1-23-12

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Paul Leiner

500* NBA Suns/Mavericks Over 183
100* CBB Kansas/Texas A&M Over 124.5
50* CBB Iona -9.5

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CHAN 1-23
1/23/2012 NBA Washington at Philadelphia 7:00 PM ET under
1/23/2012 NBA Washington at Philadelphia 7:00 PM ET Washington
1/23/2012 NBA Houston at Minnesota 8:00 PM ET Minnesota
1/23/2012 NCB Texas A&M at Kansas 9:00 PM ET Kansas
1/23/2012 NHL St. Louis Blues at Detroit Red Wings 7:30 PM ET Detroit Red Wings
1/23/2012 NHL PL San Jose at Edmonton 9:30 PM ET Edmonton

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DOM CHAMBERS

My 30 Dime play is on the Atlanta Hawks as a road favorite to cover against the Milwaukee Bucks. Checkang the sports books at 7 a.m. and the Hawks are a 1-point favorite. Alwdays shop around to make sure you get the best numbtr.

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David Banks

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors
The Southwest Division leading Memphis Grizzlies (9-6, 8-7 ATS) will attempt to rattle off their seventh straight win when they invade Oracle Arena to battle the Golden State Warriors (5-10, 7-8 ATS) on Monday night; NBA TV will handle the live coverage of this one starting at 10:30 ET.

Even though the Grizz have lost the services of big man Zach Randolph for the foreseeable future, Head Coach Lionel Hollins’ squad hasn’t skipped a beat winning each of their last six games to catapult themselves to the top of the Southwest Division standings. Last Memphis took to the hardwood, it threw the gauntlet down upon the Sacramento Kings at home winning 128-95 as near 10-point chalk. The pointspread cover was the team’s fourth in a row and fifth in eight tries as a host. Tonight’s game will be the first of a four-game road trip that begins here in Oakland and ends in Phoenix on Saturday night. To date, the Grizzlies stand 3-4 SU & ATS away from the FedEx Forum, but they posted wins and covers in their two most recent road stops at New Orleans and Detroit. Memphis has taken care of business at both ends of the court scoring an average of 96.1 points per game (#12) while giving up 92.5 PPG (#11).

It’s been three long seasons since the Warriors posted a winning mark by the Bay, and at the rate they’re going on the young season, it looks to be another low end finish within the Pacific Division for this defunct franchise. New Head Coach Mark Jackson has gotten Golden State to play a bit better at the defensive end of the court (#26 at 99.4 PPG), but the injury to Stephen Curry has taken away some much needed offensive firepower from what’s normally a potent Warriors offensive attack. The former Davidson standout did return to the starting line-up in Golden state’s 94-91 loss to the Indiana Pacers their last time out, but he only went for 12 points on 5-of-15 shooting from the field. Monta Ellis (23.3 PPG) and David Lee (18.6 PPG) have held up their end of the bargain, but need someone else to step up offensively to start notching more dubs. Golden State’s dropped five of its eight home games both SU and against the closing number on the year.

The home team has flat out dominated this series dating back to the 2009 season winning each of the L/7 games SU while beating the oddsmakers six times; the ‘over’ is 4-3 during that stretch. Memphis has been great to its betting backers when matched up against Pacific Division opposition covering 13 of the L/19 match-ups, but it’s only covered three of its L/10 road games. Golden State has covered six of its L/8 games when playing on two days rest, but has only defeated the closing pointspread against Southwest Division opponents twice in its L/7 tries.
PICK: Golden States -pts

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Sports Wagers NHL (1-0 +210 Sunday)

Columbus +210 over NASHVILLE Pinnacle (http://www.pinnaclesports.com/)
In an 82-game schedule, there are going to be many games where emotion will emerge over talent. This one sets up that way. The Predators are rolling along with seven wins in their past eight games, now sitting eight games above .500. Nashville just returned home from a three-game trip on Saturday and promptly beat the league-leading and one of its biggest rivals, the Chicago Blackhawks, 5-2. They embark on another three game trip beginning tomorrow in Chicago, making this one a sandwich between two, three-game trips with a pair against the Blackhawks. With Pekka Rinne carrying the league's biggest workload among goaltenders, there's a good chance Barry Trotz will give Rinne the day off here in favor of Anders Lindback. Nashville just went into Columbus during that recent three-game trip and beat them 3-0. The Blue Jackets outshot the Preds 38-25 and a similar effort here could certainly get us to the cashier's booth. Price and situation dictates strong underdog possibility. Play: Columbus +210 (Risking 2 units).

