Free Picks: Service Plays for Wednesday February 13

DUNKEL INDEX

NCAAB

Charlotte at Butler
The 49ers look to build on their 3-0-1 ATS record in their last 4 games against teams with a winning record. Charlotte is the pick (+12) according to Dunkel, which has the Bulldogs favored by only 10. Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+12)

Game 725-726: Wake Forest at Boston College (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wake Forest 58.610; Boston College 62.379
Dunkel Line: Boston College by 4
Vegas Line: Boston College by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wake Forest (+5 1/2)

Game 727-728: Dayton at Rhode Island (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dayton 61.733; Rhode Island 55.735
Dunkel Line: Dayton by 6
Vegas Line: Dayton by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dayton (-3 1/2)

Game 729-730: LaSalle at St. Bonaventure (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LaSalle 63.742; St. Bonaventure 62.755
Dunkel Line: LaSalle by 1
Vegas Line: LaSalle by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Bonaventure (+3 1/2)

Game 731-732: Richmond at St. Joseph's (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Richmond 61.091; St. Joseph's 62.088
Dunkel Line: St. Joseph's by 1
Vegas Line: St. Joseph's by 4
Dunkel Pick: Richmond (+4)

Game 733-734: Hofstra at Georgia State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Hofstra 44.076; Georgia State 60.735
Dunkel Line: Georgia State by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: Georgia State by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia State (-10 1/2)

Game 735-736: Nebraska at Indiana (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nebraska 57.107; Indiana 82.877
Dunkel Line: Indiana by 26; 140
Vegas Line: Indiana by 23; 134
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-23); Over

Game 737-738: Miami (FL) at Florida State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (FL) 70.991; Florida State 67.211
Dunkel Line: Miami (FL) by 4; 123
Vegas Line: Miami (FL) by 6 1/2; 126 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida State (+6 1/2); Under

Game 739-740: UAB at East Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UAB 57.225; East Carolina 59.724
Dunkel Line: East Carolina by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: East Carolina by 4
Dunkel Pick: UAB (+4)

Game 741-742: Charlotte at Butler (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 56.524; Butler 66.546
Dunkel Line: Butler by 10
Vegas Line: Butler by 12
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+12)

Game 743-744: DePaul at Notre Dame (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: DePaul 53.312; Notre Dame 68.781
Dunkel Line: Notre Dame by 15 1/2
Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Notre Dame (-11 1/2)

Game 745-746: Delaware at Northeastern (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Delaware 52.921; Northeastern 59.845
Dunkel Line: Northeastern by 7
Vegas Line: Northeastern by 4
Dunkel Pick: Northeastern (-4)

Game 747-748: NC-Wilmington at William & Mary (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NC-Wilmington 48.322; William & Mary 52.336
Dunkel Line: William & Mary by 4
Vegas Line: William & Mary by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NC-Wilmington (+6 1/2)

Game 749-750: Oklahoma State at Texas Tech (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma State 67.952; Texas Tech 57.843
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma State by 10; 138; 131
Vegas Line: Oklahoma State by 12 1/2; 135 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State (-12 1/2); Under

Game 751-752: Syracuse at Connecticut (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Syracuse 70.542; Connecticut70.083
Dunkel Line: Even; 138
Vegas Line: Syracuse by 4 1/2; 134 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (+4 1/2); Over

Game 753-754: Fordham at Xavier (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Fordham 49.503; Xavier 63.967
Dunkel Line: Xavier by 14 1/2; 131
Vegas Line: Xavier by 16; 135 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Fordham (+16); Under

Game 755-756: Rice at Marshall (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Rice 45.526; Marshall 55.213
Dunkel Line: Marshall by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Marshall by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Rice (+12 1/2)

Game 757-758: Mississippi at Texas A&M (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi 66.830; Texas A&M 63.245
Dunkel Line: Mississippi by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Mississippi by 1
Dunkel Pick: Mississippi (-1)

Game 759-760: Western Michigan at Bowling Green (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 58.825; Bowling Green 55.525
Dunkel Line: Western Michigan by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Bowling Green by 1
Dunkel Pick: Western Michigan (+1)

