cold teams
-- Canadiens lost three of their last four games.
-- Bruins lost three of last four games.
-- Red Wings lost six of their last nine games. Calgary lost four of its last five at home.
-- Ducks lost last two games, are 5-8 in last thirteen.

Totals
-- Under is 12-3-1 in last 16 Penguin games. Last three Montreal games went over.
-- Three of last four Boston games went over the total. Under is 5-2-1 in Buffalo's last eight games.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in Calgary's last five games.
-- Under is 5-1-2 in last eight Columbus games.

Series records
-- Penguins won five of last six games with Montreal.
-- Sabres lost four of last five visits to Boston.
-- Red Wings lost three of last four games with Calgary.
-- Blue Jackets lost three of last four visits to Anaheim.

Back-to-backs
-- None.

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Today's NHL Picks

Montreal at Pittsburgh

The Canadiens look to bounce back from their 7-3 loss to Philadelphia on Monday and build on their 7-1 record in their last 8 games after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. Montreal is the pick (+120) according to Dunkel, which has the Canadiens favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Montreal (+120). Here are all of today's picks.


WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17
Time Posted 6:00 a.m. EST


Game 1-2: Montreal at Pittsburgh (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 12.213; Pittsburgh 11.304
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (+120); Over


Game 3-4: Buffalo at Boston (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 10.955; Boston 11.268
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-210); 5
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-210); Under


Game 5-6: Detroit at Calgary (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 11.027; Calgary 10.527
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-160); Under


Game 7-8: Columbus at Anaheim (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 10.318; Anaheim 12.092
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-160); 5
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-160); Over

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Today's MLB Picks

Chicago White Sox at Toronto

The White Sox look to build on their 4-1 record in their last 5 games in Toronto. Chicago is the pick (+115) according to Dunkel, which has the White Sox favored by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+115). Here are all of today's picks.


WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17
Time Posted: 6:00 a.m. EST


Game 901-902: St. Louis at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Miller) 15.797; Pittsburgh (Burnett) 16.239
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-130); 7
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+110); Over


Game 903-904: Philadelphia at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Lannan) 14.504; Cincinnati (Leake) 15.374
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-135); 8
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-135); Under


Game 905-906: Washington at Miami (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Detwiler) 14.776; Miami (Nolasco) 14.358
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Washington (-165); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-165); Over


Game 907-908: San Francisco at Milwaukee (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Vogelsong) 14.856; Milwaukee (Lohse) 15.103
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-115); 8
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-115); Under


Game 909-910: NY Mets at Colorado (8:40 a.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Hefner) 14.891; Colorado (Garland) 16.544
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A


Game 911-912: San Diego at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Ross) 13.995; LA Dodgers (Kershaw) 16.489
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 2 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-260); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-260); Over


Game 913-914: Houston at Oakland (3:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Norris) 13.989; Oakland (Colon) 16.876
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 3; 9
Vegas Line: Oakland (-170); 8
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-170); Over


Game 915-916: Chicago White Sox at Toronto (7:07 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Quintana) 14.495; Toronto (Happ) 13.730
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Toronto (-135); 9
Dunkel Pick: White Sox (+115); Under


Game 917-918: Boston at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Aceves) 16.186; Cleveland (Masterson) 14.161
Dunkel Line: Boston by 2; 9
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-140); 8
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+120); Over


Game 919-920: Tampa Bay at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Moore) 15.726; Baltimore (Tillman) 15.186
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-120); 8
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-120); Under


Game 921-922: LA Angels at Minnesota (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Hanson) 14.242; Minnesota (Worley) 13.880
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-130); 9
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-130); Under


Game 923-924: Detroit at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Scherzer) 17.491; Seattle (Hernandez) 14.690
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 3; 7
Vegas Line: Seattle (-120); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+100); Over


Game 925-926: Kansas City at Atlanta (12:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Davis) 15.127; Atlanta (Minor) 17.691
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 2 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-180); 8
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-180); Over


Game 927-928: Arizona at NY Yankees (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Miley) 16.531; NY Yankees (Sabathia) 15.957
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-150); 8
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+130); Under


Game 929-930: Texas at Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Grimm) 14.956; Cubs (Villanueva) 14.737
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

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Today's NBA Picks

Utah at Memphis

The Grizzlies look to follow up their 103-97 win over Dallas on Monday and build on their 4-1 ATS record in their last 5 games after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Memphis is the pick (-5) according to Dunkel, which has the Grizzlies favored by 7. Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-5). Here are all of today's picks.


WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17
Time Posted: 6:00 a.m. EST


Game 501-502: Philadelphia at Indiana (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 114.752; Indiana 117.851
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 3; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 5 1/2; 186
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+5 1/2); Over


Game 503-504: Orlando at Miami (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 107.785; Miami 126.530
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 18 1/2; 184
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A


Game 505-506: Boston at Toronto (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 117.623; Toronto 114.044
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 3 1/2; 183
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A


Game 507-508: Washington at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 112.814; Chicago 119.349
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 6 1/2; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 8 1/2; 186
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+8 1/2); Over


Game 509-510: Milwaukee at Oklahoma City (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 116.616; Oklahoma City 130.970
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 14 1/2; 210
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A


Game 511-512: Atlanta at New York (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 115.021; New York 125.846
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 11; 188
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A


Game 513-514: Detroit at Brooklyn (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 115.118; Brooklyn 123.340
Dunkel Line & Total: Brooklyn by 8; 187
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A


Game 515-516: Cleveland at Charlotte (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 111.801; Charlotte 110.386
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 1 1/2; 208
Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 3; 203
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+3); Over


Game 517-518: New Orleans at Dallas (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 114.912; Dallas 118.734
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 4; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 7 1/2; 197 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+7 1/2); Over


Game 519-520: Minnesota at San Antonio (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 114.182; San Antonio 122.424
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 8; 190
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A


Game 521-522: Utah at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 120.034; Memphis 127.225
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 7; 185
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 5; 180
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-5); Over


Game 523-524: Phoenix at Denver (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 114.164; Denver 127.450
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 13; 208
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 11 1/2; 212 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-11 1/2); Under


Game 525-526: LA Clippers at Sacramento (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 123.811; Sacramento 115.301
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 8 1/2; 202
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 6 1/2; 209
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-6 1/2); Under


Game 527-528: Golden State at Portland (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 120.226; Portland 115.462
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 5; 216
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A


Game 529-530: Houston at LA Lakers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 119.232; LA Lakers 124.230
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 5; 197
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 2 1/2; 203
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-2 1/2); Under

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Gamblers Data

Free Play Wednesday

Tampa Bay -125

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Hockey Crusher
Buffalo Sabres + Boston Bruins OVER 5
(System Record: 49-3, won last game)
Overall Record: 49-34-1

Basketball Crusher
Dallas Mavericks -7.5 over New Orleans Hornets
(System Record: 90-4, won last 3 games)
Overall Record: 90-67-4

Baseball Crusher
Seattle Mariners -118 over Detroit Tigers
(System Record: 11-1, lost last game)
Overall Record: 11-9

Soccer Crusher
Huracan + Godoy Cruz OVER 2
This match is happening in Argentina
(System Record: 386-14, lost last game and a push)
Overall Record: 386-332-47

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Cappers Access

Cardinals -130
A's(RL) -1.5(+118)
Bulls -8.5

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Sports Pickin' - April 17

NHL

Detroit ML

MLB

Los Angeles (N) -1.5
Tampa Bay -1.5

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BG Sports

76ers +5.5

Twins +120

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Ben Burns

Boston vs. Cleveland -April 17, 2013 - 7:05 PM

Pick: 9* Cleveland -132

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The four hottest bets in sports right now

The Atlanta Braves and Washington Capitals headline some of the hottest bets in sports. Here is a look at four of the best plays around:

(All stats going into Tuesday's action)

Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves are 11-1 SU (straight up) on the season and winners of nine games in a row. They lead the NL in ERA (1.82), WHIP (1.01), earned runs (22) and opponents' batting average (.200). The Braves are up $837 for the $100 per-game bettor on the season.

The Braves are -175 favorites at home versus the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.

Washington Capitals

The Caps have gotten hot at just the right time. Washington has won seven straight games as they position themselves for the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Captain Alex Ovechkin has powered Washington offensively notching nine goals, three assists and a plus-seven rating. Washington is up 5.74 units during their seven game winning streeak.

The Capitals are -152 at home on Tuesday night versus the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Oakland A's Over

The Oakland Athletics lead the American League in home runs with 20 and are hammering the over early this season. The A's boast a 12-2 over/under record and are 3-0 in their last three games overall. The A's also lead the AL in runs (85), doubles (36) and total bases (228).

Oakland is a -209 as they host the Houston Astros tonight. The total is 7.5.

Detroit Pistons

In the NBA, the Detroit Pistons are 7-0-1 ATS (against the spread). They have averaged 103.5 points per game during their last eight, well above their season average of 94.8.

The Pistons are on the road to close out their season as they face the Brooklyn Nets Wednesday. Vegas-based odds service The Sports Club lists an opening line of Brooklyn -6 and a total of 193.

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NBA

Wednesday, April 17

On the court or on the bench? NBA final day injury report

Wednesday is the final night of the NBA regular season and some teams are preparing for the playoffs while others are looking at the offseason.

Here's a look at the injury and rest situation heading into the final game of the season.

Boston Celtics
The Celtics will finish seventh in the Eastern Conference and play the Knicks in the first round. Paul Pierce is dealing with an illness but is probable Wednesday against Indiana. Kevin Garnett has played three of the past four games, but missed the previous eight games with an ankle injury. Jason Terry will sit out.

