Brian Hansen
Houston Rockets at Chicago Bulls
Prediction: Chicago Bulls
Houston (37-21) has won a season-high six straight games despite playing its entire six-game homestand without McGrady, who will miss the rest of the season following microfracture surgery on his left knee; look for the absence of its superstar to catchup with it this evening! In fact it's interesting to note that Houston is a horrible 1-4 ATS off an upset win as an underdog while Chicago is an awesome 6-1 ATS its last 7 when playing against a team with a winning record; play on CHICAGO!
Mike Anthony
Washington Wizards vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Play: Milwaukee Bucks -7
Washington is coming off a rare double digit win last night only their 5th in their last 20 games. Milwaukee has had their share of injuries, but still playing great ball at home behind Villuuva and Jefferson. I am backing the Bucks at home on Saturday night!
Sean Higgs
NC Wilmington vs. Hofstra
Play: NC Wilmington +12
Seahawks have been money vs Hofstra going 5-2 ATS last 7 in the series. Also, the road team is on a 4-1 ATS run with the underdog going 5-0 ATS in the same span.
DUNKEL
Texas at Oklahoma State
The Longhorns are just 4-9 ATS in conference play and face an OSU team that is 8-3 ATS as a favorite. The Cowboys are the pick (-1) according to Dunkel, which has Oklahoma State favored by 4 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State (-1).
Game 515-516: Michigan State at Illinois
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Game 517-518: Georgia Tech at North Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Tech 58.221; North Carolina 83.772
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 25 1/2
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 24
Dunkel Pick: North Carolina (-24)
Game 519-520: Georgetown at Villanova
Dunkel Ratings: Georgetown 66.245; Villanova 73.279
Dunkel Line: Villanova by 7
Vegas Line: Villanova by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Villanova (-5 1/2)
Game 521-522: St. John's at DePaul
Dunkel Ratings: St. John's 57.878; DePaul 55.473
Dunkel Line: St. John's by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: St. John's
Game 523-524: Southern Mississippi at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Mississippi 54.657; Memphis 80.823
Dunkel Line: Memphis by 26
Vegas Line: Memphis by 23
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-23)
Game 525-526: Iowa State at Texas A&M
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa State 58.141; Texas A&M 71.219
Dunkel Line: Texas A&M by 13
Vegas Line: Texas A&M by 10
Dunkel Pick: Texas A&M (-10)
Game 527-528: Notre Dame at Connecticut
Dunkel Ratings: Notre Dame 69.899; Connecticut 79.458
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Connecticut by 12
Dunkel Pick: Notre Dame (+12)
Game 529-530: Fordham at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: Fordham 40.272; Charlotte 63.223
Dunkel Line: Charlotte by 23
Vegas Line: Charlotte by 20
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (-20)
Game 531-532: Evansville at Northern Iowa
Dunkel Ratings: Evansville 56.847; Northern Iowa 66.439
Dunkel Line: Northern Iowa by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Northern Iowa by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Northern Iowa (-6 1/2)
Game 533-534: Iowa at Northwestern
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa 60.343; Northwestern 66.392
Dunkel Line: Northwestern by 6
Vegas Line: Northwestern by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Iowa (+6 1/2)
Game 535-536: Cleveland State at Butler
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland State 60.184; Butler 67.712
Dunkel Line: Butler by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Butler by 7
Dunkel Pick: Butler (-7)
Game 537-538: Clemson at Florida State
Dunkel Ratings: Clemson 69.444; Florida State 71.913
Dunkel Line: Florida State by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Clemson by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida State (+1 1/2)
Game 539-540: Wake Forest at Virginia
Dunkel Ratings: Wake Forest 70.190; Virginia 65.682
Dunkel Line: Wake Forest by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Wake Forest by 7
Dunkel Pick: Virginia (+7)
Game 541-542: James Madison at Delaware
Dunkel Ratings: James Madison 54.594; Delaware 54.735
