Opposite Action Plays
ORLANDO MAGIC +6
Marc Lawrence
St. John's +6
The Red Storm hosts the Cardinal in a Big East battle at Madison Square Arena Thursday night they will do so with revenge from a 7-point loss suffered a month ago at Louisville. That sets the table for this game as our powerful database reminds us to: Play On any .500 or great college home dog off a home loss of 17 or more points if they are off back-to-back losses and seeking revenge from a same season loss of six or more points. That's because these teams are 11-0 ATS in this role since 1990. In addition, home dogs off five losses exact off a home loss with same season revenge are 4-0-1 ATS. With the Cardinals looking dead ahead to a showdown up next with Syracuse, and just 2-9 ATS in games off a double-digit win, we'll grab the points with the Red Storm here tonight. We recommend a 3-unit play on St. John's.
The Duke's Sports
*Best Bet* Orlando Over (193') for 3.5 Units
Both of these teams have established some good offensive rhythm as a matter of fact, over the last 5 games Orlando has averaged 103 ppg while Cleveland has averaged nearly 108 ppg. Orlando, coming off a blowout win at Chicago last night, sports a 5-2 O/U mark unrested. The Magic has a dangerous starting five, including a streaky Vince Carter who has found his stroke, that should give Cleveland trouble. On the other hand, the Cavaliers control a 5-1 O/U mark in their last 6 as a home favorite, and they're 7-3 O/U in their last 10 home games vs a team with a winning road record. Shaq will be extra motivated to out-duel Howard, Gibson has found his range, and LeBron should continue to be LeBron. And lets not forget Varejao who continually excels in the clean up role on the boards. And with this being the final game before the All-Star break, we'll look for limited defense as offense and fouls take precedence. "Over" the call.
Steve Budin
25 Dime - Arizona
KB Hoops
5* Stanford -3.5 *POD*
5* Denver Nuggets -5.5 *POD*
Executive
400 Duquesne
400 Clev St
Marty Otto
20* App St-1
Youngstown Connection
St John's +6
calf sports
4* youngstown st
4* long beach st
3* louisville
3* denver
3* under la lafayette
3* san francisco
3* calf under
3* nuggets