Brooklyn Nets
The Nets will finish fourth in the Eastern Conference and have nothing to play for in its final game against Detroit. Brooklyn could rest Joe Johnson who missed five games in late March and early April with a quad injury.

New York Knicks
New York has clinched the second seed in the East and has sent its stars to the bench. Carmelo Anthony, Tyson Chandler, J.R. Smith, Ray Felton and Kenyon Martin all wore suits on Monday against the Bobcats. Anthony could see some minutes on Wednesday against the Hawks, according to the New York Post. Chandler has missed the past five games with a neck injury. Coach Mike Woodson told ESPN Radio that he is confident that both Chandler and Kenyon Martin will be ready for Game 1 of the playoffs against the Celtics.

Miami Heat
The Heat have nothing to play for against the bottom-feeding Magic. Four members of the starting lineup -- LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and Mario Chalmers -- all sat in the team's last game against Cleveland. James has been nursing a hamstring injury while Wade and Bosh have been bothered by knee injuries.

Chicago Bulls
Taj Gibson and Joakim Noah returned to the lineup on Monday for the Bulls. Chicago will finish either fifth or sixth and will finish the season against Washington. "We need a lot of energy late, and I told them I was going to play today," Gibson said after the game. "They had me on limited minutes, they had Jo on limited minutes, but we just wanted to be out there and really push the guys and know that we got to sharpen up. We got to get ready for the playoffs."

San Antonio Spurs
The Spurs will finish second in the Western Conference. Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Kawhi Leonard did not play Tuesday against Golden State. But Manu Ginobili could return to the lineup against Minnesota on Wednesday according to the San Antonio Express-News.

Denver Nuggets
Kenneth Faried will miss Denver's game against Phoenix. If the Nuggets win, they will finish third in the Western Conference.

Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers will make the playoffs if they beat Houston in the final game of the season. Kobe Bryant is out with a torn ACL and Steve Nash will also miss the game with the Rockets as MRIs confirmed he has nerve irritation from old injuries that are contributing to his hamstring pain the team announced Tuesday.

Portland Trail Blazers
LaMarcus Aldridge, Wesley Matthews and Nicolas Batum were all expected to miss Tuesday's game against the Clippers and Batum is confirmed to miss the team's final game against the Warriors.

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Paul Leiner

100* RedSox/Indians Over 8

50* Mariners -115

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Profit Bets

Braves ML
Oakland ML
Yankees ML

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Bob Balfe

April 17th 2013

Wednesday NBA & MLB

NBA

Kings +6.5 over Clippers
The Clippers are going to watch the Nuggets beat the Suns and will have nothing to play for. This Kings organization might be playing in their final home game in this city. This happened two years ago as they were not sure the team would return to Sacramento and let me tell you it was as electric and as emotional as a building could ever get. This team stinks, but they have A+ fans. I think this will be their final game here and they will go out with a bang against a Clippers team that rest its starters. Take the Kings

Pistons +5.5 over Nets
I give this Pistons team a lot of credit. They have won 4 in a row and are not packing it in like most of the other non playoff teams. The Nets have struggled a bit and will be resting starters for the playoffs. This Pistons team is known to get aggressive so there is no need to have a starter get hurt playing in a meaningless game. Take the Pistons.

Bulls -8 over Wizards
Chicago has not been playing their best basketball and its imperative that they win today to get a more favorable playoff matchup and at home they need to beat the Wizards which are a horrible road team, This is a statement game more than anything to get this team in the right mind set for the playoffs. Take the Bulls.

Mavs -7.5 over Hornets
It was really a bad effort the other night by the Mavs as they blew a 12 pt lead to the Grizzles Bench. The Hornets have packed it in for the season and cannot be compared to Memphis in any way. Dallas has a demanding owner and great fans. This game will get them back to .500 ball and leave the fans with someone to feel good about. Take Dallas.

Rockets +3 over Lakers
With Kobe out of the lineup the Lakers have no guidance and no chance in the playoffs. Houston has a lot to play for because they could fall a spot with a loss. I just don’t see the Lakers winning this game. I don’t know how they beat the Spurs the other night, but I don’t think this team is good enough to win with all the injuries they have. I could see the Lakers and the Jazz both losing tonight. I don’t trust the Lakers with Kobe and now without the best player of the last two decades I don’t like their chances. Take Houston.

MLB

Tigers +105 over Mariners
Scherzer/Hernandez
Felix Hernandez is a great pitcher, but the poor guy just never gets run support. Max Scherzer is a strikeout machine this year and he doesn’t walk many batters. Seattle just does not generate enough offense when facing pitchers like this. The Mariners need to get men on base by walks in order to generate runs. If not they are going to hover around 3 runs a game and most of the time its just not enough to win in this league. Take Detroit.

