Greg Shaker
Syracuse Orangemen at Oklahoma Sooners
Play: Syracuse +1 -110
The most interesting thing about this play is that the Sooners have the advantage in every statistical department. Stats don't win games though and should only be used as a tool to look further into what is actually going on. If it were that easy, we would all be living in Large Houses, on Huge Estates, eating Bon Bons, and have a Pool Girl. Please note that the The Wife would not like The Pool Girl, but she perhaps would get over it. So what is going on? The Orangemen are playing the best basketball of the year and they are playing as well as anyone in this land of ours. The advantage they do have tonight is better bench strength and that is a large key tonight. What is going to happen when these two teams take the court tonight is obvious. We are going to see some BIG ACTION. We are going to see fast paced, crazy action. Both teams like to push the ball, both teams play aggressive defense. In fact, these squads represent the #7 and #8 D efficiency squads in the NCAA and weary legs are going to be a factor in the second half. In addition, Syracuse has simply beaten better teams more often. Memphis, UConn, Marquette, Kansas and West Virginia to name just a few and certainly every Big East Contest has been a challenge this year. Are they "More Tested?" Yep. Are they focused? Yep. Have they been doing more things right over their last 10 played? Yep. Do they have the psychological edge tonight? Yep. This team has covered their last 9 of 10 with only a close cover loss to Louisville while OK has lost to the better squads they have played during the same stretch, Mizzu, Texas, Kansas, and OK State. They have done that in a lessor conference. No Rocket Science Stuff needed here. I will save that for another play. Let's not even talk about the coaching advantage and experience factor for this one. That is a No-Brainer. In all of Oklahoma's losses this year, they had serious Turnover Problems. That is not what you want or need in a game like we have tonight. I think that is what we will see tonight though as these Orange Guys are going to put pressure on the ball.
Yankee Capper
NHL
New Jersey/Chicago Over 5.5
Vancouver/Colorado Under 5.5
NBA
LA Clippers/San Antonio Over 191
LA Lakers -7
NCAA HOOPS
Gonzaga/UNC Over 162.5
Oklahoma -1
SportsKingz
ARIZONA / LOUISVILLE OV 139.5
MICHIGAN ST. -1.5
OKLAHOMA -1
DUNKEL
Oklahoma City at Toronto
The Thunder are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 against the Eastern Conference, while the Raptors are just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 against the West. Oklahoma City is the underdog pick (+6) according to Dunkel, which has Toronto favored by only 4. Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (+6).
Game 851-852: Oklahoma City at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 114.111; Toronto 117.888
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 4; 199
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 6; 202
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (+6); Under
Game 853-854: Milwaukee at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 115.027; Orlando 126.259
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 11; 194
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 12; 198
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+12); Under
Game 855-856: Charlotte at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 117.514; Philadelphia 121.446
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 4; 193
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 6; 189
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+6); Over
Game 857-858: New Orleans at New York
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 117.507; New York 111.883
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 5 1/2; 210
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 4; 207
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-4); Over
Game 859-860: Boston at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 120.292; Atlanta 125.333
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 5; 190 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 861-862: Minnesota at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 112.092; Cleveland 125.624
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 13 1/2; 186
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 14 1/2; 190
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+14 1/2); Under
Game 863-864: LA Lakers at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 124.665; New Jersey 119.803
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 5; 200 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 865-866: Denver at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 120.679; Dallas 122.097
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1 1/2; 234
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 867-868: LA Clippers at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 109.554; San Antonio 123.427
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 14; 186
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 11 1/2; 191
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-11 1/2); Under
Game 869-870: Memphis at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 111.135; Sacramento 114.997
Dunkel Line & Total: Sacramento by 4; 211
Vegas Line & Total: Sacramento by 2; 206
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (-2); Over
NCAAB
Syracuse vs. Oklahoma
The Orange come in 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall and face an Oklahoma team that is just 1-4 ATS in its last 5 against the Big East. Syracuse is the pick (Pick) according to Dunkel, which has the Orange favored by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Syracuse.
