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DUNKEL INDEX

LA Clippers at Utah
The Jazz look to take advantage of a Clippers team that is coming off a 112-100 win over Oklahoma City and is 0-4 ATS in its last 4 games following a SU win by more than 10 points. Utah is the pick (+3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the game Even. Dunkel Pick: Utah (+3 1/2)

Game 701-702: Washington at Orlando (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 109.611; Orlando 118.240
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 8 1/2; 188
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 10 1/2; 184 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+10 1/2); Over

Game 703-704: Chicago at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 124.867; Philadelphia 120.427
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 4 1/2; 177
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 1 1/2; 181 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-1 1/2); Under

Game 705-706: Toronto at Boston (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 109.623; Boston 124.300
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 14 1/2; 177
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 9 1/2; 174
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-9 1/2); Over

Game 707-708: Detroit at New Jersey (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 106.088; New Jersey 116.091
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 10; 180
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey by 6 1/2; 184 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-6 1/2); Under

Game 709-710: Indiana at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 119.535; Minnesota 125.442
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 6; 191
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 2; 194 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-2); Under

Game 711-712: Miami at Milwaukee (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 125.409; Milwaukee 116.879
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 8 1/2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 6; 195
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-6); Over

Game 713-714: Phoenix at New Orleans (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 115.961; New Orleans 116.733
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 1; 187
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 2; 182
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+2); Over

Game 715-716: Oklahoma City at Dallas (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 120.913; Dallas 126.761
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 6; 194
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 1 1/2; 197 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-1 1/2); Under

Game 717-718: Houston at San Antonio (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 117.821; San Antonio 124.573
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 6 1/2; 188
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 5; 194 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-5); Under

Game 719-720: Charlotte at Portland (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 109.364; Portland 121.163
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 12; 188
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 14 1/2; 185
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+14 1/2); Over

Game 721-722: LA Clippers at Utah (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 122.790; Utah 122.698
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 190
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 3 1/2; 193
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+3 1/2); Under

NHL

Pittsburgh at Toronto
The Maple Leafs look to take advantage of a Pittsburgh team that is 1-4 in its last 5 games as a favorite of -110 to -150. Toronto is the pick (+100) according to Dunkel, which has the Maple Leafs favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+100)

Game 1-2: Pittsburgh at Toronto (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 10.528; Toronto 12.796
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+100); Over

Game 3-4: NY Rangers at Buffalo (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 12.386; Buffalo 11.168
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-140); 5
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-140); Under

Game 5-6: Washington at Florida (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 10.691; Florida 11.432
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Florida (-140); 5
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-140); Under

Game 7-8: Columbus at Los Angeles (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 10.893; Los Angeles 10.555
Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-230); 5
Dunkel Pick: Columbus (+190); Over

Game 9-10: Dallas at Anaheim (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 10.806; Anaheim 12.500
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-140); Under

 
Posted : February 1, 2012 8:00 am
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Baylor at Texas A&M
The Bears look to build on their 6-2 ATS record in their last 8 games at Texas A&M. Baylor is the pick (-7) according to Dunkel, which has the Bears favored by 10 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Baylor (-7)

Game 723-724: Indiana at Michigan (6:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 65.404; Michigan 70.854
Dunkel Line: Michigan by 5 1/2; 131
Vegas Line: Michigan by 3 1/2; 137 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Michigan (-3 1/2); Under

Game 725-726: Rutgers at Providence (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Rutgers 63.776; Providence 63.148
Dunkel Line: Rutgers by 1; 138
Vegas Line: Providence by 2; 135
Dunkel Pick Rutgers (+2); Over

Game 727-728: Connecticut at Georgetown (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 66.462; Georgetown 68.446
Dunkel Line: Georgetown by 2; 130
Vegas Line: Georgetown by 3 1/2; 126 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (+3 1/2); Over

Game 729-730: Georgia State at NC-Wilmington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia State 59.298; NC-Wilmington 53.617
Dunkel Line: Georgia State by 5 1/2; 124
Vegas Line: Georgia State by 4; 128 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia State (-4); Under

