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3* Suns -2
2* Seattle +15
Winner's Circle
MISSISSIPPI -2 5 UNITS
Balfe
Sac Kings +6
Ohio State -2.5
WILL SYKES
WARRIORS vs ATLANTA
SYKE-O-ANALYSIS: Need I saw more here? The Warriors are put in a bad MATCH UP here. The Hawks are a way better team, and MATCH UP way better than the Warriors. We'll start with Davis VS Bibby, Davis is a great scorer no doubt, but Bibby can produce those points as well along with that he'll have a little more edge defensive wise, along with that, Bibby in their last match up was still suffering from a bad heal, that was healing but still played that last game. 6'3" Monta Ellis VS 6'7" Joe Johnson. I know Monta is that quicker little guard that has been proving himself every game putting up an average of a little more than 20 points last month boosting his average to 19ppg. But did you know that Joe Johnson has the same presence on the court? Proving himself as well and scoring 20ppg. He'll be the tallest guard out on the floor tonight (and after Monta pulling 10 boards his last game against Portland, I doubt he'll get half of that tonight). Josh Smith VS Jackson is the only match up we didn't see last game due to the sprained ankle Jackson had, but IMO this will be the best match up tonight. Wright VS Williams battle of the forwards will be tough, we know Wright is still in the molding process so we'll see what he's made of tonight. And as for the Centers, we know that Biedrins will still be out, and Webber has a tweaked left knee from his last game, so he'll be game time decision. Al Horford has a big advantage tonight, already considering that the Hawks have already out rebounded the Warriors in their last match up (53-40) If the Warriors don't score 110-120 tonight, they'll easily lose this game. Even in their last match up, the Hawks turned the ball over 21 times, 7 more TOs than the Warriors, and on top of that shot a little less in percentage wise than the Warriors. So with all the Hawks troubles in their last game, they still happened to beat the Warriors by 7 points on the road. Don't get psyched out tonight by taking the road dogs that can't even beat this same team at home. Take this game as 4* DIAMOND MISS MATCH UP. Just stick with Sykes and you won't be psyched.
4* DIAMOND MISS-MATCH-UP: Atlanta Hawks -2
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Chicago Over 208
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BURNS BLUE CHIP
UNDER Suns/Blazers
Game: Phoenix Suns vs. Portland Trail Blazers
Prediction: under Reason: I'm playing on the Suns and Blazers to finish UNDER the total. Many are saying that the Suns recent problems are because they acquired Shaq. O'Neal says the problems are on defense: "We have to have some urgency and stop some people. I'm fitting in. I'm swinging the ball to the top and I'm only taking four or five shots a game. I'm just rebounding and trying to fit in. But right now we just have to stop people." I expect Shaq's new teammates to follow his lead and to play with more passion on the defensive side of the ball this evening. We're getting a generously high number due to the fact that the Suns have played four consecutive high-scoring games. However, its worth noting that the Suns have seen the UNDER go 21-15-1 the past three seasons after playing three or more consecutive games which finished above the number. Additionally, they've seen the UNDER go 6-3 this season when playing a road game which had an over/under line ranging from 205 to 209.5. Meanwhile, we find the UNDER at a perfect 4-0 when the Blazers have played a home game with an over/under line in the same range. Looking back a bit further and we find the UNDER at 7-1 when the Blazers have played a home game with a total ranging from 205 to 209.5. The Blazers gave up 110 at high-scoring Golden State last time out. They've seen the UNDER go 11-6 on the season after allowing 105 or more points in their previous game though and a highly profitable 68-40-2 (63%) against teams with a winning record over the past three seasons. Look for those numbers to improve as this evening's final combined score finishes lower than expected. *Blue Chip
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INDIAN COWBOY
PLAY OF THE DAY: TORONTO vs ORLANDO
Play: Orlando Magic -8.5 (POD)
Comments: INDIAN COWBOY'S PLAY OF THE DAY: Magic -8.5 (POD) The Magic have every reason to pound the Raptors today - after all, in a game where the Raptors were small favorites they beat the Magic fairly handily at home by double-digits as the second half did the Magic in. The Magic take losses very personally as they lost to the Sixers on the road in a revenge game, only to come back home and pound the Knicks. Now, they face a Raptors team that lost to one of the worst teams in the league on the road to the Bobcats and with no Bosh, this team struggles on the offensive and defensive end. Look for the Raptors to chuck up plenty of outside shots and the Magic to get revenge from an earlier loss on the road and hit the free throw line quite often in this game. The Raps are just 3-7 ATS as underdogs and most of those games were with Bosh and the Magic have covered the last 4 ballgames at home.
