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Matt Rivers

150,000 - West Virginia
50,000 - Kansas
50,000 - Georgia Tech

DESTROYTHEBOOK SPORTS

UFC 96 Selections

**Matt Hamill -170
*Pete Sell -150
*Kendall Grove -200
Brandon Vera -495
Keith Jardine +250

Larry Ness

Legend Play

Arizona was a controversial at-large selection last year, getting a bid despite an 8-10 Pac 10 mark and an overall 19-14 mark. With Lute Olson stepping down as the team's head coach before the start of play this season, many thought the Wildcats' run of 23 straight NCAA appearances would end this year. However, the Wildcats ran off seven straight wins from Jan 24 through Feb 14 and at 18-8, Arizona looked like an NCAA 'lock.' That's not the case anymore, as a two-point loss to ASU on Feb 22 began a four-game slide. Arizona enters this game 18-12 overall and just 8-9 in the Pac 10. Tonight's opponent, Stanford, won 28 games last year, making a Sweet 16 appearance. However, the Lopez twins (Brook averaged 19.3-8.3 and Robin 10.2-5.7) were NBA draft picks plus Washington (4.4-4.1) who was a two-year starter and Finger (5.9-4.4) both graduated. Worse yet, head coach Trent Johnson left his "dream" job to "take the money" at LSU. Johnny Dawkins, whose only previous coaching experience had come by sitting next to Coach K at Duke, took over. Dawkins and his team surprised almost everyone by opening 10-0 but that record was the result of a weak schedule and mostly home games. Stanford is just 7-11 since that perfect start, including 6-11 in the pac 10. Goods (15.9) and Johnson (6.9-4.2 APG) are a solid guard duo, while 6-7 swingman Fields (12.7-6.5) has had a nice season. The 6-8 Hill (13.4-6.5) is the team's best inside player with the 6-10 Owens and the 6-11 Paul (4.2) adding depth to the frontcourt. In the backcourt, Green and Brown combine to average just over 10 PPG. The Wildcats pretty much rely on three players, the 6-10 Hill (18.4-11.0), the 6-7 Budinger (17.9-6.5-3.3) and guard Wise (14.6-4.5 APG). The 6-6 Horne (6.7-5.2), freshman guard Fogg (6.3) and sophomore guard Johnson (4.9) are the only other real contributors. Now here's the rub. The Cardinal were on a 2-8 slide when they beat USC at home last Saturday and then just two days ago, shocked No. 21 ASU in Tempe, 74-64. The win was Stanford's FIRST in eight Pac 10 road games this year. This is Arizona's final home game and the Wildcats really need a win. Stanford is the perfect opponent, as the Cardinal beat them in all three meetings last year (including the Pac 10 tourney) but as I mentioned at the top, that team doesn't exist anymore. This year's team was winless on the Pac 10 road until two days ago and the Wildcats catch the Cardinal off that upset of ASU. Also, the extremely talented Budinger is finally playing his final home game for Arizona and few thought he would have stayed around all four years. Expect the Budinger-led Wildcats to "keep the dream alive" (of another NCAA bid) with a convincing win here.

LEGEND on Arizona

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Early College Releases for Saturday, March 7

MINNESOTA -4 over Michigan

WYOMING +4 over New Mexico

KELSO

25 units Oklahoma -10

Marc Lawrence

Central Florida

Charlies

Early Card.

500* UConn @ Pitt Over 140 & Kentucky @ Florida Over 147 2 Team Parlay
30* Minnesota -5
20* Texas A&M +2
20* Marquette -5'
10* UConn +3'
Cincinnati -6 free play

Winning Angle

NCAA
Play Syracuse (+5) over Marquette* (Top NCAA Play)

Syracuse has won and covered the spread in two consecutive games vs. Marquette and they have also covered the spread in 5 of the last 6 games when playing on a Saturday. Syracuse is averaging over 85 points a game over the last five games.

Play Duquesne (+6) over Dayton* (Bonus NCAA Play)

Duquesne has covered the spread in 12 of the last 15 games coming off two or more consecutive home games and they have also covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games after failing to cover the spread in four or five of the last six games. Duquesne is averaging over 82 points a game on the road this season.

