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ACC/Big Ten Challenge betting cheat sheet

Illinois Fighting Illini at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (+1)

Rayvonte Rice sat out last season after transferring from Drake to Illinois, but the junior guard has made up for lost time in sparking the Illini to a 7-0 start. Rice averaged 16.1 points two years ago for Drake, and has led the Illini in scoring four times in seven games. The Illini have been tough when the opposition shoots from long-range, ranking 11th nationally in 3-point defense at 34.9 percent.

Georgia Tech returns home after a pair of disappointing losses to Mississippi and St. John’s in the Barclays Center Classic, in which the Yellow Jackets were unable to put two good halves together. Solomon Poole came off the bench to score 24 points in the loss to Mississippi, but no other Yellow Jackets’ player scored more than 11 points in either of Georgia Tech’s two defeats this weekend.

TRENDS:

* Fighting Illini are 4-0 ATS in their last four vs. Atlantic Coast.
* Over is 7-0 in Yellow Jackets last seven vs. Big Ten.
* Yellow Jackets are 0-5 ATS in their last five vs. Big Ten.

Indiana Hoosiers at Syracuse Orange (-6)

Indiana entered the 2013 NCAA Tournament as an offensive juggernaut capable of winning it all, but Syracuse’s 2-3 zone proved to be too much for the top overall seed to overcome. The Hoosiers are much younger this time around, but rebounded from their only loss of the season with last Tuesday’s rout of Evansville. This game will mark the first time these teams have played on a campus site in six all-time meetings. The Hoosiers lead the nation in rebound margin at plus-18 and are fifth in field-goal percentage defense (35.1).

The Orange improved to 9-0 all-time in Maui, thanks in large part to tournament MVP C.J. Fair, who scored 24 points in the title game. Tyler Ennis averaged 17 points, six assists and four steals while committing only two turnovers during the event. Syracuse has started no worse than 9-0 over the previous five seasons and is 4-1 all-time against Indiana.

TRENDS:

* Over is 3-0-1 in Orange last four overall.
* Hoosiers are 4-0 ATS in their last four road games.
* Orange are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Penn State Nittany Lions at Pittsburgh Panthers (-14)

Penn State guard D.J. Newbill hasn’t scored less than 15 points in a game this season and is 20-for-32 from the field in the last two games, including 6-for-11 from 3-point range. The loss to Mississippi in Saturday's championship game at the Barclays Center Classic ended a five-game winning streak for the Nittany Lions, their longest in five years. Penn State began the week with the third-fewest turnovers in Division I, giving the ball away just under nine times a game.

Pittsburgh’s go-to guy is Lamar Patterson, who is coming off the best week of his five-year career after averaging 21.7 points and shooting 56.8 percent from the floor in three games. Patterson needs 86 points, 53 rebounds and 89 assists to become the third player in Pittsburgh history to record 1,000 points, 500 rebounds and 400 assists in a career.

TRENDS:

* Favorite is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings.
* Nittany Lions are 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings.
* Panthers are 0-4 ATS in their last four vs. Big Ten.

Michigan Wolverines at Duke Blue Devils (-7)

With the Wolverine's leading scorer Nik Stauskas sidelined, Zak Irvin recorded a career-high 24 points against Coppin State and was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week. Michigan is 3-9 all-time in Cameron Indoor Stadium and has not won at the venue since 1996.

Although Duke is 21-8 all-time against the Wolverines, the Blue Devils look to rebound after falling to 0-2 against ranked foes following Friday’s loss to No. 2 Arizona in the NIT Season Tip-Off title game. Jabari Parker, who saw his seven-game streak of scoring 20 points or more snapped with 19 against the Wildcats, became only the second player over the last 10 years (Texas’ Kevin Durant in 2006) to open his college career with such a run.

TRENDS:

* Over is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
* Blue Devils are 1-4 ATS in their last five games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
* Over is 13-3 in Wolverines last 16 vs. Atlantic Coast.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Iowa Hawkeyes (-9.5)

Notre Dame gets its first taste of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge with a visit to Carver-Hawkeye Arena to face No. 24 Iowa. One of the keys to Notre Dame's success going forward is the play of junior swingman Pat Connaughton, who has had periods of inactivity this season. Against Army, he took just three shots, but he followed that up with his third career double-double with 18 points and 10 boards against Cornell Sunday.

After playing three games in three days in the Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas, then a longer than expected trip home, there's a school of thought that Iowa could be run down for the matchup with Notre Dame. But Hawkeyes coach Fran McCaffery doesn't see it that way. “These kids are in great shape,” McCaffery told the Iowa City-Press Citizen. “It's something we prepared for. These guys have been through those kinds of trips.”

TRENDS:

* Over is 4-1 in Hawkeyes last five home games.
* Fighting Irish are 1-4-1 ATS in their last six games overall.
* Over is 7-1 in Fighting Irish last eight overall.

Florida State Seminoles at Minnesota Golden Gophers (-3)

Florida State has lost two of its last three games, including a heartbreaking 67-66 loss to No. 12 Florida on Nov. 29. Boris Bojanovsky scored a season-high 14 points on 6-of-6 shooting in the loss to Florida. Miller leads the team in average minutes (28.7), points per game (15.1), free throw percentage (94.3) and total assists (24).

The Golden Gophers bounced back from two consecutive defeats in the Maui Invitational tournament with an 83-68 victory over Chaminade to secure seventh place in the competition. Minnesota will be back in the friendly confines of Williams Arena and hopes to make it two straight wins over the Seminoles after beating them 77-68 in Tallahassee in the 2012 edition of the challenge.

TRENDS:

* Seminoles are 4-0 ATS in their last four road games.
* Seminoles are 1-6 ATS in their last seven vs. Big Ten.
* Golden Gophers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six home games.

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Crystal Palace v West Ham: What bettors need to know

December is a busy month in the Barclays Premier League and we see a flurry of midweek activity right off the bat in the first week of the month. Wednesday sees a generous portion of nine games on the board, but first, Tuesday brings one game involving a pair of struggling clubs.

We talk to Aron Black of Bet365 about the action coming in on Tuesday's lone fixture.

Crystal Palace v West Ham (+220, +230, +145)

Why bet Crystal Palace: Palace couldn't parlay a draw and a win into consistent football as it struggled to a 1-0 defeat to Norwich on the weekend. The Eagles and new manager Tony Pulis will look to reverse their fortunes as they have posted just one victory in their last 10 matches. Having home field on their side, coupled with West Ham's poor form away from Upton Park, and the Eagles could be poised to grab some points.

Key players out/doubtful: Adlène Guédioura, Yannick Bolasie, Jerome Thomas, Patrick McCarthy

Why bet West Ham: The Hammers finally grabbed a victory on the weekend - their first since defeating Spurs 3-0 back on Oct. 6. The club has struggled to score goals but were able to put three past an awful Fulham side in their last game. The Coles, Carlton and Joe, provided the second and third goals respectively, and if the Hammers can put goals on the board, their solid defending is capable of taking care of the rest.

Key players out/doubtful: Mladen Petric, Andy Carroll, Ricardo Vaz Te, Winston Reid

2012-13 fixture result: N/A

Key betting note: The Hammers have scored just four goals in their six matches away from home.

Where the action is: "Action has been siding more with the away side at prices from +160 down to the current +145, the draw sees more action than a home win. Given the lack of first choice striker in recent games for West Ham, and lack of goals overall for Palace, goal scorer markets are very quiet, however the Total Goals market sees many siding with a high scoring affair. Regardless the stats, over 2.5 at +120 is a very popular play."

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Capping the calendar: December's best/worst NFL bets
By MARC LAWRENCE

And down the stretch they come.

With December upon us, the 2013 NFL season heads in to the final quarter of the season and with it our final take on monthly teams trends.

Please note that all trends are ATS (Against The Spread) unless noted otherwise. Enjoy…

HOME TEAMS

• Good: Whether Seattle had a good team or a not so good team, they always are tough to beat at home. This is true in December as well at 31-15 ATS. Besides the big Monday night battle with New Orleans, their final two games of the season are at Century Link Field against Arizona and St. Louis.

