12-28-08

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ASA

NFL
6*Houston (NFL)
4*San Fransciso (NFL)
3* Arizona (NFL)

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RON RAYMOND’S 5* NFL O/U GAME OF THE WEEK!
Pick # 1 New England Patriots / Buffalo BillsUnder 40 -110

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PICK: Houston Texans
Your pick will be graded at: -2.5 betED
EXPERT: Lee Kostroski
TITLE: NFL 3-Pack - INCLUDES 9* Game of the Month!
REASON FOR PICK: PLAY ON 9* NFL Game of the Month - Houston (-) vs. Chicago, 1:00 PM EST

We see great value here on the Texans, who are playing for a second straight .500 record season and hoping the crush the Bears playoff hopes. Everyone will be on Chicago because they need to win to have any chance at the post-season. Problem is, those teams that "have to win" don't always do so. This will be one of those games.

Houston is 4-1 in their last 5 games with a hiccup coming last week against the Raiders. The Texans are 5-2 at home this season with their only two losses coming against the Colts and the Ravens. The Bears are playing on a short weeks rest after getting beat up in a very emotional win vs. their bitter rival Packers on Monday Night last week in -5 degree temperature. The Bears are also coming off three straight home games including back-to-back overtime wins needed just to stay in the playoff race.

The Bears offense was anemic in the first 3 ½ quarters of the Packer game on Monday night before finally turning it on in the final minutes. Chicago has failed to reach 300 total yards in each of their past 4 games. If the Bears hope to stay in this game vs. the Texans they will need a better offensive performance. Houston is 3rd in the league in total offense and 4th in passing offense with Andre Johnson leading the NFL with 1427 yards receiving. That's not good news for the Bears, who give up the 3rd most passing yards per game, allowing 235 yards passing per game.

Rookie running back Steve Slaton is averaging over 100 yards rushing per game in the past 6 games and that is a big reason the Texans are 4-2 in that stretch; if Slaton can have that type of productivity vs. the Bears on Sunday, expect a big offensive day from the Texans. The Bears are just 3-4 on the road this season with the wins coming against relatively weak opponents: the Lions, Rams and the week 1 Colts (Indy started the season 3-4 before winning 8 straight). Houston is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games and we expect that trend to continue against the Bears on Sunday.

Smart money is all over Houston here as the line opened pick-em and now the Texans are -3. That's despite a majority of the bets actually coming in on Chicago as expected. Take the Texans.

Best of Luck, Lee.

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PICK: Arizona Cardinals
Your pick will be graded at: -7 SPORTSBETTING
EXPERT: Lee Kostroski
TITLE: NFL 3-Pack - INCLUDES 9* Game of the Month!
REASON FOR PICK: PLAY ON 4* Arizona (-) vs. Seattle, 4:15 PM EST

Last week Seattle had a very emotional home win vs. the Jets. Mike Holmgren coached his last game in Seattle and they sent him out in style with a 13-3 win. Players and coaches both mentioned that this was the biggest game for them because they wanted to send Holmgren out a winner. Now they have to travel to Arizona, a team in desperate need of a win to get back on track for the playoffs. Arizona has lost two straight games by a combined score of 82-21. The Cardinals are just 1-4 in their last 5 games and they will need (and get) a much-needed win to prepare for the playoffs.

Arizona is 5-2 at home this season; and they will be happy to return home after their snowy 47-7 loss @New England. The Cardinals were also without Pro Bowl wide receiver Anquan Boldin. Boldin will be back this Sunday and we expect Warner, Fitzgerald and Boldin to all get back on the same page heading into the playoffs. Warner averages 288 yards passing per game on an offense that ranks 5th in total yards per game and 5th in scoring offense. This isn’t good news for the Seahawks, who have injuries all over their defense and rank dead last in the NFL in passing yards allowed per game.

Arizona and Seattle last met on November 16 in Seattle. The Cardinals had no problems moving the football, amassing 458 total yards and 24 first downs, but settled for 4 field goals instead of touchdowns. They won 26-20 but it should’ve been a bigger margin of victory. Also in that game, Arizona allowed only 196 total yards to the Seahawks. We expect Arizona to dominate the stats again on Sunday and for the Cardinals to come out with another win. Seattle has lost the last two @Arizona and we expect that streak to continue. Go with the Cardinals.