N.Y. Islanders +120 over TORONTO Pinnacle (http://www.pinnaclesports.com/)
In a huge game this past Saturday, with a chance to pick up two vital points, the hated and troubled Canadiens rolled into Toronto to play its third game in four days. The favored Maple Leafs were dreadful and fell to Montreal 3-1. It was without question, the worse loss of the year for the Buds. It's one thing to play hard and get stonewalled by a hot goaltender but that wasn't the case. The Leafs, having missed the playoffs for nine straight years and fighting for a spot this year, came up lame. In terms of excuses, there are none. Now the Islanders roll into town, playing some outstanding hockey. New York has won three straight over Washington, Philly and Carolina and outscored that trio 9-2 with the first two coming on the road. John Tavares is smokin' hot with a 12-game points streak (eight goals, 13 assists), which is the longest streak in the NHL this season. The Islanders are having fun again and they're playing loose with great results. Conversely, the Maple Leafs are feeling pressure and folding under it, just like they do every year.. Play: N.Y. Islanders +120 (Risking 2 units).

CAROLINA -½ +137 over Winnipeg (REG) Pinnacle (http://www.pinnaclesports.com/)
No doubt the Winnipeg Jets deserved a better fate on Saturday night against Florida. They outhit, outchanced, outworked and outshot the Panthers but lost in OT, 4-3. That was a big loss because the Jets had a chance to leapfrog past the Panthers into the final playoff spot in the conference. Now they'll take to the road where they're just not the same team as they are at home. Winnipeg has just seven road wins in 23 games and things don't figure to get easier here. The Hurricanes last four home games have come against Washington, Boston, Philly and Buffalo. Their only loss in that set was a 2-1 defeat to the Flyers. The 'Canes have picked up points in four of six games and that also includes a 2-1 OT loss in Pittsburgh and a 2-1 OT loss on the Island. Carolina is in better form than the Jets and they have a huge edge in net with Cam Ward over either one of the Jets’ netminders Play: Carolina -½ +137 (Risking 2 units).

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Robert Ferringo 1/23





1.5-Unit Play. Take #741 Northeastern (+7.5) over Old Dominion (7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 23)



1-Unit Play. Take #747 Hofstra (+13.5) over VCU (7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 23)


1-Unit Play. Take #757 Loyola Marymount (+1) over Santa Clara (10 p.m., Monday, Jan. 23)


0.5-Unit Play. Take #744 Cincinnati (+5.5) over Syracuse (7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 23)


0.5-Unit Play. Take #762 Georgia Southern (-9.5) over Citadel (7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 23)


1-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #759 Iona (-5) over Siena (7 p.m.) AND Take #744 Cincinnati (+10.5) over Syracuse (7 p.m.)


0.5-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #762 Georgia Southern (-4.5) over Citadel (7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 23) AND Take #741 Northeastern (+12.5) over Old Dominion (7 p.m.)

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The Sports Illuminati


Carolina/Winnipeg UNDER 5.5 -125
Sam Jose/Edmonton UNDER 5.5 -135
Ottawa/LA OVER 5.5 +135

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Indian Cowboy



4-Unit Play. #750. Take Georgia State -11.5 over James Madison (Monday @ 7pm est).

Georgia State is a top 75 team this year and they have done well thus far. This is a team that has quietly gone 13-6 thus far this year as Ron Hunter has done a good job with this team and he has established them as a strong defensive team as they are rated top 10 in the country in defense. Georgia State is 5-3 in conference play thus far and they are top 30 in the nation in turnover percentage. And, this team ranks in the top 50 in most defensive categories as well. Georgia State comes off tough back to back conference losses on the road to the likes of Northeastern and Delaware which both losses combined to a total of 6 points (3 points in each game with the Delaware loss happening in double-overtime). Needless to say this team is frustrated and they will look to take it out on James Madison who they have revenge from last year's loss in addition to the fact that James Madison is outside the top 200 in the power rankings. James Madison is outside the top 200 both in offense and defense and when they face teams in the top 100 on the road such as VCU they have lost by 20 points. I think we will be fine laying the points here as Georgia State will look to take out plenty of frustration in this game and of course, the revenge angle is always nice as well. The Dukes of James Madison are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games when facing a team with a winning record and the Panthers are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite of 7 to 12 points.

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Strike Point Sports CBB



2-Unit Play. #757 Take Loyola Marymount (Pk) over Santa Clara (10 p.m., Monday, January 23)

These are two WCC schools going in opposite directions. And quite frankly they couldn't be farther apart on different ends of the college basketball spectrum. The Lions are red hot, winners of five of their last seven, and what's most impressive is their current 7-0 ATS run. Their two losses are both to BYU, but both times Loyola Marymount covered the number. Right now, their isn't a better bet in college basketball. Santa Clara, on the other hand, have lost six straight and haven't won a game sense late December. The Broncos are 1-5 ATS in their last six games and are rightfully dogs at home here. Loyola is going too good right now to be slowed by a bad team. We back the hot hand, and that's Loyola Marymount in this one.

