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Ohio State at Michigan State: What bettors need to know

Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan State Spartans (OFF)

Aaron Craft produced two of the best offensive games of his four-year career against Michigan State last season and the Ohio State point guard will try to continue that trend when the No. 3 Buckeyes travel to the No. 4 Spartans for a Big Ten clash Tuesday. Craft scored his career high of 21 points when these teams met in their second conference game last season, and came back with 20 three weeks later when they collided in the conference tournament semifinal. Craft, who has just one other 20-point game in collegiate career, enters this matchup on a roll after earning Big Ten Player of the Week honors for his efforts last week against Purdue and Nebraska.

Michigan State will counter with shooting guard Gary Harris, who has battled an ankle injury that kept him out three games this season, but appears to be on the mend after scoring 26 points in 37 minutes – both season highs – in a 73-56 victory Saturday at Indiana. Michigan State 6-10 forward Adreian Payne poses a possible matchup problem, but will need to get more shot attempts than he did the last two games if he expects to have an impact. Payne, an Ohio native, combined for 11 field-goal attempts and nine points in the last two games after taking double-digit shot attempts and scoring no fewer than 16 in the previous five games.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, ESPN

LINE: The line and total are currently off the board.

ABOUT OHIO STATE (15-0, 8-6 ATS): The Buckeyes have been successful mostly because of their defense. Ohio State is surrendering an average of 54.9 points, tied for third-best in the nation, and has not allowed an opponent to hit the 70-point mark this season, their longest such streak since they went 22 games during the 2010-11 season. Perimeter defense has been a specialty as the Buckeyes are limiting the opposition to 24.3-percent shooting from 3-point distance, the lowest mark in Division I.

ABOUT MICHIGAN STATE (13-1, 7-4-2 ATS): The Spartans are shooting 39.3 from 3-point distance, which puts 38th in the nation. Harris has seen his long-range efficiency drop off this season, but point guard Keith Appling has connected on 47.2 percent of his 3s, up from 32 percent last season and 25 percent the year before. Travis Trice has been nearly as effective from downtown, hitting on 44.4 percent of his tries from beyond the arc.

TRENDS:

* Under is 4-0 in the last four meetings.
* Home team is 3-0-1 ATS in the last four meetings.
* Ohio State is 4-1-1 ATS in its last six meetings at Michigan State.
* Underdog is 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine meetings.

TIP-INS:

1. Ohio State’s bench has outscored the opposition’s reserves 325-177 this season.

2. Craft, who averages 4.9 assists, needs 39 to pass Bruce Douglas of Illinois (1982-86) to become the Big Ten’s all-time leader.

3. Michigan State F Matt Costello could return to the starting lineup in his third game back after missing four in December with mononucleosis.

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Spurs at Grizzlies: What bettors need to know

San Antonio Spurs at Memphis Grizzlies (+5.5, 196.5)

The San Antonio Spurs' frontcourt depth is about to be tested - a notion that's all too familiar for their next opponent. The Spurs will be without center Tiago Splitter when they travel to Memphis on Tuesday to face the Grizzlies, who are still without big man Marc Gasol. Memphis has gone 8-12 since losing Gasol to a sprained knee to slip 3 1/2 games behind eighth-place Dallas in the Western Conference.

The Spurs whipped the Clippers 116-92 on Saturday, but their fourth win in five games came at a price as Splitter was lost for three-to-five weeks with a sprained right shoulder. "Very, very tough," veteran forward Tim Duncan told the San Antonio Express-News. "It's going to be a big loss for us. He's been playing great for us all year." If the Grizzlies can start winning at home - they're 7-11 at FedEx Forum - they might be able to make a charge with six of their next seven games on their own floor.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN Southwest (San Antonio), SportSouth (Memphis)

LINE: The Grizzlies opened as 5.5-point home dogs. The total opened at 196.5.

COVERS POWER RANKINGS: San Antonio (-13.8) - Memphis (-5) + home court (-3) = San Antonio -5.8

ABOUT THE SPURS (26-8, 18-16 ATS): San Antonio boasts one of the most productive benches in the league but it's getting thin in the post with Splitter out. Second-year center Aron Baynes likely will need to pick up extra minutes to spell Boris Diaw (9.4 points, 3.5 rebounds), who is expected to be back after missing Saturday's game with strep throat. Fortunately for the Spurs, they don't count on much offensive output from the center position thanks to five other players averaging double digits in scoring with Tony Parker (17.7 points, 6.2 assists) and Tim Duncan (14.2 points, 9.5 rebounds) leading the way.

ABOUT THE GRIZZLIES (15-18, 13-19-1 ATS): Memphis dominated the second half of a 112-84 win at Detroit on Sunday and has won five of its last eight following a five-game skid. The Grizzlies certainly miss Gasol, especially at the defensive end, but they still have a strong inside-outside duo with point guard Mike Conley (17.2 points, 6.3 assists) and bruiser Zach Randolph (17.1 points, 10.5 rebounds). Jon Leuer has shown signs of becoming a bigger contributor at the offensive end - the third-year forward matched his career high with 23 points against the Pistons.

TRENDS:

* Spurs are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings.
* Spurs are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings in Memphis.
* Over is 5-1 in the last six meetings.
* Road team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. The Grizzlies reportedly have reached a deal to send G Jerryd Bayless to Boston in exchange for G Courtney Lee.

2. Spurs G Danny Green, a 39.4 percent shooter from 3-point range, is 3-for-19 from beyond the arc over the last four games.

3. Memphis G Tony Allen (hand) sat out against Detroit and is day-to-day.

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Baylor at Iowa State: What bettors need to know

Baylor Bears at Iowa State Cyclones (-7.5, OFF)

Two of the premier power forwards in the nation face off when No. 7 Iowa State hosts No. 9 Baylor in a Big 12 showdown Tuesday night. Melvin Ejim is averaging 17.7 points and 7.6 rebounds for the Cyclones and the 6-6 senior has led the way with four double-doubles this season. Cory Jefferson is a 6-9 senior for the Bears who’s averaging 14.2 points and 8.3 rebounds with five double-doubles.

Baylor should benefit from its size advantage with 7-1 center Isaiah Austin occupying the middle and 6-8 forward Rico Gathers averaging 7.9 points and 7.8 rebounds off the bench. Iowa State does well with the size it has, as 6-6 forward Dustin Hogue is averaging 12.6 points and 9.6 rebounds and 6-4 guard DeAndre Kane does it all with 15 points, 7.1 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game. Kane won Big 12 Player of the Week honors the last two weeks and an Iowa State player has won the award in six of nine weeks overall.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN2

LINE: The line opened with Iowa State as 7.5-point faves. The total is currently off the board.

ABOUT BAYLOR (12-1, 3-4 ATS): A key for the Bears could be the contributions from starting guards Brady Heslip and Kenny Chery. Heslip is shooting 47.9 percent from beyond the arc, which has helped open up things up on the interior, and Chery is second on the team at 11.5 points, though he’s coming off back-to-back games in single digits for the first time this season. A wild card for the Bears could be 6-7 sophomore forward Taurean Prince, who is coming off consecutive games in double figures for the first time in his career.

ABOUT IOWA STATE (13-0, 8-3 ATS): Prince could find himself matched up against another 6-7 sophomore forward in Georges Niang, who is second in scoring for the Cyclones at 15.9. Niang has scored at least 14 points in each of the last seven games and presents a challenge because of his ability to score from inside and outside. Monte Morris, a freshman guard, will be looking to reach double figures in scoring in three straight games for the first time this season.

TRENDS:

* Over is 4-0 in the last four meetings.
* Home team is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings.
* Baylor is 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings.
* Baylor is 0-7 ATS in the last seven meetings at Iowa State.

