WINNERS EDGE
Atlanta Hawks +9.5 , 2 units
Boston Celtics -6 , 2 units
NJ Nets + 13.5 , 1 unit
DOC'S
4 Unit Play.Take San Diego +7 over Gonzaga
A rare occurrence could happen on Monday, as the Toreros try and send three teams to the tournament from the WCC from the first time in their existence. San Diego is no slouch and finished the conference season 11-3 with no bad losses and did defeat St. Mary’s twice. They also played Gonzaga tough losing by a combined 14 points in their two games and will take this one to the wire as well. This would be big money for the conference if they can get three teams in the tournament and that will give the Toreros the extra little edge, especially when playing on their home court.
4 Unit Play.Take Siena -2 ½ over Rider
The MAAC Championship is on the line tonight with the two best teams in the conference fighting it out for the one bid into the big dance. Both teams split this season with each squad winning in hostile territory, but the big three of Ubiles, Franklin, and Hasbrouck will propel the Saints to a victory, especially since the game is being played in Albany. Rider has struggled to put away too bad teams and this time their luck will run out and we pick up 4 big units in the process.
4 Unit Play.Take Elon +17 over Davidson
The Southern Championship takes place in Charleston, South Carolina when the Wildcats look to remain undefeated and punch their tournament ticket to the big dance. The Phoenix will not get blown out of this game, as they have played them tough in both games this season. They lost to Davidson by just two points at home and ten points on the road and they are getting way too many points on Monday. The score will be kept in the sixties giving us the cash, as the Phoenix loss straight-up but easily cover the pointspread.
STRIKE POINT SPORTS
3-Unit Play. Take Rider +2.5 over Siena
With a trip to the Big Dance on the line, this MAAC title game goes to Rider. These two split their regular season meetings, each winning on the other's home court. The difference, however, is that Rider scored a 14-point win at Siena, while the Saints only came away with a three-point victory on the Broncs' court. And the real advantage in this match-up is Rider's Jason Thompson. One of the country's best unknown combo scorers and rebounders, Thompson dropped 32 and 18 in his team's semi-final win on Sunday. He'll be too much for Siena, and Rider will clinch a bid to the NCAA Tournament.
FERRINGO
2-Unit Play. Take 'Under' 148 Rider vs. Siena
1-Unit Play. Take Rider (+2.5) over Siena
I think the total is a bit high for two teams playing in their third game in three nights. This is also a championship game and both teams are going to be less inclined to take chances and force bad shots. I think that Rider's advantage underneath with the Thompson boys is enough to propel them to the victory here. If the rebounding margin is more than seven going our way then it should be an outright winner. Siena has been playing well, but they are also playing on borrowed time after last night's fortunate Loyola choke.
1.5-Unit Play. TEASER: Take George Mason (-3.5) over William & Mary AND Take Gonzaga (-1.5) over San Diego
In the history of the CAA Tournament no team has ever won four consecutive games to win the championship. Mason came close last year, but even they didn't cover in the title game. I think William & Mary is emotionally spent, and the veteran Patriots will roll back to the NCAA Tournament tonight.
I think that San Diego's playing on its home court is the best and worst thing that could have happened to them. How much sleep do you think the Torreros got last night after upsetting St. Mary's and getting themselves one game away from an automatic berth? I'm sure the campus is buzzing, but that just puts more letdown pressure on an S.D. team that has to be exhausted after its grueling road to the title game. Look for a strong game out of Jeremy Pargo and a big first half out of the Zags.
1-Unit Play. First Half: Take Gonzaga (-4) over San Diego
Frank Rosenthal
NBA Hoops
502 Magic-9.5
Over 209
507 Clippers+3
Under 191
510 Mavs-13.5
512 Spurs-6.5
513 Nets Under194
College Hoops
516 George Mason-8
Over 115
522 Sd+7
Under 128
525 Elon+17.5
GAMBLERS WORLD
Game: William & Mary Tribe vs. George Mason Patriots
Prediction: George Mason Patriots
Current Line: -8.5 Over/Under: 115.5 Reason: The William & Mary Tribe and the George Mason Patriots will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Richmond Coliseum. Oddsmakers currently have the Patriots listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Tribe, while the game's total is sitting at 115½. Team records: William & Mary: 17-15 SU, 14-11-1 ATS George Mason: 22-10 SU, 12-15-2 ATS William & Mary most recently: When playing on Monday are 3-7 After playing Virginia Commonwealth are 5-5 After a win are 7-3 George Mason most recently: When playing on Monday are 8-2 After playing UNC Wilmington are 8-2 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of William & Mary's last 5 games William & Mary is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing George Mason William & Mary is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing George Mason George Mason is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing William & Mary The total has gone UNDER in 5 of George Mason's last 6 games George Mason is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games George Mason is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing William & Mary
Michael Cannon
15 Dime –
CELTICS
Take the Celtics as the road chalk tonight over the 76ers.
