Bells Best
NCAAB:
Prov + 14
Buff - 9
ND + 9.5
NBA:
Indiana + 5.5
Karl Garrett
40 DIMER - DREXEL DRAGONS
20 DIMER - HOUSTON COUGARS.
10 DIMER - ORLANDO MAGIC
The Patriots are a perfect 12-0 at home this year, and they are a solid 8-2 against the spread at home this year, and that is the primary reason the price tonight is just a little too high.
Drexel has been a tough out for George Mason, as the Dragons are on a 6-2-1 spread run the last 9 times these schools have met, with 4 outright wins.
The Dragons have done well for themselves away from home, as they are 7-6 straight up, and 8-4 against the spread on the road this year in their lined games. Drexel is also on a 9-2 spread run their last 11 games.
At 14-10 for the year, this is Drexel's chance to show that they will be a force come CAA tourney time in a few weeks.
I like the Dragons plus the points to take this one right down to the wire.
20 DIMER - HOUSTON COUGARS
I smell "blowout" at Marshall tonight.
Houston is coming on strong to end the regular season, as they bring a 4 game winning streak into town this evening.
Always tricky laying points on the road in college, but there is no other choice in this one, as the Thundering Herd haven't been exactly "thundering" lately, going just 1-8-1 against the spread their last 10 at home, and 5-14-1 overall their last 20 on line!
Houston has taken all 3 previous series meetings, both straight up, and against the spread, and they have won all 3 of those meetings by double-digits.
The Cougars stand at 16-7 straight up this year, and if they wish to nab an at-large bid to the Big Dance next month, this is the type of game they had better make their bones with.
Go ahead and lay it, as the Cougars are up to the task.
10 DIMER - ORLANDO MAGIC
Bad message New Orleans ownership sent yesterday by dealing Tyson Chandler to Oklahoma City in what amounted to a salary dump.
You think West, and Paul aren't taking note of George Shinn, and that cheapskate move!?!??!
The Hornets failed the spread again last night, dipping to a money-burning 2-7 against the spread their last 9 games.
The Magic meanwhile, are on a money-turning 23-9 spread run their last 32 overall.
In the series, Orlando has taken 6 of the last 9 straight up, and the visitor is 7-2-1 against the spread in the last 10 meetings.
Both teams were in action last night, and while the Hornets are just 4-7-1 ATS when playing with no rest, it hasn't seemed to bother the Magic at all, as Orlando is 6-2 against the spread when playing back-to-backers.
Stick with the Magic.
Bob Balfe
NBA Basketball
Warriors +5 over Lakers
NCAA Basketball
Idaho +6 over Boise State
Rocketman
Minnesota @ Miami
Play: 3* Miami -9
Minnesota is 28-49 ATS last 3 years in 2nd half of the season. Minnesota is 7-19 ATS last 3 years and 0-6 ATS this year against Southeast Division opponents. Minnesota is 12-32 ATS last 3 years and 1-5 ATS this year when playing against a team with a winning record in the 2nd half of the season. Miami is 5-1 ATS this year in a home game when the total is 190 to 194 1/2. Miami is 8-2 ATS at home vs Minnesota since 1996. Timberwolves are 5-11-1 ATS in their last 17 vs. Eastern Conference. Timberwolves are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Wednesday games. Timberwolves are 7-22 ATS in their last 29 vs. NBA Southeast. Timberwolves are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning SU record. Timberwolves are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a SU loss. Timberwolves are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Timberwolves are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog. Timberwolves are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss. Timberwolves are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Heat are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a losing SU record. Heat are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Heat are 14-6-1 ATS in their last 21 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Home team is 12-5 ATS in the last 17 meetings. Timberwolves are 2-6 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Miami. Minnesota without leading scorer Jefferson. We'll play Miami for 3 units
The Prez NA
St Louis r616
(-110) / 4 units
The Prez NA
Colorado r609
+13.0 (-110) / 4 units
The Prez NA
North Carolina State r575
+20.0 (-110) / 5 units
Wayne Root
Chairman- U Mass
Millionaire- Idaho
No Limit- So Florida
Insiders- West Virginia
Perfect Play- Arkansas
Opposite Action Plays
NOTRE DAME
JB Sports
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS
Mike Lineback
CHARLOTTE BOBCATS
Lenny Del Genio
MINNESOTA T'WOLVES
Nick Parsons
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS
ROCKETMAN SPORTS
NBA
3* Charlotte -4 1/2
3* Miami -9
5* Chicago -1 1/2
3* Phoenix -7
CBB
3* (#523) Fordham +25 1/2
3* (#602) Colorado State +9
RON RAYMOND
BIG 85% WINNING NBA SYSTEM L5Y
Lakers / WarriorsOver 228.5
5* NBA O/U GAME OF THE WEEK!
Hawks/ Kings Under 207
Adam Meyer
Notre Dame 6 Units
Virginia Tech 4 Units
Wisc-Milwaukee 4 Units
Ohio St 4 Units
Trace Adams
1500* - Auburn
1000* - Penn State
500* - Rhode Island
500* - St. Joseph's
Forget about UGA's unlikely weekend win at home over Florida, they will NOT duplicate that effort tonight, as Auburn is a hungry team in need of a road win, and an empty Stegeman Coliseum is the perfect spot for the Tigers to notch that road win.