TIP-INS:

1. The Cyclones can set a program record with their 14th consecutive victory.

2. Iowa State has had at least four players score in double figures in every game this season.

3. Prince scored 15 first-half points all of last season, but combined for 26 first-half points in the last two games.

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Raptors at Pacers What bettors need to know

Toronto Raptors at Indiana Pacers (-7.5, 187)

The Indiana Pacers have lost only once in their last eight games, but that defeat came at the hands of the Toronto Raptors, who visit for a rematch Tuesday. Indiana boasts the best overall (27-6) and home (16-1) records in the NBA and has won two straight since a 95-82 loss at Toronto on New Year's Day. The Raptors have won nine of their last 12 to surge to the top of the Atlantic Division, and they've claimed seven of their last nine on the road.

The Pacers weren't themselves in the last meeting, committing a season-high 23 turnovers en route to their lowest point total of the campaign. "We're going to go out there and battle with the best of them," Raptors leading scorer DeMar DeRozan told reporters after the game. "We don't care who is out there in front of us. We understand that they are going to throw a punch and we're going to throw punches back." Toronto was unable to land another big blow Sunday, losing 102-97 at Miami to snap a five-game winning streak and drop back to .500.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FSN Indiana

LINE: The Pacers opened as 7.5-point faves. The total opened at 187.

COVERS POWER RANKINGS: Toronto (-6) - Indiana (-14.3) + home court (-3) = Indiana -11.3

ABOUT THE RAPTORS (16-16, 18-14 ATS): Toronto has been a vastly different team since trading Rudy Gay to Sacramento, playing more cohesively at both ends of the floor. DeRozan (21.1 points) has taken over as the primary scorer, but point guard Kyle Lowry (15.7 points, 7.6 assists) continues to enjoy a breakout season. The one element the Raptors lack is a dominant big man, though second-year center Jonas Valanciunas (10.7 points, 8.3 rebounds) and veteran forward Amir Johnson (11.6 points, 7.1 rebounds) have played well since Gay's departure.

ABOUT THE PACERS (27-6, 23-10 ATS): Indiana likely can't get away with the sort of sluggish effort it gave in an 82-78 win over a Cleveland team without star Kyrie Irving on Sunday. The Pacers can survive rough nights at the offensive end, though, because of the league's best team defense - they allow an NBA-low 88.6 points per game and lead the league in opponents' field-goal percentage (41.1) and opponents' 3-point field-goal percentage (32.3). Paul George (23.2 points, 6.1 rebounds) leads a balanced attack with all five starters averaging double-digit scoring and reserve Danny Granger (8.9 points) getting stronger each game as he works his way back from a string of injuries.

TRENDS:
* Raptors are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings in Indiana.
* Under is 5-1 in the last six meetings.
* Underdogs are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings.
* Road team is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings.

BUZZER BEATERS:
1. Lowry has recorded six or more assists in a career-best 24 consecutive games, the longest streak in the NBA this season and three shy of Jose Calderon's franchise record.

2. Pacers C Roy Hibbert is averaging 18 points in two meetings with Toronto this season, 5.5 above his season average.

3. Raptors F Tyler Hansbrough (ankle) sat out against Miami and is not expected to play against Indiana.

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WINNING POINTS

PRO BASKETBALL
**PREFERRED
Washington over *Charlotte by 4
Great as underdogs, the Bobcats were 3-6 ATS laying points this season. This is
Charlotte's only home game during a two-week period so the Bobcats may not be
fully focused having just returned from the West Coast and then getting ready to fly
out for two more away contests. WASHINGTON 98-94.

*Cleveland over Philadelphia by 5
Kyrie Irving came into the final days of December on a streak of scoring 20 or more
points in eight of his last 10 games. The 76ers hosted Minnesota on Monday and were
2-12 ATS in their last 14 games through Dec. 28. CLEVELAND 106-101.

*Indiana over Toronto by 7
The Raptors are more than capable of springing an upset having held Oklahoma City
to less than 100 points in a road victory against the Thunder on Dec. 22. Toronto is
a strong rebounding team and have improved its defense enough to rank in the top
10 in fewest points per game. INDIANA 92-85.

*Miami over New Orleans by 12
Dealing with inflated lines, the Heat have failed to cover in 10 of their first 16 home
games. Miami should be motivated for this matchup, however, since they won't be
home for another two weeks. MIAMI 104-92.

*New York over Detroit over 2
Not too many teams can claim to have beaten the Heat and Pacers on the road like
Detroit has. The Pistons, however, were in a 3-8-1 ATS rut through Dec. 29. NEW
YORK 101-99.

**PREFERRED
San Antonio over *Memphis by 15
The Grizzlies have regressed too much to stay competitive with the Spurs with only
point guard Mike Conley playing consistently well. Memphis was 5-14 ATS in its last
19 home games through last Sunday. SAN ANTONIO 106-91.

Phoenix over *Chicago by 3
Not only do the Suns have a strong backcourt with Goran Dragic and Eric Bledsoe
to take advantage of Chicago's banged-up guards, but Miles Plumlee has stepped up
to provide an inside presence. The Bulls had failed to cover in 12 of their last 17 games
through Dec. 29. PHOENIX 94-91.

Golden State over *Milwaukee by 1
Andrew Bogut returns to his former home where he could be greeted by an improved
Milwaukee front line that has Ersan Ilysavoa and Larry Sanders back in the lineup.
This marks Golden State's sixth of seven consecutive road games. GOLDEN STATE
106-105.

*Dallas over Los Angeles Lakers by 8
The Lakers have defeated Dallas nine of the last 11 times, but minus Kobe Bryant
don't have the scoring weapons to keep up with Dirk Nowitzki and Monta Ellis.
DALLAS 109-101.

**PREFERRED
*Denver over Boston by 16
Boston entered the new year having lost six of nine matchups to Western Conference
teams. The Celtics can't be trusted out of their mediocre Eastern Conference comfort
zone. The Celtics did beat the Nuggets at home. But the revenge-seeking Nuggets
have beaten the Celtics each of the past four years at home, winning by an average of
more than nine points per game. DENVER 102-86.

Oklahoma City over *Utah by 8
Utah has failed to cover five of the past seven times it has been a home 'dog. Trey
Burke is learning on the go mixing good and bad shooting nights. OKLAHOMA
CITY 101-93.

Portland over *Sacramento by 4
Sacramento entered the last Sunday of December having covered 10 of 14 times versus
opponents with a .600 or better winning percentage. PORTLAND 101-97.

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WINNING POINTS
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Saint Louis over Rhode Island* by 9
College of Charleston* over James Madison by 6
LSU* over Tennessee by 9
Duke* over Georgia Tech by 16
**PREFERRED
Iowa State* over Baylor by 20
Transferring from Denver in the Sun Belt, the ability of Baylor guard Royce O’Neale
to guard experienced Big 12 scorers is highly questionable. Brady Heslip’s always has
been. Kenny Chery is only 5’11”. Baylor’s zone helped them beat Kentucky but it
would probably help get them killed by Iowa State.
IOWA ST 85-65.
Kansas State over TCU* by 8
Illinois-Chicago* over Youngstown State by 1
Notre Dame* over North Carolina State by 8
Michigan State* over Ohio State by 12
Cincinnati over Houston* by 11
A few of Houston’s key contributors have been missing in action lately, and their head
coach should get picked up and dropped off in a clown car. For Cincinnati, most of
their American Athletic Conference slate will represent a class drop from the ol’ Big
East.
CINCINNATI, 71-60.
Alabama* over Vanderbilt by 11
Creighton over Depaul* by 10
Syracuse over Virginia Tech* by 15
‘Wow! Virginia Tech hits 42% of their treys! Syrause plays zone! They will bust that
zone and win easy!’ Ah, not so fast my friend. The Hokies don’t attempt many treys,
and they’ve lost home games to NC Greensboro and USC Upstate.
SYRACUSE, 69-54

