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12* on Southern Miss +22.5 against Memphis
10* on Richmond -3 against La Salle
10* on UCLA -11 against Southern Cal
6* on Mississippi State -1 against Alabama
6* on Pittsburgh -4 against Cincinnati
4* on Kentucky +7.5 against Florida
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CASH & PROFIT EXPERTS 1/19 SATURDAY
NBA:
DETROIT/CHICAGO OVER 185.5
CBB:
GEORGIA TECH -4.5
PURDUE -3.5
MTI
5*under 186 NJ
4*Memphis
3*Sacramento
3*San Antonio
Pure Profit
Back Room...Wright State
Diamond...South Alabama
Special Total...Knicks UNDER
Power Play...Miami Florida
High Roller...Arizona State
Money Move...Pittsburgh
Consensus...Mississippi State
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Private Players Club...Missouri
Major Shocker...Cincinnati
Heavy Hitter...Iowa
Double Play...Ohio State
Chip Shot...Chicago Bulls
Vegas Hotline...Seton Hall
Ron Meyer
Chalkboard...Kansas
Coaches Consensus...Iowa
Locker Room...Mississippi State
Live Dog...Idaho
Playbook...Miami Florida
Dallas Sportsmen...Florida
Redzone
Duke
Cinci
TOM SCOTT'S ATLANTIC TEN GAME OF THE YEAR • 33-0!
Xavier at GEORGE WASHINGTON - 8:00 PM EST
Play ON: #635 XAVIER minus the points
The angle is the reason we are here, no doubt about that, but there are other compelling reasons to take this wager to the window. Consider that GW has played three teams with Xavier-like talent (UCLA, Virginia Tech and Alabama) and lost those games by 23, 32 and 36 respectively. The Colonials also lost by 29 to Xavier on this very floor last year. The Musketeers are 24-3 ATS in their last 27 SU road wins off a loss, including 12-1 to the number when coming off a double-digit loss and 18-2 SU as a favorite off a conference loss as a favorite. A Xavier win is expected and that expectation gives birth to this incredible statistic. George Washington has NEVER covered the spread in a conference home loss. Sounds like Athos, Porthos, Aramis and D'Artagnan should be at the top of your play list tonight.
PREDICTION: XAVIER 81 - George Washington 59
Stan Sharp
triple-dime bet Wis.-Green Bay -5.5 vs Wis.-Milwaukee
Analysis: Today Stan has made a BIG BET on Wisc-Green Bay as Stan and his Top College Bettor both agree that Wisc-GB wins this game by 10 or more points. This is the only game Stan is Betting Today. TAKE WISC-GREEN BAY as STAN'S HORIZON LEAGUE BIG BET OF THE YEAR and make them a TRIPLE DIME PLAY
FERRINGO
1-Unit Play. Take #526 Syracuse (-4) over Villanova
The Orange are going to either win this game by eight or ten points or they are going to lose outright. I’m expecting the former. I think it’s an indicator that the unranked team is the solid favorite over the Top 25 team and Nova is 0-5 ATS in its last five conference games. The Wildcats are young and I think they may have some trouble in the Dome today. It can be a daunting place if you’ve never played there before, and if SU can keep Scottie Reynolds under 30 I think they’re in good shape.
4-Unit Play. Take #646 Wisconsin-Green Bay (-5.5) over Wisconsin-Milwaukee
The Phoenix are so much better than UW-M that it’s disgusting. Green Bay is coming out the toughest part of its schedule, with games at Michigan State, at Butler, and at Valpo dotting their slate over the past three weeks. They are now healthy and home, and after a spirited week of practice I think they are going to dominate their rivals. The home team is 10-3 ATS in the last 13 meetings, the Panthers are 1-4 ATS in their last five trips to Green Bay and the Phoenix are 5-2 ATS at home.
3-Unit Play. Take #585 Clemson (+9) over Duke
Way too many points for a Tigers team that should’ve beaten the Blue Devils each of the past two years. Clemson has played with some of the better teams in the nation this year and I don’t think they will be at all intimidated by Cameron Indoor. Again, this is a game I think they can win so we will take all of the value with the points.
3-Unit Play. Take #571 Texas A&M (-1) over Kansas State
Short number on the better team. Yes, the Aggies got caught at Texas Tech earlier this week. But I think they matchup very well with KSU because they can counter their bigs with equally talented big men. The key here is the guard play and I think A&M has a clear advantage.
2.5-Unit Play. Take #642 Missouri (+8) over Kansas
The Jayhawks always, always, always struggle at Missouri. I circled this game at the start of the season as one of only three or four that the Jayhawks actually have a chance to lose. They have been playing out of their heads lately and while I do think they are one of the best five teams in the nation I also think they’re susceptible to a close test by a talented Tigers squad. Kansas is 2-5-1 ATS at Missouri and the underdog is 8-3-2 ATS in the last 13 meetings.
