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Hawkeyes go into NIT final as the best bet in the nation

It's fitting that the No.1 ATS (Against The Spread) team in college basketball will play in a championship game on Thursday.

The Iowa Hawkeyes have been a sports bettor's dream this season going 24-9 ATS, including a current 10-0 ATS run. They opened as1-point favorites against Baylor in the NIT final at Madison Square Garden on Thursday and the total opened at 141.

Iowa has primarily used stifling defense to build up bankrolls. They held opponents in the NIT to 40.9 percent shooting from the field and 34.7 percent shooting from behind the arc. The Hawkeyes are 15th in the country in opponent field goal percentage and ninth in opponent three point percentage on the season.

One Hawkeye has made huge offensive gains in his game also - junior combo guard Devyn Marble has averaged 24.3 points during the NIT, up from his season average of 15.2.

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Mighty Quinn

Mighty missed with the Tigers Wednesday.

Thursday it’s the Mets. The deficit is 90 sirignanos.

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NBA

Hot Teams
-- Bulls covered seven of last nine games, last four on foreign soil. Nets are 5-3 in their last eight games (3-5 last eight HF).
-- Mavericks won four of last five games (10-3 last 13 AU). Nuggets won 17 of last 19 games (7-2 last nine HF).
-- Thunder won four of its last five games (8-2 last ten HF).

Cold Teams
-- Spurs lost four of last six away games (4-0 last four as U).


Totals
-- Over is 7-2-1 in last ten Chicago games.
-- Five of last six Denver games stayed under the total; six of last seven Dallas games went over.
-- Five of last six San Antonio games stayed under the total.

Back-to-backs
-- Brooklyn is 4-1 vs spread at home if it played night before.
-- Denver is 9-5-1 vs spread if it played the night before.
-- San Antonio is 6-3-2 vs spread if it won the night before.

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CBB

Iowa won seven of its last eight games; they're 10-0 vs spread since loss at Nebraska Feb. 23. Hawkeyes (-3) beat Iowa State 80-71 Dec 7, their only game vs Big X opponent this season. Baylor won its last four tilts, scoring 89 ppg; Bears lost to Northwestern by 4 at home Dec 4 in only game vs Big Dozen foe. Baylor played only two starters more than 31 minutes Tuesday, turned ball over only seven times (+4). Iowa played three subs 11+ minutes Tuesday; they were +9 in turnovers (17-8); they are #294 in experience, #35 in bench minutes. Under is 8-4 in last dozen Iowa games. Baylor is #182 in experience, #229 in bench minutes but has best player on court in senior guard Jackson.

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NHL

Hot teams
-- Bruins won six of their last seven home games.
-- Islanders won five of their last six games. Washington won five of last seven.
-- Flyers, Toronto both won their last three games.
-- Canadiens won three of their last four games.
-- Blackhawks won six of their last nine games.
-- Red Wings won five of their last six road games.
-- Edmonton won last five games, allowing seven goals.


Cold teams
-- Carolina lost nine of last 10 games. Lightning lost seven of their last nine road games.
-- Devils lost four in row, seven of last nine games.
-- Winnipeg lost its last four games, outscored 16-5.
-- Nashville lost three of last four games. Columbus lost 12 of its last 15 road games.
-- Blues lost three of their last four games.
-- Coyotes lost eight of their last ten games.
-- Vancouver lost its last two games, outscored 7-2.
-- Kings are 3-4 in last seven games, were blanked in last two home games. Minnesota lost three of its last four games.

Totals
-- Under is 6-2-2 in last ten Tampa Bay games.
-- Under is 9-1-2 in last twelve Boston games.
-- Seven of last ten Islander-Washington games stayed under.
-- Five of last six Philly-Toronto games went over total.
-- Last four Montreal home games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Blue Jacket games went over the total.
-- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Chicago games. Under is 6-1-1 in Blues' last eight.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Detroit games.
-- Last four Oiler-Canuck games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Minnesota-LA games went over the total.

Series records
-- Lightning won three in row, eight of last eleven vs Carolina.
-- Bruins won five in row, nine of last ten games vs New Jersey.
-- Islanders won four of last six games with Washington.
-- Leafs beat Philly 5-2/4-2 this year, after losing nine of previous 10 vs Flyers.
-- Jets lost six of last seven games with Montreal.
-- Predators won five of last seven games with Columbus.
-- Blues lost last four games with Chicago.
-- Red Wings won eight of last nine games with Phoenix.
-- Canucks won five of last seven games with Edmonton.
-- Wild won three of last five visits to Los Angeles.

Back-to-backs
-- Flyers are 1-3 on road if they played night before.
-- Montreal is 5-2 if it played the night before.
-- Oilers are 2-3 if they played the night before, all on the road.
-- Minnesota is 0-2 on road if it played night before (4-0 at home).

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MLB

Hot pitchers
-- Stults is 5-1, 2.98 in his last seven starts.
-- Zimmerman is 3-1, 3.71 in his last six starts.
-- Lee is 4-2, 1.76 in his last eight starts. Braves are 13-1 in Medlen's last 14 starts (8-1, 1.58 in his last 11 starts).

-- Arroyo is 6-3, 2.82 in his last eleven starts. Blanton is 1-1, 3.38 in his last five starts.

-- Guthrie is 3-0, 2.55 in his last seven starts. Floyd is 3-1, 2.52 in his last four outings.
-- MGonzalez is 3-0, 1.93 in his last five starts.
-- Pettitte is 2-2, 2.37 in his last five starts.

Cold pitchers
-- McDonald is 0-2, 13.50 in his last four starts. Wood is 0-2, 4.91 in his last four starts.
-- Gee is 2-4, 4.12 in his last six starts.
-- Leblanc is 1-3, 4.22 in his last six starts.

-- Porcello is 1-2, 5.84 in his last five starts. Pelfrey was 0-0, 2.29 in three starts LY, before getting hurt- he made 31+ starts from '08-'11.
-- RHernandez was 0-3, 9.42 in three starts LY.
-- Griffin is 1-1, 6.85 in his last five starts. Maurer is making MLB debut; he was 9-2, 3.20 in 24 AA starts LY.
-- Dempster is 1-2, 7.71 in his last four starts.
-- Buehrle is 1-2, 4.29 in his last five starts. Myers was a closer LY; he was 7-14, 4.46 in 33 starts for Houston in '11.

Hot teams
-- Mets won first two games, scoring 19 runs.
-- Natonals won first two games, 2-0/3-0.
-- Braves won their first two games, 9-2/7-5.

-- White Sox won their first two games, 1-0/5-2.
-- Red Sox won their first two games, 8-2/7-4.
-- Cleveland won its first two games, 4-1/3-2.

Cold teams
-- San Diego lost its first two games, outscored 19-6.
-- Miami lost its first two games, hasn't scored a run yet.
-- Phillies lost first two games, allowing 16 runs.

-- Kansas City lost its first two games, scoring two runs.
-- Bronx lost its first two games, allowing 15 runs.
-- Toronto lost its first two games, scoring three runs.

Totals
-- Five of last seven Wood starts went over the total.
-- Five of last six Stults starts went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Zimmerman starts went over total.
-- Lee's last eight starts stayed under the total.