CHARLOTTE vs MINNESOTA
Play: MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES -4.5
Comments: INDIAN COWBOY SELECTION: MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES -4.5 ^^^ Timberwolves -4.5 ^^^ I have consistently faded the Bobcats on the road as I have note this team is good for a spread cover now and then at home such as against the Hawks or the Bosh-less Raptors, but on the road, this team struggles. If you remember, my game of the month was on the Knicks fading this team on the road, this team lost by 20 points to Detroit and has consistently lost by double-digits with the exception of the Celtics yesterday who they lost to by 8 points. The Twolves come off a disappointing overtime loss to the Sonics at home so they will undoubtedly be ready for this game and yes, no Corey Brewer, but the Bobcats bench still lacks depth and every second half, typically in the 3rd quarter, this team begins to fade because of their lack of legs. I like the fact they come off a win and the Twolves come off a loss so that motivation is there for the twolves to pick up a win. Remember, the twolves did beat the Jazz at home and nearly beat the Spurs at home with revenge at home. They also defeated the Bulls at home which was a 5* game of the month selection for me before. The Twolves can hang in there and cover this spread in my opinion. The Twolves are 8-0 ATS following a loss.
IOWA vs NORTHWESTERN
Play: NORTHWESTERN -1.5
Comments: INDIAN COWBOY SELECTION: Northwestern -1.5 ^^^ This is a good spot for Northwestern and I'll take them on the short spread against Iowa. As I mentioned on the research, Northwestern has come very close to defeating some teams at home including losing to Indiana by 3 at home. Is this team incredible and can play fantastic basketball? No. But, they did beat Michigan on the road, come off a 25 point loss to Purdue which doesn't make any team happy, they have this game and at home against Wisconsin in what is their senior night and this is their best chance of winning a ballgame before the season is out. Heck, this team lost by a bucket last time out on the road at Iowa so why not being able to defeat them at home coming home after a terrible loss with some revenge. Iowa is a sound team but has lost 6 of their last 7 ballgames including to Penn State on the road. Frankly, this game can go either way, but I will take my chances with the home team, with some revenge and slightly going against the public here. Iowa is 1-6 ATS against teams with a winning % of less than .400 meaning they struggle against the weaker teams in the conference when given a stronger line to cover because they are "Iowa" and the Hawkeye's are 0-6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings
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3*Texas
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4*Nwestern
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3* Utep
3* Orlando
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4* Phoenix
3* Seattle
4* Ohio U
4* Va Tech
3* Wright St
LAS VEGAS TECH REPORT
PHOENIX SUNS -2
Frank Rosenthal
NBA HOOPS
501 WARRIORS+2.5
OVER 220
504 MAGIC UNDER 210.5
510 BULLS-10
514 BLAZERS+2.5
UNDER 209
COLLEGE HOOPS
519 MIAMI OHIO+6
OVER 123
523 WAKE FOREST+6.5
UNDER 138
531 NEBRASKA+13.5
533 UTEP UNDER 151
535 FSU+17.5
UNDER 157
541 ARKANSAS+2.5
543 COLORADO+16.5
Marc Lawrence
Triple Dime Bet
New Mexico -6.0 vs 539 UNLV
Play On: New Mexico
Note: Lobos return to Albuquerque for their final home game of the season with major revenge on their minds tonight from a 19-point loss suffered in Las Vegas earlier this season. Playing off an immediate home loss on a court where they are 15-2 this season, we can look for a big effort from New Mexico this evening. For openers, the Lobos are 8-0 SU and 6-0 ATS at home in games off an immediate home loss since 2002. They are are also 13-0 SU and ATS at home with same season double-digit revenge when they own a winning record versus an opponent off a win of less than 30 points. With UNLV looking dead ahead to a season ending same season revenge game at home against Utah on Saturday, we'll stay at home in The Pit with the Lobos this evening.
