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NORTH CAROLINA by 23 over Florida St. (Sun., Mar. 3, Day)

MIAMI by 17 over New York (Sunday, March 3, Day)
OVER in the Charlotte-Sacramento game (Sun., March 3)

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Heat at Knicks: What bettors need to know

Miami Heat at New York Knicks (+4.5, 198)

When the Miami Heat last tasted defeat, they were clinging to a half-game lead over the New York Knicks for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Things have taken a dramatic turn since. The Heat will enter Sunday's matinee showdown at Madison Square Garden riding a 13-game winning streak and holding a comfortable 6 1/2-game edge over the Knicks. Miami still has some unfinished business with New York, which has won both meetings between the teams this season - each by a 20-point margin.

The Heat overcame a sub-par outing by LeBron James to keep the win streak intact with a gritty 98-91 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Miami has won five in a row away from home, all coming by double digits. The Knicks used a strong fourth quarter to knock off the Washington Wizards on Friday night. It was the third consecutive victory following a four-game skid for New York, which is tied with the Indiana Pacers for the second seed in the East.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, ABC

ABOUT THE HEAT (42-14): While James earned his fourth consecutive Eastern Conference Player of the Month Friday, teammate Dwyane Wade is quietly putting together his own stellar stretch. Wade scored a team-high 22 points against the Grizzlies and is averaging 29.5 points in his last four games. Wade is shooting a blistering 63.1 percent and has added eight steals and five blocked shots during that span. He is averaging 27.3 points in his career vs. the Knicks despite scoring a combined 28 points in the two meetings this season.

ABOUT THE KNICKS (35-20): New York routed the Heat in Miami on Dec. 6 without leading scorer Carmelo Anthony, who is on a scoring spree of his own. Anthony put up 30 points against the Wizards and is averaging 31.5 points in the last four games. But he continues to struggle from 3-point range, connecting on just 20 percent of his attempts (8 of 40) over the past six games.

TRENDS:

* Heat are 5-0 ATS in their last five road games.
* Knicks are 1-7-1 ATS in their last nine games overall.
* Over is 4-0 in Heat’s last four overall.
* Over is 4-1 in Knicks’ last five overall.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. A victory Sunday will allow Miami to match the longest winning streak in franchise history, set during the 2004-05 season.

2. The Knicks have buried 37 3-pointers in the two wins over the Heat.

3. Miami ousted New York in five games in last season's playoffs, not allowing more than 94 points.

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Michigan State at Michigan: What bettors need to know

Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Wolverines (-4, 132.5)

Michigan’s Big Ten title hopes probably ended after blowing a 15-point lead in the second half and losing at last-place Penn State on Wednesday. The fourth-ranked Wolverines should be an angry, focused group when they return home to face rival Michigan State on Sunday afternoon. Michigan can still be a major factor in the conference and NCAA tournaments, but must find answers after losing four of its last seven. The Wolverines are certainly comfortable at home where they are 16-0 overall and 7-0 in the Big Ten. However, they were hammered at Michigan State 75-52 on Feb. 12.

The 10th-ranked Spartans also need to restart, coming off consecutive losses to Indiana and Ohio State. Michigan State, which outrebounded Michigan 39-27 in the first meeting, is 5-3 on the road in conference play and stands one game behind Indiana in the Big Ten going into the weekend.

TV: 4 p.m. ET, CBS.

ABOUT MICHIGAN STATE (22-6, 11-4 Big Ten): One of the reasons the Spartans could not get over the hump in close games against the Buckeyes and Hoosiers was leading scorer Keith Appling’s sudden shooting slump. The junior guard was 2-of-14 from the field and 0-of-6 from 3-point range the last two contests, dropping his scoring average to 13.4 -- slightly ahead of freshman guard Gary Harris (13.2). Adreian Payne and Derrick Nix have done a solid job inside, both averaging more than 12 points the last five games. Payne, Nix and Branden Dawson (10.4 points) all shoot over 50 percent from the field.

ABOUT MICHIGAN (23-5, 10-5): The Wolverines might have needed the slap in the face from Penn State to get back to basics and finish strong. After facing the Spartans, Michigan plays at Purdue and hosts Indiana to end the regular season. Player of the year candidate Trey Burke hasn’t slowed down, shooting 49.6 percent from the field. Burke is second in the Big Ten in scoring (18.8) and first in assists (6.9). Tim Hardaway Jr., averaging 15.2 points, will have to be better than the 1-of-11 shooting performance at Michigan State. The Wolverines can also play better defense. They stand ninth in field-goal percentage defense in Big Ten games.

TRENDS:

* Wolverines are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games overall.
* Home team is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings.
* Under is 7-1 in the last eight meetings.
* Under is 7-1 in Wolverines’ last eight vs. a team with a winning record.

TIP-INS:

1. The Spartans are third in the Big Ten in scoring defense and Michigan is second in offense.

2. Michigan F/C Jordan Morgan scored 11 points against Penn State, his first time in double figures since Jan. 3.

3. The Wolverines lead the all-time series 94-76, but Michigan State has won 20 of the last 26 meetings.

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NHL Top 5: Best Puckline Bets to Date

Profitable puckline bettors know teams with the best straight up records aren’t necessarily the best teams ATS. In fact, the exact opposite is often the case.

The Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers were both sub-.500 teams last season, but were great bets with identical 47-35 ATS records.

Here are the five best NHL puckline bets:

Columbus Blue Jackets (15-6 ATS)

The Blue Jackets were a great puckline bet last season (44-38 ATS) and they’re on track to be very profitable once again this year. Columbus is once again struggling to pick up wins, but is keeping games close. The Blue Jackets have only been favorites once this season and 13 of their 21 games have been decided by one goal.

Edmonton Oilers (13-7 ATS)

Edmonton has skated to a respectable 8-8-3-1 SU start and is in the midst of a daunting nine-game road swing. The young Oilers have been playing plenty of extra time, as eight of their contests to date have been decided in overtime or the shootout.

Anaheim Ducks (12-7 ATS)

Oddsmakers weren’t counting on goaltender Viktor Fasth to be unbeatable after Jonas Hiller fell to injury. They also weren’t expecting Anaheim to open the season with 15 wins in its first 19 contests.

Ottawa Senators (14-8 ATS)

The Sens stopped getting respect from oddsmakers when Jason Spezza and Erik Karlsson succumbed to long-term injuries. But Ottawa has persevered, picking up points in six straight games and nine of its last 12.

Toronto Maple Leafs (13-9 ATS)

The Maple Leafs have identical straight up and ATS records heading into action Monday against the Devils. James van Riemsdyk is clicking with Phil Kessel and Toronto’s young goaltending duo of Ben Scrivens and James Reimer are getting the job done so far.

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No. 4 Michigan hosts No. 9 MSU on Sunday
by Brian Graham

Crisler Center - Ann Arbor, MI
Tip-off: Sunday, 4:00 p.m. ET
Line: Michigan -3.5

After a stunning loss at Penn State on Wednesday, No. 4 Michigan tries to get back in the win column Sunday in a showdown with in-state rival No. 9 Michigan.

In addition to trying to redeem themselves after losing to a 13-point underdog, the Wolverines are also aiming to avenge a 75-52 blowout loss in East Lansing two weeks ago when the Spartans outshot them 48.4% FG to 39.6% FG and outrebounded them by a hefty 40-28 margin. Michigan finished the month of February with a 3-4 SU record and a dismal 1-6 ATS mark. MSU has also been struggling since beating the Wolverines, going 0-2-1 ATS, and losing back-to-back games to Indiana and Ohio State. The Spartans are 14-6 SU in the past 20 meetings with Michigan, but the Wolverines are 10-10 ATS during this span with three SU wins in the past five matchups. This game will likely be low-scoring, as the Under is 12-3 (80%) in this series since 2005.