Play Texas A&M (+1.5) over Missouri* (Bonus NCAA Play)

Texas A&M has won 5 consecutive games and they have also won and covered two consecutive games vs. Missouri. Texas A&M has covered the spread in 7 of the last 8 games when the line posted is between +3 and -3.

NBA Hoops
Play Golden State (+5.5) over Milwaukee* (NBA Top Play)

Vegas Sports Experts

10* Take Stanford (+5.5) over Arizona (NCAA Power Play)

Stanford
• 10-2 ATS coming off an OVER the total this season
• 2-0 ATS vs. Arizona on the road the last 3 seasons
• 2-0 SU & ATS over the last 2 games

10* Take Cleveland (-9.5) over Miami (NBA Power Play)

Cleveland
• 12-3 ATS when playing as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points
• 18-7 ATS when the total is between 180 and 189.5 points
• 4-1 SU vs. Miami at home the last 3 seasons

Bonus Pays
5* Take Air Force (+22) over BYU (NCAA)
5* Take Texas A&M (+1.5) over Missouri (NCAA)
5* Take Detroit (-290) over Columbus (NHL)

Tom Stryker

5* Utah St
3* C Fla
3* UAB

Reddog

5* SD ST
3* Iowa
3* Over Naryland

MTi Sports

5* Pistons
4* Under Pistons
4* Minn
4* Dallas
4* Over Pacers

Best Sports Picks

ASU -6.5
TX +8.5

Las Vegas Sport Picks

NBA:

2* Bobcats/Knicks over 206
3* Blazers -13

NCAA:

2* Missouri -2
4* WSU/Washington over 126
5* St. Louis -3
7* Manhattan -1
8* Texas/Kansas over 140

Bell's Best

Florida - 5.5
California + 7
Minn - 5
Uconn + 4

gz1 sports

CBB
3* Minnesota -5

Paul Leiner

500* Syracuse +5.5

100* Mia/Cle Over 189.5

50* Missouri -2

25* Cincinnatti -6.5

Dr. Canada

Maple Leafs +120

Florida Panthers -150

Oilers/Leafs over 6

Sharks/Canucks under 5.5

ATS Lock Club Parlay

St Louis (-3) over Lasalle
Dayton (-6) over Duquesne
Parlay St Louis and Dayton

Oklahoma State (+9 1/2) over Oklahoma
Arizona (-5 1/2) over Stanford
Wyoming (+4) over New Mexico

Craig Davis

30 Dime - TEXAS A&M

ATS Sports Club

Rider -5
BYU -22
NC State +8.5
Idaho St. -5

Bo Balfe

Grizzlies +4.5

Georgia +5
Kentucky +5.5

SMTM Sports Picks
4* Tulane +25
2* Cle/Miami Under 190
2* Richmond +6.5
1* Fordham +13
1* Connecticut +4
1* NJ/NYI Over 5

GOLD MEDAL CLUB

Pitt (HUGE)
Xavier (HUGE)
Marquette (Reg)
Oklahoma (REG)

Big Al

10 Dime W.VA

Maddux Sports

Basketball

3 units on Memphis +4.5

3 units on New Mexico -4.5
3 units on East Carolina +10.5
3 units on Auburn -1.5
3 units on San Jose State +13.5

RAS

Rider -5 1 unit
Manhattan -1 1 unit
N. CO +5 1 unit
Auburn -1.5 1 unit

Steve Budin

25 DIME RELEASE California

Eddie Mush

4* NV +1
4* Pitt -3.5
6* Grizzlies +4.5
6* Xavier -6
8* Minnesota -5 (NCAA)
10* Texas +8.5
12* Hawks -3

BobbyClarkeSports

Missouri -2 Wager 770 to win 700
So.Carolina -5.5 Wager 770 to win 700
Manhattan PK Wager 770 to win 700
St. Peters / Rider over 134 Wager 770 to win 700
Oregon St +12 Wager 770 to win 700

Ron Hermez

40* Home Run- Cal Poly S.L.O. -1

ATS Lock Club

8 Pitt -3.5
6 Texas A&M +2
6 Minn -4.5
5 Wash -7.5
5 St. Bonaventure -1
4 Kansas -8

ATS Financial Package

4 Georgia St +12.5
4 Hawaii -1.5
4 Iowa St. -3.5

Raging Bull

NBA:

Dallas Mavericks -13
New York Knicks -3.5
Charlotte Bobcats vs. New York Knicks over 206