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POINTWISE
NBA BASKETBALL
(7:05) CHARLOTTE BOBCATS 103 - Washington 99 _____ _____
(7:05) CLEVELAND CAVS 91 - Philadelphia 76ers 89 _____ _____
(7:05) INDIANA PACERS 110 - Toronto Raptors 97 _____ _____
(7:35) MIAMI HEAT 106 - New Orleans Pelicans 89 _____ _____
(7:35) NEW YORK KNICKS 93 - Detroit Pistons 92 _____ _____
(8:05) San Antonio Spurs 111 - MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES 99 _____ _____
(8:05) Phoenix Suns 103 - CHICAGO BULLS 97 (WGN) _____ _____
(8:05) Golden State Warriors 113 - MILWAUKEE 101 _____ _____
(8:35) DALLAS MAVERICKS 98 - Los Angeles Lakers 95 _____ _____
(9:05) DENVER NUGGETS 105 - Boston Celtics 100 _____ _____
(9:05) Oklahoma City Thunder 104 - UTAH JAZZ 92 _____ _____
(10:05) Portland Trailblazers 99 - SACRAMENTO 89 _____ _____
BEST BETS:
MIAMI
SAN ANTONIO (3)
GOLDEN STATE
OKLAHOMA CITY (2)

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POINTWISE
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
(7:00) RHODE ISLAND 75 - Saint Louis 69 (CBSC) _____ _____
(7:00) CHARLESTON 62 - James Madison 54 _____ _____
(7:00) LSU 73 - Tennessee 71 (ESPN) _____ _____
(7:00) DUKE 70 - Georgia Tech 55 (ESPNU) _____ _____
(7:00) IOWA STATE 79 - Baylor 72 (ESPN2) _____ _____
(8:00) Kansas State 71 - TCU 69 _____ _____
(8:00) ILLINOIS-CHICAGO 68 - Youngstown State 66 _____ _____
(9:00) NOTRE DAME 82 - North Carolina State 70 _____ _____
(9:00) MICHIGAN STATE 64 - Ohio State 61 (ESPN) _____ _____
(9:00) Cincinnati 76 - HOUSTON 56 (CBSC) _____ _____
(9:00) ALABAMA 69 - Vanderbilt 59 (ESPNU) _____ _____
(9:00) Creighton 72 - DEPAUL 67 (FOX1) _____ _____
(9:00) Syracuse 83 - VIRGINIA TECH 65 _____ _____
BEST BETS:
RHODE ISLAND
NOTRE DAME
SYRACUSE

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NCAA Basketball Picks

Ohio State at Michigan State

The Buckeyes head to East Lansing tonight to face a Michigan State team that is 19-8 ATS in its last 27 games as a home favorite of 3 1/2 to 6 points. The Spartans are the pick (-5) according to Dunkel, which has Michigan State favored by 8. Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (-5). Here are all of today's games.


TUESDAY, JANUARY 7
Time Posted: 7:00 a.m. EST


Game 525-526: St. Louis at Rhode Island (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 66.411; Rhode Island 60.833
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Rhode Island (+7 1/2)


Game 527-528: James Madison at College of Charleston (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: James Madison 46.633; College of Charleston 58.090
Dunkel Line: College of Charleston by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: College of Charleston by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: College of Charleston (-6 1/2)


Game 529-530: Tennessee at LSU (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 63.779; LSU 68.707
Dunkel Line: LSU by 5
Vegas Line: LSU by 2
Dunkel Pick: LSU (-2)


Game 531-532: Georgia Tech at Duke (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Tech 57.020; Duke 79.909
Dunkel Line: Duke by 23
Vegas Line: Duke by 16 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Duke (-16 1/2)


Game 533-534: Baylor at Iowa State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baylor 69.965; Iowa State 74.225
Dunkel Line: Iowa State by 4 1/2; 156
Vegas Line: Iowa State by 7 1/2; 148
Dunkel Pick: Baylor (+7 1/2); Over


Game 535-536: Kansas State at TCU (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas State 69.148; TCU 55.651
Dunkel Line: Kansas State by 13 1/2; 122
Vegas Line: Kansas State by 5; 128
Dunkel Pick: Kansas State (-5); Under


Game 537-538: Youngstown State at Illinois-Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Youngstown State 50.154; Illinois-Chicago 54.575
Dunkel Line: Illinois-Chicago by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Illinois-Chicago by 1
Dunkel Pick: Illinois-Chicago (-1)


Game 539-540: NC State at Notre Dame (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NC State 66.348; Notre Dame 68.399
Dunkel Line: Notre Dame by 2; 135
Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 5 1/2; 143
Dunkel Pick: NC State (+5 1/2); Under


Game 541-542: Ohio State at Michigan State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio State 71.868; Michigan State 79.855
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 8; 128
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 5; 133
Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (-5); Under


Game 543-544: Cincinnati at Houston (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati 71.259; Houston 57.176
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 14
Vegas Line: Cincinnati by 9
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-9)


Game 545-546: Vanderbilt at Alabama (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Vanderbilt 58.209; Alabama 68.413
Dunkel Line: Alabama by 10; 120
Vegas Line: Alabama by 6 1/2; 128
Dunkel Pick: Alabama (-6 1/2); Under


Game 547-548: Creighton at DePaul (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Creighton 71.713; DePaul 57.886
Dunkel Line: Creighton by 14
Vegas Line: Creighton by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Creighton (-10 1/2)


Game 549-550: Syracuse at Virginia Tech (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Syracuse 71.823; Virginia Tech 62.960
Dunkel Line: Syracuse by 9; 121
Vegas Line: Syracuse by 12; 128
Dunkel Pick: Virginia Tech (+12); Under


Game 551-552: Middle Tennessee State at Tennessee State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Middle Tennessee State 59.437; Tennessee State 46.179
Dunkel Line: Middle Tennessee State by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: Middle Tennessee State by 8
Dunkel Pick: Middle Tennessee State (-8)

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Today's NBA Picks

New Orleans at Miami

The Pelicans head to Miami tonight to face a Heat team that is coming off a 102-97 win over Toronto and is 0-6 ATS in its last 6 games following a SU victory. New Orleans is the pick (+9) according to Dunkel, which has the Heat favored by only 6. Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+9). Here are all of today's picks.


TUESDAY, JANUARY 7
Time Posted: 7:00 a.m. EST


Game 501-502: Washington at Charlotte (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 117.770; Charlotte 115.842
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 2; 186
Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 1 1/2; 190 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+1 1/2); Under


Game 503-504: Philadelphia at Cleveland (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 107.431; Cleveland 118.178
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 11; 218
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 4 1/2; 211
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-4 1/2); Over


Game 505-506: Toronto at Indiana (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 123.866; Indiana 128.070
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 4; 181
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 7 1/2; 187
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+7 1/2); Under


Game 507-508: New Orleans at Miami (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 118.231; Miami 124.037
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 6; 210
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 9; 204
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+9); Over


Game 509-510: Detroit at New York (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 116.889; New York 114.277
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 2 1/2; 208
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 3; 199
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+3); Over


Game 511-512: San Antonio at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 122.311; Memphis 123.286
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 1; 192
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 6; 196 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+6); Under


Game 513-514: Phoenix at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 123.171; Chicago 117.412
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 6; 186
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 2; 191 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+2); Under


Game 515-516: Golden State at Milwaukee (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 123.382; Milwaukee 117.076
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 6 1/2; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 9; 199
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+9); Over


Game 517-518: LA Lakers at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 113.070; Dallas 121.235
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 8; 215
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 11; 209
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (+11); Over


Game 519-520: Boston at Denver (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 114.945; Denver 113.761
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 7 1/2; 199 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+7 1/2); Under


Game 521-522: Oklahoma City at Utah (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 129.115; Utah 116.692
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 12 1/2; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 6 1/2; 196
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-6 1/2); Under


Game 523-524: Portland at Sacramento (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 121.355; Sacramento 120.115
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 1; 225
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 5; 216 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+5); Over

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Today's NHL Picks

Boston at Anaheim

The Ducks host the Bruins tonight looking to build on their 6-0 record in their last 6 games against Eastern Conference teams. Anaheim is the pick (-130) according to Dunkel, which has the Ducks favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-135). Here are all of today's picks.


