Craig Davis
Revenge is the key here, as TCU beat the Rebs back in January, 80-73, despite not having as much talent as tonight’s home team.
I realize this line seems a little lengthy, but this team is just waiting to explode and pummel someone… and it just so happens TCU is the opponent tonight.
UNLV has dropped two in a row after winning four straight, but both losses were in OT. You can bet they will do everything in their power to make sure this game doesn’t go to overtime as well.
Major blowout tonight as the Rebs win by 20.
3♦ UNLV
Bobby Maxwell
Marquette +5' at VILLANOVA
Nailed our FREE winner with the Sixers on Monday and have delivered a comp winner 11 of the last 16 days. Tonight we've got another one for you, this time from the college hardwood as we play Marquette at Villanova.
Marquette was riding its eight-game winning streak in Big East play and might have been a little too cocky when they went to South Florida on Friday night. The Golden Eagles went on the road and lost 57-56 as an 8 1/2-point road favorite. Now they'll completely focused when they go to Philly to play Villanova.
Marquette was on a 12-game overall winning streak (8-2-1 ATS) before going down to South Florida and they were held to less than 60 points for the first time this season and it was the first time in Big East play they scored less than 71 points.
Villanova has already faced the Golden Eagles once this season and lost 79-72 at Marquette. The Golden Eagles have won three straight over Villanova and four of the last five, getting the cash in all five games. In last year's trip to Villanova, the Golden Eagles got an 85-75 win as a 1 1/2-point road favorite.
Marquette is riding a 4-1 SU and ATS streak against Top-25 teams lately and we are looking for these guys to respond after that tough loss Friday night. Let's grab the points and play the Golden Eagles tonight.
3♦ MARQUETTE
Jrtips
TORONTO vs. MINNESOTA
Both stars for these teams, Chris Bosh and Al Jefferson are both hurt.The Raptors, losers of six straight, will be without Bosh tonight as they try to extend an eight-game winning streak over the Timberwolves team that will be without Jefferson for an extended period of time.On Sunday night, Jefferson had to be helped off the court in the final 30 seconds as Minnesota (17-33) lost 101-97 to New Orleans. Jefferson is the team's leading scorer and rebounder at 23.1 points and 11 boards per game. He is out indefinitely with a torn ACL in his right knee, and a date for surgery has not been set. Forward Brian Cardinal will move into the starting lineup in place of Jefferson. Bosh, who leads the Raptors with 22.7 points and 9.5 rebounds per game, has missed two straight contests. With the All-Star out, the Raptors lost their sixth straight Saturday night, 78-70 against Memphis. Joey Graham has started in place of Bosh, scoring a total of 17 points in two games.Toronto (19-34) continues to slide in the Eastern Conference, losing 13 of 16. Minnesota, meanwhile, is one of the league's worst teams and has had no success against the Raptors in recent years, losing eight straight in the series.Toronto has scored 85 points or fewer in three games during its current six-game skid, and turned in its worst offensive performance of the season in its last outing.The Raptors shot a season-low 29.5 percent from the field versus the Grizzlies. The Timberwolves have lost three straight at home after winning six of their previous seven and have dropped six of seven overall. Their top scorer without Jefferson is Randy Foye, but he is averaging just 15.0 points on 28.6 percent shooting in five games this month. Without their star players, both of these teams will continue to struggle on offense.TAKE UNDER 193 Toronto/Minnesota
Scott Rickenbach
Sacramento Kings at Dallas Mavericks
Prediction: Sacramento Kings
Yes, the Mavericks have revenge from a loss suffered at the hands of the Kings in their last meeting. However, the Mavericks are now short-handed without Jason Terry. Even though Dirk Nowitzki continues to amaze, the Mavericks barely squeaked by the Bulls in overtime in their most recent game. The reason for that had a lot to do with Terry's injury as he tried to play through it. He won't even be on the floor tonight and, as bad as the Kings record is, Sacramento has been competitive in most all of their recent games. They can absolutely hang tight here against the Mavs. The double digit line is offering fantastic line value to the Kings. Consider a small play on Sacramento on Tuesday night.
