James Patrick Sports
Oklahoma City
Fantasy Sports Gametime
25* Play Ottawa (-180) over NY Islanders
25* Play Los Angeles (-160) over Tampa Bay
Totals 4 U
Top Plays
Parlay - Buff OVER & Ga. Tech OVER
Reg Plays
NYK OVER
OKC UNDER
Platinum Plays
Premier Pick (Top Play)
POrtland
300K Play
Ga. Tech
Reg Plays
Ohio U
Ga. Tech OVER
Buff UNDER
Tony Stoffo
Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech
Pick: Under 56
With bad weather headed for Blacksburg the Sharps hit the Under early before the public and odds makers realize what this game may be played in. A cold windy rainy night does not add to a high scoring game, and that's exactly what is called for here. Plus add in these solid trends calling for a low scoring game makes the Under the highly recommended play in this spot. So let's try and jump on this number before the word gets out about the weather.
Under is 7-1 in the Yellow Jackets last 8 games as an underdog of 10.5 or greater.
Under is 6-1 in the Yellow Jackets last 7 games following a bye week.
Under is 12-1 in the Hokies last 13 Thursday games.
Jimmy Boyd
NY Knicks +7
Oklahoma City +5.5
Bobby Maxwell
400-Unit College FB Smart Play - Virginia Tech
Georgia Tech has been a huge under-achiever this season. The Yellow Jackets have been inconsistent on both sides of the ball and on the road, they have been about as bad as any team in the land. That’s why tonight in Blacksburg, Va., I’m going with the Hokies to get the win and cover the big number.
Georgia Tech last played on Oct. 23 and fell on the road at Clemson, 27-13 as 3 ½-point underdogs. They vaunted triple-option rushing attack managed just 242 yards and of course the passing of Josh Nesbitt was almost non-existent at 6-of-19 for 83 yards. Defensively, the Jackets allowed Clemson to run for 236 yards (6.2 ypg) and QB Kyle Parker threw for 167 yards and a TD.
In the season’s first road game, Georgia Tech went to lowly Kansas and lost outright 28-25 as 13 ½-point favorites. Kansas, as we’ve seen, is about as bad as it gets in college football, not even being competitive in Big 12 action this season.
Virginia Tech has certainly got the offense in gear after opening the season with back-to-back losses at home to Boise St. and James Madison. Since those two games, the Hokies have scored 41 or more points in five of their last six games, winning each game and covering the number as a favorite.
Common opponents for these two teams are NC State and Wake Forest, with Virginia Tech crushing both squads and covering the spread while Georgia Tech lost outright to NC State in Atlanta 45-28 as an eight-point favorite and the Jackets squeaked by Wake Forest 24-20, failing as an 8 ½-point road chalk.
Georgia Tech gives up 23.6 points a game and has trouble stopping the pass. The Hokies average 37 points a game and have a very balanced attack, averaging 209.9 yards per game through the air and 214.8 yards per game on the ground.
Virginia Tech has won four of the last six meetings dating back to 2004, including a 20-17 win at home in 2008, but they came up short as 6 ½-point favorites. Georgia Tech really struggles in primetime, going 2-6 ATS in its last eight Thursday games and they are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 after a bye week.
The Hokies are on ATS surges of 38-15 in ACC games, 17-5 on Thursdays, 17-4 in November contests, 36-16 against winning teams and 4-0 at home. Go ahead and lay the points, Virginia Tech will run away with this one, winning by three TDs.
Teddy Covers
Oklahoma City
Rocketman
5* Ohio -15.5
5* Portland -5.5
Derek Mancini
15 Dime Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Five Star Sports
3* Ohio - 16
Dr Bob
Opinion
Oklahoma City (+5½) over PORTLAND
Oklahoma City has lost consecutive games at Utah and at the Clippers last night, but the Thunder are a very resilient team with a very good 54-26 ATS mark in games following a loss since Russell Westbrook joined the starting lineup in late November of 2008. The Thunder caught the Clippers in a good situation last night, which is why I didn’t recommend OKC off their loss to Utah, but there is nothing favoring Portland in this game and the Thunder are 30-12 ATS after consecutive losses. I’ll lean with Oklahoma City based on their history after a loss.
Lenny Del Genio
20* NBA Division GOM - Oklahoma City
This line is far too high for two evenly matched teams. We made a bad play on the Thunder last night as they lost outright to the Clippers of all teams, trailing the whole way. The game before that was Sunday when they got blown out at home vs. the Jazz 120-99. After watching these two straight poor performances, the public will be looking to fade OKC. However, this was the fourth best spread team in the league LY and off three straight ATS defeats, we can now jump in and take advantage of some value. The Thunder are much better in the underdog role, which they were in for much of LY, but won't find themselves in nearly as many times TY. This traditionally has been a great spot for them. They are 12-7 ATS off a SU loss as a favorite. They are 14-9 ATS when catching six points or less on the road. They are an incredible 60-34 ATS off a SU loss and 47-27 ATS off an ATS loss. It keeps getting better as the Thunder are 17-4 ATS in the 2nd of BB road games, including 9-1 ATS if they lost the first game. Shooting has been a major issue over the last three games for OKC, but they are 13-4 ATS following a game where they shot 20% or worse from behind the three-point arc. Road team won outright three times when these teams met LY. Portland is lousy as a small home favorite, going 79-110 ATS laying six points or less. Oklahoma City is our 20* Northwest Division Game of the Month.
Joyce Sterling
10* Ohio U -16
Power Play Wins
Buffalo/Ohio Over 45.5