Ron Raymond
5 units - Dallas / St. Louis over 5
5 units Furman + 9
5 units Austin Peay +1.5
Bobby Bo Comp
Washington State
Allen Wong
Oddsmaker Error GOM
Wisconsin- Milwaukee +12
Al
At 7 pm, televised on ESPN-U, our selection is on the NC Wilmington Seahawks minus the points over Hofstra
At 10:05 pm, our selection is on the Memphis Grizzlies plus the points over Sacramento.
Brandon Lang
10 DIME - Louisville
5 DIME - Pistons and Boise State
ATS LOCK
6 units Louisville -2
4 units Wisc GB +15 1/2
4 units Wisc -10 1/2
3 units Wash +16
ATS FINANCIAL
4 units Pacific -5 1/2
3 units Cal Northridge -15 1/2
3 units Valparaiso -11 1/2
EZ Winners
1 STAR: (702) SAN ANTONIO (-4) over Detroit
(Risking $110 to win $100)
7:00PM Central Time
1 STAR: (704) SACRAMENTO (-4) over Memphis
(Risking $110 to win $100)
9:00PM Central Time
NCAA
1 STAR: (753) WASHINGTON STATE (+2) over Usc
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10:00PM Central Time
Mr. A's
Detroit Pistons +4
Phoenix Suns +5
Johnny Guild
Georgia State Panthers +17
Wisconsin Badgers -11.5
Oregon Ducks -6.5
USC Trojans -1
BLACK MAGIC SPORTS
NCAA Basketball:
5 Unit Black Magic CBB Upset of the Week Detroit +2.5
Detroit will pull off the upset tonight as just a small home underdog. They play Cleveland State, a team that will fall victim to their weak schedule thus far. Detroit has had a very tough schedule and it’s only going to make them better in the long haul. They have played Texas A&M, Butler, Depaul and Valparaiso in their last 7 games. This will be a cakewalk for Detroit, believe it or not. Detroit is 13-0 in their last 13 home meetings with Cleveland State. Yet they are an underdog tonight? Give me a break. Cash in with Detroit as the underdog.
3 Unit Sharp Play on Morehead State -1
Eastern Kentucky is just 1-5 on the road this year. Morehead State will defend their home court in a big way tonight. Morehead is unbeaten at 4-0 in home games this season. Morehead won 2 home games before losing 3 straight road games to tough opponents. Now Morehead returns to home where they are the most comfortable. Eastern Kentucky is 1-8 ATS versus terrible teams outscored by their opponents by 8 or more points/game over the last 3 seasons. Morehead State is 13-8 straight up in their last 21 meetings with Eastern Kentucky. Cash in with Morehead State as the favorite.
NBA:
3 Unit Sharp Play on Sacramento Kings -4
This is a crazy series that goes against the Memphis Grizzlies tremendously. The Memphis Grizzlies aim for just their second win in franchise history at Arco Arena on Thursday when they visit the Sacramento Kings. Memphis has lost 17 straight games in Sacramento dating to a 112-108 overtime triumph on April 19, 1998. It was just the franchise's third season, and its leading scorer was Shareef Abdur-Rahim, who is now with the Kings. Memphis has lost seven of nine and owns the third-worst record in the Western Conference. On Tuesday, the Grizzlies endured a 117-101 home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Sacramento is 12-4 ATS after having lost 2 of their last 3 games this season. The Kings will continue their home dominance over Memphis tonight. Cash in with Sacramento as the favorite
Gina-Sports Rumble
Phoenix Suns (25-10) at Utah Jazz (19-17)
Should be an explosive battle tonight between these two hot teams in Utah, but the total set at 220½ is a bit steep. Phoenix and Utah have gone over in four of the last five meeting in Utah, but the total has average 215 points per games in the last six meetings and went over a combined 213 points just once and that was an overtime contest on November 18 2006 in Salt Lake City. Take the under.