Game 871-872: Arizona vs. Louisville
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona 70.021; Louisville 76.199
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 6
Vegas Line: Louisville by 9
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+9)
Game 873-874: Kansas vs. Michigan State
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas 69.819; Michigan State 72.475
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Michigan State
Game 875-876: Gonzaga vs. North Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Gonzaga 70.019; North Carolina 79.193
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 9
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 7
Dunkel Pick: North Carolina (-7)
Game 877-878: Syracuse vs. Oklahoma
Dunkel Ratings: Syracuse 74.460; Oklahoma 72.005
Dunkel Line: Syracuse by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Syracuse
NHL
Toronto at Buffalo
The Maple Leafs are 6-2 in their last 8 road games and face a Buffalo team that is just 1-4 in its last 5 overall. Toronto is the underdog pick (+190) according to Dunkel, which has the Leafs favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+190).
Game 1-2: Tampa Bay at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 10.825; Washington 11.907
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-370); 6
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-370); Over
Game 3-4: NY Islanders at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 10.465; Detroit 12.521
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-400); 6
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-400); Over
Game 5-6: Toronto at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 11.541; Buffalo 11.715
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-230); 6
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+190); Over
Game 7-8: New Jersey at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 11.279; Chicago 11.435
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-130); Under
Game 9-10: Vancouver at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 11.190; Colorado 10.233
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-200); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-200); Under
Game 11-12: Edmonton at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 10.933; Anaheim 12.292
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-165); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-165); Under
Jeff Alexander
1 Unit on Oklahoma City +6.5
Toronto doesn't deserve to be laying this many points to anyone right now. The Raptors have won back-to-back games SU and ATS and that sets them up for disaster tonight as they are 0-8 ATS after successfully covering the spread in 2 or more consecutive games this season, losing by an average score of 94.6 to 105.0. Toronto is also 1-10 ATS after 2 or more consecutive wins this season, losing in these spots by an average score of 93.5 to 102.6. We'll grab the points here.
Rocketman
Arizona vs Louisville
Play:Louisville -9
Arizona has surprised many making it this far in the tournament as many experts, including myself, didn't think they should have even been in the tournament in the first place. It all comes to an end tonight. The 12th seeded Wildcats will meet Top seeded Louisville Cardinals in the Sweet 16. Arizona is 21-13 this year while Louisville is 30-5 on the season. Let's take a look at the all important road records of these two teams. Arizona is only 7-10 SU on the road this year while Louisville is 14-3 SU on the road this season. That is a very important stat in handicapping a neutral court game is how well they play away from home. Louisville defense has been good as they have only allowed 61.7 points per game overall this year and 62.2 points per game on the road this season. Pitino's club should blow this team away tonight. We'll recommend a small play on Louisville tonight!
Wunderdog
Los Angeles Clippers at San Antonio
Pick: San Antonio -11
The LA Clippers have been dreadful on the road. They aren't just losing games, they are getting manhandled. Their last 19 road games have seen them lose by 12 or more in 15 of the 19, or 79% of the time! The Spurs own 14 double-digit home wins of their own, and after a win, the Clippers are 17-35 ATS and just 1-6 ATS as a dog of 11 points or more in their last seven. San Antonio wins and covers here.
EZWINNERS'S FREE SELECTION
Date: Friday, March 27, 2009
Game: Kansas Jayhawks vs. Michigan State Spartans
Sport: NCAA Basketball
Time: 8:35PM CST
(874) Michigan State Spartans (-1.5)
Kansas has been a two man show with Sherron Collins and Cole Aldrich so far in the tournament. The rest of the Jayhawks team has been very inconsistent and nobody other than Collins and Aldrich have reached double figures in their first two tournament wins. MSU will provide a much tougher test than North Dakota State or Dayton. The Spartans have the players win the rebounding battle and to get Aldrich into foul trouble. The Spartans also have the defenders, led by Big Ten defensive player of the year Travis Walton, to force Collins into taking bad shots that he is prone to do. Michigan State defeated Kansas earlier in the year and I expect them to do so again. Lay the points.
2009 Free Selections Record 46-39 (54.1%)
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Free Selection from Totals4U
Friday's free selection: Syracuse/Oklahoma over 152
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Free Selection from Arthur Ralph Sports
233 - 155 run 60 %
FRIDAY Michigan State Thur Xavier TY
WED NJ Nets 12 1/2 ty Tues Penn St + 11 TY
Mon Atl Hawks ty Sun Michigan St. TY
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Undefeated's system tools pick of the day:
Minnesota/Cleveland UNDER 190