Stan Lisowski
5* Alabama -2
3* Wake Forest +2
4* Utah -8
Zamboni
Devils
WINNING POINTS
**PREFERRED
*Minnesota over Miami by 8
MINNESOTA 109-101.
**PREFERRED
Orlando over *Sacramento by 13
ORLANDO 113-100.
**PREFERRED
Southern Miss* over Central Florida by 14
SOUTHERN MISS, 79-65.
LT'S LOCK
The LOCK: The Bobcats +2
Big Al freebie
Wichita State Shockers +7
Cash & Profit Experts
NBA
Milwaukee +5.5
Miami/minnesota Under 192
Sharp Betting
Wizards
Supersonics
Jazz
Lakers
Yankee Capper
NBA
2 Units - Seattle Supersonics +9
NHL
5 Units - NY Rangers
5 Units - Pittsburgh Penguins
NCAA Basketball
3 Units - Alabama -2
2 Units - Brown +16
J Bell .. pay if win
FOUR 2000* HOOPS LOCKS
BYU -1 over Wake Forest
Bradley +11 over South ILL
Alabama -2 over Florida
Fresno State +4 over St Mary's Ca.
Matt Moore
Play: Michigan +10
Play: Fresno St +5
Doc
5 Units No Iowa +8 1/2
4 units Witchita St +5 1/2
4 Units Brown +16
4 Units Alabama -2
Strikepoint
5 Units BYU -1 1/2
Ferringo
3 1/2 Unit Alabama -2
2 1/2 Units Georgetown @-7 1 1/2 Unit @-8 no bet over 8.
2 1/2 Units Witchita St +5 1/2
2 1/2 Units BYU -1
2 Units St Mary's - 3 1/2
Drew Gordon
1. 200,000* Alabama
2. 50,000* Southern Miss
3. 50,000* Jazz
1. Alabama- While its hard to believe this Florida team will play as badly as it did at Ohio State, the fact of the matter is they got exposed in that game. Ohio State's size and defense gave them fits, and tonight in Tuscaloosa, I expect too see many of the same issues arise against a solid 'Bama squad.
First of all, 'Bama has all the quality size necessary to negate the talented, but young Gators frontline. With their top-3 scorers coming from the frontcourt, including star F Richard Hendrix, there's no question underclassmen forwards Speights and Parsons will have trouble matching up. Tide forwards Gee and Riley can both hit from the outside (both shoot over 41% from beyond the arc), and will stretch this Gators defense to its limits.
Second, it may have taken some time, but it appears as though the Tide have finally found someone to confidently run their offense in PG Rico Pickett. The loss of star PG Richard Steele was no laughing matter, as he was their unquestioned floor general. But while Pickett is just a freshman, he's gotten better from game to game, posting rock-solid numbers against one of the Tide's toughest opponents in Clemson last week (12 points, 6 assists).
Finally, let's not forget that Florida handed the Tide a 76-67 loss in Gainesville in their only meeting last season. Alabama would like nothing more than to return the favor in tonight's match up, and the numbers bode well, as the home team is 7-3-1 ATS over their last 11 meetings.
Bottom line, the Tide protect their house, against a young, and road-weary Gators squad in this one. In case you haven't noticed this is not the same veteran-laden Gators team as in years past, and it'll show tonight in Tuscaloosa... Just like it did at Columbus against Ohio State. Margin won't be as big, but the result is the same, a solid win and cover for the home team Crimson Tide!
Take Alabama over Florida as your top-rated play of the day.
2. Southern Miss- Got to love the Golden Eagles in this spot against a Central Florida team which has done little on the road to prove they can hang. They failed to cover in losses at Nevada and South Florida, but even more telling was their most recent road loss - at Sam Houston State in a non-lined contest!
It wasn't just that they lost 60-58 in overtime, but the way they lost, shooting just 37% and commiting 17 turnovers against a team that they should've beaten. If they thought beating a Southland Conference team was difficult, what do you think will happen against a solid CUSA team, that also happens to be 7-1 SU at home (2-1 ATS)?!
Golden Eagles are especially dangerous at home on the offensive end, where they average 77 ppg on 46% shooting. They're led by a stable of rock-solid guards, including Jeremy Wise, who's 19 ppg paces Southern Miss. While they sacrifice frontcourt talent for backcourt depth, the Golden Eagles still have a couple decent big bodies to throw at the Knights, including 7-foot C Gijo Bain (22 blocks) and forwards Cooks and Stephens.
