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Steve's Golf Picks - Northern Trust Open

KEEGAN BRADLEY 30 TO 1
BILL HAAS 25 TO 1
KEVIN NA 60 TO 1
GRAHAM DELAET 22 TO 1
THORBJORN OLESEN 70 TO 1
BRYCE MOLDER - 110 TO 1

Head to Head
2 Unit selection Graham DeLaet over Justin Rose
Keegan Bradley (-105) over Hideki Matsuyama

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Northern Trust Open Preview and Picks
by Matt Fargo

After four straight runner-ups to open our golf season, we were finally able to break through with a win last week at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am. It wasn't easy as we expected it to be though as Jimmy Walker was able to hold on for a one shot win after coming into Sunday with a six-shot lead. It was his third career win on tour and all three of those wins have come over his last eight starts. He followed up his last win at the Sony with a missed cut at the Farmers.

The tour stays in California for the Northern Trust Open from famed Riviera Country Club. This is one of the oldest stops on tour as the event goes back to 1940 and Riviera has been the lone host since 1999. It has long been known within golfing circles as "Hogan's Alley" after the legendary Ben Hogan won three times here in a span of 18 months (two L.A. Opens and the U.S. Open sandwiched between). Known for a strong field annually, the event will not disappoint again this year.

Because it is early and with the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championships next week, the Northern Trust Open gets the big names to start their tuneup whether it be just to jumpstart the season or to prepare for next week. It is no walk in the park though. Three years ago, Riviera was ranked as the hardest par 71 of the non-Majors and two years ago it was ranked as the second hardest, with players posting a 72.62 scoring average. Last year it ranked fourth hardest with a 71.85 scoring average.

Creative shot making is important at Riviera as it is not a bombers paradise. Equally important is experience and course knowledge. While John Merrick picked up his first PGA Tour win last year, the Northern Trust Open had not produced a first-time winner since 2002. It was not his first start at Riviera though as he was making his sixth career start here. Basically, we can throw rookies and first timers out of the mix to go with experienced players and ones that like the track.

The favorite is Dustin Johnson (+1,200) but we aren't sure which Johnson shows up. It has been feast or famine here in his six starts at Riviera as starting last year, he has gone Cut, T4, Cut, T3, T10, T59. He is coming off a T2 last week at the AT&T which followed up a T6 in his only other 2014 start. He opened the season in the fall with a win at the WGC-HSBC Champions in November.

We used Hunter Mahan (+2,000) last week and while he was around the whole week, he had some swing issues Sunday but we will grab him again this week. He ended up finishing sixth at Pebble Beach which came after a T4 in Phoenix. This has not been his best event but he does own three top 25's including a career best T8 last year. He hasn't won since April 2012 and he is too good to go this long without a win.

Bill Haas (+2,200) could be flying under the radar here as he has not made a lot of noise yet this year but that is what presents us with value. His last two finishes have been a T43 and a T34 so he doesn't come in hot but he did have a T6 at the Humana Challenge three starts back. He won this event in 2012 which was sandwiched in-between a T3 last year and a T12 in 2011.

Jason Dufner (+3,500) is getting exceptional odds. He is ranked 16th in the world yet there are player ranked much lower that are favored more. Granted he has not had a lot of success here as his best finish is a T29 but he has experience as he has played in the event four times and that experience can go a long way considering he is a much better player now. He finished solo fifth at the Hyundai Tournament of champions.

Charles Howell III (+5,000) has been a letdown for us early in the season as he has been unable to get the job done but has still played very well. He is coming off a T6 at the Waste Management which was his sixth top ten since the fall season began. He has been consistently good and he has a lot of experience here. While his best finish here since 2008 is a T55, he won this event in 2007, his last tour victory.

For a longshot we will go with K.J. Choi (+6,000). He has not been on top of his game for a while now but this is a place he loves. He has never missed a cut at Riviera in 13 starts and while his last two finishes have been a T33 and T24, he does own four top sevens including a T3 in 2009. He comes in off a missed cut at the AT&T but he did have a T2 at the Sony so he is definitely capable.

Recommended Tournament Win Five Pack at the Northern Trust Open.
All for 1 Unit

Hunter Mahan (+2,000)

Bill Haas (+2,200)

Jason Dufner (+3,500)

Charles Howell III (+5,000)

K.J. Choi (+6,000)

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PGA Tour stops at Riviera on Thursday
by Freddy Wander

Northern Trust Open

Tees Off: Thursday, February 13th
Riviera Country Club – Pacific Palisades, CA

Odds to Win Tournament

Golfer Odds
Dustin Johnson 12-to-1
Webb Simpson 15-to-1
Matt Kuchar 20-to-1
Jimmy Walker 20-to-1
Graham Delaet 20-to-1
Jordan Spieth 20-to-1
Hunter Mahan 20-to-1
Bill Haas 22-to-1
Keegan Bradley 25-to-1
Justin Rose 25-to-1
Bubba Watson 25-to-1
Ryan Moore 30-to-1
Harris English 30-to-1
Hideki Matsuyama 30-to-1
Jason Dufner 35-to-1
Charl Schwartzel 35-to-1
Jim Furyk 40-to-1
Louis Oosthuizen 45-to-1
Pat Perez 50-to-1
Marc Leishman 50-to-1
Charles Howell III 50-to-1
Rickie Fowler 60-to-1
Kevin Na 60-to-1
Joost Luiten 60-to-1
Kevin Stadler 60-to-1
Ian Poulter 60-to-1
K.J. Choi 60-to-1
Lee Westwood 60-to-1
Thorbjorn Olesen 60-to-1
10 golfers 80-to-1
10 golfers 100-to-1
FIELD (Any other golfer) 3-to-1

The PGA Tour heads to the Pacific Palisades this week to play in the Northern Trust Open, one of the longest running tournaments which first started in 1926. While the Riviera CC is a long 7,349 yards for a par-71 course, players have always been able to score well with the average winning score here being better than 12-under par over the past six years. This has also been a tight tournament with the past two years needing a playoff to decide the winner. John Merrick earned his first PGA Tour win at this course last season when he defeated Charlie Beljan on the second hole of the playoff. The most recent multiple winner here has been Phil Mickelson (2008 and 2009). Let’s take a look at some players who could top the leaderboard in this year’s edition.

Golfers to Watch

Jimmy Walker (20/1): Walker has been the breakout golfer of the 2014 season thus far and is coming off his third win of the season, which also happens to be the first three wins of his career. His putting has been his greatest asset, as he is 10th on tour in putting (1.719 per hole) and is averaging 4.90 birdies per round (4th on tour).

Graham Delaet (20/1): The Canadian has been hovering around the top of the leaderboards in search of his first career PGA Tour victory and has placed in the top-seven in each of his past four events, including two runner-up performances. He has been tremendous in many categories this season; ranking eighth in birdies per round (4.67), fourth in driving distance (306.7), sixth in greens hit in regulation (76.9%) and 7th in total driving. He is poised to take his first win this week.

Harris English (30/1): English has played in this tournament just once so far, placing 51st there last season. Since that time, he has won his first two PGA events and had three other top-11 finishes in his four January events. The 24-year old is one of the longest hitters on tour (299.8 yards per, 25th on tour) and has hit 74.8% of greens in regulation (10th on tour) this season, leading to 4.94 birdies per round (3rd on tour).

Pat Perez (50/1): Perez seems to be coming into his own and is playing some of his best golf since he debuted on the PGA Tour back in 2002. He still has one win under his belt, a victory in the 2009 Bob Hope Classic, but has been close to grabbing his second this season with four top-11 finishes in his past five events where his combined score to par is an impressive 47-under. This includes a runner-up at the Farmers Insurance Open in late last month. Perez has placed in the top-15 only twice at this event since 2007, but is worthy of a small wager with how well he's played recently.

J.B. Holmes (80/1): Holmes has had a rocky last few years with injuries, playing only one PGA tournament last season while making three starts this year. His results have not been amazing, but they have been encouraging after missing so much time, and include a 23rd place finish in the Farmers Insurance Open. He still uses the John Daly approach of hitting it farther than his opponent, and has averaged 308.2 yards per drive.

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Game of the Day: Thunder at Lakers

Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakers (+11.5, 206.5)

The Los Angeles Lakers will attempt to avoid being saddled with the longest home losing streak in franchise history when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. The Lakers lost to the Utah Jazz on Tuesday for their sixth straight home loss, equaling a dismal stretch from the 1992-93 season. Oklahoma City owns the best record in the Western Conference and has been soaring with 14 victories in its last 16 games.

