Tuesday 2/17...........

-165 Monday, -864 2004 YTD.........

2003 Year total +9475 in all sports.........

I have had a bad 3 day run, losing each day since Saturday. I apologize to all of those that follow (and play) these games.

Time to turn things around. As my followers know, I play all of these games personally. My * system is not inflated, but rather the result of my actual plays on each game.

NBA:

1* Utah/Miami UNDER 83 (1st half) -110

2* SAC KINGS (1st quarter) -3.5 -110

2* SAC KINGS (1st Half) -6 -110

COLLEGE HOOPS:

1* FLORIDA GATORS -3 -110

NHL:

1/2* WASH CAPITOLS +.5 +150

ANALYSIS:

Miami/Utah (under 83 1st H):

The Jazz have been unreal in this spot going 12-42 O/U in the first half including 16 straight unders . Until I see otherwise......

Boston/Sacramento (-3.5 1st Q, -6 1st Half):

This "well known" 1st quarter trend now stands at 17-10 ATS (1st quarter) this year. Last 2 (1st Q) failed to cover, and I look for that to change tonight.

Sac is a perfect 10-0 ATS (and 14-0 dating back to last year) at home vs. Eastern Conference teams in the first half ATS. I look for the pathetic Celtics to get smoked early in this one..........

Florida (-3)/Georgia:

Great spot for the Gators here. The "up & down" Bulldogs rose up to beat Kentucky Saturday while the Gators lost at home to LSU. Florida is now unranked for the first time in several years, and Coach Donnan has his player's attention. Look for an inspired effort from the Gators tonight in this ESPN affair........

Ottawa/Washington (+.5 +150):

The Senators will be playing their 3rd game in 4 nights, including back-to-back road games (as a road favorite). The Capitols were off yesterday, and I like the rested home dog riding a hot goalie. I think the Caps are a better team WITHOUT Jaromir Jagr, and their record has proven this since the trade. Ottawa off big win Monday at NY Rangers, and may be "flat" tonight.......