Best of Luck, Lee.

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PICK: San Francisco 49ers
Your pick will be graded at: -3 Belmont
EXPERT: Lee Kostroski
TITLE: NFL 3-Pack - INCLUDES 9* Game of the Month!
REASON FOR PICK: PLAY ON 5* San Francisco (-) vs. Washington, 4:15 PM EST

The Niners just signed Head Coach Mike Singletary, agreeing to bring him back for the 2009 NFL season. It’s no question that San Francisco has been playing much more inspired football since the defensive minded Singletary took over. They are 4-2 in their past 6 games (4 away games, 2 home games) and allowing just 16 points per game in that span. Expect Singletary to have the 49ers ready to play and finish out the season on a good note heading into the 2009 season.

Washington started the season 6-2, but since then they have gone just 2-5. The Redskins just got a much-needed win against Philadelphia to stop a three game losing skid. They now have to travel to the west coast for an ultimately meaningless game vs. the suddenly inspired 49ers. Washington will likely have the mentality of a ‘good team’ that is going to miss the playoffs; therefore “what is there left to play for?” Expect the Redskins to be flat and for the Niners to take advantage of that and get the big win on Sunday.

Washington’s offense has turned off in the second half of the season. After averaging 21 points per game in their first 8 games, the Redskins have put up an average of just 10.8 points per game in their last 7 games (including 10 points or less in 5 of 7). Jason Campbell was supposed to have a breakout season under quarterback friendly Head Coach Jim Zorn, but he has failed to meet expectations. Campbell has thrown for just over 3000 yards with 12 touchdowns and 6 interceptions (with just 4 touchdowns and all 6 interceptions coming in the 2nd half of the season).

Washington is just 3-12-2 ATS in their last 17 games vs. a team with a losing record and just 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall. San Francisco is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall and we expect these trends to continue into Sunday. Look for the more inspired 49ers to get the win over the team with nothing to play for. Go with the Niners.

Best of Luck, Lee.

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Tim Trushel
20* jets.

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Tom Stryker
2 Paid plays...............

Houston & Jets

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Spylock
pro
New orleans......5 unit
buffalo........1 unit

bowl game
N. Illinois.....1 unit

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AL DEMARCO

Sunday's Pick
15 Dime - Cardinals
8-0-1 With 15 Dime Releases



If ever there was a team that needed to right its ship immediately with the playoffs just a week away, it's an Arizona squad that's lost four of five since punching its ticket to the postseason, including consecutive blowouts at the hands of Minnesota at home and New England in the snow on the road last Sunday. But coming to Glendale is just what the doctor ordered, a visit from a Seattle team that's coming off a huge upset of the Jets last weekend in coach Mike Holmgren's final home game.



Forget about this game being anti-climatic for the Seahawks following Holmgren's Seattle swan song. Where a fast-fading Brett Favre was unable to seriously challenge the NFL's worst pass defense last week in the snow, Kurt Warner, who is coming off a miserable 30-yard effort in the snow versus the Patriots, will come out firing against a porous secondary that's allowed 65% completions and 21 touchdown passes in 15 games versus just eight interceptions. And Warner will have the added luxury of playing inside a dome.



In the season's first meeting, in week 11, Warner had a magnificent game, completing 32-of-44 passes for 395 yards as Arizona carried a 26-7 lead into the fourth quarter before giving up a couple of garbage scores that allowed Seattle to make it a respectable - from a scoreboard perspective, at least - final of 26-20.



The Cardinals have failed to compete against top notch foes this season, getting crunched by the likes of the Patriots, Eagles, Jets and Giants. But against weaker competition, they've excelled, going 6-1 ATS versus clubs with a losing record such as Seattle. In any case the addition of S. Mingee back to the Cardinals secondary will provide a defensive edge. Mingee was injured during the Thanksgiving game against the Eagles.



There is no love lost between these two squads; Arizona felt the Seahwawks ran up the score in last December's 42-21 division-clincher in Seattle. The Cardinals relished the opportunity to earn a measure of revenge when they earned their first road win in the series in five years in the season's first meeting; another chance awaits them today with more at stake as it's imperative that their offense gets back on track prior to next weekend's playoff opener.