2-Unit Play. Take #588 Nebraska (-2.5) over Baylor
The Huskers are due for a decent shooting performance and I think they get it tonight against a steady Baylor squad. Nebraska shot down Oregon earlier in the season, so they are capable, and they are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings in Lincoln. The home team is 6-1 ATS in this series and the favorite has won and covered seven straight. Baylor hasn’t been on the road in a month and I think they start slowly tonight.
2-Unit Play. Take #599 Central Florida (-3) over East Carolina
The Knights have a huge size advantage here and have already been able to dispatch quality C-USA teams like Southern Miss and Tulsa. East Carolina is 8-23-2 ATS in conference play and 5-11-1 ATS at home, while UCF is 4-1 ATS in this series and 7-3 ATS on the road. I think Central Florida continues their solid play and get another W.
2-Unit Play. Take #633 Illinois State (+5) over Drake
The Redbirds were my pick to win the conference this year and I’m sticking with them in their biggest game to date. Drake is fantastic at home, but they are still without Josh Young, their leading scorer. The Redbirds have won at Wichita State and at Creighton so they understand winning on the road. I think they have a great shot to win this game outright so we will take the points.
2-Unit Play. Take #615 Valparaiso (+2) over Cleveland State
It’s not stubbornness – the number suggest that CSU is not going to continue playing at the level they have been. They are set up in a letdown spot after the Butler game and they are now matched up with a Valpo team that has been solid on the road and is a team that CSU is not familiar with. The Crusaders are on an 8-3-1 ATS run and are 5-1-1 ATS on the road.
2-Unit Play. Take #637 George Mason (-3.5) over James Madison
James Madison is going to be without two starters, including star forward Juwann James, today when these two solid CAA clubs matchup. James may suit up, but he has a sprained knee and won’t be anywhere near 100 percent. Mason has been awful on the road but I still have a lot of confidence in this team. I think they put up a strong showing and hold off the upstart, undermanned, Dukes.
1-Unit Play. Take #659 Southern Mississippi (+22) over Memphis
1-Unit Play. Take #623 St. Joseph’s (-13.5) over Penn
1-Unit Play. Take #661 Louisiana Tech (+20.5) over New Mexico State
JEFFERSONSPORTS
NHL
Montreal-155
NCAA Hoops
Iowa St.-2
Creighton-12
Mississippi-5
NBA
Toronto-2
Sacramento+3.5
RAS Totals:
638 Jimmy Mad UNDER 144'... 1/2
680 Portland UNDER 135'... 1/2
717 Sac St. OVER 145... 1
PicksPals
Cincy
Oklahoma
Northeastern
Chris Jordan
500 Georgia
100 Butler
100 Mavs
100 Nuggets
Etan Law
2 unit San Diego
1 unit Nebraska
1 unit Cinci
1.5 unit Clemson
The Killer Move's
10* Wichita State/Southern Illinois UNDER
10* Loyola Maryland
10* Air Force
VEGAS SPORTS PICS
Villanova Wildcats + 4 over (at) Syracuse Orange
Syracuse (13-5) is 2-5 last seven games vs. ranked opponents. No.25 Villanova's (12-3) record includes a 64-63 home win over No.13 Pittsburgh on 01/06. Wildcats are 3-1 last four meetings.
Mississippi State Bulldogs + 1 over (at) Alabama
Alabama (11-7) is 1-3 last 4 games. MSU (12-5) enters on a 6 game win streak which includes a 61-39 win at LSU. Teams split 2 meetings last season each winning at home, MSU 91-67, Bama 80-79.
Clemson Tigers + 9 over (at) Duke Blue Devils
No.7 Duke (14-1) is 2-6 ATS last eight home vs. above .500 road teams. No.24 Clemson's (14-3) record includes a 90-88 OT home loss to No.1 North Carolina on 01/06. The Tigers, who are 5-1 away from home, lost at Duke 68-66 last season.
Missouri Tigers + 7 over Kansas Jayhawks
No.3 Kansas (17-0) leads the Big 12 averaging 83.8 ppg. Missouri (11-6) is 10-0 at home, averaging 85.5 ppg, including a 97-84 win over then No.13 Texas on 01/10. Tigers are 2-3 last five meetings including an 80-77 loss at KU last season.
Karl Garrett
40 DIMER - XAVIER MUSKETEERS....10 DIMER - FLORIDA GATORS
40 DIMER - XAVIER MUSKETEERS
I can only see one result to this Xavier-George Washington meeting, and that is a blowout of epic proportions for the Musketeers who come to DC off a stunning 19 point setback earlier this week in the City of Brotherly Love against Temple.
Xavier should be itching to get busy tonight, and the Colonials are the prefect fodder, as G-Dub is off a loss to lowly Fordham that dropped their mark to 5-7 for the season.