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Ben Burns NBA

Personal Favorite - Charlotte Bobcats

Best Bet - Sac Kings

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Dave Essler's Cliff Notes

With a reasonable amount of games played now, we're starting to see some viable numbers we can use. I always look at bullpen usage/stats, and there's some interesting ones. Of course, looking at much of anything tomorrow may be out of the question. Hard to say.

From the 7th inning on, the DODGERS have a team WHIP of 0.59. In stark contrast, the ANGELS team WHIP from the 7th inning on in 1.91. Now, I knew they had issues, but not THAT many. The Angels team ERA during that period is 9.82 and the opposing teams are hitting .340 (not a misprint) in that same time frame. Somewhat surprisingly, the Brewers haven't given up a home run after the 7th inning. The Cardinals are hitting .438 with RISP and two outs (padded that one at our expense last night). The other end of that spectrum---the Dodgers, hitting .172 with RISP and two outs, followed closely by Washington (.179).

St. Louis at Pittsburgh: Miller is indeed the real deal, but no longer under the radar, at least from an odds standpoint. He COULD be over valued here, as he is only 22 and threw 113 pitches or so in that one-hitter (7 innings) he tossed last week. That could be especially true if the Cardinals don't get some innings from Westbrook on Tuesday, because the pen hasn't been their best friend. I've been on A.J.'s bandwagon early, but if the past is an indicator of the future, the Cardinal hit him reasonably well. Caveat to that is that Burnett's best month is typically April, before he starts thinking too much. Have to think he's at least pumped to not let the kid show him up, so perhaps the under here.

Phillies at Reds: If I take the Reds, Phillips will either rest, or hit into three double plays. If I take the Phillies, he will go yard at a very inopportune time. Always look at overs w/Leake pitching, as he's like another stick. Reds always one of the better hitting teams against LHP, but Lannan is one of those junk pitchers that can induce a shitload of groundball outs. Leake's been hit pretty hard in two starts and by the Phillies starters in limited at bats, but enough to tell me it's the Phillies or nothing.

Washington at Miami: Waiting for a Fish total to be .5 run more than the oppositions team total. With the Nationals not hitting in key situations and the Fish just not being able to hit, have to think under, again. However, Nolaso will keep the ball up at times. Detwiler has shut down the Reds and the Braves, so barring a complete mental collapse should do the same thing here. The problem with taking the under here is the Nationals bullpen, and the fact that that's when (late) the Fish seem to find ways to score. Nolasco's fourth start, and he's owned all the Marlins but Harper. Pitch around him if he can, and in fact this does have the look of another 3-1 game to me.

Giants at Brewers: Well, it's getting to the point where the Giants pen might have to be reconsidered and not back blindly, at least by me. Their back end has an ERA of 5.21 away from the big AT & T park. Vogelsong's been crushed, twice, and once by the Cubs. So, conventional wisdom says it happens again, but take away Ramirez's 18 at bats against him, and there's not a lot of familiarity with the Brewers. Enough that it'd be hard to fade him blindly. Lohse has been brilliant (WHIP under .90) and doesn't have enough exposure to the Giants sticks for me to even think about taking San Francisco, and the price may be too high on Milwaukee to play the ML. This looks like 7-2 Brewers to me.

Tampa Bay at Baltimore: Moore but be something special to have a team hitting .205 behind him and be a road favorite. I guess that would mean to take the under. Tillman pitched reasonably well in Boston last week, but we can't disregard his first start, at home, against the Twins. Longoria's three homers in twelve at bats can't be ignored. He (Tillman) could be a bit motivated, remembering the last game he pitched in 2012 when the Rays hit three jacks in five innings in Tampa Bay. There is SOME evidence that Baltimore could get the fourth hit Moore will have given up this year.

LA Angels at Minnesota: Tough to fathom a team with an ERA from the 7th inning on with an ERA over 9.00 with their fifth starter on the mound being favored on the road, and against a pitcher they've never seen. Now, Worley isn't a stud, but he's not the pitcher the Mets blew up, either. And just two years ago the Phillies were 20-5 in games he pitched. The truth is probably somewhere in the middle, as is the fact that the Twins weren't scoring. They do have the potential to put up runs. If it weren't going to be terrible weather, I'd take the over whatever it is. I simply could not lay -125 on Tommy Hanson.

My Heritage plays will include Tim Clark, Aaron Baddeley, Webb Simpson, and Zach Johnson. Once there are odds that are Top Ten (or similar) I'll use these guys. This is one Tournament I do know, but without widely available bets/lines, there's no point in making graded plays. I'll pass on bets and where I bet them. I do not profess to bet these week after week, but living here I do feel like I've got SOME knowledge......will tell you more when I know more. Short course, tiny greens, long par 3's. Putting and 7 iron approach shots at a premium. Length is off the tee is essentially meaningless, as evidenced by the one time El Tigre played here he almost missed the cut, and that was in the middle of his sick run of never missing one.

