DUNKEL INDEX
Mississippi vs. Oklahoma State
The Rebels look to build on their 7-0 ATS record in their last 7 non-conference games. Mississippi is the pick (-3) according to Dunkel, which has the Rebels favored by 6. Dunkel Pick: Mississippi (-3)
Game 251-252: Northern Illinois vs. South Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Illinois 82.698; South Florida 88.218
Dunkel Line: South Florida by 5 1/2; 44
Vegas Line: South Florida by 7; 49
Dunkel Pick: Northern Illinois (+7); Under
Game 253-254: Connecticut vs. South Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 90.006; South Carolina 95.102
Dunkel Line: South Carolina by 5; 42
Vegas Line: South Carolina by 4 1/2; 51 1/2
Dunkel Pick: South Carolina (-4 1/2); Under
Game 255-256: Mississippi vs. Oklahoma State
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi 103.907; Oklahoma State 97.854
Dunkel Line: Mississippi by 6; 57
Vegas Line: Mississippi by 3; 50 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Mississippi (-3); Over
Game 257-258: Arkansas vs. East Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas 99.858; East Carolina 94.043
Dunkel Line: Arkansas by 6; 66
Vegas Line: Arkansas by 8; 63 1/2
Dunkel Pick: East Carolina (+8); Over
Game 259-260: Michigan State vs. Texas Tech
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan State 92.608; Texas Tech 99.168
Dunkel Line: Texas Tech by 6 1/2; 64
Vegas Line: Texas Tech by 8 1/2; 60 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (+8 1/2); Over
NBA
Oklahoma City at Milwaukee
The Thunder look to build on their 8-0 ATS record in their last 8 games against teams with a losing SU record. Oklahoma City is the pick (+1) according to Dunkel, which has the Thunder favored by 5. Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (+1)
Game 501-502: Cleveland at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 127.838; New Jersey 112.371
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 15 1/2; 191
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 10 1/2; 192 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-10 1/2); Under
Game 503-504: Charlotte at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 116.877; Miami 121.923
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 5; 184
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 6; 185
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+6); Under
Game 505-506: San Antonio at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 125.684; Washington 116.862
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 9; 210
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 507-508: Minnesota at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 111.656; Indiana 114.590
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 3; 189
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 5; 207 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+5); Under
Game 509-510: Toronto at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 117.111; Boston 126.678
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 9 1/2; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Pick; 197
Dunkel Pick: Boston; Over
Game 511-512: Houston at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 116.236; New Orleans 119.768
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 3 1/2; 188
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 2 1/2; 194 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-2 1/2); Under
Game 513-514: Orlando at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 122.937; Chicago 118.177
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 5; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 3; 194
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-3); Under
Game 515-516: Oklahoma City at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 119.968; Milwaukee 114.958
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 5; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Milwaukee by 1; 195 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (+1); Under
Game 517-518: Denver at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 117.744; Utah 123.740
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 6; 206
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 519-520: Memphis at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 119.555; Phoenix 126.491
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 7; 230
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 8; 227
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+8); Over
Game 521-522: Golden State at Portland
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 113.641; Portland 122.501
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 9; 207
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 523-524: Dallas at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 121.466; Sacramento 117.624
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 4; 205
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
NCAAB
Gonzaga vs. Illinois