-- Six of last seven Blanton starts stayed under the total.

-- Four of last five Porcello starts went over the total.
-- Eight of last eleven Guthrie starts stayed under total.
-- Four of last five MGonzalez starts stayed under total.
-- Four of last five Griffin starts went over the total.
-- Three of last four Dempster road starts went over total.
-- Six of last eight Buehrle home starts stayed under.

Umpires
-- Chi-Pitt-- Home side won nine of last ten Cuzzi games.
-- SD-NY-- Home side won last seven Hudson games; last four went over.
-- Mia-Wsh-- Eight of last ten Schrieber games went over total.
-- Phil-Atl-- Home team won last five Foster games.

-- LAA-Cin-- Home team is 13-4 in last 17 Bucknor games; seven of last nine games went over.

-- Det-Min-- Favorites won 11 of last 12 Hickox games.
-- KC-Chi-- Nine of last twelve Wendelstedt games stayed under.
-- Balt-TB-- Four of last five Reynolds games stayed under.
-- Sea-A's-- All three Tumpane games LY went over total.
-- Bos-NY-- Underdogs won five of last seven Dimuro games.
-- Cle-Tor-- Five of last seven Barksdale games stayed under; over last six years, home side is 126-70 with Barksdale behind plate.

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DCI College Basketball
The Daniel Curry Index

04/04/13 Prediction

Season
Straight Up: 3904-1365 (.741)
ATS: 1901-1927 (.497)
ATS Vary Units: 5269-5591 (.485)
Over/Under: 635-598 (.515)
Over/Under Vary Units: 732-730 (.501)

National Invitation Tournament
Championship at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Iowa 73, Baylor 69

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DCI Pro Basketball
The Daniel Curry Index

04/04/13 Predictions

Season
Straight Up: 730-348 (.677)
ATS: 584-523 (.528)
ATS Vary Units: 1459-1314 (.526)
Over/Under: 570-537 (.515)
Over/Under Vary Units: 761-680 (.528)

BROOKLYN 94, Chicago 91
DENVER 113, Dallas 102
OKLAHOMA CITY 107, San Antonio 101

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DCI Pro Hockey
The Daniel Curry Index

04/04/13 Predictions

Season: 201-134 (.600)

BOSTON 3, New Jersey 2
TORONTO 4, Philadelphia 3
N.Y. Islanders vs. WASHINGTON: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Tampa Bay vs. CAROLINA: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
MONTREAL 4, Winnipeg 2
NASHVILLE 3, Columbus 2
CHICAGO 3, St. Louis 2
VANCOUVER 3, Edmonton 2
PHOENIX 3, Detroit 2
LOS ANGELES 3, Minnesota 2

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NCAA Basketball Picks

Iowa vs. Baylor

The Hawkeyes look to build on their 9-0 ATS record in their last 9 non-conference games. Iowa is the pick (-1 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Hawkeyes favored by 3 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Iowa (-1 1/2). Here are all of today's games and Saturday's Final Four picks.


THURSDAY, APRIL 4
Time Posted: 7:00 a.m. EST


Game 707-708: Iowa vs. Baylor (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa 73.663; Baylor 70.049
Dunkel Line: Iowa by 3 1/2; 136
Vegas Line: Iowa by 1 1/2; 142
Dunkel Pick: Iowa (-1 1/2); Under

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Today's MLB Picks

Philadelphia at Atlanta

The Phillies look to build on their 15-4 record in Cliff Lee's last 19 road starts against a team with a winning record. Philadelphia is the pick (+115) according to Dunkel, which has the Phillies favored by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+115). Here are all of today's picks.


THURSDAY, APRIL 4
Time Posted: 6:30 a.m. EST


Game 951-952: Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh (12:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Wood) 13.852; Pittsburgh (McDonald) 15.076
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-150); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-150); Under


Game 953-954: San Diego at NY Mets (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Stults) 14.900; NY Mets (Gee) 14.241
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-145); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+125); Over


Game 955-956: Miami at Washington (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (LeBlanc) 13.903; Washington (Zimmermann) 16.098
Dunkel Line: Washington by 2; 7
Vegas Line: Washington (-260); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-260); Under


Game 957-958: Philadelphia at Atlanta (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Lee) 15.309; Atlanta (Medlen) 14.982
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-135); 7
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+115); Over


Game 959-960: Detroit at Minnesota (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Porcello) 16.326; Minnesota (Pelfrey) 15.353
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-145); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-145); Under


Game 961-962: Kansas City at Chicago White Sox (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Guthrie) 15.294; White Sox (Floyd) 14.708
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-125); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+105); Over


Game 963-964: Baltimore at Tampa Bay (3:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Gonzalez) 16.539; Tampa Bay (Hernandez) 15.937
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-130); 8
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+110); Over


Game 965-966: Seattle at Oakland (3:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Maurer) 16.059; Oakland (Griffin) 16.367
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Oakland (-160); 7
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-160); Under


Game 967-968: Boston at NY Yankees (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Dempster) 14.940; NY Yankees (Pettitte) 14.699
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-125); 8
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+105); Over


Game 969-970: Cleveland at Toronto (7:07 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Myers) 14.356; Toronto (Buehrle) 15.479
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Toronto (-160); 9
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-160); Under


Game 971-972: LA Angels at Cincinnati (12:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Blanton) 14.736; Cincinnati (Arroyo) 15.202
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-125); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-125); Under

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Cappers Access

Iowa -1.5
Cubs
Yankees

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Hockey Crusher
Toronto Maple Leafs -132 over Philadelphia Flyers
(System Record: 40-3, lost last game)
Overall Record: 40-30-1

Basketball Crusher
Baylor +1 over Iowa
(System Record: 82-4, lost last 3 games)
Overall Record: 82-62-4

Baseball Crusher
San Diego Padres +127 over NY Mets
(System Record: 5-0, lost last game)
Overall Record: 5-2

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Under 9 runs Cleveland and Toronto

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Today's NHL Picks

Columbus at Nashville

The Blue Jackets look to take advantage of a Nashville team that is coming off a 3-1 win over Colorado and is 3-8 in its last 11 games after allowing 2 goals or less in the previous game. Columbus is the pick (+140) according to Dunkel, which has the Blue Jackets favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Columbus (+140). Here are all of today's picks.