• Keep an eye on (Good): Aaron Rodgers is expected to return and Green Bay head coach Mike McCarthy has stated his team needs a 4-0 finish to have a shot at the playoffs. At home this month, the Packers are 30-16 ATS and Atlanta along with Pittsburgh will visit, giving them two shots at covers.

• Keep an eye on (Bad): Large group to keep an eye on here. St. Louis is 16-26 ATS and will have NFC South teams New Orleans and Tampa Bay in weeks 15-16.

The New York Jets slate of Miami, Oakland and Cleveland is not necessarily foreboding, but the offense is sure to have coal left in the stocking of the quarterback position. Gang Green is 16-30 ATS in New Jersey.

New Orleans is 18-32 ATS at home and at least part of this in recent years is they have wrapped up the division late in the season and are playing backups. Before Drew Brees and Sean Payton, they just stunk.

Oakland has been a play against home team no matter the month for years and facing Kansas City and Denver is not likely to improve their chances.

AWAY TEAMS

• Good: The hottest team in the NFL, Carolina, has been road warriors for years and is a sensational 24-12 ATS in the final month of the year. The Panthers have a HUGE game at New Orleans on Dec. 8 and end the season at hapless Atlanta.

• Bad: This flies under the radar unless you are sharp handicapper or a Bears fan. Chicago is Grinch-like 11-32 ATS in road games, stealing money from its followers and makes trips to Cleveland and Philadelphia in consecutive weeks. Wonder what those in Whoville will be thinking?

Before Jim Harbaugh arrived, San Francisco was ripe play against material late in the season, accounting for their 16-32 ATS figure. They will go to Tampa Bay and Arizona to improve that number.

• Keep an eye on (Bad): Like cold weather in the Midwest and East this time of year, Dallas struggling on the road fits the season. The Cowboys are 19-32 ATS away and will be in the Windy City for a Monday night affair and at the hated Redskins just before Christmas, trying to win a division title.

FAVORITES

• Bad: The weather might be nice in South Florida, but the Miami Dolphins are scarier than room full of Santa Clauses when doling out points. The Fins are a miserable 20-41 ATS as favs. Two contests to possibly be careful of the Dolphins are Week 16 at Buffalo and the season finale versus the Jets.

• Keep an eye on (Good): Green Bay is a fantastic 44-23 in December and if Rodgers stays healthy, they will be favored in their two home games. But with how unsightly the defense has become, little chance they will be a favorite at Dallas or Chicago.

• Keep an eye on (Bad): We won’t know for sure, but Dallas could be favored as many as three times this month and conceivably four if the public likes them against the Bears. At 18-33 ATS, it might be wise to find another team to consider for this role. Note: Tony Romo is 4-14 ATS as a favorite during December in his NFL career.

The New York Jets will be handing out points to Oakland and Cleveland, but with their quarterback situation and a 14-26 ATS mark, this might be harder to swallow than Aunt Margaret’s fruitcake.

UNDERDOGS

• Good: With Carolina being such a good wager on the road, naturally they would be a Play On underdog. However, with this year’s team, fewer opportunities will be available and just the Dec. 8th matchup at New Orleans should place them in this role.

Besides Carolina, Seattle also fits the bill and they are 39-19 ATS on the receiving end of digits and they might see only one or two points at San Francisco on the second Sunday of the month.

• Bad: With how bad the Chicago Bears defense is in 2013, they should be a frequent underdog in December and could well add onto an abysmal 16-34 ATS mark.

• Keep an eye on (Good): New England is 21-11 ATS in the underdog role and only a trip Baltimore could place them in that position this month.

The New York Giants are notorious closers and are a sparkling 31-18 ATS as a pooch. This year’s team lacks the same qualities of more recent vintage and they might be hard-pressed to match previous levels at San Diego, vs. Seattle and at Detroit in the middle games of the month.

• Keep an eye on (Bad): St. Louis in November showed signs of improvement, but with three division road games and hosting New Orleans, hard to imagine they will improve as underdogs at 19-33 ATS.

DIVISION

• Good: No team in any month can match Carolina’s 23-8 ATS record versus division opponents and they will have four shots against their rivals to close 2013.

New England is also very good at 28-14 ATS, being the dominant team for more than a decade in the AFC East. The Patriots will be at Miami on the 15th and host Buffalo in the final game of the season.

• Keep an eye on (Bad): Starting the month as part of a large group of 5-6 teams with a chance to be a wild card club, Miami will play in division four times and with how the Jets and Buffalo are playing, the Dolphins could make a move. They will have to overcome the ghosts of December past with a 16-31 ATS mark.

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NFL line watch: Titans backers should act fast
By ART ARONSON

Each week during the pro football season, Covers Expert Art Aronson looks at the NFL odds and tells you which spread to bet now, which one to bet later, and which total to watch as the week plays out.

Spread to bet now

Tennessee Titans (+13.5) at Denver Broncos

If you like the Titans to keep this one close, then I'd recommend jumping on this line as fast as possible. While you can still get a 13.5 at 5Dimes as of printing, for the most part 12 is the predominating number across the board. It's likely to drop even lower.

Tennessee is coming off a hard-fought 22-14 loss in Indianapolis last week and catches a somewhat complacent home side coming off its second victory of the season over division rival Kansas City. As good as Denver is, there is no question that this sets up as a natural "letdown/trap" game for the Broncos, with a contest vs. division rival San Diego next week.

While the Titans have struggled for bettors at home this year, they've been a non-stop profit buffet on the road all season, going a near-perfect 5-1 ATS so far. Expect this line to continue to drop as the week wares on.

Spread to wait on

St. Louis Rams (+6) at Arizona Cardinals

Divisional contests at this time of year are always important. If you think the Rams can bounce back from their 23-13 setback at San Francisco last week and hand the Cardinals a second-straight loss, I'd recommend waiting a bit closer to kick-off before getting involved with this one.

This line opened at 6 and while that is pretty much the predominating number across the board as of printing, there is a 6.5 (Pinnacle) and even a 7 (5Dimes) available right now as well. I think this number could go even higher. Bettors are jumping on Arizona as it looks to bounce back from its first loss in four games and to avenge a 27-24 setback in St. Louis in Week 1.

With two straight on the road, including a game in Seattle on December 22nd, this contest takes on added importance for the home side. Expect this line to continue to climb as we get closer to kickoff.

Total to watch

Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos (50.5)

Once again we look to the Denver Broncos for this week's total to watch. Denver has seen the total go 10-2 this year, 5-1 at home and 5-1 on the road.

As mentioned above, the Broncos most recently beat the Chiefs for a second time in the last three weeks, a 35-28 barn-burner, the total sailing above the posted number of 49.5 in that one.This total opened at 50.5, but is already starting to drop, with 50's and even a 49.5 on the board as of printing (5Dimes).

Tennessee has seen the total go 2-3-1 on the road so far this year. If you're planning no playing the "under", consider getting involved as soon as possible.

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See spot. See spot bet: This week's best spot bet opportunities

Spot bets are classic handicapping practices that have proven profitable no matter what sport you’re betting. Whether it’s a team looking past this week’s opponent, one coming off a hard-fought victory, or a rough patch of schedule, bettors can find value picking their spots.

Letdown spot

The Villanova Wildcats had fun in the sun this past weekend, shocking No. 2 Kansas and edging Iowa in overtime to win the Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas. The Wildcats narrowly avoided a massive letdown against the Hawkeyes in the championship game, overcoming a sloppy first half in which they committed 12 of their 19 turnovers. If it wasn’t for James Bell catching fire from beyond the arc, Villanova would have been a one-hit wonder this weekend.

It will be a shock to the system when the Wildcats return home. Not only does the bitter cold of Philadelphia sting extra when you’ve been soaking in the tropical heat but Villanova could come crashing back to earth against two tough opponents this week. The Wildcats face off against Big 5 rivals Penn Wednesday and St. Joseph’s Saturday. Be careful of overinflated Villanova’s bubble bursting this week.