Thunder star Kevin Durant has recorded 32 30-point games this season and the latest effort was a 36-point outing in Tuesday’s victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Durant has picked us his scoring prowess even more than usual with point guard Russell Westbrook (knee) out and he continues to lead the NBA with a 31.2 scoring average. The injury riddled Lakers will be without point guard Steve Nash (back, hamstring) and second-leading scorer Nick Young (knee) but point guard Steve Blake (elbow) is expected to play.

LINE HISTORY: Oklahoma City opened -11 and was bet up to -11.5. The total opened 207 and dropped to 206.5.

POWER RANKINGS: Thunder (-14.5) - Lakers (+1.0) + Home Court (-3.0) = Thunder -12.5

INJURY WATCH: Thunder - Russell Westbrook (Out - knee). Lakers - Steve Blake (Prob. - arm), Xavier Henry (Out - knee), Pau Gasol (Out - groin), Steve Nash (Out - leg), Nick Young (Out - knee), Kobe Bryant (Out - knee)

WHAT BOOKS SAY: "From our standpoiint, the love is gone with the lakers. People used to play them regardless and now, depedning on the line, you wont get a bet at all. There is no public love with the lakers. No loyalty. Durant has caught that public interest for OKC, even more so than the Heat because you don't know who the Heat are going to start from one night to the next. The thunder are by far the most popular play right now." - Steve Mikkelson, sportsbook manager Atlantis Reno.

WHAT SHARPS SAY: "Five of the (Lakers') top six scorers sat out Tuesday vs. the Jazz, their record-tying sixth straight at home. The sixth, Pau Gasol, is still rumored to be dealt. This is easily the worst team out West." - Bryan Power.

ABOUT THE THUNDER (42-12 SU, 32-22 ATS, 27-27 O/U): Few people thought Oklahoma City could sail into the All-Star break with the best record in the West with Westbrook out but that is indeed the case. “We’re a resilient team,” Durant said after the win over Portland. “We’ve kept our heads up through adversity and tough times. That’s just how we are as an organization.” Guard Reggie Jackson (13.6) has expanded his game with Westbrook out and reserve Jeremy Lamb (10 points per game) has added scoring punch off the bench.

ABOUT THE LAKERS (18-34 SU, 27-24-1 ATS, 28-24 O/U): Nash’s injury issues have started a clamor in which observers and fans are calling on him to retire. The 40-year-old Nash is under contract for next season and he told reporters on Wednesday that he isn’t paying any attention to the opinions about his future. “I’m kind of oblivious to the noise,” Nash said. “I think after 18 years, you’re not really as affected by it anyways. I didn’t pound my chest when people told me I was great for a long time in my career and I’m not going to let it affect me when people think that I should look at myself in the mirror.”

TRENDS:
* Over is 6-2 in the last eight meetings.
* Thunder are 5-2-1 ATS in the last eight meetings.
* Lakers are 2-5 ATS in their last seven vs. Western Conference.
* Thunder are 7-2 ATS in their last nine road games.

CONSENSUS: 61 percent of bets are on the Thunder (-11.5) and 65 percent are on the Over 206.5

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Thursday's Olympic Hockey Cheat Sheet

Here's a look at Thursday's Olympic Men's Hockey Action:

Finland vs. Austria (+1,300)

The Finns (+1,300 to win gold) are no longer the elite threat they once were, thanks in large part to an aging cluster of stars. Teemu Selanne is the most notable of the greybeards, competing in his sixth and final Olympic tournament to cap a Hall of Fame career. Injuries to Mikko Koivu and Valtteri Filppula leave the offense in the hands of a young corps that includes Minnesota forward Mikael Granlund and Florida center Aleksander Barkov, who join veterans Olli Jokinen, Jussi Jokinen and Tuomo Ruutu. The goaltending trio is the strongest of any team in the tournament, with Tuukka Rask leading the way.

Austria (+150,000) hasn't finished better than 12th at the Games since NHL players began participating - and doesn't appear to be in good shape of cracking the top-10 with a roster consisting largely of domestic club teams. The forward corps boasts the only three NHLers on the team - Islanders teammates Thomas Vanek and Michael Grabner and Philadelphia Flyers rookie Michael Raffl. The remainder of the roster has plenty of experience playing together, but has yet to prove itself on the international stage and will be hard-pressed to keep up with a talented Finnish side.

NOTES
* Finland has medaled in four of the last five Olympic competitions.
* Vanek ranks fourth on the Islanders in points (40), while Grabner is seventh (20).
* Selanne has 20 goals and 17 assists in 31 career games in the Olympics.
* None of the Austrian netminders (Bernhard Starkbaum, Rene Swette, Fabian Weinhandl) was drafted by an NHL team.

Russia vs. Slovenia (+2,000)

The host Russians (+200) are considered a co-favorite, along with Canada, to take home the gold. Few teams will be able to match the firepower of a Russian forward collection that includes NHL goal-scoring leader Alex Ovechkin, former scoring champion Evgeni Malkin, former NHL superstar Ilya Kovalchuk and ex-Nashville Predators sniper Alexander Radulov. The defense is suspect - led by Montreal Canadiens teammates Andrei Markov and Alexei Emelin - while the goaltending crew is anchored by Vezina Trophy winner Sergei Bobrovsky.

The Slovenians (+200,000) face the longest odds of any team in the competition - and it's almost unfair that they have to open the tournament against the powerhouse Russians. Slovenia's first-ever taste of Olympic hockey will be a moment to savor, but the chances of the country putting up any semblance of a fight are remote. The country does have one NHL player on the roster - and it's a rather good one in Los Angeles Kings forward Anze Kopitar. But he shouldn't expect to get much help from a team made up of players from leagues in 10 different countries.

NOTES
* Ovechkin has 40 goals, nine more than runner-up Phil Kessel.
* Kopitar leads the Kings with 47 points (17 goals, 30 assists).
* The Russian roster features 15 players from the NHL and 10 from the KHL.
* Slovenia qualified for its first Games appearance by winning an Olympic qualification tournament last February.

Slovakia vs. United States (-333)

Optimism abounds for the Slovaks (+4,000), who are on the periphery of medal contention but are bolstered by one of the strongest rosters in their history. Led by Marian Gaborik and Marian Hossa, Slovakia boasts a talented - and potentially underrated - group of forwards who should excel on the larger ice surface. The defense is led by towering Boston Bruins hulk Zdeno Chara, an all-world talent who can change the complexion of a game by himself. Jaroslav Halak and Peter Budaj provide a solid 1-2 punch in goal.

The Americans aren't considered in the same class of contenders as Canada or Russia, but sleep on them at your peril. They possess one of the fastest and most versatile forward groups in the competition, led by 31-goal man Kessel, Chicago Blackhawks superstar Patrick Kane, snipers Zach Parise and Max Pacioretty and bruisers David Backes and Dustin Brown. The Ryan Suter-led defense is deep, while the goaltending trio of Jonathan Quick, Ryan Miller and Jimmy Howard should keep games close.

NOTES
* Slovakia finished fourth at the 2010 games in Vancouver, its best-ever result.
* The United States has just two podium finishes - both silver medals - since its 1980 Miracle on Ice gold.
* Halak is 11th in the NHL in goals-against average among qualifying netminders (2.26), but just 23rd in save percentage (.915).
* Kessel (65 points) and Kane (63) are fourth and fifth, respectively, in the NHL scoring race.

Canada vs. Norway (+2,000)

The Canadians (+175) come in ready to defend the title they won on Sidney Crosby's "golden goal" on home soil four years earlier. Crosby returns to lead the most dominant and explosive offense in the tournament; he'll have plenty of help from Blackhawks star Jonathan Toews, Islanders center John Tavares and Anaheim Ducks duo Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry. A big, physical defense led by Duncan Keith and Jay Bouwmeester will make life miserable for opposing forwards, while Carey Price and Roberto Luongo form an impressive - if inconsistent - net tandem.

The odds of a podium finish are remote for the Norwegians (+20,000), but they're capable of putting a good scare into any team in the tournament. They boast a disciplined forward corps led by New York Rangers phenom Mats Zuccarello, and will almost certainly adopt a defensive system designed to limit opposition chances while looking for a chance to counterattack. The defense is guided by former NHLer Ole-Kristian Tollefsen, while the goaltending situation borders on dire - particularly if Norway struggles to contain opposing forwards.