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Scott Delaney

Second Biggest Release
of the NBA Season

80 Dime NBA Winner #4 in a Row

Playoff Implication Game of the Year

Memphis -5

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Will Rogers NHL 4/17

Yesterday he went 2-1, and is 13-3 recently.

Today's picks:
Calgary vs Detroit under 5.5 @ -128

Ducks over Blue jackets @ -155

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Chris Jordan

100♦ Hump Day Trifecta

Houston at Oakland - Houston
St. Louis at Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
Wizards at Bulls - Bulls

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HC Picks 4/17 Part 1

MLB

Kansas City +165

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Fezzik 3* pistons +5.5

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5Lines

Total Line for 04/17/2013


(Lost last 3 games)
Today's Winning Team is:
MLB - Arizona Diamondbacks : o8
Cost: -110


Run Line for 04/17/2013


(Lost last 2 games)
Today's Winning Team is:
MLB - San Diego Padres : +1.5
Cost: +105

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Kevin
MLBPredictions

2 UNIT = Texas Rangers @ Chicago Cubs - CUBS TO WIN (+100)
Listed Pitchers: Grimm vs Villaneuva
(Note: I'm risking 2.00 units to win 2.00 units)

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Kyle Hunter
He should have sweep yesterday, but weather postponed a play to hit. His hot though. Best capper in MLB for past 2 years.

Arizona Diamondbacks vs New York Yankees
Take:Total 8 un-119
*3 Star MLB Total Domination* The Arizona Diamondbacks have one of the weakest lineups in baseball right now. Jason Kubel, Adam Eaton, and Aaron Hill are all on the DL. The Yankees have tons of hitting stars on the DL. Wade Miley has continually defied the odds and pitched well in his first two years in the majors. He has an ERA of 1.60 in the month of April in his young career. C.C. Sabathia is in form early this year, and the DBacks have been struggling to score runs of late (3 or less in 3 of their last 4 games). It will be a cool night in the Bronx and the wind is expected to be blowing in. Phil Cuzzi is behind the dish and he has one of the biggest strike zones in the majors. The under is 5-0 in the Yankees last 5 home games. The under is 4-0 in the DBacks last 4 Interleague road games. The under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings between these teams in New York. Take the under.Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles
Take: Tampa Bay Rays -106
*3 Star MLB Moneyline CASH* The Tampa Bay Rays have been getting beat up of late, but I still think this team will find a way to get it turned around. History tells us that Joe Maddon's team will get on a nice run and contend in the AL East at some point this year. Tampa Bay is relatively healthy right now, and their bats should heat up soon. Matt Moore is one of the most talented young pitchers in the game, and I think this will be a breakout season for him. Chris Tillman is so unpredictable that I can't back him against a young phenom like Moore. Moore has had dominating stuff in his first two starts. Tampa Bay is 4-0 in Moore's last 4 starts. Take the Rays.

San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers
Take: Los Angeles Dodgers -1½-114
*4 Star MLB Play of the Day* The Los Angeles Dodgers have lost the first two games of this series to the San Diego Padres. The Padres aren't a good team at all, and their lineup is extremely poor. Clayton Kershaw hasn't allowed a run at home so far this year, and he very well could pitch another shutout against the Padres. He has a 2.28 ERA against the Padres in his career, and the two Padres who have had some success against him (Quentin and Grandal) are both suspended for this game. Tyson Ross' wildness makes him prone to giving up a big inning here and there. The Dodgers lineup isn't tremendous right now, but it is leaps and bounds better than San Diego's.

Kershaw is the perfect guy to have the ball in a situation where the Dodgers are trying to avoid the sweep at home against an inferior team. I really like this spot. The Dodgers are 36-15 in Kershaw's last 51 home starts. They are 6-1 in his last 7 starts against the Padres. I'll never lay this big of a number on the moneyline, so we'll take the run line here. Take the Dodgers -1.5

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Chase Diamond

8* Los Angeles Angels

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Goodfellas 3* A.L. GOW Detroit -106

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Indian Cowboy's Picks For NBA Basketball


3-0 TERRIFIC TUESDAY SWEEP! (+$1200)! OVERALL 29-12 (70%) AND +$6785 - WE ARE CURRENTLY ON OUR BEST RUN OF 2013!


Hockey: 5* WINNER behind St. Louis Yesterday! 3 STRAIGHT WINNING DAYS! 11-3 Hockey Run for +$3100! 9-3 MONTH IN APRIL! (+3120 RUN OVERALL!)


NBA: 11-4 (10-4 IN THE MONTH OF APRIL!) (+$3180 Overall Run!)


BASEBALL: 8-5 (62.5%) START TO SEASON! 8-4 (66%) RUN! +$1235 OVERALL RUN!