Game 731-732: St. Joseph's at Richmond (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Joseph's 60.775; Richmond 63.558
Dunkel Line: Richmond by 3; 141
Vegas Line: Richmond by 2; 137 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Richmond (-2); Over

Game 733-734: Fordham at Temple (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Fordham 46.968; Temple 66.383
Dunkel Line: Temple by 19 1/2; 136
Vegas Line: Temple by 18 1/2; 140
Dunkel Pick: Temple (-18 1/2); Under

Game 735-736: Massachusetts at Rhode Island (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Massachusetts 60.899; Rhode Island 58.008
Dunkel Line: Massachusetts by 3; 155
Vegas Line: Massachusetts by 4; 150 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Rhode Island (+4); Over

Game 737-738: Xavier at George Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Xavier 63.176; George Washington 55.241
Dunkel Line: Xavier by 8; 127
Vegas Line: Xavier by 6; 131 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Xavier (-6); Under

Game 739-740: Georgia Tech at Florida State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Tech 58.869; Florida State 70.255
Dunkel Line: Florida State by 11 1/2; 121
Vegas Line: Florida State by 14 1/2; 127 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia Tech (+14 1/2); Under

Game 741-742: Duquesne at Dayton (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Duquesne 58.786; Dayton 66.764
Dunkel Line: Dayton by 8; 149
Vegas Line: Dayton by 4 1/2; 146 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dayton (-4 1/2); Over

Game 743-744: Drexel at Northeastern (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Drexel 64.643; Northeastern 58.589
Dunkel Line: Drexel by 6; 122
Vegas Line: Drexel by 4; 116
Dunkel Pick: Drexel (-4); Over

Game 745-746: VCU at William & Mary (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: VCU 62.619; William & Mary 46.620
Dunkel Line: VCU by 16; 120
Vegas Line: VCU by 14; 123
Dunkel Pick: VCU (-14); Under

Game 747-748: George Mason at Delaware (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: George Mason 59.394; Delaware 52.516
Dunkel Line: George Mason by 7; 144
Vegas Line: George Mason by 4 1/2; 140 1/2
Dunkel Pick: George Mason (-4 1/2); Over

Game 749-750: Towson at Hofstra (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Towson 39.667; Hofstra 55.865
Dunkel Line: Hofstra by 16; 109
Vegas Line: Hofstra by 15; 117 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Hofstra (-15); Under

Game 751-752: Charlotte at LaSalle (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 55.284; LaSalle 67.120
Dunkel Line: LaSalle by 12; 142
Vegas Line: LaSalle by 10 1/2; 136
Dunkel Pick: LaSalle (-10 1/2); Over

Game 753-754: Tulane at Marshall (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tulane 54.660; Marshall 65.444
Dunkel Line: Marshall by 11; 125
Vegas Line: Marshall by 9; 129
Dunkel Pick: Marshall (-9); Under

Game 755-756: Toledo at Akron (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toledo 48.606; Akron 61.204
Dunkel Line: Akron by 12 1/2; 142
Vegas Line: Akron by 14 1/2; 137 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toledo (+14 1/2); Over

Game 757-758: Bowling Green at Western Michigan (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Bowling Green 55.048; Western Michigan 58.927
Dunkel Line: Western Michigan by 4; 131
Vegas Line: Western Michigan by 3; 134 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Western Michigan (-3); Under

Game 759-760: Eastern Michigan at Miami (OH) (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Michigan 50.355; Miami (OH) 55.891
Dunkel Line: Miami (OH) by 5 1/2; 112
Vegas Line: Miami (OH) by 8; 107
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Michigan (+8); Over

Game 761-762: Ball State at Buffalo (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ball State 55.279; Buffalo 60.449
Dunkel Line: Buffalo by 5; 122
Vegas Line: Buffalo by 7 1/2; 129
Dunkel Pick: Ball State (+7 1/2); Under

