1-28-10

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St.BernadineSports
Andrew Bucciarelli
Mr.Hockey

2* Pittsburgh Penguins (-167) over Ottawa Senators
1*Columbus Blue Jackets (+108) over Los Angeles Kings
3* Philadelphia Flyers (-176) over Atlanta Thrashers
2*Chicago Blackhawks (+105) over San Jose Sharks
2* NY Islanders (+110) over Carolina Hurricanes *

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Randall the Handle NHL


HOME TEAM IN CAPS
All games include OT unless stated otherwise



PHOENIX -½ +1.17 over Calgary (REG)
Play: Phoenix -½ +1.17 (Risking 3 units).

Atlanta +1.92 over PHILADELPHIA (REG)
Play: Atlanta +1.92 (Risking 2 units).

Chicago +1.16 over SAN JOSE (REG)
Play: Chicago +1.16 (Risking 2 units

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beatyourbookie

NBA Hoops for Thursday

100* Play Orlando (-3.5) over Boston (Top Play)


NCAA Hoops for Thursday

100* Play Pittsburgh (-8.5) over St. John’s (Top Play)

50* Play Purdue (-9.5) over Wisconsin (Bonus Play)

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vegas sports experts

The VSE NHL Plays are:

10* Take Philadelphia (-200) over Atlanta


The VSE NBA Plays are:

10* Take NY Knicks (-3.5) over Toronto


The VSE NCAA Plays are:

10* Take Wright State (-17.5) over Ill-Chicago

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fantasy sports gametime (NHL)

Thursday NHL Plays

NHL Hockey

50* Play Philadelphia (-200) over Atlanta

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FantasySportsGametime

Thursday Basketball

NCAA Basketball

100* Play Florida Atlantic (+2.5) over South Alabama (TOP NCAA PLAY)

South Alabama has lost 5 of the last 6 games and they have also lost 15 of the last 18 games against the spread when playing as a home favorite. South Alabama has lost 9 of the last 11 games against the spread coming off a home loss and they have also lost 10 of the last 12 games against the spread after scoring 60 points or less in their previous game.


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NBA Basketball

100* Play Dallas (+2.5) over Phoenix (TOP NBA PLAY)

Phoenix has lost 9 of the last 11 games against the spread and they have also lost 10 of the last 13 games against the spread when playing their 5th game in the last 7 days. Phoenix has lost 21 of the last 28 games against the spread when playing in the month of January and they are allowing an average of 107 points a game on defense this season.

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DAVE MALINSKY

4* CENTRAL MICHIGAN over MIAMI O.

A combination of a “Tough Out� vs. a favorite that struggles to score makes this pointspread a mountain to overcome at the anticipated slow pace.

Ernie Zeigler is not going to induce many superstars to come to Mount Pleasant, but the former Ben Howland disciple will install a work ethic on the players that do end up in a Chippewa uniform. So in the fourth year of running his system, and with the top four players in the rotation having been there all four, it is no surprise to see progress – a had-nosed and gritty bunch now sits all alone atop the M.A.C. West standings. And that corps of SR’s Robbie Harman, Jordan Bliter and Chris Kellerman, along with JR Marko Spica (consider him a SR in terms of years in the Zeigler system, since he sat out LY with an injury) has the experience and poise to hold up well in hostile road environments. There are no NBA scouts flocking to watch them play, but their grit and tenacity shows in a sparkling defensive ratio of 284 TO’s forced vs. only 165 assists allowed, and it is that defense that keys the matchup tonight.

Charlie Coles can not get the pieces to fit this season. Nine different RedHawks have started at least two different games, with only Kenny Hayes in the starting lineup every time, and in the best of settings points are hard to come by – they are only averaging 57 ppg in regulation in M.A.C. play. But this is not the best of settings. There was precious little down time following that draining double-O.T. loss at Ball State on Tuesday, yet another game in which the offense simply could not find a rhythm (a nine-point lead in the second half got away), and that means not only a lot of tired legs here, but also a lack of tactical preparation time for what Central will throw at them, a major issue because they are already -49 in assist to TO ratio. Meanwhile the Chippewas have been off since Saturday, which brings them in both fresh and well-prepared, and that has the underdog in the hunt to the final possessions to win this game outright.