THURSDAY, APRIL 4
Time Posted 8:00 a.m. EST


Game 51-52: Tampa Bay at Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 10.814; Carolina 10.304
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Carolina (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+110); Under


Game 53-54: New Jersey at Boston (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 11.184; Boston 10.922
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-190); 5
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (+165); Over


Game 55-56: NY Islanders at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 12.028; Washington 11.785
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+120); Over


Game 57-58: Philadelphia at Toronto (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 11.857; Toronto 13.083
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-140); Under


Game 59-60: Winnipeg at Montreal (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 9.480; Montreal 12.160
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 2 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-170); Under


Game 61-62: Columbus at Nashville (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 11.177; Nashville 10.956
Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-160); 5
Dunkel Pick: Columbus (+140); Over


Game 63-64: St. Louis at Chicago (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 11.502; Chicago 12.597
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-150); Under


Game 65-66: Detroit at Phoenix (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 12.826; Phoenix 11.165
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix (-120); 5
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+100); Over


Game 67-68: Edmonton at Vancouver (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 11.549; Vancouver 12.105
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-180); 5
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-180); Over


Game 69-70: Minnesota at Los Angeles (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 10.829; Los Angeles 11.982
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-180); 5
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-180); Under

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NBA

Thursday, April 4

NBA doubleheader on TNT: What bettors need to know

Chicago Bulls vs. Brooklyn Nets

If the Chicago Bulls have any hope of moving up to the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference, they have to come away with a victory in Thursday's visit to the Brooklyn Nets. The Bulls trail fourth-place Brooklyn by 2 1/2 games but they have not played well since snapping the Miami Heat's 27-game winning streak. Chicago, which is coming off a four-point defeat at Washington, has won two of three against the Nets.

Brooklyn closed out an eight-game road trip in style, obliterating the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-95 on Wednesday night. The Nets barely broke a sweat, hitting 15-of-18 shots in the second quarter to build a 30-point halftime lead, which allowed coach P.J. Carlesimo to rest his starters late. Marshon Brooks hit his first 10 shots and combined with backcourt mate Deron Williams to score 51 points on 20-of-30 shooting.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, TNT, TSN2

ABOUT THE BULLS (40-33): While Chicago continues to hope for the season debut of recuperating star point guard Derrick Rose, the injuries continue to mount. Top reserve forward Taj Gibson aggravated a knee injury in Tuesday's loss at Washington and is expected to join center Joakim Noah (foot) and guards Marco Belinelli (abdomen) and Richard Hamilton (back) on the sidelines. Carlos Boozer continues to do the heavy lifting on the depleted forward line, registering six double-doubles in his last seven games.

ABOUT THE NETS (43-31): Brooklyn improved to 29-17 since P.J. Carlesimo replaced Avery Johnson. One of Carlesimo's first moves was to shift bruising forward Reggie Evans into the starting lineup. Evans had another monster night on the boards Wednesday, pulling down 18 rebounds in only 27 minutes. Evans has grabbed at least 10 rebounds in 11 consecutive games and 15 of his last 16. He has four games with at least 22 boards during that span and is averaging 19 in his last four games.

TRENDS

*Over is 10-1 in Brooklyn's last 11.
*Chicago is 5-12 ATS in last 17 road meetings against Nets.
*Over is 4-1 in Chicago's last five.
*Bulls are 4-2 ATS this season without Joakim Noah.
*Over is 6-3 this season when Joe Johnson has been out of the lineup.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Nets G Joe Johnson (quadriceps) is expected to return to the lineup after missing five games.

2. The Bulls are 29-14 against the Eastern Conference.

3. The Nets set a franchise record with their 21st road win.



San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder are set up well to narrow their deficit in the competition for the top spot in the Western Conference playoff race. San Antonio has a 1 1/2-game lead as it arrives in Oklahoma City for Thursday’s contest but the Spurs played Wednesday while the Thunder have been off since Saturday. San Antonio also is beat up with guard Manu Ginobili sidelined, and forwards Tim Duncan and Kawhi Leonard and point guard Tony Parker all battling ailments.

The Thunder won four of five games before the lengthy rest that was certainly well-timed. Oklahoma City is 32-5 at home and would love to wrestle homecourt advantage away from the Spurs. “We want to get the best seed possible,” coach Scott Brooks told reporters. “We’re not going to shy away from that. But once you get in the playoffs, anything can happen. Just because you have the 1 or the 2 seed, that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going to advance.” The Spurs downed the Orlando Magic on Wednesday to avoid their first three-game skid of the season. San Antonio is 2-1 against the Thunder this season, with the loss coming in a mid-December visit to Oklahoma City.

TV: 9:30 p.m. ET, TNT

ABOUT THE SPURS (56-19): Spurs coach Gregg Popovich saw the contest against Orlando as a good chance to rest Parker due to the looming clash against Oklahoma City star Russell Westbrook. Parker had played in seven straight games since returning from an ankle injury that forced him to miss eight contests. Duncan (knee) returned to action after a one-game absence but played less than 14 minutes. The status of Leonard (knee) is unclear after he missed his second consecutive contest and swingman Stephen Jackson won’t travel to Oklahoma City after hurting his right ankle against the Magic. Center DeJuan Blair hopes to return after missing the Orlando game with a stomach virus. Ginobili (hamstring) won’t play again in the regular season.

ABOUT THE THUNDER (54-20): Forward Serge Ibaka was a huge difference-maker in Saturday’s victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Ibaka blocked a season-high eight shots and also scored 16 points on 7-of-8 shooting. “Serge Ibaka did a phenomenal job protecting the basket and blocking and altering their shots,” Brooks said afterward. Ibaka has played well against San Antonio this season, averaging 14 points, 14 rebounds and 2.7 rejections. Forward Kevin Durant is averaging 22.7 points and 8.7 rebounds against the Spurs and Westbrook is averaging 21.7 points and 6.7 assists but shooting just 34.8 percent in the three games. Westbrook had 23 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists against the Bucks for his first triple-double of the campaign.

TRENDS

*The home team has won eight of the past 10 meetings SU in this series. The home team is 6-3-1 ATS over the same stretch.
*Last three games in series have gone under, with each total being more than 204.
*The under is 9-4-1 when Manu Ginobili is out of the Spurs' lineup.
*Oklahoma City is 5-1-1 ATS in the last seven meetings.
*The under is 5-0 in the Spurs last five road games.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Spurs knocked off the Thunder on March 11 behind 21 points and 10 rebounds from C Tiago Splitter.

2. Durant is 28-of-29 from the free-throw line over the past three games.

3. Spurs G Danny Green had 20 points in the win over Orlando after averaging just seven over the previous three contests.

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Baylor and Iowa: Square off for NIT Title on Thursday

National Invitation Tournament - Championship Game
Madison Square Garden - New York, NY
Tip-off: Thursday, 9:00 p.m. ET
Line: Even, Total: 141

The NIT concludes Thursday night at Madison Square Garden when Iowa and Baylor clash in what should be a very entertaining basketball game.

The Hawkeyes are 10-0 ATS (8-2 SU) in their past 10 games, and have beaten all four NIT opponents by double-figures. Despite shooting a paltry 42.1% FG, they were still able to put away Maryland 71-60 in Tuesday's semifinal win. The Bears have been winning in this tournament with an explosive offense that has scored 89.0 PPG on 52.1% FG, but they made just 43% of their shots in Tuesday's 76-70 win over BYU. Iowa is 4-2 SU (5-1 ATS) on a neutral court this season, while Baylor is 3-2 (SU and ATS) on a neutral court.