Under - 220½
ALEX SMART COMP
Idaho -6.5
The Idaho Vandals have looked very inconsistent so far this season, but tonight against a Louisiana Tech has lost all five of its road games by double digits , they look like a good bet. Final notes & Key Trends: Idaho is 16-6 ATS vs Western Athletic Conference teams.
NORTHCOAST COMPS
3*LOUISVILLE
4*...PACIFIC
John Fina
Pistons
BeatYourBookie
NCAA Basketball
100* Play Furman (+9) over West Carolina.
W. Carolina is 4-12 ATS coming off 2 or more conference games
W. Carolina is 5-19 ATS when revenging a same season loss vs. an opponent
50* Play Eastern Washington (+1) over Idaho State.
Idaho State is 11-26 ATS as a favorite since 1997
Idaho State is 7-19 ATS in January home games
Idaho State is 1-7 ATS coming off a road game
Windy City Sports Consultants
George Wash 10*
Cal-Irvine 10*
USC 10*
Weber St 5*
Tenn St 5*
Paul Leiner
25* NBA Over 203 Mem/Sac
10* CBB Oregon -6
5* CBB West Virginia +2.5
Free Play 5* CBB Illinois +12
Bobby Bo
5* Memphis / Sacramento over 203.5
3* George Washington -2
3* Long Beach St +5
1* Free Play Washington St +1
Drew Gordon:
1. 200,000* Saint Louis
2. 50,000* Wisconsin
3. 50,000* Oregon
1. Saint Louis- The public may remember the days when George Washington was a competitive A-10 team, but sharp bettors know those days are over, at least for the time being. The Colonials have lost 6 of their last 8 (0-3-1 ATS over that span), including a 36-point blowout loss at Alabama in their last one. Tonight they face-off against an underrated Saint Louis squad with a score a settle, and the outlook isn't good for the Colonials.
Saint Louis remembers well their 60-40 embrassment at the hands of George Washington in last year's A-10 conference. In that game both of the Bilikens guards, Lisch and Lidell, struggled mightily, shooting a combined 5 for 15 and commiting 11 turnovers between them. Now both are upperclassmen, and I expect a huge bounce back effort from the more mature backcourt duo tonight.
Another huge difference between these two teams is their effort on the defensive end, as the Bilikens D is rock-solid, allowing 54 ppg on 41% shooting over their last 5 games. Saint Louis plays a more methodical style of game, slowing the pace and trusting their defense to get the stops they need. The fact freshman F Eberhardt is finally starting to live up to his potential, and 7-footer Husak is contributing in regular minutes this season, gives the Bilikens two frontcourt options, on both ends of the court, they did not have last season (Husak played only sparingly last season).
Finally, this George Washington team just isn't as talented as we're used to seeing. Clearly their in rebuilding mode, but they weren't counting on losing PG Travis King either. His absence is the reason this George Washington team is struggling mightily to score points, averaging just 64 ppg on 41% shooting this season. They have some decent frontcourt players, but with no one to penetrate and dish effectively, this team can only go so far. Note F Witherspoon is their leading assist guy with just 26 asissts on the season!
Bottom line, the Bilikens have a score to settle, and tonight, they get their redemption by taking advantage of a rebuilding George Washington team in this one. Bilikens are led by their backcourt, who've had this game circled since their March 9th loss last season (due in a large part to their poor play) and tonight its payback time!
Take Saint Louis plus the points over George Washington as your top-rated play of the day.
2. Wisconsin- What's up with Illinois? Well, besides the fact they've lost 3 straight home game for the first time in almost 9 years, and now have to travel to the Kohl Center to battle a rock-solid Wisconsin team in this one... Everything is fine!
Sarcasm aside, this Illini team is in big trouble, as the Badgers are no joke at home, and it'll show tonight.
While the Illini give trememdous effort on the defensive end, its their offensive futility which has doomed them, averaging 63 ppg on 42% shooting (25% from 3-point) over their last 5 games... And 4 of those 5 games were at Assmebly Hall, so there's no excuse. With offensive numbers like those, teams are free and clear to play zone defense all game long (essentially giving them the 3-point line), because they know the Illini cannot shoot them out of the zone.
