LAS VEGAS TECH REPORT (LVTR): VILLANOVA vs GEORGETOWN
(LVTR) SELECTION: VILLANOVA +7
LAS VEGAS TECH REPORT (LVTR): WEST VIRGINIA vs U CONN
Play: U CONN -2
LAS VEGAS TECH REPORT (LVTR): PORTLAND vs SACRAMENTO
Play: SACRAMENTO -3 (NBA)
Frank Rosenthal
NBA HOOPS
803 BLAZERS+3.5
806 SUNS-5
UNDER 238.5
COLLEGE HOOPS
807 NOVA+7
810 UCONN-2.5
815 FSU-1
817 NC ST+6
UNDER 139
822 MARYLAND-5
826 RICHMOND+8
834 PENN ST+8
835 NW UNDER 126
845 OK ST-3.5
850 NEBRASKA-1.5
853 SO CAROLINA+2.5
858 FLORIDA-3
873 FRESNO ST+8
879 AF UNDER 111.5
885 ARIZONA ST+5
Rob Veno
Connecticut Over 139.5 -110
CBB 20* Blue Chip: Florida -3
CBB Mississippi -4.5
CBB UAB -3.5
Bob Balfe
NBA Basketball
Warriors/Suns Over 238.5
College Basketball
Florida State -1.5 over Wake Forest
Alabama +3 over Florida
Billly Coleman
5* Florida
3* Usc, Ga Tech, Oregon, Utah
4* Suns
Larry Ness 20* GOY
San Dieago St.
Oregon
Great Lakes
3*Kent
2*Akron
2*Miami FL
Stan Sharp
Big Bet False Favorite play of the year
Triple Dime
Alabama
Docs
4 Unit Play. #815 Take Florida State -1 over Wake Forest
4 Unit Play. #818 Take Miami -5 over N.C. State
4 Unit Play. #819 Take Virginia (pk) over Georgia Tech
4 Unit Play. #828 Take Temple -7 ½ over LaSalle
5 Unit Play. #830 Take UMASS -3 over Charlotte
4 Unit Play. #840 Take Akron -8 ½ over Central Michigan
4 Unit Play. #854 Take LSU -2 over South Carolina
4 Unit Play. #856 Take Vanderbilt -8 over Auburn
4 Unit Play. #892 Take Stanford -2 ½ over Arizona
Special K
20* LSU
STRIKE POINT SPORTS
4-Unit Play. #854 Take LSU -1 over South Carolina
The Baton Rogue Bengals have really come along nicely to finish the year. LSU has won four of its last five, covering all five games. Conversely, South Carolina has dropped six of its last eight and appear ready for the year to be over. The Tigers won its regular season game vs. the Gamecocks, and they'll take this one as well.
2-Unit Play. #817 Take N.C. State +5 over Miami
Call me crazy, but I could see the Wolfpack come out of nowhere and put together a solid run in this tourney. They may not be playing well right now, but the conference tournaments are a fresh start, and that's exactly what this will be for State. They have the talent to do so, and I expect a very good effort for the dog in this game. Take the points here.
3-Unit Play. #810 Take Connecticut -2.5 over West Virginia
The Mountaineers looked pretty average against one of the weaker teams in the league vs. Providence. They won't be able to handle the Huskies' size in the second round, not to mention UConn is playing too well overall to slip up here. Connecticut sticks to its interior game and comes out on top.
2-Unit Play. #820 Take Georgia Tech -1 over Virginia
Two straight wins coming in for the Yellow Jackets, and that means alot coming from where they were earlier in the season. Tech is also 4-1 ATS in their last five, and they are flat out better than Virginia. A lot more balance, we'll see Georgia Tech advance past the Wahoos in this one.
2-Unit Play. #858 Take Florida -3 over Alabama
The Gators need a win here, and maybe two in the SEC tourney. Alabama hasn't won a conferece game all season on the road, and while this is technically a neutral site, it's not on the Tide's campus, so its more so a road game in their eyes. 'Bama is flat out a mess this year, and Florida will be playing for more here, and they will come out with more. Lay the number with the Gators.
2-Unit Play. #830 Take Massachusetts -3.5 over Charlotte
The Minutemen need this game, even though I think they have showed enough already for a Big Dance invite. UMass should take care of Charlotte, as the 49ers earned a win last night in true garbage fashion. Charlotte got some bogus calls in the final seconds, and quite frankly it should have been Rhode Island in this match-up. Nonetheless, UMass has won six straight coming in to the A-10 tourney, going 5-1 ATS, and they'll take this one by at least twice the number.
2-Unit Play. #843 Take Miami Ohio -1 over Ohio
The Redhawks squeezed out an opening round win in the MAC tourney, and they'll continue their effort to get the automatic bid. Miami blasted the Bobcats the last time they played on March 1, and we'll see them on the right side of this match-up as well.
3-Unit Play. #867 Take Southern Miss -1.5 over UCF
Three straight wins coming in for the Golden Eagles, as well as a 7-3 ATS in their last ten, Southern Miss will make amends for a regular season loss to UCF. Led by Jeremy Wise, the best player on the court, USM will advance in the C-USA tournament.