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Allen Eastman CBB


3-Unit Play. Take #749 James Madison (+11.5) over Georgia State (7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 23)
This Georgia State team got off to a great start to the season. But they are 0-3 ATS in their last three games after covering the spread nine straight times. The books and public have caught up with this team. They lost as a favorite against Delaware and Northeastern. They also only beat Towson by 15. This James Madison team has had a very difficult schedule. They are just 1-8 ATS in their last nine games and they are catching too many points here. GSU continues to lose value and JMU is gaining it. Bet against the public and the trends here and cash with me on the Dukes.
2-Unit Play. Take #748 VCU (-13.5) over Hofstra (7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 23)
The Rams are nearly unbeatable at home in CAA play. They have won four straight and are 3-1 ATS in those games. This team has won three of their four games by 13 or more points. The teams they were beating are better than Hofstra here. The Pride is just 1-6 SU in their last seven games. They lost by 17 at home in the first matchup this season and I think they will lose by just as much on the road in this one. VCU is 5-2 ATS in the last seven home meetings against Hofstra and they will get another blowout.

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Jason Sharpe

5 Unit Play Take #757 Loyola Marymount +1 over Santa Clara (10:00pm est):

Loyola Marymount should have their full focus coming into this one as the Lions dropped all three games to Santa Clara last season but all three games were very close (decided by 8 points or less) with of the one losses coming in overtime. Confidence should also not be a factor here as LMU is playing it's best basketball of the season right now after pulling off a huge upset road win last game at BYU and doing so by 14 points as a big 17.5 point underdog!!! The hidden reason behind the Lions recent great run has been they are finally healthy and have a full team on the floor, when this is the case LMU goes from being just an average team to a pretty good one. The bad stretch of injuries started last season as top scorer Drew Viney missed a handful of games along with most of the other top players in the Lions lineup. In fact only one player last season played in every game for LMU. Compare this to their opponent in this game Santa Clara who lost just one combined start last year from their top four scorers in all 38 of their games played. This year it's been the same thing for SC as their top 7 scorers have played in all 18 of the Broncos games so far. The same sort of bad luck started this season for LMU as Viney and their 3rd leading scorer Ashley Hamilton each have missed over half the LMU games this year. In fact these two didn't play together in a game this year until just four games ago at San Diego. In that contest they were the top two scorers for LMU in that game. In their four games together so far the Lions have not only played their best basketball of the season but they have covered all four games including their huge upset of BYU last week. That is now six straight ATS covers for LMU heading into this game here.

Santa Clara looks to be a little down this season compared to last year when they had their first 20 win season under their now 5th year head coach Kerry Keating. Much of the same thing was expected this season but the Broncos lost forward Marc Trasolini before the season and that along with the loss of WCC Defensive Player of the Year Troy Payne has killed the Santa Clara defense this season. They have only covered one of their last six games overall, one of their last six at home and one of the last five against a team from the WCC. Just a simple comparison of WCC games this year shows the big difference between these two teams as SC lost to the same BYU team that LMU just upset and lost by 17 points to the Cougars. Both schools have also played San Diego with SC losing by 13 points and doing so at home while LMU beat San Diego by 11 and did so in their game at San Diego. LMU lost a hard fought 4 point game to Gonzaga as SC was hammered by 22 in their defeat to them.

Santa Clara just played Saturday in a big game in front of their home crowd and were crushed by 16 to St. Mary's while LMU had the whole weekend off to prepare for this big game tonight. The Lions are healthy, confident and have the all important revenge angle working for them also in this one. Take LMU to get the win here. Another winning weekend for me at Doc's Sports as my big NFL Playoff Game of the Year got there for me and my clients yesterday. This eight unit selection was one of my bigger plays ever in all sports. I have now made over an amazing 120% profit in all sports combined since the start of last baseball season in each sport combined. Things don't get much better than that. I am going to make 2012 my best year ever as I plan on taking things to whole other level this year. No one works harder to be the very best at this than I do. I apologize if all of this sounds a little brash as that is not my style at all or my intentions here instead I am just stating the facts and my results in the past year and I would love nothing more than for you to join along with me going forward. I love knowing that I am helping people make money in this very difficult business.

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Robert Ferringo NHL

4-Unit Pick Take #12 Los Angeles (-135) over Ottawa (10:35 pm, Monday, January 23)

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11th Hour Early NCAAB Plays:

3u 751 Towson +7.5 1st half
3u Towson +13.5 gm
3u 761 The Citadel +9.5
3u 765 Ark PB +6
4u 758 Santa Clara -1

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Sports Wagers NBA

NEW ORLEANS +4½/+171 over San Antonio Pinnacle (http://www.pinnaclesports.com/)

One just needs to look at the Lakers and Celtics to see how this relentless schedule is working out for veteran teams. The Celtics are three games under .500 and the Lakers haven't defeated a quality team all season. The Spurs are in that same category. There are just too many miles on these bodies to compete every night at this unforgiving pace. The Spurs are just 1-6 on the road. They'll play their seventh game in 10 nights here. They're coming off back-to-back losses at Houston by three and at home against Sacramento by a bucket. San Antonio's home record of 9-1 has them looking a lot better than they're playing. New Orleans isn’t much. They've dropped seven in a row and they have just three wins in 16 games. However, there is some light at the end of this tunnel. The Hornets are coming off a two-point loss to Dallas and a two-point OT loss at Houston. Five of their past six losses have been by seven or less and they've had a fourth quarter lead in most of them. In what is expected to be a tightly contested, low-scoring game (178 total), the Hornets figure to be in a strong position to finally close out a game Play: New Orleans +171 (Risking 1 unit) Play: New Orleans +4½ (Risking 1.07 units to win 1).