Iowa is not a strong offensive team, averaging just 70.4 PPG (100th in nation) on 42.2% FG (230th in D-I) and 30.9% threes. But this team never takes a possession off defensively, holding teams to 62.5 PPG on 38.9% FG (18th in nation) and 29.5% threes (15th in D-I). This is also a very intelligent team, sporting a 1.21 Ast/TO, while posting 4.9 blocks per game and a +4.8 RPG margin. This is a very deep squad, with 10 players logging more than 11 MPG during the NIT. Junior swingman Roy Devyn Marble (15.2 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 3.0 APG) has been phenomenal in this tournament, scoring at least 21 points in all four NIT games, averaging 24.3 PPG on 49.2% FG and 26-of-32 FT (81%). Marble has also dished out 19 assists with just seven turnovers in the four victories. Sophomore PF Aaron White (12.9 PPG, 6.2 RPG) has also had a strong NIT with 10.0 PPG and 8.3 RPG in the four wins. He's shot poorly from the floor though, making just 9-of-27 shots and 1-of-9 threes, while committing a team-high 10 turnovers. Junior SF Zach McCabe (5.9 PPG, 3.6 RPG) has 8.3 PPG on 50% FG and 7-of-12 threes in the NIT, while senior swingman Eric May (5.1 PPG, 3.7 RPG) has 7.3 PPG on 5-of-7 threes during the NIT, racking up five steals and dishing out 11 assists with zero turnovers.

Baylor shoots a high percentage (45.0% FG) thanks to an unselfish offense averaging 15.0 APG (33rd in D-I). However, the Bears aren't a great three-point shooting team (35.5%), and they really struggle from the foul line, making just 68.9% FT. Baylor is not a particularly strong defensive team either, giving up 66.7 PPG and producing just 6.5 steals per game. Senior PG Pierre Jackson (19.9 PPG) is one of the most dynamic college players in the country with 7.0 APG, a 2.06 Ast/TO ratio and a strong 1.5 SPG. He also shoots 80% from the foul line despite playing so many minutes for this team (34.7 MPG). After receiving just 20 minutes of action in the blowout of Long Beach State, Jackson has been remarkable in the past three games, averaging 23.3 PPG (33-of-38 FT), 13.0 APG, 5.0 RPG and 2.0 SPG. He also has 39 assists and just 10 turnovers in the past three contests. Junior PF Cory Jefferson (13.0 PPG, 8.0 RPG) has sizzled in the NIT, scoring 20.8 PPG on 72% FG with 5.8 RPG. Despite picking up four fouls, Jefferson still scored 21 points on 8-of-11 FG in Tuesday's win over BYU. Freshman C Isaiah Austin (13.0 PPG, 8.3 RPG) started off the NIT with identical games of 13 points and six rebounds, but after a mere five points on 1-of-7 shooting in the quarterfinals, he cranked out 14 points and 10 boards in Tuesday's semifinal win. SG Brady Heslip (8.7 PPG) started the tourney with 16.0 PPG (56% threes), but he failed to score at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, going 0-for-5 from the floor and 0-for-4 from behind the arc. However, SG A.J. Walton (7.1 PPG, 3.5 APG) ended his scoring slump over the first three NIT games (3.0 PPG on 4-of-13 FG) to produce 10 points on 4-of-8 FG in Tuesday's win.

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Cliff Notes -Day Baseball

Cubs at Pirates: Wood is always a dicey proposition. He finished last season with a WHIP of only 1.25 but gave up a ton of jacks. Super-tough on lefties. Pitched well as a whole against the Pirates, save Neil Walker. McDonald had his best year, and although his WHIP was down (far less hits/no less walks) he too gives up the long ball. With the chilly temperature and slight breeze in from RF, looks like yet another under is possible here. Not sure McDonald is worth -150 here, so IMO the value lies with Wood and the Cubs.

Padres-Mets: At first glance we like the Mets, if nothing else as a fade of Stults rather than a play on Dillon Gee. Both these starters have had a hard time keeping the ball in the park as well, which is only magnified by the fact that they both play in pitchers' parks. Limited exposure to either teams' lineup, which would also make me lean under. The Mets had been almost an auto fade against lefties last season, and I don't think the Padres pen is quite as bad as the Mets made them look in game one, so I could see taking the Padres here. Gee's Spring wasn't all that great. I might have considered taking the over here, but in these day games often times starters rest (after night games) so we do need to see the lineups first.

Philadelphia at Atlanta: We love Medlen and his post Tommy-John surgery numbers. The kid went from the pen to starting last year, and had a beastly 0.97 WHIP in 12 starts. He does keep the ball in the park, but I did notice that in limited at bats some of the Phillies had had success. With that in mind, I may make a case for Cliff Lee here. His six wins last year perhaps diminish his value early on, coupled with the lower expectations placed on the Phillies. There's little or no doubt who has the better bullpen. There is supposed to be a significant weather front coming through the area on Thursday, but I do think it'll be through by tomorrow night. However, it should be damp and windy in from RF, so in a pitchers' park we've got to think Braves and under.

Detroit at Minnesota: I've always looked to fade an almost always over valued Porcello. This game for sure we need lineups. Not likely Mauer will catch, and perhaps a switch with he and Doumit at DH. I can certainly see taking the Twins here since they have the momentum from Wednesday's comeback and the Tigers pen three relievers, including Villareal and Benoit (again). Of course that would mean taking the Twins pen again, who costs us Monday, but the hard bets to make are more often than not the ones we win. That total is on the high side of 8.5 after opening on the low side, probably in part because the wind may well be blowing straight out. That and the fact that most of the Tigers have lit up Pelfrey.

Kansas City at Chicago: Lost on the Royals today. Sure enough Santana did the one thing he can do, which is give up bombs. The Royals had their chances and have to feel pretty good about a loss, actually. Guthrie may be under valued early since he had a decent year with the Royals until he had to pitch a few months in Coors Field. Floyd was actually better on the road last season, and is much tougher on right handed hitters, so given all the LHH's in the Royals lineup and the fact that at -125 they're begging for White Sox money, I will take the Royals.

Baltimore at Tampa Bay: Even as well as the Orioles are hitting, day games at the Trop are almost automatic under bets, or have been over the years. But, this is still Fausto Carmona no matter how you slice it. Upside is he's fare well against the Orioles over the years. Have to think if Showalter named him the number three starter that he's got the confidence that he can duplicate last season. After Monday's Rays bullpen meltdown, and knowing Carmona won't last forever, I could see taking the Orioles here, especially at plus money.

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MLBPredictions
Kevin

2 UNIT = Baltimore Orioles @ Tampa Bay Rays - ORIOLES TO WIN (+117)
Listed Pitchers: Gonzalez vs Hernandez
(Note: I'm risking 2.00 units to win 2.34 units)

**Take note this is an afternoon game**

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5Lines

Total Line for 04/04/2013


(Lost last 3 games)
Today's Winning Team is:
NBA - Denver Nuggets : u208
Cost: -110


Run Line for 04/04/2013


(Lost last 4 games)
Today's Winning Team is:
NBA - Oklahoma City Thunder : -8
Cost: -110

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"Mr Chalk" 2013 MLB Season

Ben lee won on Wednesday with the A's -$142/Mariners.

For Thursday "Mr Chalk" once again likes the A's -$150/Mariners.

"Mr Chalk" is 3-1 + $195 for the 2013 MLB Season.

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BVB-MLB Inc.