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MALINSKY

5* #529 ILLINOIS-CHICAGO over WRIGHT STATE

A market surge that has pushed Wright State out to -19 is calling for an extreme degree of dominance here – to see a line this high for a Total being priced at less than 120 is almost unheard of. And it is wrong. The Raiders do not bring the pace, offense, or focus to get this margin.If we told you that one of these teams was shooting 39.7 percent through nine conference games, averaging just 62.2 points in regulation in the process and having more turnovers than assists, you would automatically think we are referring to U.I.C., but that is not the case – it is Brad Brownell’s squad that has put up those anemic numbers. And it is not as though a couple of players are weighing the numbers down – 12 different Raiders have seen action in Horizon play, and note of them are shooting better than 45 percent from the field. So it becomes two-fold here – when you do not score easily it also means that you play much more deliberately, and the combination of an inefficient offense at a slow pace turns this kind of pointspread into a mountain. And then there is the focus issue. One of the most difficult things for a college basketball team to do is get up for a home game against an opponent that you have already whipped on the road. Not only is that working against Wright, but there is also a quick turnaround before a revenge game on this court against Loyola-Chi on Saturday. Brownell would love to just get the win and move on here. That is nothing new for this coach – since taking over the program, only five of 69 conference games have been won by more than this pointsread.We do not have to paint a pretty picture here about Jimmy Collins and the Flames – at 1-8 in league play not much has gone right. But note that six of those losses came in single digits, and with three SR’s and two JR’s in the starting lineup they are not going to be overwhelmed by a hostile environment. In SR point guard Spencer Stewart they have someone with 63 career starts, and 6-11/270 K. C. Robbins now a mainstay in the rotation (59 minutes the last two games) they will not get pushed around inside. Like Wright, they also play at a snails pace most evenings, and that helps them to stay comfortably inside of the high plateau that has been set.

4* #525 CENTRAL MICHIGAN over MIAMI O.

A combination of a “Tough Out� vs. a favorite that struggles to score makes this pointspread a mountain to overcome at the anticipated slow pace.Ernie Zeigler is not going to induce many superstars to come to Mount Pleasant, but the former Ben Howland disciple will install a work ethic on the players that do end up in a Chippewa uniform. So in the fourth year of running his system, and with the top four players in the rotation having been there all four, it is no surprise to see progress – a had-nosed and gritty bunch now sits all alone atop the M.A.C. West standings. And that corps of SR’s Robbie Harman, Jordan Bliter abd Chris Kellerman, along with JR Marko Spica (consider him a SR in terms of years in the Zeigler system, since he sat out LY with an injury) has the experience and poise to hold up well in hostile road environments. There are no NBA scouts flocking to watch them play, but their grit and tenacity shows in a sparkling defensive ratio of 284 TO’s forced vs. only 165 assists allowed, and it is that defense that keys the matchup tonight.Charlie Coles can not get the pieces to fit this season. Nine different RedHawks have started at least two different games, with only Kenny Hayes in the starting lineup every time, and in the best of settings points are hard to come by – they are only averaging 57 ppg in regulation in M.A.C. play. But this is not the best of settings. There was precious little down time following that draining double-O.T. loss at Ball State on Tuesday, yet another game in which the offense simply could not find a rhythm (a nine-point lead in the second half got away), and that means not only a lot of tired legs here, but also a lack of tactical preparation time for what Central will throw at them, a major issue because they are already -49 in assist to TO ratio. Meanwhile the Chippewas have been off since Saturday, which brings them in both fresh and well-prepared, and that has the underdog in the hunt to the final possessions to win this game outright.