Finally, its hard to ignore the fact the Golden Eagles are 20-8-1 ATS over their last 29 home games. Clearly, they protect their court and once again oddsmakers are giving them far too little credit for doing so. Look for Southern Miss to add to the Knights road-woes, getting the solid home win and cover tonight Biloxi.
Take Southern Miss comfortably over Central Florida in this college hoops match up.
3. Jazz- While many remember the Pacers last meeting with the Jazz, where they crushed Utah 117-97 in Indiana, this is not the same Pacers team this time around. Since the injury to Jamaal Tinsley the Pacers have been terrible, and despite the fact he's likely back tonight, its going to take the talented guard some time to shake the rust off. Until he's back at 100%, you simply cannot trust this Pacers offense, averaging 95 ppg on 41% shooting over the 5 games he's been absent.
Also you have to consider the Pacers recent road play, which has been laughable at best, with 5 straight away losses SUATS, including to the likes of teams like Minnesota and Charlotte. Their most recent road win came at the sorry Knicks, and then preceding that one at Miami... In other words, the Pacers are happy to beat up on the doormats of the NBA, but put them against anyone that's at least average and they struggle.
Well boys, the Jazz are anything but average at home, going 12-3 SU & 9-6 ATS in Salt Lake City. True, they've had some struggles of late, but most of that came on the road (a home loss to Boston is nothing to be ashamed of). They've won two in a row at home, but are coming off an ugly ugly road loss to Portland, ensuring they'll be extremely focused in this one.
Speaking of that loss to Portland, it was one of their uglier performances on the season, including a terrible game from star F Carlos Boozer (3 of 16 for 6 points). Look for the team to bounce back as a whole tonight, as they've got the offensive firepower to bury the sputtering Pacers, averaging 106 ppg on 50% shooting at home on the season.
Bottom line, Jazz get some payback for their early season blowout loss to the Pacers in Indiana, with a lopsided home win and cover tonight at home. Even with Tinsely back, this is still a flawed Pacers team that has serious issues with consistency on the road. Utah is damn good at home, and tonight they prove it once again!
Take the Jazz BIG over the Pacers in this NBA match up.
Kendall Holiday
NBA Basketball
Pick: 3 units (Normal) ATS: Chicago Bulls -7 (-109)
Chicago has been playing better of late as they look to turn around their early season conflagration, and the Knicks play just the tempo that should help the Bulls continue to get well. The Bulls can push the tempo with the best of them, and that is what the Knicks like to do as well. Defense is not the center piece of the Knicks game and they'll pay dearly for that this evening. Three units on the Bulls.
WAYNE ROOT
Chairman - DePaul
Millionaire - Illinois St
Money Maker - U Conn
No Limit - Charlotte Bobcats
Iceman
TB Lightning
BeatYourBookie
100* Play BYU (-1) over Wake Forest.
Wake Forest is 24-40 ATS in all games the last 3 seasons
Wake Forest is 41-66 ATS as an underdog since 1997
Wake Forest is 10-21 ATS in home games the last 3 seasons
Wake Forest is 5-15 ATS coming off 2 or more consecutive wins
50* Play Georgetown (-6.5) over Depaul.
Georgetown is 15-5 ATS vs. Big East Conference Opponents the last 2 seasons
Georgetown is 10-1 ATS coming off a conference win by 10 points or more
Georgetown is 6-0 ATS in road games after allowing 50 points or less
DOC - NBA
Doc's Sports's
NBA Daily Picks
Play: Houston (+3-110)
The Rockets have been learning to play well without Tracy McGrady and we have been very impressed with their play as of late. They have won four of their last six and that included a road win at Orlando and they actually had a lead in Boston until late in the fourth quarter. The Wizards have been playing mediocre basketball and they have feasted on some of the lesser teams in the league recently. The Rockets are 2-0 ATS this season as a slim dog and we think they will challenge for the outright win tonight. They have dominated this series ATS as of late as they have covered in six of the last eight meetings.
