FRIDAY PREMIUM SERVICE PLAYS

The mornings seem to be getting slower and slower. Plays don't seem to start coming out until after lunch now.

The mornings seem to be getting slower and slower. Plays don't seem to start coming out until after lunch now.

Friday's aren't a big day for College hoops and with so many games in the NBA with no overnight lines it makes the pickings small for Friday's I have noticed.

Very True. A big thanks for all you do Blade. We really appreciate the picks you post.

Vernon Croy

NBA Smash

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Play: Portland -6

20 Units, Take Portland ATS, Portland is the superior team here tonight and both Brandon Roy and Steve Blake struggled last game which was a 15 loss on the road to the Spurs so I look for them to bring their "A" Game tonight. Minnesota has allowed over 100 points per game in their last 9 and they are just 1-8 during that stretch. The Timberwolves have struggled with the loss of their leading scorer and rebounder Al Jefferson. It will not get any easier for Minnesota tonight against a good Portland team that almost beat the same Houston team on the road (in their second last game) that the Cavaliers just got blown out by last night. Minnesota is 0-6 ATS in their last 6 home games against a team that has a losing record on the road and they are just 8-19 ATS in their last 27 home games. Take Portland who is 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games against the Timberwolves as my NBA Smash for Friday Night.

Ivy League Smash

Brown vs. Princeton
Play: Brown +6

20 Units, Take Brown ATS, Princeton is only averaging 58.6 ppg this season with their leading scorer Doug Davis averaging 12.2 ppg while Brown is averaging 61.7 ppg with their leading scorer Matt Mullery averaging 16 ppg. The Bears are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games after a double digit home loss and the Bears just dominated Princeton at home winning by 18 points back on February.14. Brown is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a road dog of +0.5 to +6.5 points and Princeton has failed to cover in 5 straight conference games. Princeton is just 6-18 ATS in their last 24 games off a loss against a conference rival and they are just 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games revenging a road loss against an opponent. Grab the points with Brown as my Ivy League Smash for Friday night.

Brandon Lang

15 Dime Lakers

5 Dime St Peter's

Billy Coleman

5* Lakers
4* Bobcats
4* Columbia/Harvard Over
3* 76's
3* Yale

Accu Picks

5* Suns GOM
4* Magic
3* Bucks
3* Loyola of Chicago

Scott Rickenbach

2* Top Play

Philadelphia 76ers +2.5 over NEW YORK KNICKS

As long-time followers know we are quite fond of fading history when those historical facts just don’t make sense in comparison with the current situational factors. That is precisely the case here. Part of the reason we’re able to get the Sixers plus the points here is because there is going to be some “buy in” into the fact that Philadelphia hasn’t swept the season series with New York in 23 years! The Sixers have won the first three games of this season’s series and tonight’s game in the Big Apple will wrap up the season series. Many people buy into this figuring that if it hasn’t happened in 23 years it’s not likely to happen tonight. However, it is quite likely to happen! The Knicks defense continues to be a sieve and the 76’ers have averaged 113 points per game against New York this season. Also, Philadelphia has a ton of confidence when facing New York. This is not only because of this season’s success as the Sixers have actually taken 12 of their last 14 meetings with the Knicks. New York has allowed 12 of their last 13 opponents to score 104 points or more and that spells trouble against a Sixers team that knows how to defend and is giving up an average of 12 points less per game than the Knicks are this season! After a tough four-game losing streak, including some tight beats, the Sixers offense was able to get rolling against the Wizards on Wednesday and they should enjoy more of the same tonight at New York! Andre Igoudala had a big game at Washington and the Knicks don’t have the personnel to stop the Sixers from attacking the rim and dominating the paint. While the Sixers don’t exactly have a Dwight Howard (who else does?!?!) it is noteworthy that Orlando’s big man toyed with the Knicks in the big Magic win at New York on Wednesday. Don’t be fooled by the final score either as, overall, the game was not nearly as close as the final margin might lead you to believe. The Sixers have a very strong frontcourt and this will play a key role in tonight’s game as the Knicks continue to struggle in the paint. However, don’t forget about the backcourt either! That’s because the Sixers Andre Miller has had tremendous success against New York this season and the Knicks will struggle (again!) with the patience and cohesiveness of this Sixers team. New York just doesn’t have the defense to match-up with the Sixers intensity here. The problem for the Knicks is that Philadelphia also comes in with a lot of motivation for tonight’s game. The Sixers are still burned up about the loss to the Nets in New Jersey on Monday because it came on a half-court buzzer beater. Looking to strengthen their playoff positioning, the 76’ers will once again take advantage of a foe against whom they have some key match-up edges. Play Philadelphia plus the points as a Top Play selection.

