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DCI NFL

Season
Straight Up: 129-54 (.705)
ATS: 100-82 (.549)
ATS Vary Units: 491-402 (.550)
Over/Under: 94-92 (.505)
Over/Under Vary Units: 291-256 (.532)

Thursday, December 8, 2011
PITTSBURGH 26, Cleveland 6

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David Chan aka The Dragon

*10* THU ASSASSIN ** CLEVELAND +15.5

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LuckyDaySports

Thursday's Comp Play

NFL
Pittsburgh -14

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Priority Sports Info

CBB [550} Kansas State -2 Rated: ***

Steelers Opinion Play only

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Mighty Quinn

Mighty lost with Florida (-11) Wednesday.

Thursday it’s the Steelers. The deficit is 2854 sirignanos.

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Free Selection from Arthur Ralph Sports

767- 561 57 % Free Play Run over 3 YEARS

Free play 11-1 run, Thurs: Over 140 BC/Prov over the total

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Gamblers Data

Free Play Thursday

St. Louis -180

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DCI NHL

Season: 116-103 (.530)

BOSTON 3, Florida 2
NEW JERSEY 3, Ottawa 2
Chicago vs. N.Y. ISLANDERS: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
N.Y. RANGERS 3, Tampa Bay 2
Pittsburgh vs. PHILADELPHIA: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Nashville vs. COLUMBUS: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Vancouver 3, MONTREAL 2
DETROIT 3, Phoenix 2
ST. LOUIS 3, Anaheim 2
CALGARY 4, Colorado 2
Minnesota vs. LOS ANGELES: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
SAN JOSE 3, Dallas 2

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DCI CBB

Season
Straight Up: 956-296 (.764)
ATS: 340-406 (.456)
ATS Vary Units: 1319-1716 (.435)
Over/Under: 366-366 (.500)
Over/Under Vary Units: 541-506 (.517)

Non-Conference
CANISIUS 82, South Dakota 74
CONNECTICUT 71, Harvard 59
DETROIT 76, Western Michigan 73
DRAKE 67, Eastern Michigan 54
Kansas State 70, West Virginia 66
NOTRE DAME 80, Maine 61
OKLAHOMA 76, Oral Roberts 68
PROVIDENCE 75, Boston College 69
ROBERT MORRIS 62, Cleveland State 61

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Today's NFL Picks

Cleveland at Pittsburgh

The Browns look to take advantage of a Pittsburgh team that is coming off a 35-7 win over Cincinnati and is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games following a win of more than 14 points. Cleveland is the pick (+14) according to Dunkel, which has the Steelers favored by only 12. Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+14). Here are all of this week's picks.


THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8
Time Posted: 6:00 a.m. EST


Game 101-102: Cleveland at Pittsburgh (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 126.829; Pittsburgh 138.625
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 12; 41
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 14; 38 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+14); Over

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NCAA Basketball Picks

Western Michigan at Detroit

The Broncos look to take advantage of a Detroit team that is 1-6-1 ATS in its last 8 games against MAC teams. Western Michigan is the pick (+6) according to Dunkel, which has the Titans favored by only 1. Dunkel Pick: Western Michigan (+6). Here are all of today's games.


THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8
Time Posted: 6:00 a.m. EST


Game 541-542: Boston College at Providence (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston College 47.369; Providence 63.062
Dunkel Line: Providence by 15 1/2; 144
Vegas Line: Providence by 13; 140 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Providence (-13); Over


Game 543-544: Harvard at Connecticut (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Harvard 63.778; Connecticut 67.625
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 4; 125
Vegas Line: Connecticut by 6 1/2; 129 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Harvard (+6 1/2); Under


Game 545-546: Western Michigan at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 51.019; Detroit 53.718
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 2 1/2; 138
Vegas Line: Detroit by 6; 145 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Western Michigan (+6); Under


Game 547-548: Eastern Michigan at Drake (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Michigan 45.507; Drake 58.436
Dunkel Line: Drake by 13; 129
Vegas Line: Drake by 11; 125
Dunkel Pick: Drake (-11); Over


Game 549-550: West Virginia at Kansas State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: West Virginia 68.981; Kansas State 68.525
Dunkel Line: Even; 139
Vegas Line: Kansas State by 3 1/2; 135 1/2
Dunkel Pick: West Virginia (+3 1/2); Over

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Today's NHL Picks

Phoenix at Detroit

The Coyotes look to build on their 8-2 record in their last 10 games as a road underdog. Phoenix is the pick (+140) according to Dunkel, which has the Coyotes favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+140). Here are all of today's picks.


THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8
Time Posted 6:30 a.m. EST


Game 1-2: Tampa Bay at NY Rangers (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 11.162; NY Rangers 10.573
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-165); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+145); Over


Game 3-4: Florida at Boston (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 11.635; Boston 12.835
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-200); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-200); Under


Game 5-6: Chicago at NY Islanders (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 12.283; NY Islanders 11.454
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-135); Over


Game 7-8: Nashville at Columbus (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 10.997; Columbus 11.307
Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-120); 5
Dunkel Pick: Columbus (+100); Under


Game 9-10: Pittsburgh at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 11.600; Philadelphia 11.939
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-110); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-110); Over


Game 11-12: Ottawa at New Jersey (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 11.557; New Jersey 9.835
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+120); Under


Game 13-14: Vancouver at Montreal (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 13.105; Montreal 10.884
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-135); Over


Game 15-16: Phoenix at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 12.496; Detroit 10.913
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+140); Under


Game 17-18: Anaheim at St. Louis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 11.792; St. Louis 10.219
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-180); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (+160); Under


Game 19-20: Colorado at Calgary (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 10.738; Calgary 12.422
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-135); Over


Game 21-22: Dallas at San Jose (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 10.891; San Jose 11.874
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-200); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-200); Over


Game 23-24: Minnesota at Los Angeles (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 11.481; Los Angeles 10.813
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

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Killer Sports
Three-Team, 10-Point Teaser Play of the Week
5-Star Pittsburgh +3.5, Tennessee +11, Baltimore+3.5

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Football Crusher
Play of the Day:

Cleveland Browns +14.5 over Pittsburgh Steelers

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Hockey Crusher
Play of the Day:

St Louis Blues -175 over Anaheim Ducks

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Basketball Crusher
Play of the Day:

West Virginia +2 over Kansas State

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Sportsbook Investing for 12/8
Play of the Day:

Cleveland Browns +14.5 over Pittsburgh Steelers

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CAPPERS ACCESS

Steelers
Kansas st

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JOE WIZ DAILY FREE PICK

Western Michigan +6 over Detroit

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Power Play Wins

Steelers -14

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FantasySportsGametime

Thursday Hockey Plays

Play Boston -210 over Florida
Play San Jose -200 over Dallas

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Just Cover, Baby

3* Pittsburgh -14

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VEGAS SPORTS SYNDICATE

Thursday's NHL Underdog Syndicate Release:
15 Unit - Tampa Bay Lighting +145

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Asian Executive

25 Dimes Connecticut
10 Dimes Steelers

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Scott Rickenbach

10* Browns / Steelers Over 38.5

10* Panthers / Bruins Over 5.5

8* W Michigan +5.5

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Sports Wagers

Cleveland +14 over PITTSBURGH PINNACLE
Home side most certainly has an advantage on these Thursday night games but five of the six Thursday games thus far has seen the victorious team win by 10 or less. The only blowout was Seattle over Philly last week. The Steelers come into this one extremely banged up and that includes QB Ben Roethlisberger (hand). Roethlisberger at home usually spells big yardage and multiple scores but the Browns bring in a very good pass defense and there is no reason for Big Ben to throw the ball that much. The Browns never allow more than the one passing TD and rarely more than 200 passing yards. Expect a moderate game from Big Ben and conservative approach from the Steelers. The Browns lost by a combined 79-19 in two games to the Steelers last season. If nothing else, they’ll be looking to restore some dignity and work their rear ends off to give themselves a shot. Also note that in 10 of 12 games this season the Brownies have been within this range and the total here of 38½ suggests they’ll stay within range in this one too. Play: Cleveland +14 (Risking 2.08 units to win 2).

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Paul Leiner

100* Harvard +6.5

50* Over 134.5 WVU/Kansas St

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NHL

Hot teams
-- Rangers won five of their last six games.
-- Boston won 14 of its last 16 games. Panthers won six of their last nine.
-- Chicago won its last three road games, scoring 13 goals. Islanders won three of their last four games.
-- Philly won four of its last five games. Penguins won three of their last four road games.
-- Canucks won seven of their last eight games.
-- Detroit won its last seven home games. Coyotes won nine of their last twelve road games.
-- Blues won five of their last seven games.
-- Calgary won three of its last four home games.
-- Minnesota won its last five games, allowing nine goals.