Michigan State is not a team that wins with a fast-paced offense (69.6 PPG, 53.3 FGA per game), but it doesn't take many bad shots, connecting on 46.8% FG and 34.7% threes. The Spartans drain only 5.0 threes per game, but they always work hard on the glass (+7.0 RPG margin) and their defense produces 8.3 steals per game. MSU is one of the tougher teams to score on in the nation, as it allows a mere 59.9 PPG on 39.3% FG and 31.8% threes this season. Junior PG Keith Appling (13.4 PPG, 3.8 APG) is a solid floor general with a 1.54 Ast/TO ratio and 1.4 SPG on the defensive end, but his offense has been lagging this season with 40.5% FG and 31.6% threes. His 2-for-14 shooting (0-for-6 threes) over the past two games is a big reason why Michigan State lost both contests. Appling has averaged 10.3 PPG in his past four meetings with Michigan, but made just 4-of-14 shots (1-for-6 threes) on Feb. 12. Swingman Branden Dawson (10.4 PPG, 6.0 RPG) scored 10 points in that win over Michigan, but has just 6.7 PPG and 3.7 PPG in three games since. Junior PF Adreian Payne (9.9 PPG, 7.3 RPG) has been outstanding in these past three games with 14.7 PPG (58% FG) and 12.0 RPG, but was a non-factor in the win over Michigan with four points in 30 minutes. Freshman SG Gary Harris (13.2 PPG) scored a team-high 17 points (5-of-9 threes) in the win over the Wolverines, which started a four-game streak of 14+ points. He's averaging 16.0 PPG on 54% FG over these four contests and dished out five assists in Sunday's loss in Columbus. Senior C Derrick Nix (9.5 PPG, 6.4 RPG) has given Michigan fits in the past two seasons with 11.0 PPG on 58% FG in three meetings. He's also averaged 12.8 PPG on 53% FG in his past five contests.

Michigan boasts an impressive offense that scores 76.0 PPG on a blistering 49.5% FG (6th in D-I) and 39.3% threes (16th in nation). Another big reason the Wolverines are so efficient on offense is because they have the 3rd-best Ast/TO ratio in the nation (1.53), thanks to a mere 9.7 TOPG (3rd-fewest in D-I). They also commit the 2nd-fewest fouls (12.5 per game) in the country, which makes up for a lack of depth, especially in the backcourt. But the conservative defense also leads to a mere 5.8 SPG and 2.6 BPG. In Wednesday's upset loss, Michigan outshot (52% FG to 47% FG) and outrebounded (37-27) Penn State, but also committed six more turnovers (15 to 9) and allowed the Nittany Lions to make 10-of-20 threes. Michigan's offense is fueled by its outstanding backcourt of PG Trey Burke (18.8 PPG, 6.9 APG) and Tim Hardaway Jr. (15.2 PPG, 4.7 RPG). Both players shoot 46% or better from the floor, with Hardaway Jr. draining 40% of his three-point tries and Burke leading the nation with a 3.57 Ast/TO ratio. Burke has scored at least 15 points in each of his past 16 games, including 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting in the loss in East Lansing. Although Burke also scored 18 points on Wednesday, he committed a season-high six turnovers in the loss at Penn State. Hardaway has been horrible in the past three meetings with MSU, scoring only 5.3 PPG on 5-of-30 FG, including 0-for-12 from three-point land. Two weeks ago in East Lansing, he made 1-of-11 shots and finished with two points. Hardaway did play well in Happy Valley though, with 19 points (8-of-16 FG) and seven rebounds. Freshman F/G Nik Stauskas (11.8 PPG, 3.3 RPG) continues to be a key player for this team, coming off a solid 12 points (5-of-9 FG) and eight rebounds in Wednesday's loss. He scored 10 points in the earlier meeting with Michigan State. Freshman F Glenn Robinson III (11.1 PPG, 5.5 RPG) recorded just two points (1-of-4 FG) against the Spartans, but has averaged 13.0 PPG and 6.3 RPG in three games since. But fellow freshman PF Mitch McGary (6.0 PPG, 5.6 RPG) has been struggling recently with just 3.5 PPG and 3.0 RPG in the past four games. He logged only eight minutes in Wednesday's loss. Junior PF Jordan Morgan (5.4 PPG, 4.6 RPG) was the team's most effective frontcourt player against Penn State with 11 points (5-of-6 FG) and five rebounds in 24 minutes. Morgan had only one point and two rebounds in nine minutes of action in East Lansing.

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CAPPERS ACCESS

Michigan St
N. Carolina
Georgia Tech

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Thunder and Clippers collide Sunday in L.A.
by Brian Graham

Tip-off: Sunday, 3:30 p.m. ET
Line: Los Angeles -1.5, Total: 204

The Thunder look to snap a long road losing skid when they visit the red-hot Clippers on Sunday afternoon.

Oklahoma City leads the NBA in scoring (106.7 PPG), but has struggled on the road recently, going 3-7 (SU and ATS) in its past 10 away games, including three straight defeats where the team has allowed 112.0 PPG to these hosts. The Clippers have won eight of their past nine contests (7-2 ATS), including four in a row (SU and ATS), where they have held their opponents to a mere 89.5 PPG on 42% FG and 29% threes. Although these teams have split their past 12 meetings 6-6 SU, the Thunder have won both matchups this season, prevailing 117-111 in overtime at home on Nov. 21, and then winning more comfortably, 109-97, in L.A. on Jan. 22.

Oklahoma City is an excellent shooting team, making 48.3% FG, 39.2% threes and an NBA-leading 83.3% free throws. The Thunder are also strong defensively, allowing just 97.2 PPG on 42.9% FG and 35.1% threes. SF Kevin Durant (28.5 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 4.6 APG) has posted two triple-doubles in his past five games, averaging 21.0 PPG, 12.0 RPG and 7.4 APG during this span. In Friday's loss to Denver, he had 25 points, 14 rebounds, three blocks and two steals. Durant has also played extremely well against L.A. this season with 33.5 PPG (50% FG), 6.5 RPG and 6.0 APG in the two victories. PG Russell Westbrook (23.3 PPG, 7.8 APG, 5.2 RPG) has also exploded on the Clippers for 24.5 PPG and 7.5 APG this season. Westbrook has scored at least 20 points in eight straight games, averaging 28.4 PPG on 50.3% FG (13-of-23 threes) to go along with 6.1 APG. SG Kevin Martin (14.6 PPG) usually provides healthy scoring off the bench, but has struggled with four single-digit scoring outputs in the past seven games, tallying just 10.1 PPG over this span. Martin has played well against L.A. though, scoring 16.5 PPG on 53% shooting. PF Serge Ibaka (13.6 PPG, 7.9 RPG, 3.0 BPG) has averaged a double-double in the season series with the Clips, posting 16.0 PPG (55% FG) and 10.5 RPG despite fouling out of both meetings.

The Clippers are a team without a real weakness, averaging 100.5 PPG, and allowing just 93.8 PPG this season. They love to share the basketball with 23.4 APG, and lead the NBA with 9.92 steals per game. And despite playing Friday in Cleveland, they should be well-rested for this matinee as only one player logged 30+ minutes in the 105-89 lopsided win at Cleveland. PG Chris Paul (16.2 PPG, 9.6 APG) saw the most action with 33 minutes, tallying an impressive 15 assists and zero turnovers to go along with 11 points and a +19 rating. Paul leads the NBA in both Ast/TO ratio (4.42) and steals (2.43 per game), but he played a terrible game in his lone meeting with Oklahoma City this season, making just 2-of-14 shots and committing four turnovers. However, Paul was able to keep his team in the game with nine assists, five rebounds and four steals. PF Blake Griffin (18.5 PPG, 8.7 RPG) has had no problem scoring on the Thunder this season with 27.0 PPG (57% FG), 8.5 RPG and 2.5 SPG in the two victories. Griffin has also been red-hot during his team's four-game win streak with 19.0 PPG on 67% FG, plus 10.5 RPG. SG Jamal Crawford (17.0 PPG) has also shot well since his one-game absence to deal with a personal matter. In two games since returning, he has 23.5 PPG on 57% FG (4-of-7 threes). Crawford has shot poorly versus Oklahoma City though, making just 36% of his shots, but has still managed to score 17.0 PPG in the two meetings. C DeAndre Jordan (8.9 PPG, 7.1 RPG) played only 10 minutes at Indiana on Thursday due to a bloody nose, but he showed no ill effects in Friday's win with 10 points (5-of-6 FG) and five rebounds in just 20 minutes of action. He's also been very efficient against the Thunder this season with 9.5 PPG (60% FG) and 8.0 RPG.

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Heat go for 14th straight win Sunday at MSG
by Brian Graham

Tip-off: Sunday, 8:05 p.m. ET
Line: Miami -2, Total: 202.5

Sizzling-hot Miami seeks a 14th straight victory when it visits the Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Sunday afternoon.