Game 763-764: SMU at East Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: SMU 53.347; East Carolina 58.789
Dunkel Line: East Carolina by 5 1/2; 133
Vegas Line: East Carolina by 4; 125 1/2
Dunkel Pick: East Carolina (-4); Over

Game 765-766: UTEP at Rice (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UTEP 55.244; Rice 58.154
Dunkel Line: Rice by 3; 123
Vegas Line: Rice by 4; 128
Dunkel Pick: UTEP (+4); Under

Game 767-768: Ohio at Northern Illinois (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio 60.937; Northern Illinois 43.361
Dunkel Line: Ohio by 17 1/2; 131
Vegas Line: Ohio by 16; 125 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ohio (-16); Over

Game 769-770: Memphis at Southern Mississippi (8:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 64.832; Southern Mississippi 69.522
Dunkel Line: Southern Mississippi by 4 1/2; 132
Vegas Line: Southern Mississippi by 2; 135 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Southern Mississippi (-2); Under

Game 771-772: Wyoming at TCU (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wyoming 63.696; TCU 58.687
Dunkel Line: Wyoming by 5; 129
Vegas Line: Wyoming by 3; 124 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wyoming (-3); Over

Game 773-774: Drake at Indiana State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Drake 61.030; Indiana State 61.377
Dunkel Line: Even; 127
Vegas Line: Indiana State by 5; 131 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Drake (+5); Under

Game 775-776: Wichita State at Missouri State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wichita State 68.256; Missouri State 60.976
Dunkel Line: Wichita State by 7 1/2; 136
Vegas Line: Wichita State by 5 1/2; 131
Dunkel Pick: Wichita State (-5 1/2); Over

Game 777-778: Evansville at Bradley (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Evansville 57.002; Bradley 53.299
Dunkel Line: Evansville by 3 1/2; 142
Vegas Line: Evansville by 3; 147
Dunkel Pick: Evansville (-3); Under

Game 779-780: Illinois State at Creighton (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois State 58.167; Creighton 73.292
Dunkel Line: Creighton by 15; 144
Vegas Line: Creighton by 11 1/2; 141 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Creighton (-11 1/2); Over

Game 781-782: Georgia at Auburn (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia 58.594; Auburn 59.443
Dunkel Line: Auburn by 1; 112
Vegas Line: Auburn by 2 1/2; 117
Dunkel Pick: Georgia (+2 1/2); Under

Game 783-784: NC State at Boston College (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NC State 64.154; Boston College 53.152
Dunkel Line: NC State by 11; 133
Vegas Line: NC State by 10; 137 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NC State (-10); Under

Game 785-786: Maryland at Miami (FL) (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Maryland 59.322; Miami (FL) 68.165
Dunkel Line: Miami (FL) by 9; 140
Vegas Line: Miami (FL) by 10; 137 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Maryland (+10); Over

Game 787-788: St. Bonaventure at St. Louis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Bonaventure 63.862; St. Louis 68.491
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 4 1/2; 118
Vegas Line: St. Louis by 10 1/2; 123
Dunkel Pick: St. Bonaventure (+10 1/2); Under

Game 789-790: St. John's at DePaul (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. John's 57.225; DePaul 61.702
Dunkel Line: DePaul by 4 1/2; 155
Vegas Line: DePaul by 2; 150 1/2
Dunkel Pick: DePaul (-2); Over

Game 791-792: Minnesota at Iowa (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 66.355; Iowa 63.896
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 2 1/2; 141
Vegas Line: Minnesota by 1; 143
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-1); Under

Game 793-794: Houston at UAB (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 50.574; UAB 60.285
Dunkel Line: UAB by 9 1/2; 128
Vegas Line: UAB by 8 1/2; 125 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UAB (-8 1/2); Over

Game 795-796: Baylor at Texas A&M (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baylor 73.069; Texas A&M 62.478
Dunkel Line: Baylor by 10 1/2; 134
Vegas Line: Baylor by 7; 130
Dunkel Pick: Baylor (-7); Over