Game 761-762: Ohio at Central Michigan (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio 61.362; Central Michigan 47.849
Dunkel Line: Ohio by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: Ohio by 10
Dunkel Pick: Ohio (-10)

Game 763-764: Toledo at Buffalo (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toledo 51.758; Buffalo 57.160
Dunkel Line: Buffalo by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Buffalo by 4
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-4)

Game 765-766: Akron at Eastern Michigan (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Akron 63.724; Eastern Michigan 53.474
Dunkel Line: Akron by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Akron by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Akron (-8 1/2)

Game 767-768: Miami (OH) at Kent State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (OH) 47.112; Kent State 57.714
Dunkel Line: Kent State by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Kent State by 8
Dunkel Pick: Kent State (-8)

Game 769-770: Ball State at Northern Illinois (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ball State 49.250; Northern Illinois 49.616
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Northern Illinois by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ball State (+1 1/2)

Game 771-772: Creighton at Northern Iowa (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Creighton 64.443; Northern Iowa 67.471
Dunkel Line: Northern Iowa by 3
Vegas Line: Creighton by 2
Dunkel Pick: Northern Iowa (+2)

Game 773-774: Evansville at Southern Illinois (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Evansville 57.282; Southern Illinois 55.225
Dunkel Line: Evansville by 2
Vegas Line: Southern Illinois by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Evansville (+1 1/2)

Game 775-776: Drake at Wichita State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Drake 53.863; Wichita State 70.435
Dunkel Line: Wichita State by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: Wichita State by 14 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wichita State (-14 1/2)

Game 777-778: Tennessee at Vanderbilt (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 58.986; Vanderbilt 65.785
Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 7
Vegas Line: Vanderbilt by 1
Dunkel Pick: Vanderbilt (-1)

Game 779-780: Bradley at Illinois State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Bradley 53.305; Illinois State 66.919
Dunkel Line: Illinois State by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: Illinois State by 12
Dunkel Pick: Illinois State (-12)

Game 781-782: Arizona State at Utah (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona State 60.874; Utah 60.692
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Arizona State by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+1 1/2)

Game 783-784: UTEP at Houston (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UTEP 57.113; Houston 55.615
Dunkel Line: UTEP by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: UTEP by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+3 1/2)

Game 785-786: Missouri at Mississippi State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Missouri 64.333; Mississippi State 54.688
Dunkel Line: Missouri by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Missouri by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Mississippi State (+12 1/2)

Game 787-788: Tulane at Southern Mississippi (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tulane 55.709; Southern Mississippi 68.084
Dunkel Line: Southern Mississippi by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Southern Mississippi by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Southern Mississippi (-10 1/2)

Game 789-790: Central Florida at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Central Florida 58.504; Memphis 72.590
Dunkel Line: Memphis by 14; 142
Vegas Line: Memphis by 12; 137 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-12); Over

Game 791-792: Iowa State at Texas (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa State 67.421; Texas 63.575
Dunkel Line: Iowa State by 4
Vegas Line: Iowa State by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Iowa State (-1 1/2)

Game 793-794: Providence at South Florida (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Providence 60.602; South Florida 62.274
Dunkel Line: South Florida by 1 1/2; 115
Vegas Line: Pick; 119 1/2
Dunkel Pick: South Florida; Under

Game 795-796: West Virginia at Baylor (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: West Virginia 61.439; Baylor 71.805
Dunkel Line: Baylor by 10 1/2; 139
Vegas Line: Baylor by 8 1/2; 134
Dunkel Pick: Baylor (-8 1/2); Over

Game 797-798: Purdue at Illinois (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Purdue 60.473; Illinois 66.853
Dunkel Line: Illinois by 6 1/2; 140
Vegas Line: Illinois by 8 1/2; 134
Dunkel Pick: Purdue (+8 1/2); Over

Game 799-800: North Carolina at Duke (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: North Carolina 66.634; Duke 75.809
Dunkel Line: Duke by 9; 147
Vegas Line: Duke by 11; 153
Dunkel Pick: North Carolina (+11); Under