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Delaware by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: James Madison (+2 1/2)
Game 543-544: Wichita State at Southern Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Wichita State 57.634; Southern Illinois 58.742
Dunkel Line: Southern Illinois by 1
Vegas Line: Southern Illinois by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wichita State (+3 1/2)
Game 545-546: Missouri State at Indiana State
Dunkel Ratings: Missouri State 55.444 Indiana State 60.329
Dunkel Line: Indiana State by 5
Vegas Line: Indiana State by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana State (-3 1/2)
Game 547-548: Ball State at Northern Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Ball State 50.623; Northern Illinois 53.243
Dunkel Line: Northern Illinois by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Northern Illinois by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Northern Illinois (-1 1/2)
Game 549-550: UTEP at Tulane
Dunkel Ratings: UTEP 63.603; Tulane 57.071
Dunkel Line: UTEP by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: UTEP by 3
Dunkel Pick: UTEP (-3)
Game 551-552: USC at Stanford
Dunkel Ratings: USC 66.244; Stanford 69.474
Dunkel Line: Stanford by 3
Vegas Line: Stanford by 2
Dunkel Pick: Stanford (-2)
Game 553-554: Oklahoma at Texas Tech
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Game 555-556: Duke at Virginia Tech
Dunkel Ratings: Duke 70.127; Virginia Tech 69.176
Dunkel Line: Duke by 1
Vegas Line: Duke by 5
Dunkel Pick: Virginia Tech (+5)
Game 557-558: Ohio State at Purdue
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio State 66.537; Purdue 74.945
Dunkel Line: Purdue by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Purdue by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (+9 1/2)
Game 559-560: NC Wilmington at Hofstra
Dunkel Ratings: NC Wilmington 43.515; Hofstra 54.571
Dunkel Line: Hofstra by 11
Vegas Line: Hofstra by 12
Dunkel Pick: NC Wilmington (+12)
Game 561-562: Temple at Dayton
Dunkel Ratings: Temple 64.180; Dayton 64.736
Dunkel Line: Dayton by 1
Vegas Line: Dayton by 3
Dunkel Pick: Temple (+3)
Game 563-564: WI-Milwaukee at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: WI-Milwaukee 54.775; Detroit 54.284
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: WI-Milwaukee by 2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+2)
Game 565-566: Houston at Rice
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 62.864; Rice 57.722
Dunkel Line: Houston by 5
Vegas Line: Houston by 9
Dunkel Pick: Rice (+9)
Game 567-568: LSU at Kentucky
Dunkel Ratings: LSU 69.226; Kentucky 71.873
Dunkel Line: Kentucky by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Kentucky by 4
Dunkel Pick: LSU (+4)
Game 569-570: Georgia State at VA Commonwealth
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia State 45.722; VA Commonwealth 63.258
Dunkel Line: VA Commonwealth by 17 1/2
Vegas Line: VA Commonwealth by 14
Dunkel Pick: VA Commonwealth (-14)
Game 571-572: Colorado at Baylor
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 53.147; Baylor 64.305
Dunkel Line: Baylor by 11
Vegas Line: Baylor by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+13 1/2)
Game 573-574: Alabama at Mississippi
Dunkel Ratings: Alabama 61.886; Mississippi 66.018
Dunkel Line: Mississippi by 4
Vegas Line: Mississippi by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Alabama (+5 1/2)
Game 575-576: Utah at BYU
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 66.720; BYU 73.671
Dunkel Line: BYU by 7
Vegas Line: BYU by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: BYU (-5 1/2)
Game 577-578: San Francisco at Pepperdine
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco 48.650; Pepperdine 47.500
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco
Game 579-580: Yale at Princeton
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Game 581-582: Indiana at Penn State
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 52.869; Penn State 68.942
Dunkel Line: Penn State by 16
Vegas Line: Penn State by 15
Dunkel Pick: Penn State (-15)
Game 583-584: Wyoming at Air Force
Dunkel Ratings: Wyoming 54.733; Air Force 53.055
Dunkel Line: Wyoming by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Wyoming
Game 585-586: Portland at Santa Clara
