Tony George
Oklahoma/Kansas Under 147.5
Oklahoma lost a solid scorer at guard in Willie Warren canning 16 ppg on the season, managed 68 points at home against K State, who allowed bottom feeder Nebraska 87 points in their own house last week, and the Sooners score just 65 ppg on the road on the year, and KU allows 62 ppg on the season. OU will try to slow it down and stay in this game, and I doubt they break 65 points in this game, and neither team lights up the free throw line either. Play 1 Unit on the UNDER.
Lenny Del Genio
Dallas -9.5
The Mavericks have come out of the Break by winning three of four games, but still lay claim to the worst home ATS record in the league at 6-20. We did cash them however in a small price range last Wednesday when they hosted the Phoenix Suns. Still that was the team's lone cover at the America Airlines Arena since 12.20 with the exception of a SU/ATS win over a lousy Golden State team on Feb 3rd. Taking all this into account, we still like them tonight vs. the Pacers, a terrible team no matter which way you slice it. Helping our cause is the fact that Indiana is a lousy underdog, just 15-24 ATS this year. They are also 2-10 ATS their last 12 visits to Dallas. The team is off a surprising win Saturday night at Houston, winning outright as 7.5-point dogs, 125-115. They are not good defensively, particularly on the road, where they allow an average of nearly 107 points per game. Dallas' last four opponents are averaging just 93 points per game on 44% shooting. This is Indiana's third road game in four days. Take Dallas.
Marc Lawrence
Utah -5.5
The Hawks may be soaring to new heights this season but we’re fairly confident that they want no part of this strong scheduling situation as the schedule maker certainly didn’t do Mike Woodson’s men any favors during their current west coast trip. Not only is this the finale of the four-game swing, but it’s a back-to-backer to boot. This is not music to Atlanta’s ears as the Jazz are a soothing 9-0 SU and ATS at home versus unrested opposition while the Hawks are 0-5 ATS on the road as dogs of 10 or less points with no rest. To make matters worse for the weary visitors, the Hawks are just 7-14 ATS after running and gunning up and down the court with the Warriors. Series history also has us backing the Big Banders as the Delta Center has seen the hosts win the last 15 SU while garnering the cash 11 times. Look for the Jazz to trump a 13-point loss they suffered in Atlanta just over two months ago here tonight. We recommend a 4 unit play on Utah.
Nick "BookieKiller" Parsons
Atlanta/Utah Under 197
For a number of different reasons I believe the value in this contest is on the "under"
The Hawks will have a tough task Monday night if they hope to end their 15-game losing streak at Utah, which can grab a share of the Northwest Division lead with a fifth consecutive win.
Atlanta (34-20) was on the opposite side of a big comeback Sunday, blowing a 17-point fourth-quarter advantage in a 108-104 loss at Golden State, and the Hawks hope they’re not headed in the wrong direction after dropping three of four.
“We just fell apart,” Hawks point guard Mike Bibby said. “We’re up 20 points. A team of our caliber shouldn’t lose that game. It happened, but we can’t let it happen too much.”
I expect this team to play with a concerted effort on the defensive end tonight.
It's important to note that Atlanta has in fact seen the total go "under" the posted number in 14 of 26 games this year when playing against a team with a winning record.
On the other side of the court: A 25-point second-half deficit couldn’t derail the short-handed Jazz, who beat Portland 93-89 in overtime Sunday for their 17th win in 19 games, putting an exclamation mark on a trip that included victories at Houston and New Orleans.
Even though Utah (36-19) shot below 40 percent from the field Sunday for the first time since a 91-89 loss at Memphis on Jan. 8, the Jazz have still hit 50.9 percent of their shots during the 17-2 stretch since that defeat, vaulting up the standings to third place in the Western Conference.
It's interesting to note though that Utah has seen the total go "under" the posted number in 17 of 29 games this season vs. good offensive teams that score 99 plus points per contest.
Bottom line: In fact, in five of these teams last six matchups against each other, regardless of location, the total has gone "under" the posted number; when taking all of the above into account, the sharp money in this one is indeed on the UNDER!
8* UNDER
Teddy Covers
UConn
Charlotte
BRANDON LANG
5 DIME - CHICAGO BULLS
This team is red hot.
