SPORTS ADVISORS
Dayton (24-5, 11-13 ATS) at (17) Xavier (23-5, 14-10-2 ATS)
Xavier goes after its third straight win and looks to avenge its first conference loss of the season when it takes on the Flyers at the Cintas Center in a meeting of two of the top three teams in the Atlantic 10.
The Musketeers have had a week off since rolling over St. Joe’s 68-54 as a 3½-point road chalk last Thursday, notching their second straight win (1-0-1 ATS) after a 1-3 SU and ATS hiccup. Xavier, which is 13-1 SU (5-5-2 ATS) on its home floor this season, is outscoring its opponents by an average of more than 10 points per game (73.1-62.7), but that margin increases to 16 ppg at the Cintas Center, where the Musketeers put up 75 ppg and allow 59.
The Flyers topped Temple 70-65 as a 2½-point home chalk Saturday, covering for the second straight outing and ending a two-game SU skid in the process. Dayton is on a 10-3 SU stretch but has gone just 6-7 ATS in that span. For the season, the Flyers are averaging 67.6 ppg and giving up 60.4 ppg, but on the road, they’ve been narrowly outscored by an average final of 68.5-66.2.
Xavier leads the A-10 with an 11-3 SU record, (8-4-2 ATS), including a 7-0 SU and 4-1-2 ATS mark at home. Dayton, meanwhile, is third in the league at 10-4 SU (6-8 ATS), including 3-4 SU and ATS on the road.
Dayton pounded Xavier last month 71-58 as a three-point home pup. The Flyers have cashed in the last two meetings in this rivalry (1-1 SU), following a five-game SU and ATS run by Xavier. Despite last month’s upset, the favorite is 11-3 ATS in the last 14 clashes in this rivalry, and the Musketeers are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings at the Cintas Center.
The Musketeers are on positive pointspread runs of 10-4-2 overall, 4-1-2 at home, 6-1-1 on Thursday, 7-2-1 against winning teams, 7-2 after a spread-cover and 9-3-1 after a SU win. The Flyers are on ATS upticks of 5-1 against winning teams and 7-3 on the road versus teams with a winning home record, but they also carry negative pointspread trends of 1-7 on Thursday, 2-6 after a SU win and 2-5 after a spread-cover.
The under for Xavier is on rolls of 5-0-1 overall (all in the A-10), 5-1 on Thursday and 4-1 against winning teams, and the under for Dayton is on runs of 4-1 against winning teams and 8-3 on Thursday. In addition, the total has stayed low in four of the last five meetings in this rivalry. But the over is on a 12-5-1 streak for the Flyers in Atlantic 10 action.
ATS ADVANTAGE: XAVIER and UNDER
(23) Illinois (23-7, 15-10-1 ATS) at Penn State (20-9, 12-9-1 ATS)
Illinois looks to keep its Big Ten road success going when it travels to State College for a meeting with Penn State, which is looking to sweep this season series and bolster its NCAA Tournament hopes.
The Fighting Illini came up short to then-No. 9 Michigan State on Sunday, losing 74-66 as a two-point home favorite to slow a 5-1 SU surge in Big Ten play (4-2 ATS). On the road this season, Illinois has been outscored by an average final of 63.1-60.2, going 5-4 SU and ATS in the process. But the Illini have won their last three Big Ten roadies (2-1 ATS), putting up 65 ppg and allowing 59.7.
Penn State barely held off Indiana 61-58 Saturday but failed to cover as an overwhelming 14-point chalk for its second consecutive ATS setback. Although the Nittany Lions are 7-4 SU in their last 11, they’ve gone just 5-6 ATS in that stretch, all within the Big Ten. Penn State is averaging 66.1 ppg and allowing 61.4 for the season, but the Nittany Lions get a slight boost at home, scoring 67.3 ppg and yielding 58.2.
Illinois is 11-6 SU in the Big Ten this season (9-7-1 ATS), including 4-4 SU and ATS on the road. Penn State is 9-7 SU (8-7-1 ATS) in league play, going 6-2 SU and 4-3-1 ATS at home.
Penn State has ripped off five straight spread-covers (3-2 SU) in this rivalry, all from the underdog role, including an ugly 38-33 road win catching 9½ points three weeks ago. The visitor is now 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine meetings, though Penn State is 4-2-1 ATS in the last seven battles in State College.