Cubs +130
Min +125

SD +127
Phly +125
Col +120
Sea +140
Clev + 143


Season Total 6-7 +$135 ($100 wager per game)

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Hondo

Hondo stayed in the flow with the Metamucils last night for a fifth straight win, but he was betrayed by the Brewers, whose loss left him with only 100 kaats in the kitty.

Today, Mr. Aitch will take a stab with Stults over Gee in the big Citi — 10 units on the Pods. Tonight, he will join forces with the Medlen cartel in Atlanta — 10 units on the Braves.

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StatFox Super Situations™ - FoxSheets

CBB IOWA at BAYLOR

Play Under - Neutral court teams against the total after 3 or more consecutive wins, in a game involving two good teams (60% to 80%)
190-114 over the last 5 seasons. ( 62.5% 64.6 units )
32-19 this year. ( 62.7% 11.1 units )

CBB IOWA at BAYLOR

Play Against - Any team (IOWA) excellent defensive team (<=40%) against a good defensive team (40-42.5%), good ball handling team (<=14.5 TO's) against a poor pressure defense (<=14.5 TO's) after 15+ games
453-572 since 1997. ( 44.2% 9.9 units )
78-117 this year. ( 40.0% -26.2 units )

CBB IOWA at BAYLOR

Play Under - All teams where the first half total is 65.5 to 70.5 in a game involving 2 very good teams - outscoring opponents by 8+ PPG in the 2nd half of the season, after scoring 75 points or more 3 straight games
46-18 over the last 5 seasons. ( 71.9% 26.2 units )
5-5 this year. ( 50.0% -0.5 units )

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StatFox Super Situations™ - FoxSheets

MLB SEATTLE at OAKLAND

Play Against - Any team (SEATTLE) good fielding team from last season - averaged <=0.6 errors/game, after a game where they stranded 3 or less runners on base
30-12 over the last 5 seasons. ( 71.4% 20.1 units )

StatFox Situational Power Trends™ - FoxSheets

MLB BALTIMORE at TAMPA BAY

BALTIMORE is 43-34 (+27.2 Units) against the money line in Road games as a road underdog of +100 or higher over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was: BALTIMORE (3.9) , OPPONENT (4.0)

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handicapping kings

jimmy

baseball

(kings ransom- 2 units) oakland -148 seattle (335pm)

chicago/pittsburgh under 7.5 -120 (1230pm)

nhl

detroit +100 phoenix (10pm)

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StatFox Super Situations™ - FoxSheets

NBA DALLAS at DENVER

Play Under - All teams where the total is greater than or equal to 200 excellent shooting team (>=47.5%) against an average defensive team (43.5-45.5%), hot shooting team - 2 straight games making >=50% of their shots
67-31 since 1997. ( 68.4% 32.9 units )
4-3 this year. ( 57.1% 0.7 units )

NBA DALLAS at DENVER

Play Against - Road teams vs. the money line (DALLAS) after going under the total by more than 24 points in their previous game against opponent after going under the total by 30 or more points total in their last five games
68-28 over the last 5 seasons. ( 70.8% 32.6 units )
9-5 this year. ( 64.3% 2.1 units )

NBA SAN ANTONIO at OKLAHOMA CITY

Play Under - Home teams where the first half total is 100.5 to 105.5 well rested team - playing 6 or less games in 14 days, with a winning record on the season playing another winning team
85-43 over the last 5 seasons. ( 66.4% 37.7 units )
13-8 this year. ( 61.9% 4.2 units )

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MLB Weather Report, April 4; Thunderstorms Coming to Atlanta

Here's the MLB weather report for April 4, with the Phillies-Braves game having a high potential to be rained out:

Los Angeles Angels vs. Cincinnati Reds
Site: Great American Ball Park

Temperatures in the early- to mid-50s with partly cloudy skies and slight winds blowing in from right center field at four mph.

Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Site: PNC Park

Temperatures between the mid-40s and low-50s with clear skies and slight winds coming in from right field at seven mph.

Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins
Site: Target Field

Partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid-40s and wins blowing out to center field at 10 mph.

San Diego Padres vs. New York Mets
Site: Citi Field

Temperatures in the mid-50s with clear skies. Winds getting stronger throughout the game, starting at seven mph and going as high as 11 mph towards center field. The over was 5-2 in 2012 at Citi Field when the wind blew towards center field.

Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox
Site: U.S. Cellular Field

Temperatures in the mid-50s with partly cloudy skies and winds blowing out to left field at 13 mph. The White Sox were 5-1 in 2012 in games when the wind blows toward left field.

Seattle Mariners vs. Oakland Athletics
Site: O.co Coliseum

Rain is in the forecast in Oakland with, temperatures in the low-60s and winds blowing out towards left field. The A's were 6-0 in 2012 when the wind blew towards left field.

Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals
Site: Nationals Park

Temperatures in the low-50s with winds slightly blowing towards center field at seven mph. The Nationals were 5-1 in 2012 when the wind blew out to center and the under was 2-4.

Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees
Site: Yankees Stadium

Partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid-40s with winds blowing at nine mph out to left field. The Yankees were 7-3 when the wind blew out to left in 2012 and the under was 7-3.

Cleveland Indians vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Site: Rogers Centre

Clear skies and mid-40 temperatures in Toronto. Winds blowing towards right field at 14 mph at first pitch.

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves
Site: Turner Field

There will be rain in Atlanta, and possibly thunderstorms. Temperatures in the mid-40s and winds blowing at six mph in from right field.

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Mike Hook

Tennis Play

BETHANIE MATTEK-SANDS -140 Keys (3 UNITS)

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PAUL LEINER

100* Tigers -145

50* Yankees -125

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Hot Chicks Picks/Britney DeLuca

MLB
Take [960] MINNESOTA +130 to tame the cats again today!

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Bookieshunter

Over 8.5 Tigers/Twins

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Don Best Consensus

Dallas Mavericks at Denver Nuggets
Pick: Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets are incredibly dominant at home, having lost just 3 games at the Pepsi Center all season. They host the Mavs, who have lost 2 of their last 3 games (0-3 ATS). Denver, who is 3-0 ATS in their last 3 games, won the only other meeting this season vs. Dallas, a 106-85 road victory. Play Denver.

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Kevin
MLBPredictions

2 UNIT = Baltimore Orioles @ Tampa Bay Rays - ORIOLES TO WIN (+117)
Listed Pitchers: Gonzalez vs Hernandez
(Note: I'm risking 2.00 units to win 2.34 units)

**Take note this is an afternoon game**

The Orioles and Rays have split their first two games of the series in Tampa Bay, with Baltimore winning the first 7-4 and the Rays winning with a walk off in the bottom of the ninth 8-7 yesterday. The Orioles will go with Miguel Gonzalez who had a great rookie season going 9-4 with a 3.25 ERA, .235 OBA, and 1.21 WHIP over his 15 starts and 18 total appearances. On the road he was 6-2 with a 2.74 ERA last season. Take note that Gonzalez made four starts against the Rays last season with a rough outing in the first and then 3 very solid outings, which included throwing 13.1 scoreless innings at Tropicana Field where he allowed just 4 hits in total. The Rays will send Roberto Hernandez (formerly Fausto Carmona) to the mound today. Last year with Cleveland he had just 3 starts and went 0-3 with a 7.53 ERA over those starts. In 2011 he had a rough season with a 7-15 record, 5.25 ERA, .276 OBA, and 1.40 WHIP over 32 starts. He has only really had two good seasons in his roughly 6 years in the majors. Baltimore has won 7 of their last 10 meetings with Tampa Bay, the Orioles are 7-3 in Gonzalez's last 10 road starts and 4-1 in his last 5 starts overall. With Gonzalez on the mound I like the underdog price we are getting on Baltimore and we will take them for 2 units.