The Illini look to take advantage of a Gonzaga team that is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games at a neutral site. Illinois is the pick (-2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has Illinois favored by 4 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Illinois (-2 1/2)
Game 525-526: Pittsburgh at Syracuse
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 67.804; Syracuse 80.412
Dunkel Line: Syracuse by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Syracuse by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Syracuse (-11 1/2)
Game 527-528: Notre Dame at Connecticut
Dunkel Ratings: Notre Dame 65.216; Connecticut 68.413
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 3
Vegas Line: Connecticut by 7
Dunkel Pick: Notre Dame (+7)
Game529-530: Old Dominion at George Mason
Dunkel Ratings: Old Dominion 63.214; George Mason 60.038
Dunkel Line: Old Dominion by 3
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Old Dominion
Game 531-532: Gonzaga vs. Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Gonzaga 65.379; Illinois 69.734
Dunkel Line: Illinois by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Illinois by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Illinois (-2 1/2)
Game 533-534: Arizona at UCLA
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona 58.394; UCLA 65.771
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: UCLA by 5
Dunkel Pick: UCLA (-5)
Game 535-536: Baylor at South Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Baylor 65.806; South Carolina 69.282
Dunkel Line: South Carolina by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: South Carolina by 2
Dunkel Pick: South Carolina (-2)
Game 537-538: Oklahoma State at Rhode Island
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma State 64.594; Rhode Island 67.675
Dunkel Line: Rhode Island by 3
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Rhode Island
Game 539-540: St. Bonaventure at Marshall
Dunkel Ratings: St. Bonaventure 57.170; Marshall 64.617
Dunkel Line: Marshall by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Marshall by 7
Dunkel Pick: Marshall (-7)
Game 541-542: NC Wilmington at VCU
Dunkel Ratings: NC Wilmington 55.380; VCU 61.874
Dunkel Line: VCU by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: VCU by 10
Dunkel Pick: NC Wilmington (+10)
Game 543-544: Drexel at Delaware
Dunkel Ratings: Drexel 54.035; Delaware 51.382
Dunkel Line: Drexel by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Drexel by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Delaware (+4 1/2)
Game 545-546: Princeton at St. Joseph's
Dunkel Ratings: Princeton 52.463; St. Joseph's 58.271
Dunkel Line: St. Joseph's by 6
Vegas Line: St. Joseph's by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Princeton (+7 1/2)
Game 547-548: WI-Milwaukee at Butler
Dunkel Ratings: WI-Milwaukee 56.383; Butler 67.542
Dunkel Line: Butler by 11
Vegas Line: Butler by 14
Dunkel Pick: WI-Milwaukee (+14)
Game 549-550: Southern Mississippi at Vanderbilt
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Mississippi 53.191; Vanderbilt 71.949
Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 18
Vegas Line: Vanderbilt by 13
Dunkel Pick: Vanderbilt (-13)
Game 551-552: Colorado at Tulsa
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 57.169; Tulsa 66.493
Dunkel Line: Tulsa by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Tulsa by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tulsa (-8 1/2)
Game 553-554: Louisville at Kentucky
Dunkel Ratings: Louisville 69.265; Kentucky 75.747
Dunkel Line: Kentucky by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Kentucky by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Louisville (+7 1/2)
Game 555-556: Villanova at Marquette
Dunkel Ratings: Villanova 71.175; Marquette 71.996
Dunkel Line: Marquette by 1
Vegas Line: Villanova by 1
Dunkel Pick: Marquette (+1)
Game 557-558: Minnesota at Iowa
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 70.751; Iowa 61.383
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Minnesota by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Iowa (+10 1/2)
Game 559-560: William & Mary at Hofstra
Dunkel Ratings: William & Mary 58.001; Hofstra 60.643
Dunkel Line: Hofstra by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Hofstra by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Hofstra (-1 1/2)
Game 561-562: James Madison at Northeastern
Dunkel Ratings: James Madison 47.046; Northeastern 60.450
Dunkel Line: Northeastern by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: Northeastern by 10
Dunkel Pick: Northeastern (-10)
Game 563-564: Wright State at Illinois-Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Wright State 61.317; Illinois-Chicago 55.977
Dunkel Line: Wright State by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Wright State by 8
Dunkel Pick: Illinois-Chicago (+8)
Game 565-566: Detroit at Loyola-Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 54.327; Loyola-Chicago 58.285
Dunkel Line: Loyola-Chicago by 4
