James Patrick
Seton Hall vs. Marquette
A pair of high scoring Big East teams lock-up at the Bradly Center in Milwaukee and our Tuesday selection is Seton Hall - Marquette Over the Total.
Dennis Macklin
Kentucky at Vanderbilt
Prediction: Kentucky
DMack's laying a deuce with Kentucky tonight. The Cats are 7-3 ATS on the road and have REALLY taken care of business as a road fave of less than three covering fifteen of nineteen. Vandy is young and a bit down and it shows. This used to be a near impossible cour to win at but the Dores are just 4-8 ATS this year and only 2-7 as a dog. The SEC will be lucku to get four teams to The Dance so urgency with bubble teams like the roadie. Take Kentucky.
Mr East
Pennsylvania Quakers @ Princeton Tigers
Pick: 3 units: Pennsylvania Quakers +3
The Penn Quakers and Princeton are certainly used to playing for something, namely the IVY Title, but things have changed as these teams have struggled to get the players that are a touch above the rest of the Ivy. It still is an intense game, and a huge rivalry. I have a moneyline system that has actually won 87.5% of the time that is live in this one. The record stands at 26-4 to an average line of +126. The team that is the underdog in this situation, has actually won the game by an average of nearly 7 points. It is favoring Penn to not only get the cover, but to win the game outright! I;ll take the points in this one.
Jeff Alexander
1 Unit on New Jersey Nets +6
Houston has been one of the most overvalued home teams in the NBA this season. Odds makers have taken advantage of the fact that Houston wins a lot of home games by inflating its home lines to get the better of the favorite-loving public. Here's the proof. Houston is 19-6 at home this season but only 10-14-1 ATS. New Jersey has been a far better road team this season with a 13-13 SU mark and a 17-9 ATS record. Houston is just 9-20 ATS when playing against a team with a losing record this season, winning these games by only 2.4 ppg on average. Houston is also just 6-17 ATS when the total is between 190 and 199.5 points this season, meaning that when odds makers set a total in this range for the Rockets, they are expecting a close game. Take the points.
Dr. Canada
Leafs/Sabres over 6
Blackhawks/Lightning over 6
Flames -140
Fairway Jay
Southern Mississippi -8 / 3 units
Austin Peay / Jacksonville State Under 149 / 4 units
UNDER - Total Play of the Day - from Pregame.com
Michigan State: The Spartans are a perfect 7-0 in true road games this
season and have not played since last Tuesday's 54-42 win at Michigan.
“Believe me, we have a lot of games left and some tough ones, but this
was a big step,” Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo said after beating
the Wolverines. Izzo's team went 5-14 on the road the previous two
seasons and is now within one victory of matching the school record set
back in 1978, which was Magic Johnson's freshman season.
PROJECTED SCORE: 61
Michigan State is 5-1 SU & ATS in its last 6 games overall.
The UNDER is 12-2 in Michigan State's last 14 Tuesday games.
Purdue (-3, O/U 128): The Boilermakers have won the last two home
meetings with Michigan State and own a 12-2 record at Mackey Arena
this season. The two losses have come to Illinois and Duke, and Purdue
is 19-0 when allowing 64 points or less this year. “You have to hang your
hat on defense because you’re going to have nights like this where the
ball doesn’t go in,” Purdue head coach Matt Painter said following a
49-45 win at Iowa. “If you can consistently get stops late in the game
you’re going to give yourself a chance and we did that.”
PROJECTED SCORE: 63 Favorite is 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings.
The UNDER is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings
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Scott Rickenbach
Boston Bruins @ Carolina Hurricanes
PICK: Boston Bruins
The Bruins are in the 150 price range on Tuesday. That is a range that I will occasionally venture into but it’s one I prefer not to get involved with too often with my star-rated and/or guaranteed picks. That is why you’re reading about this selection here because I do feel there is still tremendous value here with the Bruins. Even though Boston is winless in their last four games, two of those defeats came in the shootout. Also, in the other two losses they blew a third period lead at San Jose and they lost at New Jersey even though they outshot the Devils by a 31 to 18 margin.