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Wunderdog Sports Free Pick

Game: Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh (12:35 PM Eastern)
Pick: Chicago Cubs +130 (moneyline)

The Chicago Cubs have split the first two games with Pittsburgh. Neither team has displayed much offense, as there have been just 7 total runs scored in their two games. Travis Wood should at the very least keep the Cubs in this one, as his last outing vs. the Pirates showed that he limited them to just one hit in a blowout win. Wood finished strong a year ago, and looks like a pitcher that is going to be a keeper. The same can't be said for McDonald who had all sorts of problems with this Cubs lineup a year ago, as he was 0-2 with a 7.04 ERA, dropping all of his last six starts a year ago as a favorite. Take Chicago.

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Today's NBA Picks

Chicago at Brooklyn

The Bulls look to take advantage of a Brooklyn team that has a 1-5 ATS record in its last 6 home games against a team with a winning road record. Chicago is the pick (+4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Nets favored by only 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+4 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.


THURSDAY, APRIL 4
Time Posted: 10:30 a.m. EST


Game 701-702: Chicago at Brooklyn (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 120.008; Brooklyn 122.603
Dunkel Line & Total: Brooklyn by 2 1/2; 189
Vegas Line & Total: Brooklyn by 4 1/2; 185 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+4 1/2); Over


Game 703-704: Dallas at Denver (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 116.057; Denver 130.531
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 14 1/2; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 7; 208
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-7); Under


Game 705-706: San Antonio at Oklahoma City (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 122.189; Oklahoma City 131.069
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 9; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 7 1/2; 202
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-7 1/2); Under

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Hoopsgooroo

951 Cubs +135 @ 12:35p
971 Angels Even @ 12:35p
954 Mets -155 @ 1:10p
959 Tigers -145 @ 1:10p
962 White Sox -125 @ 2:10p
964 Rays -120 @ 3:10p
968 Yanks -125 @ 7:05p
969 Indians +150 @ 7:05p
Indians/Jays under 9
957 Phillies +110 @ 7:10p

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Jimmy Boyd 4/4

5(CBB) Louisville -10.5 (Saturday 4/6)
5(MLB) Detroit Tigers ML -135

4(MLB) Philadelphia Phillies ML +116

3(CBB) Iowa -2
3(NBA) Dallas Mavericks +7

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ASL Sports Group

Marlins ML +200
Twins ML +130
Cubs Under 7

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Tampasports- la angels m.line

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Sam Martin 20* mlb

Atlanta Braves

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Chris Jordan 1500*

Baylor +1

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LEGIT PICKS

Thursday 4/4/13 Plays...

3* CUBS/PIRATES (UNDER 7 / +110) (9:35AM PST)

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Sports Cash System Play of the Day:


Atlanta Braves -126 over Philadelphia Phillies


(System Record: 62-1, Won last 3 games)
Overall Record: 62-44-8

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RickJ's Handicapping Picks Thursday Baseball Plays


1/2 Unit
967 BOS-R Dempster
968 NYY-A Pettitte U8 -110

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Stephen Nover

NY Yankees

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Wunderdog Sports Free Pick

Game: Chicago at Brooklyn (7:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: Chicago +5 (-110)
Winning in the NBA on the road is never easy, but the Chicago Bulls have done a great job this season away from the United Center. They remain as only one of eight NBA teams above the .500 mak on the road. Brooklyn is a tired team that is coming off of eight straight road games. They played last night in Cleveland, so they are not likely to be sharp for this one. The Bulls have covered five straight vs. the NBA Atlantic, and overall have covered their last four against a winning team. The Nets have struggled against teams with a winning road record at home, where they are just 1-5 ATS in their last six. Take the dog here, and go with Chicago.

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Sports Pickin

NHL

Detroit ML
Carolina ML

MLB

New York (A) ML
Kansas City ML

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Andy Iskoe | CBB Sides
double-dime bet
707 Iowa -1.5 (-110) Hilton (http://www.pregame.com/en/main/sports-betting-lines-odds/) vs 708 BaylorAnalysis: Both teams have won 4 straight games to reach the NIT Finals. Iowa has covered all 4 wins whereas Baylor is 3-1 ATS, failing to cover in its home win over Arizona State. Iowa has been red hot going back to the latter stages of the regular season as the Hawkeyes have covered 10 straight games (including 3 as dogs). In non-conference play this season Baylor is 13-4 SU but just 7-5 ATS. Iowa is 15-2 SU in non-conference play, 10-3 ATS with 9 straight non-conference covers dating back to early December. It's last 2 wins in the NIT were over Maryland and Virginia, a pair of ACC bubble teams with the win over Virginia on the road. Prior to the semis Baylor played all 3 NIT games at home. Iowa has shown steady progress all season and is the pick to get past a Baylor team that tended to stagnate more often this season than build upon momentum.


Pick Made: Apr 3 2013 11:42PM PST

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Feist
1-8-2 the past 3 days.

Tampa Bay Lighting
Phillies
Brooklyn Nets

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Rocky Atkinson | NHL Money Line
double-dime bet
66 PHO (-105) (http://www.pregameaction.com/?page_id=4)5dimes (http://www.5dimes.com/) vs 65 DETAnalysis: Double Dime NHL play

Pick Made: Apr 4 2013 7:26AM PST

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spartan | MLB Money Line
dime bet
970 TOR (-157) (http://www.pregameaction.com/?page_id=7)BetOnline (http://www.betonline.ag/) vs 969 CLE Analysis:

Pick Made: Apr 4 2013 8:14AM PST

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Stephen Nover | MLB Money Line
double-dime bet
968 NYY (-116) (http://www.pregameaction.com/?page_id=5)bodog (http://sports.bovada.lv/) vs 967 BOSAnalysis:The Yankees are going to be bad this year. But I don't see them getting swept by Boston. Andy Pettitte and Rick Dempster will see to that.

Pettitte is 40, but still effective and a clutch pitcher. The Yankees already need him. Pettitte missed three months last season due to a broken leg. He was effective, though, when he was healthy composing a 2.87 ERA. He also was consistent holding opponents to three runs or less in nine of his 12 starts.

Dempster is a National League pitcher. He should not have come to the American League. His splits last season was a 2.25 ERA with the Cubs and and a 5.09 ERA in the AL. Dempster is 0-4 with a 7.62 ERA in five career starts versus the Yankees.