6* #547 CALIFORNIA over ARIZONA STATE

Before we got into Pac 10 play our portfolio included a lot of anti-Arizona State investments, cashing 6* tickets with Duke and Brigham Young, and also a 4* with San Diego State. The problem is that Herb Sendek lost James Harden and Jeff Pendergraph to the NBA without the kind of big-time talent needed to replace them, and it showed in non-conference play. The Pac 10 is another matter, because of how week that league is this season, but the fact that the Sun Devils have opened with a winning league record sets this up perfectly for us – now we not only get to take the superior team as an underdog, but also one with “Tough Out� badges, and one that matches up awfully well.Because the A.S.U. talent is limited, especially with Jamelle McMillan still listed as doubtful for tonight, success or failure all comes down to Herb Sendek’s matchup zone defense. There can be some success with it, because his designs are excellent and his team does play hard. But what happens when that zone goes from being a strength to a weakness? You beat it with three things – 1. Experience; 2. Savvy ball-handlers; and 3. Good perimeter shooting. And guess what Cal brings to the table?In this day and age it is very rare for a guard tandem to play together as long as Golden Bears Patrick Chistopher and Jerome Randle have. This will be Christopher’s 100th game, and 80th start, and it will be #98 and #62 for Randle. That means a lot of floor time against the Sun Devil zone, and note that in the last two seasons, when they were basically running the show, Cal has averaged 76 ppg in regulation in four meetings against State, with Randle scoring 70 points and dishing 21 assists in 152 floor minutes, and Christopher 69 points and 12 assists in 143. They key an offense that is +41 in assist to turnover ratio this season, and also one that can extend the defense a long way, particularly Randle, who has as much range as any shooter in the nation. They also get the benefit of having Jorge Gutierrez healthy again, with his sparkling 60 percent three-point shooting and 40:15 assist to TO ratio allowing Mike Montgomery to go to three-guard sets to challenge the Sun Devil perimeter even more.Cal does not just win the guard battles here, but with SR’s Theo Robertson and Jamal Boykin up front they control the paint as well – both of those veterans are scoring in double figures, and they have helped the Bears to lead to Pac 10 in rebounding. And naturally the fact that the four best players on the teams are SR’s means a lot in this role – in the Christopher/Randle years the Cal run as a conference road underdog sit at 15-8 ATS, something that should get even better this season because of all that experience. Especially when they are made the underdog despite the fact that they are the better team

4* #504 TORONTO over NEW YORK

A combination of under-rating the Raptors, and over-valuing the influence of them playing back-to-back nights, has this line clearly in the wrong place. So we buy in at excellent value.First note just how well Toronto is playing. A brutal early schedule, both in terms of quality of competition and the limited number of days off (their first 30 games came in just 53 days), made things awfully difficult for a team that was bringing some new faces into the rotation. As such there were some struggles, especially on defense. But now those pieces are coming together in a current 13-5 SU run, and note that every loss in that span came in single digits. The schedule still has not let up, with their difficulty of opponents faced #2 in the league (contrast that with the #27 for the Knicks), but note that they have gone 13-4 SU against teams that do not post winning records, including a 112-104 win over the Knicks on this court two weeks ago that was much more comfortable than the final score can show – they led by as many as 28 points and were never threatened.So is it the back-to-back issue that causes problems here? That should not be the case – they had two full days off prior to beating Miami last night, a game in which Jay Triano had four different reserves play 17 minutes or more, and this is only their fourth game in eight days, and 8th in 17. There are no fatigue issues to be found, and no distractions, with nothing ahead until a home game vs. Indiana on Sunday. It means that Chris Bosh and Andrea Bargnani can once again exploit that soft New York defensive interior (they scored 42 points on 16-23 shooting in the first meeting), and their emerging team confidence sets them up to make the kind of plays down the stretch to win this one outright, with the points being offered a nice cushion that should not be needed

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RAS
Rotation: 567
Pacific (-3)
Rating: 1.00
Game Time: 07:00pm PST
Released at: 7:32:30am PST

Rotation: 558
Loyola Marymount (-1)
Rating: 1.50
Game Time: 07:00pm PST
Released at: 7:30:00am PST