Lookahead spot

The Houston Rockets are living up to the preseason hype, jumping out to a 13-5 record and winning five straight games heading into Monday’s matchup with Utah. The Rockets peaked with a 112-106 win over the division-leading Spurs Saturday and can make another huge statement in the Western Conference with a win over Golden State Friday.

But before Houston butts heads with the Warriors, it hosts the NBA’s best bet Wednesday night. The Phoenix Suns bring their 12-4-1 ATS mark (as of Monday) to the Honda Center, coming off a game in Memphis the night before. The Suns have hung tough with the best in the West, covering on the road in Oklahoma City, Denver and San Antonio this year, and enter the week as 8-1 ATS away from home. Phoenix went 2-2 SU and 3-1 ATS in its four meetings with Houston last season.

Schedule spot

Some teams see the NFL Thanksgiving games as a burden, throwing a mid-week wrench into a team’s schedule so deep into the season. Others, like the Dallas Cowboys, have learned to cope with the Turkey Day tasks and benefit from them greatly in Week 14 of the season. Since scoring a comeback win over the Raiders last Thursday, the Cowboys will have 10 full days between games before taking the field in Chicago Monday night.

This extended break is huge for Dallas at this point in the season. Not only does the 10-day hiatus act as a mini bye week, giving the coaching staff added time to fine tune its gameplan for Monday, but it also allows the Cowboys to lick their many wounds. Dallas is expected to return top LB Sean Lee from a hamstring injury, and could get CB Morris Claiborne and return weapon Dwayne Harris back as well.

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NBA

Hot teams
-- Nuggets won last six games, covered three of last four.
-- Miami won its last ten games, covered six of last eight.
-- Suns covered eight of their nine road games.
-- Thunder won last seven games, covered six of last eight.

Cold Teams
-- Philly lost four in row, eight of last nine games. Magic lost six of their last eight games.
-- Bucks are 3-13 this season, but 2-0 against Boston, which lost eight of its last eleven games.
-- Nets lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Pistons lost five of their seven road games (3-3 AU).
-- Memphis lost its last four home games.
-- Dallas lost four of its last five games. Bobcats lost three of last four games, are 6-1-1 vs spread on road.
-- Kings lost last four games; they're 2-8 vs spread at home.
-- Warriors lost five of their last seven games. Toronto also lost five of last seven games; they're 5-2 vs spread on road.

Totals
-- Five of last six Orlando-Philly games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last eleven Buck-Celtic games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Denver road games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Detroit games went over the total; six of last eight Miami games stayed under.
-- Seven of last nine Phoenix games went over the total.
-- Under is 8-1-1 in Bobcats' last ten games.
-- Seven of last ten Sacramento games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last ten Toronto games went over the total.

Series records
-- 76ers lost six of last seven games with Orlando.
-- Celtics lost five of last six games against Milwaukee.
-- Nets lost six of their last eight games with Denver.
-- Pistons lost nine of last ten games with Miami (5-4 vs spread last 9).
-- Suns lost three of last four visits to Memphis.
-- Mavericks won eight of last nine vs Charlotte, but Bobcats are 3-2 vs spread in their last five visits to Dallas.
-- Kings lost 14 of last 16 games with Oklahoma City, but covered three of last four.
-- Warriors won seven of last eight games with Toronto, which lost last four visits to Oakland by 6-12-38-7 points.

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NHL

Hot teams
-- Sharks won their last five games, scoring 20 goals.
-- Penguins won six of their last eight games.
-- Chicago won its last six games, allowing ten goals.
-- Oilers won five of their last seven games.

Cold teams
-- Toronto lost five of its last six games.
-- Islanders lost last six games, outscored 25-11.
-- Carolina lost six of its last eight games. Washington lost three of last four on road.
-- Columbus lost 12 of its last 17 games. Lightning lost five of last seven.
-- Senators lost six of their last eight games. Florida lost four of last five.
-- Dallas Stars lost four of their last five games.
-- Vancouver lost seven of its last ten games. Predators lost three of last four home games.
-- Phoenix lost four of its last five games.
-- Ducks lost seven of their last ten games. Kings lost four of last five.

Totals
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six San Jose games.
-- Six of last seven Islander-Penguin games went over.
-- Eight of last ten Carolina-Washington games stayed under.
-- Last four Columbus-Lightning games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Ottawa games went over the total.
-- Seven of last ten Chicago games went over the total.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Nashville games.
-- Eight of last ten Phoenix games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Anaheim games went over the total.

Series records
-- Sharks won five of last six games with Toronto.
-- Islanders lost nine of last twelve games with Pittsburgh.
-- Washington won three of last four games with Carolina.
-- Lightning won last three games with Columbus; home side won six of seven in series.
-- Senators won 12 of last 14 games with Florida.
-- Blackhawks won their last six games with Dallas
-- Canucks won 10 of last 14 games with Nashville.
-- Coyotes won 11 of last 14 games with Edmonton.
-- Kings won seven of last ten games against Anaheim.

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Alex Smart

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10* Illinois+1
9* Massacheusetts-6
10* IPFW-1
10* Northern Iowa+1
9* Utah+10
9* Michigan+7

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The Sports Nostradamus

CBB
Indiana
Georgia Tech
Belmont

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LA Syndicate

CBB
BYU
Colorado (ML)
UCLA

NBA
Over Thunder
Over Warriors

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Chicago Syndicate

NBA
76ers
Over Pistons

CBB
Georgia Tech
Duke
Minnesota
Belmont

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Today's NBA Picks

Denver at Brooklyn

The Nets host Denver tonight and look to take advantage of the Nuggets 4-7 ATS record in their last 11 games as road favorites of 3 1/2; to 6 points. Brooklyn is the pick (+4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Nuggets favored by only 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Brooklyn (+4 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.


TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3
Time Posted: 6:00 a.m. EST


Game 501-502: Orlando at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 116.981; Philadelphia 112.129
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 5; 182
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A


Game 503-504: Detroit at Miami (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 112.409; Miami 131.000
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 18 1/2; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 10 1/2; 200 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-10 1/2); Over


Game 505-506: Milwaukee at Boston (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 105.499; Boston 120.852
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 15 1/2; 206
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A


Game 507-508: Denver at Brooklyn (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 119.850; Brooklyn 118.465
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 1 1/2; 199
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 4 1/2; 205 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Brooklyn (+4 1/2); Under


Game 509-510: Phoenix at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 118.830; Memphis 120.532
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 1 1/2; 185
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A


Game 511-512: Charlotte at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 112.222; Dallas 123.550
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 11 1/2; 211
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A


Game 513-514: Oklahoma City at Sacramento (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 125.628; Sacramento 114.723
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 11; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 6 1/2; 203
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-6 1/2); Under


Game 515-516: Toronto at Golden State (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 118.167; Golden State 121.182
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 3; 210
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 8; 201
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+8); Over

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Today's NHL Picks

Tampa Bay at Columbus

The Blue Jackets come into the contest with a 10-14-3 record and face a Tampa Bay team that is 10-1 in its last 11 games versus a team with a losing record. Tampa Bay is the pick (-115) according to Dunkel, which has the Lightning favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-115). Here are all of today's picks.


TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3
Time Posted: 6:00 a.m. EST


Game 51-52: San Jose at Toronto (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 19.801; Toronto 11.679
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+140); Under


Game 53-54: Pittsburgh at NY Islanders (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 12.693; NY Islanders 9.736
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 3; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-160); Over


Game 55-56: Carolina at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 11.293; Washington 10.300
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-175); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (+155); Over


Game 57-58: Tampa Bay at Columbus (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 11.914; Columbus 10.233
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-115); Under


Game 59-60: Ottawa at Florida (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 10.352; Florida 11.226
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Ottawa (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-105); Over


Game 61-62: Vancouver at Nashville (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 11.744; Nashville 10.220
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-115); 5
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-115); Under


Game 63-64: Dallas at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 11.366; Chicago 12.827
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-210); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-210); Over


Game 65-66: Phoenix at Edmonton (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 11.080; Edmonton 11.679
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (+105); Under


Game 67-68: Los Angeles at Anaheim (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 12.614; Anaheim 11.389
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-140); 5
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (+120); Over

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NCAA Basketball Picks

Michigan at Duke

The Wolverines travel to Duke tonight to face a Blue Devils team that is 3-11 ATS in its last 14 games as a 6 1/2 to 9 point favorite at Cameron Indoor. Michigan is the pick (+7 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Blue Devils favored by only 1. Dunkel Pick: Michigan (+7 1/2). Here are all of today's games.


TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3
Time Posted: 6:00 a.m. EST


Game 517-518: Massachusetts at Eastern Michigan (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Massachusetts 62.448; Eastern Michigan 59.084
Dunkel Line: Massachusetts by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Massachusetts by 6
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Michigan (+6)


Game 519-520: Central Florida at Florida Atlantic (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Central Florida 55.107; Florida Atlantic 54.552
Dunkel Line: Central Florida by 1
Vegas Line: Central Florida by 6
Dunkel Pick: Florida Atlantic (+6)


Game 521-522: Indiana at Syracuse (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 73.498; Syracuse 73.359
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Syracuse by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+6 1/2)


Game 523-524: Illinois at Georgia Tech (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois 68.103; Georgia Tech 61.503
Dunkel Line: Illinois by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Illinois by 1
Dunkel Pick: Illinois (-1)


Game 525-526: Penn State at Pittsburgh (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Penn State 62.283; Pittsburgh 72.891
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 14 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Penn State (+14 1/2)


Game 527-528: Northern Iowa at WI-Milwaukee (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Iowa 59.844; WI-Milwaukee 55.000
Dunkel Line: Northern Iowa by 5
Vegas Line: Northern Iowa by 1
Dunkel Pick: Northern Iowa (-1)


Game 529-530: North Texas at BYU (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: North Texas 48.245; BYU 73.101
Dunkel Line: BYU by 25
Vegas Line: BYU by 18
Dunkel Pick: BYU (-18)


Game 531-532: Texas Tech at Arizona (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas Tech 54.531; Arizona 75.491
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 21
Vegas Line: Arizona by 17 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-17 1/2)


Game 533-534: Colorado at Colorado State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 65.623; Colorado State 60.791
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 5
Vegas Line: Colorado by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-2 1/2)


Game 535-536: Michigan at Duke (9:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan 73.781; Duke 74.956
Dunkel Line: Duke by 1
Vegas Line: Duke by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Michigan (+7 1/2)


Game 537-538: Notre Dame at Iowa (9:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Notre Dame 62.439; Iowa 79.193
Dunkel Line: Iowa by 17
Vegas Line: Iowa by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Iowa (-9 1/2)


Game 539-540: Florida State at Minnesota (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida State 64.801; Minnesota 71.500
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Minnesota by 3
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-3)


Game 541-542: Utah at Boise State (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 62.291; Boise State 68.104
Dunkel Line: Boise State by 8
Vegas Line: Boise State by 10
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+10)


Game 543-544: Creighton at Long Beach State (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Creighton 66.502; Long Beach State 56.977
Dunkel Line: Creighton by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Creighton by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Long Beach State (+12 1/2)


Game 545-546: UC-Santa Barbara at UCLA (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Santa Barbara 59.417; UCLA 68.213
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 9
Vegas Line: UCLA by 12
Dunkel Pick: UC-Santa Barbara (+12)


Game 547-548: IPFW at Miami (OH) (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: IPFW 55.054; Miami (OH) 50.310
Dunkel Line: IPFW by 5
Vegas Line: IPFW by 1
Dunkel Pick: IPFW (-1)


Game 549-550: Belmont at Middle Tennessee State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Belmont 62.522; Middle Tennessee State 65.408
Dunkel Line: Middle Tennessee State by 3
Vegas Line: Middle Tennessee State by 6
Dunkel Pick: Belmont (+6)


Game 551-552: Southern Utah at CS-Northridge (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Utah 38.867; CS-Northridge 46.221
Dunkel Line: CS-Northridge by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: CS-Northridge by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Southern Utah (+12 1/2)

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Free Selection from Arthur Ralph Sports

Our Free Plays are 1137-861 (57%) over the last 5 1/2 years College FB 62-38 this yr,NFL 38-30:

Free winner tues: Iowa -10

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Gamblers Data

Free Play Tuesday

IPFW -1

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J Clifton
ILLINOIS -1
COLORADO - 2 1/2
EAST MICH + 6
N TEXAS +18
UTAH +10
SYRACUSE -6
UCLA - 11

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Football Crusher
no play
(System Record: 40-4, lost last 4 games)
Overall Record: 40-41-1

Hockey Crusher
Tampa Bay Lightning + Columbus Blue Jackets UNDER 5.5
(System Record: 34-0, won last 4 games)
Overall Record: 34-19

Basketball Crusher
Florida State +3 over Minnesota
(System Record: 15-2, lost last game)
Overall Record: 15-21-1

Soccer Crusher
Austria Vienna + Sturm Graz UNDER 3
This match is happening in Austria
(System Record: 488-17, lost last 2 games)
Overall Record: 488-424-71

​Here are the rest of his hockey and basketball plays for today...

Hockey
Phoenix -123 over Edmonton Oilers
Florida Panthers +100 over Ottawa
Washington Capitals -160 over Carolina Hurricanes


Basketball
Northern Iowa -1 over Wisconsin Milwaukee
Belmont +6 over Middle Tennesee
Indiana +6 over Syaracuse

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Cappers Access

Indiana U +6.5
Illinois Pk
Notre Dame +9.5

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WINNING POINTS

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Massachusetts over Eastern Michigan* by 16

Central Florida over Florida Atlantic* by 4

Syracuse* over Indiana by 4

**PREFERRED
Illinois over Georgia Tech* by 8
G-Tech’s win at Georgia is proving to be a “so-what?” deal. For a team that really struggled to score last season, head coach Brian “Overrate Me Everyone, And Why Oh,
Why Did They Let Syracuse and Notre Dame Into This League to Further Bury Me?”
Gregory has put together a rather ambitious early-season schedule. The Illini are playing nice defense, allowing only 57 ppg early.
ILLINOIS, 70-62.

Pittsburgh* over Penn State by 14

Northern Iowa over Wisconsin-Milwaukee* by 3

BYU* over North Texas by 25
North Texas has been taking some magical mystery tours around the U.S.A. Anyone
else get the impression over the last few years that this team just tanks games every now and then, especially on the road?
BYU, 90-65.

Arizona* over Texas Tech by 26

Colorado State* over Colorado by 4

Duke* over Michigan by 11

Iowa* over Notre Dame by 10
The Irish protect the ball pretty well but they don’t seem to be as tough in the paint
as they once were.
IOWA, 81-71.

Florida State over Minnesota* by 1
Points available on Florida State against NCAA-caliber foes have been golden so far.
FLORIDA STATE, 70-69.

Boise State* over Utah by 9

Creighton over Long Beach State* by 9

UCLA* over Cal-Santa Barbara by 15

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WINNING POINTS

PRO BASKETBALL

*Philadelphia over Orlando by 5
Orlando is heading for a tough stretch as this is the Magic's second of six road games
in a row and eight of nine away games. The 76ers were 8-3 ATS versus Eastern
Conference opponents heading into their first meeting with Orlando this past
Wednesday. Michael Carter-Williams is the early leading candidate for rookie of the
year honors.
PHILADELPHIA 108-103.

*Miami over Detroit by 11
Detroit marks the seventh straight weak foe the Heat have played. Miami was 1-4 ATS
the first five times laying double-digits this season.
MIAMI 105-94.