Although Miami has won 13 in a row since Feb. 3, the Heat have failed to cover three straight games, all at home. But they were a perfect 5-0 (SU and ATS) on the road in February, winning at Toronto by 15, at Oklahoma City by 10, at Atlanta by 13, at Chicago by 19 and at Philadelphia by a whopping 24 points. New York is also riding a win streak, prevailing in three straight games. But Friday's eight-point victory at Washington was the first time the Knicks have covered a spread since Feb. 4, as the team went 0-7-1 ATS from Feb. 6-27. New York has dominated both meetings with the Heat this season, winning by 20 points in each game. The Knicks won 104-84 at home on Nov. 12 and 112-92 in Miami on Dec. 6. However, the Heat are 14-5 SU (10-8-1 ATS) in this series since 2009, including last year's 4-games-to-1 playoff series victory.

The Heat have scored 103.8 PPG this season, while allowing 96.6 PPG. But during the 13-game win streak, they have put up 108.4 PPG (52% FG, 42% threes) and allowed just 96.1 PPG on 46% FG and 36% threes. Nobody on the planet is playing better than SF LeBron James (27.1 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 7.3 APG), who has 28.9 PPG on 63% shooting (44% threes) during the win streak to go along with 8.4 APG and 7.6 RPG. He hit just 4-of-14 shots in Friday's win over Memphis but still recorded at least 10 assists for the fourth time in the past six games. James has 27.0 PPG versus the Knicks this season, which is actually below is gaudy 27.7 PPG average in 32 career games against New York. James has been even better at Madison Square Garden with 29.5 PPG (48% FG), 6.9 RPG and 6.5 APG in 15 visits to Manhattan. SG Dwyane Wade (21.5 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 4.8 APG) has also been outstanding during the 13-game win streak with 24.3 PPG (54% FG), 6.0 RPG and 5.7 APG. But he has struggled versus New York this season with a mere 14.0 PPG (44% FG), 4.0 RPG and 2.5 APG. PF Chris Bosh (16.9 PPG, 7.1 RPG) has put up solid numbers of 16.5 PPG (55% FG) and 6.6 RPG during the current winning streak, but has made just 8-of-25 shots (32%) against the Knicks this season, posting 12.0 PPG and 8.5 RPG.

New York has scored 100.2 PPG this season, making 44.2% FG and 37.1% threes. Defensively, the Knicks allow just 96.3 PPG on 45.8% FG and 36.4% threes. Although they have won three straight games with 101.3 PPG, they are shooting just 42% FG and 28% threes during this win streak. But the defense held the Wizards to 11 fourth-quarter points on Friday to pull away for the 96-88 win. SF Carmelo Anthony (28.6 PPG, 6.4 RPG) scored 30 points with six boards at Washington, which actually lowered his scoring average to 31.5 PPG in the past four games. Anthony also scored 30 points with 10 rebounds in the home win over the Heat on Nov. 2, but shot just 10-of-28 from the field. He did not play in the win at Miami in December due to a cut on his left hand that required stitches. PG Raymond Felton (14.8 PPG, 6.0 APG) has played pretty well during the three-game win surge with 15.7 PPG, including 23 points at Washington. But he has just 3.7 APG over his past nine games, a far cry from the 6.6 APG he posted in his first 34 contests. Felton has been a big key to his team's dominance of Miami this season with 20.5 PPG (46% FG, 9-of-17 threes), 8.0 APG and 4.0 RPG in the two victories. SG J.R. Smith (16.1 PPG, 5.0 RPG) has made just 7-of-26 FG (27%) against the Heat this season, but has been on fire in his past four games with 18.0 PPG on 48% FG and 15-of-31 threes. He also pulled down 12 rebounds before fouling out of Friday's win at Washington.

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NASCAR heads west to Phoenix Sunday

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Subway Fresh Fit 500

Sunday, March 3 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
Phoenix International Raceway – Phoenix, AZ
With the Daytona 500 now completed, the NASCAR circuit shifts west to Phoenix for Sunday's Subway Fresh Fit 500. Denny Hamlin is the defending champion of this race, edging out runner-up Kevin Harvick. And in the most recent race on this track, last November’s AdvoCare 500, these two drivers also finished first and second with Harvick taking the checkered flag and Hamlin as the runner-up.

Phoenix International Raceway is a one-mile, tri-oval track completed in 1964. It was built with bankings measuring 11° on turns 1 and 2, a 9-degree banking on the 1,551-foot (0.29 miles) backstretch and a near-flat 3° frontstretch measuring 1,179 feet (0.22 miles).

Drivers to Watch

Kevin Harvick (15/1) - These odds are extremely favorable for a driver who finished first and second in his two races at this track last year. The No. 29 car always competes well on one-mile tracks, and since 2006, Harvick has three wins and eight top-7 finishes in 14 starts at Phoenix. At 15-to-1, he not only represents the best value on the board, but is our pick to win Sunday's race.

Ryan Newman (30/1) - Not only did Newman finish fifth at Daytona to start his 2013 season, but he's always raced well at Phoenix in his career. In 21 starts at this track, he's grabbed the pole four times, and has posted eight top-5 finishes. This includes five top-5's in his past six starts, winning the 2010 Subway Fresh Fit 600, and then placing 2nd, 5th, 5th, 21st and 5th in five Phoenix races since then. What's more impressive about this run is that his average start in these six races was 15.7, as he started no better than 6th in any of these races. With such darkhorse odds, Newman is certainly worthy of a small wager on Sunday.

Greg Biffle (15/1) - Like Newman, Biffle also began his season with a bang, starting 5th and finishing 6th in the Daytona 500. Although he's never won at Phoenix, he's been awfully close with two career runner-ups (2005 and 2007) and four top-7 finishes in his past eight starts at Phoenix. He placed 3rd in the 2012 Subway Fresh Fit 500, and came in 7th place in the AdvoCare 500 last November.

Jimmie Johnson (6/1) - After taking home the checkered flag in Daytona last week, Johnson's odds are understandably very low. He's also been a beast in Phoenix over the years, finishing outside the top-10 just four times in 19 starts at this track. All four of his Phoenix wins have come since 2007, and in the past six spring starts in the desert, he has finished 4th, 1st, 4th, 3rd, 3rd and 4th. With that kind of track record, the low odds are certainly justified.

Kurt Busch (60/1) - As longshots go, there's no doubt that Busch provides the best bang for your buck. His average finish at Phoenix is a strong 13.2, which includes 11 top-10's, four top-5’s and a victory in 2005. With six top-10’s in his past nine starts at this track, this long-odds bet is certainly justified. Busch's average starting position in his past nine starts at Phoenix has been 8.2.

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Subway Fresh Fit 500 Picks

Race: Subway Fresh Fit 500
Date: Sunday March 3, 2013
Track: Phoenix International Raceway
Time: 3pm ET
TV: FOX

Well, that was a bust! While the 500 was an awesome race to watch, Stewart totally blew the shot he had at the win being involved in an early wreck totaling his car. Coming off a strong win from the Nationwide race on Saturday, it was certain that Stewart had a shot at the Daytona 500 win. Unfortunately, it just goes to show the unpredictability of the track. Dark horse contender, Danica Patrick, fared well, running a strong and solid race coming in 8th after slipping from the 3rd position on the last lap. That being said, I do believe that Patrick will have an enormous challenge coming to the 1-mile track of Phoenix this weekend.

It's something about those blue walls that just makes Phoenix a pretty awesome race. Coming off the 500, it's hard to beat the intensity, but Phoenix does a pretty awesome job every year. This track is a 1-mile oval with 8-11 degree variable banking through the turns. The frontstretch is 1,179 feet with the backstretch slightly smaller at 1,551 feet. Those figures are a far cry from the 3800 foot frontstretch of Daytona. Despite that fact, Phoenix races similar to a short track with the excitement.

I think that one of the challenges that loomed at Daytona will carry over to Phoenix. The issue we saw with these new Gen-6 cars is that because of their body lines and major differences, passing seemed to be tough. It may simply be a result of the draft and the conditions of a superspeedway, but I really think that the passing is going to continue to be a demon for the drivers. As they say, it's one thing to catch 'em. It's another to pass 'em. Another big consideration at Phoenix is fuel mileage. Although we didn't see it at Daytona like we typically do, we are going to have to watch strategy based on the number of cautions. Because of the nature of this track, drivers seemed to be tempted to stay out and give fuel mileage a gamble. Having to pit isn't necessarily a losing move here late in the race, but it can still be very detrimental to track position. This isn't like the superspeedways where drivers can gain or lose 10+ positions in a single lap. Gaining positions take patience and more than 1 lap, so we will have to wait and see how strategy follows that philosophy.