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 56.345; Santa Clara 59.341
Dunkel Line: Santa Clara by 3
Vegas Line: Santa Clara by 4
Dunkel Pick: Portland (+4)
Game 587-588: Texas at Oklahoma State
Dunkel Ratings: Texas 66.047; Oklahoma State 70.725
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma State by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Oklahoma State by 1
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State (-1)
Game 589-590: Old Dominion at Northeastern
Dunkel Ratings: Old Dominion 56.514; Northeastern 59.800
Dunkel Line: Northeastern by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Northeastern by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Old Dominion (+4 1/2)
Game 591-592: Auburn at Mississippi State
Dunkel Ratings: Auburn 64.950; Mississippi State 68.708
Dunkel Line: Mississippi State by 4
Vegas Line: Mississippi State by 5
Dunkel Pick: Auburn (+5)
Game 593-594: Long Beach State at CS-Northridge
Dunkel Ratings: Long Beach State 51.517; CS-Northridge 61.669
Dunkel Line: CS-Northridge by 10
Vegas Line: CS-Northridge by 5
Dunkel Pick: CS-Northridge (-5)
Game 595-596: Arizona at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona 68.606; Washington 75.238
Dunkel Line: Washington by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Washington by 8
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+8)
Game 597-598: Drexel at William & Mary
Dunkel Ratings: Drexel 56.921; William & Mary 53.264
Dunkel Line: Drexel by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Drexel by 1
Dunkel Pick: Drexel (-1)
Game 599-600: WI-Green Bay at Wright State
Dunkel Ratings: WI-Green Bay 61.420; Wright State 64.443
Dunkel Line: Wright State by 3
Vegas Line: Wright State by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wright State (-2 1/2)
Game 601-602: George Washington at Richmond
Dunkel Ratings: George Washington 49.868; Richmond 63.796
Dunkel Line: Richmond by 14
Vegas Line: Richmond by 7
Dunkel Pick: Richmond (-7)
Game 603-604: Eastern Michigan at Central Michigan
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Michigan 46.183; Central Michigan 53.554
Dunkel Line: Central Michigan by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Central Michigan by 9
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Michigan (+9)
Game 605-606: Western Michigan at Toledo
Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 51.310; Toledo 46.842
Dunkel Line: Western Michigan by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Western Michigan by 1
Dunkel Pick: Western Michigan (-1)
Game 607-608: Central Florida at Marshall
Dunkel Ratings: Central Florida 57.448; Marshall 58.417
Dunkel Line: Marshall by 1
Vegas Line: Marshall by 4
Dunkel Pick: Central Florida (+4)
Game 609-610: UAB at East Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: UAB 66.774; East Carolina 54.946
Dunkel Line: UAB by 12
Vegas Line: UAB by 9
Dunkel Pick: UAB (-9)
Game 611-612: Brown at Pennsylvania
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Game 613-614: Columbia at Dartmouth
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Game 615-616: Cornell at Harvard
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Game 617-618: Gonzaga at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: Gonzaga 67.398; San Diego 56.975
Dunkel Line: Gonzaga by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Gonzaga by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Gonzaga (-9 1/2)
Game 619-620: Florida Atlantic at Florida International
Dunkel Ratings: Florida Atlantic 45.807; Florida International 49.953
Dunkel Line: Florida International by 4
Vegas Line: Florida International by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida Atlantic (+4 1/2)
Game 621-622: Western Kentucky at Middle Tennessee State
Dunkel Ratings: Western Kentucky 55.251; Middle Tennessee State 55.365
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Middle Tennessee State by 2
Dunkel Pick: Western Kentucky (+2)
Game 623-624: Nebraska at Kansas State
Dunkel Ratings: Nebraska 64.816; Kansas State 71.448
Dunkel Line: Kansas State by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Kansas State by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nebraska (+8 1/2)
Game 625-626: St. Mary's (CA) at Loyola Marymount
Dunkel Ratings: St. Mary's (CA) 60.044; Loyola Marymount 46.235