That's a scary thought when you consider how well the Badgers defense plays at home, allowing 51 ppg on an outstanding 36% shooting (29% from 3-point). Just ask Iowa, another offensively challenged squad, how good this Wisky defense is, as the Badgers locked them down to 51 points in their last game!
Besides the fact the Illini are just 2-7-1 ATS over their last 10 games, there's some serious match up issues to consider, including the fact the Illini really don't have a go to player. Sure, their frontcourt of Pruitt and Randle are their scoring leaders, but going up against Wisky's Butch and Landry is no easy task, especially on the road. Also, the Badgers trio of guards, Hughes, Flowers and Krabbenhoft are head and shoulders better than the Illini backcourt.
Bottom line, look for a dominating effort from the Badgers in this one, as they protect their house by locking down an already struggling Illinois team in this one. 3 straight home losses is bad enough for their confidence, but as soon as they get down big tonight, you'll see whatever little confidence this Illini team has left disappear. Wisky rolls!
Take Wisconsin at home BIG over Illinois in this Big Ten match up.
3. Oregon- While both these teams sit right next to eachother in the PAC-10 standings, several conclusions have to be made after their most recent efforts.
First, the fact the Bears got thrashed by a solid UCLA team at home was disappointing. They were only 4-point dogs, but despite an overall average effort from the Bruins, they lost 70-58. The Bears got dominated at almost every postion, and the separation between these two teams couldn't have been more evident. Cal's lackadasical defensive effort was unimpressive, and going on the road agaisnt a surging Oregon offense isn't going to help.
Oregon, on the other hand, is coming off a huge confidence building win at Arizona. They shot a blazing 56% from the floor, beating Arizona at their own game, winning handily 84-74 as 7-point road dogs. What's scary is that offensive effort came on the road, where typically the Ducks aren't as nasty. But now, building off that win and returning home, where they average a blistering 93 ppg on 53% shooting (42% from 3-point), the sky is the limit for this Ducks offense.
Granted, the argument against the Ducks usually comes down to the fact they aren't your typical inside/out team. While its true the Bears will have the edge down-low, the Ducks eliminate that edge by running-and-gunning all game long, making for a tough night for anyone not used to that pace, like most bigmen for example.
Finally, while Cal may have the edge down-low, its the Ducks guards, led by Malik Hairston, which will control the tempo of this game. The Ducks offense at home is outstanding, and try as they might to slow the game down, the Bears will eventually be forced to run the basketball... Which is exactly what Oregon wants. In the end, the Ducks get the solid home win and cover, as Cal simply cannot keep up.
Take Oregon at home comfortably over California in this PAC-10 match up.
Mike Lineback COMP
4* San Antonio Spurs 10-January-2008 5:05 PM PST
Spread -3 for Game -110 (@ the greek; still like @ -3.5 -120, buy down if necessary; strong opinion @ -4)
Detroit have played at a high level for so long are primed to give a few games back. Hard to maintain the mentally energy required to sustain such a long run, especially after coming off two consecutive losses to Boston & Dallas & now facing a rested Spurs team (off a loss) in a b2b situation. Tough spot for Detroit. We’ll side with the defending champions (now healthy) laying a small number in the AT&T Center. Play on SAN ANTONIO.
Rocketman COMP
CBB
West Virginia @ Louisville 7:00 PM EST
Play On: 3* Louisville -2
West Virginia is 2-8 ATS since 1997 as a road underdog of 3 points or less. Louisville is 41-11 SU as a favorite last 3 years and 42-9 SU last 3 years at home. Louisville is allowing only 60 points per game overall this year and 57.7 points per game at home this season. Cardinals are 11-3-1 ATS in their last 15 vs. Big East. Cardinals are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. Cardinals are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Thursday games. Cardinals are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games as a home favorite of 0.5-6.5. We'll play Louisville for 3 units tonight! Thanks and good luck, Rocky
Wayne ALLEN ROOT
Chairman - Stanford
Millionaire - Boise St
Money Maker - Washington U
No Limit - USC