Game 801-802: Nevada at Wyoming (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nevada 56.234; Wyoming 64.421
Dunkel Line: Wyoming by 8
Vegas Line: Wyoming by 6
Dunkel Pick: Wyoming (-6)

Game 803-804: Arkansas at Auburn (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas 62.379; Auburn 62.786
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Arkansas by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Auburn (+1 1/2)

Game 805-806: UNLV at Air Force (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UNLV 62.822; Air Force 67.444
Dunkel Line: Air Force by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: UNLV by 3
Dunkel Pick: Air Force (+3)

Game 807-808: New Mexico at Fresno State (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico 66.367; Fresno State 58.228
Dunkel Line: New Mexico by 8
Vegas Line: New Mexico by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Mexico (-6 1/2)

Game 809-810: San Diego State at Colorado State (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego State 67.363; Colorado State 69.555
Dunkel Line: Colorado State by 2; 126
Vegas Line: Colorado State by 4 1/2; 130
Dunkel Pick: San Diego State (+4 1/2); Under

Game 811-812: Oregon State at Washington State (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oregon State 58.613; Washington State 58.695
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Washington State by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oregon State (+3 1/2)

Game 813-814: UC-Riverside at UC-Irvine (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Riverside 45.183; UC-Irvine 55.176
Dunkel Line: UC-Irvine by 10
Vegas Line: UC-Irvine by 12
Dunkel Pick: UC-Riverside (+12)

Game 815-816: CS-Fullerton at Long Beach State (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: CS-Fullerton 50.370; Long Beach State 54.041
Dunkel Line: Long Beach State by 3 1/2; 155
Vegas Line: Long Beach State by 6; 159
Dunkel Pick: CS-Fullerton (+6); Under

Game 817-818: Oregon at Washington (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oregon 63.253; Washington 62.091
Dunkel Line: Oregon by 1; 134
Vegas Line: Washington by 2; 138
Dunkel Pick: Oregon (+2); Under

Jimmy Boyd

Eastern Michigan +9

Akron is an excellent team as evidenced by their 15 straight wins, but they are starting to be over-valued by odds makers as this team has lost two straight against the spread now. The public will still refuse to go against a team that has won this many games in a row, but you actually want to play against favorites who have won nine or more straight games in February games. This situation is 103-60 (63.2%) ATS the last five seasons. When a team takes to the road as a favorite having won six or more in a row during the month of February, fading those teams would have gone 106-58 (64.6%) ATS the last five years.

Last year Eastern Michigan lost by 30 at Akron and you can bet this team didn't forget that embarrassment. Eastern Michigan is actually an under-rated team. They are 4-5 against common opponents, but outscoring their foes by 2 ppg. They shoot at a decent clip, win on the glass and don't lose the turnover battle. This is a live home dog here tonight.

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Charlotte Bobcats at Indiana PacersFREE SERVICE PLAYS VISIT THESPREAD.COM
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When the Pacers host the Bobcats in the finale for both teams before the All-Star break Indiana will take the court off an embarrassing 5-point loss as 9-point point home chalk to Brooklyn on Monday night. That sets the table for tonight's contest as Indiana is 19-5 SU and 16-7-1 ATS at home off an immediate home loss when hosting a foe off a SU underdog win. With Charlotte off an upset win over Boston and just 5-15-1 ATS in games against opponents off a loss this season, look for the Pacers to improve to 9-2 ATS at home on Wednesdays here tonight. We recommend a 1-unit play on Indiana.

Rob Vinciletti

Toledo +4

Toledo opened up as a 4 point dog in this one and their on quite the roll right now winning 5 straight and getting over the .500 mark at 11-10. They have covered 7 of 10 lined road game this season and have won 7 of 9 vs losing teams. In games after scoring 60 or less points they are 4-1 ats and 3-1 after allowing 60 or less. They emerged with a 60-52 home win last out despite shooting a paltry 34% from the field. Tonight they will travel in to face a Buffalo team that is laying points, despite being 0-9 straight up vs teams over .500. Buffalo is also 1-8 to the spread after scoring 60 or less points and 1-5 after allowing 60 or less points. In the series they have lost 6 of the last 7 here to the spread vs Toledo and will likely do so again. Take Toledo tonight.