When we consider our potential winners for this week, I hate to jump on the Jimmie Johnson bandwagon so soon this season, but he's got the best record here for all active drivers. He has led the most laps, has the most wins and also has the best average finish at 6.7. Behind Johnson is actually Mark Martin. Although not a fulltime driver this year, Martin still holds a legacy at Phoenix with a whopping 32 starts. He's got the next best average finish at just under 10th place. Although Martin has good stats here, I am going to have to run with Johnson for the win this weekend. I think that he will have a ton of momentum coming off his Daytona 500 win and also moving into one of his best tracks. Following Johnson, I think that teammate Jeff Gordon and also Gibbs driver Denny Hamlin are going to be 2 other drivers to watch. Here's the rundown for your potential winners this weekend:

Pick to Win: Jimmie Johnson

Middle of the Road Pick: Clint Bowyer

Dark Horse Pick: Mark Martin

Clint Bowyer is one to keep your eyes on. He had a strong run going throughout every race he ran during speed weeks. He's definitely coming into his own in terms of a competitor and is driving like he has something to prove every weekend. Look for Bowyer to run in the top 10 all day and perhaps to be inching to the front of the line. Bowyer rounds out the top 10 in points as of Daytona. Here are the rest of the points standings after our inaugural 2013 race.

1. Jimmie Johnson
2. Dale Earnhardt Jr.
3. Mark Martin
4. Brad Keselowski
5. Ryan Newman
6. Greg Biffle
7. Danica Patrick
8. Michael McDowell
9. J.J. Yeley
10. Clint Bowyer
11. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
12. Aric Almirola

Now, don't worry if you don't see your driver in the top 12 as of right now. These points simply reflect the finish of the Daytona 500, which, in my opinion, is the most unpredictable race of the year. As terrible as it may be, I'd bet that we are going to see Patrick, McDowell, Yeley, Almirola, and Stenhouse knocked out of the top 12. That will most likely happen this weekend, but if not, it will be in the next few races.

The Subway Fresh Fit 500 is shaping up to be another awesome race. Stay tuned for this Sunday's at Phoenix International Raceway!

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DCI College Basketball
The Daniel Curry Index

03/03/13 Predictions

Season
Straight Up: 3494-1187 (.746)
ATS: 1611-1652 (.494)
ATS Vary Units: 4587-4917 (.483)
Over/Under: 452-422 (.517)
Over/Under Vary Units: 472-492 (.490)

America East Conference
NEW HAMPSHIRE 61, Maine 58
STONY BROOK 64, Albany 50
UMBC 68, Binghamton 58
VERMONT 60, Hartford 50

Atlantic Coast Conference
NC State 72, GEORGIA TECH 66
NORTH CAROLINA 81, Florida State 64
Virginia 66, BOSTON COLLEGE 58

Big East Conference
PITTSBURGH 64, Villanova 55
SOUTH FLORIDA 69, DePaul 64

Big Ten Conference
MICHIGAN 68, Michigan State 65
WISCONSIN 66, Purdue 49

Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Fairfield 62, MARIST 61
IONA 85, Siena 67
LOYOLA (MD.) 64, Manhattan 56

Pacific-10 Conference
STANFORD 69, Utah 58
WASHINGTON 70, Washington State 59

Non-Conference
TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN 77, New Orleans 64

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DCI Pro Basketball
The Daniel Curry Index

03/03/13 Predictions

Season
Straight Up: 562-283 (.665)
ATS: 449-417 (.518)
ATS Vary Units: 1180-1057 (.527)
Over/Under: 444-422 (.513)
Over/Under Vary Units: 624-562 (.526)

Miami 102, NEW YORK 98
L.A. CLIPPERS 103, Oklahoma City 101
WASHINGTON 94, Philadelphia 88
Memphis 96, ORLANDO 88
SACRAMENTO 108, Charlotte 98
HOUSTON 111, Dallas 105
SAN ANTONIO 108, Detroit 92
INDIANA 92, Chicago 84
L.A. LAKERS 103, Atlanta 99

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DCI Pro Hockey
The Daniel Curry Index

03/03/13 Predictions

Season: 108-82 (.568)

Chicago vs. DETROIT: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Ottawa vs. N.Y. ISLANDERS: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Colorado vs. COLUMBUS: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
DALLAS 3, St. Louis 2
Carolina vs. FLORIDA: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
BOSTON 3, Montreal 2
N.Y. RANGERS 3, Buffalo 2
MINNESOTA 3, Edmonton 2
Vancouver vs. CALGARY: TOO CLOSE TO CALL

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NCAA Basketball Picks

Michigan State at Michigan

The Spartans look to take advantage of a Michigan team that is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games against Big Ten opponents. Michigan State is the pick (+4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Spartans favored by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (+4 1/2). Here are all of today's games.


SUNDAY, MARCH 3
Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST


Game 819-820: Michigan State at Michigan (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan State 74.625; Michigan 72.077
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 2 1/2; 128
Vegas Line: Michigan by 4 1/2; 132 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (+4 1/2); Under


Game 821-822: Villanova at Pittsburgh (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Villanova 64.006; Pittsburgh 74.377
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 9
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-9)


Game 823-824: Florida State at North Carolina (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida State 55.689; North Carolina 74.209
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 18 1/2; 152
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 13; 147
Dunkel Pick: North Carolina (-13); Over


Game 825-826: DePaul at South Florida (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: DePaul 54.781; South Florida 59.216
Dunkel Line: South Florida by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: South Florida by 3
Dunkel Pick: South Florida (-3)


Game 827-828: Washington State at Washington (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington State 58.258; Washington 63.052
Dunkel Line: Washington by 5; 126
Vegas Line: Washington by 7; 131
Dunkel Pick: Washington State (+7); Under


Game 829-830: Virginia at Boston College (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia 71.331; Boston College 63.410
Dunkel Line: Virginia by 8
Vegas Line: Virginia by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Virginia (-4 1/2)


Game 831-832: Utah at Stanford (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 56.008; Stanford 68.506
Dunkel Line: Stanford by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Stanford by 10
Dunkel Pick: Stanford (-10)


Game 833-834: NC State at Georgia Tech (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NC State 67.465; Georgia Tech 62.314
Dunkel Line: NC State by 5; 142
Vegas Line: NC State by 4; 136 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NC State (-4); Over


Game 835-836: Manhattan at Loyola-MD (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Manhattan 50.800; Loyola-MD 59.394
Dunkel Line: Loyola-MD by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Loyola-MD by 7
Dunkel Pick: Loyola-MD (-7)


Game 837-838: Fairfield at Marist (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Fairfield 51.946; Marist 55.051
Dunkel Line: Marist by 3
Vegas Line: Fairfield by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Marist (+4 1/2)


Game 839-840: Siena at Iona (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Siena 41.204; Iona 60.110
Dunkel Line: Iona by 19
Vegas Line: Iona by 17
Dunkel Pick: Iona (-17)


Game 841-842; Purdue at Wisconsin (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Purdue 58.062; Wisconsin 80.665
Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 22 1/2; 122
Vegas Line: Wisconsin by 14; 118
Dunkel Pick: Wisconsin (-14); Over

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3:05PM Ottawa Senators vs New York Islanders
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3:05PM Colorado Avalanche vs Columbus Blue Jackets
[55] Colorado Avalanche -125

7:05PM Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets
[813] Dallas Mavericks +5 -110

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CBB PURDUE at WISCONSIN

Play On - Home favorites of 10 to 19.5 points (WISCONSIN) after a cover as a double digit favorite, in March games.
41-15 since 1997. ( 73.2% 24.5 units )

CBB MICHIGAN ST at MICHIGAN

Play Against - Any team (MICHIGAN) after being beaten by the spread by 48 or more points total in their last seven games against opponent after going over the total by 30 or more points total in their last five games.
49-20 over the last 5 seasons. ( 71.0% 27.1 units )
0-1 this year. ( 0.0% -3.0 units )

CBB PURDUE at WISCONSIN

Play Over - Home teams where the first half total is 55.5 or less after allowing 55 points or less 2 straight games against opponent after scoring 60 points or less.
41-15 since 1997. ( 73.2% 24.5 units )
1-0 this year. ( 100.0% 1.0 units )

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NBA CHARLOTTE at SACRAMENTO

Play Against - Home teams (SACRAMENTO) a good offensive team (98-102 PPG) against a horrible defensive team (>=102 PPG) after 42+ games, after scoring 100 points or more 2 straight games.
95-49 since 1997. ( 66.0% 41.1 units )
2-1 this year. ( 66.7% 0.9 units )

NBA CHICAGO at INDIANA

Play On - Any team vs the money line (INDIANA) excellent defensive team (<=41.5%) against a good defensive team (41.5-43.5%) after 42+ games.
65-31 since 1997. ( 67.7% 32.0 units )

NBA OKLAHOMA CITY at LA CLIPPERS

Play Under - All teams where the first half total is 100.5 to 105 after going under the total by 24 or more points total in their last three games, on Sunday games.
46-18 over the last 5 seasons. ( 71.9% 26.2 units )
1-1 this year. ( 50.0% -0.1 units )

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RickJ's Handicapping Picks Sunday College Totals:
1/2 Unit Play
820 Michigan Under 132.5

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Basketball:
3 Georgia Tech +3.5 ov NC State 6:00pm

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Today's NHL Picks

Ottawa at NY Islanders

The Islanders look to take advantage of an Ottawa team that is 1-7 in its last 8 road games. New York is the pick (-145) according to Dunkel, which has the Islanders favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (-145). Here are all of today's picks.