PHILADELPHIA -13 over Washington Pinnacle (http://www.pinnaclesports.com/)
In years past, we'd be reluctant to lay the big lumber. In this, the year of the blowout, we have no reluctance when it calls for it. The Wizards last four games, in which they were victorious once and lost by eight or less in the others, has them overvalued in this spot but we're not buying it for a second. All of those games were at home, as have eight of their past 10. The Wiz have only played six road games all year. In four of those contests, they lost by 18 or more, another was by 14 at Chicago (minus Derrick Rose) and the other was by eight in Boston. They are certainly among the most unorganized, uninspired and flawed teams in the league. When they went into Philadelphia 10 days ago, the Wizards lost 120-89. That was when Philly was not in the foul mood we may find them in tonight. The 76ers come into this one off a blowout loss to Miami and are losers of two of three. Philly is one of the top four teams in the East and should remain there all season long. They'll have no sympathy for a dysfunctional invader playing their third game in four days, seventh game in 10 days and tail end of back-to-backs. Play: Philadelphia -13 (Risking 2.14 units to win 2).

GOLDEN STATE -1½ over Memphis SportsInteraction
The Grizzlies have won six in a row and as a result, their stock is higher than it's been all season long. That provides us with a great opportunity to lay a small number against them. A close look reveals that five of those six wins came against Sacramento, New Orleans twice, Detroit and the Knicks. That has masked most of the Grizzlies flaws but their 3-6 start did not. Memphis' first three wins came against Houston, Minnesota and Sacramento again. One could argue that the Grizzlies only credible win this year came against Chicago. However, that win against the Bulls occurred with Chicago playing its sixth game in eight nights. When Memphis played in Chicago two weeks earlier, the Bulls won by 40 (104-64). Meanwhile, the Warriors are just 5-10 with majority of games having been played without Stephen Curry. He returned last game against Indiana, as did the Warriors from a four-game East Coast trip. They lost by just three to a tough opponent and they'll be fresher and well-prepped here. Golden State already has wins over Chicago and Miami and numerous close games against quality opponents. Of the 15 games they've played, nine have come against teams with a record over .500. The Warriors are a focused bunch under the strong guidance of new coach Mark Jackson. Jackson has them playing defense and playing confidently. Undervalued vs overvalued gets the call. Play: Golden State -1½ (Risking 2.2 units to win 2).

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Northcoast - Monday comp line

Line 9 > (Young Gun Sports) 4* Dallas -5.5 [#716] over Phoenix (NBA)

Line 4 > (Red Dog Sports) 4* William & Mary +10.5 [#746] over Drexel (college hoops)

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WUNDERDOG
NBA 50-29 Season-to-Date +$3160
Game: Washington at Philadelphia (7:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: Washington +13 (-110)

The Washington Wizards own just a pair of wins on their way to a 2-14 start despite playing 10 of them at home. The Wizards are just 0-6 on the road this season, but their best basketball has been played recently. The Wizards lost six games early by 14 points or more, but have now beaten Oklahoma City, played Denver to a 4-point game, and Boston to a 6-point game. Over their last six games, no one has bested them by more than 13 points. The Sixers have cooled off after a big start and have lost two of their last three, and won't bring much fire to this one, playing a team they have beaten twice already this season. Philly hasn't rebounded well off a double-digit loss, where they are 0-4 ATS in their last four. Play on Washington.

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JIM GRIFFIN SPORTS

3.3 UNITS NBA New Jersey-Chicago Over 184

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Turner System

NHL: Edmonton ML (3u)

NHL: Detroit -1.5 (3u)

NBA: Phoenix @ Dallas OVER 182.5 (3.3u)

NBA: Washington @ Philadelphia UNDER 193 (3.3u)