DUNKEL
Sacramento at Dallas
The Mavericks have won five of their last six SU and look to take advantage of a Sacramento team that is 1-4 ATS as a road underdog between 9 1/2 and 12 points. Dallas is the pick (-12) according to Dunkel, which has the Mavs favored by 17 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-12).
Game 701-702: Washington at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 104.738; Atlanta 120.427
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 15 1/2; 197 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 703-704: Cleveland at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 122.419; Indiana 119.890
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 2 1/2; 206 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 705-706: Denver at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 120.781; Miami 121.703
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 1; 198 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 707-708: San Antonio at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 122.530; New Jersey 119.082
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 3 1/2; 192 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 5; 187
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (+5); Over
Game 709-710: Toronto at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 113.470; Minnesota 117.809
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 4 1/2; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 194
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-1 1/2); Under
Game 711-712: Sacramento at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 108.261; Dallas 125.759
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 17 1/2; 214 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 12; 213
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-12); Over
Game 713-714: Detroit at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 116.675; Chicago 120.543
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 4; 187
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 2; 189 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-2); Under
Game 715-716: Oklahoma City at LA Lakers
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 112.365; LA Lakers 129.773
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 17 1/2; 219 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 13; 217
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-13); Over
Game 717-718: New York at Golden State
Dunkel Ratings: New York 118.821; Golden State 118.825
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 224
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 4 1/2; 233
Dunkel Pick: New York (+4 1/2); Under
NCAAB
Marquette at Villanova
The Golden Eagles look to build on a perfect 5-0 ATS mark against Villanova since 1997. Marquette is the underdog pick (+5) according to Dunkel, which has the Wildcats favored by just 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Marquette (+5).
Game 719-720: Michigan State at Michigan
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan State 74.175; Michigan 65.572
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 3
Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (-3)
Game 721-722: Old Dominion at Hofstra
Dunkel Ratings: Old Dominion 57.913; Hofstra 54.418
Dunkel Line: Old Dominion by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Old Dominion by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Old Dominion (-1 1/2)
Game 723-724: Providence at South Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Providence 62.274; South Florida 64.674
Dunkel Line: South Florida by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: South Florida by 1
Dunkel Pick: South Florida (-1)
Game 725-726: Virginia at Florida State
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia 58.487; Florida State 73.169
Dunkel Line: Florida State by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Florida State by 10
Dunkel Pick: Florida State (-10)
Game 727-728: Miami (OH) at Central Michigan
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (OH) 59.683; Central Michigan 52.668
Dunkel Line: Miami (OH) by 7
Vegas Line: Miami (OH) by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Central Michigan (+8 1/2)
Game 729-730: Marquette at Villanova
Dunkel Ratings: Marquette 73.508; Villanova 75.945
Dunkel Line: Villanova by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Villanova by 5
Dunkel Pick: Marquette (+5)
Game 731-732: Wright State at Loyola-Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Wright State 59.056; Loyola-Chicago 55.559
Dunkel Line: Wright State by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Wright State by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Loyola-Chicago (+4 1/2)
Game 733-734: Oklahoma State at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma State 64.403; Texas 74.017
Dunkel Line: Texas by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Texas by 9
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-9)
Game 735-736: Detroit at Illinois-Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 51.410; Illinois-Chicago 56.900
Dunkel Line: Illinois-Chicago by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Illinois-Chicago by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+9 1/2)
Game 737-738: Kent State at Northern Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Kent State 58.546; Northern Illinois 45.320
Dunkel Line: Kent State by 13
Vegas Line: Kent State by 10
Dunkel Pick: Kent State (-10)
Game 739-740: Missouri State at Wichita State
Dunkel Ratings: Missouri State 56.962; Wichita State 59.482
Dunkel Line: Wichita State by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Wichita State by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Missouri State (+6 1/2)
Game 741-742: Clemson at Boston College
Dunkel Ratings: Clemson 69.689; Boston College 68.790
Dunkel Line: Clemson by 1
Vegas Line: Clemson by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston College (+3 1/2)
Game 743-744: Florida at Kentucky
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 67.934; Kentucky 76.276
Dunkel Line: Kentucky by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Kentucky by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kentucky (-3 1/2)
Game 745-746: Seton Hall at DePaul
Dunkel Ratings: Seton Hall 61.650; DePaul 55.767
Dunkel Line: Seton Hall by 6
Vegas Line: Seton Hall by 2
Dunkel Pick: Seton Hall (-2)
Game 747-748: Indiana at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 55.277; Minnesota 68.732
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: Minnesota by 17 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+17 1/2)
Game 749-750: TCU at UNLV
Dunkel Ratings: TCU 58.008; UNLV 70.140
Dunkel Line: UNLV by 12
Vegas Line: UNLV by 14
Dunkel Pick: TCU (+14)
NHL
Toronto at Florida
The Panthers come off a loss against division-rival Washington (3-1) and are just 4-9 after a division game. Toronto is the underdog pick (+165) according to Dunkel, which has the Leafs favored straight up by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+165).