4-Unit Play. #526. Take Sacramento Kings +6.5 over LA Clippers (Wednesday @ 10:35pm est).


There were times when the City of Sacramento had terrible NBA teams but the loyal ?Kings Nation? always came out and supported their team. Sacramento's Mayor Kevin Johnson has done a tremendous job of building a team of ownership willing to give the fans their team back, yet the NBA leadership continues to drag their feet in the decision to permit the team to relocate in Seattle. How much will money will it take to keep Commissioner David Stern happy? - Who is kidding who in this bidding war? The season for the Kings have been marred by the uncertainty surrounding the future of the franchise and while it will be another losing year for the Kings, there have been some signs of promise in the first season under Keith Smart. The Kings have been erratic with the ability to beat good teams convincingly on occasion. Sacramento is a respectable (8-10) in the last (18) games and this squad does own a winning record at home on the season. In the last month, the Kings have wins over the Bulls, Clippers, and Warriors. Sacramento can do two things really well: It runs a fast-paced offense and when the shots are falling, it is incredibly difficult to beat. The Kings also have one of the best rebounding teams in the league and that prowess allows them to hang around in games against superior teams. When both of those areas are on, the Kings are a tough out. The Home team is (11-4-1) ATS in the last (16) meetings with the Clippers (2-5-1) ATS in the last (8) meetings in Sacramento's Sleep Train Arena and the Kings are (5-1) ATS in their last (6) Wednesday games. This may be the final home game in the capital of California and we crown Sacramento as "King for the Day".


Indian Cowboy's Picks For NHL Hockey


4-Unit Play. #8. Take Anaheim -155 over Columbus (Wednesday @ 10:05pm est).


Anaheim doesn't lose often these days and they in particular don't lose back to back games. So combine the fact they come off back to back losses to Colorado 1-4 at home and then lose to the Kings 1-2 on the road, they are likely not in a good mood facing Columbus at home. Plus, they have revenge from losing to Columbus 1-2 earlier this year in extra time so this is a revenge spot, plus coming off back to back losses as well. Columbus has won 4 straight to their credit but I think the home team gets the edge here given that they come off these tough losses, gearing up for playoff action and they will be more focused today despite getting all they can handle from Columbus. The Blue Jackets are 10-48 when they face a team on the road with a winning percentage of greater than 60% and the Ducks are 16-5 in their last 21 home games overall.


Indian Cowboy's Picks For Major League Baseball


3-Unit Play. #918. Take Cleveland -138 over Boston (Wednesday @ 7:05pm est).


Masterson has worked on his mechanics and its showing early in the season. At this point, the big sinkerballer has put together 19 consecutive innings without yielding a run. In fact, combine with how well Masterson is pitching right now plus the Indians leaving 19 runners on base in last night's loss, look for them to bounce-back here at home today. Aceves has given up 7 earned runs in his last 7 innings and has struggled a bit and for an Indians team that is looking to bounce-back here, I like them in this spot. Also, note that Masterson has a 3-1 with a 3.25era lifetime against the Red Sox and is likely to get up for them once again with his team on the bounce-back, with the edge in pitching and with Masterson pitching as well
as he is early on in the season.

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Robert Ferringo's Picks For NHL Hockey


3-Unit Pick Take Over (5) Buffalo at Boston (7pm, Wednesday, Apri 17th)
This will be Boston first home game since the tragic events in Boston on Monday facing the Buffalo Sabres who season has been a mess. The teams have split the first four meetings with the total going over twice and stayin under twice. The Sabres are the same they have been all year, they defense has been hit hard by injuries and even before that they were horrible in their own zone. Boston on the other hand has improved on offense after picking up Jaromir Jagr at the deadline, the B's have gone over in three of their last four games. I think their will be a ton of emotion in this building tonight and I think Boston will be ready from the drop of the puck, this total of five goals doesn't show the capable offense of both teams or the lack of defense on the Buffalo side. Go over

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Wunderdog Sports Free Pick

Game: Boston at Toronto (8:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: Boston +5.5 (-110)

The wake of the horrible terrorist attack in Boston caused postponement of the Celtics last home game with Indiana. It would not surprise me if Boston played this game with a lot of heart to create a much needed feel good for fans back in Boston. The one thing that Boston has is a lot of depth, which has helped them overcome a lot of injuries. Even the role players, who will get extended minutes here, should be playing well and focused. Toronto has had another season that has ended in disappointment, as they have won just 33 games, and were not even a marginal playoffs team. The Rudy Gay trade gave them a brief lift as they went 6-4 in his first 10 games, but just 10-15 in the last 25 - not much different than where they were before. Take the Celtics.

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Andy Iscoe
First Preview Best Bet on a 3-0 run

Tampa Bay Rays -111

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Larry Ness 10* NBA GOY



Memphis

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Tim Donaghy

over indiana 186

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Brandon Lang

10 dime Lakers 2.5

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"Mr Chalk" 2013 MLB Season

Ben lee lost on Monday with the Dodgers -$180/Padres and had Np on Tuesday.