Winners of 4 in a row and 6 of their last 7 SU and ATS with solid road wins over the T'wolves by 6 laying this same 2 number they are laying today, a 6 point win over the Knicks catching 2 and an 8 point win over the Pacers catching 2 as well.
I just like the way they are playing right now and I will gladly grab them at this great value price of laying 2 again.
Wizards after the house cleaning trade are still getting to know one another with so many new faces and yes, they come off a 5 point loss at Toronto catching 5 1/2.$:( They are in the midst of 5 straight covers but they face a Bulls team that is just better.
Some very appealing numbers have me loving the Bulls as they are 8-2 ATS last 10 on the road and 20-8 ATS last 28 overall. They are flat out paying the bills.
You throw in the Wizards 13-29 mark last 42 versus teams with a winning SU record and it's all Bulls tonight.
DA BULLS
FREE PICK - APPALACHIAN STATE
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3 on uconn+2.5
The Duke's Sports
West Virginia Over (136) for 3 Units
Both of these teams are starting to amp up offensive productivity; for example , over the last five games the Mounties have averaged 82 ppg; on the other hand, since Calhoun came back, the Huskies dropped 84 and 76 respectively, both on the road. And remember, the 84 was dropped on a well disciplined Villanova defense. Furthermore, the trends are in favor of an 'over'. WV, which allows nearly 71 ppg on the road, sports an 8-3 O/U mark as a traveler and 8-3 O/U on the road vs a home team above .500. On the other hand, U Conn is 20-6 O/U on their home floor vs a team with a road win % above .600. The Huskies also like to run on Mondays when they're 4-0 O/U. The last two games in this series at Connecticut combined for 150 points in each. We like the value with the "over".
Opposite Action Plays
Charlotte -3.5
Dwayne Bryant
Atlanta +5
This might be a back-to-back situation for Atlanta (and third in four nights), but it's an even tougher spot for the Jazz. This is Utah's first game back at home after a four-game road trip. That first home game after a road trip is usually a tough spot for the host, but that's only the beginning for Utah.
Tonight will be the Jazz's fifth game in seven days and they just played an OT game in Portland last night. And it wasn't JUST an OT game. It was an OT game where Utah had to expend a TON of energy rallying from a 25-point deficit. Utah can't help but be worn out for this one.
Atlanta is deep and therefore they should be a bit fresher throughout this matchup. I know Atlanta has a poor recent history in Utah, but if not tonight, when? The Hawks are 5-1 ATS in their last six games as a road underdog of 5 to 10.5 points, and I really expect them to take control late. I'll grab the points with Atlanta.
Bob Balfe
Bulls/Wizards Over 199
The Chicago Bulls have been displaying inconsistency problems all season, however one thing is certain: they are not a good basketball team, especially on the road, against sub-par teams. They face off in Washington tonight as slight favorites against a Wizards squad who is trying to adapt to the absence of two of their best players (Jamison and Butler), The Wizards are now a young team in rebuilding mode and a lot of guys are trying to secure quality playing time for next year. Randy Foye is one of my favorite players in this league and highly underrated. He will definitely prove his worth to Washington throughout the remainder of the season. With that being said, look for Washington to implement a risky, "nothing-to-lose" style of play. Both teams should reach over 100 points tonight. Look for Rose and Foye to have really good games. Take the over.
College Basketball
Uconn +2.5 over West Virginia
This game in particular can be broken down into two areas: desperation and home-court advantage. When you have a good team that has been forgotten about all year and battled through a lot of diversity from the coaching staff down to the players, at home, as underdogs against the 7th ranked team in the nation, after beating a #1 Texas team and beating Villanova in their own house, and still receiving no respect, it is a must bet. Although the public might be on our side tonight, I can not see players like Dyson or Walker letting a team come into their house and win. UCONN will absolutely get a bid to the NCAA tournament with a win tonight. Butler will definitely pose as a threat offensively, but UCONN should execute an inspired game tonight and come away with the victory at home, in a very loud stadium and pumped out teammates. It is the best game on the board tonight. Take UCONN.
Craig Davis
30 Dimes -Indiana Pacers
20 Dimes -UConn
Kyle Bales
5* Oklahoma +22
Insider Sports Report
4* Dallas Mavericks
3* UConn
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5000 Units Oklahoma