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trushel

auburn/regular

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MATT FARGO NBA

10* Orlando Magic -3.5

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ROBERT FERRINGO CBB

2.5-Unit Play. Take #549 Mississippi (-4)
1.5-Unit Play. Take #508 Georgia Tech (-5)
1.5-Unit Play. Take #541 North Texas (+8)
1-Unit Play. Take #604 Northern Colorado (-5)
1-Unit Play. Take #522 Buffalo (-11)
1-Unit Play. Take #539 Denver (-2.5)
1-Unit Play. Take #547 Cal (+4)
1-Unit Play. Take #587 Siena (-6)
1-Unit Play. Take #564 San Jose State (-8.5)
0.5-Unit Play. Take #583 Fairfield
0.5-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #547 Cal (+8.5)/Buffalo (-6)
0.5-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #541 North Texas (+13)/San Jose State (-3.5)

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KELSO

3 units San Jose St -8.5
4 units Pacific -3
5 units Wisconsin +9.5
15 units Virginia -3
25 units Arizona -6

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Wunderdog NHL

Game: Ottawa at Pittsburgh (7:05 PM Eastern)
Pick: 5 units on Game Total UNDER 5.5 -110 (risk 5 to win 4.6)

Game: New York Islanders at Carolina (7:05 PM Eastern)
Pick: 5 units on Game Total UNDER 5.5 -120 (risk 5 to win 4.2)

Game: Minnesota at Colorado (9;05 PM Eastern)
Pick: 5 units on Game Total UNDER 5.5 -120 (risk 5 to win 4.2)

Game: Chicago at San Jose (10:35 PM Eastern)
Pick: 5 units on Game Total UNDER 5.5 -120 (risk 5 to win 4.2)

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Doc Sports NBA

3-Unit Play #503 Take Boston/Orlando UNDER 190 (8 p.m. EST, Thursday)

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Chris Jordan

300 Fresno State

50 Virginia Cavaliers

50 Toronto Raptors

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C-Star Sports

1000 units Boston/Orlando under THE TOTAL

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Vegas Runner
502 NYK -3.5 (-110) Bodog vs 501 TOR

We are definitely getting so…me Value with the Home Team tonight...Because as hot as Toronto has looked lately, the bottom line is that they are only 8-16 SU on the Road...And have lost 3 of their L/4 there...This will be the 2nd time that Toronto is visiting the Garden in less than 2 weeks, so I expect to see the Knicks get some revenge for the last meeting...This line continues to get "STEAMED" by the Outfits who laid -3 early...then did so again at any book that adjusted back down, due to all of the public money they expect to get on Toronto...I suggest that you shop this Bet around, and even wait until closer to tip-off, because even though we know that the Wiseguys love the Knicks...it appears they have gotten down the desired amount...Which means that the books may feel safe enough to try taking it down to -3 once again...and give the betting public the worst of it...Although the number is fair, my TRUE LINE shows that we are definitely getting the best of it by taking a position on NY...VR

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ATS Lock Club. 1/28

5. Arkansas +4
4. Arizona. -6
3. Cal-poly +8

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St.Bernadine Sports
Matt Dennehy
Lillefty

NCAAB
2* Virginia Tech ML +120 over Virginia
1* Santa Clara/Gonzaga over 145.5
1* W. Carolina/Tenn-Chattanooga over 146
1* Loyola Marymount pick em over San Diego

