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Saturday's Top 25 NCAAB cheat sheet: Early games

Here's a quick look at the marquee early games on Saturday's NCAA basketball schedule:

Virginia Cavaliers at Clemson Tigers (+4.5)

The conference championship very well could come down to Virginia's showdown with the visiting Syracuse Orange on March 1. But the Cavaliers have made it known they aren't looking past anyone - putting together its best start in conference play since opening 12-1 in 1981-82. Virginia guard Malcolm Brogdon has scored in double digits in 12 consecutive games.

K.J. McDaniels has been the lone offensive star on a Clemson squad that has struggled to score all season. He's the only player on the team to average double digits in points (17) and also leads the club in rebounding (7.5), steals (1.1) and blocks. The Tigers shoot just 41.1 percent from the field and 31.3 percent from beyond the arc but limit opponents to 38.2 percent from the floor.

TRENDS

* Cavaliers are 6-0 ATS in their last six road games.
* Tigers are 7-0 ATS in their last seven Saturday games.
* Under is 5-1 in Virginia's last six games.
* Home team is 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings.


Memphis Tigers at Connecticut Huskies (-5)

Named to the Wooden Award midseason list, Memphis' Joe Jackson leads the conference with an average of two steals while also remaining atop the club in points (14.6), assists (4.5) and minutes (32). While the senior guard's presence is felt in every contest, freshman reserve forward Dominic Woodson will sit out as he serves a one-game suspension for inappropriate language.

The Huskies' Shabazz Napier also was named to the Wooden Award midseason list, which consists of the top 30 players in the nation. The guard leads the conference in assists (5.5) while also topping his own team in points (17.3) and rebounds (5.9). Guard Ryan Boatright is dealing with an admittedly injured shoulder but sits one point shy of reaching 1,000 for his career.

TRENDS

* Tigers are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games following an ATS win.
* Huskies are 6-0 ATS in their last six games.
* Under is 10-4 in Memphis' last 14 road games.
* Over is 19-9-1 in Connecticut's last 29 games following a win of more than 20 points.


Pittsburgh Panthers at North Carolina Tar Heels (-3.5)

Even though they went to both overtime and double-overtime in their last five contests, the Panthers only are averaging 57.4 points during that stretch. Talib Zanna broke out of a slump with 16 points and 14 rebounds against Syracuse, but Patterson - the team's leading scorer at 17 points - continued to struggle from the field. Patterson is shooting just 28.5 percent over the last five games.

The Tar Heels have been remarkably consistent during their five-game winning streak, as they've scored between 73 and 84 points in each game while allowing between 61 and 70. Of course, Wednesday's postponement means North Carolina has not played in a week since posting a 73-62 road win over Notre Dame. James Michael McAdoo led the team with 18 points in that contest.

TRENDS

* Panthers are 0-5 ATS in their last five games.
* Tar Heels are 5-0 ATS in their last five games.
* Under is 4-0 in Pittsburgh's last four games.
* Over is 5-2 in North Carolina's last seven games.


Iowa Hawkeyes at Penn State Nittany Lions (+7)

The Hawkeyes, who have alternated wins and losses in the last six games, are third in the standings with trips to Indiana, Minnesota and Michigan State on the horizon - along with a home game versus Wisconsin. Devyn Marble made six 3-pointers in last weekend's win against Michigan and averages 16.5 points to lead the team. Aaron White is the only other player averaging in double figures (13.2)

The Nittany Lions forced 20 turnovers in Wednesday's victory at Indiana, where they finished the game with a 15-2 run and denied the Hoosiers a field goal over the final five minutes. D.J. Newbill, who averaged 23 points in two games against Iowa last season, leads Penn State in scoring (17.2) and Frazier is next (16.1) while topping the Big Ten with six assists per game.

TRENDS

* Hawkeyes are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 Saturday games.
* Nittany Lions are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games.
* Over is 9-2 in Iowa's last 11 games following an ATS win.
* Home team is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings.


Texas Tech Red Raiders at Iowa State Cyclones (-10)

The Red Raiders scored 30 points in the paint Monday and are averaging 35.4, ahead of the school-record pace set in 1995-96 (34.3). Texas Tech’s ability to score inside has overshadowed its woes from the 3-point line during its three-game winning streak, during which time the Red Raiders are shooting 23 percent beyond the arc. Jaye Crockett leads the team in scoring at 14.5 points per game.

The Cyclones remained the only team in Division I to score at least 70 points in every contest, but little else went right two days after conference player of the year candidate Melvin Ejim exploded for a Big 12-record 48 points against Texas Christian. Ejim managed only six points in a game coach Fred Hoiberg called “the worst effort we have had by far this season”.

TRENDS

* Red Raiders are 5-0 ATS in their last five road games.
* Cyclones are 1-8 ATS in their last nine games.
* Under is 7-0 in Texas Tech's last seven Saturday games.
* Favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings.


Oklahoma Sooners at Oklahoma State Cowboys (-2.5)

Buddy Hield leads the fourth-place Sooners with 16.4 points but was held to single-digits for just the second time this season. Ryan Spangler adds 10.4 points and 9.8 rebounds after being held to five points and four rebounds. Cameron Clark has back-to-back 16 point games, hitting 13-of-16 shots during that span, and averages 15.8 points.

