Jimmy the Moose
Cleveland Cavaliers at Los Angeles Lakers
Cleveland is 5-1 SU and ATS in their last 6 games. In their last 16 games as a dog of 0.5 to 4.5 the Cavaliers are 13-3 ATS. In their last 34 games as a road dog Cleveland is 24-10 ATS. The Lakers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games. The Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning SU record. The Lakers do have Bryant but his supporting cast on Bynum, Radmanovic, Ariza and Mihm are all hurt and out of the lineup. The Cavaliers are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings
Sports Gambling Hotline
Clemson at MIAMI-FLORIDA
We are willing to back the sliding Hurricanes to get back on track at home today against the Clemson Tigers.
Miami has dropped 3 in a row straight up, while going 0-1-2 against the spread, but at least they are at home for this ACC battle. At home, the 'Canes are 9-2 straight up, and 3-1 against the spread.
Clemson comes into this one having played on the road just once since new year's day, and that was a loss at Duke over a week ago. Oliver Purnell's team has performed well on the road this season, but we well remember their struggles on the highway in recent seasons past.
The Tigers snapped a 5-game series losing streak last February at home in overtime, but we doubt they will be able to repeat last February's performance in this spot.
The Hurricanes are overdue for a solid outing, and we feel the price is right today for a play on Miami to dump their conference rival.
Play on the 'Canes.
4* MIAMI-FLORIDA
Vegas Experts
Vanderbilt Commodores at Florida Gators
Vanderbilt off a home win over LSU but previously lost on the conference road to Kentucky and Tennessee. It is 23-48 ATS off a win against a conference rival since 1997. FLORIDA is 71-48 ATS in home lined games since 1997. It is 5-0 in SEC play and 4-1 ATS as well as 9-1 S/U at home versus Vanderbilt and 6-4 ATS. It laid nine and 14 points the last two times it hosted the Commodores.
Play on: Florida
CTO 11*
Illinois ST 74 Indiana ST 58
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Michigan
Maryland
Jim Feist
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U Mass
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Precision Sports
Providence
E Law
Ill st 1 unit
Stan Sharp
Clemson double dime
Marc Lawrence
Mil Bucks double dime
Burns
Annihilator Fairfield
False fav GOW Miami-Fla
Main event Maryland
False fav GOY Bucks
Blue chip Under Sonics/Kings
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Siena
POINTWISE
MIAMI-FLORIDA RATING: 3
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Cleveland
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Minnesota
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South Alabama
Tony Mathews
Matchup: Denver vs. South Alabama
Selection: South Alabama -16
Explanation: We will lay the points with South Alabama as they face-off against Denver in Sunday's College Basketball contest.
The South Alabama offense should have no problem destroying Denver. South Alabama (at home) is scoring an average of 75.8 points per game, while Denver (on the road) is scoring an average of only 55.5 points per game. As you can see, the South Alabama offense has the talent to destroy Denver today.
It's already known that Denver is a poor road team. In fact, Denver is 3-8 ATS in their last 11 road games.
The favorite is 9-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings between these teams, and the favorite (South Alabama) should be able to get another against the spread win today.
Take South Alabama -16
Brian Marshall
Game: Northwestern vs. Illinois
Plays On: Northwestern +13
Game Analyses: There is a lot of value with Northwestern as an underdog.
Illinois is the better overall team, however, they are NOT 13-points better then Northwestern. In fact, Northwestern matches up well against Illinois and should be able to keep this game within reach.
Northwestern is 9-3 ATS in their last 12 road games, while Illinois is 8-19-1 ATS in their last 28 home games.
Northwestern was able to get an against the spread win in their last meeting against Illinois, and should be able to get another against the spread win today.
Take Northwestern +13
John Fina
Selection: Marist -19
Reason: Put us down on Marist -19 for our Free College Basketball Selection on Sunday. Today Canisius will be on the road as they take on Marist. We will lay the points with Marist! Marist has the much better offense and defense. Marist (at home) is scoring an average of 79.3 points per game, while Canisius (on the road) is scoring an average of only 56.4 points per game. Marist (at home) is allowing opponents to score an average of only 68 points per game, while Canisius (on the road) is allowing opponents to score an average of 78.7 points per game. It's clear that Marist has the much better offense and defense. Marist is a perfect 7-0 at home this season, while Canisius is 0-10 on the road this season. Lay the points!
