Nostradamus
Northern Illinois -3.5
Columbus -125
Philadelphia +5.5
Boston -10.5
New Orleans -1.5
Orlando -7
DUNKEL
LA Lakers at New Orleans
The Lakers come into the contest undefeated (6-0), but run into a New Orleans team that has a 3-year 18-5 ATS record at home when the total is between 190 and 194 1/2 points. The Hornets are the pick (Pick) according to Dunkel, which has New Orleans favored by 3. Dunkel Pick: New Orleans.
Game 701-702: Philadelphia at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 113.463; Toronto 121.510
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 8; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 4 1/2; 184
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-4 1/2); Over
Game 703-704: Indiana at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 121.241; New Jersey 117.254
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 4; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 2; 199
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-2); Over
Game 705-706: Atlanta at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 121.345; Boston 128.886
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 7 1/2; 184
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 9 1/2; 179
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+9 1/2); Over
Game 707-708: Portland at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 117.484; Miami 120.259
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 3; 194
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 709-710: Utah at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 123.329; Washington 114.590
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 9; 193 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 711-712: San Antonio at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 117.707; Milwaukee 116.452
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 1; 193 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 713-714: LA Lakers at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 127.003; New Orleans 129.921
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 3; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Pick; 194 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans; Under
Game 715-716: Orlando at Oklahoma City
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 117.953; Oklahoma City 115.738
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 2; 184
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 7; 189 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (+7); Under
Game 717-718: New York at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: New York 109.751; Memphis 116.399
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 6 1/2; 209
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 4; 205
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-4); Over
Game 719-720: Houston at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 120.314; Phoenix 127.644
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 7 1/2; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 3 1/2; 194
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-3 1/2); Over
Game 721-722: Sacramento at LA Clippers
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 109.541; LA Clippers 113.302
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 4; 190
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 6; 195 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+6); Under
NCAAB
Prairie View A&M at UCLA
The Bruins are trying to get back to the Final Four for the fourth straight year and have added McDonald's All-American Jrue Holiday to a lineup that returns Darren Collison and Josh Shipp. UCLA opens up today against Prairie View A&M and is the pick (-34 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Bruins favored by 41. Dunkel Pick: UCLA (-34 1/2).
Game 723-724: Michigan Tech vs. IUPUI
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan Tech 36.955; IUPUI 55.985
Dunkel Line: IUPUI by 19
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 725-726: Northeastern at Michigan
Dunkel Ratings: Northeastern 54.679; Michigan 62.833
Dunkel Line: Michigan by 8
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 729-730: Massachusetts at Southern Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Massachusetts 67.540; Southern Illinois 68.614
Dunkel Line: Southern Illinois by 1
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 731-732: Weber State vs. Miami (OH)
Dunkel Ratings: Weber State 53.584; Miami (OH) 60.274
Dunkel Line: Miami (OH) by 7
Vegas Line: Miami (OH) by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Weber State (+12 1/2)
Game 733-734: Prairie View A&M at UCLA
Dunkel Ratings: Prairie View A&M 35.411; UCLA 76.753
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 41
Vegas Line: UCLA by 34 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UCLA (-34 1/2)
NHL
Colorado at Vancouver
Vancouver goalie Roberto Luongo hasn't allowed a goal in over 10 periods and the Canucks face a Colorado team that has dropped five of its last six. Vancouver is the pick (-170) according to Dunkel, which has the Canucks favored by 3. Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-170).
Game 51-52: Phoenix at Columbus
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 12.571; Columbus 11.575
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Columbus (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+105); Over
Game 53-54: St. Louis at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 10.399; Buffalo 12.164
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-240); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-240); Over
Game 55-56: NY Rangers at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 10.815; New Jersey 12.049
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-130); 5
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (+110); Under
Game 57-58: Washington at Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 11.287; Carolina 12.632
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Carolina (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (-120); Under
Game 59-60: Tampa Bay at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 11.498; Florida 10.312
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Florida (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+100); Under
Game 61-62: Boston at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 11.967; Chicago 13.486
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-135); Over
Game 63-64: Colorado at Vancouver
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 10.509; Vancouver 13.409
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 3; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-170); Under
NCAAF
Temple at Kent State
The Owls bring a 6-2 ATS record into tonight's contest against a Kent State team that is 2-9 ATS at home over the last three seasons. Temple is the pick (-1) according to Dunkel, which has the Owls favored by 4 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Temple (-1).