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Vic Monte Sports

2000* MAX OUT GAME OF THE YEAR - SIENA SAINTS -6

St. Peter himself must be rolling over in his grave, considering he died in the year 67, it may be hard to do... However, I know he would be disgusted if he saw a school named after him competing in games with the offensive output the Peacocks have this shown this season. I mean, 60 points a game is great, if your playing battleship, not college basketball. In some conferences this would be a respectable number, but in the MAAC, your in serious trouble. Let me show you some numbers. Field goal percentage 40% (286TH), 3-Point percentage 30% (304TH), free throw percentage 67% (222ND). Throw those numbers besides the fact that the Peacocks offensive approach is about as boring as watching those inspirational stories on American Idol before everyone sings. Now, if you were not aware of this St. Pete's team before, your probably not a big fan of them now. What you will be a fan of is their opponent tonight the Siena Saints. If you haven't heard already, and I'm rather positive you have not, the Siena is dominating the MAAC. Yet to lose in conference play the Saints sit 17-4 overall with an impressive 6-2 ATS road record. They owe all their success to being really nice kids on and off the court...as well as scoring 77 points per game. This is a scrappy little team that find ways to win and get the the cover. Coincidentally one of their mascots is scrappy the dog. They are led by a well rounded attack with a 3-2 system which has led to 4 of the 5 starters averaging over 12 points per game. The good thing for bettors backing the Saints is their shot selection. They take good shots. Since they do not have any lights out shooters, they work as a team to find the open man who has the best look to score, they simply do not waste any possessions. Tonight we have two teams in totally different leagues. Siena is looking to make more noise in March this year falling 2 points short of the sweet 16 two years in a row. St. Peter's is trying to fit in, but simply don't have the talent.

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Trace Adams

$5,000 HIGH ROLLER SELECTION --- USC TROJANS 2.5

With their post season forfeited, what does this USC Trojans team have to play for? Well, truth is, pride and hot Southern Cal girls. This USC team has been doubted by everyone since the announcement that no matter the result, there will be no madness in March for the kids in Southern Cal. The books adjusted, and the public bettors have not. Since December 22nd, the Trojans have covered 8 of their 9 games. Apparently the kids took the movie 300 to serious and decided they wanted to act like Trojans from ancient years. USC comes into tonight's game with the 4th ranked defense in the nation. They are holding teams to only, 55 points per game. Teams are failing to shoot over 38% from the 3 point line, err, check that the field. That's right, opposing teams shooting just 37% from the field against this USC defense. Teams can not crack the 30 percent mark from beyond the arc. USC has held two teams in the thirties this season including Pac-10 opponent Arizona State who only scored 37 on January 2nd. This defense is so strong, it really takes away from the lack of offense and brings the old saying "The best offense is a good defense" to life each and every time USC takes the court.

If Arizona State scored 37 points against this defense, Oregon State may not break the 30 point mark. They are averaging a laughable 59.9 points per game which will be nearly cut in half by this USC defense. Leading scorer Calvin Haynes is scoring just 12 points per game, supporting cast starters chip in with 3 to 10 a game. This team scored 35 points against Stanford, gave up 99 to Seattle on their home floor, and have failed to beat anyone in the Pac-10 with a winning record.

I see USC doing what the New England Patriots and Bill Bellichek did with the whole spygate ordeal. The Trojans are playing with no fear and can take all the chances they want to make this as big a story as possible and show they were worthy of playing come tournament time. This game is going to be a snoozer so don't expect fireworks if you are tuning in. USC is going to completely shut down this Oregon State team and rest late with a very comfortable lead as they are all looking forward to the massive showdown at home against Cal next week.

This isn't Sparta, but its an easy clear cut winner, and another $5,000 added to the bank. Take the Trojans to war with your book tonight and cash the ticket!

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Kb hoops
5* Purdue -9 **POD**
4* Oregon -4
4* San Francisco +6
4* Montana +5.5

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Erin Rynning

1/28/10 NBA Playmaker: Orlando Under 189.5 -110 (504)

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Teddy Covers

Mavs

Virgina
Seton Hall

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KillerSportsLive KSL

NBA KILLERS

10 DIME MAGIC -3'

NCAA KILLER

10 DIME CHARLESTON +6'
10 DIME WISCY +10

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Vegas Runner

nba on tnt 2* perse play

NYK -3.5

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MARC LAWRENCE
3* Auburn Tigers +4.5

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Bob Balfe

NBA Basketball

Raptors +3.5 over Knicks

NCAA Basketball

Pittsburgh -8.5 over St. Johns

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Savannah Sports

Professional Plays
Eric Degarde

Todays Selections

NBA Basketball

Pass

NCAA Basketball

2 (**) Georgia Tech -5.5

2 (**) USC -3.5

2 (**) UCLA +4

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Nick "BookieKiller" Parsons

PURDUE -8

For a number of different reasons I believe the value in this contest is on Purdue:

Purdue (16-3, 4-3) was 14-0 and ranked fourth in the AP poll when it entered Madison on Jan. 9 looking to set a school record for consecutive wins to start the season. Instead, the team lost 73-66 to the Badgers (16-4, 6-2), then dropped its next two as well.