TUESDAY, JANUARY 7
Time Posted: 7:30 a.m. EST


Game 51-52: Carolina at Buffalo (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 10.327; Buffalo 11.957
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-115); 5
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-115); Under


Game 53-54: NY Islanders at Toronto (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 12.213; Toronto 9.988
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto (-165); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+145); Over


Game 55-56: Philadelphia at New Jersey (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 11.430; New Jersey 12.877
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-130); 5
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-130); Over


Game 57-58: Tampa Bay at Winnipeg (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 11.836; Winnipeg 10.850
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Winnipeg (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+100); Under


Game 59-60: San Jose at Nashville (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 12.143; Nashville 10.458
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-160); Under


Game 61-62: Calgary at Phoenix (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 11.210; Phoenix 10.397
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix (-185); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (+165); Over


Game 63-64: St. Louis at Edmonton (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 13.119; Edmonton 10.386
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 2 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-175); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-175); Under


Game 65-66: Pittsburgh at Vancouver (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 12.054; Vancouver 10.687
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-115); 5
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-105); Over


Game 67-68: Boston at Anaheim (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 11.378; Anaheim 12.908
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-135); 5
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-135); Over


Game 69-70: Minnesota at Los Angeles (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 11.999; Los Angeles 10.804
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-180); 5
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+160); Under

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Free Selection from Arthur Ralph Sports

Free winner TUES ST LOUIS -7

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Gamblers Data

Free Plays Tuesday

Tennessee +2

Middle Tennessee State -8

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StatFox Super Situations™ - FoxSheets

NHL NY ISLANDERS at TORONTO
Play On - Road underdogs of +100 to +200 against the money line (NY ISLANDERS) good power play team - scoring on more than 17.5% of their chances, hot offensive team - 5 straight games with 30 or more shots on goal
55-27 over the last 5 seasons. ( 67.1% 39.9 units )
3-2 this year. ( 60.0% 1.7 units )

NHL NY ISLANDERS at TORONTO
Play On - Road underdogs against the money line (NY ISLANDERS) good power play team - scoring on more than 17.5% of their chances, hot offensive team - 5 straight games with 30 or more shots on goal
56-29 over the last 5 seasons. ( 65.9% 40.3 units )
3-2 this year. ( 60.0% 1.7 units )

NHL NY ISLANDERS at TORONTO
Play On - Road underdogs of +100 to +150 against the money line (NY ISLANDERS) good power play team - scoring on more than 17.5% of their chances, hot offensive team - 5 straight games with 30 or more shots on goal
51-24 over the last 5 seasons. ( 68.0% 36.1 units )
3-2 this year. ( 60.0% 1.7 units )

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StatFox Super Situations™ - FoxSheets

CBB JAMES MADISON at COLL OF CHARLESTON
Play On - Underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points (JAMES MADISON) off a road win against a conference rival, a marginal losing team (40% to 49%) playing a winning team
59-26 over the last 5 seasons. ( 69.4% 30.4 units )

CBB YOUNGSTOWN ST at IL-CHICAGO
Play Against - Road teams with a money line of +135 to -155 (YOUNGSTOWN ST) after going over the total by 24 or more points total in their last three games, with a winning percentage of between 45-55% on the season
44-18 over the last 5 seasons. ( 71.0% 25.0 units )
1-1 this year. ( 50.0% -0.0 units )

CBB JAMES MADISON at COLL OF CHARLESTON
Play On - Home favorites vs. the 1rst half line (COLL OF CHARLESTON) poor offensive team - scoring <=64 points/game on the season, after allowing 65 points or less 5 straight games
78-38 over the last 5 seasons. ( 67.2% 36.2 units )
1-0 this year. ( 100.0% 1.0 units )

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NBA GOLDEN STATE at MILWAUKEE
Play Against - Home underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points (MILWAUKEE) after failing to cover 2 of their last 3 against the spread against opponent after having covered 3 of their last 4 against the spread
70-33 over the last 5 seasons. ( 68.0% 33.7 units )
8-3 this year. ( 72.7% 4.7 units )

NBA WASHINGTON at CHARLOTTE
Play Against - Home teams with a money line of +135 to -155 (CHARLOTTE) after going over the total by 24 or more points total in their last three games against opponent after going under the total by 42 or more points total in their last five games
76-40 since 1997. ( 65.5% 35.3 units )
2-1 this year. ( 66.7% 1.2 units )

NBA DETROIT at NEW YORK
Play On - Home teams vs. the 1rst half line (NEW YORK) revenging a road loss vs opponent against opponent off 2 or more consecutive upset losses as a home favorite
54-23 since 1997. ( 70.1% 28.7 units )
2-0 this year. ( 100.0% 2.0 units )

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Paul Leiner

100* Baylor +7

50* Vanderbilt +6.5

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Tuesdays the Largest NBA Card so far this year led by a Rare 6* 20-0 NBA Power system and 2 big 5* Plays one a Blowout the Other a 26-2 Double totals system +NCAAB. NBA Is ranked at or near the top of several leader boards Last night we rolled with Minnesota. Free 3* Play below.



On Tuesday the free 3* NBA System Side is on the NY. Knicks. Game 510 at 7:35. The Knicks played well out West and are 10-0 to the spread at home the last few years off road game where they covered by 10 or more points, like they did in their upset win in Dallas. For our system we note that rested home favorites of -4.5 or less with a total that is 190 or higher that are off a spread win by 14+ points are cashing nearly 90% long term winning by 10 points points per game. The Knicks have revenge for a 92-86 loss in Detroit. The Pistons are 1-5 ats on the road off a 21 point or more ats loss at home and have not had much success here of late going 0-8 straight up and ats. Look for the Knicks to get the win and cover. Tuesday is the deepest NBA Card so far this season and we have 3 Powerful Plays led by a rare 6* from a 20-0 system dating to 1995, a 5* Perfect system blowout and a 26-2 Double totals system. NCAAB also on the card. NBA Remains ranked at or near the top of several leader boards this season. Last night we coasted to an easy win with Minnesota. Jump on and Hammer your book in Hoops. For the free 3* NBA System Play take The NY. Knicks. GC

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Power Play Wins
NBA Tor +7.5
CB K. St. -5
CB Notre Dame -5.5

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Ecks and Bacon

Ben lee won on Monday with Auburn +10/Florida State.

E&B have no offical play for Tuesday but Ben lee has a lean.

North Carolina State +6/Notre Dame.

Ecks and Bacon is 1-0 +$55 for week Eleven and is 38-48-2 -$1416

All E&B selections will be for $50 unless noted.

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Kyle Hunter's Pick Pack
NBA Daily Picks

Premium Plays
Matchup: Toronto at Indiana
Time: 7:05 PM EDT (Tue)
Play: Under (187.0 -110)
Line Source: Caesars/Harrah's
Posted on: January 7, 2014 @ 2:43:13 AM EST


*3 Star NBA 100% Angle Total* The Toronto Raptors have been very competitive of late, and their newfound competitiveness starts with a much improved defense. Indiana is the best defensive team in the NBA. I expect some good defense to be played when these two teams get together. Both of these teams are also in the bottom 7 in the league in terms of pace, so the pace should stay slow.

The under is 4-0 in the Raptors last 4. The under is 4-0 in the Raptors last 4 road games. The under is 4-0 in their last 4 against the East. The under is 7-0 in their last 7 against the NBA Central. The under is 4-0 in their last 4 following an ATS win. The under is 4-0 in the Pacers last 4 games. A 27-0 angle. Take the under.
Guaranteed Plays
Matchup: Portland at Sacramento
Time: 10:05 PM EDT (Tue)
Play: Over (216.5 -110)
Line Source: 5Dimes
Posted on: January 7, 2014 @ 2:43:13 AM EST


*3 Star NBA Late Night BAILOUT* The Portland Blazers have been the most efficient offense in the NBA this year. Portland piles up the points against everyone, and the Kings defense is atrocious. After slowing the game down early this year, the Kings are running as much as anyone in the NBA right now. Sacramento has been playing a bunch of very high scoring games lately.