Play: Milwaukee (+6-110)
This is an underdog that could very easily win straight up. The Sixers just completed a brutal six-game road trip that saw them go 2-4 with wins over undermanned Sacramento and Seattle squads. Against the stronger Western teams they were dominated and they have up an average of over 110 points per game defensively in their last three, allowing the Lakers to shoot over 66% from the field. Milwaukee had been struggling to score points but they adjusted their offense to get Andrew Bogut more involved for their last game against Charlotte and he responded with a 10-of-15 shooting performance and 25 points. According to published reports, the Bucks plan on more of the same tonight and solid post play helped burn them on their recent road swing. The underdog in this series is 15-6-1 ATS in the last 22 meetings.
Ferringo
2.5-Unit Play. Take #737 Georgetown (-7) over DePaul
Note: This play was posted last night. The line has since moved and I would say to play for 1.5 at -7.5 or -8, but no play at anything above 8.0. It's not that I don't think that G-Town will win by more than eight, it's about value.
The Hoyas are 13-3-2 ATS against the Big East and 11-5-1 ATS on the road. They are deep and focused, and they have tallied their four road victories by an average of 12.3 points with none of the victories coming by less than nine. Once again I’m envisioning another vintage Depaul choke job. The Demons have been playing well – four straight wins and a 4-2 ATS run – but they have been having success against similar perimeter-oriented clubs. I don’t think they’re going to like the deliberate style of the Hoyas, and G-Town’s defense should force the Demons into a lot of bad shots. Depaul may get out and run a bit but I think this one will be determined (and won) in the last five minutes. And that’s where the Hoyas excel and the Demons collapse.
3.5-Unit Play. Take #734 Alabama (-2) over Florida
The home team is 7-3-1 ATS in this series and although I have trouble trusting the Tide here I will rely on their experience. It’s time for a little payback for four years’ worth of but kickings. Florida has little to no experience on the road and you know ‘Bama will be less than hospitable.
2.5-Unit Play. Take #725 Wichita State (+5.5) over Missouri State
Getting decent value here with two players out for Missouri State. Shane Laurie and Drew Richards are both sidelined and this is a bit of a letdown situation for Missouri State off an emotional game against Creighton. Wichita State is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings and SWMS is 3-11 ATS over and 3-8 ATS at home.
2.5-Unit Play. Take #719 BYU (-1) over Wake Forest
Wait, isn't this the same BYU team that gave North Carolina all it could handle before losing? I like a small number on the experienced Cougars against a young Wake team. I love how BYU executes in the half court and I know they won't be intimidated by playing a team from th big, bad ACC.
2-Unit Play. Take #743 St. Mary’s (-3.5) over Fresno State
I’m looking for a bounceback performance out of the Gaels today. Yes, they’ve been putrid on the road. But this is just a short trip down the beach for them. Fresno has balance and plays tight defense, but I believe that St. Mary’s is a tournament-caliber team that can find a way to get this W. St. Mary’s is 6-2 ATS against the WAC and Fresno is 1-5 ATS against the WCC. Further, while St. Mary’s is a shaky road team the Bulldogs are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven home games.
Greg Shaker
CBB Total
double-dime bet Wake Forest / Brigham Young Over 139.5
Analysis: NCAAB: Brigham Young Cougars at Wake Forest Demon Deacons - Over 139.5 -110 | Unit Value: 2 DIMES
Note: Wake Forest has been one of my favorite OVER Teams for a very long time, and when given the chance, this team loves to run the court. They will given that chance tonight with the Cougars in town. In fact these teams are very much alike in that regard with BYU possessing the #43 Tempo Team in the country and Wake #50. That puts them high on the list of shots per contest. One would think that this Posted Total would be higher due to that fact, but these two squads also play a very good brand of D, with both in the top 20% of D efficiency and we will see a lot of that played tonight as well. While they both limit their opponents to less than average shooting, there are plenty of reasons to believe that we will see more than our share of Free Throw Opps in this contest. There is also a liklihood that we will see plenty of 3 point attempts as well. The Cougars regularly shoot 25+ of those and so do the Demon Deacons. The visitors are the better shooting squad and they also do something that is going to give them the edge in this contest. They have a very good inside-outside game and they often get good looks at the basket. They also get fouled quite often due to their style of play, and Wake Forest is very prone to the foul. It would not surprise me to see BYU shoot very often from the Free Stripe and top the 25 times mark. I can't see any reason why the number of shots in this contest will not be at least 120 and if we get that amount or higher, it would take some very poor shooting not to bring this game where we want it to be. I will take my chances that they will be able to muster enough percentage to do that. The Extra Bonus here is the fact that this is expected to be a close enough affair to give us bonus free shots toward the end, and with average or better than average connectivity by these two, that is indeed a big bonus. Trend people will be happy to know that the Cougars are 41-19-2 OVER last 63 road affairs. Play up to 144
three2won
CBB Sides Single-Dime Bet
Northern Iowa +7.5 vs Illinois St.