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JIMMY BOYD

5* NBA *BEST BET* !
Golden St Warriors -1.5

4* NCAAB SMASH!
Siena +9

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Doc's Sports NHL


4-unit Play Take #5 St. Louis Blues (+125) over Detroit Red Wings (7:35pm EST) Big matchup for first place in the Central Division tonight between the St. Louis Blues and Detroit Red Wings. As it currently stands these are the two best teams in the Western Conference record-wise, and you'd be hard-pressed to say that anyone is in their same category in the conference outside of Vancouver. The Blues come into tonight's matchup with something to prove. They want to prove that they belong with the big boys and that they are going to be a force to be reckoned with for the second half of the season. Goaltender Jaroslav Halak is playing out of his mind lately, allowing only four goals over his last four starts and stopping 85 of 89 shots on goal during that span. In their last nine games overall, the Blues are 8-0-1 and have looked as sharp as anyone. Their last loss in regulation was against these Red Wings by a score of 3-0 in Detroit - a loss that they'll be looking to avenge tonight. The Wings have seemingly been in this position forever, sitting in first place in the division and on their way to another high seed in the playoffs. They're a veteran team that manages the regular season very well and knows how to win. They come into tonight's matchup winners of six in a row, but five of those wins have been by the score of 3-2 in overtime or a shootout. So they're not exactly dominating on the ice. I think the Blues are playing much better hockey right now, have a hot goaltender and should be the more motivated team with something to prove. Take the Blues at a nice dog price.
3-unit Play Take #7 Columbus Blue Jackets (+1.5 goals, -145) over Nashville Predators (8:05pm EST) The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Nashville Predators for the second time in five days. When these teams met last Wednesday in Columbus, the Predators came out on top 3-0 but it was a very evenly played game. The Jackets outshot the Preds 38-25 and held their own on both ends of the ice. Columbus is a much-improved team from earlier on in the season, and I still don't think that the linesmakers have taken into account. The game today should stay close, especially with Nashville's conservative style once they get a lead. In fact, four of the last five games between these two have been decided by one goal. Play the Blue Jackets on the puck line tonight, as this one should be very tight.
3-unit Play Take #12 Los Angeles Kings (-135) over Ottawa Senators (10:35pm EST) Everyone has jumped on the Ottawa bandwagon recently, and while they're an improved team from last year, I'm still not sold that they are a playoff caliber playoff club. They have quite a few holes on the defensive end and in the net, with goalie Craig Anderson. This will be Ottawa's fourth game on a six-game road trip and they'll come in a little weary while the Kings have been home for their last two games and are well-rested. The Kings will also be the more motivated team tonight as they have yet to register a win on this current homestand and have been getting a lot of pressure from management and fans. The Kings are 8-2-1 in the last 11 meetings between these teams and they've also won four of their last five games against teams with winning records. Bottom line, the Kings have much more talent than the Senators and should win this game if they play to their potential.

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docsports

4 santa clara -1

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Vegas Sports Informer NHL


4 Unit Play. Take #2502 Carolina -120 over Winnipeg (7:05p.m., Monday January 23)
The Carolina Hurricanes will look to break their three game losing streak against the Jets when the two teams meet tonight at the RBC Center in Raleigh. The Jets have struggled on the road this season, going just 7-12-4 and will start a 6 game road trip in Carolina. The Hurricanes come into the contest earning at least a point in three straight and are looking to build off a 3-0 win over Southeast Division leader Washington on Friday. Cam Ward will get the start in goal tonight for Carolina. He got off to a slow start this season as his 17-17-8 record shows but he has been lights out over the past few weeks, posting a 4-2-2 record with a 1.61 GAA over his last 9 starts. He has also been good against Winnipeg, going 6-2-1 with a 2.31 GAA in his last 9 starts in the series. Ward will be opposed by Ondrej Pavelec, who is scheduled to get the start for Winnipeg. Pavelec has struggled through the season, posting just a 16-16-6 record with a 2.83 GAA. He was pulled in his last start against Carolina after allowing 2 goals on 5 shots. Despite having the worst record in the Eastern Conference, the Hurricanes have had some success in the spot they are in here tonight. They are 6-2 in their last 8 home games and have won 5 of their last 7 games when playing with a day of rest. They are also an excellent 43-20 dating back to last season at home when their opponent has a road winning % of .400 or lower. The Jets, who sit 3rd in their division have really struggled away from home. They are just 5-15-1 in their last 21 games when listed as a road underdog of +110 to +150 and have lost 62 of 91 games away from Winnipeg over the last three seasons. Pair those numbers with the fact that the Jets are just 5-13 against teams that have a losing home record and we'll take the Hurricanes tonight in a bit of a revenge spot to pick us up some units in our NHL "key game" of the evening.

3 Unit Play. Take #2506 Detroit -140 over St. Louis (7:35p.m., Monday January 23)
The Detroit Red Wings will try and extend their home winning streak to 17 games when they take on the St. Louis Blues tonight at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. The 16 game streak is the fourth longest in NHL history and is four wins shy of the all-time record shared by the Bruins and Flyers. The Blues come into the contest off a 4-2 win over the Sabres on Saturday but have lost both their contests in Detroit this season. They have an 8-0-1 record since the calendar turned to 2012 but have played just one of those 9 games on the road. Jimmy Howard will get the start in goal tonight for the Wings. He has been excellent for Detroit this season, posting a 29-10-1 record with a 1.98 GAA and 5 shut-outs. He has won 5 straight at home against St. Louis, allowing just 9 goals in those 5 contests. The Blues have not announced their starting goalie, but both Jaroslav Halak and Brian Elliott have struggled with Detroit in their career with Halak posting a 2-3-1 record with a 4.38 GAA while Elliott has 2-3-0 record in his 5 career starts. In addition to their crazy home win streak, the Wings have had a ton of success in the spot they are in here tonight. They are 40-15 in their last 55 games when listed as a favorite and have won 5 straight games against teams from the Central Division. They are also an excellent 39-15 following a win dating back to last season. While the Blues have been one of the hottest teams in the league, they have had some trouble in the situation they are in here with Detroit. They are just 2-5 in their last 7 road games and have a 6-15 record in their last 21 road games when their opponent has a home win % of .600 or greater. Pair those numbers with the fact that Detroit has a 30-12-1 record at home against the Blues over the last 9 seasons and we'll take the Wings tonight to extend their home streak and bring us some a few units on the frozen pond.