*Boston over Milwaukee by 2
The teams just met this past Saturday. The Celtics are one of the weakest teams in the league, but Brad Stevens is a promising coach and Boston could take advantage of
Milwaukee's revolving lineup and injury to shot-blocker Larry Sanders. You know
things are getting rough for the Bucks when O.J. Mayo is their top scoring option.
BOSTON 92-90.

*Brooklyn over Denver by 1
Expectations were set way too high for Brooklyn. Morale and multiple injuries remain
a serious problem for the Nets. The Nuggets were 5-2 ATS in their last seven games
entering the final week of November.
BROOKLYN 103-102.

*Memphis over Phoenix by 6
The Suns were 8-1-1 ATS during their first 10 games facing Western Conference foes,
but had been without leading scorer Eric Bledsoe (check status) going into the last
week of November.
MEMPHIS 92-86.

**PREFERRED
*Dallas over Charlotte by 20
The Mavericks have shot better than 50 percent from the floor at home in winning
their first six games at American Airlines Center. Dirk Nowitzki, Monta Ellis and
Shawn Marion should be able to take advantage of the Bobcats' perimeter defense,
which ranked among the bottom five in defending against 3-pointers. Dallas also was
5-1 ATS against Eastern Conference foes this season coming out of Thanksgiving.
DALLAS 115-95.

Oklahoma City over *Sacramento by 10
Oklahoma City is on the road for the first time since Nov. 16. The Thunder have
defeated the Kings six consecutive times, including the past two in Sacramento by
double-digits.
OKLAHOMA CITY 105-95.

*Golden State over Toronto by 6
Toronto begins three straight road games starting with this matchup. The Raptors are
5-1 ATS during their past six away contests, including covering in their last four.
GOLDEN STATE 114-108.

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StatFox Super Situations™ - FoxSheets

CBB NOTRE DAME at IOWA
Play Against - Road underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points (NOTRE DAME) an excellent offensive team (>=76 PPG) against an excellent defensive team (<=63 PPG), after 3 straight wins by 10 points or more
45-18 since 1997. ( 71.4% 25.2 units )
0-1 this year. ( 0.0% -1.1 units )

CBB MASSACHUSETTS at E MICHIGAN
Play Against - Underdogs of +145 to +350 vs. the money line (E MICHIGAN) good 3 point shooting team - making >=37% of their attempts, in December games
218-50 over the last 5 seasons. ( 81.3% 82.2 units )
4-1 this year. ( 80.0% 0.4 units )

CBB PENN ST at PITTSBURGH
Play On - Underdogs of 6 or more points vs. the first half line (PENN ST) excellent ball handling team - committing <=12 turnovers/game, after 2 straight games forcing opponent to commit 11 or less turnovers
84-42 since 1997. ( 66.7% 37.8 units )
4-5 this year. ( 44.4% -1.5 units )

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StatFox Super Situations™ - FoxSheets

NBA DETROIT at MIAMI
Play Against - Favorites of 10 or more points (MIAMI) after 6 or more consecutive wins, with a winning record on the season playing a losing team
46-18 over the last 5 seasons. ( 71.9% 26.2 units )
3-2 this year. ( 60.0% 0.8 units )

NBA OKLAHOMA CITY at SACRAMENTO
Play Against - Any team vs the money line (SACRAMENTO) off a close home loss by 3 points or less against opponent off 2 or more consecutive home wins
81-45 since 1997. ( 64.3% 36.9 units )

NBA DENVER at BROOKLYN
Play On - Road teams vs. the 1rst half line (DENVER) good 3PT shooting team (>=36.5%) against a poor 3PT defense (>=36.5%), after 5 straight games - allowing a shooting pct. of 42% or less
44-17 over the last 5 seasons. ( 72.1% 25.3 units )
4-3 this year. ( 57.1% 0.7 units )

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NHL OTTAWA at FLORIDA
Play Against - Road Favorites against the money line (OTTAWA) after having lost 2 of their last 3 games, a bad team (30% to 40%) playing against a terrible team (<=30%) in the first half of the season
29-9 since 1997. ( 76.3% 25.0 units )
2-1 this year. ( 66.7% 1.2 units )

NHL OTTAWA at FLORIDA
Play Against - Road Favorites of -200 or less against the money line (OTTAWA) after having lost 2 of their last 3 games, a bad team (30% to 40%) playing against a terrible team (<=30%) in the first half of the season
28-8 since 1997. ( 77.8% 23.8 units )
2-1 this year. ( 66.7% 1.2 units )

NHL VANCOUVER at NASHVILLE
Play On - A underdog against the money line (NASHVILLE) tired team - playing their 4th game in 7 days against opponent extremely tired team - playing their 3rd road game in 4 days
26-9 over the last 5 seasons. ( 74.3% 23.6 units )
1-1 this year. ( 50.0% 0.1 units )

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NCAAB

Tuesday, December 3

UMass is 6-0 with three top 50 wins; this is their first true road game. UMass beat Eastern Michigan 75-61 LY, making 11-25 from arc- they're grabbing 41% of their own misses. Eagles lost by 16 at Kentucky in last game, but were down 3 at half in their only top 100 game. Atlantic 13 road favorites are 4-2 vs spread. MAC home underdogs are 3-3.

Florida Atlantic is 0-6 vs D-I teams, with three losses vs top 100 teams and three by 6 or less points; they haven't played in nine days. UCF is 2-2, splitting road games at Miami/Valpo; Knights are top 25 team in US in rebounding, but are 3rd-worst (55.2%) on foul line. FAU is shooting 27% from arc. AAC faves are 19-17, 2-0 on road. CUSA dogs are 25-22.

Syracuse is 7-0 after winning Maui Classic with three wns over top 60 teams by 8-11-7 points; Orange rebound 41.9% of its missed shots (#11 in US), force turnovers 26.7% of time (#3 in US). First true road game for Indiana club that lost to UConn by point; best of its six wins was vs #119 Stony Brook. Hoosiers are turning ball over 20.8% of the time.

Illinois is 7-0, winning by hoop at UNLV in only road game; best team they beat is #140 Valparaiso. Illini are holding teams to 38.1% inside the arc- they beat Georgia Tech 75-62 LY, making 14-28 from arc in game they trailed by 4 with 6:58 left. Tech just lost games in Brooklyn by 10-11 points to Ole Miss/St John's- this is their third game in five nights.

Penn State is 6-2, winning by 12 at Penn, beating St John's in Brooklyn in OT; this is third game in five nights for State squad that doesn't sub a lot. Pittsburgh is 7-0 with all seven wins by 17+ points, but Stanford is only top 100 team they've played. Panthers force turnovers 21.8% of time. ACC home favorites are 13-15. Big Dozen underdogs are 5-7.

Northern Iowa is 2-3 vs D-I teams, but they've all been at road/neutral sites; Panthers beat Milwaukee last two years by 11-16 points- they're 2-0 vs teams ranked outside top 125, winning by 9-15. Milwaukee won six of its last seven D-I games, losing by 9 to DePaul in only home game of the seven. MVC road teams are 16-8 vs spread. Horizon underdogs are 14-17 against the spread.

Colorado won its last seven games since losing opener to Baylor down in Dallas; Buffs are 4-2 in last six games vs Colorado State, as home team won last five series games. Colorado lost by 1-15 points in last two trips here. Rams are 6-0 at home, 0-2 on road; they're 1-2 vs top 100 teams, with best win over #67 New Mexico State. Pac-12 road favorites: 4-0.

Duke is 6-2, with one win over a top 150 team; they rank #220 in US in 2-point FG%- worst they finished in last decade was #136. Blue Devils won three of last four games with Michigan, but teams didn't play LY. Wolverines are 5-2, with only win vs top 200 team over Florida State in OT by hoop- they've lost to Charlotte by a hoop, at Iowa State 77-70.

Iowa State is playing 4th game in six nights after losing to Villanova in OT in finals at Atlantis; Cyclones are forcing turnovers 22.4% of time, holding teams to 21.8% from arc, but five of seven teams they beat are ranked #194 or worse. Notre Dame is 5-1 but hasn't beat team in top 200- they lost at home to Indiana State, only top 100 team they played.