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Loyola-Chicago
Game 567-568: Georgia at Missouri
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia 58.695; Missouri 70.884
Dunkel Line: Missouri by 12
Vegas Line: Missouri by 15 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia (+15 1/2)
Game 569-570: Florida International at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: Florida International 40.180; New Orleans 48.925
Dunkel Line: New Orleans by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: New Orleans by 4
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-4)
Game 571-572: Oregon at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Oregon 60.366; Washington 68.967
Dunkel Line: Washington by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Washington by 12
Dunkel Pick: Oregon (+12)
Game 573-574: AR-Little Rock at UL-Monroe
Dunkel Ratings: AR-Little Rock 48.874; UL-Monroe 48.965
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: UL-Monroe by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: AR-Little Rock (+1 1/2)
Game 575-576: Kansas at Temple
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas 80.302; Temple 71.262
Dunkel Line: Kansas 9
Vegas Line: Kansas by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas (-6 1/2)
Game 577-578: Towson at Georgia State
Dunkel Ratings: Towson 47.646; Georgia State 56.011
Dunkel Line: Georgia State by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Georgia State by 8
Dunkel Pick: Georgia State (-8)
Game 579-580: Michigan State at Northwestern
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan State 72.543; Northwestern 69.748
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 3
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Northwestern (+4 1/2)
Game 581-582: St. Louis at Bowling Green
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 57.253; Bowling Green 55.452
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 2
Vegas Line: Bowling Green by 2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+2)
Game 583-584: Cleveland State at Youngstown State
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland State 50.975; Youngstown State 54.771
Dunkel Line: Youngstown State by 4
Vegas Line: Youngstown State by 1
Dunkel Pick: Youngstown State (-1)
Game 585-586: Georgia Tech at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Tech 66.850; Charlotte 63.481
Dunkel Line: Georgia Tech by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Georgia Tech by 2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia Tech (-2)
Game 587-588: South Alabama at Florida Atlantic
Dunkel Ratings: South Alabama 52.783; Florida Atlantic 53.151
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Florida Atlantic by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: South Alabama (+2 1/2)
Game 589-590: Stanford at California
Dunkel Ratings: Stanford 62.616; California 72.937
Dunkel Line: California by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: California by 13
Dunkel Pick: Stanford (+13)
Game 591-592: Oregon State at Washington State
Dunkel Ratings: Oregon State 56.695; Washington State 68.034
Dunkel Line: Washington State by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Washington State by 7
Dunkel Pick: Washington State (-7)
Game 593-594: Seton Hall vs. Virginia Tech
Dunkel Ratings: Seton Hall 68.218; Virginia Tech 62.284
Dunkel Line: Seton Hall by 6
Vegas Line: Seton Hall by 4
Dunkel Pick: Seton Hall (-4)
Game 595-596: Cincinnati at Rutgers
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati 64.958; Rutgers 58.536
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Cincinnati by 4
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-4)
Game 597-598: WI-Green Bay at Valparaiso
Dunkel Ratings: WI-Green Bay 54.527; Valparaiso 56.404
Dunkel Line: Valparaiso by 2
Vegas Line: Valparaiso by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: WI-Green Bay (+2 1/2)
Game 599-600: UAB at Arkansas
Dunkel Ratings: UAB 66.821; Arkansas 61.149
Dunkel Line: UAB by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: UAB by 4
Dunkel Pick: UAB (-4)
Game 601-602: Utah at LSU
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 54.809; LSU 63.315
Dunkel Line: LSU by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: LSU by 4
Dunkel Pick: LSU (-4)
Game 603-604: North Texas at Arkansas State
Dunkel Ratings: North Texas 51.454; Arkansas State 52.834
Dunkel Line: Arkansas State by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas State
Game 605-606: UL-Lafayette at Middle Tennessee State
Dunkel Ratings: UL-Lafayette 47.670; Middle Tennessee State 55.316
Dunkel Line: Middle Tennessee State by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Middle Tennessee State by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Middle Tennessee State (-5 1/2)
Game 607-608: Nevada at Louisiana Tech
Dunkel Ratings: Nevada 58.269; Louisiana Tech 65.206
Dunkel Line: Louisiana Tech by 7
Vegas Line: Louisiana Tech by 3
Dunkel Pick: Louisiana Tech (-3)