Game 797-798: Oklahoma at Kansas (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma 63.968; Kansas 77.445
Dunkel Line: Kansas by 13 1/2; 133
Vegas Line: Kansas by 16 1/2; 138 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma (+16 1/2); Under

Game 799-800: Boise State at San Diego State (10:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boise State 54.173; San Diego State 68.365
Dunkel Line: San Diego State by 14; 139
Vegas Line: San Diego State by 12; 134
Dunkel Pick: San Diego State (-12); Over

Game 801-802: Colorado State at UNLV (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado State 57.683; UNLV 76.088
Dunkel Line: UNLV by 18 1/2; 142
Vegas Line: UNLV by 14 1/2; 147 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UNLV (-14 1/2); Under

Game 803-804: Davidson at Furman (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Davidson 59.210; Furman 55.182
Dunkel Line: Davidson by 4; 138
Vegas Line: Davidson by 5 1/2; 141
Dunkel Pick: Furman (+5 1/2); Under

Game 811-812: Oakland at IUPUI (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland 56.066; IUPUI 50.773
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 5 1/2; 172
Vegas Line: Oakland by 2 1/2; 166 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-2 1/2); Over

 
Posted : February 1, 2012 8:00 am
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Scott Spreitzer

Drexel at Northeastern
Play: Northeastern

The Dragons have won and covered 9 straight games as they head into this one. But Northeastern's early, relatively tough non-conference schedule is starting to pay dividends. The Huskies enter tonight's tilt on an 8-3 SU run. They have held 8 of thoe 11 opponents to 62 points or less, truly playing shut-down basketball. And when they get it going on the defensive end, I expect Drexel to encounter some problems. As good as the Dragons have been, they are virtually a 7-man team. Facing the type of intense defense that they'll see tonight is something they haven't encountered on a consistent basis in conference play. Northeastern coach Bill Coen has worked well with home momentum. His Huskies enter tonight's game on a 26-15 ATS run off a home win. I'm laying the points with the surging Northeastern Huskies on Wednesday night.

 
Posted : February 1, 2012 8:11 am
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Matt Fargo

Towson vs. Hofstra
Play: Hofstra -15

This may seem like a lot of points for a 1-10 team to be laying but I think this is a statement game for Hofstra. It has been a miserable season for the Pride which were picked to finish in the middle of the pack in the CAA but have dropped 10 of 11. Taking a look at their overall victories shows no quality wins with the exception of a victory over Cleveland St. but that does not matter as we are not asking them to beat a quality team. Hofstra needs an inflated win as it heads into the final month of the season. Towson is coming off a win on Saturday against MC-Wilmington and you can only imagine how the Seahawks must be feeling right now. The victory snapped a 41-game losing streak for the Tigers and while it may have restored some confidence, this team is not good and if anything ,we will see a massive letdown. Of Towson's first 22 losses this season, 16 came by more points than it is getting in this game. Overall, the Tigers scoring margin is a dismal -20.5 ppg. Hofstra is only six games better but it cannot be looked at it that way because it has been involved in many close losses. Eight of its 10 conference losses have come by eight points or fewer with three coming by a possession. Overall the Pride are getting outscored by just 1.6 ppg and that is not too bad for a team that is nine games under .500. Even more impressive is that the schedule has been brutal with their last six losses coming against teams in fifth place in the CAA or better. The difference here will be the Hofstra defense against the Towson offense. The Pride have allowed 59.8 ppg on 39.8 percent shooting over their last five games and those are similar averages in what they have allowed at home all season. The Tigers offense put up 66 points against the Seahawks, the first time they have scored more than 60 points since December 20th. On the season they are averaging only 49.6 ppg on 36.6 percent shooting and those numbers drop to 46.8 ppg on 34 percent shooting on the road.