Florida State lost two of last three games, with three games decided by a total of five points; Seminoles are turning ball over 22.7% of time- they are 1-2 vs top 50 teams. Minnesota lost by 8-14 poiints to Syracuse, Arkansas in Maui, after a 5-0 start with win at #71 Richmond best win. Big Dozen home favorites are 14-12. ACC road underdogs are 3-3.

Utah is 6-0 against an amazing collection of stiffs; this their first game on road, at Boise State squad that lost by 21 at Utah LY, as Utes shot 75% inside arc, 9-16 outside arc. Broncos are 6-0 against a horrible schedule; they play Kentucky/St Mary's next week- they're veteran team, should be playing challenging schedule. Mountain West home favorites: 14-10.

Creighton had rough time in Orange County, losing to San Diego State, GW in last two games; Bluejays won by 4 at St Joe's in only true road game so far. McDermott had only 7 points Sunday- this is their fourth game in six nights. Long Beach State is 0-7 vs D-I teams, losing in two OTs at Washington Sunday; 49ers are shooting 55.9% on foul line.

Middle Tennessee is 6-1, with only loss at Florida; Blue Raiders lost by 15 at Belmont LY, shooting 28.6% from floor (3-16 from arc)- they've won by 18 at Murray State, but best win is over #132 Akron. Belmont is 7-2 with wins over Indiana State/North Carolina- they lost to VCU in last game, turning ball over 21 times in game they led by 12 points early.

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Kings at Ducks: What bettors need to know

Los Angeles Kings at Anaheim Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks attempt to remain unbeaten in regulation at home when they host the red-hot Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday. Anaheim improved to 10-0-1 at Honda Center on Friday, when it extended its home winning streak against Calgary to 18 games with a 5-2 triumph. The Ducks erased a two-goal deficit in the latter half of the third period at San Jose the following night but ultimately dropped a 4-3 decision in a shootout.

Los Angeles jumped out to a three-goal lead Monday and held on for a 3-2 victory over St. Louis. Tyler Toffoli scored a pair of goals and Ben Scrivens made 25 saves in improving to 6-1-4 since taking over for the injured Jonathan Quick. The Kings have earned at least one point in 12 of their last 13 contests.

TV: 10 p.m. ET, FSN West (Los Angeles), Prime Ticket (Anaheim)

LINE: The line opened at -127 and has moved with -133. The total has stayed put at 5.

ABOUT THE KINGS (17-7-4): Toffoli's two-goal performance Monday was the second of his career, as he also tallied twice on Nov. 9 against Vancouver. The 21-year-old has six goals on the season and leads the team with four game-winners. Mike Richards has collected four points in as many games but has just one goal in his last 11 contests.

ABOUT THE DUCKS (18-7-4): Ryan Getzlaf has been on a tear, recording seven goals and eight assists during his 10-game point streak. The captain has
collected 18 points over his last 12 contests. Defenseman Alex Grant made his NHL debut Saturday and sparked Anaheim's comeback with his first career goal with 7:10 remaining in the third period.

TRENDS:

* Home team is 4-0 in the last four meetings.
* Over is 5-1 in the last six meetings.
* Over is 4-1 in the last five meetings in Anaheim.
* Kings are 5-2 in the last seven meetings.

OVERTIME:

1. The Kings have allowed fewer than three goals in a club-record 13 consecutive contests and more than three just once in their last 17 games.

2. Ducks D Bryan Allen (lower body) is questionable after missing three games while fellow D Francois Beauchemin (upper body) hopes to play.

3. Los Angeles has allowed only three power-play goals on 47 opportunities since Nov. 7.

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Arlon Sports

1* Indiana @ Syracuse Play Syracuse.
1* Penn St @ Pittsburgh Play Penn St.
1* No Iowa @ W Milw Play No Iowa.

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Ecks and Bacon

Ben lee lost on Monday in the NFL with the Saints +5/Seahawks.

Ben lee has Np for Tuesday.

Ecks and Bacon is 0-1 -$55 for the week 20-26-2 -$1018 in week six.

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Sports Cash System

extra pick:

Syracuse -6.5 (buy half point to -6) over Indiana (Spread Bet) (NCAA College Basketball)

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The Winners Circle

TUESDAY BASKETBALL PLAYS

10* Play Florida Atlantic +5.5 over Central Florida NCAA TOP PLAY
10* Play Santa Barbara +12 over UCLA NCAA TOP PLAY


10* Play Miami -10.5 over Detroit NBA TOP PLAY
10* Play Golden State -7 over Toronto NBA TOP PLAY

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Red Wings' Zetterberg out at least two weeks

The injures are getting worse for the Detroit Red Wings. Captain Henrik Zetterberg has suffered a herniated disc in his back, which will put the all-star forward on the shelf for at least the next two weeks.

General manager Ken Holland said Tuesday, that the 33-year-old Zetterberg would miss two weeks, but suggested he could be out longer than that.

Zetterberg joins Detroit's other best offensive threat, Pavel Datsyuk, on the injury list. Datsyuk is out indefinitely with a concussion. The Red Wings will have to find a way to score without their two most potent scorers. The two have combined for 53 points this season and both have averaged almost a point per game.

Detroit hosts the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday and are currently listed at +1400 to win the Stanley Cup.

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Jimmy Boyd

NBA
4* Sacramento Kings + 6.5

NCAAB
3* Colorado -2.5

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NHL Hockey Play of the Day December 03, 2013 3:01 AM by GT Staff

San Jose Sharks at Toronto Maple Leafs +135 at 4:05 p.m. PST

We will go with one of our high percentage plays today as we get the Sharks skating into Toronto to face off with the Leafs, the Sharks have won five straight games while the Leafs have dropped four in a row and our past results say the Leafs are a live dog.

52 Toronto Maple Leafs +135


Results 2013-14 NHL (Mon.0-0-0) Overall Record: 3-5-0

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GamingToday’s Consensus Picks December 03, 2013 3:01 AM by GT Staff

NBA Basketball

513 Oklahoma City Thunder -6½: The Thunder hit the road after a very successful home stand and head into Sacramento to meet the lowly Kings, the road team in this series has covered five straight games and their is no reason the Thunder can’t keep their winning ways going and move their record to 13-3 with a win tonight.

Results 2013-14 NBA (Mon.0-0-0) Overall Record: 14-12-0

NHL Hockey

53 Pittsburgh Penguins -160: The Pens are back to skating great and come into New York to face off with the Islanders, the Pens have won three straight games while the Islanders have dropped two in a row.

64 Chicago Blackhawks -200: When Chicago gets going they keep on going and now have put together a six game win streak, they look to make it seven in a row against the Stars who have dropped two straight games.


Results 2013-14 NHL (Mon.0-0-0) Overall Record: 35-27-0

NCAA Basketball

518 Eastern Michigan +5½: The Eagles from Ypsilanti, Mich. have won all six of their home games and now they are getting more than two buckets from the Minutemen, we will be on the dog.

526 Pittsburgh -13½: The Panthers have been destroying their competition by an average of around 23 points per game, Penn State much improved this year but just don’t have the guns to stay with Pitt.

541 Utah +9½: The 6-0 Utes roll into Boise outscoring their foes 90-56 on the average, take the road dog in this spot.

Results 2013-14 NCAA BK (Mon. 0-0-0) Overall Record: 8-4-0

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Doc's Sports's Pick Pack
NBA Daily Picks



Premium Plays



Matchup: Toronto at Golden State
Time: 10:35 PM EDT (Tue)
Play: Golden State (-7 -110)
Line Source: Bookmaker
Posted on: December 2, 2013 @ 6:00:30 PM EST

Love this line tonight, which we think is extremely short. We know the Warriors have not been performing great against the spread, but they have played six of their last eight games on the road and they have had a pretty tough overall schedule lately. This seems like the perfect game for them to get on track with a big win. Yes, Andre Iguodala is still likely out for this game on Tuesday. But this team really isn’t built around any one player, and they have a multitude of ways to beat you and lots of players that can score. The Raptors have been good at covering on the road this season, but this team just does not inspire a lot of confidence right now over all. They just dropped three straight games at home both straight up and ATS, and they were favored in two of those very winnable games (they lost by two to a depleted Brooklyn team and by 14 to a Denver team still trying to find its identity). They have lost five of their last seven overall, and they have failed to cover in any of the losses. This one had double-digit Golden State win written all over it. The Warriors always play well in this rare matchup and have won seven straight meetings and covered in eight straight at home, not to mention they have a long-term 16-5 ATS run going in this matchup.