Game 609-610: Rice at TCU
Dunkel Ratings: Rice 53.106; TCU 57.909
Dunkel Line: TCU by 5
Vegas Line: TCU by 7
Dunkel Pick: Rice (+7)
Game 611-612: Denver at Troy
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 52.346; Troy 55.536
Dunkel Line: Troy by 3
Vegas Line: Troy by 4
Dunkel Pick: Denver (+4)
Game 613-614: Boise State at Fresno State
Dunkel Ratings: Boise State 52.935; Fresno State 62.371
Dunkel Line: Fresno State by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Fresno State by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Fresno State (-5 1/2)
Game 615-616: CS-Northridge at Pacific
Dunkel Ratings: CS-Northridge 49.592; Pacific 62.203
Dunkel Line: Pacific by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Pacific by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pacific (-10 1/2)
Game 617-618: UC-Santa Barbara at UC-Irvine
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Santa Barbara 50.085; UC-Irvine 54.114
Dunkel Line: UC-Irvine by 4
Vegas Line: UC-Irvine by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UC-Irvine (-1 1/2)
Game 615-616: CS-Northridge at Pacific
Dunkel Ratings: CS-Northridge 49.592; Pacific 62.203
Dunkel Line: Pacific by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Pacific by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pacific (-10 1/2)
Game 617-618: UC-Santa Barbara at UC-Irvine
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Santa Barbara 50.085; UC-Irvine 54.114
Dunkel Line: UC-Irvine by 4
Vegas Line: UC-Irvine by 1
Dunkel Pick: UC-Irvine (-1)
Game 619-620: CS-Fullerton at UC-Davis
Dunkel Ratings: CS-Fullerton 50.391; UC-Davis 48.928
Dunkel Line: CS-Fullerton by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: CS-Fullerton
Game 621-622: Long Beach State at UC-Riverside
Dunkel Ratings: Long Beach State 59.640; UC-Riverside 52.714
Dunkel Line: Long Beach State by 7
Vegas Line: Long Beach State by 2
Dunkel Pick: Long Beach State (-2)
Game 623-624: Arizona State at USC
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona State 66.116; USC 70.588
Dunkel Line: USC by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: USC by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: USC (-1 1/2)
Game 625-626: Utah State at New Mexico State
Dunkel Ratings: Utah State 64.345; New Mexico State 55.252
Dunkel Line: Utah State by 9
Vegas Line: Utah State by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah State (-5 1/2)
Game 627-628: Idaho at Hawaii
Dunkel Ratings: Idaho 59.818; Hawaii 56.410
Dunkel Line: Idaho by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Idaho
Game 629-630: Rider at Loyola-MD
Dunkel Ratings: Rider 50.197; Loyola-MD 57.556
Dunkel Line: Loyola-MD by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Loyola-MD by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Loyola-MD (-5 1/2)
Game 631-632: Iona at Niagara
Dunkel Ratings: Iona 56.738; Niagara 64.641
Dunkel Line: Niagara by 8
Vegas Line: Niagara by 7
Dunkel Pick: Niagara (-7)
Game 633-634: Georgia Southern at Auburn
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Southern 40.433; Auburn 58.019
Dunkel Line: Auburn by 17 1/2
Vegas Line: Auburn by 16
Dunkel Pick: Auburn (-16)
Game 635-636: Fairfield at Canisius
Dunkel Ratings: Fairfield 55.673; Canisius 49.717
Dunkel Line: Fairfield by 6
Vegas Line: Fairfield by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Fairfield (-1 1/2)
Game 637-638: Jacksonville State at Eastern Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Jacksonville State 44.983; Eastern Illinois 52.528
Dunkel Line: Eastern Illinois by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Eastern Illinois by 4
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Illinois (-4)
Game 639-640: Tennessee State at Eastern Kentucky
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee State 43.386; Eastern Kentucky 59.480
Dunkel Line: Eastern Kentucky by 16
Vegas Line: Eastern Kentucky by 11
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Kentucky (-11)
Game 641-642: Manhattan at Marist
Dunkel Ratings: Manhattan 48.278; Marist 44.958
Dunkel Line: Manhattan by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Manhattan by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Marist (+4 1/2)
Game 643-644: Northern Colorado at Northern Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Colorado 59.461; Northern Arizona 51.412
Dunkel Line: Northern Colorado by 8
Vegas Line: Northern Colorado by 4
Dunkel Pick: Northern Colorado (-4)
Game 645-646: Tennessee Tech at SE Missouri State
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee Tech 46.163; SE Missouri State 45.004
Dunkel Line: Tennessee Tech by 1
Vegas Line: Tennessee Tech by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: SE Missouri State (+2 1/2)
Game 647-648: Austin Peay at Morehead State
Dunkel Ratings: Austin Peay 52.511; Morehead State 57.151
Dunkel Line: Morehead State by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Morehead State by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Austin Peay (+5 1/2)