Game 303-304: Temple at Kent State
Dunkel Ratings: Temple 77.314; Kent State 72.909
Dunkel Line: Temple by 4 1/2; 41
Vegas Line: Temple by 1; 45 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Temple (-1); Under
Game 305-306: Central Michigan at Northern Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Central Michigan 80.788; Northern Illinois 80.116
Dunkel Line: Central Michigan by 1; 46
Vegas Line: Northern Illinois by 3 1/2; 49
Dunkel Pick: Central Michigan (+3 1/2); Under
Indiancowboy COMP
Central Michigan/Northern Illinois Under 50
You can make a case for either of these teams. On one end, you have a 7-2 team in Central Michigan that has been the traditional powerhouse over the years in this conference. Dan Lefevour has thrown for more than twice the yards as Northern Illinois leading passer and he has thrown for twice as many touchdowns going for 11 td's and just 3 interceptions. Central Michigan comes off 5 straight wins and nearly beat Purdue on the road. Northern Illinois is undefeated at home of course and come off an ugly loss to Ball State on the road and will be fired up at home after such an ugly loss in front of their fans as they lost to this team 10-35 on the road last year. The total has come down from 50 to 49 in this game as it is a conference game and the temperature is expected to be below 40 degrees. Look, I know the numbers state how this game is likely to go over, but I like the under here as I've always believed conference games such as this can typically lead to unders. Although it is not enough for me to make a play, games in Northern Illinois in this rivalry have gone under in the past such as the previous two times. The under is 7-1 for the Huskies when facing a team with a winning record meaning that they show up defensively against the better teams in the league.
Houston Rockets +3.5
Houston got spanked in their last game against the Lakers. Let's face it, they were embarrassed and have had some time to think about it. In fact, this would explain the line going backwards. Battier is listed questionable for this game. Remember, Phoenix struggled against the Hornets at home who is a very similar team to the Rockets. Man, I tell you what, I really want to take the Rockets here and frankly I think the only play here is the Rockets ML or you stay away from this game. But, the Suns have yet to lose back to back covers so far. But, I think the Rockets put forth a spirited effort today and likely win this game outright after the embarrassment at L.A. Bottom line, I think Houston comes back strong after a terrible performance and this is why the line is as low as it is. Rockets likel win this baby outright in my opinion.
Vegas Experts
Temple at Kent State
Maybe its because of their poor record and the fact that it's a road game, but we're not sure why the Temple Owls are just a 2.5-point favorite over Kent State tonight. The host Flashes have covered just three of their last 17 games overall, including a 0-6 ATS mark when coming off a SU loss. They are just 2-9 vs. the number in MAC play. A 33-point win at Miami probably helped to "deflate" this line, but the Owls are simply the better team, so we'll take em!
Play on: Temple
Jimmy Boyd
1 Unit on Toronto Raptors -5.5
The 76ers are 0-3 SU and ATS on the road this season and their road struggles will continue tonight against a Raptors team that will be happy to see their home floor following a three-game road trip. The Raptors have won 7 of the last 9 meetings in this matchup SU and are 5-3-1 ATS in those contests. Toronto has already won at Philly by 11 points this season and I expect the 76ers to go down again by a similar margin. Plays against road underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points (76ers) revenging a loss vs. an opponent of 10 points or more, playing with 3 or more days rest are 70-36 ATS since 1996. Lay the points.
LT Profits
New York Knicks +4.5
The New York Knicks has their three-game winning streak snapped vs. the depleted San Antonio Spurs last night, but we look for them to bounce back vs. the Memphis Grizzles here.
After all, this has been a Visitors Series, as the road team is 10-4 against the spread in the last 14 head-to-head meetings. The Knicks are playing up tempo this season, still averaging 99.3 points per game this season despite that 80-point debacle last night, and they are very capable of running the Grizzlies out of their own building.
Now Memphis is 2-0 straight up and ATS at home, but they are only averaging 88.0 points per game in those two victories. The have also now allowed 100 points or more in four consecutive games, and given the success of the Knicks offense this year, 88 points simply will not get it done here.
At the very least, the Grizzlies are a vulnerable favorite given the recent struggles of the defense, so take the points with the Knicks in what could be a possible upset.
Pick: Knicks +4.5
Andre Gomes
NEW ORLEANS VS LA LAKERS
The Lakershow continued yesterday with a win at Dallas, in a game who even though they trailed, they managed to win the game down the stretch and even cover the spread! Today they will face the Hornets in New Orleans, in a duel between the two most powerful teams in the West (in theory at least). I understand this spot may bring an offensive letdown for the Lakers, however this line is at 194 points, I know most part of the public is on the over, but sometimes the public and I think that's the case on this game.
The Lakers are a team with conditions to score a lot of points in every game, as they have a lot of offensive solutions. They have Kobe, they have Gasol and Bynum on the frontcourt and a very strong bench who scores a lot of points.
We can say the same about the Hornets, with Chris Paul this team is a power club, the question is that we have 194 points in a game between two great offensive teams, which is a low line. On the four games of the series last season, the games ended with 211, 206, 189 and 222 points. And I see this game to have conditions to have at least 200 points.
The Lakers have been defending well on these six games, but they have had an easy schedule, with several days off to rest between games, which isn't the case of today. This will be a back to back game for the Lakers and yesterday's game was very intense. I've also noticed that the Hornets will try to raise the pace of today's game.
Point guard Chris Paul said the Hornets have to push the tempo to be effective.
"They have two guys who are huge, Gasol and Bynum. Even though those guys are capable of running, we are going to try to keep them running for 48 minutes. Hopefully they will get tired."