Jim Feist

Sacramento Kings at Dallas Mavericks
Pick: Dallas Mavericks

A tough spot for Sacramento, a team that plays little defense and is in the second of a back to back spot, playing at Memphis last night. The Kings are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games playing on no days rest and on a 5-13-1 ATS overall. Dallas is rested and playing better, on a 13-3 ATS run and 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games playing on one days rest. When these teams meet the home team is 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings, and the Kings are 4-17-1 ATS in the last 22 meetings in Dallas. Play the Mavericks!

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Depaul at Notre DameFREE SERVICE PLAYS VISIT THESPREAD.COM
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Second meeting between DePaul and Notre Dame, and don't be shocked if this is just as tense as the initial one. The Fighting Irish needed OT to get past the Blue Demons the first time around, and it's hard to envision Notre Dame being razor sharp for the rematch. This is the first outing for ND since last weekend's epic marathon with Louisville, and the fact the Irish are facing a Big East bottom feeder they already defeated isn't going to fire them up. The game is bigger to DePaul and it's not like Notre Dame is a margin entry this season. I don't think the Blue Demons are good enough to warrant an outright upset call, but taking doubles here is something I cannot pass up. A bit of an adjustment in the number off the true power ratings, but not enough to sway me from DePaul plus the points.

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Philadelphia at MilwaukeeFREE SERVICE PLAYS VISIT THESPREAD.COM
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Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Milwaukee. Under is 4-1 in Bucks last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.

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Ottawa is coming off a game vs. Buffalo just last night. The last time the Sens played Pittsburgh, they lost 2-1 in front of the home town crowd on January 27th.
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Note that Ottawa has seen the total go "under" the number in four of its last five road games where the total is 5.5.
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Pittsburgh is 8-5, and is coming off back to back 3-1 losses, including vs. New Jersey on the 10th.
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Note that Pittsburgh has seen the total go "under" the number in three of four after a loss by 2 goals or more in its previous game.
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I don't think there's any need to overanalyze this pick. The Sens come into this game with "heavy legs", and these two Eastern conference foes once again battle to a lower-scoring affair!

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Atlanta vs. OrlandoFREE SERVICE PLAYS VISIT THESPREAD.COM
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The Hawks will be looking to build some momentum tonight after a 105-101 win in Dallas on Monday night. "Any time you go on the road and get a win, it's always big," Hawks' coach Larry Drew said yesterday. "We've had our ups and downs, as most teams do. But we have not fragmented when that has happened." One player to keep your eyes on is Atlanta's Josh Smith, who had 26 points, 13 boards and six assists vs. the Mavs. "I'm just trying to focus on getting better as an individual on the court," Smith said last night. "As long as I'm with the Atlanta Hawks, I can only focus on how to make this team better," (Atlanta is 3-1 ATS as a road fav of 3.5 to 6 points). Orlando's 110-104 win over Portland on Sunday ended a 12-game slide. JJ Redick had 22 points (Orlando though is just 8-17 ATS at home this year). Atlanta has taken the first two meetings of the year between these clubs, limiting the lowly Magic to an average of just 76 points in those contests. I fully expect a similar outcome this evening, and recommend laying the short points.

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The Huskies have lost six of their last seven games, but four of those came on the road. Two of those losses were in tight games against top 25 teams, losing to Arizona 57-53 at home, as well as losing to the Ducks in Oregon by a score of 81-76.
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Washington will host Oregon on Wednesday night, looking to bounce back from a pair of road losses to UCLA and USC. Despite their recent struggles, this is a game the Huskies will expect to win at home. they have won 11 of the last 12 meetings with the Ducks in Washington.
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When these teams faced each other in Oregon earlier this season, the Ducks shot 57.8% from the field, but committed 24 turnovers, while allowing the Huskies to shoot 51.9 %, and only came away with a win by a narrow five point margin. The change of venue should yield a different result, especially when you consider Oregon has shot just 39% while losing three of it's last four.
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When the Huskies lost at home to Arizona earlier this year, it was their first loss in their last five games against top 25 teams at home. That game was a close one, with the Huskies coming up just a little short. I expect the Huskies to earn another home victory over a ranked opponent on Wednesday.