Game 649-650: Montana at Weber State
Dunkel Ratings: Montana 55.480; Weber State 60.611
Dunkel Line: Weber State by 5
Vegas Line: Weber State by 4
Dunkel Pick: Weber State (-4)
Game 651-652: Sacramento State at Portland State
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento State 43.331; Portland State 52.412
Dunkel Line: Portland State by 9
Vegas Line: Portland State by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento State (+12 1/2)
Game 653-654: IUPUI at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: IUPUI 54.565; Oakland 60.788
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 6
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 655-656: Western Illinois at IPFW
Dunkel Ratings: Western Illinois 44.472; IPFW 50.992
Dunkel Line: IPFW by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 657-658: Oral Roberts at North Dakota State
Dunkel Ratings: Oral Roberts 55.875; North Dakota State 53.215
Dunkel Line: Oral Roberts by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 659-660: Southern Utah at UMKC
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Utah 44.593; UMKC 49.970
Dunkel Line: UMKC by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 661-662: Centenary at South Dakota State
Dunkel Ratings: Centenary 44.566; South Dakota State 51.016
Dunkel Line: South Dakota State by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
NHL
New Jersey at Minnesota
The Wild look to build on their 4-1 record in their last 5 games against teams with a winning percentage above .600. Minnesota is the pick (+105) according to Dunkel, which has the Wild favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+105)
Game 51-52: Carolina at NY Rangers
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 10.235; NY Rangers 11.335
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-170); Under
Game 53-54: Vancouver at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 12.374; Dallas 11.718
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (+100); Over
Game 55-56: Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 11.115; Tampa Bay 10.432
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-155); Over
Game 57-58: Washington at Los Angeles
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 11.469; Los Angeles 12.082
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-125); 6
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (+105); Over
Game 59-60: Colorado at Columbus
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 10.728; Columbus 11.260
Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Columbus (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Columbus (-125); Under
Game 61-62: Toronto at Calgary
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 11.545; Calgary 12.280
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-175); 6
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-175); Under
Game 63-64: Atlanta at NY Islanders
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 10.541; NY Islanders 10.630
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: NY Islanders (-140); 6
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (-140); Under
Game 65-66: Chicago at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 11.509; St. Louis 11.876
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+140); Under
Game 67-68: Detroit at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 12.167; Phoenix 11.568
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix (-140); 5
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+120); Over
Game 69-70: New Jersey at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 11.306; Minnesota 11.616
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-125); 5
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+105); Over
Game 71-72: Anaheim at Nashville
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 11.611; Nashville 11.511
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 73-74: Edmonton at San Jose
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 10.661; San Jose 10.135
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-300); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (+250); Under
JACK JONES
UConn +4 over South Carolina
Two teams who were headed in opposite directions to finish off the season. The Huskies lost a close game at Cincinnati on November 7th, 45-47 but then rattled off wins at Notre Dame, then at home against Syracuse and South Florida.
South Carolina started off 5-1, but then a loss at Alabama sent them into a tailspin. This team snuck by Vanderbilt before losing badly at Tennessee and Arkansas. Then a loss to Florida before closing their season out with a win over Clemson.
UConn did a good job of scoring this year, putting up 32.1 ppg against teams allowing 25.1. South Carolina played five games away from home this year and only managed to score 15.8 ppg in those contests. If UConn gets off to a fast start, the Gamecocks can't keep up offensively so I'll ride the Huskies.