For Wednesday "Mr Chalk" likes the Indians -$135/Red Sox.

"Mr Chalk" is 11-4 + $512 for the 2013 MLB Regular Season.

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SB Professor NHL Picks 4/17

Here are the picks for NHL with their current Money Lines:

1. Montreal Canadiens +136
3. Buffalo Sabres +214
7. Columbus Blue Jackets +141

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SB Professor MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates +104
Cincinnati Reds -129
Milwaukee Brewers -116
Baltimore Orioles +104
Chicago Cubs -104

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MajorCovers Full Card

Washington +8.5
CLEVELAND +2.5

BUFFALO-BOSTON Under 5
Montreal-Pitt Over 5.5
FLA-Rangers Over 5

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Al DeMarco

15 Dime Run Line Lock

Charity play of the week rockies ml list both pitchers

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Joe Wiz

Free Pick Wednesday Dodgers/San Diego Under 7

Lost last 4

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Z money

Washington/Miami under 7 1/2 mlb
Houston/LA over 203 nba

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SB Professor NBA

Phoenix Suns +13

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HC Picks 4/17 Part 2

MLB

Pittsburgh +105
Arizona + 145


NBA

Memphis/Utah Over 180
Detroit +5.5

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JACK JONES

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MLB | Apr 17 '13 (7:05p)
Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles
Tampa Bay Rays
-110 (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* American League PLAY OF THE DAY on Tampa Bay Rays -110

Analysis Will Be Posted Shortly








MLB | Apr 17 '13 (7:10p)
Philadelphia Phillies vs Cincinnati Reds
Philadelphia Phillies
+128 (http://partners.commission.bz/processing/clickthrgh.asp?btag=a_420b_652) at BetOnline (http://www.betonline.ag/)


15* National League PLAY OF THE DAY on Philadelphia Phillies +128

Analysis Will Be Posted Shortly







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NBA | Apr 17 '13 (8:05p)
Detroit Pistons vs Brooklyn Nets
Detroit Pistons
+5½-102 (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 DOG OF THE MONTH on Detroit Pistons +5.5

I'm fading the Brooklyn Nets once again tonight because they have nothing to play for as they are already locked into the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference. I did so with success Monday as the Wizards +6 covered at Brooklyn.

The Nets rested Deron Williams, Brooke Lopez and Reggie Evans in that game against Washington. It would be foolish for them to play any of their starters in this one as the most important thing is to be healthy going into the playoffs.

It doesn't matter who the Nets put on the floor in this one. Whoever is out there will be looking ahead to the playoffs and not interested at all in beating the Pistons. Detroit, meanwhile, wants to win this game knowing it will be its last contest of the season.

The Pistons have been playing their best basketball of the season down the stretch, too. They have won four straight coming in, and they are a perfect 8-0 ATS in their last eight games overall. All three of their outright losses during this span have come by 6 points or less. Bet the Pistons Wednesday.








NBA | Apr 17 '13 (8:05p)
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Bobcats
Charlotte Bobcats
-2½-103 (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 Wednesday No-Doubt Rout on Charlotte Bobcats -2.5

The Charlotte Bobcats (20-61) are tied with the Orlando Magic for the worst record in the league. As most of you remember, they set an NBA record for futility last season by winning the lowest percentage of games in a season in NBA history.

Charlotte doesn't want to be known as the worst team in the league for a second straight season, so it will be laying it all on the line to get a victory tonight. It has been playing well down the stretch, especially at home.

The Bobcats have won seven of their last nine home games following back-to-back wins over Milwaukee and New York. Cleveland has clearly packed it in, losing five straight and 15 of its last 17 games overall coming in.

Cleveland is 5-15 ATS when playing 8 or more games in 14 days this season. The Cavaliers are 5-15 ATS after a close loss by 3 points or less over the last 3 seasons. Cleveland is 15-29 ATS when the line is +3 to -3 over the last 3 seasons. Roll with the Bobcats Wednesday.








NBA | Apr 17 '13 (8:05p)
Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs
Minnesota Timberwolves
+9-105 (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 Western Conference PLAY OF THE DAY on Minnesota Timberwolves +9

The San Antonio Spurs have no business being a 9-point favorite over the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight. San Antonio has absolutely nothing to play for as it is locked into the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference.

The Spurs rested Tony Parker, Tim Duncan and Kawhi Leonard in a 96-106 loss at Golden State on Monday. While all three of these players are listed as probable to play tonight, it's only because Greg Popovich wants to make sure they aren't rusty heading into the playoffs.

San Antonio won't be thinking about beating Minnesota tonight, let alone beating it by double-digits, which is what it would take to cover this massive spread. The Timberwolves realize this is their final game of the season, and I look for them to lay it all on the line because of it.