The point of the information above is that the Bruins have played much better than the results they have to show for it over their last four games. This one sets up very nice because Boston is extremely hungry for this game while Carolina is coming off of a very satisfying win. The Hurricanes just hammered Buffalo in a 3 to 1 road win. However, they’re now back home where they have lost their last two games by a combined score of 10 to 1. The Bruins are so hungry for a breakout, offensive-minded game and we see that coming here, just like it did in January when the Bruins clobbered the Hurricanes 5 to 1 in their most recent match-up. There are some match-up issues here for the Canes and that, along with the other issues noted above, means one should consider a small play on Boston on the Money Line on Tuesday night.
John Ryan
Atlanta Hawks at Los Angeles Lakers
Prediction: Los Angeles Lakers
Ai Simulator 3* graded play on the Lakers as they host Atlanta slated to start at 10:35 EST. AiS shows a 73% probability that the Lakers will win this game by 10 or more points. Supporting this graded play is a strong system that has posted a 26-4 ATS mark for 87% winners since 2003. Play on home favorites that are very good teams posting a >=+7 PPG differential facing an average team posting a +/- 3 PPG differential and after a loss by 6 points or less. Lakers are the BEST NBA team period and they have a great defense and offense that works together seamlessly in most games. AiS shows an 88% probability that the Lakers will score 105 or more points. Note that Atlanta is just 3-22 ATS (-21.2 Units) in road games when they allow 105 or more points in a game over the last 2 seasons. Atlanta is also just 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games versus teams who attempt 18 or more 3 point shots/game in the 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons; 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in road games versus good teams - outscoring their opponents by 3+ points/game over the last 3 seasons. Lakers are a solid 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) versus teams who are called for 21 or less fouls/game this season. With the All-star break came rest for the majority of this team and the Lakers are 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing only their 2nd game in 7 days over the last 2 seasons. Take the Lakers.
Rocketman
Michigan State @ Purdue
Play: 1* Purdue -2.5
Purdue is 6-1 SU and ATS as a home favorite of 3 points or less or a pick last 3 years. Purdue is 33-14 ATS after a conference game the past 3 years. Purdue is 23-9 ATS last 3 years when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games. Purdue is allowing only 57.8 points per game overall and 53.7 points per game at home this year. Purdue is 2-0 SU and ATS at home vs Michigan State the last 3 years. Spartans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Tuesday games. Boilermakers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games. Boilermakers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a home favorite. Boilermakers are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Boilermakers are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games as a home favorite of 0.5-6.5. Boilermakers are 21-8-1 ATS in their last 30 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Boilermakers are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games after scoring less than 50 points in their previous game. Boilermakers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Boilermakers are 28-12-1 ATS in their last 41 vs. Big Ten. Favorite is 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings. Spartans are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings. We'll recommend a small play on Purdue tonight!
MyDreamBet
Minnesota Timberwolves @ Washington Wizards
Pick: Washington Wizards -3
Tonight the Minnesota Timberwolves moving up to the capital to meet the Washington Wizards in this game the home team, the Wizards are given as favorites by the Spread of -3, the line of total points in the meeting is located in 202 , 5 points.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are a young team and full of talent, but for now are limited to playing without big goals and fight for playoffs is certainly not a goal to reach this season. This was a team that began the season in a terrible form, and most would not be expected especially when competing in the difficult division of the West. The Timberwolves hold the 11th position of the West Division with a poor record of 17-34 and this place should be a good entry in the year 2009, but the team lost the pace and quickly return to losses. A team of Minnesota has recently been shaken by the news that Al Jefferson, their best player and the real leader of the team, will be out probably for the rest of the season, and this absence is quite serious for him team with the most important element of the group . So the team is now full of injured players with the main focus for Al Jefferson, but also Rashad McCants, Craig Smith, Kevin Ollie and Corey Brewer will be out of the game tonight. So I see this team with any argument to get the team beat the Wizards. Given this scenario, the team Timberwolves sum of 4 consecutive losses and won only 1 game in the last 8 disputed.