Member Plays



Matchup: Detroit at Miami
Time: 7:35 PM EDT (Tue)
Play: Detroit (+10.5 -110)
Line Source: William Hill
Posted on: December 3, 2013 @ 12:39:39 PM EST

The Heat have been playing well, but we just think that this line is a couple points too high. Miami normally gets the best effort from their competition, and that is because this team is the one that everyone wants to knock off their throne. Beating the Heat is a highlight of any team’s season. While we don’t think that Detroit will likely win straight up tonight, we do think that this will be a very competitive game. Detroit has been very inconsistent this season, but when they are playing at their best they can compete with any team in the NBA, and we think they bring their A Game tonight in this matchup. This team has won and covered in three of their last five. They have been playing pretty well on offense, with four of five games over the century mark, and we think they will be able to score enough to cover the double digits tonight. Miami has been at its worst as a huge favorite, as they are just 2-5 ATS as a favorite of 9 or more this season.






Guaranteed Plays



Matchup: Orlando at Philadelphia
Time: 7:05 PM EDT (Tue)
Play: Over (206.5 -110)
Line Source: Wynn
Posted on: December 3, 2013 @ 12:39:39 PM EST

These teams played last week and the total reached only 199. That line closed at 209, so we are getting a better number here, and we think there is plenty of evidence to believe that this game will be much higher scoring than the one last week. The Magic got their points in that game as they scored 105 at home. They have already proven that they can score on this Philly defense (the worst in the league for points allowed per game by a full seven points over Houston). They shot better than 52 percent in that game, and they could have had an even better night if they had been better from beyond the arc (21.1 percent) and from the free throw line (71.4 percent). Orlando plays much better defense at home than on the road, and when traveling they allow nearly 105 PPG. The Sixers have play with the fastest tempo in the entire NBA, and they should be able to get close to 110 or even beyond that tonight. Philly doesn’t really blow teams out, so Orlando will get their points as well.

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Bell's Best Bets:

CBB:
3* Florida St. + 3.5
2* Syracuse - 7
2* Duke - 7 ( Buy this game early as possible as I see line going up towards game time some places already have it at - 7.5. If so I would buy the half or whole point. I recommend to only play this game at - 7 or under)
1* Notre Dame + 8

NHL:
2* Pittsburg Penguins ML - 160
1* Washington Capitols ML - 165

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Alex Smart

CBB-
10* Illinois+1
9* Massacheusetts-6
10* IPFW-1
10* Northern Iowa+1
9* Utah+10
9* Michigan+7

9* Southern Utah+14
9* Pittsburgh-7.5 + BYU-11.5 + Belmont+11.5 +159


NBA
9* Denver/Brooklyn over 204

NHL-
9* Pittsburgh in reg +105

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Tuesday card has a Pair of NBA Plays a 15-1 Totals System that averages 216 points and a Double system Side. NCAAB Play below.


On Tuesday the NCAAB Play is on Florida St. Game 539 at 9:30 eastern. The Seminoles have home loss revenge for a close loss to Minnesota last season. FSU is 4-1 straight up and to the spread as a road dog of 3 or less points and has covered in all 4 games vs winning teams. They are 5-1 to the spread coming off a non conference game. Minnesota is 1-7 ats as a short home favorite of 3.5 or less and has lost the last 2 vs winning teams in Arkansas and Syracuse. Florida.St has a solid edge on the boards and are a live dog here tonight. On Tuesday we have 2 solid NBA Plays up one is a 15-1 NBA Totals system that averages 216 points per game and the other is a double system side. Jump on both now for free as we cash out on Ruby Tuesday. For the free play take the points with Florida St. GC

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Intpicks
1* E Michigan +6.5
1* NBA Oklahoma -6.5
Free Pick:
UCLA-11

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Paul Leiner

100* Thunder/Kings Over 203

100* Florida State +3

50* UMass -5.5

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Diamond Dog Sports

Pistons +10.5

Pistons / Heat Over 200.5

Texas Tech +18

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EZWINNERS

2* Eastern Michigan +6

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Brian Edwards

Penn St

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CHRIS JORDAN

200* Warriors/Raptors over 201

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RAS
# 542-Boise State-8-

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4_seasons
creighton -11.5 (pod)
colorado -2
ucla -11.5

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Scott Sprietzer Tuesday Showdown

Syracuse

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Nick Parsons Big Fav Club

Pittsburgh Penguins

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John Ryan 10* Upset Alert Titan

Sacramento

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Denver Money

2* Tampa Bay Lightning -115

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Doc Sports

(CBB Run 18-4)

#533 Take Colorado Buffaloes -1.5 over Colorado State Rams (9 pm ESPN3)

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The Sports Nostradamus

CBB
Indiana
Georgia Tech
Belmont

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Sports Cash System Play of The Day for Today: 12/3
NCAA College Basketball





Middle Tennessee -7 over Belmont
(Spread Bet)
Overall Record: 179-157

(System Record: 179-6, Lost last game)

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Billy Coleman:


Northern Iowa -1 ****
Utah +10 ***
Warriors -7.5 ***
Thunder/Kings ↑203 ***

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Power Play Wins

NBA Den -4

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From Platinum Plays (https://www.freeplays.com/handicapper.asp?serviceID=8030). 500K ACC/Big10 Challenge Lock
the Duke Blue Devils -7 Over
the Michigan Wolverines
Best Bets
the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets +1 over
the Illinois Fighting Illini
the Northern Iowa Panthers -1 over
the UW-Milwaukee Panthers
the Denver Nuggets -4½ over
the Brooklyn Nets
the Golden St Warriors -7½ over
the Toronto Raptors
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the Florida St Seminoles +3½ over
the Minnesota Golden Gophers
Back After 11:00AM Wednesday

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9xSports


DENVER NUGGETS-4

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Vegas Runner

2* NBA Sac +6.5

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Sports-Junkie

BetThisPick

10-5 L/15 plays +$2,225
36-23-1 L/60 plays +$5,165


58-38-2 L/98 plays +$8,370


90-62-4 L/156 plays +$11,475


120-89-5 L/214 plays +$13,055

$500 NCAAB Play: Colorado St. +3 vs Colorado

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DHayes2

Minnesota -3.5

Raptors +8

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Maddux Sports

Suns
Notre Dame
Boise State

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Mighty Quinn

Mighty hit with Iowa State (-17 1/2) on Monday and likes Pittsburgh (basketball) on Tuesday.

The deficit is 1360 sirignanos.