The Illini are just 3-10 ATS in their last 13 Thursday starts, but they are on ATS rolls of 6-1 after a SU loss, 8-2 after a non-cover and 15-7-1 against teams with a winning percentage above .600. The Nittany Lions are on ATS runs of 4-0-1 at home against teams with a winning road record and 7-3-1 coming off a pointspread loss, but they are also just 2-5 ATS in their last seven overall, all in conference play.
The under for Illinois is on a bundle of tears, including 11-3 overall (all in the Big Ten), 4-0 on Thursday, 5-1 on the highway and 9-2 against teams with a winning percentage above .600. Likewise, the under for Penn State is on streaks of 5-2 overall and 8-3-1 on its home floor. Finally, the last meeting between these two fell miles short of the 123-point posted price.
ATS ADVANTAGE: UNDER
California (21-8, 15-11 ATS) at Arizona (18-11, 17-11 ATS)
Two struggling teams needing to firm up their postseason credentials square off when Arizona plays host to California at the McKale Center.
The Wildcats dumped both games on their trip to the Pacific Northwest last weekend, losing to Washington State 69-53 as a three-point underdog last Thursday, then falling to No. 21 Washington 83-78 as an eight-point pup Saturday. Arizona has now lost three in a row (2-1 ATS) following a seven-game SU win streak (6-1 ATS). Returning to Tucson may help, as the Wildcats are 14-2 on their home floor, averaging 75.6 ppg this season while allowing 65.2.
The Golden Bears got a split at home last weekend, edging USC 81-78 in overtime laying four points, then coming up just short to UCLA 72-68 as a 2½-point pup. Cal, which has followed a four-game SU and ATS surge with a 1-2 SU and 0-3 ATS skid (all in the Pac-10), is 1-4 SU and ATS in its last five conference road games, averaging 65.8 ppg and giving up 70.8.
Arizona is 8-8 SU (10-6 ATS) in Pac-10 play this season, including 6-1 SU and ATS on its home court. California is 10-6 SU (8-8 ATS) in league games, with a 3-4 SU and ATS road record.
Arizona is on a 4-1 SU run (3-2 ATS) in this rivalry, though Cal rolled 69-55 as a 4½-point home chalk in early January. In fact, the favorite is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
The Wildcats are on ATS upswings of 5-1 overall (all in the Pac-10), 5-0 at home, 7-1 against winning teams, 6-0 against teams with a winning percentage above .600, 11-4 after a SU loss and 5-2 after a spread-cover. On the flip side, the Golden Bears are on ATS dips of 1-6 after a non-cover, 1-4 on the road, 1-4 after a SU loss and 2-5 against teams with a winning percentage above .600.
The over for Arizona is on tears of 5-1 overall, 5-0 at home, 11-2 against winning teams and 23-11 on Thursday, and the over for Cal is on streaks of 20-9 on the road, 4-1 on Thursday, 12-4 against winning teams and 24-8 on Pac-10 play. Also, in this rivalry, the total has gone high in 12 of the last 16 meetings overall and six of the last eight in Tucson.
ATS ADVANTAGE: ARIZONA and OVER
NBA
Dallas (37-24, 29-32 ATS) at New Orleans (37-22, 24-33-2 ATS)
The Hornets go after their sixth consecutive win when they play host to the Mavericks in a Southwest Division battle at New Orleans Arena.
New Orleans swept a two-game road trip earlier this week, edging New Jersey 99-96 Sunday as a 4½-point chalk and beating Philadelphia 98-91 Monday giving two points, with the spread-cover against the 76ers halting a five-game ATS slide. The Hornets have been pulling out close victories throughout their five-game surge, winning each game by seven points or less – including a one-point win and a pair of three-point victories – while outscoring opponents by an average final of 98.8-94.6. However, Byron Scott’s squad is just 5-4 SU and 3-6 ATS in its last nine at home.
Dallas upended San Antonio 107-102 as a three-point home favorite Wednesday, and the Mavericks have now alternated ATS wins and losses over their last 12 games. On the road this season, the Mavericks are averaging 97.3 ppg while allowing 99.0, and Rick Carlisle’s club is in an 0-4 SU and ATS rut on the highway, losing all four contests by seven points or more. Finally, the SU winner has cashed in each of the Mavericks’ last 10 as a visitor and 20 of their last 21 on the road.