 
Posted : February 1, 2012 8:12 am
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Rob Vinciletti

Massachusetts vs. Rhode Island
Play: Massachusetts -3.5

U. Mass is in the midst of a fine season as they are now 16-5 on the year. They have won all 4 games vs losing teams are 5-2 ats in Conference play and have cashed 11 of 14 here at Rhode Island the last 14 encounters. Rhode Island is 4-16 ats off a win, 1-8 ats in home games, 2-12 with just 4 covers vs winning teams and 0-3 after scoring 80 or more points. When they are a home dog from +3.5 to +6 they are 0-4 ats. In the RPI Rankings they are 1-12 vs teams ranked 51/150 while U. Mass is 11-0 vs teams ranked 150 or higher. Look for U. Mass to get the win and over here tonight.

 
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Drake @ Indiana State
Pick: Indiana State -4.5

We've made plenty of money in games involving Drake over the last month, mostly in support of the Bulldogs.

We'll switch gears in this spot, as it now appears to be Indiana State's turn to shine.

Drake has split its last four games, but it's worth noting that both victories came in overtime. The Bulldogs haven't been great on the MVC road, going 2-3 SU and ATS, with their two wins coming against Evansville and Southern Illinois. The last time we saw them take to the road, they were crushed by 14 points at Northern Iowa.

Indiana State has been underachieving for much of the season, making it easy to forget that this team won the MVC Tournament last year, earning a spot in the Big Dance.

The Sycamores have shown signs of turning things around lately, notching back-to-back wins over Northern Iowa and Evansville. At 4-7 in conference play, now is certaily the time for them to make their move.

I mentioned that ISU won the MVC Tourney last year, and it's certainly worth pointing out that the majority of the key pieces from that squad are back in the fold this season.

This is a strong motivational spot for the Sycamores, as they haven't forgotten about a 79-64 beatdown at the hands of Drake in their conference opener. ISU couldn't have played much worse in that game, as it shot just 39% from the field, while Drake connected on 56.4% of its FG attempts.

Prior to that loss, the Sycamores had dominated this series, taking six consecutive meetings, both SU and ATS. You would have to go back to February of 2008 to find the last time the Bulldogs stayed within single-digits against the Sycamores here in Terre Haute.

At 6-5, Drake is in much better position than Indiana State in the MVC standings right now, and coming off that thrilling overtime win over Wichita State on Saturday, this is a prime spot for a Bulldogs letdown.

The talent is there for the Sycamores to go on a run, and lately we've seen the composure of this veteran squad as well. Expect them to continue to build momentum with a victory on Wednesday night.

 
Posted : February 1, 2012 8:14 am
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Bryan Power

Washington Capitals @ Florida Panthers
PICK: Washington Capitals

First place in the NHL's Southeast Division is up for grabs Wednesday night in Miami when the Washington Capitals come calling to take on the Florida Panthers. Entering the day, the Caps currently have the 1-point edge over the Panthers (56-55) in the admittedly weak division. That's thanks to picking up a point last night in an overtime loss to another division rival, Tampa Bay. Note that I won w/ the Lightning in that game. But tonight, I feel the value lies w/ Washington as a small road underdog as Florida has typically not been effective after having extended time off, going 7-19 SU w/ 3+ days rest overall. They are also 5-17 if they lost their previous game in extended time, which they did, going into the break on the short end of the stick in a 3-2 shootout loss at home to the Flyers. That dropped the Panthers just 1-2-3 their last six games overall. Although they lost their previous visit in December, Washington remains 10-3 its last 13 matchups w/ Florida. No Ovechkin, no problem!

 
Posted : February 1, 2012 8:14 am
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Stephen Nover

Washington @ Orlando
PICK: Orlando -9.5

The NBA season is full of highs and lows. Right now Orlando is going through its lowest low with four consecutive losses.

Luckily for the Magic, the NBA schedule-maker is there to rescue them. The Magic get to host the Washington Generals today ... err make that Washington Wizards.

When it comes to playing on the road, though, the Wizards can easily be mistaken for the Generals, a frequent patsy opponent of the Harlem Globetrotters.

