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ATS Lock Club
4 units Syracuse -2.5
3 units Minnesota (NCAA) -6

ATS Financial Package
3 units Rutgers +10
3 units LaSalle -2

Overthespread

5 Dimes on Villanova (+2.5)

5 Dimes on Michigan (+1)

Free Pick: Detroit Piston (+10) 2 stars

Craig Davis

20 Dime BOBCATS

10 Dime OHIO STATE

Primetime Sports Advisors

2 units Michigan +1

EZ Winners

2* Ohio State -2.5

2* Suns -2

BEN BURNS

Eastern Conf. GOM

I'm laying the points with TORONTO.

The Raptors should have plenty of motivation this afternoon as they got embarrassed 127-97 at New York on Friday night. The Knicks jumped on top early (75-50 at halftime!) and pounded the Raptors the entire way. Nate Robinson and co. were really getting "excited" about their second half baskets, even after the game was already out of hand, and I don't expect that to have sat very well with the Raptors. With Friday's loss, the Raptors are just 7-13 (SU and ATS) their last 20 trips to New York. However, they've have had plenty of success against the Knicks, when the teams have met here at Toronto. In fact, they've won eight straight meetings here, going 6-2 against the number. Looking back further and we find the Raptors at 15-5 the last 20 times that they were a host in this series. While he struggled, the Raptors got Chris Bosh, their best player, back last game. He's had a game under his belt now and I expect a much better performance this afternoon. For all their struggles, the Raptors are still 4-2 ATS the last six times that they were favored by four points or less. That includes a 2-0 ATS mark the last two times that they were home favorites of four or less. Look for them to improve on those numbers as they continue their homecourt dominance in this series, avenging Friday's loss with a solid win and cover of their own. *Eastern Conf. GOM

ACC Annihilator

I'm taking the points with GEORGIA TECH.

The Tigers bring the much better record to the table and they're off an impressive victory. However, that doesn't mean that they'll follow it up with another victory, as they've alternated wins and losses all of February. Prior to the win over the Terps, they lost outright at Virginia, a team with a worse overall record than Georgia Tech. Including that result, the Tigers are 1-4 ATS the last five times that they faced a team with a losing record, after 15 or more games of the season had been played. Looking back further and we find them at a money-burning 8-15 ATS (9-14 SU) the last 23 times that they faced a team with a losing record, through 15 or more games. With only one win in their last six, (five straight losses) the Yellow Jackets have admittedly been struggling. However, a closer look shows that they've still managed to go 3-3 ATS in those games. Despite failing to cover last time out, they've still gone a highly profitable 25-12 ATS their last 37 lined games, after having lost three or more consecutive games. The last time they lost five in a row, they responded with a win over the highly ranked Demon Deacons. As demonstrated by their victory over Wake Forest, if playing well, the Yellow Jackets are capable of competing with top tier teams. Note that they've seen five of their past 10 games decided by five points or less - always a bonus when getting a "touchdown" or more to work with. The Yellow Jackets have had plenty of success against Clemson here over the years. In fact, they've won 12 of the last 15 meetings here. In addition to trying to snap their worst losing streak in three years, the Yellow Jackets will have some added motivation from having lost by 14 at Clemson, a game they trailed by only three at halftime. Look for the Jackets to keep it up for the entire game this time, as play they give their best effort this month and come away with at least a cover. *ACC Annihilator

Main Event

I'm laying the points with MINNESOTA.

I won with the Wildcats when these teams faced each other last month. The Wildcats were favored by a point and they won by nine. However, that was at Northwestern, while this game is at Minnesota. With these two teams, as with many, that's an entirely different ballgame. Despite their recent skid, the Gophers remain an outstanding 14-2 in home games, outscoring opponents by a commanding 71.4 to 59.5 margin. Conversely, the Wildcats are a poor 2-6 SU/ATS on the road, getting outscored by a 63.5 to 58.4 margin. Looking back further and we find that the Gophers have won 34 of 50 at home. During the same span, the Wildcats have just seven wins in 31 tries on the road. While they once appeared a lock for the NCAA Tournament, the Gophers, who were nationally ranked for seven consecutive weeks, now find themselves in a position where they will probably need to win (at least) three of their final four regular season games, in order to secure a spot. The next three games all come against stronger opponents - Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan - meaning that this one is essentially a "must win" game. The Gophers have won back to back home games in this series with those victories coming by an average of 11 points. Playing a critical game, I look for them to respond with a huge effort, avenging last month's loss in convincing fashion. *Main Event

RUTGERS

I'm taking the points with RUTGERS. I'm taking the points with RUTGERS.

I respect the Mountaineers and having won with them in their recent 93-72 destruction of Villanova, I know that they are capable of blowing teams out. That said, I feel that they are over-valued here and this number is too high. The Villanova game was at home, where the Mountaineers are much stronger. Looking at their recent road games and we find them at 0-3 SU and 1-2 ATS their last three away games. Granted, those teams were all much stronger than Rutgers. However, I believe that the Scarlet Knights will also put up a much stronger fight than most are expecting. While the Mountaineers, 2-4 SU when coming off a conference win, are a solid team and have been playing well, they're still relatively young and inexperienced. Off back to back big wins and with bigger games looming in their future, I feel it will be easy for them to suffer a letdown against lowly Rutgers. Looking at the Knights' recent games and we find that they've quietly gone a profitable 5-1 ATS their last six games. While they only won one of those games (76-52 win vs. Depaul) NONE of the losses came by greater than 10 points. Last time out, they traveled to Villanova and gave the Wildcats all they could handle. They were down six at the break and had the lead with 10 minutes to go. While they eventually lost by 10, they gained some confidence that they can play with anyone, anywhere. They played well on both sides of the ball and had plenty of positive energy. Look for them to bring that energy to the gym again this afternoon as they continue their recent run of pointspread success and improve to 10-5 ATS on the season, when listed as underdogs.

Dr. Canada

Pens/Caps over 6

Leafs/Rangers over 5.5

Las Vegas Sport Picks

NBA:

2* Suns -1
4* Clippers +15
5* Bulls/Pacers over 216

NCAA:

2* Michigan State -8
3* Ohio State -2
5* Villanova/Syracuse over 156

NHL:

4* Penguins/Capitals over 6

Lenny Del Genio

Chicago Bulls

Tony George

Wake Forest

Nick Parsons

Xavier

BobbyClarkeSports

West Virginia/Rutgers over 131.5 Wager 770 to win 700
5 Pt teaser Duke -2/ Michigan State -3 wager 1300 to win 1000
Duquesne +3 Wager 770 to win 700

NBA: LA Clippers/ Portland over 204 wager 550 to win 500

NHL: Pittsburgh/ Washington under 6 Wager 770 to win 700
Rangers Wager 1850 to win 1000
Chicago Wager 1900 to win 1000

LOW RISK/ HIGH REWARD

Jeff Gordon Wager 100 to win 800

Bob Balfe

NBA Basketball
Cavs -9 over Pistons

NCAA Basketball
WVU -10.5 over Rutgers

Fairway Jay

Minnesota -6 / 4 units