New Orleans has won three in a row in this divisional rivalry (2-1 ATS), but this is only the second time this season these teams have met, with the Hornets posting a 104-97 road win as a 4½-point chalk in January. Dallas is 1-4 ATS in its last five trips to the Big Easy, the favorite is 7-2 ATS in the last nine clashes and the home team is on a 7-3 ATS run.
Along with their current 1-5 ATS slide, the Hornets are in pointspread ruts of 1-4 in the Western Conference and 3-12 in Thursday games. Likewise, the Mavericks are on several ATS slides, including 0-4 on the road, 1-4 in division play, 1-4 against winning teams and 6-21 on Thursday.
The under for New Orleans is on a 9-3 run against division foes, and the under for Dallas is on rolls of 9-4 playing on no rest, 5-1 on the road and 4-2 in the Southwest Division. However, the over for the Hornets is on streaks of 12-4 against the West and 8-3 on Thursday, and in this rivalry, the total has gone high in four of the last five meetings in New Orleans.
ATS ADVANTAGE: NEW ORLEANS
Portland (38-22, 31-29 ATS) at Denver (39-22, 32-28-1 ATS)
The surging Trail Blazers head to the Mile High city to take on the Nuggets in a Northwest Division clash at the Pepsi Center.
Portland followed up Sunday’s 102-84 thumping of the Spurs by barely getting past the Pacers 107-105 last night, overcoming an eight-point deficit in the fourth quarter but failing to cover as a 10-point home chalk. The Blazers are now 13-5 SU and 11-7 ATS in their last 18 outings. However, Portland is under .500 on the road this season (13-17 SU, 12-18 ATS), including dropping five of their last six as a visitor (2-4 ATS) while averaging 95 ppg and allowing 98.3 ppg.
Denver, with leading scorer Carmelo Anthony sitting out because of a one-game, team-issued suspension, lost at Detroit 100-95 as a three-point road pup Tuesday night, dropping the Nuggets to 1-6 SU and 2-5 ATS in their last seven starts, including back-to-back losses and non-covers. On the year, Denver has averaged 102.8 ppg and given up a shade less at 100.4, though the margin has been slightly more comfortable at home, where the Nuggets average 105.1 ppg and yield 100.3 in posting a 22-7 record (16-12-1 ATS).
These teams split a home-and-home series on back-to-back nights in December, with Denver winning 97-89 as a 2½-point home favorite and Portland prevailing101-92 giving eight points a night later. The underdog is 22-10-1 ATS in the last 33 clashes, but the Nuggets are on ATS rolls of 23-9-1 overall in this rivalry and 12-5 at the Pepsi Center.
The Blazers are on ATS upswings of 5-2 overall, 4-1 in division play and 5-2 against winning teams, but they also carry negative ATS streaks of 6-13 on the road and 2-5 going on no rest. The Nuggets are on a 1-5 ATS skid playing on one day’s rest, but they are on positive pointspread runs of 11-5 on Thursday and 5-1 at home against teams with a losing road record.
The under is 8-1 in Portland’s last nine division games and 4-1 in Denver’s last five against winning teams. However, the over is on rolls for Portland of 5-1-1 overall, 7-3 on the road and 5-0 against teams with a win percentage above .600, and the over for Denver is on runs of 13-6 in the division and 6-2 following a day off. Finally, the total has hurdled the posted price in nine of the last 12 series meetings between these rivals at the Pepsi Center.