The over is 4-0 in the Blazers last 4 against the Pacific. The over is 4-0 in the Kings last 4 against a team with a win percentage of 60% or higher. The over is 6-0 in the Kings last 6 games following a loss. The over is 5-0 in their last 5 following an ATS loss. The over is 8-1 in their last 9 against the West. The over is 7-1 in their last 8 after allowing 100 points or more last game. A 34-2 angle. Take the over.

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Kevin Rogers's Pick Pack
NBA Daily Picks

Premium Plays
Matchup: Washington at Charlotte
Time: 7:05 PM EDT (Tue)
Play: Washington (+1.5 -107)
Line Source: 5Dimes
Posted on: January 7, 2014 @ 10:58:02 AM EST

The Wizards hit the road after losing all three games on their recent homestand against the Mavericks, Raptors, and Warriors. Washington has played much better on the road and much better against sub .500 teams. That situation comes about tonight at Charlotte, as the Bobcats return home following a 1-4 road trip. Charlotte goes back on the road on Wednesday to take on Minnesota, so this is a tough scheduling spot for the Bobcats. Washington has won four of its last five on the road, as I'll back the Wizards tonight.
Member Plays
Matchup: Boston at Denver
Time: 9:05 PM EDT (Tue)
Play: Boston (+7.5 -105)
Line Source: 5Dimes
Posted on: January 7, 2014 @ 10:58:02 AM EST

The Nuggets are coming off consecutive wins over the Grizzlies and Lakers, as Denver looks to avenge a road loss at Boston from earlier this season. The Celtics have lost four straight games, and seven of their last eight contests, while the offense has struggled to score recently. Denver's defense has been atricious recently, allowing at least 100 points in eight of the last 10 games, while posting a 1-6 ATS record the last seven games as a home favorite. I'll back the Celtics here to cash at Denver.
Matchup: Portland at Sacramento
Time: 10:05 PM EDT (Tue)
Play: Sacramento (+5 -105)
Line Source: CarbonSports
Posted on: January 7, 2014 @ 10:58:02 AM EST

The Kings are playing with double-revenge tonight against the Blazers, as Sacramento tries to end a two-game skid after losing as a home favorite to the 76ers and Bobcats. Portland was upset by Philadelphia on Saturday as 12-point home favorites, while going 1-4 ATS in the last five road contests. The Kings have fared well as a home underdog this season, posting a 6-3 ATS record in that role. I'll take the Kings tonight as a home 'dog to cash against the Blazers.
Guaranteed Plays
Matchup: San Antonio at Memphis
Time: 8:05 PM EDT (Tue)
Play: San Antonio (-5.5 -110)
Line Source: Stations
Posted on: January 7, 2014 @ 10:58:02 AM EST

San Antonio has beaten Memphis twice already this season, while knocking off the Grizzlies in six straight matchups dating back to last season's Western Conference Finals. The Grizzlies return home from a terrific 2-1 SU and 3-0 ATS road trip, but are 0-6 SU/ATS as a home underdog this season. The Spurs are 7-1 SU/ATS in their last eight road contests, as I'll back San Antonio here to knock off Memphis on the road.

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Diamond Dog Sports

Over Mavericks 209.0 -110 (B)
Kings +4.5 -110 (C)

#550 Vtech +12.0 -110 (C)

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NBA

Hot teams
-- 76ers won/covered four of their last five games.
-- Indiana won seven of its last eight games (10-3 last 13 HF). Raptors won seven of their last nine games (7-1 last eight AU).
-- Heat won eight of last ten games (2-7 last nine HF).
-- Suns won/covered six of last eight games. Chicago won five of its last seven games.
-- Spurs won four of last five games (10-2 last 12 AF). Grizzlies are 4-1 vs spread in their last five games.
-- Warriors won their last nine games (4-6-1 last 11 AF).
-- Nuggets won last two games, after losing previous eight (2-8 HF).
-- Thunder won five of their last seven games (8-2 last ten AF). Utah won its last three home games (1-4 last five HU).

Cold Teams
-- Charlotte lost five of its last six games (3-6 HF)./ Wizards lost last three games, by 9-13-16 points (5-1 last six AU).
-- Cavaliers lost eight of their last nine games.
-- Pelicans lost six of last eight on road (2-5 last seven AU).
-- New York lost its last four home games (3-8 HF). Pistons lost six of their last seven games (5-2 last seven AU).
-- Bucks lost four of last five games (2-8 HU).
-- Dallas lost its last four home games (2-6 last eight HF). Lakers lost seven of last eight games (3-4 last seven AU).
-- Celtics lost seven of their last eight games (0-4 last four AU).
-- Portland covered only twice in last ten games. Sacramento lost seven of last ten games (5-0 last five HU). Underdogs covered Kings' last ten home games.

Series records
-- Bobcats won three of last four games with Washington.
-- 76ers won nine of last eleven games with Cleveland.
-- Raptors won three of last five games with Indiana.
-- Heat won last four games (3-0-1 vs spread) with New Orleans.
-- Knicks won seven of last eight games with Detroit.
-- Suns lost four of last five games with Chicago.
-- Spurs won seven of last nine games with Memphis.
-- Bucks won seven of last eight games with Golden State.
-- Lakers won seven of last nine games with Dallas.
-- Home side won last eight Boston-Denver games.
-- Thunder won nine of last eleven games with Utah.
-- Blazers are 2-0 vs Sacramento this year, winning by 13-11 points.

Totals
-- 10 of last 12 Charlotte home games stayed under total; Wizards' last five road games went over.
-- Six of last eight Cleveland home games went over.
-- Seven of last nine Toronto road games stayed under total.
-- Eight of last nine Miami home games went over the total.
-- Over is 11-5 in New York's last sixteen home games.
-- Last seven Chicago home games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven San Antonio road games went over.
-- Last three Milwaukee home games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Dallas home games went over the total.
-- 12 of 16 Boston road games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Thunder road games went over; four of last five Jazz home games stayed under.
-- Seven of last nine Portland road games went over total.

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NHL

Hot teams
-- Carolina won its last four games, all by one goal. Sabres won last five home games.
-- Islanders won four of their last five games. Toronto won three of last four.
-- Flyers won seven of their last nine games.
-- Sharks won six of their last eight games.
-- Lightning won seven of its last ten games.
-- Blues won their last five games, scoring 22 goals.
-- Penguins won eight of their last ten games.
-- Anaheim is 13-1 in its last 14 games. Bruins won five of their last seven.

Cold teams
-- New Jersey lost three of last four home games.
-- Predators lost eight of their last ten games.
-- Winnipeg lost its last three games, allowing 14 goals.
-- Flames/Coyotes both lost eight of their last ten games.
-- Edmonton lost four of its last five games.
-- Canucks lost their last four games, scoring nine goals.
-- Kings lost five of last six games. Minnesota lost last four away games, outscored 19-8.

Totals
-- Over is 6-2-1 in last nine Carolina games.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Toronto games.
-- Over is 7-2-1 in last ten Philly games.
-- Five of last seven San Jose games went over total.
-- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Lightning games.
-- Four of last five Calgary games stayed under total.
-- Over is 6-2-1 in last nine St Louis games.
-- Seven of last nine Pittsburgh games went over total.
-- Last three Anaheim games went over the total.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Minnesota games.

Series records
-- Sabres lost four of last five games with Carolina.
-- Islanders won three of last four visits to Toronto.
-- Devils won nine of last eleven games with Philly.
-- Predators won five of last seven games with San Jose.
-- Jets won their last four games with Tampa Bay.
-- Flames won five of last seven games with Phoenix.
-- Blues won six of last seven games with Edmonton.
-- Penguins won last three games with Vancouver, last two in SO.
-- Bruins won last two games with Anaheim, both by 3-2 scores.
-- Wild lost three of last four visits to Staples Center.