Analysis:
Northern Iowa +7.5
1-UNIT
There is one thing that many people aren't noticing about Northern Iowa.
They are one of the best 3-Point defenses in the Nation.
This will serve to crimp one of the advantages that Illinois State possesses.....Illy shoots VERY well from the ARC Northern Iowa should hold serve on the boards. And they will direct most of their offense into the paint, so I'll take the steady production from the bigger team, over the hit-or-miss expectation from the ARC.
Good Luck!
I would not be surprized at an outright in this game
Marco D'Angelo
CBB Sides
double-dime bet Brigham Young -1.5 vs Wake Forest
Analysis: BYU travels to battle Wake Forest. The Las Vegas line tells me everything I need to know here. You have a ACC team at Home who has won 5 in a Row and they are a small Dog to a Mountain West Team? C'mon Vegas is begging you to take Wake Forest. Wake Forest hasn't beat anybody good so that 5 Game winning streak is counterfeit. Look for BYU to win this one easily as they pull away in the second half for a 8-11 point win. TAKE BYU as MARCO'S 5* COLLEGE KEY RELEASE and make them a DOUBLE DIME PLAY.
NBA Total
dime bet MEM / LAL Under 215.5
Analysis: The Lakers have been on a roll as they have won 6 of their last 7 and scoring a ton of points in the process. However with a game tomorrow night in New Orleans expect the Lakers to tone in done tonight saving some energy for tomorrow much like they did back on Dec 20th against Cleveland as they only scored 90 that night with a game the following day. This line is high baded on recent scores but I see them winning team scoring in the 90's. TAKE LAKERS/MEMPHIS UNDER and make them a SINGLE DIME PLAY.
Brandon Lang
10 Dime - MARQUETTE
5 Dime - BYU and MAGIC
10 Dime – Marquette
Seton Hall will have to pay the price for Marquette’s loss to West Virginia on Sunday, when the Golden Eagles saw their seven-game win streak snapped. The Eagles are still on a 5-2 ATS streak, despite the loss, and should have no trouble taking their frustration out on Seton Hall. While the Pirates are 0-5 ATS in their last five lined games, it’s important to note this team hasn’t necessarily played the type of competition that will have it prepared for tonight.
Seton Hall comes in off an 89-81 win over Morgan State – big deal – and why didn’t the Pirates win bigger? Now it comes into the Bradley Center, where Marquette is 8-0 on the season. And the Pirates are coming in on a dismal 4-11 ATS road skid, dating back to last season. Lay the home chalk, as Marquette rolls.
5 Dime – BYU
The team from the Mountain West Conference is the play in the non-conference showdown of the night, as the Cougars boat a phenomenal front line that should have no trouble dominating the boards against the Deacons. BYU has played a decent enough schedule that it should be battle-tested for this 2,000-mile cross-country trip tonight, and quite frankly, with so many uncertainties still surrounding the Deacons, I don’t think it has the chemistry the Cougars have. The road chalk is justified here, as BYU rolls.
5 Dime - Magic
If there’s any place to put your money on the Magic, it’s on the road. Orlando has been much more successful on the highway than it has been at home, and being on the West Coast could be what the doctor ordered for the Southeast contender. Orlando won four of five in its first trip to the left coast, including wins at Portland, Golden State and the Lakers, part of its 15-5 run on the highway this season. And with Sacto mired in a 1-6 skid – due to being so dinged up – I’ll play the Magic with confidence in this one.
Rocketman's Free Play:
St John's +12 1/2
Wolkosky Milan
10* NEW JERSEY -1½
10* NJN/CHA UNDER 194½
10* IND/UTA UNDER 213