Mr. A
Philadelphia 76ers - 2
San Antonio Spurs -2
Los Angeles Lakers - 14
SPORTS MONITOR
Sacramento Kings (27-35) at L.A. Lakers Lakers (44-18)
Lakers -14 total = 224
TRENDS:
The Lakers are 40-21 against the pointspread this season.The Lakers have covered 16 of their last 21 games. The Kings have covered one of their last nine games.
GAME SUMMARY:
Kobe Bryant's colorful history with the Sacramento Kings reached new territory this week when he heard chants of "MVP! MVP!" during a Los Angeles Lakers' victory - in Sacramento.
Lakers and Sacramento under the total
GAMBLERS WORLD
TIP OF THE DAY Chicago Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons
Prediction: Detroit Pistons
Current Line: -8.5 Over/Under: 196 Reason: The fans at The Palace of Auburn Hills will be treated to a game between the Chicago Bulls and the Detroit Pistons when they take their seats on Sunday. Oddsmakers currently have the Pistons listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game's total is sitting at 196. Ben Gordon led the Bulls with 20 points in their 116-93 loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday night. The Celtics managed to cover the 11.5-point spread at home in that game, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (199). Tayshaun Prince led the way with 28 points on Friday night as the Pistons picked up a 101-97 win over the New York Knicks. The Pistons, however, failed to cover the 11-point spread on the road in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the posted total (191). Team records: Chicago: 25-37 SU, 27-35 ATS Detroit: 45-17 SU, 34-27-1 ATS Chicago most recently: When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing Utah are 6-4 After playing Boston are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4 Detroit most recently: When playing on Sunday are 8-2 Before playing Philadelphia are 5-5 After playing New York are 7-3 After a win are 7-3 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago's last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit Chicago is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Detroit Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chicago's last 11 games on the road Detroit is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing at home against Chicago Detroit is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games Detroit is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Chicago
Scott Spreitzer
Colorado Buffaloes at Nebraska Cornhuskers
I'm taking the points with Colorado on Sunday. Nebraska has played well lately for Doc Sadler, but they're still not accustomed to blowing conference opponents out, and that's basically what it would take to cover this number. There's also a point-guard issue in Lincoln. Starter Cookie Miller has missed the last few games. He's listed as questionable on Sunday. If he does see action, he'll have to shake off some rust. Nebraska owns arguably the best big-man in the league in Aleks Maric. But I believe CU's athleticism is going to make it tough for Nebraska to get the ball to the senior center on a consistent basis. If the offense can't go through Maric, they do struggle. Meanwhile, the Richard Robey led Buffs are off a hard-fought loss, but cover, in Manhattan, Kansas. That's been the case all season for Colorado. They're 12-6 ATS as a dog; 9-3 ATS away from home; and 11-4 ATS in conference play. CU made K-State sweat in that road outing. They've also taken Missouri, Oklahoma State, and Texas to the wire away from home this season. Same thing happens here. The points are generous, and I'm taking them. Good Luck - Scott Spreitzer
Play on: Colorado
Tom Freese
Game: Maryland at Virginia
Prediction: Maryland
Reason: Maryland is money on the road going 13-4 ATS their last 17 games on the highway. They are 17-7 ATS when playing their second game in seven days. The Terps are 13-4 ATS off one or more straight losses and they are 15-7-1 ATS their last 22 conference games. Virginia is 16-36 ATS after allowing 85 or more points in their last game and they are 1-6 ATS off a double digit loss. The Cavaliers are just 6-15 straight up their last 21 games vs. the Terps. PLAY ON MARYLAND
Frank Rosenthal
NBA HOOPS
703 BUCKS-2.5
706 SUNS+2
OVER 202
708 PISTONS-8.5
710 LAKERS-14
COLLEGE HOOPS
714 KY-2.5
UNDER 138
716 OHIO ST PK
724 TENN-15
736 OK ST+12
740 VIRGINIA-1.5
750 DRAKE-2
760 DAVIDSON UNDER 142
770 MICHIGAN+5.5
OVER 130
The Green Kings
Florida +3
Michigan St. +1
Virginia Tech +11
Purdue -5
4-0 yesterday
AL
At 3 pm, our selection is on the Virginia Commonwealth Rams minus the points over William and Mary, as VCU falls into 68-18, 35-8, 126-67, 53-15, and 65-30 ATS Tourney Systems of mine. VCU has dominated this series, winning 12 straight games, and covering the last four. These two teams met last week at William and Mary, and VCU held the Tribe to 21 percent FG shooting in the first half, and coasted to a 54-43 victory. William and Mary is a horrid 5-16 ATS since 1991 in the post-season. Look for an easy win this afternoon by the Rams. Colonial Athletic Ass'n Game of the Year on VCU. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. And don't miss my West Coast Conference Tourney Game of the Year out of a 32-6 ATS system. Get that big play right now, as we look to remain unbeaten in the Tourneys.