Cold teams
-- Tampa Bay lost last five games, outscored 20-8.
-- Predators lost seven of their last nine games. Columbus is 1-6 this year in game following a win.
-- New Jersey lost four of its last five games. Senators lost three of their last four.
-- Canadiens lost five of their last six games.
-- Anaheim lost nine of its last eleven games.
-- Colorado lost last six road games, outscored 29-13.
-- Dallas Stars lost four of their last five road games. San Jose lost four of its last five games overall.
-- Kings lost four of their last six games.

Totals
-- Last four Lightning games went over the total.
-- Last three Boston games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Chicago road games went over total.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Nashville games.
-- Last three Flyer games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Ottawa games went over the total.
-- Last three Vancouver games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Detroit home games went over total.
-- Seven of last nine Anaheim games went over total. Under is 9-1-1 in last eleven St Louis home games.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Colorado games.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Dallas games.
-- Kings' last five games stayed under the total.


Series records
-- Rangers lost four of last five games against Tampa Bay.
-- Bruins won six of last eight games against Florida.
-- Islanders lost last two games vs Chicago, 5-0/5-4.
-- Predators won five of last seven games against Columbus.
-- Flyers won three of last four games against Pittsburgh.
-- Devils lost four of last five games against Ottawa.
-- Canadiens beat Vancouver twice LY, 2-0/3-2.
-- Detroit won 10 of last 13 games against Phoenix, sweeping Coyotes four straight in last spring's playoffs.
-- Ducks won three of last four games against St Louis.
-- Flames won their last eight games vs Colorado.
-- Sharks won four of last five games against Dallas Stars.
-- Minnesota lost seven of last nine games in Staples Center.

Back-to-Back
-- Flyers are 2-3 if they played night before, 0-2 at home.
-- Senators are 2-2 if they played night before, 1-2 if they lost.

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Sean Murphy

10* Shamrock Special* Pittsburgh -14

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David Banks

Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Week 14 of the NFL season kicks off on Thursday night at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh where the Steelers (9-3, 6-6 ATS) will be gunning for their fourth straight win when they host the Cleveland Browns (4-8, 3-7-2 ATS) in the AFC North rivals first encounter of the season; the NFL Network will cover this one live starting at 8:20 ET.
Cleveland looks to be headed towards its fourth straight losing campaign having won just four of 12 games with two still to play with the Steelers along with a set of games against San Francisco and St. Louis. If only head coach Pat Shurmur’s squad had an offense, this club could have come possibly teased its fans and betting backers with at least a .500 record. As it is, the Brownies offense has scored an average of just 14.6 PPG (#28) and gained an anemic 290.8 YPG (#30). Injuries sustained by RB Peyton Hillis simply killed this team’s ground attack, and QB Colt McCoy has only thrown for 2524 yards at 5.90 yards per attempt and sports a 14/9 TD/INT ratio. He got nicked up last week at home vs. Baltimore, but is expected to give it a go Thursday night. Defensively, Cleveland has been rock solid in defending the pass (#1 at 173.3 YPG) which bodes well for them in this spot when chasing the Steelers speedy wide receivers, but defending the run has been another story (#31 at 151.2 YPG), so RB Rashard Mendenhall could have a huge night for fantasy players.
The defending AFC champs enter this Week 14 prime time battle with the Browns in fine form having rattled off three straight wins (2-1 ATS), which includes a pair of covers both at home and on the road against the division rival Cincinnati Bengals. Last week's woodshed beating of the Bengals was head coach Mike Tomlin's squad’s most impressive win of the season. After a scoreless first quarter, the Steelers erupted for 28 points in the second quarter to cruise 35-7 home win and cover as TD favorites. RB Mendenhall and WR Mike Wallace combined for four touchdowns, while QB Ben Roethlisberger completed 65 percent of his passes for 176 yards without an interception; he’s thrown for 614 yards and four touchdowns to just two interceptions throughout Pittsburgh's current three-game winning streak. The Steelers stand 5-1 SU & 4-2 ATS at home to date with the lone loss coming in the form of a last-second defeat at the hands of the hated Baltimore Ravens.