ATS ADVANTAGE: OVER
Cajun Sports
Bowling Green Falcons @ Miami-Ohio Redhawks
Selection: 2* Bowling Green Falcons +8
Millett Hall in Oxford Ohio will be the site of tonights Mid American Conference clash between the host Miami-Ohio Redhawks and the visiting Falcons from Bowling Green. These two teams have already met once this season back on January 20th at Bowling Green with the visitor coming away with the win as the Redhawks score 67 as a 3.5 point road favorite and only allow the Falcons to score 60 points in the win. The visitor tonight is playing with revenge and the Falcons have had a decent amount of ATS success in Oxford posting a record of 7-2 ATS in their last nine visits. We also note comparing their opponents the Falcons have had the better end of the deal with a record of 10-3 SU and 9-4 ATS averaging 61.2 points per game and allowing 60.5 points per game. The Redhawks are 8-5 SU and 7-6 ATS averaging 61.6 points per game and allowing 55.8 points per game. The points per game differential is a bit misleading and helps us here, it appears the linesmaker has once again given too much credit to this Redhawks team making them an 8 point favorite over the Falcons. Our Team Performance Ratings Index show the Redhawks with only a 2.8 point edge in this contest and our Math Model Index is not far behind with Miami-Ohio winning this game by 3.5 points. The Falcons also enter tonights contest with momentum coming off back-to-back wins over Kent State at home 67 to 66 as a 1 point home underdog and at Akron 50 to 46 as a 10 point road underdog. There may be some concern for a letdown after such a huge upset win in their last game but the fact they won that game coming off an underdog win in their previous game and add to that this is a conference rival they are facing with revenge so throw the letdown theory out and take the points here as the Falcons keep this one close to the very end.
Graded Selection: 2* Bowling Green Falcons 61 Miami-Ohio Redhawks 64
Marc Lawrence
Play On: Kent State
The Flashes host the Bulls in a key MAC clash at the MAC Center with double-digit loss revenge on their minds. That fits nicely into Kent's 9-2 ATS mark when playing with same season double-digit loss revenge. With Buffalo in off an upset win at Ohio and the Flashes in off back-to-back losses, look for Kent to get their revenge here tonight.
Dave Cokin
San Jose State @ Nevada
Play: San Jose State +9'
Nevada just scored its best win in what has been a frustrating campaign as they dumped Utah State. The Wolfpack also knocked off VCU in the Bracket Buster, so it looks as though they may finally be rounding into form. That makes UNR very live with the WAC Tourney taking place in Reno. But I'm still not convinced they're ready to be spotting any big numbers. They're just 2-9 as home chalk this season, and if this gets to double digits, note that Nevada is 0-6 laying ten or more this year. UNR already beat the Spartans in San Jose and could take this game lightly, as it actually doesn't mean all that much. I'll opt for San Jose to keep it competitive and will lean toward taking the points.
Jimmy The Moose
Portland Trail Blazers at Denver Nuggets
Prediction: Denver Nuggets
Portland is 6-13 ATS in their last 19 road games. In their last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning home record Portand is 3-9 at the window. In their last 7 games played with 0 day rest the Trail Blazers are 2-5 ATS. Denver is 19-7-1 ATS in their last 27 games as a home favorite between 5 and 10.5. In their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record the Nuggets are 5-1 ATS. Portland is 5-12 ATS in their last 17 trips to Denver. The Nuggets are 23-9-1 ATS in the last 33 meetings. Play on the Denver Nuggets -.
JIM FEIST
DALLAS MAVERICKS / NEW ORLEANS HORNETS
Take Over
Dallas is not a strong defensive team, preferring to push the ball up the court with an uptempo attack. The Mavs will have tried defensive legs this game, playing their third game in four nights, plus the second of a back to back spot after playing rival San Antonio last night. New Orleans has a powerful one-two offensive punch with David West and Chris Paul. West was chosen the Western Conference player of the week on the strength of his 28.5 points and 10.5 rebounds in four Hornets' victories. The new week brought more of the same stellar production. When these teams met in January the game sailed over the total and this is another good spot for an uptempo game. Play the Mavs/Hornets over the total.
Jeff Benton
I’ve hit five my last eight free plays after misfiring on UNLV last night. For Thursday, we’ll stay out west and back Arizona as a small home favorite against Cal.
I’ll be honest with you: I was all set to use the Wildcats as a premium selection today, but with the status of star forward Jordan Hill (ankle sprain) in question, I just couldn’t pull the trigger. By all accounts, Hill is going to try to give it a go after severely spraining his ankle with eight minutes to go in Saturday’s 83-78 loss at Washington as an 8½-point road underdog. But with or without the 6-foot-10 junior – who is averaging 18.2 points and 11 boards per contest – I still like the Wildcats’ chances tonight against the Bears.
Yes, they’ve lost three straight games, but all were on the road. The last time Arizona was at home, it posted impressive wins over USC (83-76) and UCLA (84-72), cashing easily in both contests. In fact, Arizona has won five straight at home both SU and ATS and is 6-1 SU and ATS in Pac-10 home games. True, Hill has been a big part of that success, but he hasn’t done it alone, as veterans like Chase Budinger and Nic Wise have contributed.