Take Marist -19
NBA COMPS
Cleveland (+4') at LAKERS By Joel Tyson, Featured Handicapper Lets take the points and back this Cavalier team that has been a thorn in the Laker's side over the recent past.
Cleveland has defeated the Laker's five of the last six match ups with them, including their 94-90 victory earlier this season. The Lakers who had caught fire, have now started to cool down, and have lost two straight and three of their last four overall. The Cavs however may be playing their best ball of the season as they have claimed wins in eight of their last ten overall, and have managed to score and average of 109.6 ppg over their last five in doing so.
The Lakers on the other hand despite still averaging 106.6 ppg over their last five are giving up a whopping 108.2 ppg. This kind of defensive effort will not get it done against this Cavalier team playing as well as they are right now.
3* CLEVELAND
Cleveland (+4') at LA LAKERS By Michael Cannon, Featured Handicapper A split on my freebies yesterday, with the winner coming on Memphis in the NBA!
Take the points with the Cavaliers this afternoon when they travel to take on the Lakers.
A matchup of superstars on national TV, as LeBron squares off against Kobe.
I like the Cavs chances of cashing in here as they've been playing well recently, despite their second-half collapse in Friday's loss to the Suns.
Cleveland has won five of its last six, going 4-2 ATS in that span.
The Lakers have lost three of their last four and are just 1-4-1 ATS in their last six.
The Cavs are 5-1 SUATS in the last six meetings with the Lakers, and with Los Angeles missing Andrew Bynum that number should improve today.
Take the points with the Cavs as they keep it close with the Lakers
3* CLEVELAND
Boston at ORLANDO (+3) By Bobby Maxwell, Featured Handicapper How easy was that FREE NBA winner Saturday? We told you the Hornets would get the cover in San Antonio and not only did that happen but New Orleans went there and blew out the Spurs. Today we have another complimentary winner on the NBA hardwood as we go with Orlando to cover the number against the Celtics.
It's been more than two years since the Celtics walked out of Orlando's Amway Arena with a victory and if they're going to do it tonight, it'll be at the buzzer. That's why we're going to grab the points and go with the Magic in this one.
The Celtics don't look quite as dominating as they were early in the season and barely got past Minnesota in Boston Friday night, scoring an 87-86 win and failing as 14-point favorites. The Celtics have won four of five overall but they have failed to cover in the last two outings.
And remember back to the start of the season when Boston opened with eight straight wins and then went to Orlando and lost 104-102 as 1 1/2-point favorites. It was the third straight loss for Boston in Orlando.
The Magic had a three-game winning streak snapped Friday in Detroit, losing 101-93 as seven-point underdogs. But they seem to have rectified an early-season home problem, winning three straight SU and ATS in front of the home fans.
The home team has won five straight in this series (4-1 ATS) and the home squad is 20-7 ATS in the last 27 head-to-head matchups. The last time a visitor won a game in this rivalry was 2006 when Orlando went to Boston and scored a 92-89 win.
The Magic is 10-4 ATS in their last 14 as a home underdog and Boston is 4-13 ATS when favored by less than five points. We're backing Orlando in this one. Grab the points and play the Magic.
3* ORLANDO
New Jersey at Minnesota (-1) By Vic Monaco, Guest Analyst Another free winner on Arizona State yesterday. That's 4-1 with comp picks the past two weeks.
Talk about extremes. You've got a young team in the T'Wolves, who prior to a hard-fought one-point loss at Boston on Friday had upset both the Suns and Warriors in their previous two games at home, hosting a road-weary, veteran Nets' squad that's 0-5 heading into the final game of a nine-day road trip, that has extended their overall losing streak to eight in a row.
Minnesota carries a four-game ATS winning streak into the contest and New Jersey has lost each of its last four visits to the Target Center.
1* MINNESOTA
NCAA COMPS
Xavier (-3') at MASSACHUSETTS By Karl Garrett, Featured Handicapper Another winner from the G-Man on Saturday, as Arizona comes through over Washington. Now 14-4 with my comp plays the last 18 days.