Pittsburgh has flat out owned the Browns winning nine of the last 10 overall meetings while posting a 5-4-1 ATS tally during that stretch. They swept the season series a year ago both SU & ATS winning 28-10 at home as 14 point favorites while going into Cleveland and handing the Browns an embarrassing 41-9 defeat (-6.5). Though the Browns have split their last eight games versus the pointspread when installed road underdogs of 10-14 points, they're just 1-6 ATS against the L/7 AFC North opponents faced and 2-10-1 ATS the L/13 times they played off a SU defeat. The Steelers have won each of the last five times they were installed a favorite of this magnitude and gone 8-2 ATS their L/10 within the division, but check in with a poor 6-16 ATS record when favored by 10.5 points or more.
PICK: Pittsburgh/Cleveland UNDER

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RICHIE CARRERA

PITTSBURGH/Cleveland Over 38.5

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TRIPE A COMPUTER PLAY

30* - Detroit -4

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ATSKINGS-REX RODGERS
LA Kings -135 ML

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Bob Christ’s breakdown of Thursday Pro Football Week 14 December 07, 2011 7:38 AM by Bob Christ

For the past three Thursday nights, it was a slam dunk for home teams facing foes that had to travel more than 1,500 miles on short rest.

The host squads beat the line by at least a TD each time, running their cumulative record to 12-0 ATS and SU in such games since 1996.

This Thursday another interesting trend rears its pretty head when Cleveland plays at Pittsburgh -- a veteran team playing on a mega-short week.

As of opening day this year, the Steelers had the oldest roster in the league. This is Pittsburgh’s first foray into a short work week this year, but the next five oldest teams have gone a collective 0-5 ATS and SU – all in home games -- on a short week.

Last season Pittsburgh’s only short-rest week was a 39-26 home loser to New England as a 4½-point favorite.

Here’s a closer look at Thursday’s Week 14 opener.

Cleveland (4-8) at Pittsburgh (9-3)

Time: 5:20 p.m. PT

Line: Steelers by 14

Facts: In the new Browns’ first game in 1999, they lost to Pittsburgh 43-0. The Steelers ran 89 plays to host Cleveland’s 28. No team has had that low a number of snaps since. Pittsburgh is 14-1 vs. Cleveland dating to 2003, with the Browns’ victory coming on a Thursday night in 2009, 13-6 as a 10-point home dog. Cleveland has lost 10 in a row vs. clubs with winning marks since their back-to-back victories against the Saints and Pats last year.

Analysis: Whereas Pittsburgh was a 28-10 home winner over Cleveland in 2010 as a 13½-point pick, that was after a bye. This year, the Steelers are 0-3 since Week 3 as a double-digit pick, winning them all but none by more than four points. And, sure, Cleveland gave up 290 ground yards last week to the Ravens, but since 2009 teams allowing at least that much rushing have gone 6-2 ATS their next game. Also, how will Big Ben’s fractured thumb hold up in near-freezing weather?

Forecast: Steelers 17, Browns 15

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Daily NHL Shots on Goal December 08, 2011 6:40 AM by Nick Pellegrino

Hockey Plays (sides)

N.Y. Rangers (-165), vs. Tampa Bay

Anaheim Ducks (+150), at St. Louis

Colorado Avalance (+115), at Calgary

Hockey Plays (totals)

Chicago-N.Y. Islanders, OVER 5½

Minnesota-L.A. Kings, UNDER 5

Dallas-San Jose, UNDER 5½

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Gaming Today’s Consensus Picks December 08, 2011 6:47 AM by GT Staff

Pro Football Play of the Day

Cleveland Browns +14 at Pittsburgh Steelers

The trends in this all point one way and that is to the take in this division game as the Steelers have gone 0-8 ATS as a double digit favorite when coming off a win and facing a below .500 team such as the Browns and Pitt has gone 0-4 ATS after a game with the Bengals.