As for the Bears, they’ve lost four of their last five road games both SU and ATS, with the only win coming at last-place Oregon. Cal has also failed to cover in eight of its last 12 contests, going 1-4 ATS as an underdog during this stretch. Granted, the Bears hammered Arizona 69-55 as a 4 ½-point home favorite in the first meeting, but that was way back on Jan. 2 (the Pac-10 opener for both teams). And prior to that, Arizona had won four straight against Cal and gone 3-0 ATS in the previous three.
Bottom line: This game means much more to Arizona (which needs every victory it can get to bolster a so-so NCAA Tournament resume) than it does to Ca (which is all but assured of getting its ticket to the Big Dance punched). Because of Hill’s injury and uncertain status, we’re getting Arizona – which is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 and has cashed in five straight games as a home favorite – at a devalued price. I’m confident that even if Hill isn’t his usual productive self that his teammates will pick him up and guide the Wildcats to a comfortable win.
4♦ ARIZONA
Matt Rivers
For Thursday take South Carolina at home.
How crazy is this, the South Carolina Gamecocks hosting the Tennessee Volunteers at the end of the basketball season, yes basketball season, with the winner getting the SEC East crown!?!??! The perennial doormat 'Cocks are no longer that and deserve this situation as they have been great this season, relative to seasons past.
Tennessee probably is still the more talented and blue chip laden team but I truly cannot trust Bruce Pearl's Vols. Sure they just went to Gainesville and looked very good in dismantling the Gators but UT has been extremely inconsistent this season and I really cannot see them going on the road and winning once again, I just can't.
Devan Downey is a total stud and others like Zam Frederick, Dominique Archie, Mike Holmes are no joke right now. Darrin Horn has done an amazing job and this SC team is very confident right now and should flat out take care of business here once again at home.
I have backed the Gamecocks a ton this season and save the time I went against them with Kentucky a few weeks ago have won a ton of cash in backing them. These guys have won eight in a row at home including solid wins over Florida, Auburn, Kentucky and others. They have also won in Rupp against the Wildcats, in Waco against Baylor when the Bears were still good, at Alabama and covered easily at LSU and Florida. The fluke factor is long gone.
The Vols do have an upside and should be in this thing but after 40 minutes Tyler Smith and the fellas are too inconsistent to fully believe in even if the last game was good.
The champion South Carolina Gamecocks in hoops, wow!
Sports Gambling Hotline
Portland +4' at DENVER
Our free play run stands at 20-8-2 the last 30 days!
Take the points tonight as Portland visits Denver.
The Blazers come into this one "blazing", winners of 3 straight, and 6 of 8 overall. Portland has also covered in 6 of those 8 games.
The Nuggets have a bit of a chemistry problem going on right now, as Carmelo Anthony, and coach George Karl once again don't see eye-to-eye.
Denver has dropped their last pair of games, and have also dropped 5 of their last 7, while going just 1-6 against the spread in those games.
Series numbers show Portland with the last win, and cover in December, as the Blazers have now scored straight up wins in 3 of the last 5 in this rivalry.
With Denver having some in-fighting going on, we will side with the visiting Blazers plus the points to stay inside of the number tonight in the Mile High city.
Play on the Blazers.
2♦ PORTLAND
Bobby Maxwell
Oregon State +18 at UCLA
Oregon State relies on defense and keeping the score low to remain in games. The Beavers will do that tonight so let's go ahead and grab the points with them tonight at UCLA.
Oregon State has won three of four (3-1 ATS) but they're coming off a tough rivalry loss at Oregon on Sunday, falling 79-69 as two-point 'dogs. The Beavers allow just 62.6 points a game while the Bruins give up 63.7 per contest. The key to this one will be Oregon State's defense and limiting the turnovers.
Lately, UCLA's defense hasn't been so good, allowing 76.2 points a game and almost 51 percent shooting from the field. The Bruins beat the Beavers 69-46 back on Jan. 2 as 15-point favorites but that was before the Beavers had figured out what was going to work. They are 6-2 ATS in their last eight against teams with winning records, 4-1 ATS following a non-cover and 4-1 ATS on Thursdays.