NOTES
* Canada employs the top three NHL scorers in Crosby (78), Getzlaf (67) and Tavares (66).
* Zuccarello has 15 goals and 28 assists in 58 games with the Rangers.
* The Canadians are returning 11 players who led the club to gold in Vancouver.
* Norwegian forward Patrick Thoresen, another former NHLer, had 18 points in eight games at the World Championships in 2012.

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Selanne handicaps Olympic teams
By JUSTIN HARTLING

On Canada and the USA: “Same style. They play the same way. Only difference is that Canada could put in three teams of the same quality. They are the only country that could do that.”

On Russia: “We always hope that, because there is only one puck, that they’re going to be in trouble. I don’t think anyone can match their talent, but it’s a team sport. There is still only one puck.”

On Sweden: “Very deep. Veeery deep. On the big ice surface, I’m almost thinking they’re going to be, if not top, maybe a top-two favourite.”

On Team Finland: “If anyone takes us lightly, they’re in trouble. In one game, we can beat anybody. Always, our mindset is to outwork the other team. Maybe we don’t have so much talent, or so many superstars, but we don’t have same problems as Canada. They have on all four lines, guys who play 25 minutes a game (in the NHL). Every power play, every situation. Now, you play 12-13 minutes.”

(Selanne is experiencing an identical reduction in ice time in Anaheim this season. At age 43 his ice time has dipped below 14 minutes a night.)

“It’s the old story: the more you play, the better you play. There is not 20 minutes for everybody. It will hurt some guys.”

On choosing an Olympic dark horse: “I’m not sure if there is one, but (he’ll take) the Swiss. A couple of years ago, in the World Championship, they were in the final.”

On the bigger international ice: “You can’t dominate with strength and toughness. If you go for the big hit, you’re already going to be late for the next play. You can’t dump the puck. (There is) more time, more skill involved. It’s a big advantage to those of us who grew up on it. It’s harder to score. (In the NHL), if you beat someone one-on-one, you almost (always) have a scoring chance.If you beat him one-on-one coming off the boards, you are three, four steps away from the net. (On international ice), when you take the (defenceman) wide, you still have a long way to go to the net. The angles are so much worse.”

In the end, Selanne’s record number of international games over all the years have left him sure about one thing: The National Hockey League has become the great equalizer in international hockey. No longer are the Russians sending pros to play against our amateurs; no longer is half of Finland’s roster stocked with players off of Finnish Elite League rosters. “We play in the same league,” Selanne says. “We all come from here. We went to Torino, Nagano… We all come from NHL. We know they’re not better than us. If we play a better game, that night, we’re going to win.”

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Canada looks to repeat big 2010 result versus Norway

The Canadian men's hockey team will open its Sochi Olympics versus Norway Thursday.

They also opened their 2010 Olympics - almost four years ago to the day - against the Norwegians and won 8-0.

Bet365 lists the puckline at -4.5 with Canada -125. The total is 6.5 with the Over -139 and Under +110.

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Three NCAA tournament long shots that deserve a long look
By CHASE RUTTIG

Striking it big in March means shopping for value in February. With conference play coming to a close and the madness on the way, now is the best time to play the NCAA tournament futures odds.

If you're looking for some live long shots to have their "One Shining Moment" at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, these three programs are packed with potential and perhaps profits.

UCLA Bruins (+6,000)

Sitting second in the Pac-12, you won't find better value than UCLA when you look at their offensive numbers. Under first-year head coach Steve Alford, the Bruins sit in the Top 25 in points per game (82.9%, 13th), field goal percentage (49%, 11th), 3-point percentage (39.5%, 22nd), and free-throw percentage (75%, 19th). Blessed with a wide array of perimeter shooters and an up-tempo style, UCLA is the type of team that can run through the tournament if it gets hot.The Bruins have played tough teams in Duke and Arizona this season, so they will be well prepared come March.

Texas Longhorns (+7,500)

After struggling earlier in the season, the Longhorns have compiled an impressive tournament resume since Big 12 play tipped off. Wins over top teams in Iowa State, Kansas, and Oklahoma State have proven that Texas can hang with elite talent as the Longhorns have stepped up their play over the past 10 games. Sitting fifth in the NCCA in rebounding with 42.4 per game, the Longhorns' length and athleticism have already frustrated some tournament favorites. That can't be ignored when looking at underdogs that can make a run.

Pittsburgh Panthers (+7,500)

Losses to Duke and Virginia may have cooled off Pittsburgh's stock slightly, but the Panthers make this list based on their strong defense. They're currently holding opponents to a 60 points per game on 40.1 percent shooting. Those are very good defensive numbers and could frustrate opponents come tournament time. If leading scorer Lamar Patterson (17.2 PPG) can help the offense do its job, while the defense keeps teams off the scoreboard, Pitt could be poised to make a deep run.

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Carlos Boozer, Chicago - Prob Thurs

Chicago Bulls F Boozer missed the last three games with a strained left calf but is expected to play Thursday against the Nets.

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Denver Money

Olympic Hockey Plays

WOMENS
1* Germany +130

MENS
1* Austria +3.5 -115
2* Slovenia / Russia - Over 6.5 -135
2* Canada -4.5

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Hot Under bet Bulls even better versus Atlantic
Andrew Avery

The Chicago Bulls are one of the top Under bets in the league at 20-31 O/U this season.

With an average of just 92.3 points per game, the Bulls are ahead of just the lowly Milwaukee Bucks (92.2 ppg) in terms of the lowest scoring teams in the NBA.

If that weren't enough, the Bulls have gone Under in seven straight games against teams from the Atlantic Division. The Bulls host the Brooklyn Nets with a total of 182.5 Thursday night.

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Thursday's NBA TNT doubleheader: betting news and notes

Before the NBA pauses for the All-Star Weekend, close out the first half of the season with a bang. Here are some handy betting news and notes for Thursday's doubleheader action - Brooklyn at Chicago, and Oklahoma City at Los Angeles.

Brooklyn Nets at Chicago Bulls (-4, 182.5)

-- The Nets rested Kevin Garnett on the second game of a back-to-back earlier this week and were promptly destroyed by the Detroit Pistons, 111-95 Saturday night. “We can’t use it as an excuse that we didn’t have KG out there,” said forward Paul Pierce.” We have to be ready from the jump. We have to be ready to play.” Brooklyn hosted the Charlotte Bobcats Wednesday.

-- Brooklyn’s bench has carried it in its last three games before Charlotte. This includes Monday’s 93-81 win over New Orleans in which Mason Plumlee, Alan Anderson, and Mirza Teletovic accounted for over half the Nets’ points. No Brooklyn starter has scored over 20 points during this three-game span.

-- With a win over the Nets Thursday, the Chicago Bulls could climb as high as the third seed in the Eastern Conference. ‘‘We’re not satisfied with being .500,’’ center Joakim Noah told reporters. ‘‘Our whole mentality is just playing with an edge, playing [with] more of an edge than the other team.’’

-- Power forward Carlos Boozer missed his second game in a row with a calf injury forcing coach Tom Thibodeau to shorten his bench to just eight players in the rotation. Taj Gibson has thrived in Boozer’s absence averaging over 22 points and 10 rebounds per game while the team has gone 2-1 SU and ATS without the former Duke Blue Devil in the lineup. Boozer is expected to return Thursday night.

Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakers (+11.5, 205.5)

-- Kevin Durant was seen icing his hip early in the Thunder’s win over Portland but the MVP candidate stayed in the game, as OKC opened up a four game lead over the Trail Blazers atop the Western Conference with the win. Durant did sit out a victory over the Boston Celtics in late January to, reportedly, nurse a sore shoulder.

-- The Thunder were an impressive 7 for 14 from behind the 3-point line versus Portland, continuing a marked improvement from November when they were hitting just over 31 percent from downtown.

-- Lakers point guard Steve Nash doesn’t expect to play Thursday after leaving L.A.’s last game with nerve issues. Nash’s absence left the Lakers with too few players to practice Wednesday, so instead they had a shootaround and video session.

-- The Lakers are currently on a six-game SU home losing streak, the first time this has happened since the 1992-93 season. "It's just frustrating, you know," center Chris Kaman told reporters. "Obviously everybody knows we want to win. It's not like we're out here trying to chase (draft) picks. It's not what we're doing at all, I promise.”