BROWNS +14 and UNDER 39

NCAA Basketball

Providence -13

Detroit -5½

Kansas State -3

NHL Hockey

Tampa Bay Lightning +145

Philadelphia Flyers -115

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Picks from Ron ‘The Bomb’ Driver December 08, 2011 6:53 AM by Ron Driver

College Basketball

Kansas St -2

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JIMMY BOYD

4* Thurs Night Football *BEST BET*
Cleveland +14.5

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WUNDERDOG
NHL 52-37 Last 89 picks +$2990
1 OF 5
Game: Pittsburgh at Philadelphia (7:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: Pittsburgh +105 (moneyline)

A natural in-state rivalry takes place in Philadelphia tonight as the Penguins invade the City of Brotherly Love. But there's no love here between these rivals, and Pittsburgh has dominated the Flyers on their own ice, winning seven of their last eight and always pack their "A" game for this short trip. The Flyers have won three straight with no margin for error with two of the three verdicts achieved in overtime. The Penguins have been good on the road of late taking three of their last four. As well as being at their best in Philadelphia, the Penguins have been a force off of two days of rest at 39-14 in their last 53. The Flyers are just 4-9 in their last 13 as home chalk from -110 to -150. This looks like a very live dog here, so I'll back Pittsburgh.

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Ferringo

NHL Total of the Month:
Phoenix at Detroit Over (5.5)

almost medium
Tampa Bay (+145)

small
Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Under (5.5)




CBB
small
545 Western Michigan +5.5

small teaser
542 Providence (-8.5) AND 549 West Virginia (+10)
545 Western Michigan (+10.5) AND 549 West Virginia (+10)

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Falcon Sports

Top program play for today
　
Kansas St (-1.40) ML 2 units CBB

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Robert Ferringo
NHL -

Phoenix at Detroit Over (5.5) "Total Of The Month "

almost medium
Tampa Bay (+145)

small
Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Under (5.5)




CBB

small
545 Western Michigan +5.5

small teaser
542 Providence (-8.5) AND 549 West Virginia (+10)
545 Western Michigan (+10.5) AND 549 West Virginia (+10)

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indian cowboy

4 providence-13 1/2

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Anthony Redd

50 Dime selection on Providence as the home favorite against Boston College. As this play is relelased at 9am Pacific, the Friars are currently laying 13' points here in Vegas and offshore.

40 Dime selection on the Under in tonight's Browns-Steelers game. The total is currently sitting between 38 1/2 to 39 1/2 depending on where you shop.

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Doc's Sports

NHL
Detroit over 5.5
Vancouver -140

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Matt Rivers
*200,000 Browns-Steelers UNDER

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IC NHL
5 CAL u5.5

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SPORTS WAGERS

Vancouver -½ +123 over MONTREAL

Kudos to the Montreal Canadiens for scoring two fluke goals en route to a 3-2 OT loss to the Jackets on Tuesday night. The Habs had no business securing a point, they’ve dropped five of six and this isn’t the Columbus Blue Jackets. What can we say about the Canadiens without sounding like a broken record? This team wins games because of Carey Price and that’s all there is to it. Man for man, there really isn’t a less talented team in the NHL. The Canucks are an elite squad that is just getting into gear. They’ve won seven of eight and they’ve scored five goals or more in three straight and four goals or more in five of their last six. Vancouver also has three shutouts over its last seven games. It’s also a good situation for the Canucks, as they embark on a five–game trip and this is the first leg in a city that every player looks forward to playing in. So, once again, if Carey Price beats us so be it. What is almost 100% guaranteed is that the Habs will be badly outplayed. Play: Vancouver -½ +123 (Risking 2 units).

CALGARY -½ +135 over Colorado

Both teams are a game under .500 but the difference is that the Avalanche started out strong and have faltered while the Flames started out slow and are coming on. Calgary is 4-1-1 over its last six games with only regulation loss over that span occurring in Vancouver. Incredibly enough, the Flames have outscored the Avs 33-14 in winning the last eight meetings since a 6-5 loss on Oct. 28, 2010. Calgary has already won three meetings this season against Colorado. The Avalanche have named J.S. Giguere tonight’s starter and he’s a liability. It also looks like Paul Stastny is out and Ryan Wilson is definitely out. Wilson is one of those guys that can get a team going with his physical play and his absence is bigger than most know. The Flames confidence is high and it’s soaring when they face this foe. Not only do they have the advantage of playing at home and playing well, but they have a big psychological edge too. Play: Calgary -½ +135 (Risking 2 units).