Come to this, I expect a good game with about 200 points being scored today. Take the over in here.
Regular Play on Over 194,5
Wunderdog
Los Angeles Lakers at New Orleans
Pick: New Orleans -1.5
The New Orleans Hornets will face the unbeaten Lakers tonight in the Bayou. The Lakers needed a big fourth quarter rally to escape the Mavs last night. This will be the third game in four nights for the Lakers, all at different venues and although this is early, that is never easy especially against a top opponent. For the Hornets this is a big measuring stick game. They will bring everything they have because it is a great chance for them to validate they can play with what looks like a Championship caliber team, which the Hornets could be themselves. They fared well vs the Lake Show last year winning twice and covering three of the four games played. I like them here in what should be a statement game and focused, peak performance.
Black Magic Sports
1 Unit on L.A. Clippers -7
The L.A. Clippers are finally healthy and you will now see this team start to play up to their potential. Marcus Camby and Baron Davis are back on the floor after missing some time early in the season due to injury. It all came together for the Clippers in a 103-92 home win over the Dallas Mavericks in their last game on Sunday. The Clippers have now had a couple days to get ready for tonight’s home game with the Sacramento Kings, who are really banged up right now. After losing to the Pistons 100-92 at home last night, the Kings are now asked to play on back-to-back nights when they travel to L.A. Wednesday. The Kings will be asked to try and be competitive tonight despite playing without 3 of their best players in Kevin Martin, Quincy Douby and Francisco Garcia. This trio makes up the Kings’ best 3 scorers and Sacramento will not be competitive tonight without them. The Kings are 0-4 on the road this season, getting outscored by 20.0 points/game. Sacramento hasn’t even showed up when they’ve traveled away from Arco Arena. This game will be a blowout from start to finish where a banged-up Kings’ team has no chance of competing against a healthy Clippers’ squad led by Baron Davis. Cash in with the Clippers as the favorite.
Black Widow Sports
1* on Atlanta Hawks +10.5
The Atlanta Hawks continue to get no respect tonight. All the Hawks have done is win their first six games of the season for a 6-0 record. This is a team looking to get revenge on the Boston Celtics after they were knocked out of the playoffs in a 7th game over the summer. Atlanta is the real deal this year and they are getting great contributions across the board. Al Horford recorded a career-best 27 points and 17 rebounds in a 113-108 win over Chicago on Tuesday. But with guys like Mike Bibby, Josh Smith and Joe Johnson leading the way, it’s easy to see how the Hawks have been so dominant to star the season. Atlanta has won the majority of their games away from home, making their undefeated record even more impressive. The Hawks are 4-0 on the road this season where they are limiting their foes to just 89.2 points per game. This kind of defensive effort gives Atlanta a good chance to keep it close, and perhaps pull off the upset tonight over the defending NBA Champs. Take Atlanta and the points.
Vernon Croy
Phoenix Coyotes vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
Play: Phoenix Coyotes +110
The Coyotes are playing great hockey right now and they just beat one of the best teams in the NHL (San Jose) so I look for them to carry the momentum on the road tonight. The Blue Jackets powerplay has been anything but solid at home this season converting just 9.8% of their chances with the extra man while their opponents are converting 20.5% of their chances against them on the powerplay. The Blue Jackets are just 1-6 in their last 7 games against a Pacific division opponent and they are also just 4-12 in their last 16 games after a win. The Coyotes penalty kill has been very solid on the road this season with opponents converting just 7.4% of their chances with the extra man so I look for them to have a lot of success tonight against the Columbus powerplay that is struggling. Grab the value and take the Phoenix Coyotes on the moneyline.
Scott Rickenbach
New Jersey Devils Money Line (+) vs NY Rangers
The Devils are “wounded” without Martin Brodeur between the pipes and the Rangers have had a stranglehold on this series in recent meetings and this is part of the reason why I prefer not to use New Jersey as a “pay play” but there is still value with the Devils in this spot! Plus, at what is truly a nice underdog return, that’s why you’re reading about them here! The Devils are coming off of a home loss against the Oilers on Sunday. However, they battled and battled in that game after falling behind 2 to 0. It just appeared to be one of those games where, after a slow start, New Jersey did have all the edges later in the game and, if they played long enough, the Devils would have completed the comeback. However, as it was, New Jersey ran out of time of course and, not only do they have extra hunger from that loss, they also have positive momentum to build off of after playing so well for long stretches in the 2nd and 3rd periods of their loss to the Oilers. Kevin Weekes should be back in goal for this game and he’s played better than many have expected. Look for him to get the job done against a Rangers club that is slumping after their torrid start to the season. The Rangers have lost four of their last five games and it appears that the Devils are catching New York at the right time to avenge their road loss from the first game in this series this season. The Devils lost 4 to 1 in New York on October 13th. Today, with big line value as a home dog, the Devils simply aren’t getting enough respect and they are capable of taking down the slumping Rangers!