Philadelphia has been blown out in the two previous meetings by a combined 37 points.
This is also their third game in four days, and second in two days. Philadelphia doesn’t have the horses to hang with the Celtics, so it wouldn’t surprise me to see Boston jump out to a commanding lead and coast in this one.
Kevin Garnett is recovered from his abdominal strain and Ray Allen continues to deliver from the perimeter.
Take Boston as they grab the win and cover over Philly tonight.
5 Dime –
WILLIAM & MARY
Take the points with William & Mary tonight in the Colonial Athletic Conference championship.
The Tribe may have struggled a bit offensively in winning its last two games, but their defense has been superb, allowing just 57 ppg.
If they can keep that up tonight it will allow them to stay close until they start hitting some of their own shots.
This was a team picked to finish 11th or 12th in the conference, and now they are playing for an automatic bid to the NCAA’s. It’s hard to think that motivation won’t carry them tonight, so the points are the play here.
George Mason senior center Will Thomas is a defensive liability which will only help William & Mary’s chances to stay close tonight. Thomas has also been slumping a bit offensively, averaging 11.3 points and 8.3 rebounds in his final three games. Those numbers are down from 16.0 ppg and 10.4 rebounds per game during the regular season.
Take the points as William & Mary keeps it within the number.
Brandon Lang
10 Dime - Davidson
Armvin Sports
NHL
Vancouver -149
Joel Tyson
Portland at CLEVELAND -6
The Cleveland Cavaliers welcome in the Portland Trail Blazers tonight as the Cavs hope to put an end to the Cavaliers 2 games win streak they have on their current road trip.
Cleveland has won four of five and have been successful as of late ATS when meeting Portland. The Cavs in the last eight meetings have beaten the number six times, and see themselves sitting in the role of favorite tonight. This is important, as the favorite is 9-3 ATS over the last 12 meetings.
Cleveland defeated the Trail Blazers at Portland earlier in the year, something that has been somewhat tough to do, as the Blazers are tough at home.
I feel the Cavaliers will notch another win here tonight over this Blazer team and pick up the cover in doing so.
3* CLEVELAND
Chris Jordan
Portland at CLEVELAND -6
Cleveland catches a Portland team that will play its third road game in four nights; and though the Blazers won and covered their first two on this road trip, they were against Milwaukee (where they eked out a 103-101 win on Friday) and the Knicks, who took Portland to overtime on Saturday.
Tonight its hands are full with the raging Cavaliers, who whooped up on Indiana two nights ago, winning for the 20th time in 30 home games. The home team is 4-1 SU and ATS in this intra-conference clash, and the lone setback was the lone meeting this year, at Portland, where Cleveland squeaked out a one-point win, 84-83, on Jan. 30. We’re laying a value price in this one, and we’ll cover with a double-digit win
2* CAVALIERS
Sports GamblingHotline
Boston at PHILADELPHIA +6S
Sunday winner on Kentucky makes it 3 straight comp play winners, and a long term free play run of 114-94-4!
Take the 76ers plus the points tonight as they play host to the Boston Celtics.
Both teams have been lining their backers pockets of late, as Boston comes in having won 8 in a row, while covering 3 straight, and 5 of those 8. Philly has won and covered their last 4, and are on a 12-3 straight up run their last 15.
Overall, the Sixers are on a 10-1 spread run at home, and a 14-3-1 spread run their last 18 games.
The Celtics have already handled the Sixers twice this season by double digits, but Philly wasn't playing nearly as well as they are right now, and it should be noted that the underdog in the series is 6-2-1 the last 9 times these teams have played.
We are going to grab the points, and look for Philly to keep this one respectable.
Play on the 76ers.
1* PHILADELPHIA
Karl Garrett
Denver at SAN ANTONIO -7)
G-Man gave you a Sunday free winner on Ohio State over Michigan State. Now 57-45-2 with my comp plays.