Auburn has lost the last 3 series meetings against Georgia, so this is indeed a great revenge spot for the Tigers who do bring a 3-game season winning streak into this one.
Prior to their upset of Florida, Georgia had lost 11 in a row. That win gives us decent "line value" with Auburn tonight, as they are not laying too many at all on the road in this spot.
Remember, the Bulldogs are on a 3-6-1 spread run their last 10 games.
Granted, Auburn has struggled on the road this season, but tonight is the night they make a statement.
Lay the small impost.
1500♦ - Auburn Tigers
Too many points for the Illini to be laying tonight!
The series between Penn State and Illinois has been a hotly-contested series, as the last pair of meetings have been decided by just one point each. As a matter of fact, the last 6 series meetings have been decided by a grand total of just 15 points!
The Nittany's need this one badly, as their recent 3-game slide was not what the doctor ordered at this time of the year. Still, Penn State stands at 18-8 for the year, and they did recently win at Michigan State, so they have the confidence to compete at Champaign tonight.
The Illini have been tough at home this season, but this line is inflated, and as you can see by the numbers in the series, this one should once again go right down to the wire.
Take the points.
1000♦ - Penn State Nittany Lions
Some way the Rams will gut out the win tonight at UMass.
The Minutemen have been unable to duplicate their success from a season ago, and at 9-14 for the year, you know if it is close late, UMass just doesn't believe they can win the game.
The same cannot be said for Rhode Island, as the Rams tote in an 18-8 straight up mark, and URI has only lost once in their last 7 games.
The Rams are in "triple revenge" tonight, as the Minutemen have won the last 3, and 6 of the last 8 in this rivalry, BUT it is important to note that the road team is on a 10-3 spread run the last 13 series showdowns.
Have to go with Rhodey to prevail in this road spot tonight.
500♦ - Rhode Island Rams
The Hawks of St. Joe's are off back-to-back city-series losses to Temple, and La Salle, but a change in location tonight should be the tonic Phil Martelli's crew needs to get back on track in this big conference showdown in the Gateway City.
St. Louis does enter with a 4-1 straight up mark their last 5, and they have won the last pair of series meetings. Those 2 series wins put the road team on a 4-0 straight up, and against the spread run in this series, and you know who is the road team tonight.
The Hawks have proven to be "road warriors" this season, covering 7 of their last 9 lined road games.
I like St. Joe's to cover again on the road tonight.
500♦ - St. Joseph's Hawks
THE GOLD SHEET'S LTS (+)
NBA
MINNESOTA at MIAMI "OVER" 195
COLLEGE HOOPS
RICHMOND (+5) over LaSalle
FLORIDA (- 13 1/2) over Alabama
KANSAS (-17 1/2) over Iowa State
OLE MISS (+5 1/2) over Tennessee
Will Cover
4* BUFFALO
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The Consensus Group Guaranteed Selections
9000* COLLEGE HOOPS REVENGE BAILOUT WINNER
Buffalo -8.5
Wizard of Odds Guaranteed Selections
COLLEGE HOOPS LATE STEAM BLOWOUT WINNER
NC Wilmington +10.5
The Booooj
NBA Game of the Month
35 units on Denver (-1) over Philadelphia
When I first saw the line on this game at Denver -1, I was pleasantly surprised. I had figured they would be about a 3.5 point favorite when I first circled this game. Philadelphia is coming in off of a loss in Indiana last night which was not even as close as the final score would indicate, while Denver was resting comfortably in their Philadelphia hotel waiting for the Sixers to arrive in their home town. This is just one reason why I like Denver in this game. There are plenty of on the court reasons as well. The Nuggets have been one of the most pleasant surprises in the NBA this season, sitting in 2nd place in the Western Conference. The addition of Chauncey Billups has brought stability to the offense and given them a championship caliber leader at the point. Billups has made everyone around him better, most notably Nene Hilario, who is averaging nearly 15 points per game and over 8 rebounds per at the Center position. With Elton Brand out for the season, the Nuggets match up favorably at every position on the floor with the Sixers. Thaddeus Young is having a solid season, but I expect he will have some problems on the offensive end matching up with Kenyon Martin and Chris Anderson. The Sixers may keep it close in the 1st half, but look for Denver to pull away in the 2nd. Denver by 8-12.
ATS Sports Club
NBA:
Pacers +5
Blazers -11
Lakers/Warriors over 227
NCAA:
Florida State -2
UNC Wilm +10.5
NCST/UNC over 162
NHL:
Blue Jackets -140
Ducks -150
ATS Lock Club
5 units Cal. ST. Fullerton -2
4 units ST.Louis +1
4 units Notre Dame +9.5
4 units Youngstown St. +15
ATS Financial Club
3 units Boise St. -6
3 units Virginia Pick
3 units Georgia St. +14