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World Class Capper

Olympic Hockey
5* Norway vs Canada - over 6.5 goals @ -125
Starts at 12:00 PM est

NCAAB
3* Wisc Green Bay -1.5 point spread @ -110
Starts at 7:00 PM est

3* Quinnipiac -3.5 point spread @ -110
Starts at 8:30 PM est

NBA
3* Thunder -11.5 point spread @ -110
Starts at 10:35 PM est

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Bones Best Bets SOCHI MEN'S OLYMPIC HOCKEY




SLOVAKIA +1.5 -110 *2*




We have no doubt in our minds that Slovakia could straight up win this game, but we would much rather take the +1.5 spot. Slovakia and the USA have met up two straight years in the World Championship, in 2013 Slovakia took out the USA 4-1, while in 2012 they came away with a 4-2 win. Additionally in Vancouver in 2010 Slovakia surprised everyone by upsetting Sweden in the Quarters and giving Canada all they could handle in the Semis. As we mentioned with out futures, the two North American teams typically don't travel well. On top of that we are not blown away by the American roster, too many role players not enough skill - though obviously still a good team.




Score Prediction: Slovakia 3 - United States 2




AUSTRIA vs. FINLAND OVER 5.5 -120 *1*




If the 2013 World Championships are any indication of what we can expect here there should be goals and plenty of them. During those Championships Austria's games averaged 6.7 goals - they matched up against Finland during those championships the game was a 7-2 domination by the Finns. Austria averaged 2.57 goals per game in that tournament - give us 2 against Finland and this over is solid.




Score Prediction: Austria 2 - Finland 5

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Sports Investors

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Deleat 20/1
Keegan 30/1
Haas 25/1
Mahan 22/1

all for .25 unit each

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NCAAB

Thursday, February 13

SMU (-12) beat Rutgers 70-56 at home Jan 18, holding Knights to 33% from floor, forcing 18 turnovers; Mustangs are in top 25 for first time in 28 years- they're 7-1 in last eight games, 9-1 in last ten vs spread, 1-1 as road favorites (2-2 SU on road). Rutgers won two of last three games, is 2-1 as home dogs. Home teams are 9-2 against spread in their conference games. AAC home underdogs are 6-11 vs spread.

Missouri (+6.5) had 16 offensive boards, made 7-15 from arc in 75-71 win at Arkansas Jan 28; Tigers are 2-1 vs Arkansas, coached by former Mizzou coach Anderson. Hogs' 77-75 win at Vandy last week was its first in five road games; they're 2-5 vs spread in last seven games. SEC home favorites of 6 or less points are 13-5 vs spread. Mizzou lost last three games, is 1-2 as an SEC home favorite.

Green Bay won three in row, nine of last 11 vs Youngstown State; they beat Penguins 85-69 (-9) Jan 4, despite going 0-9 outside arc- they shot 63.3% inside arc. Phoenix is 0-5 vs spread in last five games, splitting last four SU- they're 2-2 as road favorites. Horizon home underdogs are 3-6 vs spread. Youngstown lost last three games by 1-18-2 points; they are 3-1 at home in Horizon, with only loss to Valparaiso by 3.

Creighton (-10.5) waxed Butler 88-60 Jan 14, shooting 64% inside arc in game with total of only 7 turnovers; Bluejays lost at St John's last game, are 0-3 vs spread in last three- they're 2-2 as road favorites, winning by 13-19-28 points on foreign soil. Big East home underdogs of less than 5 points are 5-5 vs spread. Butler is 2-9 vs spread in last 11 games, 1-6 in last seven as a dog- they lost last two home games by 17-14 points.

St John's (-4.5) nipped Seton Hall 78-77 Jan 23, forcing 19 turnovers (+8 )in game where both teams shot 58% inside arc. Home teams won 11 of last 12 series games; Red Storm lost their last six visits to this arena, but won five of last six Big East games after 0-5 start- they covered last five games overall. Pirates are 1-4 at home in Big East, with only win vs DePaul. Big East home underdogs of 5+ points are 1-6 vs spread.

UCLA (+1) won 69-56 at Colorado Jan 16, forcing 17 (+6) turnovers; Bruins are 3-0 vs Buffs in Pac-12 play, winning by 17-3-13- they're 4-0 as home favorites, with three of four home wins by 12+ points. UCLA covered six of last eight games, is 5-1 as Pac-12 favorite. Pac-12 double digit home favorites are 11-8 vs spread. Colorado lost last three games on road by 17-12-21 games, but won last three overall, all at home.

Minensota (+3) beat Wisconsin 81-68 Jan 22, shooting 59% inside arc, 4-7 from arc, 11-11 from line; home side won seven of last eight series games, with Gophers losing last three visits here, by 8-1-7 points. Big Dozen home favorites of 9 or less points are 10-17 vs spread. Badgers lost three of last four home games, are 2-3 as home favorites- they're 2-6 vs spread in last eight games overall. Minnesota is 0-3 as a road dog.

UCSB (-6.5) beat Long Beach 64-51 at home Jan 16, ending a five-game series skid; Gauchos lost last five visits to Pyramid, with four of five by 12+ points. UCSB won three in row overall and six of last seven games; they're 3-1 on Big West road, with only loss by hoop at Fullerton. Big West home favorites of 4 or less points are 4-1 vs spread. 49ers are 5-1 in last six games- they covered all four games as a Big West favorite.

Utah shot 60% inside arc, was +9 in turnovers in 84-66 win over USC Jan 16; they're 2-2 vs Trojans in Pac-12 play, losing by 17 in only visit here in '12. Utes are 0-5 on Pac-12 road, with dogs covering four of the five games. USC is 3-2 vs spread in last five games, but 1-4 as home dog with all four home losses by 8+ points, only win vs Cal. Pac-12 home underdogs of 5 or less points are 10-5 vs spread.

BYU (-12.5) beat Pacific 88-78 at home Jan 30, grabbing 17 offensive boards in game where Pacific shot 60% inside arc. Cougars won last four games, three by 10+ points; they're 1-5 vs spread in last six games, 2-4 on WCC road, beating USF/Santa Clara. WCC home underdogs of 5 or less points are 3-4 vs spread. Pacific is 3-2 in last five games, covering six of last eight- they've lost three of five WCC home games.

Manhattan (-10) held Rider to 26.5% from floor in 67-51 home win Jan 24, just its 4th win in last 14 series games, but they did win last two in Broncs' Zoo by 16-11 points. Jaspers won last three games, are 2-3 as a MAAC road favorite- three of their four (4-3) MAAC road wins are by 11+ points. Rider is 4-2 at home in MAAC, losing to St Peter's/Marist. MAAC home underdogs of 5 or less points are 4-7 vs spread.

Omaha (+5.5) shot 63% inside arc in 80-71 win at South Dakota State Jan 18; Mavericks won three of last four games, are 1-2 as home faves in Summit play, winning home games by 4-11. Jackrabbits won/covered last four games, allowing 59.3 ppg in last three; they're 3-1 on Summit road, with only loss by 7 at Fort Wayne. Summit League home favorites of 5 or less points are 6-2 against the spread.

Northern Colorado (+5) won 84-73 at Montana Jan 18, ending a 5-game skid to Griz in game where Montana shot 20-26 (77%) inside arc. Griz won last two visits here by 7-8 points; they've won last four games, last three by 6 or less points and won three of last four on road, Bears lost last four games, are 0-5 vs spread in last five, but are 5-0 at home. Big Sky home teams are 16-9 vs spread when spread was 4 or less points.

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NBA

Thursday, February 13

Hot teams
-- Nets won four of their last five games. Chicago won three of last four.
-- Thunder won 14 of its last 16 games.

Cold Teams
-- Lakers lost 21 of their last 26 games (3-6 vs spread last nine).

Series records
-- Bulls won seven of last ten games with Brooklyn.
-- Lakers lost 11 of last 14 games with Oklahoma City.

Totals
-- Four of last five Chicago-Brooklyn games went over total; seven of last nine Chicago games overall stayed under.
-- Over is 8-3 in last eleven Thunder-Laker games; four of Lakers' last five games stayed under

Back to backs
-- Nets are 3-6 vs spread if they won the night before.

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Thursday night card has 5* 29-1 TV Total of the Month + 5* NCAAB Colonial Conference Side, 100% Road warrior and TV Blowout part of Big 4 game package. Both Top plays cashed on Wednesday with The Spurs in NBA and Richmond in NCAAB. NBA Continues to rank at or near the top of several leader boards. Free NCAAB Play below.