Gonna go with San Antonio minus the points back at home over Denver, as the Spurs are fresh off their Sunday collapse at Phoenix and will be looking to avenge their 109-96 Friday night loss at Denver.
That win by the Nuggets makes it two straight in the series - both wins coming at the Pepsi Center. Unfortunately for the Nuggets, they have not been able to break through in San Antonio recently, as the Spurs (playoffs included) have won 3 straight, and 4 of the last 6 both straight up, and against the spread.
The favorite has won and covered all 3 in this year's series, and is on a 23-8 spread run the last 31 times these teams have played each other.
The Nuggets have dropped their last pair of games both straight up, and against the spread on the road their last 2 times out. With the Spurs looking for revenge, and faced with a rare 2-game losing streak, the G-Man is going to lay the home lumber with San Antonio tonight.
2* SAN ANTONIO
Bobby Maxwel
Denver at SAN ANTONIO -6'
Hit our FREE play Sunday on the college hardwood when Virginia blew out Maryland. Today we're on the pro court for a complimentary selection on the Spurs as they host Denver.
San Antonio has lost two straight after an 11-game winning streak, but a good remedy to get back on the winning path is having the Nuggets come to town.
The Spurs are 15-3 SU (9-8-1 ATS) and they've gone 26-5 SU in front of the home fans. And while they might have lost Friday against the Nuggets and Sunday in Phoenix, the Spurs will get the job done in this one.
Denver is terrible on the road. The Nuggets have lost four of their last five on the highway SU and ATS and got steamrolled in Utah Saturday 132-105 as six-point underdogs. This team is competitive at home but just lousy when it takes to the highway.
The favorite is 23-7-1 ATS in the last 31 meetings between these two and in the lone meeting between these two in San Antonio this season the Spurs got a 102-91 win as six-point favorites. It should come easy for the Spurs in this one as the Nuggets don't put up much resistance on the highway.
3* SAN ANTONIO
John Ryan
ORLANDO MAGIC -10
Ai Simulator 3* graded play on the Orlando Magic - AiS shows a 72% probability that Orlando will win this game by 10 or more points. AiS shows an 85% probability that Orlando will score 105+ points inn this game. Note that Atlanta is just 1-10 ATS in road games when they allow 105 or more points in a game this season. Atlanta is a losing team, but they do shoot above average from the foul line and get to the foul line an above average amount too. Atlanta ranks 6th in the NBA with 27.5 foul attempts per game and also ranks 7th in foul shot shooting percentage at 77.5%. note that Orlando is 20-11 ATS when playing against a team with a losing record this season; 18-8 ATS versus good free throw shooting teams that are making >=76% of their attempts this season; 14-6 ATS versus good foul drawing teams that are attempting >=27 free throws/game this season. Take the Magic.
Ross Benjamin
SAN ANTONIO -8
Any home favorite playing with no rest, is off an away favorite SU loss in which they failed to cover by 12.0 or less, has won 45 games or more out of their last 82 at home, lost to their current opponent in their last meeting this season, and their current opponent is off an away underdog ATS loss in which they allowed 100 points or more is 8-0 SU and ATS since 1990. The favorite has won those 8 games by an average of 15.5 points per game. Play on San Antonio minus the points as my free selection of the night.
John Ryan NHL
3* NY Rangers
JEFFERSONSPORTS
NBA
PORTLAND+6
Rocketman Sports
Denver @ San Antonio
Play On: 1* San Antonio -7
Denver is 1-5 ATS this year on the road when the total is between 200 and 204 1/2. San Antonio is 38-20 ATS last 3 years against Northwest Division opponents. Denver is allowing 105.1 points per game overall this year and a whopping 109.3 points per game on the road this season. San Antonio is allowing only 88.3 points per game at home this year. Nuggets are 17-35-1 ATS in their last 53 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5. Nuggets are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 vs. NBA Southwest. Nuggets are 7-16 ATS in their last 23 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Nuggets are 8-22-1 ATS in their last 31 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5. Nuggets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog. Nuggets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog. Nuggets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 Monday games. Nuggets are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games. Nuggets are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Nuggets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Spurs are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5. Spurs are 35-16-1 ATS in their last 52 vs. NBA Northwest. Home team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings. Favorite is 23-8 ATS in the last 31 meetings. Nuggets are 3-7 ATS in the last 10 meetings in San Antonio. Nuggets are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings. We'll recommend a small play on San Antonio tonight!