Minnesota is 25-14 ATS after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons. San Antonio is just 12-21 ATS in the second half of the season this season. Take the Timberwolves Wednesday.








NBA | Apr 17 '13 (8:05p)
Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies
Total
180½ un-110 (http://www.betus.com/ats/10383/promo/football/getmore) at betus (http://www.betus.com/ats/10383/promo/football/getmore)


15* Jazz/Grizzlies ESPN Wednesday No-Brainer on UNDER 180.5

With something at stake for both Utah and Memphis, I look for a low-scoring, defensive battle tonight. Utah needs a win and a Lakers' loss to make the playoffs, while Memphis need a win and a Clippers' loss to earn home-court advantage in the Western Conference.

Playing at home, Memphis will control the tempo in this one, which has been at a snail's pace of late. The UNDER is 7-1 in the Grizzlies' last 8 games overall with combined scores of 182, 170, 170, 176, 179, 160, 178 and 200 points.

I look for this game to be played a similar pace as the last time these teams met up on March 16th about a month ago. Memphis won 90-84 at home for 174 combined points. Baskets will be hard to come by with the kind of effort each team will be giving defensively with what's at stake.

Memphis is 26-9 to the UNDER when playing against a marginal winning team (Win Pct. 51% to 60%) over the last 2 seasons. Memphis is 20-7 to the UNDER after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8 games this season. Utah is 20-9 to the UNDER after having won 4 of their last 5 games over the last 2 seasons. Take the UNDER in this game Wednesday.








NBA | Apr 17 '13 (8:05p)
Orlando Magic vs Miami Heat
Orlando Magic
+5½-101 (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 Eastern Conference ANNIHILATOR on Orlando Magic +5.5

The Miami Heat have nothing to play for as they have already clinched the No. 1 seed in the East and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs. I'll gladly fade them when they shouldn't even be favored against Orlando tonight given the scenario.

Lebron James, Chris Bosh, and Dwyane Wade are all doubtful heading into this one. Ray Allen, Udonis Haslem and Shane Battier are questionable. All Miami is concerned about is getting healthy for its opening round match-up with Milwaukee, not beating Orlando tonight.

I look for the Magic to lay it all on the line in this game. It will be their final game of the season, and they want to beat their in-state rivals. Even more, they are tied with the Charlotte Bobcats at 20-61 on the season for the league's worst record. They don't want to be known as the worst team in the league.

This play falls into a system that is 69-28 (71.1%) ATS over the last 5 seasons. It tells us to bet on road teams (ORLANDO) - 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. Bet the Magic Wednesday.

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Goldsheet
★★★KEY RELEASES★★★
TORONTO by 9 over Boston (Wednesday, April 17)
DALLAS by 18 over New Orleans (Wednesday, April 17)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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SuperSPortsGroup MLB

St Louis v. Pittsburgh 7:05pm
PICK: UNDER 7.5 Game -115

Tampa Bay v. Baltimore 7:05pm
PICK: Orioles ML +108 Game

LAA v. Minnesota 8:10pm
PICK: OVER 8.5 Game -120

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John Ryan 25* Titan

Detroit

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total pleasure
under clippers

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tom law
under yankees

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Ultra Sports

MLB

Philly +125 List Action vs. Leake
Baltimore +105 List Tillman vs. Moore

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DR Bob
Spurs
Grizzlies

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Hoopsgooroo 4/17


[918] Cleveland Indians -132 vs Boston Red Sox
[917] Boston Red Sox UNDER 8 -106 vs Cleveland Indians
[920] Baltimore Orioles +104 vs Tampa Bay Rays
[928] New York Yankees -150 vs Arizona Diamondbacks
[902] Pittsburgh Pirates -103 vs St Louis Cardinals
[916] Toronto Blue Jays -120 vs Chicago White Sox
[904] Cincinnati Reds -132 vs Philadelphia Phillies
[907] San Francisco Giants +106 vs Milwaukee Brewers
[924] Seattle Mariners +105 vs Detroit Tigers

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GodFatherLocks

Nets

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Tim Donaghy

Under Nets
Over Pacers

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Erin Rynning
--rockets

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Denver Money -
1* Montreal Canadiens +130

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Viktor Raynes

10 units St Louis Cardinals -109
5 units Philadelphia Phillies +121
5 units Washington Nationals -143
5 units Cleveland Indians -131

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DHayes

**Reds -134

**Blue Jays -129

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Chicago Syndicate

NHL Game of the Month Under Ducks

Top - Nationals, Tigers, Indians

Reg - Pistons, Bobcats, Under Lakers

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LA Syndicate

Top - Dodgers (RL), Over 7.5 Yankees

Reg - Jazz, Kings, Rockets

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Sports Junkie

5* MLB: Tampa Bay/Orioles UNDER 8