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Jeff Clement

8 Units Ohio St +5.5

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EZWINNERS

3* TCU +5.5

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Vegas Sports Informer
(3*) Take #508 Miami -7 ½ over New Orleans (7:35 p.m., Tuesday, January 7)

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Strike Point Sports
(2*) #530 Take LSU (-2.5) over Tennessee (7 p.m., Tuesday, January 7)

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Jason Sharpe
3* Baylor +6.5

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Joe Gavazzi
5* Michigan State -5

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Doc Sports
NBA
(6*) #501 Take Washington/Charlotte UNDER 190.5 (7 p.m. EST, Tuesday)
(3*) #505 Take Toronto +8.5 over Indiana (7 p.m. EST, Tuesday)

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J. Clifton ncaab tuesday

Lsu -3
baylor + 6 1/2
vandy + 7
nc state + 5 1/2
illinois chicago +1

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California Sports:


4* = Mavericks -9.5
3* = LSU -2.5

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River City Sharps

Syracuse travels to Virginia Tech tonight for their second ACC game, hoping that they give a better effort than they got this weekend in their 49-44 win over Miami. The Orange come into the game tonight at 14-0 on the season while the Hokies are 8-5 on the campaign. Even though they are still rebuilding their program, there are some things to like about what the Hokies are doing. Virginia Tech ranks sixth nationally from behind the 3-point line, shooting 42.5% on the season. They have also been tough on the defensive end, allowing an average of 62.3 ppg, 37.6 field-goal % and 28.5 3-point % in their last seven games. Syracuse has really struggled shooting from behind the arc over their past several games and only shot 36.2% from the field in the Miami game. It appears as though Tech is going to have the advantage on the glass as well, where the Hokies average 41 rebounds a game to Syracuse's 35 boards. While we will admit that Tech hasn't been real competitive with the better teams they have played this season, we think this is a spot tonight where Syracuse will get their best shot and we think they cover this number. The Sharps say...

3 UNITS - VIRGINIA TECH (+13)

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H&H Sports

CBB Double Dime Over Iowa State

NBA Double Dime Over Spurs

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Sports Nostradamus

CBB
Rhode Island
NC State
Ohio State

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Chicago Syndicate

NBA
Pacers
Over Bulls

CBB
Ohio State

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CHRIS JORDAN

300 Syracuse

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NCAAB

Tuesday, January 7

Rhode Island won its last five games with Saint Louis, beating Billikens last two years, when Rams were combined 15-45. URI won at LSU on Saturday, big road win for 9-6 Rams, their first top 100 win. St Louis is 4-0 in true road games, winning at Valpo/Vandy- they force turnovers 23.4% of time, #11 in country. Rams turn ball over 21% of time, shoot just 29.7% from arc.

Charleston's CAA debut comes vs James Madison team that won four of last five games after a 2-8 start. Dukes turn ball over 21.4% of time, shoot just 27.4% from arc- they're 3-6 on road, but beat NC-Wilmington by 5 in CAA road opener Saturday. Cougars won six of last eight games with a win at Davidson; they turn ball over 20.7% of time, make 30.5% from the arc.

Tennessee won its last five games with LSU, winning last three visits to Baton Rouge by 2-5-5 points, but Vols are 0-2 on road this year, losing at Xavier by 4, Wichita by 9. LSU had won five in row before home loss to Rhode Island Saturday; Tigers are 2-2 vs top 100 teams, 2-3 in games decided by 7 or less points. Tennessee is 1-4 in games decided by single digit margin; they're 3-3 vs top 100 teams.

Duke is out of top 10 for first time since November 2007; Blue Devils' opponents are shooting 50.8% inside arc- they're 2-3 vs top 100 teams, but Georgia Tech is #110. Duke won 14 of last 16 games against Tech, winning last five by 19-4-22-7-16 points. Jackets never led in last game at Maryland, losing 77-61- they're 1-5 vs top 100 teams, with all five losses by 10 points, only win at home vs Illinois.

Home side won 11 of last 12 Baylor-Iowa State games; Bears lost last six visits to Ames, with all six wins by 8+ points. ISU won last three in series by 8-8-5 points. Cyclones blew 15-point halftime lead Saturday in Lubbock, beat Tech by 11; they're 5-0 vs top 100 teams, with all five wins by 7 or less points. This is first true road game for Baylor, who played at D-II Chaminade in Maui, but that doesn't count.

Kansas State swept TCU by 13-11 points in Frogs' first season in Big X LY; Wildcats won last nine games after 2-3 start, upsetting Oklahoma State at home Saturday, but this is their first true road game- they're 2-2 on neutral floors, losing two of three at Puerto Rico tourney. TCU lost its three top 100 games by 8-21-5 points, losing to West Virginia 74-69 in conference opener Saturday.

Ill-Chicago swept Youngstown LY with both wins by 5- second game went three OTs, with Penguins shooting 28.6% inside arc- they're 2-8 in last ten visits to UIC- home side won 10 of last 13 series games. UIC is 5-10, 2-3 at home, losing last four games, last three by 13+. Youngstown allowed 83.5 ppg in losing first two Horizon road tilts by 6-16 points.

Notre Dame upset Duke in its ACC debut Saturday; four of its last five games were decided by 4 or less points or in OT. Irish have to get back to business vs NC State team that lost by 11 at home to Pitt Saturday, after jumping out to 17-2 lead. It was -14 when Wolfpack's plane got to South Bend Monday; State is 2-1 on road, losing by 11 at Cincinnati, winning at Tennessee by 7.

Michigan State-Ohio State are 7-7 in last 14 meetings; Buckeyes are 2-1 in last three visits here- teams split pair of close games in last two Big Dozen tourneys. OSU is 13-0, winning road games by 17 at Marquette, 9 at Purdue; opponents are making 24.3% from arc. Spartans won last six games, opening conference play with 16-17 road wins at Penn State and Indiana- their only loss was North Carolina at home.

Houston won first two AAC games by 4-9 points after couple of weird non-league losses to San Jose/ULL; Cougars are 7-1 at home- they're 0-5 if they allow 72+ points, 10-0 if they allow 70 or less. Cincinnati gave up 55 ppg in winning first two AAC games by 8-16 points, with a big win at Memphis Saturday. Bearcats force turnovers 25.1% of time, #7 on country- they play great defense, can struggle with the ball.

Vanderbilt won last three games with Alabama by 1-4-10 points; they're 3-2 in last five visits here, but are 0-2 on road this year, losing by in OT at Butler by 8, at Texas by 6- they're 0-4 vs top 100 teams. Alabama is 0-6 vs top 100 teams, with all six losses by 10 or less points. Tide lost last two home games to Wichita/Xavier- they're 1-6 in games decided by 9 or less points.

Creighton won its first two Big East games by 18-13 points; they're #3 in country, making 42.7% from arc; Bluejays are 3-0 road, with wins by . 4-17-3 points. DePaul scored 55 ppg in losing first two league games by 7-10 points; Blue Demons are amazingly bad 9-95 in last 103 league games; they've turned ball over 20.7% of time. DePaul scored average of 57.8 ppg in their last four games, not good.

Syracuse is 14-0, winning by 5 at St John's in only road game- they won ACC debut 49-44 over Miami at home Saturday (trailed by by 5 at 6:11 mark)- they allowed 54.2 ppg in last five games. Virginia Tech is 1-2 vs top 100 teams, losing to Michigan State by 19, VCU by 30, winning by 5 over West Virginia. Orange are #2 in countery, forcing turnovers 25.9% of time. Hokies are #6 in country, making 42.5% from arc.

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Indian Cowboy's Picks For College Basketball


3-Unit Play. #534. Take Iowa State -6.5 over Baylor (Tuesday @ 7pm est).