The G-Man likes the X-Men this afternoon in the Mullins Center.
I realize that Xavier has had problems on the road at times this season, but it looks to me that Coach Miller's team is back in that Top 25 groove, and it would be no surprise to me if the Musketeers pull away late in this spot.
UMass has had a solid season this year, but some chinks in their armor are now showing, as the Minutemen have lost in 3 of their last 5 games both straight up and against the spread.
Xavier does own a 4-3 mark this season on the road, and they have won the last pair of meetings in this conference rivalry going 1-0-1 against the spread.
I am not expecting a blowout, but I am expecting the Musketeers to prevail as the G-Man feels they are the better team.
"X" marks the spot this afternoon in Amherst!
1* XAVIER
Clemson at MIAMI-FLORIDA (-1) By Sports Gambling Hotline, Featured Handicapper Our free play run as we enter Sunday's play stands at 97-69-4!
We are willing to back the sliding Hurricanes to get back on track at home today against the Clemson Tigers.
Miami has dropped 3 in a row straight up, while going 0-1-2 against the spread, but at least they are at home for this ACC battle. At home, the 'Canes are 9-2 straight up, and 3-1 against the spread.
Clemson comes into this one having played on the road just once since new year's day, and that was a loss at Duke over a week ago. Oliver Purnell's team has performed well on the road this season, but we well remember their struggles on the highway in recent seasons past.
The Tigers snapped a 5-game series losing streak last February at home in overtime, but we doubt they will be able to repeat last February's performance in this spot.
The Hurricanes are overdue for a solid outing, and we feel the price is right today for a play on Miami to dump their conference rival.
Play on the 'Canes.
4* MIAMI-FLORIDA
Duke at MARYLAND (+5') By Joel Tyson, Featured Handicapper Lets take the points with the home team Maryland Terrapins today in College Park when they play host to the Duke Blue Devils.
As usual conference play starts and Gary William's team wakes up and starts playing. Coming off their upset win over Carolina last weekend the Terps have had a week to prepare for this Duke team to try and extend their win streak to three straight, which would give them victories in seven of their last eight overall.
With Maryland sitting at 10-3 on their home floor for the year they would like nothing more than to get this huge win today over this Blue Devil club that is currently ranked among the top five in the nation.
Maryland is and has always been tough at home and today should be no different. On the year the Terps are scoring an average of 72.3 ppg at home, while surrendering a low 59.8. This tight defense I strongly feel will be the factor that keeps this Duke team somewhat off balance today, and allows Maryland to stay close.
Maryland is your play.
4* MARYLAND
COMPS
BIG AL
Florida Gators -5
TOTALS 4 U
NEW YORK/GOLDEN STATE OVER 216
RAZOR SHARP
SACRAMENTO/SEATTLE OVER 212
EASY MONEY
Seton Hall -5
MIKE WYNN
Bowling Green -7.5
THE VEGAS STEAMLINE
Western Kentucky -18
BIG TIME SPORTS
KNICKS / WARRIORS OVER 216
VEGAS SHARPSHOOTER
FLORIDA -5
ARTHUR RALPH
Under the total MINN Timberwolves
HD'S ACTIONLINE
Xavier -4
#1 SPORTS
SACRAMENTO KINGS - 3 1/2
HUDDLE UP
Clemson -1
COMPUTER SPORTS
GEORGIA TECH +4 1/2
DR. VEGAS
Syracuse -5 over Providence
TRACE ADAMS
Miami-Florida Hurricanes
West Coast Capper
Florida -5.5
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Georgia Tech +4.5
Paul Leiner
Prediction: 5* Florida -5
The Fall Miracle
MICHIGAN 16.5
Joe Wiz
Massachusetts +4
System Picks
Sacramento Kings -4
Underdog Picks
New York Knicks +10.5
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Western Kentucky -18
Top Play Club
Northern Arizona -4
Moneyline Plays
Florida Intl. +130
Kelso Sturgeon
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10 units Orlando +3
Best Bets
5 units Mass +4
3 units Bowling Green -7
Armvin Sports
New Orleans -2.5
Clemson -1.5
Ul - Lafayette 2
Illinois State -10.5