THURSDAY PREMIUM SERVICE PLAYS

Dr. Canada

Leafs/Islanders over 6

Hurricanes -150

Thrashers/Capitals over 6.5

Stars -160

Matt Fargo

9* CBB STAR ATTRACTION **3-0 ATS RUN**

Alabama Birmingham +4.5

Jake Timlin

300♦ Illinois Fighting Illini

100♦ NC State Wolfpack

Vegas Sports Experts

10* Take Ohio (+1) over Miami-OH (NCAA Power Play)

Ohio
• 25-8 ATS at home when the line is between +3 to -3
• 11-2 ATS in home games after scoring 55 points or less
• 2-0 SU & ATS vs. Miami-OH at home

10* Take Cleveland (-1) over Houston (NBA Power Play)

Cleveland
• 17-6 ATS when the total posted is between 180 and 189.5 points
• 20-10 ATS coming off an UNDER the total this season
• 20-10 ATS coming off a win by 10 points or more this season

Bonus Pays

5* Take USC (+4) over California (NCAA)

5* Take Washington (-340) over Atlanta (NHL)

Winning Angle

Play Virginia (+3.5) over Miami* (Top NCAA Play)

Virginia has covered the spread in 4 of the last 5 games and they have also won 12 of the last 16 games coming off an UNDER the total. Virginia has won 11 of the last 15 games at home when the total posted is between 140 and 149.5 points.

Play USC (+4) over California* (Bonus NCAA Play)

USC has covered the spread in 6 consecutive games coming off a home loss and they have also covered the spread in 15 of the last 20 games as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points. USC has won 4 of the last 5 games vs. California.

NBA Hoops
Play Cleveland (-1) over Houston (NBA Top Play)

NHL
Play Boston (-230) over Anaheim* (NHL Bonus Play)

Frank Tapani

NC STATE

WASHINGTON

Brandon Lang

10-Dime Arizona

10-Dime Cal Irvine

10-Dime Weber State

FREE - UAB

THE SOCCER EXPERTS

SOCCER
UEFA CUP
CSKA Moscow to win (TOP PLAY)
Man City to win

Parlay:
CSKA Moscow to win
Man City to win

NBA
Phoenix Suns vs LA Lakers over 237

COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Portland vs. San Diego over 125

Bullseye

Memphis at UAB
Pick: UAB +4.5

Another home Dog for us? Like we said before, we love home Dog's in conference play and this game is no exception. UAB has been on fire and will give the Memphis Tigers all they can handle tonight. UAB lost by 13 at Memphis, but the game was closer than the score reflects. We like UAB to keep this game close enough to possibly pull off an upset.

Brian Gabrielle

Cleveland at Houston
Play: Houston +3.5

I'll make a contrarion wager against the best record in the Eastern Conference, as the Cleveland Cavaliers hit Houston to face the red hot Rockets, who have won a season-high 5 consecutive games. That 5 game win streak does include convincing wins over Western powers Portland and Dallas.

The Rockets have held serve on home court, evidenced by their startling 23-6 record on this floor this season. They've also held King James and his court in check here, as Houston boasts a dominating 17-3 record against Cleveland in the Cavs last 20 games in Houston. In fact, LeBron James has only 1 career win on this floor, and that was a 2 point overtime buzzer-beater back in 2006.

Take the points and expect another Rockets win.

Antony Dinero

Phoenix at LA Lakers
Play: Under 237.5

Understanding that Alvin Gentry wants to return the Suns to their fun and gun days, but that strategy isn't going to fly against elite teams, particularly minus Amar'e Stoudemire. Shaq is their best bet, and a heavy emphasis on him figures to slow the game down. Don't see either team getting to 120, which at least one will have to do to net this huge total. Take the under.

DAVE MALINSKY

5* Florida International
4* St Joe's
4* Lakers

BEN BURNS

Annihilator

I'm taking the points with ST. JOSEPHS.

The Musketeers remain an excellent program. However, with three losses (all on the road) in their last five games, they're currently not clicking the way that they were earlier in the season. Coach Sean Miller noted: "...Clearly we've hit a couple of bumps in the road." The Hawks have also been struggling, as they've lost four straight. However, a closer look shows that three of the losses each came by only two point (the other was by 7) which is noteworthy, as we're getting more than that to work with here. Prior to that, the Hawks had won nine of their previous 10 games, so it's not like they aren't capable of winning. The Hawks are 4-1 SU/ATS the last five times that they had failed to cover three or more consecutive games. They've beaten Xavier in two of the last three meetings and the lone loss was by four points. I expect another game which comes down to the wire and am taking the points. *Annihilator

Best Bet

I'm taking the points with CINCINNATI.