The Badgers have won four of their last five but have averaged 21.7 points in the first half of the last three contests.

Wisconsin trailed 33-25 going into the break against Penn State on Sunday before rallying for a 79-71 overtime win. The Badgers came back from an eight-point deficit in the final two minutes of regulation, led by Jordan Taylor, who added 10 points in overtime and finished with 20; I expect a letdown this evening though.

Wisconsin was 10 of 33 from 3-point range in the win and is shooting 26.5 % beyond the arc over the last six contests; its shoddy play catches up with it tonight.

Non only is Wisconsin 2-4 ATS its last six overall, its also 2-4 ATS its last six on the road.

On the other side of the court: Purdue has exploded after those losses with consecutive victories against Illinois on the road and then recording a 69-59 win against Michigan on Saturday.

Purdue, which is giving up 62.6 points per game this season, had one of its better defensive games against the Wolverines, holding an opponent below 70 points for the first time in five games.

JaJuan Johnson scored seven points against the Badgers earlier this month, but he had 20 points and 10 rebounds in Purdue’s last home game against Wisconsin.

Purdue may be just 1-4 ATS its last five, but its 16-3 SU this season; dating back to last year its 16-1 SU its last 17 in front of the hometown crowd and always plays the Badgers tough; 6-1 ATS its last seven vs. Wisconsin.

Bottom line: The Boilermakers own a 35-2 home record against Wisconsin; look for PURDUE to get revenge from the loss and to move to 9-5 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record and for Wisconsin to fall to 7-8 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record!

*7* PURDUE.

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Rocketman

DALLAS MAVERICKS +2

Dallas is 30-15 overall this year while Phoenix comes in with a 26-21 overall record on the season. Dallas us 217-159 ATS since 1996 after a non-conference game. Dallas is 7-1 SU this year after allowing 105 points or more. Phoenix is allowing 107.9 points per game overall this season. Dallas has won 4 of their last 5 games overall while Phoenix has lost 7 of their last 9 overall. Dallas has won 6 of 8 meetings against Phoenix past 3 years. Mavericks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5. Mavericks are 38-18 ATS in their last 56 games as a road underdog of 0.5-4.5. Suns are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite. Suns are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. We'll play Dallas for 3 units tonight! Thanks and good luck, Rocky.

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Marc Lawrence

ORLANDO MAGIC -3.5

We recommend a 3-unit play on Orlando.

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Lenny Del Genio

Celtics/Magic OVER 189.5

Lenny spent years working on an NBA "totals system" and began using it in January '07 on the net, with great success. It's based on numerous factors, some of them listed here. Anticipated pace and style of both teams' play. Days of rest for teams or lack of it. Number of points scored by starters as compared to subs in recent outings (plus season-long averages). It also factors in point and rebounding differentials of the two teams. With all these factors (and many more), it's not possible to provide Lenny's "typical analysis" with his NBA totals selections. However, after last year's success, he anticipates another banner year. Play are rated 10* (Game of Day), 15* (Game of Week), 20* (Game of Month) and some rare 25* plays. Good luck. Over Boston/Orlando is our 10* TNT Total.

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The Duke's Sports

UCLA (+4) for 2 Units

Oregon padded their stats early vs a lightweight schedule, then caught the unsuspecting Washington teams napping around the New Year. The Ducks are now showing their true colors as they are in the midst of a 5 game slide. We don't see them snapping out of it here. Oregon is a mere 6-22 ATS following a SU loss, 6-20-1 ATS on Thursdays, and a poor 1-9 SU in this series. The Ducks are defensively soft, and when their shots don't fall, big trouble ensues. The young Bruins have gradually built momentum (6-3 SU run) after a 3-7 SU start. Their defense and shot selection has improved over their winning stretch; consequently, we'll look for the Bruins to continue to disrupt the Ducks who continue to blame each other for repeated mistakes. UCLA is a sweet 21-8 ATS following 3 or more home games and we'll grab the points here.