Pick Made: Apr 4 2013 8:27AM PST

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Greg Shaker | MLB Money Line
dime bet
957 PHI (+117) (http://www.pregameaction.com/?page_id=4)5dimes (http://www.5dimes.com/) vs 958 ATLAnalysis: There is no doubt that the Braves have had great success when Medlen has been on the mound but his Spring raised a lot of eyebrows and the fact is, he is not up to snuff. Clifford has always thrown well verses these Braves and the price that we are getting with him is undeniably one of the best we will get this year. Those and other reasons have my numbers with Philly winning 54.3% of the time here and with the current number I will play 1%..

Pick Made: Apr 4 2013 6:31AM PST

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Stephen Nover | MLB ML - Thursday, Apr 4 2013 1:10PM
ML 953 SDP (+140) Bodog (http://www.pregameaction.com/?page_id=5) vs 954 NYM double-dime bet

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VR

3* MAX BOMB
Yankees

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Swami stat play of week
Braves

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Indian Cowboy's Picks For College Basketball


5* BASEBALL SELECTION TODAY! (3PM). 1st Step-Out of Baseball Season!

College Ball: 20-13 Run (3-1 Run), $1900 since March 2nd. Solid call on the George Mason/Santa Clara Under 147 Yesterday. We had a winning month of March in College Basketball and we have started April the right way (2-1). Let's keep rolling today:

4-0 Yesterday! Winning in MLB/NBA/College Ball and NHL! 11-4 over the Last 4 Days in all Sports!

4-Unit Play. #707. Take Iowa -2 over Baylor (Thursday @ 9pm est).

I think Iowa is the better team here and their defense will be key in doing well today. You have to give Iowa's program a lot of credit as despite the limited resources and recruiting compared to other Big10 teams, or the fact that this team did not go to the Dance, this team is still playing in the post-season and has had a good showing this year. Iowa has played in the best basketball conference in America this year, coached well by Fran McCaffery, beat Virginia on the road by 11, beat Maryland by 11, sports a top 20 defense and a top 35 offense to boot. Compare that with who sports a top 80 defense and I think that will be the key today. Iowa has the ability to play great defense and this is a team that beat Wisconsin at home and nearly beat Michigan State and Indiana this year losing by a couple of points to each team. I suspect they will frustrate Baylor's athleticism by grinding out the pace which will work to their favor. When Baylor played BYU, BYU likes to run a bit more but this Iowa team will make this a possession game and though I think Scott Drew is a great coach and he has put Baylor Basketball on the map, I believe that Coach McCaffery is the better game planner and he'll have his boys ready to play this evening with the right scheme.


Indian Cowboy's Picks For NBA Basketball


4-Unit Play. #701. Take Chicago Bulls +4.5 over Brooklyn Nets (Thursday @ 7:05pm est).The Brooklyn Nets have made their way back to the Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York after a lengthy road trip that concluded with a blow-out of the Cleveland Cavaliers last night. The Nets are (3-9) ATS in their last (12) home games and (5-13) ATS in their last (18) home games following a road trip of (7) or more days. The Nets have to out-score their opponents to win as Brooklyn is loaded with veteran guys who have proven to be offense first. Chicago continues to be the forgotten commodity in the Eastern Conference. But head coach Tom Thibodeau is terrific and the Bulls have won without Rose in the past. They have relied on their strong defense to win games this season. They were also the best rebounding team in the NBA last year. The Bulls HC Tom Thibodeau knows that defense wins championships and defense is the trademark in the way their teams play the game. Chicago has covered this game twice and the Bulls team has a feel for the Nets squad this year. The Bulls beat this team 96-85 at home earlier this year and though the Nets have revenge, I suspect the Nets will not be as excited to play a Bulls team that just lost to the Wizards, who is out without Rose or Noah as well. With Brooklyn coming off a huge win against Cleveland on the road, and given how small this line has opened up, don't be a bit surprised to see the Bulls roll in and look to bounce-back from the ugly Wizards loss and win this game Outright. Our last selection was against the Bulls against the Wizards and our selection today, will be on the Bulls given this spot. The Bulls are 4-0 ATS when they face a team with a straight up winning record and the Nets are 2-8 ATS when they face a team with a straight up winning record.
Indian Cowboy's Picks For NHL Hockey
4-Unit Play. #62. Take Nashville -150 over Columbus (Thursday @ 8:05pm est).

Nashville is the better team here and this is not a bad price to lay with them on home ice. This is a Nashville team that is 10-3-4 at home thus far this season and they beat Columbus 5-2 earlier this year and did lose to them 4-3 in the early game before that. Nashville is aware that they cannot take this team lightly or they can lose like the first game they faced them in rather than the second result. In fact, Columbus has beat them in 2 out of 3 games this year which serves as a motivation for this team to do well to even the series up as the better team. Plus, Nashville has won 4 of its last 5 at home, Columbus is 4-10-2 away from home, the Blue Jackets are 16-46 in their last set of road games and the Predators are 35-16 in their last 51 home games. The Blue Jackets are also 3-23 in their last 26 meetings in Nashville.

Indian Cowboy's Picks For Major League Baseball

5-Unit Play. #963. Take Baltimore +105 over Tampa Bay (Thursday @ 3:10pm est).

Both these teams are 1-1 thus far this young season. Baltimore is a well coached team and as they come off a 7-8 loss yesterday and look to bounce-back, plus having a pitcher in Gonzalez who went 9-4 with a 3.25 era last year, I suspect that they will have a good chance to do well today. The Orioles have put together a good group of players and the fact that this young man has shot up from the minors into the rotation says a lot about his preparation and what this organization thinks of him. Plus, the Rays are 1-1 with a 3.38 era against him lifetime which is a good spot to have for a game that could be high scoring such as yesterday. Roberto Hernandez is 4-4 with a 5.40 era against the Orioles lifetime and he is 2-1 with a 4.94 lifetime in Tropicana Field. If you look at the numbers closer, you will find that at least 5 players on the Orioles lineup have a lifetime batting average of at least .333 against Gonzalez (minimum of 7 at bats). I like Baltimore here to bounce-back with the better pitcher this afternoon.

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Robert Ferringo's Picks For NHL Hockey
5-Unit Pick Take Under (5.5) Winnipeg at Montreal (7:35 pm, Thursday, April 4th)
Please note this is our "Game Of The Week"
This total opened (5.5) with anywhere from -1.15 to -1.20 to the under but the initial movement has been to the over of (5.5) goals, I however don't agree with the early action. Montreal played in Philadelphia last night and blew a 3-2 lead losing the game 5-3 pushing the game over the total. The loss was costly losing their top offensive playmaker with Thomas Plekanec who took a shot of his foot, Plekanec is very doubtful tonight. The Canadiens will also havebackup goalie Peter Budaj in net which is way I think the early money has come in on the over but Budaj has been solid this year when he has had the chance with a 1.60 goals against while winning his last five chances. The Winnipeg Jets have played the most games in the league and find themselves in a dog fight to win the division mainly because of a four game losing streak. Winnipeg is a team that doesn't score much and needs to play sound defensive hockey to win, over that four game losing streak they have allowed 16 goals averaging four goals against over this slump. I think we will see the Jets tighten it up here against Montreal and after the Canadiens defensive lapse in Philadelphia last night I expect the same, play under here.