Info Plays
3* on Rockets/Hornets UNDER 194.5
Reasons why this game goes UNDER:
1.) System Play. We'll Play Under - All teams where the total is between 190 and 199.5 points (NEW ORLEANS) - off an upset win as an underdog against opponent off a win against a division rival. This is a 44-16 UNDER System hitting 73.3% over the last 5 seasons.
2.) The UNDER is 7-2 in the last 9 overall meetings, and the UNDER is a PERFECT 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in New Orleans. When these teams get together, a defensive battle usually ensues and we'll predict another one here tonight. Bet the UNDER.
Black Widow
1* on Minnesota Timberwolves +5
The Timberwolves are coming around. They are 12-6 ATS in their last 18 games overall. Indiana has lost 8 straight games, going 2-6 ATS in the process. They have been bitten by injuries, with starters Troy Murphy, Jeff Foster and Danny Granger all out still. They just don't have enough talent left in the cupboard to compete on a consistent basis without those guys. Indiana is 14-30 ATS (-19.0 Units) in home games when playing against a terrible team (Win Pct. <=25%) since 1996. The Pacers are 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home games after a home game where both teams score 100 or more points over the last 2 seasons. Indiana is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) after allowing 100 points or more 2 straight games this season. Take Minnesota and the points.
JOHN MARTIN
1 Unit on Pacers/T'Wolves OVER 207.5
Minnesota is giving up 108.2 points/game on the road this season. Indiana gives up 102.7 points/game in all games this year. This contest has all the making of a shootout tonight in Indiana given these putrid defensive numbers. The Pacers are 16-5 OVER in home games versus poor foul drawing teams - attempting <=24 free throws/game over the last 2 seasons. Indiana is 17-7 OVER versus up-tempo teams averaging 83 or more shots/game over the last 2 seasons. Both squads are up-tempo teams that like to push the ball. Cash in with the OVER.
DAVE PRICE
1 Unit on Toronto Raptors +3.5
Plays against home favorites (Boston) after allowing 100 points or more in 2 straight games against an opponent after scoring 55 points or more in the first half in 2 straight games are 63-27 ATS the last 5 seasons (70%). And this system is already 5-1 ATS this season. Boston has struggled without Paul Piece, and now Rajon Rondo and Kevin Garnett are both listed as doubtful tonight. I just think the Celtics are too banged up right now to get back on track. We'll take the points.
VEGAS EXPERTS
Gonzaga at Illinois
Note that this game will be played in Chicago, at the United Center. Illinois has gone Over in all nine games where there was a posted total this year. Gonzaga has gone Over 30 of the last 40 times they've been an Underdog, a stretch that dates all the way back to 1997. They are also 46-25 Over on a neutral court. When you look at the Bulldogs results, that Duke game sticks out like a sore thumb. They've scored 90+ four different times already.
Play on: Over
John Ryan
Kansas vs. Temple
Play: Temple +6.5
Ai Simulator 3* graded play on Temple as they take on Kansas set to start at 5:30 EST. AiS shows a 70% probability that Temple will lose this game by 6 or fewer points and has a 48% probability of winning the game. AiS also shows that Kansas will hit between 40 and 46% from the field. Note that Kansas is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games when they make 40% to 46% of their shots in a game over the last 3 seasons. Temple is a solid 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) versus teams who make 8 or more 3 point shots/game on the season over the last 3 seasons; 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in home games versus teams who average 40 or more rebounds/game on the season since 1997; 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games after 5 straight games forcing opponent to commit 14 or less turnovers over the last 3 seasons. Take Temple.
Ben Burns
Vancouver Canucks at Dallas Stars
Prediction: Dallas Stars
These teams have faced each other twice so far this season. The home team won both of those meetings. The Canucks won 4-3, at Vancouver, back in early October. A few weeks later, playing at Dallas on 11/6, the Stars returned the favor. They won that one by a score of 2-1. With this being an afternoon game, played at Dallas, I expect the Stars to have the advantage.