2-Unit Play. #896 Take Pacific -1.5 over UC Irvine
The two split in the regular season, but the Tigers come in to the tourney in better shape. They'll won four straight, and have shown why they earned the bye in this league. I think they'll have enough to push ahead past Irvine and into the next round.
2-Unit Play. #891 Take Arizona +2.5 over Stanford
The Wildcats have been playing inspired basketball since getting Nick Wise back from injury and in the starting lineup. And with him we've seen 'Zona a much better perimeter team with a quartet of Budinger, Bayless, Wise and McCellan. You add big man Jordan Hill, and this team is a threat. They know a big win over the Trees would be huge, and I think they have plenty in the tank to make it happen. Arizona wins outright.
FERRINGO
2-Unit Play. Take #808 Georgetown (-6) over Villanova
This number has dropped too much. Georgetown is a much better team and they will defend the perimeter much better than Syracuse did. I do expect Nova to hang around – perhaps playing the first half today like they did the second half yesterday – but I think Georgetown will dominate the boards and make its free throws. Villanova’s win yesterday could set them up for a mini-letdown, with everyone spending the last 24 hours telling them that they should be in the tournament. This is still a very young team and I don’t know if they have that second gear.
5-Unit Play. Take #810 Connecticut (-2.5) over West Virginia
Note: This is our Game of the Week.
West Virginia is being absolutely carried by Joe Alexander right now. But if Jeff Adrien – one of the best glue guys in the country – can put the clamps on them I look for a big Connecticut win. The Huskies handled the Mountaineers in Storrs already this season and are the more battle-tested team. WVU has played poorly in its last two games, against St. John’s and Providence. This number reflects a misperception about WVU, a team that’s played a second-rate schedule this year. Connecticut’s size will be too much for the Mountaineers and as long as Connecticut can shoot around 35-40 percent they should be able to handle this spot.
3-Unit Play. Take #860 Mississippi (-4) over Georgia
I hope the oddsmakers are not expecting a huge UGA following at the Dome tonight. They really aren't going to get much of a bump in a sport that the area doesn't really care about. Ole Miss has a ton to play for and they have some veterans who will be suiting up for their last conference tournament. The high-flying Rebels should be able to put the Dawgs out of their misery.
3-Unit Play. Take #830 Massachusetts (-3) over Charlotte
The 49ers scummed out a win last night against Rhode Island, but I don’t think it will happen twice in a row. The Minutemen have won six straight, covering five of those games, and have beaten Charlotte in each of the past two meetings over the last year. They have several explosive scorers and have been shooting the ball exceedingly well. Again, I’m banking on a letdown for a Charlotte team that is on borrowed time. They athleticism of Rhode Island bothered them for 38 of last night’s 40 minutes.
3-Unit Play. Take #840 Akron (-8) over Central Michigan
This number is streaking upwards for a reason. Akron may be the class of the MAC and could hang a big number on a Central Michigan squad that is as up-and-down as it comes.
3-Unit Play. Take #854 LSU (-1) over South Carolina
It’s kind of flown under the radar, but LSU has been playing very well over the past month. Their youngsters look like they are getting it and their athleticism should be too much for South Carolina to overcome. Neither team has been great on the road, but I love the athleticism and hustle of the young Tigers.
3-Unit Play. Take #867 Southern Mississippi (-1.5) over Central Florida
3-Unit Play. Take #892 Stanford (-2.5) over Arizona
3-Unit Play. Take #870 Boise State (-9) over Hawaii
Lenny Stevens
20* Florida
Gold Medal Club
CBB: com- Nevada -8
24 Karat Play Wake Forest
18 Karat -Uconn
18 Karat UAB
Handicapper World
Georgetown -7 (HUGE)
Baylor -9
USC -5
Selective Sports
Portland Trail Blazers Under 205.5 (5 UNITS)
Sacramento Kings
Golden State Warrior Under 238.0 (5 UNITS)
Phoenix Suns
ER Sports
NBA Playmaker: Portland +3.5
CBB Pittsburgh +4.5
CBB 20* Playmaker: Minnesota Under 128
CBB Fresno State +8
CBB Hawaii +9.5
Spritze
direct line.......................tex tech
direct line............................nova
ko.............................lsu
ko.......................mia-fla
mountain west bailout gom.............utah
tko shocker gow........................penn st
tko mismatch.............................g tech
5 star.........................uconn
tko.........................kings
Cokin
fat man plays..............hawaii,oregon
big shot.....................s.carolina
window...........................missouri
under the hat......................mia-fla
3 star............................marquette
3 star.............................florida
total.......................suns over
under the hat.................kings
Feist
steam......................olka st
steam........................virginia
steam.................oregon
steam................tulsa
personal best.....................lsu
inner circle................nova
5 star pac 10 blowout.................ariz st
4 star.........................new mex
total......................suns under
inner circle......................cavs
5 star........................suns