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La Salle vs. St. BonaventureFREE SERVICE PLAYS VISIT THESPREAD.COM
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If La Salle is serious about earning Big Dance at-large consideration, this sort of test at Olean is one the Explorers must win. After recent wins at VCU and George Washington, no reason John Giannini’s crew can’t do the same at Bona, which had lost four straight at home prior to its recent win over league doormat Duquesne. The Bonnies have missed the scoring threat on blocks that graduated F Andrew Nicholson (now with the Orlando Magic) provided consistently over the past few years. Meanwhile, the midseason addition of go-go Virginia Tech transfer G Tyrone Garland (12.4 ppg) as a sparkplug off the bench has lent an even sharper edge to the backcourt-fueled La Salle attack still featuring the electric pairing of Ramon Galloway (17.1 ppg) & Tyreek Duren (14.2 ppg).

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Iowa State vs. TexasFOR FREE SERVICE PLAYS VISIT THESPREAD.COM
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It has been a horribly disappointing season for Texas as it is 10-13 overall including 2-8 in the Big XII. It has been a series of firsts and not in a good way. This year was the first time that the Longhorns opened the conference season with five straight losses since doing it in back-to-back seasons in the Southwest Conference in 1975 and 1976. Texas had won its Big XII opener for 12 consecutive seasons but has not done so in each of the last two years. A trip to the NCAA Tournament is all but dead. The Longhorns have gone to the Big Dance each of the last 14 years and now the only chance of getting there this year is winning the Big XII Tournament. Now it has to play for pride and that will be on the line tonight. Iowa St. is coming off a loss at Kansas St., dropping it to 16-7 overall and 6-4 in the conference but its tournament hopes are very much alive. The Cyclones have struggled on the road however as they are just 2-6 with the only wins coming against TCU and UM-Kansas City. The Longhorns catch at least one break tonight. The good news is that starting point guard Myck Kabongo returns from a 23-game NCAA suspension. Texas head coach Rick Barnes has already promised that Kabongo will start instead of freshman Javan Felix, who has struggled to lead the team in Kabongo's absence. This is a big revenge game for the Longhorns as they went to Ames and were blasted by 20 points last month and this is where pride comes into play. Texas is still respectable 9-3 at home and it is 6-1 ATS in its last seven games following a loss. Meanwhile, Iowa St. is 2-6-1 ATS in its last nine games against teams with a losing record.

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Last night, I released a 10* on the Toronto Raptors, who handed the Denver Nuggets a second straight loss after a nine-game win streak. Though I still have tremendous respect for the Nuggets, there can be no doubt that that they are not the same team on the road as they are at home. This is a free play on the Brooklyn Nets.
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Brooklyn is coming off an impressive win at Indiana on Monday, beating the Pacers in overtime, 89-84 despite not having point guard Deron Williams. It appears as if they will be without their floor leader again here, but the bigger story is that it looks like Denver will again be without two of its key players, Danilo Gallinari and Andre Iguodala, who missed last night's game in Toronto. JaVale McGee also left that game in the second half and reserve Wilson Chandler didn't play either. It is currently unclear if any of the four will play Wednesday.
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While 22-3 SU at home this season, the Nuggets are just 11-17 SU away from the Pepsi Center and giving up 102.9 PPG. Look for the Nets to take care of business in the final game for both teams before the All-Star Break.

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The Raptors have won 3 in a row with 2 of those wins coming against the Pacers and Nuggets. Unfortunately, this will be their second game in as many nights and third in four days, and I don't believe they'll have enough left in the tank here. The Knicks are coming off an ugly 14-point loss at home to the Clippers so they should be hungry. Plus, they have had 2 days of rest so they should also be the much fresher team. New York is 10-2 ATS when matched up against poor teams with a winning percentage of .250 to .400 this season. It has defeated these teams by an average of 11.2 points. Also, the Knicks are on an 8-0 ATS run in home games played in the second half of the schedule versus teams that have a losing record. They have won these contests by an average of 21.7 points. Lay the number.