Looking back further and we find the Stars at 10-4 the last 14 times that they were a host in this series. They've done a great job of shutting down the Canucks here. In fact, during that 14 game stretch, the Canucks only managed more than two goals twice, scoring one or less in eight of them. While I'm recommending a play on the 'side,' it's also worth mentioning that the 'under' was a profitable 10-2-2 during that stretch.
While the Stars are playing their third straight at home, the Canucks will be playing the fourth and final leg of a 4-game road trip. Having been unable to ring in the new year with friends and family, I won't be surprised if they get caught looking ahead to the return trip to Vancouver. Despite being favored, at Atlanta, the Canucks lost on Jan. 2nd last year. Don't be surprised if history repeats itself here with the Stars continuing their home ice dominance in the series. With the price in the pick'em range, consider Dallas.
Jeff Alexander
1 Unit on Arkansas/E. Carolina OVER 63.5
Bottom Line: I have uncovered a system I can't refuse in this one. Plays Over on all teams where the total is greater than or equal to 63, Arkansas in this case, in a game involving two average teams (within +/- 50 yards per game of their opponents) after 7+ games, in non-conference games, are 26-6 ATS the last 10 seasons. The average posted total in these games is 67.8 and the average combined score if 78.7. With the way both of these offenses performed down the home stretch of the regular season, I'm expecting a high scoring shootout here. Take the Over for 1 Unit.
SPORTS WAGERS
Pittsburgh -½ +1.14 over TAMPA BAY
The Lightning catch the Penguins at perhaps the worst possible time because the Pens have dropped three straight and will not be in the best of moods. Not only did they lose three straight but they lost at home to the Leafs, they lost in Buffalo after blowing a 3-0 lead and they lost to the Devils 2-0. Now they’ll take a big step down in class and they need to get right-sided soon. The Pens have a great history in recent years of second half surges and hopefully that last loss to the Devils (they’ve now dropped four straight games to New Jersey) woke this team up. The best news, however, is that the Lightning have won 15 games this season and only two of those wins have come against teams in the top 10 in the standings. Laying pucks on the road is usually not a good idea but there are exceptions. Had the Pens been on a three-game winning streak or even 2-1 or 1-2 in its last three this would not be a play. However, a three-game losing streak with this team is significant and chances are great they come out and play a strong game. Play: Pittsburgh -½ +1.14 (Risking 2 units).
Vancouver +1.05 over DALLAS
This one has to be played with OT included because the Stars lead the NHL in OT losses with 11. The Canucks are also heating up big time after a shaky October. Vancouver has now gone 5-2-1 over its last eight games on the road. Overall, they’ve won four of five with only loss over that stretch occurring in OT. They’ve scored the most power-play goals in the league and their penalty killing is moving up the ranks too after that aforementioned shaky start. At one point that unit was ranked 28th but are now ranked 17th. The Stars are coming off a couple of very nice wins over Chicago and Anaheim. However, they also ran into some very shaky goaltending in both those wins so its shortcomings were masked. In the Chicago game, Huet was yanked after allowing four goals on 10 shots and although Jonas Hiller played good in the subsequent game he, too, allowed a couple of soft goals. Things for the Stars are going to get a whole lot tougher here against Luongo and a Canuck team that has allowed two goals or less in five of its last seven games and have not allowed more than three goals against in 11 straight. Play: Vancouver +1.05 (Risking 2 units).
Colorado +1.16 over COLUMBUS
The equation in this one is rather simple in that the Jackets are the last team in the NHL you want to play as a favorite, meaning when they’re favored they’re about the best team to bet against. It’s incredible that the Jackets have scored one lousy goal in five straight games. Wait, it gets better. The Jackets have been held to one goal in seven of its last nine games and they have three wins over its last 22 games and one win in its last 12. So yeah, the Jackets can win, as anyone can win on a given night. However, laying juice with this squad is about as risky as possible and should be avoided because the Jackets score once a game and this isn’t soccer. Play: Colorado +1.16 (Risking 2 units).
RHODE ISLAND –1.03 over Oklahoma St.
