RAS
Boston U Over 136
Power Play Wins
Milwaukee Bucks -5
KELSO
10 Units Thunder -5
4 Units Jazz -4.5
3 Units Suns -4.5
25 Units Coll of Charleston +12.5
5 Units Va Tech -4.5
5 Units Cincinnati -3.5
ATS FINANCIAL
3 Units Illinois -7.5
3 Units App State +9.5
Nick "BookieKiller" Parsons
10* Nevada/Rhode Island Under 155
For a number of different reasons I believe the value in this contest is on the "under"
Nevada started 0-5 this year in true road games, but has since gone 5-5 away from Lawlor Events Center. "I think the guys have learned how to win on the road," Wolf Pack coach David Carter said.
The Wolpack has been doing it behind a concerted effort on the defensive end; and they'll have to be sharp after bumping off Wichita State in the first round and now face a tough Rhode Island team.
Keep in mind that the total has gone "under" the number in four of Nevada's last six away from friendly confines.
On the other side of the court: Rhode Island (24-9) beat Northwestern, 76-64, in its first-round NIT game.
But keep in mind that the Rams closed the year 4-6 in the rugged Atlantic-10.
Remember as well that the total has in fact gone "under" the number in five of Rhode Island's last six overall; also in a whopping 15 of 19 when playing against a team with a winning record.
Bottom line: I think each will try and feel the other out to begin the game as the intensity and meaning of each game from here on out gets ratcheted up; when taking all of the above into account the sharp money in this one is indeed on the UNDER!
Tony George
VIRGINIA TECH -4
Tech still steamin about no NCAA bid, but focused in on making a run in the NIT, and U Conn stumbled in here to begin with and struggled in a 2 point win against Northeastern in their opener, while Tech Blasted their opponent by 20 points. Home game, better offense by far, and motivated, I like the Hokies here by 8 points or more. U Conn throws it in against better teams, Va Tech is flat out better at home. Play 1 Unit on Va Tech.
Rocketman
SACRAMENTO KINGS +2
Sacramento is 10-3 ATS this year against Southwest Division opponents. Memphis is allowing 105.5 points per game on the road this year. Sacramento is 24-2 SU at home vs Memphis since 1996. Grizzlies are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 vs. Western Conference. Grizzlies are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite. Grizzlies are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU win. Grizzlies are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Grizzlies are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Grizzlies are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Grizzlies are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Kings are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Monday games. Kings are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Southwest. Kings are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a SU win. Kings are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Kings are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 vs. Western Conference. Kings are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Kings are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games overall. We'll play Sacramento for 3 units tonight!
Bob Balfe
DAYTON +3.5
Dayton has not been great on the road this year, though you have to wonder how serious the Bearcats are taking this game-since they usually expect to be playing in the NCAA Tournament rather than the NIT. Dayton is a better shooting team and more fundamentally controlled on defense. The Flyers have a few quality wins this year, which should have them right in this game up until the very end. Look for Dayton to steal the win tonight. The Bearcats probably won't even care. A good example is the USA Olympic team playing for the Bronze medal. Take Dayton.
Lenny Del Genio
DALLAS MAVERICKS -5
The Mavericks have one of the more bizzare home vs. road dichotomies we've seen in recent NBA history. They come off a four-game home stand that saw the team go just 2-2 SU and 0-4 ATS. Coming in, they were riding a 13-game win streak and were 8-5 ATS in those games. Interestingly, they were a perfect 4-0 ATS in the road games during the streak. This performance has been "par for the course" this season in Dallas as the 0-4 ATS home stand dropped the team to a league worst 8-27 ATS at home. They have actually failed to cash in six straight home contests. However, tonight they are back on the road where they not only boast a 22-12 SU mark, but have also covered 61% of those contests, a very profitable margin. They play New Orleans, who ironically enough was the last team they covered at home against. Back on February 28th, the Hornets fell 108-100 at the America Airlines Arena, just failing to cash as 7.5-point underdogs. Dirk Nowitzki scored 14 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter in that game, which the Mavs led by as many as 25 points at one point. Meanwhile, the big news in the Big Easy is the impending return of PG Chris Paul to the lineup. The latest reports we've read say Paul will either come back tonight or Wednesday against Cleveland. Both are home games. He is currently listed as questionable for tonight. What this has done is put the line lower than it should be. Regardless if Paul plays or not, we're siding with the Mavericks. This is the team's first home game back off a road trip of five or more games, always a play against spot for us. The potential Paul return could disrupt chemistry as his backup, rookie Darren Collison, has actually been the lone bright spot for a team that has lost three straight and 12 of its previous 15. Peja Stojakovic has also missed the last seven games. They have scored 80 and 86 points in their last two games, the sixth and seventh time this year they've been held under 90 points and the third time this month. The Mavs "owe" the Hornets "a little payback" too with a 1-7 ATS mark in their last eight visits to the New Orleans Arens. The Hornets are 2-10 ATS their last 12 games overall. Dallas is our 20* Southwest Division Game of the Month.
Marc Lawrence
GOLDEN ST WARRIORS +4.5
The Warriors host the Suns with revenge on their minds in a strong situation favoring Golden State this evening. For openers, the Warriors are 9-1 ATS the last 10 games in this series as a home dog and 6-0 ATS at home of a loss in this series. They catch Phoenix off a double revenge win at home last night over Portland with a same season revenge up next against the Knicks. With Golden State 20-9 ATS as a home dog of back-to-back double digit losses, including 5-0 ATS the last five against unrested opponents, look for the Warriors to get their revenge here tonight. We recommend a 3-unit play on Golden State.
The Duke's Sports
Nevada (+8) for 2 Units
After struggling on the road early in the year, the Wolf Pack ironed out their road problems and are now flourishing as a traveler fresh off their outright win in the NIT First Round over previously unbeaten at home Wichita State. Traveling cross country to Rhode Island in the NIT Second Round will be a major test however, we'll look for the Wolf Pack to be competitive. Nevada has done well vs athletic up-tempo teams for example, they beat NCAA Tourney contender New Mexico State twice during the regular season, hung with a strong BYU team for the cover on a neutral floor, trashed Conference USA winner Houston, out-shot a prolific LA Tech club, and covered at North Carolina. The Wolf Pack are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 non conference games and are 5-2 ATS at arenas where the home team sports a winning % above .600. Rhode Island, on the other hand, is a money burning 5-14 ATS at home as a favorite, 1-6 ATS as a home favorite in this spread range, and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Monday games.
Helmut
Marshall Over 151
California Sports
4* St Louis Under 121
4* La Tech +9
3* College of Charl Over153
3* North Co. -1
3* Houston +2
Vic Monte
2000* Va Tech -4
Wunderdog
5 Units - LA Kings -150 - Play of the Day
5 Units - LA Kings -1.5 +200