Ottawa +200 over NEW JERSEY (3-way betting line)

Taking back a tag like this against the Devils is about as sweet as it gets and it gets a little sweeter with Marty Brodeur in net. The Devils had lost four in a row before beating a Leafs team coming off back-to-back games against Boston and a win in New York. It was simply a favorable spot for the Devils and they managed to win in OT. The Devils have gone seven straight games with two goals or less during regulation. This is a lower-tiered club that returns home from a four-game trip to play in a half empty arena with no atmosphere. Ottawa is in a tough spot too, playing its third game in four nights and tail end of back-to-backs. However, they got off to a very sluggish start last night and picked it up in the second and third periods against a determined Capitals. This intruder has shown a tremendous resiliency all season and there’s no denying the fact that they have just as good a shot of winning as the host. Alex Auld gets the start for the Sens. Play: Ottawa +200 (Risking 2 units).

Anaheim +260 over ST. LOUIS (3-way betting line)

Appears like the coaching change has helped the Ducks for the time being and this could be a good spot for them. Since Bruce Boudreau took over, Anaheim is 2-1-1 and now they’ll hit the road for the first time with its new coach. There’s still lots of room for improvement and the weaknesses on the Ducks are glaring at times but any team that features prolific scoring and great goaltending has a shot and that’s precisely what we get from Anaheim. Jonas Hiller has been inconsistent this season but when he’s on, he’s outstanding. The Blues are coming off a hard fought and intensely played game against Detroit. They won that game 3-2 and once again Brian Elliott was the difference. The Blues have been extremely stingy but they’re also are an offensively challenged club with two goals in eight straight games before scoring three on Detroit. The Ducks have a little momentum and they’re surely feeling a little better. A couple of wins do wonders for a team’s psyche and overall frame of mind. First game on road under new direction offers up some excellent value against a team coming off intense win over intense rival. Play: Anaheim +260 (Risking 2 units).

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Chip Chirimbes

Harvard +6.5

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Info Plays

7* Providence -13½

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Denver Money | NHL Money Line

dime bet 17 ANA (+165) Bodog (http://www.pregameaction.com/?page_id=5) vs 18 STL

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Northcoast - Thursday comp line
Line 3 > Comp NFL Total - under 38 Houston Texans/Cincinnati Bengals
Line 9 > #2 Economy Club - San Diego Chargers -7 over Buffalo Bills
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Line 4 > (Master Sports) 4* West Virginia +4.5 over Kansas State (college hoops)

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James Jones Premium Selection
3* Providence -13.5

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Platinum Wins

2* Western Michigan +5.5

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SharpSides Investing
free play

k state -3

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Joey Cassano

West V +5
Western Mich +5.5
Boston College +13

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SB Professor NHL Picks

New York Islanders +130

Columbus Blue Jackets -106

Ottawa Senators +126

Montreal Canadiens +115

Colorado Avalanche +126

Los Angeles Kings -148

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Marco D'Angelo 12/8
Browns +14

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Sean Murphy

10* NFL THUR 'SHAMROCK SPECIAL' ~ 17-5 RUN! - Pittsburgh Steelers -14

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Northcoast

Marquee Under Pitt

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NHL PREDICTIONS



1 UNIT* NHL* Vancouver Canucks @ Montreal Canadiens: VANCOUVER CANUCKS TO WIN (-130)
Vancouver comes into tonight's game winning 7 of their last 8 games, pushing their record to a solid 16-10-1. On the road Vancouver is 8-6 and they've won 3 straight road games. The Canucks have held opponents to just 5 goals in their 7 wins, with their only downfall being a 6-5 loss to Nashville. On the year the Canucks are averaging a high 3.3 goals per game, while holding opponents to 2.4/game. They hold the league's best powerplay converting 25.9% of their chances, and their PK is 6th in the league. The Habs are struggling again, after it looked like they were going to turn things around a bit. Montreal started off the season winning just once in their first 8 games, before winning 9 of 14, but has since dropped 5 of their last 6 games. Their latest loss was on Tuesday night in shootout against the Blue Jackets, and the Habs haven't won at home since November 19th against the Rangers. Montreal is averaging a low 2.4 goals per game, with part of the reason being their 28th ranked powerplay (just 11.8%). Montreal does have a good penalty kill at 89.5%, which they will need against the Canucks tonight. Both teams have some injuries, but Roberto Luongo is expected to be ok for tonight's game. Right now Vancouver is the much better team, and I think tonight's price is generous given the struggled Montreal is having. Take Vancouver to win.