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Bill Marzano

St. Mary's at Pepperdine
Pick: St. Mary's -12

I really like St.Mary's in this game vs Pepperdine...the Gaels have a lot of matchup advantages in this game I don't know where to start...St.Mary's is ranked 11th in FG% while the Green Wave are ranked 264th...St.Mary's owns this series and most of the games aren't even close...over the last 10 meetings, the Gaels have outscored the Green Wave by 18 ppg...St.Mary's wins going away

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MR EAST

NCAAB THURSDAY WRECKING CREW

ST. JOHN'S @ PITT
3 UNITS: PITT -8.5

The St. John;s Red Storm are an improved team for sure, but are young and have not learned to play on the road yet. The Pitt Panthers took several key player losses, but this is a stable program that reloads, and doesn't skip a beat. They have lost 2 straight games, and saw their long homecourt winning streak come to an end vs Georgetown, and will be playing with an edge in this one. Red Storm at 1-8 ATS as a road dog of 7-12.5, while Pitt is 9-3 ATS as a home favorite in the same range. I'll go with Pitt in this one.

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Mike Lineback

Raptors/Knicks Under 217

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TEDDY COVERS:
10 Dallas Mavs
10 VA
10 Seton Hall

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ALATEX
15* Wake +5
ore st under 112
az st under 136

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Erin Rynning

1/28/10 NBA Playmaker: Orlando Under 189.5 -110 (504)

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MIKE HOOK

CBB Sides Thu, 01/28/10 - 7:00 PM Æ’Å*

triple-dime bet 527 Loyola, Chicago 10.0 (-120) BetUS vs 528 Detroit
Analysis: Two disclaimers before we even get started on this play. Very early this morning, like 5:30 PACIFIC i was having a text conversation with my buddy SacLunch. As you know, today is a HUGE college basketball card. We talk often when faced with a big betting card, as we respect each other greatly with regards to CBB. In a very rare instance, we both had the same team as one of our top leans of the day. That team is the team we are now backing, LOYOLA CHICAGO.

Secondly, you might notice that this play is being given out at +10. I'm doing this just because of what's happened the past few days where we've been beaten by the hook. For the next 3-5 plays, i will buy the hook if necessary. I don't think we will need it, but i'll be honest, i sure as hell don't want to be beaten by the hook AGAIN.

I believe Loyola Chicago has a better than 35% chance of winning this game OUTRIGHT. I'm 100% confident that they keep this a single digit game tonight. There are 2 major reasons why i think this game is going to be close throughout. Loyola Chicago has all the motivation in the world to play well tonight, considering they lost by 17 points earlier this season to Detroit. The 2nd half of that game in particular was dismal for Loyola Chicago, as they couldn't make anything. Considering that game was played on January 2nd, i can't help but think they were hung over or something, as no other explanation fits the bill with this team. They've played 5 games since then, and against top level competition. They were competitive on the road against Cleveland St and Youngstown St, and they played Butler down to the bitter end. Earlier this season, Loyola was playing great, so clearly this team has some talent. They were able to beat both Wisconsin Milwaukee and Bradley away from home. This team has a way of bouncing back, as they have followed up brutal losses with sweet ATS wins. In their last game, they were beaten soundly by a very underrated Valpo team. The players and the coaching staff for Loyola Chicago were embarrassed in that defeat, and even admitted so publicly. Bouncing back from that loss and the revenge angle from earlier this season against Detroit, i expect Loyola Chicago to play with pride and passion tonight.

