Jeff Alexander Sports
1 Unit on Syracuse +6
We'll take the Orange here as we feel their matchup zone will be very problematic for the Irish. Notre Dame is unbeaten at home this season, but we have to take the points in a matchup that we see going right down to the last possession. Syracuse is 7-2 SU and 6-3 ATS in all games played at Notre Dame since 1997. This is crunch time for 'cuse and they need to start piling up some big wins in order to have a shot at the Big Dance. Syracuse is 6-0 ATS in road games after a game where they made 20% of their 3 point shots or worse over the last 3 seasons. After a very poor shooting performance at Louisville, we expect the Orange to bounce back strong at Notre Dame where they have played very well the past 10 seasons. Take the points.
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1 Unit on Orlando -6.5
The Kings' 3-game winning streak will be snapped as they'll have no answer for big Dwight Howard. Sacramento won the first meeting this season, early in January at its place. I fully expect the Magic to return the favor here. Orlando is 14-4 ATS revenging a loss where their opponent scored 100 or more points this season and 9-1 ATS when revenging a same season loss vs. an opponent this season. The Magic have proven that it can play on the road, but they lacked some focus at home in the first half of the season. Look for Orlando to really buckle down on its home floor in the second half as it tunes things up for playoff basketball. Take the Magic.
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1 Unit on Auburn +1
Oddsmakers are expecting a close one, but I have to go with Auburn on its home floor here. Bama is only 3-8 in conference play and has struggled its way to just a 3-6 road record. Auburn is 7-3 SU and 7-2-1 ATS in the last 10 home meetings in this series. Bama is 0-8 ATS when playing with 7 or more days rest since 1997 and 0-7 ATS when playing against a marginal winning team (Win Pct. 51% to 60%) over the last 2 seasons. Auburn is a deadly 15-3 ATS after a game where they failed to cover the spread over the last 2 seasons. We'll take the Tigers.
KELSO
5* Notre Dame
3* Rhode Island
CHRIS JORDAN
200* Wight State
200* LaSalle
200* ST. Joe's
Gamblers Data
Calgary-Minnesota over 5 -120
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5* Pittsburgh +100
Valley Sports
Magic
Denver CBB
Bob Donahue
St Bonny
Vernon Croy
Cavs
Seabass Hockey
100* Minn/Cal under
Powerplaywins
Suns -2.5
Wisconsin +1
Kings/Magic over 216.5
Mr. A's
Phoenix Suns - 2
Cleveland Cavaliers - 11½
Houston Rockets - 10
NATIONAL SPORTS SERVICE
WRIGHT ST +9.5
SPORTS BOOK EDGE
Calgary & Minnesota O 5 1*
Big Al
3* Dayton
3*Pittsburgh
3*St Bonny
3*Ohio St
3*Iill St
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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Seattle SuperSonics
Prediction: Los Angeles Lakers
Current Line: -9 Over/Under: 216 Reason: The Los Angeles Lakers and the Seattle SuperSonics will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at KeyArena. Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 9-point favorites versus the SuperSonics, while the game's total is sitting at 216. The Lakers took control in the third quarter, and defeated the Clippers 113-95 last time out. The Lakers covered the 10-point spread, while the combined 208 points fell UNDER the posted total of 211. Pau Gasol led the Lakers with 23 points, five rebounds and six assists. Lamar Odom chipped in with 20 points, and Kobe Bryant added 17 in the win. Kevin Durant tossed in 17 points on Friday night to guide the SuperSonics to a 99-87 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. The Sonics were winners as 2-point home underdogs in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (188.5). Current streak: Los Angeles has won 7 straight games. Team records: Los Angeles: 38-17 SU, 35-19-1 ATS Seattle: 15-39 SU, 27-26-1 ATS Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing Portland are 6-4 After playing LA Clippers are 6-4 After a win are 8-2 Seattle most recently: When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing Golden State are 3-7 After playing Portland are 5-5 After a win are 3-7 A few trends to consider: LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games LA Lakers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Seattle The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games Seattle is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Lakers Seattle is 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
ODDS ON SPORTS
NBA:
Detroit +1.5
Under 199 Det/Phoenix
Toronto -11.5
Under 217 Sac/Orl
Over 196 Memp/Cleveland
Portland +6
NCAA Hoops:
Rhode Island -2.5
Denver -1.5
NHL:
Under 5.5 NJ/Washington
Over 5.5 Fla/NY Rangers
Rocketman
5* Pittsburgh +100
San Jose is 1-5 this year when playing against a team with a winning record in the 2nd half of the season. Pittsburgh is 8-1 this year in non-conference games. Sharks are 1-4 in their last 5 road games. Sharks are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Sharks are 1-5 in their last 6 overall. Penguins are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. Pacific. Penguins are 12-1 in their last 13 vs. Western Conference. Penguins are 6-1 in their last 7 Sunday games. Penguins are 5-1 in their last 6 home games. Penguins are 8-2 in their last 10 vs. a team with a winning record. Penguins are 6-2 in their last 8 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation. Penguins are 6-2 in their last 8 overall. Penguins are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Home team is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. We'll play Pittsburgh for 5 units today
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Sunday's Plays...
30 Dime –
NOTRE DAME
Take the Irish as they home chalk this afternoon over Syracuse.
I don’t see how the Orange are going to stop Notre Dame’s Luke Harangody from dominating in the paint today.
Harangody struggled against Pitt in Notre Dame’s 82-70 win on Thursday, but then you looked at his numbers and it showed 23 points and 12 rebounds!
I know a lot of players who would like to “struggle” and post those kinds of numbers.
Syracuse has lost three of four SU and ATS. I know they’re on the bubble and really need a win here today to improve their chances on a tourney invite, but the truth is they can’t match what Notre Dame has in the paint and on the perimeter.
Notre Dame allows just 66.4 ppg at home, while Syracuse only averages 66.8 ppg offensively on the road this year.
Take the Irish as they grab the home win and cover.
10 Dime –
OHIO STATE
Take Ohio State for the home win this afternoon over Wisconsin.
Ohio State needs a signature win in the worst way right now and the Badgers are just the opponent for that.
The Buckeyes lead the Big 10 in field goal defense and 3-point percentage defense. Which means the Badgers will be playing an opponent that stresses defense as much as they do.
You give me that scenario and I’ll take Ohio State at home every time over Wisconsin.
Ohio State comes in well prepared for this game having had six full prep days for this matchup.
Take the Buckeyes as they get it done at home over the Badgers.
Frank Rosenthal
NBA HOOPS
501 PISTONS+3
OVER 198
614 ROCKETS-9
515 LAKERS-9
COLLEGE HOOPS
518 PIT+1.5
OVER 131
520 OHIO ST PK
525 SYRACUSE+6.5
UNDER 155
533 ST JOE+2.5
635 NC ST OVER 143
539 WAKE FOREST+16
UNDER 159
542 STANFORD-10
Bob Akmens
Montana/Idaho State
Over 126.0 / 3 units
Chicago Blackhawks/Anaheim Ducks
Over 5.0 / 3 units
St. Louis Blues/Phoenix Coyotes
Over 5.5 / 3 units
Balfe
Sac King +6.5 5
St Joe + 2.5