2 Unit Play. Take #2507 Over 5 ½ +120 Columbus at Nashville (8:05p.m., Monday January 23)
Tonight in Nashville, we have a match-up of two teams that usually aren't associated with scoring goals. Lately. both the Predators and Blue Jackets have been lighting the lamp at will. Nashville has scored 34 times in their last 10 games while Columbus, who is last in the Centreal Division have scored 17 times over their past 6. That may not seem like much but it is over a half goal higher than their season average. Curtis Sanford is expected to get the start in goal tonight for Columbus. He has taken over the starter job from Steve Mason only because he hasn't been as bad as Mason was. Sanford has just a 8-10-4 record and has struggled with Nashville in his career, posting a 4-4-1 record with a GAA of 3.28 in 10 career starts. He will be opposed by Pekka Rinne, who is having an outstanding season for the Predators. He is 26-11-4 this year with a 2.46 GAA and has a 6-0-1 record against Columbus in his last 7 starts. The Preds have been able to score a ton against the Jackets, as Rinne's GAA in those 7 games is 2.68. Columbus has been playing to the over recently, seeing 7 of their last 10 go over the posted total when they are listed as a road underdog of +150 to +200. Nashville has also been an over team in the situation we have here tonight. They have a 4-0-2 record to the over in their last 6 at home when listed as a favorite and have gone over the total in 8 of their last 9 when playing a team with a winning % of .400 or lower on the road. These two teams have played to a 7-1-3 record to the over in the last 11 games played in Nashville and a 3-1-3 record to the over in the last 7 in the head to head series overall. We'll follow the trends tonight and play the over at a nice plus money price and look for a back an forth game with a bunch of goals tonight in Nashville.

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GOODLYFESPORTS

76RS/Wizards UNDER 194.5
Boston/Orlando UNDER 177.5

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Indian Cowboy NHL


4-Unit Play. #3. Take Under 5.5 Goals NY Islanders vs. Toronto (Monday @ 7pm est).

These two teams hook up in what should be a decent under for us. For starters, only 30% back the Islanders so this is a decent public fade and I expect the Islanders to be competitive which is why we are taking the Under here. The last time these two teams met, Toronto won 5-3 on the road and this is a revenge spot for New York who is playing sound defense right now. New York has gone under the last 4 games giving up 5 goals in total over their last 4 games and this includes against teams like Washington, Carolina, Philly and Nashville. Toronto has also been quietly going under the posted total as well as the last 6 for Toronto have gone under including a 1-3 loss to Montreal recently at home. The Under is 5-1 when the Islanders face teams with a winning home record (meaning, they are good active dogs that stay competitive when they face decent teams on the road as an underdog) and the Under is 5-1 when the Maple Leafs are favored by this margin.

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Matt Fargo

1/23/2012NBASan Antonio at New Orleans 8:00 PM ETNew Orleans 4.59 (http://experts.covers.com/idinfo/SubscriptionPickDetail.aspx?pdid=185616)1/23/2012NCBLoyola Marymount at Santa Clara 10:00 PM ETSanta Clara1 (http://experts.covers.com/idinfo/SubscriptionPickDetail.aspx?pdid=185578)0

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Doc's Sports NBA


2-Unit Play #701 Take Washington/Philadelphia OVER 194 (7 p.m. EST, Monday)
Six straight meetings between these teams have gone over the posted number, including two games earlier this month, In the first game, the first of a back-to-back, home-and-home in two consecutive nights, Philly steamrolled the Wizards 120-89 in a game that went well over 200. These teams met the next night and as if often the case in these situations, the total went way down to 193 since both teams made adjustments in that game. However, Philly shot well below their season average in that game (and still scored 103) and the Wizards missed a lot of shots from behind the arc and from the free throw line that could have added a couple points to that total. Since that first Philly game the Wizards have been on an over tear, going over the posted total now in six straight. Flip Saunders has told his team to push the pace and they have allowed 100 or more in all six of those games. Tonight they are on a back-to-back and we just don't see their defense having much success. We think the sky is the limit for Philly, who will want to get back on track after their first poor showing of the season in Miami. We see this team getting 110+ tonight and with the Wizards increased pace and familiarity with this team they should be able to make up the rest to put this baby over the posted number.