2-Unit Pick Take Over (5) New Jersey at Boston (7pm, Thursday, April 4th)
This is another total that has moved against us so far with it opening up at (5) with over money attached before turning into under money attached to the five goal total. The Bruins who have struggled on offense went out and traded for Jaromir Jagr who in my opinion was the best pick up that any team made to improve their hockey club. I realize that Jagr is older but he is still a great playmaker that will make others around him better and improve a weak power play. This building will be jumping tonight, I think we will see a more offensive game from both clubs and that with a total that suggest it will be low scoring gives us very good value to go over.

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RickJ's Handicapping Picks Thursday Baseball Plays
1/2 Unit
961 KC-J Guthrie
962 CHW-G Floyd -116

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Wunderdog nhl
1.0* nj ML +170
1.0* Tampa bay ML +105
2.5* phi/tor under 5.5 +110
2.0* Winn/mtl under 5.5 -115
0.5* chi/stl under 5.5 -130
1.0* edm/van over 5 -125
1.0 * min/la over 5 -115

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Vegas Sharp
(Posted tickets on Twitter)

Angels ML
Mets -1.5
Royals/White Sox Under
Orioles/Rays Under

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Kyle hunter

Nats -1.5
Mi/Cuse un131

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Sean Michaels
25 Dime
Washington RL

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SportsAtari NBA 4/4

3 moneyline parlay

BKN
SAS
DEN
+150

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Arthur Ralph
Super pk Blue Jays Gold Key Iowa

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Louisville

Big Al
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Syracuse

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MLB | Apr 04 '13 (7:10p)
Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves
Philadelphia Phillies
+116 (http://partners.commission.bz/processing/clickthrgh.asp?btag=a_420b_652) at BetOnline (http://www.betonline.ag/)


15* MLB GAME OF THE NIGHT on Philadelphia Phillies +116

The Philadelphia Phillies will be very hungry for a victory tonight when they take on the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of this series. They have dropped the first two games to their NL East rival, so you can bet they won't be lacking any motivation tonight.

Cliff Lee was the most unlucky starter in the league last year as he went 0-5 through his first 13 outings and didn't get his first victory until July. He took his frustration out on the rest of the league, going 4-2 with a 1.44 ERA while walking three and striking out 56 over his final eight starts.

Lee has owned the Braves recently, going 3-1 with a 0.95 ERA in his last five matchups with three walks and 37 strikeouts. Kris Medlen has posted a 4.09 ERA and 1.636 WHIP in two career starts against Philadelphia, and he was one of the most lucky starters in the league last year. He's being overvalued tonight as a result, while Lee is being undervalued.

Philadelphia is 9-1 against the money line in road games after allowing 8 runs or more over the last 2 seasons. It is coming back to win by 2.8 runs per game in this spot. Roll with the Phillies Thursday.







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NCAA-B | Apr 04 '13 (9:00p)
Iowa vs BAYLOR
Iowa
-2-105 (http://affiliates.5dimes.com/tracking/Affiliate.asp?AffID=af000123&mediaTypeID=633&Image=/tracking/banner/160x600/5dimes-MB-160x600v4.gif&AffUrlID=176) at 5dimes (http://www.5dimes.com/)


25* Big Ten vs. Big 12 GAME OF THE YEAR on Iowa Hawkeyes -2

The Iowa Hawkeyes have been undervalued all season, especially toward the end of the year. That's the case once again tonight as they take on the Baylor Bears in the NIT Championship.

I have been saying throughout this tournament that Iowa is the best team in the NIT, and that will prove to be true as it destroys the overmatched Bears tonight. The Hawkeyes are a perfect 10-0 ATS in their last 10 games overall as oddsmakers have failed to give them the respect they deserve in 10 straight games, and you can make that 11 straight tonight.

While Iowa has posted four double-digit victories in a row to reach the Championship Game, Baylor has escaped with a couple close wins against Arizona State (89-68) and BYU (76-70) to get here. Even its 11-point win over Providence (79-68) was a 3-point game with about 4 minutes to go.

Common opponents are a great way to compare teams. Both Iowa and Baylor have faced two of the same teams this year in Iowa State and Northwestern. The Hawkeyes are 4-0 against those two teams while outscoring them by an average of 14.2 points/game. The Bears are 0-3 against those two teams, getting outscored by 5.7 points/game.

Iowa is 14-1 ATS when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 80%) this season. The Hawkeyes are 10-0 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Iowa is 9-0 ATS in its last 9 non-conference games. These three trends combine for a 33-1 (97%) system backing the Hawkeyes. Bet Iowa Thursday.







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NBA | Apr 04 '13 (9:05p)
Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets
Dallas Mavericks
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15* NBA GAME OF THE NIGHT on Dallas Mavericks +7

The Dallas Mavericks have fought very hard to get back in position to make a run at the 8th and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. They trail the Los Angeles Lakers by just 2.5 games for that final spot, and they aren't about to give up now.

Dallas catches the Denver Nuggets in a great spot tonight. Denver is coming off a big road win over the Utah Jazz (113-96) last night as it shot a ridiculous 56.2% from the field. That's the second straight game that it has shot better than 56%. The Nuggets are overvalued as a result, and they'll be tired playing the second of a back-to-back as well.

Home-court advantage means absolutely nothing in this series. In fact, a look at the recent history indicates that you actually want to be the road team. The visitor has won seven of the last nine meetings overall while going a superb 8-1 ATS. Dallas is 3-1 SU & 4-0 ATS in its last 4 meetings in Denver with its only loss coming by a single point.

The Mavericks are 14-2 ATS in their last 16 games following a S.U. loss. Dallas is 20-8 ATS in its last 28 road games. The Mavericks are 25-8 ATS in a road game where the total is 200 to 209.5 over the last 3 seasons. Dallas is 13-2 ATS versus up-tempo teams averaging 83 or more shots/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons. Take the Mavericks Thursday.

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3* Yankees ML

2* Braves ML
2* Bulls +5.5

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Goldsheet LTS

IOWA (-2 1/2) over Baylor 6:00 PM PDT (Game #707)

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Kelso

15 Units
Nets (-4½) over Bulls

NIT Game Of Year
100 Units
Iowa (-2½) over Baylor

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RickJ's Handicapping Picks Thursday Plays



Thursday NHL Play
1/2 Unit
Winnipeg +135


Thursday NBA Play
1/2 Unit
Dallas +7

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ROOT

Billionaire
Iowa (-2½) over Baylor

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Godfather locks:
OKC
Iowa

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Seabass Report for Thursday:
100 UNDER Nets
50 Yankees
50 Phillies
50 Toronto -1 1/2 runs

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Sports Unlimited/Marco D'Angelo

Iowa

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Balfe has Boston

3-0 so far

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Gomes:

2-8 last night.

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957 PHI / 958 ATL UNDER 6.5 5dimes (http://www.5dimes.com/)

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Thursday 4/4/13 Plays...

5* IOWA -2.5 (6PM PST)

3* PHILLIES/BRAVES (OVER 6.5 / -105) (4:10PM PST)

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