Bonus Play: Ohio U - Bobcats play with same season revenge on a home court where they are 11-0 this year. Akron is off its 20th in of the season while OU is 5-1 SU and ATS home off a loss in this series.
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20 Dime –
MISSISSIPPI
Take Mississippi as the small home chalk tonight over Arkansas.
Arkansas has a poor 1-5 ATS mark as a road dog this year, and their lack of defense has been the reason why they haven’t enjoyed any success away from home.
The Razorbacks give up an average of 75 ppg on the road this year, which should bode well for the up-tempo Rebels, who average 81 ppg.
This game takes on double significance in that it’s senior night and it’s likely a do-or-die game for Ole Miss’ remote NCAA chances.
Take Mississippi as the small home chalk as they grab the cash with the win and cover.
10 Dime –
OHIO STATE
Take Ohio State as the small home chalk tonight over Purdue.
This is it for the Buckeyes if they want any chance at an NCAA-bid. They haven’t been able to secure any kind of signature win, but getting past Purdue would be a nice feather in the cap late in the season.
Purdue has lost seven-straight games at Columbus, and they will be facing a Buckeyes team that is allowing opponents to shoot just 38.2 percent from the field – tops in the Big Ten.
Ohio State had won eight straight in this series before losing to the Boilermakers back in January, so it’s not like they aren’t comfortable playing this team.
Take Ohio State as the small home chalk as they grab the win and cover.
5 Dime –
WARRIORS
Take Golden State tonight over Atlanta.
This is a revenge spot for the Warriors, who dropped a seven-point decision to the Hawks at home on February 22.
The Warriors were without Stephen Jackson in that loss to the Hawks, but he’s back in the lineup and had 29 points in Sunday’s win over Portland.
The Hawks have been struggling lately, losing nine of their last 12.
I like the Warriors better in this spot having revenge motive and a healthy Jackson back in the lineup.
Take Golden State as they get it done on the road tonight over Atlanta.
Dr. Bob
I was 2-0 on my Monday Best Bets, winning 2-Stars with Western Carolina +13 1/2 and winning 3-Stars with Utah -5 1/2. The line on Utah was -6 at half the books I monitor and when that is the case I use the line at CRIS (the biggest sportsbook) and the line at CRIS was -5 1/2 at 3 pm PST when I released the Best Bet on my Best Bets release page. The line also closed at -5 1/2 everywhere, so hopefully you got the best of the line on that game. I think the Jazz would have won by more than 6 points had Andre Kirilenko not been injured in the 1st quarter. I am only 130-122-5 on my Basketball Best Bets for the season, and 330-315-14 on a Star Basis, but that's a loss of -16.5 Stars at -1.10 odds.
Northern Illinois (+7 ½) over BALL STATE, 2-Stars at +7 or more.
Eastern Washington (+15) over PORTLAND STATE, 3-Stars at +15 or more, 2-Stars from +14 1/2 to +13 1/2 points.
MOREHEAD STATE (-1) over Tennessee State,
3-Stars at -2 or better, 2-Stars at -2 1/2 or -3 points.
OHIO (-4) over Akron,
OPINION - 2-Star Best Bet at -3 or less only.
SOUTHERN MISS (-4 ½) over Utep,
OPINION - 2-Star Best Bet at -4 or less only.
VALPARAISO (-7) over Wisconsin Green Bay, OPINION - 2-Star Best Bet at -6 or less only.
ILLINOIS-CHICAGO (-12 ½) over Youngstown State, OPINION - 2-Star Best Bet at -12 or less only.