The Washington Wizards have been one of the biggest disappointments of the season, especially after the past season have achieved excellent results, even with the absence of Gilbert Arenas. This is a team with talent, but it failed to assert itself and currently occupy the last position of the East Division with a poor record of 11-42. Despite the weak point of the team, the Wizards have a roster full of talent, where highlights Caron Butler, A. Jamison and even N. Young. The team of the Wizards would surely soon forget this season, but as professionals who are not cease to fight for wins and nothing better than the game tonight where he will face a team quite weak and affected by injuries. Despite the bad performance this season, the Wizards managed 8 wins playing at home and think tonight will easily add another victory.
Tonight we have a game between two teams in the worst shape of the NBA, the Timberwolves on the one hand affected by the absences of injured players, and secondly the Wizards with low motivation. Despite the bad timing of both teams believe that the Wizards will win in a good game today mainly for playing at home, and for players who could make the difference in the game, especially Butler and Jaminson have played a very good level. The spread for the Wizards is very low (-3 Wizards), so this is the best bet for the game.
Doc's Sports
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Indiana Pacers
Play:Philadelphia 76ers +2.5
The Sixers have played well in this series this season, winning two of three meetings straight up while losing the third by just one point. They come in hot after winning four straight, including one against this same team. Normally revenge might be a factor with these teams playing two games so close together but we think the All-Star break and time off probably gave the players a fresh perspective and, as we have said many times before, revenge is a way overrated handicapping factor in the NBA. We think the difference in this game will be defense as the Sixers have been really good in that area lately. They have allowed an average of just 91 PPG in their last five contests. The last four meetings have all been low scoring and we think Philly tries to make Indiana play their game tonight.
Craig Trapp
Michigan State vs. Purdue
Play: Michigan State +128
MSU has been unbelievable lately on the road. ATS they are 6-0-1 there last 7 games on the road. MSU has been playing without there best player Morgan but all indications that he will return tonight. If MSU wins tonight they can almost lock up the BIG TEN title. IZZO will have the troops ready and pull out a close win here.
Purdue is very good at home the last two years but wihtout Hummell at 100% this team has really struggled to score. Tonight they will need to score in the 60's because this MSU team loves to run and shoot quickly
Love the M/L here!! SCORE MSU 71 - PUR 69
Jimmy Boyd
1 Unit San Antonio Spurs -5.5
The Knicks have lost 6 in a row and they get the veteran Spurs team at the worst possible times tonight - when they're rested. The Spurs held the Knicks to just 80 points in a 12-point home win earlier this season and I expect San Antonio's defense to play a major factor in this one as well. The Spurs have owned the Knicks with 7 straight wins. The Favorite is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings and I won't worry about laying the road chalk with San Antonio tonight as it is 8-3-1 ATS in its last 12 games as a road favorite. The Spurs are a perfect 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record and a dominant 23-11 ATS in their last 34 games playing on 3 or more days rest. Lay the points tonight.
Jack Jones
Purdue -2.5 over Michigan State
I'll take the home team here in this Big Ten battle. Both of these teams play great defensively, but I like how Purdue is limiting opponents to just 37% shooting and 57.8 ppg this year while the Spartans leading scorer, Kalin Lucas, has hit less than 39% of his shots. The Boilermaker offense is balanced, so they can get their points from E'Twaun Moor, JaJuan Johnson, and Robbie Hummel, all of which average more than 12.4 points per game. I know the Spartans haven't lost a true road game yet this year, but they are going to be in a tough spot tonight when they take on Purdue.
BYU -6.5 over New Mexico
This is a big revenge spot for the Cougars, who were blown out 81-62 earlier this year in The Pit. The Marriott Center has become a very tough place for visitors, and even though they have suffered a couple of home losses this year to Wake Forest and UNLV I think they are a much better team in front of their home faithful. The Cougars have won four straight games and are scoring 80.2 points per game on 51.2% shooting, that's best in the nation. The Cougars are also holding their opponents to just 40.4%. New Mexico is playing well right now, and that's the only reason this isn't a stronger play, but I think BYU wins by double digits.