SUNDAY, MARCH 3
Time Posted 9:00 a.m. EST


Game 51-52: Chicago at Detroit (12:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 12.553; Detroit 11.194
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-110); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-110); Over


Game 53-54: St. Louis at Dallas (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 10.703; Dallas 11.778
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-110); 5
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-110); Under


Game 55-56: Colorado at Columbus (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 10.780; Columbus 11.673
Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Columbus (+105); Over


Game 57-58: Ottawa at NY Islanders (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 11.476; NY Islanders 12.186
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: NY Islanders (-145); 5
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (-145); Under


Game 59-60: Carolina at Florida (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 10.446; Florida 11.857
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Carolina (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-105); Over


Game 61-62: Montreal at Boston (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 11.549; Boston 12.866
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A


Game 63-64: Buffalo at NY Rangers (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 10.593; NY Rangers 11.810
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A


Game 65-66: Edmonton at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 12.115; Minnesota 11.339
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-145); 5
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (+125); Over


Game 67-68: Vancouver at Calgary (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 11.829; Calgary 10.900
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-135); 5
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-135); Under

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Around the Rink: Sunday's NHL Betting Notes

Check out our betting notes for all nine games on the NHL sked Sunday:

Chicago Blackhawks at Detroit Red Wings (-106, 5.5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Corey Crawford (CHI), Jimmy Howard (DET)

Chicago has secured at least a point in all 21 contests this season and 27 straight dating back to March 25, 2012. The Blackhawks extended their winning streak to eight games with victories over St. Louis and Columbus. Chicago will face yet another Central Division rival in the form of Detroit, which pushed the Blackhawks past regulation before succumbing to a 2-1 overtime loss on Jan. 27. The Red Wings, who have dropped three straight to Chicago, posted their third win in four games with a 2-1 shootout triumph over San Jose on Thursday. The under is 7-1 in the Blackhawks’ last eight vs. Central foes.

Ottawa Senators at New York Islanders (-138, 5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Robin Lehner (OTT), Evgeni Nabokov (NYI)

The Ottawa Senators have followed a five-game winning streak by going winless in the first two contests of their current five-game road trip. Ottawa has struggled on the road all season, recording just three wins in its first 10 games away from Scotiabank Place. New York is three contests into a season-long seven-game homestand - and is 0-2-1 in that span. The Islanders, who won a total of four games in February, lost 3-1 at Ottawa on Feb. 19 in goaltender Rick DiPietro’s last start before being assigned to the American Hockey League. The under is 4-0 in the Senators’ last four road games.

Colorado Avalanche at Columbus Blue Jackets (+114, 5.5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Semyon Varlamov (COL), Sergei Bobrovsky (CBJ)

Ryan O'Reilly will make his first appearance of the season against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the opener of a three-game road trip. O'Reilly, the leading scorer for Colorado last season, had his five-week contract stalemate come to an end when the Avalanche announced Thursday they had matched Calgary's two-year, $10 million offer. Columbus owns the league's worst record and is mired in a hard-luck, four-game winless streak as it opens a four-game homestand. Each defeat has come by one goal and the last two were in overtime, including Friday's 4-3 setback at the high-flying Chicago Blackhawks. The over is 5-1-1 in the Blue Jackets’ last seven home games.

St. Louis Blues at Dallas Stars (-106, 5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Brian Elliott (STL), Kari Lehtonen (DAL)

The Blues, who posted a 3-0-1 mark in their last four road contests, have won four consecutive games versus the Stars. While St. Louis has found its rhythm on the road, Dallas has won just once in its last four games at American Airlines Center. The Stars put forth a listless performance in a 5-1 setback to Edmonton on Thursday. Kari Lehtonen returned from a five-game absence with a groin injury to turn aside 33 shots in the loss. St. Louis skated to a 4-3 victory over Dallas on Jan. 26 and the under is 4-1 in its last five road games.

Carolina Hurricanes at Florida Panthers (+106, 5.5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Dan Ellis (CAR), Jacob Markstrom (FLA)

The Carolina Hurricanes made short work of the Florida Panthers at home on Saturday, scoring three times in the first 10 minutes of a 6-2 victory. Florida starting goaltender Jose Theodore suffered a lower-body injury on the first shot of Saturday’s game and left early. Scott Clemmensen allowed six goals for the second time this season, leaving the Panthers with some very immediate concerns in the crease. Florida, which defeated Carolina 5-1 in its season opener, has allowed a league-worst 79 goals this season. The under is 5-0 in the Panthers’ last five games playing the second half of a back-to-back.

Montreal Canadiens at Boston Bruins (-208, 5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Peter Budaj (MTL), Tuukka Rask (BOS)

Boston posted its sixth consecutive victory Saturday afternoon, rallying from a two-goal deficit to record a 3-2 triumph over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Montreal is coming off a wild 7-6 overtime loss at home to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday. Despite the setback, Montreal extended its point streak to 10 games, as it has gone 7-0-3 since suffering a 6-0 home loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Feb. 9. The Habs have dropped each of their last five meetings with Boston, with all five losses being one-goal decisions.

Buffalo Sabres at New York Rangers (-222, 5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Jhonas Enroth (BUF), Henrik Lundqvist (NYR)

Rick Nash (concussion) returned to the ice Thursday to aid in snapping the New York Rangers' four-game losing skid. While the Rangers are rested, the Sabres went the extra mile on Saturday before recording a 4-3 shootout victory over New Jersey. Henrik Lundqvist is just 10-9-2 in his career against the Sabres, who are 0-4 in their last four Sunday contests.

Edmonton Oilers at Minnesota Wild (-140, 5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Devan Dubnyk (EDM), Niklas Backstrom (MIN)

The Edmonton Oilers could be without one of their top young forwards Sunday, when they continue their nine-game road trip against the Northwest Divison-rival Minnesota Wild. Taylor Hall exited Friday’s loss to the Blues with a leg injury and may miss Sunday's showdown. Eight of Minnesota's last 10 games have been decided by one goal. The Wild are 5-2-1 in those contests, including a 3-0-1 mark at home. The home team has captured 26 of the last 35 games in the all-time series, while Edmonton has won only five of its last 26 visits to Minnesota.

Vancouver Canucks at Calgary Flames (+123, 5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Roberto Luongo (VAN), Joey MacDonald (CGY)

The Canucks defeated Los Angeles 5-2 at home on Saturday to increase their division lead to four points, while Calgary sits in the cellar and has allowed 66 goals - worst in the Western Conference. The Canucks defeated the Flames 3-2 in a shootout on Jan. 23 and 5-1 on Feb. 9. Both games were in Vancouver. The Canucks are 6-0-1 against divisional opponents this season.

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XpertPicks

Sunday Hoops


• Play Miami -4.5 over New York Knicks (TOP NBA PLAY)---RISK 5% OF YOUR BANKROLL
1:00 PM EST

Miami has covered the spread in 6 of the last 7 games coming off three
or more OVER the totals and they have also covered the spread in 19 of
the last 26 games coming off a non-conference game. Miami has covered
the spread in 5 of the last 6 games coming off three or more home wins
and they are averaging over 103 points a game this season.


• Play Oklahoma City +2.5 over Los Angeles Clippers (TOP NBA
PLAY)---RISK 5% OF YOUR BANKROLL
3:30 PM EST

Oklahoma City has covered the spread in 23 of the last 35 games vs.
Pacific Division Opponents and they have also covered the spread in 16
of the last 23 games after having won two of the last three games.
Oklahoma City has covered the spread in 26 of the last 41 games after
scoring 100 points or more in three straight games and they are
averaging 115 points over the last five games.