Dunkel Line: St. Mary's (CA) by 14
Vegas Line: St. Mary's (CA) by 17 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Loyola Marymount (+17 1/2)
Game 627-628: Tulsa at SMU
Dunkel Ratings: Tulsa 64.795; SMU 55.616
Dunkel Line: Tulsa by 9
Vegas Line: Tulsa by 7
Dunkel Pick: Tulsa (-7)
Game 629-630: Illinois State at Creighton
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois State 59.891; Creighton 69.415
Dunkel Line: Creighton by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Creighton by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Creighton (-7 1/2)
Game 631-632: UL-Lafayette at Arkansas Little Rock
Dunkel Ratings: UL-Lafayette 48.828; Arkansas Little Rock 58.818
Dunkel Line: Arkansas Little Rock by 10
Vegas Line: Arkansas Little Rock by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas Little Rock (-8 1/2)
Game 633-634: Drake at Bradley
Dunkel Ratings: Drake 56.062; Bradley 61.586
Dunkel Line: Bradley by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Bradley by 6
Dunkel Pick: Drake (+6)
Game 635-636: Youngstown State at Valparaiso
Dunkel Ratings: Youngstown State 54.868; Valparaiso 58.239
Dunkel Line: Valparaiso by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Valparaiso by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Youngstown State (+5 1/2)
Game 637-638: Towson at George Mason
Dunkel Ratings: Towson 44.153; George Mason 62.655
Dunkel Line: George Mason by 18 1/2
Vegas Line: George Mason by 14 1/2
Dunkel Pick: George Mason (-14 1/2)
Game 639-640: Arkansas State at UL-Monroe
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas State 47.893; UL-Monroe 48.068
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: UL-Monroe by 2
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas State (+2)
Game 641-642: Pittsburgh at Seton Hall
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 74.142; Seton Hall 67.993
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 6
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 10
Dunkel Pick: Seton Hall (+10)
Game 643-644: San Diego State at TCU
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego State 65.619; TCU 58.780
Dunkel Line: San Diego State by 7
Vegas Line: San Diego State by 4
Dunkel Pick: San Diego State (-4)
Game 645-646: South Alabama at Troy
Dunkel Ratings: South Alabama 52.723; Troy 58.956
Dunkel Line: Troy by 6
Vegas Line: Troy by 4
Dunkel Pick: Troy (-4)
Game 647-648: Boise State at Louisiana Tech
Dunkel Ratings: Boise State 53.253; Louisiana Tech 61.440
Dunkel Line: Louisiana Tech by 8
Vegas Line: Louisiana Tech by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Louisiana Tech (-3 1/2)
Game 649-650: UCLA at California
Dunkel Ratings: UCLA 73.119; California 72.775
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: UCLA by 3
Dunkel Pick: California (+3)
Game 651-652: New Mexico at Colorado State
Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico 66.195; Colorado State 55.711
Dunkel Line: New Mexico by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: New Mexico by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Mexico (-8 1/2)
Game 653-654: South Carolina at Vanderbilt
Dunkel Ratings: South Carolina 64.138; Vanderbilt 69.368
Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 5
Vegas Line: Vanderbilt by 1
Dunkel Pick: Vanderbilt (-1)
Game 655-656: Idaho at Fresno State
Dunkel Ratings: Idaho 52.603; Fresno State 54.148
Dunkel Line: Fresno State by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Fresno State by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Idaho (+2 1/2)
Game 657-658: Hawaii at San Jose State
Dunkel Ratings: Hawaii 52.331; San Jose State 56.434
Dunkel Line: San Jose State by 4
Vegas Line: San Jose State by 7
Dunkel Pick: Hawaii (+7)
Game 659-660: UC Davis at UC-Santa Barbara
Dunkel Ratings: UC Davis 48.199; UC-Santa Barbara 56.582
Dunkel Line: UC-Santa Barbara 8 1/2
Vegas Line: UC-Santa Barbara by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UC-Santa Barbara (-5 1/2)
Game 661-662: Pacific at Cal Poly
Dunkel Ratings: Pacific 54.736; Cal Poly 51.370
Dunkel Line: Pacific by 3
Vegas Line: Pacific by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cal Poly (+5 1/2)
Game 663-664: Utah State at Nevada
Dunkel Ratings: Utah State 60.757; Nevada 59.354
Dunkel Line: Utah State by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Utah State