FYI - I've released this play early because so many other teams have their playoff fates ultimately in the hands of other clubs and I believe this game is underpriced and will become more attactive as the weekend progresses, meaning the public will jump on the Cardinals and push this price upward.





Speaking of the line.... As I post this play late Friday afternoon, Arizona is -6 to -6 1/2. If this line moves to -7, I would suggest you buy down the 1/2 point to 6 1/2 so you win if Arizona wins only by a touchdown.



If this line moves to -7 1/2 - even after shopping around - definitely buy down the 1/2 point to -7 so you get a push if Arizona only wins by a touchdown.

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kelsos

15 Units
Eagles (-1½) over Cowboys
4:15 PM -- Lincoln Financial Field
Philadelphia by 6-7

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Kelso Best Bets
5 units 49ers -3
3 units Chiefs +2.5.

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kelso's 100 unit is MIAMI

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Alatex Super Plays

Lou Tech

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M@linsky
5* Greenbay -10

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JEFFERSONSPORTS

65-34 in College Hoops (66%)
47-26-2 in the NFL (64%)

NFL
SAN FRANCISCO -2.5 -130

Psychology plays a huge roll in sports . Here we have the Redskins who have totally bombed out towards the end of the year playing against a team that is playing for their head coach and has been playing a lot better. Several 49er's have said that this game will be for Coach Singletary. With critical injuries to the Redskins off. line the 9er's now have the advantage in the trenches as well. Hill is starting to play better at Q for San Fran and this is definitely a tale of two teams going in opposite directions. I also like the fact that the 49er's will have a ton of motivation but will not have the added pressure of a "have to win" game. They should be relaxed and motivated. We will buy the half point and need just a FG for the win. Good luck, SF-2.5 -130

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KELSO 2008 PERSONAL BEST FOOTBALL CLUB

Sunday, December 28, 2008
NFL Upset Game Of The Year 100 Units Miami Dolphins (+3) over NY Jets
4:15 PM -- Meadowlands
Miami by 7-10
Partly cloudy with a 30-percent chance of rain. Winds blowing from the West at 10-15 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 60.

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Kelso's pick phone
100 unit Power Play goy...........Pitt

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Steven Budin-CEO

SUNDAY'S PICK
25 DIME TWO-TEAM TEASER



ARIZONA and SAN DIEGO



Using the standard six points you receive in a 2-Team Teaser, reduce the price you are laying with both favorites, the Cardinals and Chargers.



Arizona is right around -7. San Diego is priced most places at -8. Now, your prices might vary by a half-point or so, but using these current numbers above, you would make the Cardinals -1 versus Seattle and the Chargers -2 against Denver.

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Billy Coleman

5* Pittsburgh
4* Dallas
4* Tenn/Indy UNDER
3* New England
3* Kansas City
3* Arizona

NBA
3* Denver

CBB
3* S. ILL
3* UC Riverside

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KELSO 100 UNIT PARLAY


Partly cloudy. Winds blowing from the West at 10-15 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 40.
25 Units
Vikings (-7) over Ny Giants
1:00 PM -- Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
Minnesota by 13-14



25 Units
Jaguars (+11) over Ravens
4:15 PM -- M&T Bank Stadium
Baltimore by 3-4

Partly cloudy with a 30-percent chance of rain. Winds blowing from the Northwest at 15-20 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 60.

Best Bets Club Play
5 Units
49ers (-3) over Redskins
4:15 PM -- Monster Park
San Francisco by 7-10Francisco by 10-13

Partly cloudy with a 30-percent chance of rain. Winds blowing from the South at 5-10 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 55.

25 Units
Chargers (-8) over Broncos
8:15 PM -- Qualcomm Stadium
San Diego by 13-14

Clear. Winds blowing from the North at 5-10 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 60.