The Wizards have lost 47 of their past 51 road contests. They are 15-36 ATS in these games.

Washington is 4-17 on the season. The Wizards have defeated Toronto, Charlotte twice and stunned Oklahoma City. They have failed to cover in seven of their nine road games this season. This marks their fourth game in six days.

The Magic have lost to the Celtics, Hornets in New Orleans, Pacers and 76ers during their four-game losing streak. Orlando is desperate for not only a victory, but an impressive win at that.

You couldn't ask for a more obliging opponent to host than the Wizards. Not only is Washington dysfunctional and immature, but they also are without second-leading rebounder Andray Blatche. He's out with a strained calf muscle.

Orlando has won seven straight against Washington with all of the victories except one coming by 10 or more points. The last one came on Jan. 4 at Amway Center, 103-85. Dwight Howard destroyed the Wizards in that game with 28 points and 20 points.

The Wizards have had no answer for Howard, who has made a stunning 70 of 90 shots from the floor against the Wizards during the past seven meetings while averaging 26 points a game. Blatche being out isn't going to help Washington in defending Howard.

 
Posted : February 1, 2012 8:15 am
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Marc Lawrence

Wyoming @ TCU
Pick: Wyoming -2.5

What’s this? Wyoming in the thick of the Mountain West Conference chase? Believe it. Head coach Larry Shyatt, returning to the program he led to a 19-9 record way back in 1998 before skipping town to take over at Clemson, has rescued the Cowboys from their 20-42 debacle of the previous two seasons and is sitting pretty at 17-4 (Wyoming 15-1 SU and 10-2 ATS versus sub .777 opposition at press time). Defense has been the key as the Pokes have limited opponents to a piddling 53 PPG, thanks in large part to the play of USC transfer Leonard Washington. Meanwhile, the Frogs are flirting with yet another visit to the conference cellar and find themselves off a New Mexico revenger (0-5 SU and 1-4 ATS after the Lobos) with a San Diego State revenger on deck… not a good situation for a squad that’s just 1-5 ATS in lined home games at press time. There’s also a little matter of MWC tourney revenge lurking in the wings here as the Horned Ones sent the Cowboys packing in the opening round of last year’s league tournament. Bottom line is we’re not leaping with a bunch of Frogs that haven’t had a winning season since 2004-05 against a Wyoming squad on the rise. We recommend a 1-unit play on Wyoming.

 
Posted : February 1, 2012 8:16 am
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LA Clippers vs Utah Jazz
Pick: Utah Jazz

Utah has had LA's number and note that the home team is 16-7 ATS in the last 23 meetings. This has been a grueling stretch for the Clippers, facing Utah (108-79 loss), Dallas, at the Lakers, Memphis and at Denver over an 8-game stretch. Utah is 10-3 at home and plays its third straight home game here, after wins over the Kings and Blazers. The Clippers are 5-16 ATS in the last 21 meetings and 3-13 ATS in the last 16 meetings in Utah. Play the Utah Jazz.

 
Posted : February 1, 2012 8:16 am
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Ball State vs Buffalo
Pick: Buffalo

Buffalo has been on-fire, winning and covering 4 straight. The Bulls have a big, strong front line that are giving opponents nightmares. McCrea, Watt, and Robinson are very physical. Throw in Guard, Filzen, and the squad can also beat you with finesse. Jarrod Oldham is directing the attack with poise and unselfish play. Ball State has dropped their L2 and is now 1-7 SU vs. MAC East opponents. Outside of Jarrod Jones, the cards lack explosiveness. The Buffalo "D" will swarm Jones and force the rest of the "under-achievers" to make plays. the Bulls are 4-0-1 ATS their L5 vs. the MAC while the cards are 6-13 ATSC their L19 games played against teams with a winning record. Take Buffalo.