Detroit has lost 3 of their past 4 games themselves, so they will be looking to play well too. I have nothing against this team at all, as this is an underrated team too. With regards to power rankings, i have Detroit as a top 165 team with a strength of schedule ranking of 220. For what it's worth, i have Loyola Chicago as a top 155 team with a strength of schedule ranking of 225. As you can see, both teams are very similar to each other with respect to my rankings. So why then should Detroit be a double digit favorite?? The short answer is that they SHOULDN'T be! The reason they shouldn't be favored by this much is because of their lack of offensive firepower. Of the teams that know Detroit best, 4 of their past 7 games they've been held to 62 points or fewer. This team absolutely can play defense, as they lead their conference in several defensive categories. But for them to be favored by this many points is rather significant, and i don't see them being able to do so. This team was scoring more points earlier in the season, but they have slowed down. Keep in mind that this is a young team, so they could be getting worn down due to the college grind. Also, this team has been careless with the ball of late, turning the ball over nearly 17 times a game which is the most in the Horizon league¢.

This is going to be a rather low scoring game, considering the defensive prowess of each team. I believe Loyola Chicago is going to bring their best effort tonight, as they surely won't be intimidated to play Detroit. In a hard fought battle, i always look to the bench to play a role in the end result. In this specific case, Loyola Chicago has the better bench. The bench play of Loyola Chicago has been a bright sp

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PAUL LEINER

1000* CBB Over 111 USC/Oregon State

50* NBA Over 216 Phx/Dal

25* NBA Over 217 NYK/Tor

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RAS

Davidson ov 147

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ANTHONY REDD
25-Dime - Loyola-Chicago

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ATS FINANCIAL

4 Georgia St +17.5
3 Gonzaga -11.5
3 Illinois Chicago +18.5

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RAS

last one....

ucla un 139

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LARRY COOK

3* on Wisconsin +9.5
Reasons why Wisconsin covers:
1.) Wisconsin is 16-4 this season, having only lost by more than 9 points once all season and that came back in November against Gonzaga. The Badgers are an underrated team in the Big Ten this year, and they'll prove it once again by giving Purdue a run for their money tonight. The Badgers already beat the Boilermakers by a final of 73-66 at home earlier this season. Sure, Purdue will be looking for revenge, but the Boilermakers will not be escaping with a double-digit victory tonight.
2.) Purdue is 1-8 ATS after 5 straight games committing 14 or less turnovers over the last 2 seasons. Wisconsin is 12-3 ATS vs. good free throw shooting teams - making >=72% of their attempts over the last 2 seasons. The Boilermakers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Bet Wisconsin on the road.

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Marco D'Angelo | CBB Sides Thu, 01/28/10 - 9:00 PM
double-dime bet 551 Miss. St -3.5 (-110) BetUS vs 552 Arkansas

Marco D'Angelo | NBA Sides Thu, 01/28/10 - 10:35 PM
triple-dime bet 506 PHO -2.0 (-110) BetUS vs 505 DAL

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NSA
20* CBB UCLA +4
20* CBB Seton Hall -2
20* NBA Mavericks +2
10* NBA Celtics +4
10* CBB Purdue -9.5
10* CBB Georgia Tech -4.5

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Stu Feiner

CBB

100 dimers
Wisconsin+9.5
Virginia -2

10,000 High Roller
Wake Forest +5.5

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SEABASS

50* Boston Celtics Over
50* Dallas Mavericks

50* Wright St
50* Oregon St
50* St. Johns

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Vr
520 Purdue -9.0 (-110) Bodog vs 519 Wisconsin

double-dime bet 563 Hawaii 8.0 (-110) Bodog vs 564 San Jose St.

513 St. John's 8.5 (-110) Bodog vs 514 Pittsburgh

501 TOR / 502 NYK Under 217.0 Bodog

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Excutive
300 Vt
250 Gt
250 Miss
250 Miss St

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Trent Citron

8 units San Diego
6 units USC
4 units San Jose St.
3 units UCLA
3 units Portland coll ball

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Cal Sports

4.5 Idaho
4 G Tech
4 CMU ov
4 Pepperdine

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vr
3 STAR IS St. Johns.