On Thursday the free NCAAB Play is on Denver. Game 567 at 7;00 eastern. Denver has won and covered all 3 times as a road favorite from -9 to -12 and has handled losing teams winning 29 of 34. They are 12-3 ats of late in February games and flattened IUPU by nearly 20 at home earlier in the season. Indiana- Purdue University is 0-17 to the spread in lined home games, 0-6 ats after scoring 60 or less and has failed to cover 9 of the last 13 vs winning teams. When playing with revenge for a loss by 19 or more they are 2-17 and a lousy 7-26 ats off a conference loss. Look for Denver to coast in this one. On Thursday night we have 2 Big plays, 3 in College, led by the 5* Colonial Conference 36-3 side, A 100% Road warrior and TV Blowout sides. In the NBA We have a Double system 29-1 NBA TV Total of the Month. Both NBA and NCAAB Top plays cashed big last night. Jump on now as we head into NBA All star Weekend with the cash. For the free play take Denver. GC

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Willie Bee

Creighton -8

Minnesota +8.5

San Diego +11.5

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Jeff Grant

Louisville -14

Missouri -5

Butler +5

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LT Profits

UC Davis +5

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Cleveland Insider (TOTALS)

NBA
1* Nets/Bulls over 184

CBB
1* Tennessee State/ Belmont over 151
1* San Diego/Saint Mary's under 130

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Sports Wagers - Olympic Men's Hockey

Canada vs Norway
Canada -4½ +108 over Norway
BEST LINE: Pinnacle (http://www.pinnaclesports.com) -4½ +108
The Canadians really don’t need any introductions and after watching the first few games of this tournament, it’s clear that unlike the games played in Vancouver four years ago, the big ice surface in Europe allows these gifted players to thrive in a way we’ve never seen before. For the Americans, Swedes, Russians and even the Czechs, it’s been a barrage of outstanding scoring opportunities and the Norwegians are in for the biggest barrage of all.
Norway isn't known for producing high-end hockey players and its defensive game plan has no chance of slowing down or stopping the powerful Canadian team. To make matters worse for the Norwegians, they don’t have an NHL caliber goaltender. The only current NHL player set to represent Norway at the Olympics is Mats Zuccarello, a good player but he’s just one forward that can’t do it on his own. The only thing the Norwegians have going for them is familiarity, as these players have played together for years but as we’ve seen with these other second tier teams, it does not matter. Canada’s 10th line would be Norway’s first line.
After seeing all those goals being scored on this big ice surface, one can only imagine how anxious the likes of Sidney Crosby, Jonathan Toews, Rick Nash, Ryan Getzlaf, Patrick Sharp, Matt Duchene, Corey Perry, John Tavares Jamie Benn, et all are to get on the ice. The Canadians also have no goaltending issues whatsoever with Carey Price in net. They have offensively gifted defensemen and the best collection of forwards ever put together on one team. Yeah, 4½ goals is a lot but we expect the Canadians to score twice that many and show no mercy against this second tier club. We’ll call it 9-0 Canadians.


Czech Republic vs Latvia
Czech Republic -2½ +111 over Latvia
BEST LINE: Pinnacle (http://www.pinnaclesports.com) -2½ +111
12:00 AM EST. This game goes tonight at midnight. The Czechs fell behind 4-0 against the Swedes early in the second period but from that point on they were the better team. The Czechs got better as the game progressed and that should carry over to this game against an offensively challenged Latvia team. The Czechs seemed a bit out of sorts to start the game and it was quite a surprise not to see Ondrej Pavelec between the pipes but this team is too good to allow one loss to affect them. In fact, one has to admire the Czechs for not throwing in the towel after being down 4-0. They made a game of it. Make no mistake, the Czechs are a threat to win a medal, as they are able to stack three forward lines with first line, if not game-breaking NHL talent. Had they defeated the Swedes, this line would be -3½ and some juice. Their loss to the Swedes makes them very playable spotting 2½-pucks.
Latvia lost their opener to Switzerland, 1-0 on a goal with 7.9 seconds left. Not scoring on the Swiss and allowing 38 shots on goal is only a small sample of what’s in store for Latvia in this game. Latvia has one NHL player, Zemgus Girgensons of the Buffalo Sabres. In Vancouver, Latvia took 19 minor penalties in three games, the most for any team in the tournament and against this vastly superior opponent on a bigger ice surface, expect more of the same here. Latvia goaltender Edgars Masaļskis is likely going to face between 50 and 60 shots on net here. If he beats us, so be it but Latvia cannot compete with the powers in this event and the Czechs are a power that is a definite threat to for a medal and we’re not talking about a Bronze. Cheap price on a Czech team that figure to go off for at least five goals.

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Jordan Sharp

Parlay: NBA Bulls Over 183 & NBA Lakers Over 205

4-0 last 2 days

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Paul Leiner
100* Colorado +10.5
50* St Marys -11

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Chase Diamond
9* CBB Good Wood
Gonzaga -15.5

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The Real Deal Sports Picks
CBB
1000* No Western/Michigan St Over 119.5
500* Louisiana Lafayette -8.5

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Jason Sharp
8* CBB GOY
Charleston -3.5

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The Real Deal Sports Picks

Added

CBB
500* Utah -3.5

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Bones Best Bets
NBA
THUNDER -11 -107 *4* BEST BET
THUNDER FH -6.5 -115 *2*

THUNDER TT OVER 108.5 -110 *2*



To say we're going big on this game tonight is an understatement. This will not be a competitive basketball game tonight in any way. Durant will not allow his team to take a night off, even if it is the last night before the All Star break. The Lakers are a mess, they're without Bryant, Gasol, Nash, Henry, Meeks, Farmar and Young. They just lost their last game to the Utah Jazz by 17 points in LA! They have dropped 8 of their last 10, with the 2 wins coming against the lowly Sixers and Cavs. Meanwhile, their is no better team than the Oklahoma City Thunder sitting at 42-12 on the year with a +7.5 point differential overall. Only meeting this year resulted in a 122-97 Thunder win back in December.




Score Prediction: Thunder 116 - Lakers 95

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Doc Sports
4*Wisconsin Green Bay -3.5
4* Charleston -3.5
4* St Johns -1

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Strike Point Sports
6* Wisconsin Green Bay -3.5
3* East Carolina +11.5

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Ferringo

2-Unit Play. Take #589 North Dakota State (-7.5) over Western Illinois (8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 12)

2-Unit Play. Take #614 South Carolina (-1.5) over Vanderbilt (8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 12)

2-Unit Play. Take #510 Missouri (-5.5) over Arkansas (7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 12)

1-Unit Play. Take #511 Green Bay (-3.5) over Youngstown State (7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 12)

1-Unit Play. Take #544 UCLA (-10.5) over Colorado (9 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 12)

1-Unit Play. Take #546 Wisconsin (-8.5) over Minnesota (9 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 12)

1-Unit Play. Take #561 Utah (-3.5) over USC (10:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 12)

1-Unit Play. Take #563 BYU (-3.5) over Pacific (11 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 12, Thursday, Feb. 13)

1-Unit Play. Take #571 Manhattan (-4) over Rider (7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 12)

1-Unit Play. Take #600 Northern Colorado (-4.5) over Montana (9 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 12)

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Sports Cash System

extra pick:

UCLA -10 over Colorado (Spread Bet) (NCAA College Basketball) - Game Starts at 9:00 PM EST

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EZWINNERS

1* St. John's -1.5

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River City Sharps

3 Units Georgia Tech -2.5

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Johnny Totals


100* Arkansas St -1

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Mighty Quinn

Mighty hit with VCU (-7) on Wednesday and likes UL-Lafayette on Thursday. The deficit is 140 sirignanos.

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Cappers Access

Bulls -3.5
Lakers +11.5
Wisconsin -8.5

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Gamblers Data

Free Plays Thursday

Michigan St -14.5

Appalachian St -3

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Diamond Dog Sports
Lakers +11.5 -110 (2*)


#523 Illinois Chicago +13.5 -110 (0.5*)
#541 Seton Hall +1.0 -110 (0.5*)

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NCAA Basketball Picks

Arkansas at Missouri

The Tigers look to snap a three-game losing streak as they host a Razorback team that is 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings between the two teams. Missouri is the pick (-5) according to Dunkel, which has the Tigers favored by 7. Dunkel Pick: Missouri (-5). Here are all of today's games.


THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13
Time Posted: 10:30 a.m. EST


Game 505-506: SMU at Rutgers (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: SMU 71.195; Rutgers 57.749
Dunkel Line: SMU by 13 1/2; 152
Vegas Line: SMU by 8; 144
Dunkel Pick: SMU (-8); Over


Game 507-508: Texas State at Georgia State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Postponed
Dunkel Line:
Vegas Line:
Dunkel Pick:


Game 509-510: Arkansas at Missouri (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas 62.884; Missouri 69.767
Dunkel Line: Missouri by 7; 144
Vegas Line: Missouri by 5; 150
Dunkel Pick: Missouri (-5); Under


Game 511-512: WI-Green Bay at Youngstown State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: WI-Green Bay 59.372; Youngstown State 56.188
Dunkel Line: WI-Green Bay by 3
Vegas Line: WI-Green Bay by 1
Dunkel Pick: WI-Green Bay (-1)


Game 513-514: Louisville at Temple (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Louisville 78.225; Temple 57.627
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 20 1/2; 157
Vegas Line: Louisville by 14; 152 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Louisville (-14); Over


Game 515-516: Creighton at Butler (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Creighton 71.771; Butler 65.628
Dunkel Line: Creighton by 6; 132
Vegas Line: Creighton by 8; 136
Dunkel Pick: Butler (+8); Under


Game 517-518: Northwestern at Michigan State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northwestern 59.493; Michigan State 78.626
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 19; 109
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 14 1/2; 115 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (-14 1/2); Under


Game 519-520: Old Dominion at North Texas (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Old Dominion 54.712; North Texas 52.679
Dunkel Line: Old Dominion by 2
Vegas Line: North Texas by 1
Dunkel Pick: Old Dominion (+1)


Game 521-522: Drexel at College of Charleston (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Drexel 50.259; College of Charleston 55.465
Dunkel Line: College of Charleston by 5; 119
Vegas Line: College of Charleston by 3 1/2; 124
Dunkel Pick: College of Charleston (-3 1/2); Under


Game 523-524: Illinois-Chicago at Cleveland State (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois-Chicago 47.363; Cleveland State 63.250
Dunkel Line: Cleveland State by 16
Vegas Line: Cleveland State by 14
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland State (-14)


Game 525-526: Tulane at Middle Tennessee State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tulane 50.519; Middle Tennessee State 61.884
Dunkel Line: Middle Tennessee State by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Middle Tennessee State by 15
Dunkel Pick: Tulane (+15)


Game 527-528: East Carolina at Tulsa (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: East Carolina 47.945; Tulsa 62.462
Dunkel Line: Tulsa by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Tulsa by 11
Dunkel Pick: Tulsa (-11)


Game 529-530: TX-Arlington at UL-Monroe (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: TX-Arlington 50.690; UL-Monroe 49.755
Dunkel Line: TX-Arlington by 1
Vegas Line: UL-Monroe by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: TX-Arlington (+1 1/2)


Game 531-532: Florida International at TX-San Antonio (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida International 50.699; TX-San Antonio 48.036
Dunkel Line: Florida International by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Florida International by 1
Dunkel Pick: Florida International (-1)


Game 533-534: Arkansas State at South Alabama (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas State 55.251; South Alabama 50.624
Dunkel Line: Arkansas State by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Arkansas State by 1
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas State (-1)


Game 535-536: AR-Little Rock at UL-Lafayette (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: AR-Little Rock 48.477; UL-Lafayette 58.366
Dunkel Line: UL-Lafayette by 10
Vegas Line: UL-Lafayette by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UL-Lafayette (-8 1/2)


Game 537-538: Troy at Western Kentucky (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Troy 46.809; Western Kentucky 54.985
Dunkel Line: Western Kentucky by 8
Vegas Line: Western Kentucky by 10
Dunkel Pick: Troy (+10)


Game 539-540: Florida Atlantic at UTEP (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida Atlantic 51.876; UTEP 65.808
Dunkel Line: UTEP by 14
Vegas Line: UTEP by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UTEP (-10 1/2)


Game 541-542: St. John's at Seton Hall (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. John's 69.319; Seton Hall 65.651
Dunkel Line: St. John's by 3 1/2; 142
Vegas Line: St. John's by 1 1/2; 136 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. John's (-1 1/2); Over


Game 543-544: Colorado at UCLA (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 61.808; UCLA 76.130
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 14 1/2; 144
Vegas Line: UCLA by 10 1/2; 147
Dunkel Pick: UCLA (-10 1/2); Under


Game 545-546: Minnesota at Wisconsin (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 64.962; Wisconsin 74.888
Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 10; 139
Vegas Line: Wisconsin by 8; 136
Dunkel Pick: Wisconsin (-8); Over


Game 547-548: Pepperdine at Gonzaga (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pepperdine 58.167; Gonzaga 70.281
Dunkel Line: Gonzaga by 12
Vegas Line: Gonzaga by 15 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pepperdine (+15 1/2)


Game 549-550: Southern Mississippi at UAB (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Mississippi 65.609; UAB 55.287
Dunkel Line: Southern Mississippi by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Southern Mississippi by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Southern Mississippi (-4 1/2)


Game 551-552: Loyola Marymount at Portland (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Loyola Marymount 53.290; Portland 56.152
Dunkel Line: Portland by 3
Vegas Line: Portland by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Loyola Marymount (+7 1/2)


Game 553-554: Hawaii at UC-Riverside (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Hawaii 55.972; UC-Riverside 51.840
Dunkel Line: Hawaii by 4
Vegas Line: Hawaii by 6
Dunkel Pick: UC-Riverside (+6)


Game 555-556: UC-Davis at CS-Fullerton (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Davis 44.247; CS-Fullerton 51.913
Dunkel Line: CS-Fullerton by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: CS-Fullerton by 5
Dunkel Pick: CS-Fullerton (-5)


Game 557-558: UC-Santa Barbara at Long Beach State (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Santa Barbara 59.843; Long Beach State 59.240
Dunkel Line: UC-Santa Barbara by 1
Vegas Line: Long Beach State by 2
Dunkel Pick: UC-Santa Barbara (+2)


Game 559-560: Cal Poly at CS-Northridge (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cal Poly 49.107; CS-Northridge 52.230
Dunkel Line: CS-Northridge by 3
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: CS-Northridge


Game 561-562: Utah at USC (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 65.762; USC 60.917
Dunkel Line: Utah by 5; 133
Vegas Line: Utah by 3 1/2; 139
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-3 1/2); Under


Game 563-564: BYU at Pacific (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: BYU 64.129; Pacific 59.221
Dunkel Line: BYU by 5
Vegas Line: BYU by 3
Dunkel Pick: BYU (-3)


Game 565-566: San Diego at St. Mary's (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego 52.686; St. Mary's 65.455
Dunkel Line: St. Mary's by 13; 135
Vegas Line: St. Mary's by 11 1/2; 127
Dunkel Pick: St. Mary's (-11 1/2); Over


Game 567-568: Denver at IUPUI (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 56.618; IUPUI 42.319
Dunkel Line: Denver by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Denver by 10
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-10)


Game 569-570: Western Carolina at Chattanooga (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Postponed
Dunkel Line:
Vegas Line:
Dunkel Pick:


Game 571-572: Manhattan at Rider (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Manhattan 55.348; Rider 56.868
Dunkel Line: Rider by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Manhattan by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Rider (+4 1/2)


Game 573-574: Samford at Appalachian State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Samford 43.300; Appalachian State 48.143
Dunkel Line: Appalachian State by 5
Vegas Line: Appalachian State by 3
Dunkel Pick: Appalachian State (-3)


Game 575-576: South Dakota at IPFW (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: South Dakota 49.068; IPFW 53.640
Dunkel Line: IPFW by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: IPFW by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: South Dakota (+6 1/2)


Game 577-578: Montana State at North Dakota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montana State 45.266; North Dakota 49.789
Dunkel Line: North Dakota by 4 1/2; 138
Vegas Line: North Dakota by 8 1/2; 142
Dunkel Pick: Montana State (+8 1/2); Under


Game 579-580: Eastern Kentucky at Tennessee Tech (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Kentucky 50.930; Tennessee Tech 50.133
Dunkel Line: Eastern Kentucky by 1
Vegas Line: Eastern Kentucky by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee Tech (+3 1/2)


Game 581-582: Morehead State at Jacksonville State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Morehead State 49.484; Jacksonville State 50.583
Dunkel Line: Jacksonville State by 1
Vegas Line: Morehead State by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Jacksonville State (+3 1/2)


Game 583-584: Eastern Illinois at Austin Peay (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Illinois 46.347; Austin Peay 47.416
Dunkel Line: Austin Peay by 1
Vegas Line: Austin Peay by 6
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Illinois (+6)


