Bob Balfe
Central Michigan -2
Both teams have great offenses, but Troy cannot play defense. CMU actually has a decent defense and that says a lot as they play in the score happy MAC Conference. This will be Dan LeFevour's last game. LeFevour is going to be a good pro and I can only imagine the damage he would have done at a major school. Look for both teams to get their points, but the play of LeFevour and the CMU defense should get the big win. Take Central Michigan.
Ron Raymond
Islanders/Avalanche Under 5.5
Keys to selection: When ANY NHL Team Played as Road team as a Underdog - Before a non conference game - Last 4 years - Before a non division game - Coming off vs Southeast division opponent - Coming off a Home win as a Favorite; the UNDER is 13-4-0 for the Road Dog (NYI) in this spot the L4Y. Take the Under.
Lenny Del Genio
LA Lakers -5.5
The Lakers have absolutely dominated the Clippers through the years, winning 42 of the 53 meetings since 1996 and nine straight. For the first time in ages, they are NOT a double-digit favorite. The last time this was the case was December '07 and they beat their in-city rivals 113-92 that day. Of course, laying points hasn't mattered in this series for the Lakers as they've beaten the Clippers by an average of over 20 PPG during the current nine-game streak. After a rough stretch during Christmas weekend that saw them drop two of three games, Kobe and company have gotten back on track winning four straight. For some reason, the market has been slow to adjust, likely because they were 3-9 ATS heading into Sunday's game with Dallas. But they won that game 131-96 laying single digits and then covered again last night (barely) against the Rockets laying seven. Remember that this is not a "true" road game for the Lakers as they share the Staples Center with the Clippers and there will in fact be more folks in purple and yellow than red and blue in the crowd tonigght. LAC has covered each of their last four games and beat Portland outright on Monday, but they are just 16-40 ATS off their last 56 SU wins. That's just one of numerous trends going agianst the Clippers here as they are also 0-6 ATS this season after scoring 105 or more points in their previous game and 1-8 ATS if they covered four of their previous five contests. LA Lakers are our 15* NBA Late Night Bailout.
Teddy Covers
Pistons
Wichita State
USC
Savannah Sports
4* Central Michigan -140
3* Central Michigan -3
Eric Degarde
2* Toronto +7.5
Howie Feiner
Troy +2
JOYCE STERLING
10* Central Michigan -3
St.Josephs +14.5
St Josephs under 131
Boston Blackie
Houston +5
Golden St / Minnesota Over
Black Widow
6* Widow Wiseguy GMAC Bowl "Total" BLOWOUT on CMU/Troy OVER 63
This game features two of the best offenses in the country. Troy puts up 33.1 points/game while Central Michigan is at 33.2 points/game for the season. Both squads love to pass the ball, especially Troy who averages 331 passing yards/game. Central Michigan is very balanced, posting 245 passing yards and 173 rushing yards/game. The Troy defense allows 278 passing yards/game, so expect Central Michigan to easily top their season average, and for Troy to keep pace. Troy is 9-1 OVER as an underdog over the last 3 seasons. Take the OVER.
4* New Jersey Nets +14
Atlanta has lost 4 straight games. Now is the time to fade this team as they are starting to come back to the field in the Eastern Conference. Atlanta is 15-32 ATS (-20.2 Units) in home games when playing against a terrible team (Win Pct. <=25%) since 1996. Though they have lost 4 straight, the Hawks will find it hard to get motivated to play the Nets tonight at home. They have Boston coming up next at home, so this is certainly a look-ahead game for the Hawks. Take New Jersey and the points.
4* Louisville -3.5
At 10-4 this season and coming off a loss to Kentucky, we fully expect a great effort from Louisville tonight as they get back on the winning track at Providence. Louisville is 5-0 SU & 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings with Providence. Louisville is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons. The Cardinals are 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a road favorite or pick over the last 3 seasons. Take Louisville and lay the points.
4* Georgia Southern -3
Chattanooga is a very inexperienced team this season, with no starters back from last year's squad. That's why they have struggled on the road with a 2-4 record away from home this year. Georgia Southern is 3-2 at home this season where they have certainly played their best basketball. Southern is scoring 84.2 points/game at home, where they are outscoring their foes by 8.4 points/game. Take Georgia Southern and lay the points.
4* George Washington +3
George Washington should not be catching points at St. Bonaventure. They are 10-3 this season while the Bonnies are 7-6. St. Bonaventure is 23-42 ATS (-23.2 Units) after a loss by 15 points or more since 1997. St. Bonaventure is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997. George Washington is 11-2 SU & 10-3 ATS in their last 13 meetings with the Bonnies. Take George Washington and the points.
DESTROY THE BOOK SPORTS
7* Dallas +120
7* Wild -110
5* TB/Buff Over 5.5
5* Stl/SJ Under 5.5
PPP
5% Troy
Tom Stryker
7* Bowl GOY - Central Michigan
Kyle Bales
5* Atlanta Hawks -13.5
BOB AKMENS
10* TROY +3
Northcoast
Marquee - Under
Opinion - Troy