5-Unit NBA Totals Game of the Week #703 Take Orlando/Boston UNDER 177.5 (7:30 p.m. EST, Monday)
Boston had a rare breakout offensive game on Sunday, but that was against a Wizards team that has been pushing the pace and giving up 100+ on a nightly basis. And yesterday they even needed free throws at the end of the game to even hit the century mark. Boston's offense has looked horrible, even with Rajon Rondo in the mix, but, of course, the star point guard is listed as questionable again tonight. Tonight they are playing a real tough defense and one that will lock up in half court with them and they are also on a back-to-back, a situation in which the Celtics have really struggled this season (and last, for that matter). Orlando has been very impressive defensively, holding their last three opponents in the 80s, and one of those games was an OT game. We just don't see any way that Boston will get out of the 80s tonight. We think high-80s is a best-case scenario for this offense tonight and low-80s is more realistic and high 70s is very possible. Boston has been very tough at home defensively as they have allowed just 84.5 PPG this season and they have gone 13 straight games without allowing 100 points. The under is 13-4 in the last 17 meetings. The under is 21-7 in Boston's last 28 home games. The under is 14-4 in Orlando's last 18 games as a listed favorite
Best of Luck - Doc's Sports

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Greg Shaker

2* ODU over 117 (7-3 LAST 10 CBB TOTALS)
2* Celtics under 179
2* Kings over 192
2* Bulls under 187

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Indian Cowboy NBA



5-Unit Play. #720. Take Under 195 Memphis vs. Golden State (Monday @ 10:30pm est).

Golden State is not the high flying, fast paced teams as they were in the days of Don Nelson. This team is now led by a defensive minded coach in Mark Jackson and its showing. Golden State is 5-10 this year but this team has made it a focus to hone in on the defensive side of the ball. What is interesting is even though Golden State has been playing over the posted total on the road, at home, games have been dipping under if they are favorites. For example, against the Jazz, the final score was 87-88 in a total that was marked at 189.5 (in fact, we actually had the Jazz +3 that game that won Outright as a 5* Gotw as well). Memphis has also been playing to the under on the road as well as their contest against Detroit totaled at 180, their contest against New Orleans totaled at 180, the Laker game totaled at 172, the Utah game totaled at 179 and the Minnesota game totaled at 176 - again, all of these games were on the road. I look for a similar type of game today where Memphis plays their style of strong defense on the road while Golden State also plays their fair share of defense at home which they have done this season. The Under is 5-0 when the Grizzlies are a road underdog an the Under is 4-0 when the Warriors are home favorites.

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Jason Sharpe NBA

4 Unit Play Take #720 Golden State -1.5 over Memphis (10:35pm est):

Golden State suffered a tough loss last game and they had all weekend to stew over it but most importantly to also get things back to normal as they played that game right after returning from a long four game, five night road trip. Lots of hidden factors made their game against the Pacers a little more difficult than it might first look like. Indiana was coming in off a very tough loss the game before in a contest where they blew a big fourth quarter lead. The Pacers were furious with how they let their previous game slip through their fingers and wanted a chance to redeem themselves the following contest. The Warriors knew they were going to be in for a fight against a very focused Indiana and they didn't catch many breaks either as the Pacers shot a very strong 8-16 (50%) from behind the three point line in the game. This was also the first game back for Golden State guard Stephen Curry who obviously makes the Warriors a much better team with him in their lineup but there was some expected rust for Curry in the game much like their is for any player who has missed extended time like he did. Curry was just 5-15 from the floor and only scored 12 points in the game. There is usually big improvement for a player in his second game back and that should be the case here for Curry who had all weekend to get his legs back under him and to get some extra work in with his teammates these past few days. Despite all of these things working against Golden State, they only lost by three on a last second basket and free throw by Indiana.

On the other end of things Memphis comes in flying high. In fact maybe just a little too high all things considered as the Grizzlies come in winners of six in a row but looking closer it may not be as great as some think either. The streak started with a home win over a Carmelo-less Knicks team. Memphis than beat the hapless Hornets at home and followed that up in a huge revenge spot against a Chicago Bulls team without Derrick Rose. The Grizzlies fourth straight win was again a victory over a bad New Orleans team and their fifth in a row came against a Detroit team who sits 4-13 right now. The sixth straight win was Saturday night versus a Sacramento team who looked like they didn't even show up for the game after having won two in a row. Five of these six wins have come against below .500 teams and the other was over a Bulls team without their best player in a big revenge spot for Memphis. This will be the first of a tough four game west coast swing for the Grizzlies here.

Golden State will be rested and ready to roll here. The Warriors feel they have a much better team than their 5-10 record to the start of their season shows and now it looks like they finally have their version of the "big three" healthy and on the floor at the same time. The Warriors have one of the biggest home court edges in the NBA and should be able to catch a Grizzlies team not ready to play at this level as Memphis hasn't had an opponent this fired up, this good and this ready to play in almost two weeks. Take the Warriors in this one.