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Alan Boston

Iowa -7

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Alex Smart

CBB-
10* Illinois+1
9* Massacheusetts-6
10* IPFW-1
10* Northern Iowa+1
9* Utah+10
9* Michigan+7

9* Southern Utah+14
9* Pittsburgh-7.5 + BYU-11.5 + Belmont+11.5 +159
9* Cal Santa Barbara under 154 (-110)
9* Notre Dame/Iowa under 154 (-110)


NBA
9* Denver/Brooklyn over 204

NHL-
9* Pittsburgh in reg +105

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Treypicks

4** NHL Florida -110 4** NHL Tampa Bay/Columbus UNDER 5.5(-130) 3* NCAAB Duke -7 3* NBA OKC/Sacremento OVER 203

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Mysystempicks

NCAAB 12/3/2013 Central Florida -7 2.5 units
NCAAB 12/3/2013 Florida State +3.5 1.5 units

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Alan Boston

Iowa -7
Mia O +1

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CSI Sports

516 Golden State Warriors

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Erin Rynning

12/3/13

NBA

20* Playmaker: Phoenix +3.5 -110 (509)

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JOE GAVAZZI
CBB
Michigan at Duke (-7-) 9:15 ET ESPN
10* Michigan (+7-)
If there are any issues when playing for the Duke Blue Devils, it is that the high profile created by
veteran HC K results in a fishbowl environment that exposes the warts as well as the beauty. This
year, the ink is flowing toward prize recruit Parker whose “do it all” persona shines on the
offensive end. With transfer Rodney Hood, they are a dynamic addition to the Blue Devil lineup.
Missing is a rim protector to patrol the paint and lend a much needed hand to the rebounding and
defense of Duke. Those deficiencies have been clearly exposed in losses to Kansas and Arizona,
the two quality teams they have faced. Returning to the friendly confines of Cameron Indoor,
where they are 60-43 ATS vs. non con foes, will be a help. Michigan is making a smooth transition
from the departure of Burke, Hardaway. Addition of Frosh PG Walton and the all-around play of
Levert are nice compliments to returnees Robinson, McGary and Stauskas (questionable tonight,
ankle). HC Belein outstanding in this role at 64-39 ATS, if his teams allowed 55 or fewer points in
his previous outing.

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ROBERT FERRINGO
3-Unit Play. Take #525 Penn State (+14) over Pittsburgh (7:30 p.m.)
3-Unit Play. Take #529 North Texas (+19) over BYU (9 p.m.)
3-Unit Play. Take #533 Colorado (-1.5) over Colorado State (9 p.m.)
2-Unit Play. Take #519 Central Florida (-5.5) over Florida Atlantic (7 p.m.)
2-Unit Play. Take #524 Georgia Tech (-1) over Illinois (7 p.m.)
2-Unit Play. Take #550 Middle Tennessee State (-6) over Belmont (8 p.m.)
1-Unit Play. Take #541 Utah (+10) over Boise State (10 p.m.)

1-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #536 Duke (-2) over Michigan (9 p.m.) AND Take #538 Iowa
(-3.5) over Notre Dame (9 p.m.)

1-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #536 Duke (-2) over Michigan (9 p.m.) AND Take #519 Central
Florida (-0.5) over Florida Atlantic (7 p.m.)

1-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #522 Syracuse (-2) over Indiana (7 p.m.) AND Take #550 Middle
Tennessee State (-1) over Belmont (8 p.m.)

1-Unit Play. TEASER: Take #518 Eastern Michigan (+11) over Massachusetts (7 p.m.) AND
Take #525 Penn State (+19) over Pittsburgh (7:30 p.m.)

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Greg Shaker CBB Sides Tue, 12/03/13 - 9:00 PM
double-dime bet - 531 Texas Tech 17.5 (-110) vs 532 Arizona
Analysis: This is a strong situational spot for the Red Raiders or shall I say not for the Wildcats
after their Big Game with Duke just the other day. Texas Tech has taken care of the ball well this
year and they have been strong on the offensive boards. Guard play has been strong as well and
all of the above along with strong Free Throw Shooting makes them a Road Worthy Candidate.
Our projection shows that they will stay within this number at 57.1% of the time with the average margin being AZ -13.4. That means 2% for me

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DHayes2

Minnesota -3.5

Raptors +8

2* Duke/Syracuse/Creighton ML Parlay -107
2* Minnesota -3.5

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Wunderdog Sports Free Pick

Game: Indiana at Syracuse (7:15 PM Eastern)
Pick: Syracuse -7 (-105) at 5Dimes

The Indiana Hoosiers have had to replace a lot of key parts from a year ago, but still have some talent. However, they still the true experience it will take to head to the Carrier Dome and face an unbeaten Syracuse team. Jim Boeheim seems to always have a great team. This year has been no exception, as the 'Cuse has three straight wins and covers against BCS conference teams. C.J. Fair is a bona fide All-American candidate, and is averaging 18 points per game, while Tyler Ennis has dished out 33 assists, and has 20 steals already. Indiana may have a better chance later in the year against this type of opponent in this type of venue, but for now they are just not there yet. Stick with the Orange in this one.

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The Duke's Sports

2.5 Units Iowa -7

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Ultra Sports Smart Money Moves

colorado
iowa
florida st

oklahoma city over

18-4 run

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TMC Sports Advisors

NBA

Suns +3

Nuggets -4

76ers -3.5

Heat -10

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MONEY MAKERS
syracuse

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Andre Gomes

NBA Sides
502 PHI -3.5 (-110) vs 501 ORL
NBA - 501 Orlando Magic @ 502 Philadelphia 76ers
Orlando had a complete no show yesterday at Washington, who once again struggled with their second unit. Glen Davis was completely inefficient, while Nikola Vucevic got injured mid-game. Orlando struggled with the ball handling with 18 turnovers and Jameer Nelson's absence was a considerable blow for them on this area, as Victor Oladipo played at their primary PG and they struggled.

These two teams faced each other recently and I took Philadelphia in that game, as Orlando was in a bad spot and Philadelphia would have a clear backcourt edge with Michael Carter-Williams over Jameer Nelson. However, that game was marked with the huge mismatch that Orlando had on frontcourt against a Sixers defense that really missed Spencer Hawes. Orlando had 52 points in the paint, with Glen Davis, Nikola Vucevic and Andrew Nicholson shooting a combined of 24-35 (68%) FG and grabbing 26 rebounds. However, Vucevic is likely out for tonight, while Hawes will play, so Orlando won't have the same frontcourt edge tonight.

Philadelphia is coming from two games where they got crushed by New Orleans and Detroit, where they allowed 121 and 115 points. These two teams are elite transition teams and they exposed the Sixers with 25 and 20 fast break points. While the Pelicans and the Pistons are ranked #4 and #3 respectively on volume in transition plays, Orlando is just #22 in the league on this area, so Philadelphia's defense will have a better matchup today to make a defensive bounce back. With the Sixers being focused to make a defensive bounce back tonight and with Orlando's frontcourt missing Vucevic deeply, I believe this won't be the typical wild game involving the Sixers and so, I'll be taking the Under in here. As I expect Philadelphia to have a good matchup and spot to get revenge over Orlando, I'll be also taking the Sixers in here.

Pick: 3 units (Single Dime Play) on 501/502 Under 206.5 @ -110

Pick: 3 units (Single Dime Play) on 502 Philadelphia 76ers (-3,5) @ -110

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Scott Delaney

100 dime- Creighton

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BOOKIE KILLERS


NBA
100 Star Heat/Pistons Under 201.5

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BOB BALFE
12/03/2013 10:00 PM
SELECTION:
CREIGHTON -11.5




Doug McDermott is one of my favorite college basketball players. This guy can seriously take over a game and if you saw him on the streets you would say there is no way that guy plays basketball. Creighton has lost 2 pretty tough games in a row and needs to get back on track against one of the worst offenses and one of the worst defenses in College Basketball. This is a season changing game if they lose this game. You will see maximum effort tonight. Take Creighton






Orlando Magic
Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers -3.5, 207
12/03/2013 7:05 PM
SELECTION:
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS -3.5


These two teams are behind in the standings, but have been very impressive and entertaining this year considering they were picked to finish at the bottom of the league. I think Orlando has too many key injuries tonight to come up on the road and beat a Sixers team that plays scrappy basketball. Take Philadelphia.

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9xsports

Middle Tennessee st.
Phoenix /Edmonton over
Denver nuggets

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Kelso

50 IUPU-FW
25 Suns

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MILLIONAIRES CLUB
creighton

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SPORTS UNLIMITED
minnesota

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SPORTS BANK
cal santa barbara

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Randizzle

4* Grizz M/L
4* 5.5 Pt. NBA Teaser Sac 12, G. St. -2

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Randizzle

3* Parlay

CB Syr M/L
CB Minn M/L
CB Santa Barb +12