The Cowboys are an impressive 11-1 thus far and that solid record has them way overvalued. This is not a good team (not even close), and all of its shortcomings will be exposed in a big way and it starts right here. What we have here is a well-known school with an 11-1 record playing a relative unknown and that’s why this game is a pick’em. Fact is, OSU has beaten up on a ton of garbage teams and they don’t have a notable win, nor a notable game on its résumé thus far. The list of teams that the Cowboys have played this year is about as poor a group as you’ll find anywhere and thus, its offensive stats are completely skewed. This is a sloppy, poor shooting squad that virtually has no bench and frankly, they have very little chance of going into Rhode Island and beating this very underrated Rams squad. What you may not know is that the Rams are 10-1 and in first place in the A-10 with a schedule that’s had at least two tough games and perhaps even three or four. Rhode Island went into Boston College and thumped the Eagles by 11, not to mention a win over Providence. The Rams are much deeper off the bench and they have a much more balanced group of scorers and it would not surprise one bit to see the Rams roll over this imposter by 15 points or more. Play: #538 Rhode Island (Risking 2.06 units to win 2).
Northern Colorado -4 over NORTHERN ARIZONA
It’s surprising to see this line at -4 considering Northern Colorado is 12-3 with wins over potential tournament teams like Montana and Denver and a close loss to Oklahoma. Northern Colorado plays both offense and defense equally well, placing in the top 100 in efficiency and shooting especially well from three-point range at 40%. Northern Arizona is already 0-2 in Big Sky conference play and their main problems are on the offensive side of the ball. They get absolutely crushed on the glass, which isn’t a surprise considering they start three guards and none of their rotation players are above 6’7. The also turn the ball over on a staggering 25% of all their possessions. Two of their six wins have come against Division-2 opponents and they lost handily to the same Montana squad that Northern Colorado beat 71-54 on December 4th. The home court has shaved about 4 points off this line and truthfully the game shouldn’t even be around 8. Northern Colorado is a bad matchup for the offensively starved Lumberjacks and don’t be surprised at a lopsided score. Play: #643 Northern Colorado –4 (Risking 2.16 units to win 2).
JR TIPS
ROCKETS at HORNETS
Chris Paul recorded his 11th career triple-double while David West finished with a career high in points when the Hornets met the Rocktes earlier this week but it still wasn't enough for New Orleans to beat the Rockets. Houston defeated New Orleans 108-100 on Tuesday as Brooks scored nine of his 27 points in the fourth quarter to help his team rally from an eight-point deficit. Brooks also scored 30 points in Thursday's 97-94 victory over Dallas finishing with 30 points and shooting 11 for 26 including a 6-of-12 effort from 3-point range. Shane Battier also had 20 points against the Hornets earlier this week. Now Brooks, Battier and the Rockets are looking to win their fourth straight over the Hornets and second in a row in New Orleans. New Orleans posted a 95-91 victory over Miami on Wednesday which is the third time during the home winning streak it has held an opponent to fewer than 93 points. Paul failed to record a double-double for the fourth time in five games after reaching double digits in both points and assists for seven consecutive games before the current stretch. He's averaging 21.4 points and 10.1 assists in his last seven games against the Rockets. The last game went over the total which is rare for these two teams when they face each other. It is very unlikely that Shane battier will score 20 points again for the Rockets in this game as the hornets are holding teams under 93 pints in their last 4 games at home with a 3 game win streak.
TAKE UNDER 194.5
Bryan Leonard
Old Dominion at George Mason
The Monarchs of Old Dominion are clearly the better team this year yet the line is very reasonable for the visitor. They have the higher RPI and the better record while playing the stronger schedule. This is a very good team that has beaten the likes of Georgetown and were very competitive when stepping up in class.
George Mason has had a lot of success lately but they are just 6-6 this year, losing to the likes of Tulane, George Washington and Radford. They have won 3 of the last 4 home meetings over ODU but the Patriots had far better personnel in those years. The line is more based on public perception that reality and we'll gladly take the better team as an underdog.
PLAY OLD DOMINION