• Play Pittsburgh -9 over Villanova (BONUS NCAA PLAY)---RISK 2% OF YOUR BANKROLL
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Play Minnesota -145 over Edmonton (TOP NHL PLAY)--RISK 5% OF YOUR BANKROLL
Play NY Islanders -145 over Ottawa (TOP NHL PLAY)—RISK 5% OF YOUR BANKROLL

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NCAAB

Sunday, March 3

-- Home side won four of last five Purdue-Wisconsin games; Boilers lost last two visits here, by 7-7 points. Purdue lost seven of last nine games; they've lost last three on road, by 20-28-10 points-favorites covered all eight of their Big Dozen road games (0-6 as road dog). Big Dozen double digit home favorites are 13-11 vs spread. Wisconsin won seven of last eight games, covering last five; they're 3-4 as a home favorite.
-- Michigan State (+1.5) shot 55% inside arc, forced 16 turnovers (+8) in 75-52 thrashing of Michigan Feb 12, its 12th win in last 17 series games, but Spartans did lose last two visits here, by 1-7 points. State lost last two games; they're 5-3 on Big Dozen road, with losses by 13-5-8 points. Michigan is 3-4 in last seven games after bad loss at Penn State- they are 3-4 as home faves. Big Dozen home favorites of 6 or less are 14-7.
-- Pitt (-4.5) held Villanova to 32% from floor, forced 18 turnovers (+3) in 58-43 win in Philly Jan 16, Panthers' fifth straight series win, by 5-3-10-9-15 points. Pitt is a bully team; their last six wins were all by 10+ points- Panthers are 2-5 in league games decided by less than 10 points. Big East home favorites of 9+ points are 11-17 vs spread. Villanova won five of last seven games; they're 4-2 vs spread as a road underdog.
-- North Carolina (+3) won 77-72 at Florida State Jan 12, shooting 53% inside arc, 8-20 outside it; Tar Heels won 13 of last 16 series games, are 5-1 in last six played here, with four wins by 13+. UNC won four in a row, all by 9+ points since losing at Duke; they're 5-2 as home favorites. ACC double digit home favorites are 14-5 vs spread. Seminoles are 2-5 in last seven games, losing last three on road by 25-18-10 points.

-- South Florida won its last seven games with DePaul, winning last two here by 9-11 points, but Bulls lost last nine games (1-8 vs spread) since upsetting Georgetown Jan 19, its only Big East win this season. USF is 0-1 as a league favorite. DePaul lost 11 of last 12 games, but is 4-3 as a road underdog, with four road losses by 11+ points, other two in OT. Big East home favorites of 5 or less points are 7-18 vs spread.
-- Washington (+4.5) won 68-63 in Pullman Jan 5, racing to 23-6 lead, blowing it, then rallying late for 8th win in last 10 series games. Cougars lost three of last four visits here, losing by 7-28-10 points. Pac-12 home favorites of 7 or less points are 18-29 vs spread. State is 2-5-1 as a road dog, with five of seven road losses by 11+ points. Huskies lost eight of last 11 games; they're 3-2 as home favorite, winning by 10-4-10 points.
-- Trap game for Virginia after it beat Duke last game; Cavaliers (-9) beat Boston College 65-51 at home Jan 26, shooting 64% inside arc but Cavs lost three of last four visits to BC, losing by 5-13-3 points. Eagles lost 10 of last 13 games but won three of last four at home, beating Wake and Maryland in last two at home. Five of BC's last seven games went under the total. ACC home underdogs are 21-9 against the spread.
-- Stanford (-3) made 9-15 from arc in 87-56 waxing of Utah Jan 27, kind of game losing side doesn't easily forget, especially when Cardinal lost five of last seven games, including last three at home. Utes lost three in a row, by 4-10-18 points, scoring 53.3 ppg; they're 5-3 as Pac-12 dogs on road. Pac-12 double digit home favorites are 5-9 vs spread. Stanford lost four of last five games, failed to cover last four home games.

-- NC State (-9) beat Georgia Tech 83-70 at home Jan 9, shooting 54% inside arc in game they trailed by 4 with 10:17 left. Wolfpack won two of last three visits here, four of last five overall; they're 2-5 on road, 0-3 as road favorites, with only wins by 5 at BC, 1 at Clemson. ACC home underdogs of 5 or less points are 13-7 vs spread. Tech is 5-8 in its last 13 games, losing three of last four at home (1-2 as ACC home dog).
-- Manhattan (+2.5) shot 31.1% from floor, 8-19 from foul line in 51-41 home loss to Loyola Jan 25, its fifth straight series loss, by 15-12-1-2-10 points. Jaspers won six of last seven games, are 6-0 as MAAC road dogs-- underdogs covered all eight of their road games. Loyola won five of last seven games; they're 3-5 vs spread as a home favorite. MAAC home favorites of 7 or less points are 9-17 against the spread.
-- Fairfield (-13) were up 20 at half, crushed Marist 71-37 Jan 24, its 7th win in last eight series games, but how do Stags bounce back from awful 34-31 loss at Manhattan Friday night? MAAC home underdogs of 5 or less points are 8-5 vs spread. Fairfield won two of last three visits here; they lost four of last six on road. Marist won three of last four games, with three of those four wins by five or less points (4-2 as home dog).
-- Iona (-11) won 66-62 at Siena Jan 4, after being down 10 with 10:10 to play; Gaels lost their last six visits here, with last two by 6-3 points. Iona lost six of last eight games overall, with one of those eight decided by more than four points. Gaels are 4-4 as home faves (0-3 in last three). MAAC double digit home favorites are 8-6 vs spread. Siena lost six of last seven games; they're 3-5 as MAAC road underdogs.

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Today's NBA Picks

Oklahoma City at LA Clippers

The Thunder look to bounce back from their 105-103 loss to Denver on Friday and build on their 7-2 ATS record in their last 9 games following a SU defeat. Oklahoma City is the pick (+2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Thunder favored by 5. Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (+2 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.


SUNDAY, MARCH 3
Time Posted: 9:30 a.m. EST


Game 801-802: Miami at New York (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 127.865; New York 125.171
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 2 1/2; 204
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 4 1/2; 198
Dunkel Pick: New York (+4 1/2); Over


Game 803-804: Oklahoma City at LA Clippers (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 128.524; LA Clippers 123.328
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 5; 200
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 2 1/2; 204 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (+2 1/2); Under


Game 805-806: Charlotte at Sacramento (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 109.474; Sacramento 113.910
Dunkel Line & Total: Sacramento by 4 1/2; 212
Vegas Line & Total: Sacramento by 8; 206 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+8); Over


Game 807-808: Philadelphia at Washington (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 108.512; Washington 124.234
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 15 1/2; 182
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A


Game 809-810: Memphis at Orlando (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 120.145; Orlando 110.277
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 10; 200
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A


Game 811-812: Detroit at San Antonio (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 112.761; San Antonio 127.218
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 14 1/2; 195
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 11 1/2; 199 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-11 1/2); Under


Game 813-814: Dallas at Houston (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 117.237; Houston 125.622
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 8 1/2; 212
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 5; 217
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-5); Under


Game 815-816: Chicago at Indiana (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 117.947; Indiana 130.739
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 13; 183
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 7; 179
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-7); Over


Game 817-818: Atlanta at LA Lakers (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 117.190; LA Lakers 124.204
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 7; 200
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 5 1/2; 206 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-5 1/2); Under

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Clippers
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NCAA-B | Mar 03 '13 (4:00p)
MICHIGAN STATE vs Michigan
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15* Michigan State/Michigan CBS Sunday No-Brainer on Michigan -4.5

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NCAA-B | Mar 03 '13 (4:00p)
Virginia Cavaliers vs BOSTON COLLEGE
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15* ACC GAME OF THE DAY on Boston College +4.5

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Jimmy Boyd 3/3

5*(NBA) Thunder/Clippers UNDER 204.5
5*(NBA) Bulls/Pacers UNDER 179

4*(CBB) Fairfield -4.5

3*(NBA) Knicks/Heat UNDER 198
3*(NBA) Oklahoma City Thunder +2.5
3*(NBA) Indiana Pacers -7
3*(CBB) Michigan -4.5

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Betting Line Moves NCAAB 3/3

839 siena + 17

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Hot teams
-- Blackhawks won last eight games, allowing 12 goals; they still haven't lost a game in regulation time this season. Detroit won three of its last four games.
-- Carolina won three of its last four games.
-- Bruins won their last six games, allowing nine goals. Montreal won seven of last 10.
-- Sabres won last three games, last two in SOs.
-- Minnesota won three of its last four home games.