The last time these teams played was last February, and Xavier pounded Georgie, 87-58 as the 1-point road favorite. I can see a similar final this evening, as there is really nothing the Colonials can do to prevent this game from turning ugly.
The Musketeers stand at 8-2 straight up the last 10 meetings, and 5-1 against the spread the last 6 meetings.
Look for more of the same-old, same-old, as the Muskies ring up a blowout win for the G-Man
10 DIMER - FLORIDA GATORS
This was supposed to be a rebuilding year for the 2-time defending national champion Gators, but hats-off to Billy D, as he has Florida at 15-3 for the year, and their pressing defense figures to force the Wildcats into another turnover-plagued effort.
Kentucky did get a rare road dog cover at Miss State their last time out, but the 'Cats are just 2-5 overall as an away dog their last 7 tries. UK is also winless the last 4 times they have faced the Gators, covering just once along the way. Sure a lot has changed for both schools since those most recent meetings, but what hasn't changed is the fact Florida is still deadly at the O-Dome where they are off to a 14-1 start, and a 4-2 spread start.
It may take a season or two before Billy Gillispie gets the results he is looking for, until then the G-Man has no problem fading the Wildcats.
20 DIMER - OKLAHOMA SOONERS....10 DIMERS - VANDY COMMODORES, & OLE MISS REBELS
20 DIMER - OKLAHOMA SOONERS
Texas Tech sure looked good in whipping Texas A&M the other night, but on the road against an Oklahoma team that is licking their wounds after consecutive losses - one by a deuce to Kansas State, the other by 30 at Kansas - the G-Man says to lay it with the Sooners.
Too much size for the smallish Red Raiders to contend with in this spot, and the last time T.Tech paid the visit to Norman, they lost by 14 points. As a matter of fact, OU has taken 3 of the last 4 conference showdowns, covering in 2 of the 3 as the favorite.
Jeff Capel's team is 9-2 at home, and they have covered in 5 of 8 home lined games, while Bob Knight's crew has been a poor traveler, sporting a 2-6 straight up mark, and a 2-3 spread mark.
Lay it!
10 DIMER - VANDERBILT COMMODORES
I like Vandy to bounce back after their 20-point setback at Tennessee earlier this week. The Commies are back home for this conference showdown, and they do sport a perfect 12-0 straight up mark in that funky gym they play in.
John Brady's Tigers are mired in a long losing streak, and their 1-7 road mark this year (2-5 against the spread) leaves a lot to be desired. Overall, the Bayou Bengals are just 2-9 against the spread for the year, so as you can see the points just ain't helping this outfit!
Vanderbilt is in the revenge mode as well, as LSU's last visit to Memphis was a 77-66 upset win back in '06. With losses to Kentucky, and Tennessee their last 2 times out, expect the 'Dores to blow the doors off the Tigers today.
10 DIMER - OLE MISS REBELS
Sticking in the SEC will go with the Rebels who are now at 15-1 after their hard-faught win over Florida this week, over the thin Auburn Tigers.
Auburn is playing their 4th conference game in the last 10 days, and the fact remains the Tigers have just 6 scholarship players to contend with a Rebels team that beat them by 23 points last year with a team that is no where near as good as this year's edition.
The Rebs have won 4 of 5 on the road this year, and they have covered in 3 of those 5. Chalk up another "W" for the ascending Rebels over a Tigers team that has 1 win in their last 4 games.
Marco D'Angelo
WAS -4.5 vs ATL
Analysis: Washington bounces back with a Big Win tonight at home as they catch Atlanta off of monster Wins over Utah & Miami. This is Atlanta's last game before Christmas I expect them to start their Christmas Vacation early. Take WASHINGTON as MARCO'S NBA BLOWOUT GAME OF THE WEEK and make them a DOUBLE DIME PLAY
Dominic David
1* Clemson
1* Cal
2* Pistons
3* Kansas
John Ryan
7* graded play on the Philadelphia Flyers – Supporting this graded play is a system that has gone 27-3 for 90% and has made 22.8 units since 2002. Play against home dogs against the money line after 2 or more consecutive unders and is a poor scoring team scoring = 91.5% of shots against over the last 3 seasons; 6-14 against the money line (-9.4 Units) against poor defensive teams allowing >=29 shots on goal and allowing converting >=17% pp this season; 16-34 against the money line (-20.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons; 2-12 against the money line (-11.5 Units) after 2 straight games where 4 or fewer total goals were scored over the last 2 seasons.. Philadelphia is in several strong roles for this game as noted. Philadelphia is 5-0 against the money line (+6.7 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive overs this season; 5-0 against the money line (+6.7 Units) in road games after playing 2 straight games where 7 or more total goals were scored this season. Take the Flyers as your 7* Monster Game of the Month
Atslocks.com
15 unit- Creighton -12
10 unit- Western Michigan -11
10 unit- Purdue-4
8 unit- Kent State +2
8 unit- Valparaiso +2
5 unit- Wright St +1.5