Game 51-52: San Jose at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 12.702; Boston 12.528
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (+110); Under
Game 53-54: Colorado at Columbus
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 11.108; Columbus 11.758
Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Columbus (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Columbus (-155); Under
Game 55-56: Los Angeles at NY Islanders
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 11.565; NY Islanders 12.697
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+115); Under
Game 57-58: Toronto at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 11.549; Florida 11.346
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Florida (-190); 6
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+165); Over
Game 59-60: Atlanta at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 10.965; Tampa Bay 11.449
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay (-155); 6
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-155); Over
Game 61-62: Detroit at Nashville
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 12.342; Nashville 12.005
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-185); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-185); Under
Game 63-64: Vancouver at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 11.181; St. Louis 12.595
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-110); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-110); Over
LARRY NESS
Sacramento Kings at Dallas Mavericks
The Maloof brothers may be wondering just why they canned head coach Reggie Theus in mid-December. For that matter, why did they ever let Rick Adelman go (team averaged 52.6 wins in his seen full seasons)? Things have hardly improved under interim head coach Kenny Natt, as the Kings are 5-23 SU (12-16 ATS) and enter this game with the Mavs having allowed 100 points or more in 14 consecutive games (allowing an average of 119.1 PPG with the 'over' going 9-4-1).
Play on: Over
Rob Vinciletti
Oklahoma State vs. Texas
Play: Texas -9
On Tuesday night the free play is on Texas.Game 734 at 8pm eastern.Texas comes into this one off a hard fought loss vs Nebraska.Tonight they return home to face the Ok.St Cowboys.Texas is 7-0 su and 6-0 ats off 3 or more games where they havent covered,7-2 after allowing 60 or less,21-7 after scoring 60 or less,and 9-2 su and 7-3-1 ats at home vs Ok.St.The Cowboys are an awful 0-5 as a road dog of 6.5 to 9 the last 3 years and 1-7 su and ats as an underdog this year.When taking on winning teams OSU is 4-9 ats.When coming off 3+ ats losses they are just 2-9 ats.Ill back Texas to rebound here tonight
Jeff Alexander
1 Unit on Michigan +4
Michigan has the look of a bubble team right now and knows this win could go a long way toward getting them over the hump if they finish out the Big Ten strong. Michigan has been brilliant at home all season with a 12-2 SU and 7-2 ATS mark. February road games have been a nightmare for Michigan State backers as this part of the season seems to be when the Spartans are overvalued the most. In fact, Michigan State is 0-6 ATS in road games in February over the last 3 seasons. The Home team is a comfortable 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings and we'll take the points tonight.
Vegas Experts
Marquette at Villanova
Look for Marquette to bounce back off its first Big East loss of the year tonight vs. Villanova as we find the Golden Eagles at a profitable 22-10 ATS vs. teams with a winning record and 79-51 ATS when getting points. On the road, they are 72-47 ATS. They have dominated Villanova against the spread, cashing the last five head to head meetings, including a seven-point victory earlier this season. The Wildcats are just 8-12 ATS L20 revenge spots.
Play on: Marquette
Alex Smart
Seton Hall -2.0
Seton Hall enters into this tilt against DePaul in red hot form having won 4 straight games, after starting their Big East conference schedule with a 0-6 mark. Wins are never easy to come by in this conference, as is evident by their hosts 0-11 SU conference record.