Game 585-586: SIU-Edwardsville at Murray State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: SIU-Edwardsville 46.880; Murray State 56.919
Dunkel Line: Murray State by 10
Vegas Line: Murray State by 12
Dunkel Pick: SIU-Edwardsville (+12)


Game 587-588: South Dakota State at NE-Omaha (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: South Dakota State 52.550; NE-Omaha 57.849
Dunkel Line: NE Omaha by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: NE-Omaha by 3
Dunkel Pick: NE-Omaha (-3)


Game 589-590: North Dakota State at Western Illinois (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: North Dakota State 56.811; Western Illinois 53.280
Dunkel Line: North Dakota State by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: North Dakota State by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Western Illinois (+7 1/2)


Game 591-592: Quinnipiac at Fairfield (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Quinnipiac 53.383; Fairfield 51.287
Dunkel Line: Quinnipiac by 2
Vegas Line: Quinnipiac by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Fairfield (+3 1/2)


Game 593-594: Tennessee State at Belmont (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee State 42.650; Belmont 55.640
Dunkel Line: Belmont by 13; 154
Vegas Line: Belmont by 16 1/2; 150 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee State (+16 1/2); Over


Game 595-596: Sacramento State at Eastern Washington (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento State 45.844; Eastern Washington 54.223
Dunkel Line: Eastern Washington by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Eastern Washington by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Washington (-6 1/2)


Game 597-598: Weber State at Southern Utah (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Weber State 55.155; Southern Utah 40.113
Dunkel Line: Weber State by 15
Vegas Line: Weber State by 12
Dunkel Pick: Weber State (-12)


Game 599-600: Montana at Northern Colorado (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montana 48.166; Northern Colorado 55.133
Dunkel Line: Northern Colorado by 7
Vegas Line: Northern Colorado by 4
Dunkel Pick: Northern Colorado (-4)


Game 601-602: Northern Arizona at Portland State (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Arizona 49.789; Portland State 50.921
Dunkel Line: Portland State by 1
Vegas Line: Portland State by 3
Dunkel Pick: Northern Arizona (+3)


Game 603-604: Northeastern at NC-Wilmington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northeastern 51.438; NC-Wilmington 48.057
Dunkel Line: Northeastern by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: NC-Wilmington by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Northeastern (+1 1/2)


Game 605-606: Vanderbilt at South Carolina (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Vanderbilt 62.967; South Carolina 62.321
Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 1
Vegas Line: South Carolina by 2
Dunkel Pick: Vanderbilt (+2)


Game 607-608: Boston College at Georgia Tech (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston College 58.189; Georgia Tech 57.298
Dunkel Line: Boston College by 1
Vegas Line: Georgia Tech by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston College (+2 1/2)


Game 799-800: NC-Greensboro at Georgia Southern (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NC-Greensboro 43.258; Georgia Southern 49.277
Dunkel Line: Georgia Southern by 6
Vegas Line: Georgia Southern by 4
Dunkel Pick: Georgia Southern (-4)


Game 611-612: NC-Asheville at Radford (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NC-Asheville 47.397; Radford 52.106
Dunkel Line: Radford by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

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Today's NBA Picks

Brooklyn at Chicago

The Nets (24-26) head to Chicago tonight to face a Bulls team that is 13-5 ATS in its last 18 games against a team with a losing SU record. Chicago is the pick (-3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Bulls favored by 12. Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-3 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.


THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13
Time Posted: 10:30 a.m. EST


Game 501-502: Brooklyn at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Brooklyn 116.846; Chicago 122.853
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 6; 177
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 3 1/2; 183
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-3 1/2); Under


Game 503-504: Oklahoma City at LA Lakers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 123.995; LA Lakers 116.235
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 8; 212
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 12; 205 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (+12); Over

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The War Report-(not root)
Missouri, byu , gonzaga

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Jordan Sharp

Parlay: NBA Bulls Over 183 & NBA Lakers Over 205

4-0 last 2 days
adding NBA Prop Bets (from bet365 (http://www.bet365.com/)):

NBA Prop Bet: Nets 1st to 20 Points (+115)

NBA Prop Bet: *Double Result: Nets - Bulls (+425)

*Nets to win first half and Bulls to win 2nd half.

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Strike Point Sports
5* play:


#511 Take Green Bay (-3.5) over Youngstown State


3* play:


#527 Take East Carolina (+11.5) over Tulsa

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Doc Sports
CBB
All 4*
#511 Take Green Bay -3.5 over Youngstown State
#522 Take Charleston -3.5 over Drexel
#541 Take St. Johns -1 over Seton Hal

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MADDUX

506 Rutgers 10*
523 Ill Chicago 10*

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Joe Gavazzi

4* UCLA -10

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EAGLE EYE----Randy Rose
Your Pick: Minnesota +8.5 (-110)
Your Pick: NC Wilmington (-110)
Your Pick: Samford +3 (-110)
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EAGLE EYE----Buddie Baker
Your Pick: Nets / Bulls Over 184.5 (-110)
Your Pick: Northwestern +15 (-110)

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Joe Gavazzi

10* Old Dominion +1
10* Illinois-Chicago +14
5* Long Beach State -2
4* UCLA -10-

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Vegas Betting Experts

1st half play

OKC Thunder 6 1/2

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VR
Okc/Lal Under 206 3*
BC +3 2*

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ROOT Pinnacle (http://www.pinnaclesports.com) Technical Play of the Month

Seton Hall

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Ken Thomson | CBB Sides Thu, 02/13/14 - 10:00 PM
triple-dime bet 558 Long Beach -1.5 (-110) (http://www.pregameaction.com/?page_id=7?AflId=3278)BetOnline (http://www.betonline.ag/) vs 557 UC Santa Barbara Analysis: I'll try and make it easy....The Beach needs a win badly after getting buried at the Thunder Dome. Long Beach State has not lost at home at the Pyramid since 2007 and things won't change. Dan Monson will have the 49ers ready for the Gauchos. Mike Caffey and Tyler Lamb lead the way for The Beach combining for just over 32 points combined per game. UCSB is all about Alan Williams. If he dominates the glass, the Gauchos are either winning or scrapping....if he has a low amount of boards the Gauchos struggled. The Bea˜ch is good enough to win the BIg West Tournament but they need this game for confidence. Since Santa Barbara's win by 13 on January 16th the Beach has won five of their last six. Only loss was last 30 seconds at the Bren Center vs. First place UC Irvine. I feel Monson's Boys by double digits.

Pick Made: Feb 13 2014 3:28AM PST

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Sports Junkie




2/13/2014


Game: Old Dominion vs North Texas


Pick: Old Dominion (pk) (Bovada) (-110)




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Pick Write-Up
Key TRENDS for this game:


Monarchs are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.


Mean Green Eagles are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.


Mean Green Eagles are 4-14 ATS in their last 18 games following a ATS win.


North Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games.


North Texas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home.

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POINTWISE

COLLEGE KEY RELEASES

NORTHWESTERN over Mich St (Thurs) RATING: 3

TROY over Western Kentucky (Thurs) RATING: 5


THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 NCAA SCORES
(7:00) Smu 68 - RUTGERS 60 (ESPNN)
(7:00) GEORGIA STATE 71 - Texas State 62
(7:00) MISSOURI 84 - Arkansas 69 (ESPN)
(7:00) Wisc-Green Bay 77 - YOUNGSTOWN STATE 73
(7:00) Louisville 89 - TEMPLE 65 (ESPN2)
(7:00) Creighton 79 - BUTLER 72 (CBSC)
(7:00) MICHIGAN STATE 65 - Northwestern 56 (BIG10)
(7:00) NORTH TEXAS 70 - Old Dominion 69
(7:00) CHARLESTON 62 - Drexel 57
(7:30) CLEVELAND STATE 78 - Illinois-Chicago 68
(8:00) MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE 83 - Tulane 60
(8:00) TULSA 76 - East Carolina 59
(8:00) LA-MONROE 70 - Texas-Arlington 66
(8:00) TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO 67 - Florida International 62
(8:00) SOUTH ALABAMA 65 - Arkansas State 64
(8:00) LA-LAFAYETTE 74 - Arkansas-Little Rock 63
(8:00) WESTERN KENTUCKY 63 - Troy 58
(9:00) UTEP 78 - Florida Atlantic 60
(9:00) St Johns 72 - SETON HALL 69 (FOX 1)
(9:00) UCLA 81 - Colorado 65 (ESPN)
(9:00) WISCONSIN 75 - Minnesota 59 (ESPN2)
(9:00) GONZAGA 77 - Pepperdine 61
(9:00) Southern Mississippi 70 - Uab 67
(10:00) PORTLAND 78 - Loyola-Marymount 60
(10:00) Hawaii 76 - CAL-RIVERSIDE 73
(10:00) CAL-FULLERTON 70 - Cal-Davis 66
(10:00) LONG BEACH STATE 71 - Cal-Santa Barbara 65
(10:00) Cal-Poly Slo 63 - CAL-NORTHRIDGE 62
(10:30) Utah 72 - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 70
(11:00) Byu 79 - PACIFIC 73
(11:00) SAINT MARYS 60 - San Diego 56 (ESPNU)