Game 665-666: Arizona State at Washington State
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona State 71.832; Washington State 68.057
Dunkel Line: Arizona State by 4
Vegas Line: Arizona State by 1
Dunkel Pick: Arizona State (-1)
Game 667-668: UC-Riverside at UC-Irvine
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Riverside 51.655; UC-Irvine 58.179
Dunkel Line: UC-Irvine by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: UC-Irvine by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UC-Irvine (-3 1/2)
Game 669-670: Elon at NC Greensboro
Dunkel Ratings: Elon 44.601; NC Greensboro 45.138
Dunkel Line: NC Greensboro by 1
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: NC Greensboro
Game 671-672: Georgia Southern at Davidson
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Southern 42.011; Davidson 61.023
Dunkel Line: Davidson by 19
Vegas Line: Davidson by 22 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia Southern (+22 1/2)
Game 673-674: Samford at Appalachian State
Dunkel Ratings: Samford 47.879; Appalachian State 52.401
Dunkel Line: Appalachian State by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Appalachian State by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Samford (+6 1/2)
Game 675-676: Furman at College of Charleston
Dunkel Ratings: Furman 43.783; College of Charleston 57.364
Dunkel Line: College of Charleston by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: College of Charleston by 15 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Furman (+15 1/2)
Game 677-678: Tennessee Tech at Jacksonville State
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee Tech 45.149; Jacksonville State 52.068
Dunkel Line: Jacksonville State by 7
Vegas Line: Jacksonville State by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Jacksonville State (-4 1/2)
Game 679-680: Morehead State at TN-Martin
Dunkel Ratings: Morehead State 52.796; TN-Martin 61.859
Dunkel Line: TN-Martin by 9
Vegas Line: TN-Martin by 7
Dunkel Pick: TN-Martin (-7)
Game 681-682: Wofford at The Citadel
Dunkel Ratings: Wofford 50.232; The Citadel 55.358
Dunkel Line: The Citadel by 5
Vegas Line: The Citadel by 6
Dunkel Pick: Wofford (+6)
Game 683-684: TN-Chattanooga at Western Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: TN-Chattanooga 49.466; Western Carolina 51.573
Dunkel Line: Western Carolina by 2
Vegas Line: Western Carolina by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: TN-Chattanooga (+3 1/2)
Game 685-686: Eastern Kentucky at Murray State
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Kentucky 55.524; Murray State 58.395
Dunkel Line: Murray State by 3
Vegas Line: Murray State by 7
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Kentucky (+7)
Game 687-688: SE Missouri State at Austin Peay
Dunkel Ratings: SE Missouri State 35.273; Austin Peay 53.453
Dunkel Line: Austin Peay by 18
Vegas Line: Austin Peay by 19
Dunkel Pick: SE Missouri State (+19)
Game 689-690: Eastern Illinois at Tennessee State
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Illinois 46.388; Tennessee State 51.274
Dunkel Line: Tennessee State by 5
Vegas Line: Tennessee State by 3
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee State (-3)
Game 691-692: Sacramento State at Weber State
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento State 35.731; Weber State 63.248
Dunkel Line: Weber State by 27 1/2
Vegas Line: Weber State by 23
Dunkel Pick: Weber State (-23)
Game 693-694: Northern Arizona at Idaho State
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Arizona 47.816; Idaho State 56.103
Dunkel Line: Idaho State by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Idaho State by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Idaho State (-5 1/2)
Game 695-696: Portland State at Eastern Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Portland State 52.592; Eastern Washington 51.002
Dunkel Line: Portland State by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Portland State by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Washington (+4 1/2)
DUNKEL
Colorado at NY Rangers
The Avalanche are 8-2 in Saturday games and face a New York team that is 2-10 in February. Colorado is the underdog pick (+135) according to Dunkel, which has the Avalanche favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+135).