At 6 pm, our Last Home Game System Play of the Year is on the Akron Zips, who fall into several of my best 'Last Home Game' angles, including one that is 60-23, and another that is 72-32. Let's take a look at our 60-23 system. Here, what we want to do is play any .626 (or better) College team in its final home game, if it (i) has a strong home court (winning at least 80% of its home games); (ii) is not favored by 13 or more points; and (iii) comes into its final home game off an ATS win of five or more points. Akron is 21-8 this season, including 13-2 at home, and it won its last game 80-77, as a four-point underdog, so the Zips fit our 60-23 ATS system. Akron is an eye-popping 58-6 straight-up at home since Jan. 20, 2004 and 35-18 ATS in that span. Although Akron lost its last meeting vs. Kent, the Zips won the previous four games, and they're also 10-6 their last 16 at home vs. Kent, including 8-3 ATS with revenge. "Last Home Game" System Play of the Year on Akron. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. And don't miss my two Tourney plays, as we look to extend our 34-10 run dating back to last year, and remain 100% perfect this season.
At 9:30 pm, our selection is on the Santa Clara Broncos plus the points over Gonzaga. These two teams met last week, and Gonzaga embarassed the Broncos with a 34-point shellacking. The knee jerk reaction might be to back the Bulldogs, but my database indicates that that blowout win might lead to a bit of over-confidence tonight, as underdogs of more than 5 points are a solid 60% ATS play in the Tourneys if they lost their last meeting with their current opponent by more than 30 points. Santa Clara's first game vs. Gonzaga this season was MUCH closer, and the Bulldogs needed Overtime to defeat Santa Clara, 87-82. I expect this game to be as competitive as that first game. One of the reasons why the Broncos weren't competitive last week was that their point guard, Brody Angley, got hit in the head, and suffered a concussion, and played just three minutes. His absence was significant since Santa Clara doesn't have an adequate backup (he generally sits just three minutes a game!), but he played 34 minutes last night, so he's healthy. Finally, the Broncos fall into a super 32-6 ATS Tourney system of mine which plays on certain .835 (or worse) teams off a low-scoring (55 or less points) victory, if they're matched up against another .835 (or worse) opponent. With the Broncos in off a 51-50 victory last night, we'll ride Santa Clara on Sunday. Take the points. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. And don't miss my Colonial Athletic Ass'n Game of the Year on Sunday.
Wil Cover GOY
5* Neb
Cal Sports
4*Pitt
4*Drake
4*Gonz
3*Tenn
3*Maryland
3* Seattle
Accu-Picks
4* Kentucky
4*Gonz
3*Ohio St
3*Neb
3*Purdue
3* S ala
Trace Fields
4* Kentucky
4* Drake
4*Under Drake
4*Under Texas
4*Under Va Comm
4*Under S Alab
Josh Dean
15* Bowling Green +13.5
10* Kentucky
Gamblers Data
Edmonton/Chicago Over 5.5
Rob Veno
Virginia Under 150.5 -110
Blue Chip: Gonzaga Over 128 -110
Coll. of Charleston Over 128.5 -110
Michigan Over 131 -110
Connecticut Over 136.5 -110
Tom Freese No Brainer
AKRON
Kelso March Madness
5 units W Ky -7
4 units Drake -2
3 units VCU -11
Erin Rynning Playmaker
Spurs -2
Burns NHL
Dallas
Info Plays
3* on Ohio State -1
Ohio State will beat up on Michigan State to try and sway some tournament committee voters Sunday. The Buckeyes lost a close one at Michigan State earlier this season and now it’s time for some sweet revenge. Ohio State is 13-3 at home this season while giving up just 57.8 points per game. Their defensive effort will be key against a Michigan State team that has struggled to score on the road all year long. Michigan State is 0-7 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less or pick over the last 2 seasons. The Spartans have never won in this spot. Ohio State will want to send their floor general in Jamar Butler out with a win on Senior Day to pay him some much deserved respect. Bet Ohio State at home.
Doc NHL
5* Minnesota
Larry Ness Las Vegas Insiders
NBA-Detroit Pistons
NCAA-Akron
DOC'S Sports Picks For College Basketball
4 Unit Play.Take Virginia Tech +10 ½ over Clemson
4 Unit Play.Take Maryland +2 over Virginia
It is another Sunday night and what more could you ask for then another selection for Maryland, as this is a must win game for the Terps after their debacle last Sunday. That game cost us 7-units when they blew a 20-point lead, but much like we came right back with Temple yesterday, Maryland is a better squad then the one-man show Virginia offers. This is Virginia’s third game since Monday and they were blown out by Duke on Wednesday and expect another lopsided affair on Sunday. Maryland needs this game and the conference as a whole wants Maryland to win, so it all points to the Terrapins winning comfortably.
4 Unit Play.Take Davidson -8 ½ over Greensboro