25
Three Team Parlay
100-Unit 3-Team Parlay

Vikings (-7) over Ny Giants
Jaguars (+11) over Ravens
Chargers (-8) over Broncos

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KBHOOPS

NFL
5* New Orleans ML +115 **POD**
5* Kansas City +3
5* San Fran UNDER 37.5
5* San Fran -3
5* Denver +9

NBA
5* Celtics -12

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DECEMBER 28 2008
FRANK PATRON 10000 UNIT LOCK

FRANK PATRON

10000 UNIT LOCK

NY JETS -2.5

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Seabass Steam (100): Bills

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Handicapper: Tony Karpinski
New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills (NFL) - 1:00 PM EST Premium Play
Pick: Point Spread: 5.5/-108 Buffalo Bills Play Title: 10* NFL GAME OF THE YEAR
Click Here to View Pick Analysis
Pats look to claim a playoff berth with a win here and a little help from their friends (loses by Baltimore or Miami). And because it’s Bill Belichick playing with need for the playoffs we once again have a line that is overly inflated (Pats laid just 3.5 at home to the Bills just last month in November).
Buffalo will be loose and this is their Super Bowl. THey would love nothing more than to knock off the hated rival Patriots and end their playoff hopes. The pressure is on the Pats. Our hard-earned money is on the Bills Buffalo Bills + the points over New England. The oddsmakers have over-compensated for New England's desperate strait, as this line is about 5 points different than what it would have been six weeks ago.

The Bills have been extremely competitive the past two weeks: Buffalo lost 31-27 to the Jets on December 14 as an 8-point underdog, and upset Denver last week as a 6.5-point underdog.

Granted, New England has looked great the past two weeks, but its competition was the Raiders (who cant get out of their own way with a rookie HC) and the Cardinals, who didn't play with their best players after clinching their division and wanted nothing to do with the cold weather.

Three weeks ago, New England struggled mightily to defeat a poor Seattle club on the road and I expect a similiar type of game today

Also, some trends for those who like to follow those: Buffalo is 6-0 ATS as a dog in games off an upset win. That ties nicely into the Bills’ 8-3 SU and 8-2-1 ATS record as a home dog against opponents off a SU and ATS win when Buffalo owns a win percentage of .400 or more (including a perfect 4-0 SU and ATS against division rivals). NFL teams are an awful 0-17 ATS on the road off a 23-point win, if they're NOT getting 3+ points, and are matched up against an opponent that's also off a win.

10* ONE AND ONLY NFL GAME OF THE YEAR is the BUFFALO BILLS. GOOD LUCK AND BE A WINNER...........

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ATS Lock Club
6 Pats -5.5
5 Boys +1.5
4 Over Car/No 51
4 Over 50 Den/SD
5 Evansville -3
4 Denver -4.5
3 GT -7.5

ATS Financial PAckage
4 Houston -2.5
3 Jags +12
4 ARK LR -9.5
3 Richmond -8.5

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Elite Sports Circle Guaranteed Selections
Date: Sunday, December 28, 2008
$35.00 Guaranteed: EN FUEGO...If that is what you call an 84-34 RUN than hell yes we are EN FUEGO!!! Today all five of the handicappers that make up the Circle are on the same side of the same NFL game and that means one thing...WINNER!!! Get down on our 9000* AFC CONFERENCE GAME OF THE YEAR! You can get this GUARANTEED WINNER today for just $35!! 12/27/2008

9000* AFC CONFERENCE GAME OF THE YEAR
322 Pittsburgh -11 1:00 EST

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T.Covers
T.Covers 20 Baltimore

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Alatex has 15 Texans and 15 Lou Tech

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Lenny Stevens
20* GOM Houston
10* Philadelphia
10* Detroit

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RAS 2 plays

#523 UC Riverside +4'.... 1 Unit

#542 NC Wilma +8'.... 1 Unit

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erin rynning
new orleans and philly

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Special K 20* (Super K) La Tech

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Northcoast

3.5 NE
3 Houston
3 Pitt

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RED ZONE

Bills 1 unit
Siena 1 unit

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STAN SHARP

Analysis: Stan is Betting PHILADELPHIA today. Stan notes that Dallas has under achieved all year and that Philadelphia will put the final nail in the Dallas coffin. Expect a monster performance from QB McNabb today as this may well be his last game in a Philadelphia uniform and he will go out in style today. Stan has Philadelphia winning this game by 10-13 points. TAKE PHILADELPHIA as STAN'S NFL SEASON ENDING BIG BET OF THE YEAR and make them a TRIPLE DIME PLAY