UCLA is just 1-4-1 ATS in its last six overall, all against Pac-10 rivals.
Let's grab all these points tonight and play the Beavers as they at least keep it respectable at UCLA.
2♦ OREGON STATE
Indian Cowboy
Take Illinois over Penn State
I understand that it is Senior Night for Penn State, but I also understand that Penn State beat this Illini team 33-38 on the road in Champagne last time out. Illinois certainly remembers that loss and they also understand the fact that they need to close the season off strong after a disappointing effort against Michigan State at home. Let's not forget that Illinois shoots 71.7 percent from the charity stripe while Penn State shoots 64.5 percent from the line. In a close contest, this will certainly come into play.
Doc's Sports
Take Edmonton @ Ottawa Over 5½
The Oilers are embarking on a four game road trip and it did not start well on Tuesday, when they gave up six goals in rout to a loss against Nashville. Now they travel north to play the Senators, a team that has lost three straight home games. Ottawa goalies cannot seen to keep the puck out of the net and thus this sets up a perfect situation for a strong play with the over. Ottawa has given up 10 goals in their last two games and with their offense starting to come around, we will not worry about who wins this game and just collect with the over.
LT Profits
Buffalo +5.0
This line between the Buffalo Bulls and the Kent State Golden Flashes seems to be based more on reputation than reality, as we expect the Bulls to show that they are the class of the MAC this season with a nice road win here.
The Bulls are now 18-9 straight up this season, and after hitting a bit of a lull, they snapped out of it last game by winning outright at Ohio on Sunday. Buffalo has not minded traveling one bit this season, as they are currently 10-5 straight up and 8-6 against the spread away from home.
This record includes a nice 5-2 conference road mark, where they have beaten their road MAC opponents by an average of +3.1 points. Not that surprisingly, the Bulls are 3-0-1 ATS in this road underdog role inside the conference, with all three covers being outright upsets.
Now the Flashes are traditionally conference kingpins, but Kent is just 16-13 SU overall this season including 8-6 in MAC play. They have burned a lot of money while going 9-16 ATS on the year, and they lost to these Bulls by 11 points in Buffalo in January. Also, while they are 11-3 SU at home, they are still only 5-6 ATS n their lined home games.
Finally, Buffalo still needs to win this game as they are currently tied with Bowling Green at 10-4 in the MAC East Division, so look for them to get that needed victory in an upset.
Pick: Buffalo +5
James Patrick
Fresno State vs. Boise State
Our Thursday selection in College Basketball action is Boise State Broncos as they look to avenge a (88-82) loss to the Bulldogs. Boise State is 13-6 ATS in Thursday action and Fresno State is 2-10-1 ATS in the past 13 series meetings.
DUNKEL
Portland at Denver
The Blazers look to take advantage of a Denver team that is 1-7 ATS in its last eight games. Portland is the pick (+5) according to Dunkel, which has the Nuggets favored by only 3. Dunkel Pick: Portland (+5).
Game 701-702: Dallas at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 119.111; New Orleans 121.633
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 2 1/2; 183 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 703-704: Portland at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 120.279; Denver 123.187
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 3; 194 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 5; 198 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Portland (+5); Under
NCAAB
Louisiana Tech at Idaho
The Bulldogs are 10-2 ATS in road games and face an Idaho team that is 1-2 ATS as a home favorite between 3 1/2 and 6 points. Louisiana Tech is the underdog pick (+4) according to Dunkel, which has Idaho favored by only 1 1/2.