Cold teams
-- St Louis lost three of its last five games. Dallas lost three of last four at home.
-- Blue Jackets lost seven of their last eight games. Colorado lost three of last four.
-- Senators lost four of their last five road games. Islanders lost five of last seven,
-- Panthers lost eight of their last ten games.
-- Rangers lost four of their last five games.
-- Oilers lost four of their last six games.
-- Canucks lost five of their last eight games. Calgary lost four of last six.

Totals
-- Under is 12-2 in last fourteen Chicago-Detroit games.
-- Four of last five St Louis games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Colorado-Columbus games stayed under.
-- Six of last eight Ottawa-Islander games went over total.
-- Last three Florida games went over the total.
-- Seven of last ten Boston-Montreal games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 5-0-2 in last seven Ranger-Sabre games.
-- Under is 8-3 in last eleven Edmonton-Minnesota games.
-- Seven of last eight Vancouver games went over the total.

Series records
-- Blackhawks won four in row, 10 of last 13 games with Detroit.
-- Blues won their last four games against Dallas Stars.
-- Colorado won 10 of last 13 games against Columbus.
-- Islanders lost last four games with Ottawa, outscored 19-4.
-- Hurricanes lost their last four games at Florida.
-- Bruins won last five games with Montreal, allowing seven goals.
-- Rangers won three of last four games with Buffalo.
-- Minnesota won 11 of last 13 games against the Oilers.
-- Canucks won 12 of last 16 games with Calgary.

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Tys Terrific Picks

NBA

HEAT-4

LAC-2.5

CBB Villanova+9

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Greg Shaker

Sunday Twitter Play #1: #820 Michigan State / Michigan Under 62 1st Half.

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Andy Iskoe | CBB Sides - Sunday, Mar 3 2013 6:00PM
833 North Carolina St. -4.0 vs 834 Georgia Tech double-dime bet

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spartan | NBASides - Sunday, Mar 3 2013 6:05PM
806 SAC -7.0 vs 805 CHL single-dime bet

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Rocky Atkinson | NHL ML - Sunday, Mar 3 2013 6:05PM
ML 59 CAR -110 vs 60 FLA double-dime bet

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SBP NCAAB Picks - 3/3

12:00 PM

822. Pittsburgh -9 (mostly -9.5s but buy the half)

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Indian Cowboy's Picks For College Basketball

4-Unit Play. #835. Take Manhattan +7 over Loyola Maryland (Sunday @ 12pm est).

This is a game that Manhattan could win Outright. Manhattan has reeled off 7 of 9 victories in conference play and that have done with a stifling defense that ranks top 60 in the nation in most categories. This is the same team that held Fairfield to 31 points at home. They face a team that has been on a streak currently in conference play going 7-2 of late and this includes wins in overtime over Iona, beating Fairfield by 22 points on the road, beating top 120 Canisius by 13 at home, beating Rider by 11 points on the road and currently being on a 7-2 ATS streak. I like Manhattan to continue to do well as this is a game they can win Outright as they lost to Loyola Maryland by 10 points earlier this year at home and I certainly believe they could win this contest given how well they are playing and the points are nice as well. On a total of 114, to get the 7 points with a team that has revenge, who is playing well, in a conference game and that the Jaspers have had good road focus as they are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games on the road as well as the Greyhounds of Manhattan being 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games when facing a team with a losing road record (meaning, Loyola has had trouble covering larger spreads), look for Manhattan to hang tough here on the road this early afternoon.

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Micah Roberts

Pistons

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Kelso

5 Units
LoyolaMaryland (-7) over Manhattan
Prediction: Loyola by 12-13
Comments: This is the last game of the regular season for these teams and in contests such as this the home team traditionally has a big edge. That said, there really are not any edges that Loyola does not have in this game. The Greyhounds have better talent, are quicker and more athletic and in their first meeting with Manhattan crushed the Jaspers, 51-41, on their home court while holding them to just 14 field goals for the entire game. Things should be just as easy for Loyola today and it should get it done in dominating fashion.

15 Units
Michigan State (+4½) over Michigan
Prediction: Michigan State by 4-5
Comments: It does not take much insight and imagination to make the case for either of these teams to win straight up and, as always, makes getting 4.5 points on a team with a 50-50 chance to win outright a true bonus. When these teams played three weeks ago in East Lansing, host Michigan State romped 75-52 as a 1.0 underdog and that certainly makes this a revenge game for a Michigan team that is unbeaten at home this season and comes into this game in major positive bounce form after a stunning 84-78 loss at Penn State. Michigan State is also in a strong positive bounce mode after back-to-back losses at home to Ohio State (21-7), 68-60, and at Indiana (24-4), 72-68. Michigan’s only edge is the home court and Michigan State finds its edge with the fact it has not played for a week and has had all that time to get ready for this game against its biggest rivalry. My money says the Spartans will get it done.

25 Units
La Clippers (-2½) over Thunder
Prediction: Clippers by 6-7
Comments: This game matches two of the best teams in the NBA but the edges have to go to Los Angeles in this one. The Clippers have been on quite a roll since Chris Paul returned from the injury list, winning four straight and standing 8-1 in their last nine games—and they have won those contests by an average of 15.5 points. No one questions just how good is Oklahoma City but it is of note the Thunder has lost its last three road games, all to teams that are not as talented as Los Angeles.

NBA Blowout Game Of Year
100 Units
Kings (-7½) over Bobcats
Prediction: Kings by 15-16
Comments: No one will ever mistake the Sacramento Kings for the Miami Heat but they are not absent talent and they play their best at home. In their last three home games, they have lost to San Antonio, 108-102, and have beaten Houston, 117-111, and Utah, 120-109. It also is of note those three games were the only three they have played in Sacramento in their last 16 outings. The Kings now get to play 13 of their last 18 at home and I do believe they will turn up the heat and far out-perform their current 20-40 won-lost record. Charlotte remains embarrassingly non-competitive, has lost five straight, is 4-21 in its last 25 games and comes into this off a 98-68 loss at Utah. The Kings should romp and stomp in this one.

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Sports Cash System Play Of The Day

Date: March 3 2013
NCAA College Basketball
Michigan / Michigan State OVER 131.5

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NBA

Hot Teams
-- Miami won its last 13 games (covered last five on road). Knicks won last three games, by 6-4-8 points (2-0 HU).
-- Clippers won eight of last nine games (3-5 last eight HF). Thunder won three of last four (0-1-1 AU).
-- Memphis won eight of its last nine games (8-2 last ten AF).
-- Spurs won seven of their last nine games. (10-6-1 last 17 HF); Tony Parker is out (ankle).
-- Rockets won five of last six home games (10-2 last 12 HF).
-- Indiana won six of its last seven games (7-3 last 10 HF). Bulls won last two games, allowing 82-85 points (8-3 last 11 AU).
-- Lakers won four of their last five games (8-12 last 20 HF). Hawks won six of their last eight games (5-1 AU).

Cold Teams
-- Bobcats lost their last five games (2-5 last seven AU). Sacramento is 1-7 in its last eight games (6-4-1 HF).
-- 76ers lost seven of last eight games (3-8 last 11 AU). Washington lost its last two games, by 1-8 points (3-5 HF).
-- Orlando lost seven of last eight games (7-10 HU).
-- Pistons lost four of their last five games (3-6 last nine AU).
-- Mavericks lost three of last four games (9-2 last 11 AU).


Totals
-- Nine of last eleven Miami games went over the total.
-- Last three Oklahoma City games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last ten Charlotte games stayed under the total. Over is 9-0-1 in last ten Sacramento games.
-- Seven of last nine Philly road games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Memphis games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 5-1-1 in last seven Detroit games.
-- Last four Dallas games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Chicago road games stayed under total.
-- Five of last six Laker games went over the total. Under is 3-1-1 in Atlanta's last five road games.

Back-to-backs
-- 76ers are 3-10 vs spread if they played night before.
-- Bulls are 5-3 vs spread on road if they played night before.

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STRIKE POINT SPORTS

5-Unit Play. #821 Take Villanova (+9.5) over Pittsburgh (12 p.m., Sunday March 3)

I didn't think much of these Wildcats at the beginning or even middle of the season. But they've proven themselves as one of the better bets in college basketball this season. 'Nova is 16-9 ATS this year, a far stretch from the 11-11 against the number which Pitt is for the season. And I know the Panthers are a tough out at home, but considering they routed Villanova by 15 in the first meeting in Philly, I think we're in a better position with them the second go-round, notably because they are playing much better ball coming into this clash. The 'Cats have also done well in Sunday games, going 14-6-1 ATS in their last 21 games to finish the week. I also consider that having given their last game away at Seton Hall earlier in the week, they'll be ready to go here.