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M@linsky
5* Green Bay -10

3* NYG +3.5 First Half

4* Houston -3

4* Baltimore -10.5

4* Denver +9

4* Hornets -4

4* Denver -4.5 college

4* North Carolina -32

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vegas-runner | NFL Side Double-Dime Bet
330 SFX -2.5 (-120) Sportsbetting.com vs 329 WAS
Analysis:
*** NFL 2* "POD-CAST" GAME of the WEEK ***



(BUY the 1/2 PT to 2.5)



*** PLEASE CHECK BACK for POSSIBLE 3* BEST BET UPGRADE ***

Sun, 12/28/08 - 1:00 PMvegas-runner | NFL Total Double-Dime Bet
326 BUF / 325 NEP Under 40.0 Sportsbetting.com
Analysis:
** NFL 2* TOTAL **



(Will Get HEAVY STEAM from EVERY Outfit due to the Wind)

Sun, 12/28/08 - 1:00 PMvegas-runner | NFL Side Double-Dime Bet
326 BUF 6.0 (-110) Bodog vs 325 NEP
Analysis: ** NFL 2* WAGER **




Sun, 12/28/08 - 8:15 PMvegas-runner | NFL Total Double-Dime Bet
332 SDC / 331 DEN Under 51.0 Sportsbetting.com
Analysis:
** NFL SNF 2* TOTAL **



Although I usually wait until much later in the afternoon to Upload our SNF Bets...I decided that since I had already Confirmed the TOTAL...and have been informed that a handful of the "Outfits" will be sending out a "BUY-ORDER" on the UNDER sometime throughout the day...and I wanted to make sure we are able to get our Money in when we are surely getting the best of it...Because even with the majority of work being on the Over, and most likely even more to follow as the public begins betting the night game...the way these guys have been winning, the books will most likely be forced to adjust accordingly and bring down the Total some...VR




Sun, 12/28/08 - 1:00 PMvegas-runner | NFL Side Double-Dime Bet
316 CIN -2.5 (-110) BetUS vs 315 KAN
Analysis: ** NFL 2* WAGER **



Sun, 12/28/08 - 4:15 PMvegas-runner | NFL Side Double-Dime Bet
324 NYJ -2.5 (-110) BetUS vs 323 MIA
Analysis: ** NFL 2* WAGER **

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seabass hockey
50* min under
50* nas under
50* ott under

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Seabass football


300 New Orleans
100 buff
100 teas arizona Detroit
50 san fran , 50 tampa under,
50 miami under
50 no. Illinois in bowls

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indiancowboy

7 Unit Play. NFL GOY. #330. Take San Francisco 49ers -2.5 (-120) over the Washington Redskins. (Sunday @ 4:15pm est). Please take this down to -2.5. Currently, it sits at -3 (+100), so let's go ahead and buy the insurance to -2.5 to (-120). Once again, you must take this down to -2.5.

4 of 5 Winning days in the NBA this week. (4-1 nba pods).