Game 705-706: St. Joseph's at Temple
Dunkel Ratings: St. Joseph's 58.134; Temple 61.074
Dunkel Line: Temple by 3
Vegas Line: Temple by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Joseph's (+7 1/2)
Game 707-708: Providence at Villanova
Dunkel Ratings: Providence 61.241; Villanova 75.547
Dunkel Line: Villanova by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Villanova by 10
Dunkel Pick: Villanova (-10)
Game 709-710: Ohio at Akron
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio 51.070; Akron 64.104
Dunkel Line: Akron by 13
Vegas Line: Akron by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Akron (-7 1/2)
Game 711-712: Tennessee at South Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 64.082; South Carolina 71.243
Dunkel Line: South Carolina by 7
Vegas Line: South Carolina by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: South Carolina (-1 1/2)
Game 713-714: Buffalo at Kent State
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 53.946; Kent State 58.203
Dunkel Line: Kent State by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Kent State by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+5 1/2)
Game 715-716: Bowling Green at Miami (OH)
Dunkel Ratings: Bowling Green 53.922; Miami (OH) 56.275
Dunkel Line: Miami (OH) by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Miami (OH) by 7
Dunkel Pick: Bowling Green (+7)
Game 717-718: Dayton at Xavier
Dunkel Ratings: Dayton 62.313; Xavier 68.794
Dunkel Line: Xavier by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Xavier by 10
Dunkel Pick: Dayton (+10)
Game 719-720: California at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: California 69.030; Arizona 72.570
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona by 4
Dunkel Pick: California (+4)
Game 721-722: Stanford at Arizona State
Dunkel Ratings: Stanford 63.771; Arizona State 74.654
Dunkel Line: Arizona State by 11
Vegas Line: Arizona State by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona State (-9 1/2)
Game 723-724: Fresno State at Boise State
Dunkel Ratings: Fresno State 49.705; Boise State 59.176
Dunkel Line: Boise State by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Boise State by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boise State (-7 1/2)
Game 725-726: Louisiana Tech at Idaho
Dunkel Ratings: Louisiana Tech 55.607; Idaho 57.137
Dunkel Line: Idaho by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Idaho by 4
Dunkel Pick: Louisiana Tech (+4)
Game 727-728: San Jose State at Nevada
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose State 52.724; Nevada 59.354
Dunkel Line: Nevada by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Nevada by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose State (+9 1/2)
Game 729-730: Long Beach State at Cal Poly
Dunkel Ratings: Long Beach State 52.181; Cal Poly 51.058
Dunkel Line: Long Beach State by 1
Vegas Line: Long Beach State by 2
Dunkel Pick: Cal Poly (+2)
Game 731-732: CS-Northridge at UC Davis
Dunkel Ratings: CS-Northridge 53.900; UC Davis 53.710
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: UC Davis by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: CS-Northridge (+1 1/2)
Game 733-734: UC-Riverside at UC-Santa Barbara
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Riverside 51.759; UC-Santa Barbara 55.809
Dunkel Line: UC-Santa Barbara by 4
Vegas Line: UC-Santa Barbara by 6
Dunkel Pick: UC-Riverside (+6)
Game 735-736: Oregon at USC
Dunkel Ratings: Oregon 54.140; USC 71.269
Dunkel Line: USC by 17
Vegas Line: USC by 14
Dunkel Pick: USC (-14)
Game 737-738: Oregon State at UCLA
Dunkel Ratings: Oregon State 62.035; UCLA 77.219
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 15
Vegas Line: UCLA by 18 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oregon State (+18 1/2)
Game 739-740: Indiana State vs. Drake
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana State 56.329; Drake 56.062
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Drake by 3
Dunkel Pick: Indiana State (+3)
Game 741-742: Missouri State vs. Wichita State
Dunkel Ratings: Missouri State 55.444; Wichita State 57.634
Dunkel Line: Wichita State by 2
Vegas Line: Wichita State by 3
Dunkel Pick: Missouri State (+3)
Game 743-744: Illinois at Penn State
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois 66.370; Penn State 68.942
Dunkel Line: Penn State by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Illinois by 2
Dunkel Pick: Penn State (+2)
NHL
Pittsburgh at Florida
The Penguins are coming off a 3-1 win over Tampa Bay, but are just 4-12 after winning by 2 goals or more in their previous game. Florida is the pick according to Dunkel, which has the Panthers favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Florida.
Game 1-2: Calgary at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 11.853; Philadelphia 12.954
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 3-4: Phoenix at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 10.989; Boston 12.574
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 5-6: NY Rangers at NY Islanders
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 11.219; NY Islanders 11.920
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 7-8: Toronto at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 11.247; Washington 11.577
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 9-10: Edmonton at Ottawa
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 11.243; Ottawa 11.721
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 11-12: Pittsburgh at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 11.917; Florida 12.867
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 13-14: Columbus at Nashville
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 11.990; Nashville 11.689
Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 15-16: Minnesota at San Jose
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 11.042; San Jose 11.859
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 17-18: Dallas at Los Angeles
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 11.493; Los Angeles 11.789
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A