Game 51-52: Washington at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 11.844; Boston 12.144
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 53-54: Florida at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 12.060; New Jersey 11.558
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-185); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+165); Under
Game 55-56: Anaheim at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 11.480; Dallas 12.282
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-145); Over
Game 57-58: Colorado at NY Rangers
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 11.912; NY Rangers 11.431
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+135); Under
Game 59-60: San Jose at Montreal
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 12.221; Montreal 11.208
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-155); Under
Game 61-62: Toronto at Ottawa
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 10.984; Ottawa 11.917
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Ottawa (-150); 6
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (-150); Over
Game 63-64: Carolina at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 11.961; Atlanta 12.314
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Carolina (-120); 6
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+100); Over
Game 65-66: Buffalo at NY Islanders
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 11.406; NY Islanders 10.655
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-160); Under
Game 67-68: Detroit at Nashville
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 12.136; Nashville 11.838
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 69-70: St. Louis at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 11.866; Phoenix 12.002
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-115); Over
Game 71-72: Minnesota at Edmonton
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 12.176; Edmonton 11.945
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Edmonton (-145); 5
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+125); Under
Ben Burns
The Thunder, who played last night at Dallas, are usually competitive. As a result, they've fared well in the underdog role and they've been a profitable team on the season overall. However, they haven't had much success when playing the second of back to back games recently. In fact, they're 1-4 SU/ATS the last five times they were in that situation, including 0-2 SU/ATS already this month. Having lost at Oklahoma City a few weeks ago, the Grizzlies, who had last night off, will have payback on their minds. Consider backing the rested home team.
Evan Altemus
Selection: OKLAHOMA STATE -2
Profile: Oklahoma State is playing their best basketball of the season. They have won four straight games both straight up and against the spread. This game is also a big revenge situation for the Cowboys, as they want to avenge a blowout road loss to Texas a few weeks back. Both teams have exhibited a strong home/road dichotomy as well. The Longhorns are 0-3 against the spread in their last three road games, including outright losses at Nebraska and at Texas A&M. This game is an absolute must win for the Cowboys as well if they want to secure a tournament bid. A loss in this game would basically erase any chance of an at-large bid. Oklahoma State has a very strong home court advantage, which will allow them to get a win and cover.
Jeff Alexander
1 Unit on Northwestern -6.5
Iowa has struggled on the road this season to the tune of 2-11 away from home (1-10 in true road games) while Northwestern has thrived at home to the tune of 12-4. Iowa edged out the Wildcats by at home back on Feb. 7 and I expect Northwestern to return the favor today. Iowa is coming off an emotionally and physically draining performance against Michigan State and that puts them in a letdown spot here. The Wildcats will not be lacking any confidence as they have knocked off bigger fish this season and they will be looking to pay back the Hawkeyes for handing them 4 straight losses. The Wildcats are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite of 6.5 or less and 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite. Lay the points!
Larry Ness
Kansas St. -8 vs Nebraska
There is a pretty fair 'story' being played out in Manhattan, Kansas this year. With the help of Michael Beasley and Bill Walker, Frank Martin took over at Kansas St last year after Bob Huggins suddenly left for his alma mater (West Va). With no previous head coaching experience, Martin led the Wildcats (again with more than a little help from Beasley and Walker) into the second round of the NCAA tourney, winning 21 games. However, both Beasley and Walker left for the NBA and times were expected to be tough on the Wildcats this year. That hasn't been the case, as KSU is 19-9 (7-6 in the Big 12), led by guards Pullen (13.4-3.3 APG) and Clemente (15.3-3.2 APG), a Miami-Fla transfer. The frontcourt has great depth, with 6-7 freshman Samuels (8.8-4.9), the 6-10 Kent (8.9-5.6), the 6-5 Sutton (7.6-5.1), the 6-10 Colon (5.1-5.3) and the 6-8 Anderson (4.8-5.5). KSU also owned four straight Big 12 road wins, at Colorado, Texas, Texas A&M and Iowa St, before visiting Missouri on Wednesday. The Wildcats were in the wrong place at the wrong time in Columbia, as the Tigers won 94-74. However, returning home for a revenge game vs Nebraska, could be "just what the doctor ordered." Nebraska fell to 16-10 overall (6-7 in Big 12 play) on Tuesday night, with its 57-55 home loss to Texas A&M. It wasn't any "ordinary" loss, as Nebraska led by 13 points at the half but scored just seven points in the final 14 minutes of the game, making just two FGs over the game's final 16:52. The Aggies scored 10 of the game's final 11 points, winning on Josh Carter's buzzer-beating 3-pointer. Doc Sadler sends out an undersized team but one which plays hard on both ends of the floor but the 'Huskers can't be expected to duplicate their 50 percent shooting from the floor in that first meeting with KSU, including making 10-of-18 three-pointers. Dagunduro (12.2-4.2), Harley (10.5-3.5), Velander (8.3-3.3) and Miller (7.1-3.6 APG) lead the way for Nebraska but Kansas St is 13-3 SU at home and won't repeat its awful shooting performance (41.5 percent / 3-of-13 on threes) in Lincoln. Lay the points, as the Wildcats get their surprising 20th win of the year.