1 UNIT* NHL* Chicago Blackhawks @ New York Islanders: NY ISLANDERS TO WIN (+125)
Tonight I'll be backing the New York Islanders tonight, who have won 4 of their last 5 games and are playing good hockey. Their lone loss was against tonight's opponent in Chicago, where they fell 5-4 in a shootout in a game they could have very easily won (they out played and out shot the Blackhawks). The Islanders goal scorers have woken up, and as a team they are averaging 3.80 goals per game over their last 5. During that span they are holding opponents to 2.4 goals against. The Islanders are just 9-11-5 on the season, but a respectable 6-6-2 at home. Chicago is coming off of a 4-3 shootout loss at home against the Coyotes on Monday night, marking their second loss to Phoenix in their past 4 games. Chicago has won just 4 of their last 9 games, but are still a solid 16-8-4 on the season. Note that the Blackhawks are great at home going 8-2-3 so far this season, but are only 8-6-1 on the road. Ray Emery will get another start for the Blackhawks. He is 4-2-1 with a 2.93 GAA and .890 SV%. Al Montoya is 5-3-2 for the Islanders with a low 2.07 GAA and .933 SV%. New York is playing very good hockey right now, and I think they should have the confidence in themselves after they nearly took down the Blackhawks in Chicago less than a week ago. A good spot for the Islanders to pull of an upset tonight - take the Isles to win.

[Mr. IWS]

IC NHL
5 CAL u5.5

[Mr. IWS]

Al DeMarco

15 Dime Play: Kansas State as the favorite against West Virginia at the Wildcat Classic being played at the Intrust Bank Arena in nearby Wichita, which is about two hours from K-State's campus in Manhattan. As I release this selection at 9:00PM Pacific on Wednesday night, the Wildcats are -2 1/2 in Vegas and offshore at the majority of books. It would not surprise me to see this line go up by a point prior to tipoff.

UPDATE: As of 10:30AM Pacific, K-State is now -4 1/2 at most books with a few -5's out there. This public move was expected and accounted for. There is no change in the rating of the selection.

[Mr. IWS]

Jeff Benton
Thursday's Action
40 Dime winner going out on the Pittsburgh Steelers as the home favarite agaicst the Cleveland Browns. As I release this winner, the Steelers are a 14-point home favorise both here in Vegas and offshore.

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Dom Chambers
Today's winners ...

My 40 Dime play is on the Cleveland Browns as a road underdag against the Pittcsburgh Steelers. Checking the sports books in Las Vegas and Brown are gettsng 14 points.

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SAMMY P

20* NJ -135
15* Calg -125
10* Fla +165
10* Fla +1.5 (-170)
10* SJ -185
10* SJ -1.5 (+160)
10* Van -135
10* Chi over 5.5 (-120)

2-4 last three days.
43-23 NHL streak.

[Mr. IWS]

WunderDog Basketball:

Western Michigan +5.5 (2 units)

Eastern Michigan +12 (3 units)



WunderDog Hockey:

Pick: 3 units on Game Total UNDER 5.5 +100 (risk 3 to win 3)

Pick: 3 units on Tampa Bay +145 (moneyline) (risk 3 to win 4.4)

Pick: 3 units on Pittsburgh +105 (moneyline) (risk 3 to win 3.2)

Pick: 2 units on Game Total UNDER 5.5 -145 (risk 2 to win 1.4)

4 units on Colorado +110 (moneyline) (risk 4 to win 4.4)

[Mr. IWS]

11th Hour

NCAAB:
541 BC +14
543 Harvard +3.5 1st half
Harvard +6
553 ORU +3 1st Half
ORU +6 gm

NFL:
101 Cleveland +3 1st Qtr
Cleveland +15 gm
Cle/Pit OVER 40

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Hoopsgooroo

nfl
Steelers -14 @ 8:25p

cbb
542 Providence -13.5 @ 7p
544 UConn -5.5 @ 7p
546 Detroit -5 @ 7:30p
549 West Virginia +5 @ 9p

[Mr. IWS]

Vegas Insiders:

Pittsburgh

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ATS LOCK
3 under 40 pit/cle

[Mr. IWS]

Vegas Runner

NFL 3* PRIME-TIME BOOKIE BET BOMB

3* Browns +14.5

NFL PRIME-TIME 3* TRUE STEAM BOMB

3 * OVER 40 Browns

[Mr. IWS]

CAL SPORTS

4* E. Mich +
4* WV/K St OVER

[Mr. IWS]

kelso 50 pitt 25 under 25 parlay pitt&under

[Mr. IWS]

ATS LOCK
3 Under 40 Pitt

Hoops
4 Providence