NCAA:

Manhattan -1
Mississippi -3
St. Bonaventure -1
Washington St. vs. Washington over 126
Pittsburgh vs. Connecticut over 140

Wayne Root

Chairman- Mississippi St
Millionaire- West Virginia (Big East GOY)
MoneyMaker- Wyoming
No Limit- Washington St
Billionaire- Virginia
Perfect Play- Texas A&M

Doc's

Senior day GOY

6 Unit Play Auburn -2

Stan Lisowski

4.5* Wyoming

Will Cover

4* Cleveland Cavaliers

RAS

Auburn -1.5
N. Colorado +5

Tony Bruno

25 dime Missouri

Karl Garrett

40 DIMER - SYRACUSE
20 DIMER - TEXAS A&M
10 DIMER - LOUISVILLE

Let's face facts, the Golden Eagles are struggling right now, as they lose one of their top players in Dominic James for the season, and now they find themselves back home for their finale off losses to UConn, Louisville, and Pitt!!!

Just a brutal stretch, and the last pair of losses were on the road. Being at home hasn't helped much pointspread-wise, as Marquette is just 5-6-1 against the spread in their lined home games this year.

Syracuse could sure use a "quality" road outing, as the Orangemen have all too often packed the tent on the road too many times this year. The 'Cuse has won and covered 3 straight coming into this game, and they have won both previous series meetings against Marquette both straight up, and against the spread.

With Marquette off 3 very tough conference games, I expect them to be a little gassed in this one, and I expect the Orange to stay inside of the number.

20 DIMER - TEXAS A&M AGGIES

Curious game here, as Missouri is playing this game to improve their stock come Sunday when they announce the Big Dance pairings, while the Aggies at 22-8 could sure use this win to imrprove their at-large resume.

To get the Aggs at the Reed Center at this price is a coup!

A&M has won their last 4, and better still is the fact the Aggies have won 4 in a row against the Tigers, and they have covered 7 in a row against Mizzou.

Missouri has done well for themselves on the road for the most part this year, but that 90-65 clunker they threw in the mix their last time on the highway has the G-Man worried they will pack it in today at College Station.

I am on the Aggies

Westcoast Sports

Early Plays

Syracuse +5.5
Texas A & M +2
California +7

Seabass

300 Iowa St
50 Wyo, Idaho, Cal, Louisville
30 UConn, Fla
20 Columbus under NHL
100 Clev under, GS over NBA

NSA

20* Connecticut +4
10* Marquette -5
10* West Virginia -2.5
10* Maryland -1.5
10* Texas +8.5
10* Miami +9.5

Trace Adams

1500* - Texas A&M
1000* - Kansas State
500* - Oklahoma State

Mizzou is ranked is in the Top 15, and most definitely in the Big Dance. The same cannot be said for sure for Texas A&M, even though the Aggies are 22-8.

Mark Turgeon has his team rolling, as they have won 5 in a row, and have covered in 9 of their last 11 games. The Aggies are also 15-2 straight up at home this season, so I am not too worried if A&M closes as the small favorite in this one.

Missouri is still a little suspect on the road, as evidenced by their 90-65 loss at Kansas 2 games ago. The Tigers did thunp Oklahoma at home their last time out, and I suspect that is the reason they are the slight road favorite as I type this analysis.

Still, prefer to play the Aggies here, as A&M has won the last 4 in this series, and they have covered the last 7 in the rivalry.

Texas A&M comes through.

1500♦ - Texas A&M Aggies

Kansas State faught hard in their loss at Oklahoma State, but wound up on the short-side, and also wound up with their "bubble" in need of some air.

That air will happen today, as the Wildcats roll the Buffaloes in a big way.

This game HAS TO BE A BLOWOUT in favor of K-State, and indeed it will.

Colorado comes into this one losers of 10 in a row, and 14 of 15. The Buffs did take the Wildcats to overtime before bowing by 2 at Boulder on January 24th, and now they are getting almost 20-points. What does that tell you?

Man oh man, I smell BLOWOUT!

The Wildcats are 7-1 straight up the last 8 meetings, and 6-2 against the spread in those 8 meetings with the Buffs, and you can move those numbers to 8-1 straight up, and 7-2 against the spread.

This one is a 26-point romp.

1000♦ - Kansas State Wildcats