GINA
Sacramento Kings at Utah Jazz
The surging Utah Jazz have won their last six games and eight straight at EnergySolutions Arena, 25-6 at home this year. Meanwhile, Sacramento the league's worst team at 13-47, has dropped 17 of their last 20 games and is 2-22 in its last 24 games on the road, just 4-27 this year.The Jazz are back in full force. Look for Utah to demolish the sad Kings. Sacramento has dropped 17 of their last 20 games and is 2-22 in its last 24 road games, just 4-27 away from home this season.
Utah Jazz -16
MR A
Memphis Grizzlies -4
Milwaukee Bucks -7
JOHNNY GUILD
Orlando Magic at Philadelphia 76ers
Orlando is 3-0 both straight-up and against the spread in the last three clashes against Philadelphia and has won 11 of its last 16 games in Philly, going 11-5 ATS. Expect a close fight in this Eastern Conference rivalry. The Magic have won eight of 11 contests against Atlantic Division opponents. Take the Orlando Magic for a season sweep of the 76ers tonight. Philadelphia is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Orlando Magic -2
NCAAB
Villanova Wildcats -5.5
Auburn Tigers +5
Gonzaga Bulldogs -9.5
UCLA Bruins -2.5
Dennis Macklin
Minnesota Wild at Edmonton Oilers
Prediction: Edmonton Oilers
Reason: In the NHL, you pretty much handicap spot and situation as much as you do teams. Tonight the Wild visit Edmonton after getting spanked last night in Calgary leaving Minny 2-5 in L7 and currently just 1-3 in the second of B2Bs. The Oilers ar slumping and nothing special but the home team has won the last seven games in the series and Edmonton has had a day to rest and stew over 1-0 home ice loss to Columbus. This is a very manageable number, take Edmonton
John Ryan
Clemson at Florida State
Prediction: Clemson
Reason: Ai Simulator 3* graded play on Clemson over FSU slated to start at 2:00 EST. First, I have had a rough week in the College ranks and to admit that poor performance and to also make amends for those mistakes I have put together the most incredible card of my career. It includes THREE 10* Titan plays and FIVE 5* Monster plays. The 5* Monster plays are on the house and you only when the 10* net you a profit and I promise they will. FSU show very hot from the behind the arc in their last game and that sets them in a poor role for this critical game. FSU is just 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games after a game where they made 50% of their 3 point shots or better since 1997. Clemson is a solid 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games after playing a home game over the last 2 seasons. FSU shot hot from the 3-point arc, but were just 39% for the game. That game was a loss to BC 72-67 putting them into a must win out condition to get into the Tournament. Clemson, based on my research and statistic PR ratings, may be the most under rated team in the ACC. They too need this game to gain a strong seeding for the ACC Tournament. Clemson is ?IN?, but I do not see any let down here in Tallahassee. Clemson has significant advantages in nearly all facets of this game and I would not be surprised to see this a double digit Tiger win.
LT Profits
Samford +6
The Samford Bulldogs and the Appalachian State Mountaineers play at completely different paces, but the generosity of the Appalachian defense always makes them a risky proposition laying this many points.
Yes, the Mountaineers are averaging an impressive 76.2 points per game here at home, but the problem has been that the defense is allowing a nearly identical 76.0 points on 45.1 percent shooting in this building, which accounts for their modest 7-6 straight up home record. The Mounties have been burning money for most of this season, going just 9-14-1 against the spread.
On the other hand, Samford is an impressive 14-8 ATS while playing more of a slowdown game. They were able to slow down Appalachian State at home in a 68-56 victory last month, and even though they are now on the road, that should not prevent the Bulldogs from running their methodical offense and their customary good defense.
Even if the Mountaineers to speed this game up a bit, we do not think that will be enough for the 19-point swing necessary from the first meeting that would prevent Samford from getting the cover.