Fred Hoiberg just consistently seems to have Scott Drew's number. Iowa State has beat and covered against Baylor the last 3 times and 4 of times (2 of the last 3 in which they were favored). I have Iowa State as a top as a top 15 offensive team and they come off a big win against Texas Tech on the road winning by 9 points and they have already beat Iowa this year at home who is an even better team than Baylor. If you take a look at the power rankings, you will notice that Iowa State beat an even better Michigan team ranked 18th in most power rankings by 7 and given the familiarity that Coach Hoiberg and Iowa State with Baylor - not to mention that Baylor is ranked in the top 30 in most power rankings, this is a good opportunity for Iowa State to likely win this game by about 9-10 points this evening. This is not to mention this is a decent public fade as well as most of the public is on the underdog to boot. They key difference in this contest will likely be due to the fact Iowa State is 2nd in the nation in turnover percentage with Baylor being outside the top 200. And, in a conference game and on the road at that, the possessions for Baylor will likely be extremely key here. Baylor is also outside the top 250 in the country in field goal percentage as well whereas Iowa State is top 140 in the country in field goal percentage. The Cyclones are 7-2 ATS when facing a team with a winning percentage greater than 60% this year and 6-2 ATS when facing a team with a winning road record as well.


Indian Cowboy's Picks For NBA Basketball

6-Unit Play. #515. Take Golden State -10 over Milwaukee (Tuesday @ 8:05pm est).

Did you know the Golden State Warriors have lost to the Milwaukee Bucks the last 3 times they have played them? Note the Warriors lost to this team both times in 2013 and in lost to them in 2012 to boot as well which means they have not beat the Bucks since 2011. I'm sure that is not lost on Coach Jackson as he faces this team today on the road. Public play or not, motivation is always key for these teams in the NBA as in different situations, different teams are able to step up. The Warriors have traditionally done well in revenge games such as beating the Magic recently on the road in a similar situation as the Magic beat this team twice last year in a sweep and the Warriors got their revenge this year beating them as -6.5 favorites which we were on. The Warriors recently got their revenge on the Heat as well winning on the road and have put together 9 straight wins in a row to boot as this road trip has been a positive one for this team. With the 9 game win streak, the Warriors have solidified their standing in the Western Conference standings this year at 23-13. With Milwaukee having lost to the likes of the Timberwolves (who were highly motivated in that game) by a score of 117-95 its not far fetched to imagine them losing to a motivated Warriors team by that margin here. The Warriors are 7-3 ATS against the Eastern Conference of late as well as being 4-1 ATS against teams with a winning percentage of less than 40% at home (meaning the Warriors are covering road contests as big chalk). If the Bucks were truly expected to do well this game, the line would be more like +7.5 or even +5.5 to get the public to bait on the Warriors. But the Warriors are expected to do well and we have this game by about a 17 point differential tonight as note the Warriors are also 1-8 ATS in their last 9 contests against the Western Conference as well.

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Doc Sports
CBB
4* LSU -2.5

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Rocketman Sports
3* NC State +5.5
3* Michigan State -5

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Wunderdog Sports Free Pick

Game: Philadelphia at Cleveland (7:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: Philadelphia +4.5 (-105) at 5Dimes

There was nothing pretty about the last time the Philadelphia 76ers stepped on the floor. They were beaten badly by Minnesota by 31 points. That will have bettors running away from this team, but hold on. Teams that are bad defensively and allow over 103 points per game, and are off a 20-point loss or more actually come back strong to cover 56% of their next games (over 500 games in the sample). Good or bad, professional athletes don't like to be crushed, and usually come back with a strong effort. The Cavaliers put a lot of energy in their last game here vs. an elite Indiana team, and disappointingly, came up 4 points short, so their focus here vs the lowly Sixers should be lacking. The Cavs sport just a 6-20-1 ATS mark when playing on one day of rest in their last 27. Play on Philadelphia.

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Cleveland Insider

NBA
1* Suns/Bulls over 189
1* Thunder/Jazz under 196.5

NHL
2* Saint Louis/Edmonton under 5.5
1* Boston/Anaheim under 5

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SBP Original NBA 1/7

501. Washington Wizards -1

Rest of Games:
513. Phoenix Suns -1

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RAS = James Mad +7

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Strike Point Sports

6-Unit Play. Take #501 Washington (Pk) over Charlotte (7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 7)
This was going to be our "Underdog Game of the Month". When the game opened the spread was Washington +1.5 but the line has moved to now where it is a 'Pick' at most books. I still like the play, underdog or not.

I have had this game pegged for a few days now and I was hoping that Washington was going to come out as a dog. Funny that the line opened as a pick, but it is going the wrong way. It is headed toward Charlotte just do to the fact that they are at home. This works out perfect for us. I wanted Washington to begin with and I was hoping they would get points as we have had great success lately playing dogs. The Wizards will easily win this game outright. This game has a 6-8 point Wizards win written all over it. Washington is 11-1 ATS in their last 12 games versus teams with losing S.U. records. Washington is coming off a loss both ATS and S.U. The Wizards are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games following an ATS loss and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a S.U. loss. This is the Bobcats first home game after a long five-game road trip, and following this game they will head right back out on the road. This is just a tough spot to get up for a game as people are more focused on the Carolina Panthers than they are the Charlotte Bobcats. The stadium shouldn't be full and the fans won't be an influence tonight.

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Bettingresource

Iowa St. -6

NBA

Utah +6.5 & Milwaukee + 10

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Mighty Quinn

Mighty missed with Florida State (-10) on Monday and likes Iowa State on Tuesday.

The deficit is 115 sirignanos.

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Sports Cash System

extra pick:

Baylor / Iowa State OVER 146½ (Total Points Bet) (NCAA College Basketball) - Game Starts at 7:00 PM EST

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Sports Cash System Play of The Day for Today: 1/7
NCAA College Basketball





Iowa State -6 over Baylor
(Spread Bet)




Overall Record: 197-173

(System Record: 197-8, Won last 8 games)

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JASON SHARPE
5 Unit Play Take #509 Detroit +2.5 over New York (7:35pm est):
The Detroit Pistons know this is a desperate time as they have to stop the losing skid right now.
After what many called their best practice of the season late last week and after a much needed mid-season rest, the Pistons came back off nearly a one week layoff and were embarrassed by
the Memphis Grizzlies in their last game. It was Detroit's fourth straight loss and sixth in their last
seven games overall. It was so bad after the game that head coach Maurice Cheeks held a team
meeting with the players and many felt a lot of good things were discussed and hopefully ironed
out. This team has enough talent to beat the lesser teams of the league and for the most part
they have done that this season. If you go back and look at the teams below a .400 win
percentage this season (the group the New York Knicks are in), the Piston are 10-1 against them
overall. That speaks volumes about where this team is at as it's obvious they are clearly better
than this lower level group but that's really it for the Pistons.
As for the New York Knicks, this is a bad basketball team who despite having won two of their last
three games are are still an ugly 11-22 on the year. The Knicks have shown almost no home court
advantage at 4-12 this year and sport the 2nd worst home record in the NBA. Even worse than
that is the Knicks are 3-13 ATS their last 16 home games also. Add in the fact that the Pistons
are a decent 8-8 on the road this year which is the 2nd best away mark of the 17 teams below
.500 in the NBA this year and are 15-7-2 their last 24 road contests ATS. Detroit is also 20-6-1
versus the number their last 27 games against teams with a losing home record. They have also
cleaned up against teams form the Atlantic division by going 8-1-1 ATS their last ten games
against them.
Look for a full out effort here from the Pistons here. Take Detroit in this one.

3 Unit Play Take #513 Phoenix -1 over Chicago (8:05pm est):
You have to wonder here about the Chicago Bulls mindset as they come into this game playing
arguably their best basketball of the season only to pull off a big salary dump trade today and more or less tell their fans and players that this season is all but over. There's no doubt it was the
right move going forward for Chicago but it makes them a worse team right now and especially so
for this game. The Bulls have struggled in step up in class games versus decent teams as they are
just 2-5 ATS their last seven versus the Western Conference. Most of their wins have been
against the Boston, Brooklyn, Cleveland types. When matched up against these 2nd tier Western
Conference squads like the Suns, the Bulls have gotten hammered losing by 22 points to Dallas at
home and by 15 at Houston just recently.
The Suns remain a very solid 20-12 and playing winning basketball for most of this year. They
have cleaned up on below .500 teams like Chicago going 8-1 their last nine games versus them.
They are also a very strong 23-12 ATS this season and remain one of the most undervalued
teams in all of the NBA. Not only are they 5-1 against the lesser Eastern Conference this season
(not counting powerful Miami) but all five wins have been easy victories of seven points or more.
Take Phoenix in this one.