IndianCowboy

Cornell Big Red @ Dartmouth Big Green
4 unit(s) : Over 134 (POD)

Congrats to us for cashing Rider - barely, but cashing Rider nevertheless on the road at Loyola MD. That brings us to 3-1 on the week with a 5* bank as we look to go 4-1 on the week in college ball with a rare total. Note, I am releasing this total at 3:15am in the morning, so please get the best line possible as I'm certain that it will likely go up. The last time these two teams met, the game went into Double OT as Cornell ended up winning 79-76 in exciting fashion. What was striking in that game was the fact that Dartmouth came into that game as a 20 point underdog only to nearly win outright. I love the over here as Dartmouth is once again nearly a double-digit dog. In fact, the line opened up offshore at -11 for Cornell and then got bought down to -9.5 indicating money coming in on Dartmouth. But, then again, that is a bit expected as Dartmouth does have revenge, this is a home game for them and Cornell comes off a monster win against Brown which was a bounce-back from their SU loss to Yale. Yes, the last time these two teams met, in regulation the score was 61-61 before it went into OT. But, I think these two teams kind of gauged each other out from that contest and will get into the swing of things when it comes to scoring early here. Consider that plus the fact that I would love to normally take Dartmouth here but I would not be surprised if Cornell, the league stalwart decides to make a statement and tries to really ante up the score on Dartmouth. In that same token, I think Dartmouth can be an outright dog and potentially win outright. It's one of those odd games that can go both ways as the line that took a hit from +11 to +9.5 could simply be because that 50% of the public is on either side of the game. So, it's not one of those things like the Rockets line taking a hit at the last second despite 75% on the Cavs. In short, I can see Dartmouth being competitive and sending this game over. I can also see Cornell making a statement and sending this game over. I don't think it's all that impossible to think that either of these teams can put up 70. Both of these teams are more familiar with each other and will get into their offensive set quicker. Plus, Dartmouth did not shoot well from 3 point land in their last game going 4 for 14 and I expect much better shooting from there and shot a poor 16 for 26 from the charity stripe. Cornell is a big and physical team that is a top 100 team in the nation and shoots around 75% from the line and nearly 40% from behind the arc. I will take the over here as I expect a total that might finish up in the mid 140's when all is said and done. Dartmouth is traditionally an under team, but a team that can put up 66 at Princeton and 69 at Penn, I think can equal that effort or put up even 70 at home against a Cornell team that will want to score early and often.

John Ryan

Money Line: +255 Los Angeles Kings

Ai Simulator 5* graded play on the LA Kings as they travel to face Detroit slated to start at 7:35 EST. Supporting this graded play is a strong system that has posted a 23-18 mark making 15 units since 2003. Play against home teams against the money line with a poor starting goalie saving 17.5% of their chances in the 2nd half of the year this season. Take the Kings

Money Line: +240 Tampa Bay Lightning

Ai Simulator 5* graded play on Tampa Bay as they travel to face Vancouver slated to start at 10:05 EST. This line was just posted near the lunch hour here in the east and I am unable to provide the supporting cast of angles and systems for this play. I want to get the play our given that both plays are significant dogs and that you should certainy consider an optional parlay wager too. Remember that when I release these NHL DOG plays, the supporting cast of systems and angles only serve to reinforce the play. The reason we are making the play is dominated by the AiS grading.

Las Vegas Sport Picks

NBA:

2* Clippers/Kings over 212
3* Bobcats/Warriors over 206
5* Suns -3

NCAA:

2* Penn -2.5

NHL:

1* Red Wings -1.5 +110

Mr. East is seldom posted. Has he requested that his plays are not posted on your sight?

Dr. Canada

Kings/Wings over 6

Penguins/Blackhawks over 6

Flames -160

Mr. East is seldom posted. Has he requested that his plays are not posted on your sight?

I see a comp play from him once in awhile but I have seen him posted vary rarely and if I saw them they would get posted.