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ROBERT FERRINGO

2-Unit Play. Take #836 Loyola (-7) over Manhattan (Noon, Sunday, March 3)
Note: This should be a 1.5-Unit Play.
The Greyhounds lost a tough game on Friday to Iona. Their coach got T'd up. They blew a game late and had to hear about it from Iona. In short, I think they are going to be pissed today. And they are going to take it out on Manhattan. The Jaspers have been doing yeoman's work without George Beamon this year. But they are still a team that is much better at home than on the road, and they are still vulnerable because they go for long stretches without scoring.

1-Unit Play. Take 'Over' 130.5 Washington State at Washington (3:30 p.m., Sunday, March 3)
Neither one of these teams are exactly offensive juggernauts, but I can see some scoring today. It's a rivalry game between two teams that don't really have much to play for this time of the year. They are both going to max out. Washington State has been terribly defensively on the road this year, allowing their opponents to shoot 49 percent from the field, and they have mailed it in over the last month, allowing 69 or more points to six of seven opponents. (And the seventh opponent scored 67.) Outside of games against Arizona and Oregon, Washington has been able to score pretty freely on their home court. And the reason that they struggle so much with Oregon and Arizona (and to a certain extent, Colorado) is because those teams are so much bigger than the Huskies, who have no inside game. This one is going to be ugly. Neither team really has any type of good guard play. But, as I mentioned, I think this one is going to be played in the 60's and I expect both teams to kind of play above themselves because of the intensity of this game. If it loses, it will be spectacularly in a game that is like 48-41. But I don't see that. I think these two teams can walk and chew gum at the same time today. And if they can they will top 131.

1-Unit Play. Take #821 Villanova (+9.5) over Pittsburgh (Noon, Sunday, March 3)

1-Unit Play. Take #833 N.C. State (-3) over Georgia Tech (6 p.m., Sunday, March 3)

1-Unit Play. Take 'Under' 146.5 Florida State at North Carolina (2 p.m., Sunday, March 3)

1-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #828 Washington (-2) over Washington State (3:30 p.m.) AND Take #832 Stanford (-5.5) over Utah (5 p.m.)

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Scott Spreitzer | CBBSides - Sunday, Mar 3 2013 2:00PM
826 South Florida -3.0 vs 825 DePaul double-dime bet

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JdWarriors5
unc -12.5,
boston college +5.5,
siena +17.5

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CAL Sports

4* Fairfield
3* Atlanta Hawks

Free service play from HOT SHOT Sports - 4* NC St.

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ANDRE GOMES
86-45 NBA RUN

1* Miami Heat /New York Knicks Under 198.5
1* OKC Thunder/ LA Clippers Under 205

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Championship Picks

NBA Picks
Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets
Championships Pick: Houston Rockets -5 for 3 units

Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers
Championships Pick: Chicago Bulls +7.5 for 3 units

College Basketball Picks

Villanova at Pittsburgh
Championships Pick: Pittsburgh -9 for 4 units

Virginia at Boston College
Championships Pick: Boston College +5 for 4 units

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DAVE ESSLER

1* teaser, six point, two team:
Michigan State +10.5 to Boston College +10.5

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Betting line moves
830 boston college + 4 1/2

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CHRIS JORDAN 200*

DePaul +3

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Allen Eastmen
Washington -7

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SPORTS BANK
houston rockets

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MILLIONAIRES CLUB
north carolina state

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LEGIT PICKS

Sunday 3/3/13 Plays...

4* KNICKS +4.5 (10AM PST)

3* BOSTON COLLEGE +4.5 (1PM PST)

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NY +4.5

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SB Professor NASCAR Picks 3/3

Kasey Kahne -130 over Jeff Gordon

Jimmie Johnson -140 over Brad Keselowski

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Sweetjones
Heat-4

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ASL Sports Group

Knicks Under 197
Kings Over 206
Bulls Under 179.5
Hawks +5.5
G. Tech +3
Islanders PL +185
Rangers PL +170
Flames ML +110

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Sports Cash System Free Pick for 3/3

Michigan State +4.5 over Michigan (NCAA College Basketball)

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Seabass Report for Sunday:
All for 200 units
Oklahoma City
Washington State
Georgia Tech

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Indian Cowboy's Picks For NBA Basketball

4-Unit Play. #804. Take LA Clippers -2.5 over Oklahoma City (Sunday @ 3:30pm)

I think the Clippers are likely tired of losing to the Thunder. After losing back to back games to OKC, this team is probably looking to face them at home today. The Thunder come off a loss to the Nuggets and do look to bounce-back, but this is the second game of their road trip and remember, the Thunder lost 3 straight earlier this year just about a week ago so it is not impossible to think that this team can lose a couple in a row. The Clippers got handled on their home floor by the Thunder in recent memory and as the Clippers return home from their long road, trip they will undoubtedly be ready for this game. This is a good public fade to boot and with the Clippers rightfully favored, the same team that beat the Heat at home handily, look for Lob City to up for this game in a big way and for this team to likely and win and get the cover as well. Oklahoma City for as good as they are they are, they have lost 12 games straight up on the road this year, the Thunder are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games of late and the Clippers just seem a way of handling Sunday games as well as they are 9-1 ATS on Sundays - but more importantly, this is a good public fade and they do have revenge from losing to OKC the last two times they have played them.

Indian Cowboy's Picks For NHL Hockey

5-Unit Play. #56. Take Over 5.5 Colorado vs. Columbus (+120) (Sunday @ 3pm est).

The Avalanche put together a big win recently at home against Calgary winning 5-4 as a small home favorite. Look for them to face a Columbus team that will be up for them as they beat Columbus handily 4-0 earlier this year and look for Columbus to be up for this team after they come off a near defeat of Chicago on the road. Columbus has put up 4 and 6 goals in their last 2 games and as good as Colorado's defense was against Columbus in their last game, this game will likely be different with this team looking for revenge and having a decent home crowd behind them. Columbus has played well as it relates to at home and scoring at home and as a decent public fade and Undedog, with two teams that have defenses outside the top 20, look for scoring to occur at frequency here and this game to likely go Over the posted total this afternoon. This game should be relatively high scoring as note the Over is 4-1-1 for the Avalanche when they face a team with a losing Record and the Over is 9-1 for the Blue Jackets when they face a team with a road winning percentage of less than 40%. Let's root for the red light this afternoon in Columbus!

Leans: Detroit, Islanders, Dallas and Calgary

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Robert Ferringo's Picks For NHL Hockey

2-Unit Pick Take Under (5) St. Louis at Dallas (3pm, Sunday,March 3rd)

The value in this number comes with the plus 1.15 to go under here. Dallas after a slow start on offense to begin the year scoring three goals or more just three times over their first nine games had turned the corner scoring three goals or more a game in eleven straight games before being held to one goal in 5-1 home loss to Edmonton. That was Dallas goalie Kari Lehtonen first game back after missing seven straight with a groin injury but was solid before the injury with a 7-2-1 with a 2.12 goals against before the injury. Kari Lehtonen is quietly one of the top goalies in the league and I think he will be much better after getting the first one out of the way. Lehtonen has been good against the Blues in his career with a 7-2 record and a 1.64 goals against his best numbers vs any team. The Blues offense is missing three guys and will be starting Brian Elliot in net for the first time since February 11th. Elliot was solid last year with a league best 1.38 goals against with 23 wins in 38 games. I think both goalies will improve in this one and with two inconsistent offense I think the plus money on the five goals is value.

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PPP
5 utes

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Alatex
20* Boston College
15* North Carolina State

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michigan & clippers.

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Rosica 80 Dimer Mich St + 4.5

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Highrollerplays

Wise Guy Insider Play
Michigan State VS. Michigan
NCAAB Michigan -5 (4:00 eastern start time)

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Ness - 10* Michigan

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SB Professor Late NHL Picks 3/3

61. Montreal Canadiens +156

63. Buffalo Sabres +183

65. Edmonton Oilers +132

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SB Professor NBA Original Picks 3/3


7:00 PM
811. Detroit Pistons +13 (service play)

Rest of Games
806. Sacramento Kings -7

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VR 3* Hawks

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Doc's NBA - 3/3

#806 Take Sacramento -7.5 over Charlotte (6 p.m. EST, Sunday)

#809 Take Memphis/Orlando OVER 185 (6 p.m. EST, Sunday)