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King Creole NBA Total Tue, 01/07/14 - 7:05 PM
double-dime bet - 506 IND / 505 TOR - UNDER 187.0
2** Play on: UNDER the TOTAL
Game Two:
Indiana has been one of the strongest UNDER teams so far in the 2013/2014 season. The Pacers
come in with an overall record of 12-21 O/U. And that's NUMBER ONE in the entire league at 64%
Unders. That includes 4-13 O/U at home (76% Unders / 181.8 ppg). They've really putt he clamps
down on defense as of late... going a PERFECT 0-4 O/U in their last four games (only 171.3 total
ppg!).... and 1-7 O/U in their last 8 overall. On the flip side, Toronto's OU results are not quite as
one-sided in terms of overall numbers. But the Raptors are trending 'Under' BIG-TIME as of late.
Toronto comes into tonight's game on a current 0-4 O/U streak in their last 4 games (182.5
combined ppg). And since Christmas, the Raptors have gone 2-6 O/U. Just like our first game, this
Tor / Indy SERIES has strong OU tendencies (0-3 O/U last three meetings / 175.3 total ppg / 1-5
O/U last six).
Both teams last played on Sunday. So they each come in with ONE day of rest.
0-7 O/U since late December: All home favorites of < 10 pts (Indiana) in a '1/1' REST situation...
when the OU line is < 197 points.
Toronto come in on a current ATS roll. The Raptors have covered the spread in six STRAIGHT
games.
0-8-1 O/U since late December: All EASTERN CONFERENCE teams playing off 3 or more ATS wins
in a row (Toronto).
Indiana comes in off a division win over Cleveland in which they held the Cavaliers to just 78
points.
1-8 O/U since mid-December: All NBA teams who allowed LESS THAN (<) 80 points in their last
game (Pacers) when the OU line is < 194 points.

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ALLEN EASTMAN
4-Unit Play. Take #511 San Antonio (-6) over Memphis (8 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 7)
3-Unit Play. Take #520 Denver (-7.5) over Boston (9 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 7)

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treyspicks

NCAAB OHIO ST/MICH ST OVER 132

NHL ANAHEIM -130

NBA PHOENIX PICK
NCAAB YOUNGSTOWN ST PICK
NCAAB HOUSTON +9

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Brian Edwards

Vanderbilt +7

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Las Vegas Pipeline

10* Iowa State

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DHayes2

Baylor +7

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Vegas Runner

CHI +1 (3*)
VAN/ALA over 125 (3*)
TCU +4 (2*)

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Norms Clubhouse
NBA


DOUBLE PLAY: Dallas -11 LA Lakers

SINGLE PLAYS: Memphis +6 San Antonio
Golden St. -9 Milwaukee
Indiana -7 1/2 Toronto
Denver -7 1/2 Boston


COLLEGE


Duke -16 `1/2 Georgia Tech
Syracuse -12 Virginia Tech

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marc lawrence tcu

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Goodfella

Tuesday Night NBA Team Total


PHILADELPHIA 76ers OVER 101

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OC Dooley:“2 UNIT” NHL LATE NIGHT UNDERDOG (Wild +180 at Kings in a 10:35 eastern faceoff): This is a unique REVENGE wager as these two teams met way back on opening night in Minnesota where Los Angeles escaped with a triumph decided by a ONE goal margin. Late this evening is the rematch out west where the Wild are attempting to WIN for the fourth time in the last five visits to Los Angeles. Even though Minnesota is 2-0 ever since putting an end to a lengthy six-game losing streak, admittedly the deck appears stacked against the Wild who just lost points-leader Mikko Koivu (broken ankle) to injury. On the flipside the Kings finally have back star goaltender Jonathan Quick from a groin injury that caused him to miss 24 different starts. But my research indicates that in the past three years when off a “margin” home victory where the team triumphed by “two plus” goals in margin, Minnesota has gone an excellent 12-3 in the ensuing contest

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Ken Thompson

LSU -3

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The SportsBoss

LSU -2
TCU +4.5
Houston +9.5

Bobcats 0

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John Ryan 10* Titan

Ohio State

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Sean Murphy

Milwaukee Bucks

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Kelso

50* Depaul

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Dr. Bob hoops

St. Louis
youngstown State
nba-Portland

Nba-Denver
Coll-Houston
Iowa State

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Greg Shaker


Greg Shaker | CBB Side Tuesday, 1/7/2014 7:00 PM
526 Rhode Island +7 Bookmaker.com vs 525 St. Louis


Analysis:
The Line: This line has been up and down dropping to to 6.5 and has seen 7.5 as well but back to the original number at this writing. My best guess is that it will settle lower than what it is not but fairly stable throughout the betting window.


Why We Bet It: There is no doubt that the Rams have been a major pain in the ass for St Louis with 5 consecutive straight-up wins dating back to the 2010 season. They actually match-up well again this year with this team and even have the better bench which is important as we get into conference play. St Louis has another quality team this year, winning a lot of games both at home and on the road. But road numbers have not been as good as when they play on their court where they simply take care of the ball better. That is the primary reason why they are just 2-4 ATS when traveling this year, different results in previous years. This has been a Dog series the last few years and it has also been an UNDER series. That gives us even more value with these points tonight. Other factors lend itself to our number being St Louis -3.3 and that's good enough for me to play it on what will have to be a 3 Possession cover by the road conference team here..


Biggest Concerns: No major concerns here except for the fact that we would be getting a better number had URI not beat LSU just 3 days ago.


Added Notes: You can bet this one for the Full amount down to +6 and decrease your wager after that..

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Andre Gomes
Pick: 3 units (Single Dime Play) on 501 Washington Wizards (PK) @ -110 / 1.91 on Bookmaker (http://www.cappersmall.com/forums/redirect-to/?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bookmaker.eu%2F%3Fcmpid %3D4437)

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See spot. See spot bet: This week's best spot bet opportunities
By JASON LOGAN

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.

Lookahead spot

The Clemson Tigers need to be careful not to look past this Thursday’s home date with the Florida State Seminoles. Lurking behind FSU is a huge matchup with the Duke Blue Devils in the Littlejohn Coliseum Saturday.

The Tigers have stumbled against some of the tougher competition this season and a win over the Blue Devils could pave the way for a solid ACC run. However, Clemson needs to overcome a Seminoles squad that defeated Clemson three times last year – 1-2 ATS – including a 73-69 victory over the Tigers in the ACC tournament.

Letdown spot

The Chicago Blackhawks are trying to hang on to the Central Division lead but have come up short when trying to string wins together. Chicago has alternated wins and losses in its last six, heading into Wednesday’s home game against the Rangers, and have a busy weekend up ahead.

The Blackhawks have a monster matchup in Montreal Saturday night, then jump back on a plane to the Windy City to take on the Edmonton Oilers Sunday evening. Playing in Montreal is always a challenge, thanks to the lively crowds at the Bell Centre. Chicago runs the risk of taking the feisty Oilers lightly in a drastic change of scenery Sunday.

Schedule spot

The Houston Rockets fuel up the engines for an extended East Coast road trip. Western Conference teams have rolled their Eastern counterparts this season, however, those wins haven’t exactly produces pointspread profits.

Houston is 10-2 SU versus teams from the East but just 6-5-1 ATS. Those earnings shrink on the road, going 2-2 SU and ATS in Eastern venues heading into this trip. The Rockets visit the Atlanta Hawks Friday, the Washington Wizards Saturday, and Boston Celtics Monday, before heading to New Orleans to take on Western Conference rival New Orleans. Houston is only 8-8 ATS on the road overall this season.

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mysystempicks

NBA Knicks -3 2.5
NCAAB Tennessee +3 1.0

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Scott Stylze Sports

Michigan st -5.