Samford +6
JEFF SCOTT SPORTS
5 UNIT PLAY (MAC GOY)
(Power Angle Play)
Western Michigan -1 over TOLEDO
The Broncos are 10-1-1 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400, while teh Rockets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. Mid-American and 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. Neither team has been that good this year, but I really like the Broncos to get the job done here. WMU may be just 8-15 overall, but have played better in the MAC, with a 6-7 record and that record has them just one game behind division leading Ball State in the MAC West standings. The Broncos offense hasn't been that great this year as they are averaging just 61.1 ppg overall (306th), 60.2 ppg in the MAC and 58.2 ppg on the road. The Broncos do a good job from the line also as they are 119th in FT% (70.3%)The thing that has kept them in most games has been their defense as they are 77th in points allowed (63.2 ppg), plus they have allowed just 61.4 ppg in the MAC and 60.2 ppg in their last 5 overall. The Toledo Rockets have had a really dreadful season as they have gone just 5-23 overall and 3-10 in MAC play. The Rockets offense is ranked even lower that the Broncos as they put up just 57.9 ppg overall (332nd). They are also 315th in 3pt FG% (30.5%) and 309th in shooting FT's (63.6%). On defense this team is middle of the national ranking (173rd) as they allow 67.5 ppg overall. In MAC play the Rockets have been outscored by 10.4 ppg as they averaged just 56.1 ppg and allow 66.5 ppg. From the numbers above you can see that the Broncos get a slim addvantage on offense, while they have a bigger advantage on defense and from the FT line. I Didn't include the numbers but the Broncos also have the rebounding edge. WMU is still in the thick of the MAC West race, so thye still have a ton to play for here, while the Rockets are already thinking about next year. Western Michigan by 8+ here.
POWER ANGLE For This Play--- I'm 3-1 this year when I've combined a PA Play with a GOY or Month. W MICHIGAN is 16-2 ATS when playing against a terrible team (Win Pct. <=20%) since 1997.
2 UNIT PLAY
VILLANOVA -6 over Georgetown
The Hoyas are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 vs. Big East and 1-10-1 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600, while the Wildcats are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games. Boy the Cats really played a stinker of a game their last time out vs Depaul, but maybe a game vs better competition they will be a bit more focused. The Hoyas are a better team than Depaul, but they have really struggled this year, especially once the Big East schedule started. Georgetown is just 4-11 SU and 2-12-1 ATS in their last 15 games and thier only SU wins in their last 11 games were vs South Fla and Rutgers. The Cats are abouyt 8 notches above those teams. The Cats are heaeded the other way, as they have won 9 of their last 10 games and they have won 6 in a row at home in the Big East, with all 6 wins being by double digits. Villanova got a scare from Depaul the other night but that won't happen again, as they take the Hoyas down, rather easily.
1 UNIT PLAY
Butler/ Cleveland State UNDER 126
Two of the top defenses in the Horizon will meet today as Butler allows just 58.4 ppg, while State allows just 60.3 ppg. The Under is 7-2 the last 9 in the series, with an average of just 114.3 ppg being scored. I say go LOW here.
DUNKEL
Houston at Chicago
The Rockets have won six straight and are 9-3 ATS in Saturday games. Houston is the pick (-1) according to Dunkel, which has the Rockets favored by 4. Dunkel Pick: Houston (-1).
Game 501-502: Orlando at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 122.833; Philadelphia 119.455
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 3 1/2; 197
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 2; 196
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-2); Over
Game 503-504: New York at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: New York 115.888; Miami 119.462
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 3 1/2; 212
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 5 1/2; 215
Dunkel Pick: New York (+5 1/2); Under
Game 505-506: Oklahoma City at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 111.841; Memphis 115.462
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 3 1/2; 208
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 4 1/2; 203
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (+4 1/2); Over
Game 507-508: Houston at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 125.989; Chicago 121.941
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 4; 205
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 1; 198
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-1); Over
Game 509-510: Washington at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 110.456; Milwaukee 119.678
Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 9; 211 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Milwaukee by 6 1/2; 209
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-6 1/2); Over
Game 511-512: Sacramento at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 109.162; Utah 127.312
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 18; 206 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 16 1/2; 216
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-16 1/2); Under
Game 513-514: Charlotte at LA Clippers
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 115.676; LA Clippers 109.534
Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 6; 200
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A