 
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Bobcats vs. Trail Blazers

Portland's Blazers save their best efforts for friendly Rose Garden (where they've won and covered 8 of last 9) while struggling consistently on the road. The Home team is (5-1) ATS in the last (6) meetings while the Trail Blazers are (17-5-2) ATS in their last (24) home games, (9-2) ATS in their last (11) games playing on (1) days rest and (15-5-2) ATS in their last (22) games as a home favorite. The Bobcats are (1-4) ATS in the last (5) meetings in Portland, (3-7) ATS in their last (10) Wednesday games, (0-5) ATS in their last (5) games overall and (2-6) ATS in their last (8) games playing on (0) days rest. Big Game James Patrick's Wednesday NBA Basketball complimentary selection is Portland Trail Blazers.

 
Posted : February 1, 2012 8:19 am
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San Antonio Spurs -5

The San Antonio Spurs are showing solid value as a small home favorite over the Houston Rockets. The Spurs have been dominant at home all season, and they should certainly be laying more than just 5 points here tonight.

San Antonio is 10-1 SU & 7-4 ATS in all home games this year. They are scoring 102.0 points/game while allowing just 89.5 points/game. As you can see, the Spurs are outscoring their opponents by 12.5 points/game on their home floor.

The home team has had a huge edge in this series over the last few years. The home team is 8-1 in the last nine meetings overall. San Antonio is 4-0 in their last 4 home meetings with the Rockets. That includes a 101-95 victory in their first meeting this season.

This play falls into a system that is 23-5 (82.1%) ATS since 1996. It tells us to bet against road teams (HOUSTON) - off a double digit loss as a favorite of 6 points or more, a marginal winning team (51% to 60%) playing a winning team. The Spurs are 19-4 ATS in their last 23 home games after 3 straight games where they made 42% of their shots or worse. Bet San Antonio Wednesday.

 
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Free NCAAB Play for 2/1: Drexel -3.5 (-110, Legends) over Northeastern. The Dragons have now won and covered nine straight games in conference. They're doing it with good defense too, allowing opponents to a stingey 52.4 points/game on just 36.9% from the floor. Away from home they average 63.4 points/game while allowing just 56.7 points/game on 38.8% shooting. So they're worthy of laying a few points on the road in this spot. Sure, they've had a pretty soft schedule this year. But this is pretty much their toughest opponent left on it, and we suspect them to be well prepared for this game. The Huskies are 11-10 on the year, but they are just 6-13 ATS. They are also 5-3 at home, but just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. All good things must come to an end sooner or later. But we dont expect Drexels to end tonight. The Dragons have beaten the Huskies five straight times now by an average margin of 10.4 points/game. They've also won in their last three trips to Northeastern by an average margin of 7.33 points/game. Northeastern is just 6-19-1 ATS in their last 26 home games. While Drexel is a solid 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road favorite of 0.5-6.5. We'll side with the road warriors here tonight, Drexel -3.5. Our Free Picks are now 156-81-1, 12-1 L13. Sign up today at iseewinners.com to receive all of our free plays by email. Thank you and good luck.

 
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ANAHEIM -½ +118 over Dallas

There's 30 games remaining for the Ducks to get into the playoffs and the push is on. After last night's win in Phoenix, Anaheim has now won 10 of 12 games. Both losses over that span were 1-0 scores and one of them was in OT against Calgary and the other was to Dallas in a game they outshot the Stars 27-16. The Ducks could conceivably be on a 12-game winning streak. That loss to Dallas came in the team's final game before the break and now we get to play the Ducks at home with one game in the bank after the break while the Stars have been off for a full week. By contrast, that fortunate win by Dallas was its only victory in its past six. Dallas scored two goals or fewer in all six of those games. They do get Jamie Benn and Brenden Morrow back but chances are those two are going to need a game or two to get their legs going again. The Ducks are rolling big time. They're having fun for the first time all year and can't wait to get back on the ice and get back to work. You can see it in their body language and you can see it in everything else they're doing. This is no longer a frustrated team. This is no longer a frustrated Ducks team but definitely one to fear. Play Anaheim -½ +118 (Risking 2 units).

 
Posted : February 1, 2012 9:41 am
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