That is why when the opportunity presents itself, teams like the Pirates must be prepared to answer the bell, against inferior foes like the Blue Demons. I know the Pirates , have a big game against Connecticut on deck for Saturday , and are an under sized group that could be taken advantage of by a top tier coach like Jerry Wainwright who has three players at 6'10 or better. Despite of having a good coach on the sidelines, and a size advantage ,the Blue Demons, talent base is lacking cohesiveness and less than stellar, as is their propensity to end up on the wrong side of the scoreboard.
As mentioned above DePaul has lost 11 straight games SU and continue to dump money hand over fist for their betting backers , against the all important spread, as is evident by failing to cover 15 of their 19 games this season , which includes an extended 0-8 ATS L/8 home mark. It must also be noted the that DePaul owns a nasty 1-11 ATS record as home underdog or a pick dating back to last season.
Its obvious these two teams are operating at the proverbial opposite end of the performance spectrum , making taking the the Pirates on a short line a viable wagering option. Yes, even here on the road in a look ahead situation.
Play on the Seton Hall
LT Profits
Villanova -4.5
We thought that the 9-0 start by the Marquette Golden Eagles inside of the Big Eat was a bit of a fluke, so perhaps their shocking loss at South Florida on Friday will mark the beginning of their return to normalcy, and we look for that to continue tonight when they visit the Villanova Wildcats.
This is not to say that Marquette is a bad team, because they are quite good. It is just that we feel there are at least four Big East teams better than them, including this Villanova team they face tonight, and lets face it, their best conference win was probably against these Wildcats in Milwaukee, as the Eagles have not faced an upper echelon Big East team since.
They have yet to face Connecticut, Pittsburgh or Louisville, all of whom they face toward the end of the season, so their 9-0 start had more to do with the schedule than anything else. Their opening win vs. Villanova may also work against them here, as it gives the Wildcats the added motivation of revenge on their home floor.
Villanova is 19-4 overall, but besides Marquette their other three losses have come vs. Connecticut and Louisville in conference and vs. Texas out of conference. They have handled the teams they are supposed to beat, and they are 11-1 here at home with an impressive winning margin of +15.8 points. Their only home loss was by one point to Louisville, which is certainly nothing to sneeze at.
We look for the Wildcats to prove their superiority over Marquette and get their revenge here with an emphatic home win.
Pick: Villanova -4.5
maddux sports
Today's Free Pick is Indiana +17.5
John Ryan
Seton Hall vs. Depaul
Play: Depaul +1.5
Ai Simulator 3* graded play on DePaul as they host Seton Hall slated to start at 9:00 EST. Looks like two teams heading in opposite directions, but take a look at the following system. Supporting this graded play is a strong system that has produced a record of 38-12 for 75% winners since 1997. Play against a favorite off 2 straight wins against conference rivals facing an opponent off 2 consecutive home losses of 10 points or more. SH has won 4 straight games and covered 3 of those 4 ATS. They last won at Rutgers by 5 points and defeated STJ by 10 in a home game. DePaul has lost 11 straight games and 4 straight against the number. They were defeated by Marquette by 15 points and in their last game they lost by 25 points to Pittsburgh. DePaul HC is an excellent investment as a home dog and following a home dog game noting he is a solid 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after playing a game as a home dog. SH is just not in a good spot for this game noting they are just 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) after playing a game as a road underdog over the last 2 seasons; 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) after playing a road game over the last 2 seasons. Take DePaul
Doc's
Virginia @ Florida State
PICK: Florida State
We used this play as our Game of the Year back in January and easily won as FSU destroyed Virginia in Charlottesville. We will again ride this ship, as Virginia is terrible and has just 1 ACC victory in 8 attempts. Virginia is 1-6 on the road this season and they will have no answer for Tony Douglas, who put up 23 points against Clemson over the weekend. That was an emotional victory for the Seminoles coming back from 20 points down and this will cruise to a victory on Tuesday as we collect big in the process as well.
Dave Price
1 Unit on Boston College +3.5
After getting smoked by Wake Forest, expect the Eagles to come storming back at home tonight. Clemson has not looked good in either of its last 2 road games, getting crushed by 24 at UNC and then getting buried at VA Tech for most of the game before coming back to win late. Boston College has won 3 straight in this series at home and I expect to see this trend continue. The Home team is 4-1-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings and the Eagles are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Clemson's defense has struggled on the road and that will be the difference here. Take the points.