3 Unit Play Take #712 Minnesota -2.5 over Houston (8:05pm est):

The Minnesota Timberwolves are for real especially since they made their big lineup change moving Ricky Rubio into their starting lineup. They come into this game winners of five of their last seven games with both losses being on the back end of a back to back spots and playing against a rested opponent. They have covered six of their last eight against Western Conference teams and are 6-2 against the number following a loss.

The Houston Rockets are just 2-6 overall this season on the road and come in off an emotional hard fought over in-state rival San Antonio last game. The Rockets have not only lost these road battles but they have struggled in them also having covered just one of those eight contests. Houston started off their season just 3-7 but have since rattled off six straight wins but much like Memphis, this streak though a good win isn't as great as it first appears. The Rockets just beat the Spurs by only three points as San Antonio were not only missing Manu Ginobili but Tim Duncan also sat this game out. Two of their other wins came in overtime and the other three games were against Washington, Detroit and Sacramento, all three of which are NBA bottom feeders.

Houston heads right back home after this game to play another set of home games making this their only road game the rest of this month, this coming after having played three straight home games before this one. You have to wonder following their big win over the Spurs and knowing they go right back home after this game, how focused Houston is to fly into town to play this one game. Combine that with a young Minnesota team that is an excited bunch who is playing with some confidence and has usually responded nicely following a defeat this year. The Timberwolves believe they are as good as a team as Houston and I do also. Take Minnesota to get the easy win and cover here. My big CBB Game of the Week starts off my week Monday. I have a hit a rock solid six of my last eight top weekly CBB plays and have been above 60% almost the entire CBB season. This is one of my favorite CBB plays I have seen in a while as I think I have found a very strong 'under the radar' team going here in this one. Get your week started off right with a winner tonight in CBB!!!

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Doc's Sports CBB


4 Unit Play. #758 Take Santa Clara -1 over Loyola Marymount (10 pm) LMU is 4-2 in the WCC and is coming off one of their biggest wins in their history, a road victory at BYU. Yet they come into this game as only a 2 point favorite against a team that is winless in the WCC (reverse line movement has made SCU the favorite now). That alone should tell you something, as we expect the home team to jump out early and cruise to a victory against a team that is prime for a letdown. Santa Clara has the best scorer on the floor in Kevin Frazier and I expect him to come close to twenty points this evening against the Lions. The Broncos hold an 83-52 edge in the rivalry as they carry a three-game winning streak over the Lions into tonight's contest. Santa Clara is 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a double-digit loss at home. They will come back strong on Monday getting the straight-up victory!
Best of Luck - Doc's Sports

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strike point sports

3 g.s. over 194 1/2

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Sports Wagers CBB
Texas A&M +18½ over KANSAS Pinnacle (http://www.pinnaclesports.com/)
If this were the first game of the year for both teams, the Jayhawks would've been about a 7-point choice. Sure, things change but are the Jayhawks really this good? Kansas is currently 6-0 in the Big 12, they are two games ahead of Baylor and they own a resounding head on victory against the Bears. They’ve attacked this season like a team on a mission but they are human and a breather is about to occur. With games upcoming against Iowa State, Oklahoma, Baylor and Mizzou, the Jayhawks figure to take a ‘day off’. This is their only game this week, as they don't play again until Saturday. This becomes a sweet spot for the Aggies. A&M is only 2-4 in the conference but they rarely get blown out. The total in this game is just 126 and taking back 18½ points in what is expected to be a low-scoring affair comes highly recommended. Play Texas A&M +18½ (Risking 2.08 units to win 2).

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Tom Freese

15* Delaware -13

10* San Antonio Spurs -4.5

10* Toronto Maple Leafs ML -135

10* Detroit Red Wings ML -137

10* Los Angeles Kings ML -130

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Rich Sports


Sport: NHL Hockey
Game: St. Louis Blues @ Detroit Red Wings - Monday January 23, 2012 7:35 pm
Pick: 4 units (Normal) TOTAL: Over 5 (-130)


Sport: NBA Basketball
Game: Memphis Grizzlies @ Golden State Warriors - Monday January 23, 2012 10:35 pm
Pick: 4 units (Normal) TOTAL: Under 194.5 (-110)


Sport: NBA Basketball
Game: San Antonio Spurs @ New Orleans Hornets - Monday January 23, 2012 8:05 pm
Pick: 4 units (Normal) TOTAL: Over 177 (+100)


Sport: NBA Basketball
Game: New Jersey Nets @ Chicago Bulls - Monday January 23, 2012 8:05 pm
Pick: 4 units (Normal) TOTAL: Under 187 (-110)

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Stan Lisowski

4* Philadelphia 76ers -13

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Rocky

3* Toronto Maple Leafs ML -135

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First Half Sports

15 Dimes - 765 Arkansas Pine Bluff/Prairie View A&M UNDER 59.5 (1st Half)

10 Dimes - 707 New Jersey Nets/Chicago Bulls OVER 91 (1st Half)

10 Dimes - 719 Memphis Grizzlies/Golden State Warriors UNDER 97.5 (1st Half)