Last year if you remember my GOY came on the Texans in Week 1 as they defeated the Chiefs fairly easily at home. This year, my GOY comes in Week 17 as the 49ers host the Washington Redskins and I can't wait for this game to take place. There are a lot of factors working in our favor here. For starters, let's talk about what Coach Singletary has done for this team. He came along when this team was dismal with a 2-5 record. What has he done since then, how about go 4-4 and 5-2 ATS in that process. The players are responding to him in an incredible way. The AP has reported countless articles in how Singletary has transformed the attitude of this team Obviously, this was the same coach that called out Vernon Davis in the Arizona game and sent the former first round draft packing and into the locker room as he said he would rather play with 10 men on the field and take a penalty each time as he wanted winners. It was an incredible press conference and an incredible quote. This team comes off a win against St. Louis, easily covered against Arizona and frankly should have defeated them outright on the road, defeated the Jets by 10 and lost by just 5 points to the playoff seeking Dolphins on the road. What have the 49ers done in the last two home games under Singletary? How about defeating the Seahawks who are their division rivals by a score of 35-16 and then defeating the Jets by 10 at home. Plus, Singletary is the recipient of a new contract extension for his great turn around of this team. Heck, two more games and this team would have likely overtaken the Cardinals for the playoffs as Arizona is abysmal right now in my opinion. Yes, the Redskins defeated the Eagles 10-3, congrats. But, guess what? This team is still eliminated from the playoffs. That inspiring win accomplished little and Zorn very well could get the lift regardless if he wins this game or not. After defeating the likes of the Eagles, how do you get up for this game when you know you are not going to the playoffs. For so long, being excited about the potential of the playoffs, this team has to face the fact they are going nowhere and have to travel to the West Coast to play a game that will mean nothing to them for the advancement of the post season. They are likely playing for Zorn's job. Having said that, I would be more than willing to make a wager that the San Fran Players are far more likely to play for their coach as they have done so with incredible passion the last seven weeks as compared to the Redsksins who lost to the Bengals on the road and even failed to cover against the Lions on the road as they were down at several points in that game. The 49ers are allowing just over 90 yards per game since Singletary became the coach and has given up just 3 rushing touchdowns. The 49ers are also doing their throwback tribute so the stadium is expected to be packed. In short, the 49ers are playing great currently, they have been a very tough team to beat at home as this team is 2-0 at home winning both games by DD since Singletary became the head coach. Washington is ranked 28th in the league in offense, with this team responding so well to Singeltary and with Washington out of the playoffs, I see another win for the 49ers who have their new coach reportedly signed to a very profitable contact in the coming years. Singletary will continue his success by getting his players fired up for this game. Plus, on top of all this, Frank Gore will likely be back for this game so he can be the first running back in quite some time in the team's history to achieve three straight 1,000 yard seasons.

4 Unit Play. Take Under 219 with Golden State Warriors @ Los Angeles Lakers (Sunday @ 9:30pm est). I'm not sure if you know this or not, but Don Nelson made Keith Smart the new head coach of defense. Nelson felt that he lost the intensity to coach defense and let Smart take over those reigns. Remember Keith Smart? He was the same player that made that shot along the baseline to give Indiana a national title. He was the same player that was schooled in the Bobby Knight school of defense and knows well how to play stifling defense. What is amazing is how well he did this and how quickly he changed the mentality of this team. Heck, not only did the Warriors win but they held the Celtics to under 90 points and made a spirited come back in the process in the fourth quarter defeating this team by 10 points at home. The Warriors are the same team that went on the road to defeat the Bobcats and gave the Hawks a tough time as well. But, more importantly, this team is now focused on defense along with their up and down style of play. And, until the total adjusts to this change, we will continue to back the under as it seems fit. The Lakers held the Celtics to just 83 points and I can see them getting up defensively as well given the intensity the Warriors will have on this game on the D side of the ball. The Lakers vs. Celtics game dipped about 17 points under and the Celtics vs. Warriors game dipped about 20 points under. Both of those set totals aren't as high as this one in the 220's and I think the public gets a bit buried as this game hits just above 200 but not a high as 220. Keith Smart, take it away.

4 Unit Play. #545. Take Wichita State +11.5 over Creighton (Sunday @ 8pm est). Wichita State is 4-1 ATS and they are a team that is not intimidated by playing tougher competition. After all, look at this team's credentials over this year. This team realized that coming out of their respective conference of the Missouri Valley, they need to beef up their competition and their strength of schedule and that is exactly what they have done. After all, this team is 6-5 and look who their losses come to. This team lost to Georgetown by 8 in Bueno Vista, Florida on neutral footing, defeated a dynamic top 75 Siena team by 1 point in that same tournament and lost to Michigan State by 8 in that same tourney. Furthermore, this team lost to Texas Tech on the road by 3 points and to a good TCU team on the road by 9 points. Let me rephrase it this way, Wichita State has not lost to any team this year by more than 9 points despite playing the likes of Georgetown, Michigan State, Siena and Texas Tech. This team has revenge as well as they lost to Creighton by a bucket in their home court and by 3 points in the game before that. This is a rivalry, our team has revenge, we have a team that is ranked just inside the top 100 catching these points, this year they have played some very tough competition and faired well, this team has not lost by this margin all year, the last two years combined were not decided by more than 5 points and the spread here today is more than double that and Wichita State is ranked 33rd in the nation in defense. I have us losing this game by 6-8 points, but within the 11.5.