BEST BETS: MISSOURI, NORTHWESTERN, ILLINOIS-CHICAGO, TROY,
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE, ST JOHNS, PORTLAND


THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 NBA SCORES
(8:00) Brooklyn Nets 105 - CHICAGO BULLS 94 (TNT)
(10:35) Oklahoma City 108 - LA LAKERS 92 (TNT)

BEST BETS: BROOKLYN (1)

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Keith "money man" Richards

50 Dime Selection is Over the posted total in the Michigan St./Northwestern game.

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CHRIS JORDAN

300* Bulls/Nets over

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The Delawarian

2/13/2014


Game: St. John's vs Seton Hall


Pick: Seton Hall +2 (-110)




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2/13/2014


Game: Thunder vs Lakers


Pick: Thunder/Lakers UNDER 206 (-110)




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2/13/2014


Game: Nets vs Bulls


Pick: Bulls -3 (bh) (-120)




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millionaire pacific

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100 usc

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Pick Addict:

2* NBA [504] Los Angeles Lakers +10.5

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David Banks

Bulls

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RTG Sports

Chicago Bulls -3.5**

Oklahoma City Thunder -11**

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Spartan

Triple Missouri -5.5

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GREG SHAKER-CBB DESTOYER OF THE WEEK

Triple Dime Bet USC OVER

The Line: This number opened at 139 and that it is where it at this writing. There are reasons to think that it will go up but getting a handle on these things this year has been tougher than usual. The number we have is a good one though..
Why We Bet It: The first meeting between these two teams showed good pace throughout both in the 1st Half and 2nd half and with this game being back at, home where the Trojans Pace more usually, plus the willingness of Utah to play along, this number we have received offers great value. Our number here is well above what has been posted and is 147.7. That means that you can play this one for 3%. As always there are some factors that I am not willing to discuss in determining how we arrive at our number but one thing is for sureÝ. We should see lot's of Free Throws in this one based on the styles of play and how they clash. In addition, both teams have been on their best game offensively of late, especially Utah who is nailing their 3 pointers at a high rate. USC has found their Free Throw shooting skills of late as well after struggling most of the season. These reasons are partly the reasons why Utah is 3-0 OVER their last 3 and USC is 5-1-1 as well to the OVER. A likely close contest based on the betting line of 3.5 in most cases help our chances here.
Biggest Concerns: When USC wants to they can play a good brand of defense and the Utes are not as prolific at scoring points on the road. Trojan Free Throw shooting issues could. also rear it's ugly head, and as always, score differential at the end of the game could slow down pace and scoring. These are all minor concerns..
Added Notes: According to my number, you can play this one up to 142.5 for the Full 3% and then decrease to 2% after than but it's not likely to even go up that high anyway..

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Greg shaker double dime bonus play

ucla over

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Shadow Sports Syndicate

CBB: 511 Wisc. Green Bay

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Sports Investors USA

CBB
Denver -11, 2 units
Quinnipiac -4, 1 unit
Cal Poly SLO -1, 1 unit

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Scotty Shiller



Thursday, February 13th, 2014




College Basketball




7:00 Est - Michigan State vs Northwestern ( 500* WAGER )


500* - Northwestern +15 (-110) **** BIG WAGER ****




9:00 Est - Southern Utah vs Weber State ( 100* WAGER )


100* - Weber State -12.5 (-110) **** SMALL WAGER ****




11:00 Est - Pacific vs Byu ( 100* WAGER )


100* - Pacific +4 (-110) **** SMALL WAGER ****




NBA



8:00 Est - Bulls vs Nets ( 500* WAGER )


500* - Nets +4 (-120) **** BIG WAGER ****

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Jeff Benton
60 dime
Nets/Bulls over

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Ecks and Bacon

Ben lee's three team six point teaser ended up a Np due to (one of the three games) North Carolina/Duke being Ppd because of inclement weather.

For Thursday E&B are going to give it another try with another three team six point teaser in college basketball.

(1) Saint Johns from Pk to +6/Seton Hall

(2) UCLA from -10 to -4/Colorado

(3) USC from +4 to +10/Utah


Ecks and Bacon is still 1-0 +$50 for week sixteen 54-68-2 -$1498.

All E&B selections will be for $50 unless noted

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Wunderdog Sports Free Pick

Game: Denver at I U P U I (7:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: Denver -11 (-110) at BetPhoenix

The Indiana - Purdue Jaguars have had a rough season at 5-21, but that is just part of the story. The Jaguars have three wins vs. Division-3 teams, and are otherwise a brutal 2-21. They have now lost 14 straight games to Division-1 teams, and what is even worse than that is 9 of the last 10 losses have come by more than 11 points. At 12-11, Denver is certainly capable of adding to their woes as the Pioneers are playing their best basketball of the season, winning five of their last six contests. Denver is a perfect 7-0 ATS in their last seven on the road vs. a team with a losing road record, and will lay another big loss on the Jags in this one. Play on Denver.

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Sports Cash System Play of The Day for Today: 2/13


NCAA College Basketball
Long Beach State -2 over UC Santa Barbara
(Spread Bet)

Overall Record: 216-189



(System Record: 216-10, Lost last game)

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Dr. Bob

Northwestern
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Missouri
Denver
Tenn St

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highrollerplays

Drexel +4

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Stephen Nover | CBB Sides
triple-dime bet


510 Missouri -5.0 (-110) (http://www.pregameaction.com/?page_id=4?AflId=4260)5dimes (http://www.5dimes.com/) vs 509 Arkansas

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Derek Hayes

Arkansas +6

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Derek Hayes

NBA
1 Nets +3.5
1 Under 205.5 OKC/LAL

CBB
2 Utah -4
1 St John's -1.5
1 Arkansas +6

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Ben Burns

10* NBA Total of the Month

Over Nets

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8* Under 207 OKC/Lakers

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Double Dime
Colorado +10.5

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MySystemPicks

2* Murray St -11.5
2* Troy +10
2* St Johns ML

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250 arkansas
250 pacific

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565 san diego +11.5

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2* Missouri -6

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michigan state -15.5

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223-162-18
6-1 last 7

POD MSU under 120

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10* Missouri

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Bulls

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Seton Hall +2 -120

Jacksonville St +3

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UAB
USC
Pacific

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Denver -9.5

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5* Loyola Marymount +7.5

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Leiner 2000* Utes -3

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3* Creighton
3* Missouri
3* Long Beach State

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Northwestern

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Ben Burns' 10* Conf. NCAAB GAME OF THE YEAR! (17-4 RUN!)
I’m playing on NORTHERN COLORADO. While the Bears have struggled of late, I believe this will be a good spot for them to break through with a victory. A look at Northern Colorado's current 4-game losing streak shows that all four losses came on the road. Needless to say, the Bears should be thrilled to return home. They won their last game here by 10 points and their previous game here by 15. In fact, the Bears are perfect at home on the season. They’ve outscored opposing teams by a commanding 81.4 to 63.8 margin here. Only one of their victories here came by less than five points. While they haven’t been great at covering the spread here this season, that’s largely because they’re usually laying a pretty big number here. For example, they were laying 13 points in the recent 10-point victory. This is a much smaller number though which makes it noteworthy that the Bears are 4-1 ATS the last five times that they were listed as home favorites in the 3.5 to 6 range. The Grizzlies have scored 82 points in each of their last two games. They have now topped the 80 mark four times in 2014. That’s not necessarily a good thing for them though; they’re already 0-3 ATS in the following game in 2014, after scoring 80 or more. The Bears already beat the Grizzlies by 11 at Montana. I expect them to get back on track with another win and cover tonight. 10* BIG SKY "GOY"

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