The Bearcats weren't happy with their last effort: Coach Mick Cronin, who emphasizes rebounding and physical play, had this to say: "Obviously, we got dominated on the defensive glass; that's the story of the game. We lost the effort-related statistics. We got physically outmanned. Other than that, not much to talk about. We just got pushed around." I expect the Bearcats, who have been excellent at home, to respond to their coach's criticism by bouncing back with a massive effort. Cincy is 13-4 at home on the season, outscoring opponents by an impressive 76.2 to 64.6 margin. That includes wins over the likes of UAB, Mississippi State, Notre Dame and Georgetown. Even with the loss to Louisville, the Bearcats are still a profitable 7-4 ATS their last 11 games. The Bearcats are also 7-3 ATS the last 10 times that they were home underdogs in the 3.5 to six range. During the same stretch, the Mountaineers were just 2-8 ATS as road favorites in the -3.5 to -6 range. Look for more of the same here, as the Bearcats bounce back and earn at least another cover. *Best Bet

Main Event

I'm taking the points with UAB.

I successfully played against the Tigers in their last game. That was at UTEP. The Tigers won but were given a tougher test than most expected and failed to cover, what I felt was an inflated pointspread. Tonight, they face an even tougher opponent at an even more difficult venue. Once again, I feel that they are over-valued. In fact, I expect their well- documented conference winning streak to finally come to an end. You may recall the Tigers' last visit here. Memphis went on a 9-1 run over the final 1:23 and won 79-78. While the Blazers easily covered, they weren't happy with the loss. Words were exchanged and tempers flared. Not surprisingly, these teams don't like each other. UAB guard Robert Vaden had this to say: "When we're on the court, I've known and played against those guys. There's going to be some bad blood.... On the court, there's no friends between Memphis and UAB." Last year's 1-point loss was UAB's only loss here in quite some time. In fact, the Blazers are a perfect 12-0 at home on the season and 26-1 their last 27 here. Look for the revenge-minded Blazers to give their guests all they can handle once again, improving to 9-1 ATS the last 10 times that they played a home game with an over/under line in the 130s. *Main Event

TNT GOM

I'm taking the points with HOUSTON.

The Cavaliers are having an excellent season and they've got a great shot at winning the East. That said, they haven't been nearly as strong on the road as they have been at home and I expect them to get "upset" at this evening's extremely difficult venue. Both teams have won five in a row overall. The Rockets have also won eight straight here at home though. Despite failing to cover by half a point last time out, they were still 5-2-1 ATS during that stretch. The Cavs, on the other hand, are 4-4 ATS their last eight on the road and 6-9 ATS their last 15. It's true that the Rockets are without McGrady and also that they're dealing with some new faces in the lineup. However, that has yet to slow them down. In fact, they've actually been scoring more points without T-Mac in the lineup. That's led to them going 7-1 the last eight games without him in the lineup and 16-6 without him for the season. Without McGrady, Artest has been playing a bigger role and he's thrived since doing so. Despite the fact that the Rockets have won 20 of their last 23 games here, we're even being given a couple of extra points to work with. While the points aren't likely to come into play here, it's still worth mentioning that two of Houston's last three losses here have come by only two points - the other came by only five, vs. the Lakers. The Rockets have dominated this series over the years, even in the Lebron era. While they did lose at Cleveland just before Christmas, they're 17-3 the last 20 times that they hosted the Cavs. They're also 55-37 SU the last 92 times that they were attempting to avenge an earlier loss. *TNT GOM

Personal Favorite

I'm laying the small price with the NEW YORK RANGERS.

I lost with the Rangers yesterday. However, I'm not going to let that stop me from backing them again this evening. Despite coming up short yesterday (lost in a shootout) the Rangers really played hard yesterday and finished with a significant (30-20) edge on shots. Yes, the Rangers playing the second of back to back games, which has been factored into the line, providing us with much better value. That shouldn't be overly concerning though as a closer look reveals that they're 3-1 on the season, when playing a home game, after having played the previous day. The lone loss in that situation came vs. Toronto on 2/22, a game which the Rangers also dominated. Looking at the series history between these teams and we find that the Rangers are 7-2 the last nine times that the teams met here at New York. The line was a minimum of -165 for eight of those games, including -230 when the teams met here earlier this season. Tonight's line is much "cheaper," which I feel is providing us with strong value. The Rangers are 11-5 (+3.8) this season after scoring one goal or less in their previous game. Looking back further and we find them at 33-19 (+8.8) their last 52 in that situation. Look for them to bounce back, earn an important two points and get their new coach his first victory. *Personal Favorite

Bell's Best Bets

NCAAB

Virg + 3.5
Cincy + 4.5
Wash - 4
Buff - 1
Stan + 5.5
AZ + 3