Markel Brown averages 16.7 points and Phil Forte adds 12.2 points after scoring eight in his first start. Le'Bryan Nash, who adds 14.8 points and a team-high 5.9 rebounds, has shot 50 percent or better in his last six games and is averaging 19.5 points during that span. Kamari Murphy averages 6.1 points and 5.8 rebounds after his first double-double of the year.

TRENDS

* Sooners are 6-0 in their last six games following an ATS loss.
* Cowboys are 1-6 ATS in their last seven Saturday games.
* Under is 4-1 in Oklahoma's last five road games.
* Over is 6-0 in the last six meetings in Stillwater.


VCU Rams at Saint Louis Billikens (-4.5)

The Rams feature three double-digit scorers in guard Treveon Graham (15.6 points, 6.9 rebounds), forward Juvonte Reddic (12.4 points, 8.3 rebounds) and guard Melvin Johnson (10.7). Guard Rob Brandenberg (9.4) had failed to reach double digits in five of six games – including back-to-back 3-point outings – before breaking out with 15 points in the victory over George Washington.

The Billikens allow just 58.8 points per game and limit opponents to 39 percent shooting from the field but also possess two potent offensive players in forward Dwayne Evans (14.5 points, 6.3 rebounds) and point guard Jordair Jett (13.2 points, 4.9 assists). Jett scored 19 of his 25 points in the second half against La Salle and ranks fifth in school history with 375 career assists.

TRENDS

* Rams are 6-14 ATS in their last 20 road games.
* Billikens are 5-0 ATS in their last five games following an ATS loss.
* Under is 7-1 in Saint Louis' last eight Saturday games.
* Favorite is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings.


Houston Cougars at Cincinnati Bearcats (-15)

Cougars forward TaShawn Thomas averages 16.2 points and 8.8 rebounds but has occasionally been passive in games and the coaching staff urged him to be more aggressive against Temple and he responded with 25 points and nine rebounds. Guards Danuel House (12.9) and Jherrod Stiggers (10 per game) also average in double digits.

Cincinnati's Sean Kilpatrick scored 22 points against SMU for his fourth 20-point outing in five games but was just 5-of-18 from the field. The senior guard is averaging 22.9 points over the last eight games and was named to the Naismith Trophy Midseason Top 30 list Thursday. Forward Justin Jackson averages 11.4 points and seven rebounds.

TRENDS

* Cougars are 1-5 ATS in their last six games.
* Bearcats are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 home games.
* Under is 40-11 in Cincinnati's last 51 games.
* Home team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings.


N.C. State Wolf Pack at Syracuse Orange (-14)

Since missing a game due to a sprained ankle, Wolf Pack standout T.J. Warren (23.1 points, 7.4 rebounds) has posted an average of 26.4 points and 7.6 boards over his last five contests. Warren has shot 58.4 percent during that stretch, including a 15-of-26 performance en route to a career-high 34 points in Tuesday's 15-point win over Wake Forest.

The 58-56 win over Pittsburgh gave Syracuse its 24th straight victory - a new school record - as the team erased a six-point deficit in the final two minutes. The Orange won despite the absence of center Baye Moussa Keita, a stalwart in the middle of Jim Boeheim's 2-3 zone defense, and the senior's status is up in the air for Saturday.

TRENDS

* Wolfpack are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 Saturday games.
* Orange are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a win.
* Over is 4-1 in N.C. State's last five games.
* Road team is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings.

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Saturday's Top 25 NCAAB cheat sheet: Late games

Here's a quick look at the marquee late games on Saturday's NCAA basketball schedule:

TCU Horned Frogs at Kansas Jayhawks (-24)

Kyan Anderson continues to be the bright spot in the Horned Frogs' struggling offense, averaging a team-high 16.3 points after scoring at least 20 points in four of his last six games. Amric Fields has scored in double figures in 13 of his 16 appearances and averages 13.6 points and 6.1 rebounds. The Horned Frogs are ranked last in the Big 12 in scoring, field-goal percentage and rebounding.

Freshman Andrew Wiggins leads the first-place Jayhawks with 16 points and Perry Ellis adds 13.2 points and 6.8 rebounds. Ellis has had two double-doubles in the past three games for Kansas, which is 9-2 at home. Joel Embiid averages 10.7 points, a team-high 7.8 rebounds and 2.5 blocks in 22.3 minutes but has been limited to 7.5 points in 17.3 minutes the past three games.

TRENDS

* Horned Frogs are 7-20 ATS in their last 27 games vs. Big 12 opponents.
* Jayhawks are 5-0 ATS in their last five games vs. teams with losing records.
* Under is 4-0 in TCU's last four games following an ATS loss.
* Over is 8-0 in Kansas' last eight Saturday games.


Maryland Terrapins at Duke Blue Devils (-13.5)

The Terrapins put up a fight before fading in the second half of a 61-53 loss at Virginia on Monday, two days after putting up 83 points on one of the best defensive teams in the ACC in a win over Florida State. Seth Allen went for a career-high 32 points in the victory over the Seminoles and had 15 against the Cavaliers on 7-of-14 shooting.

The Blue Devils know a few things about getting hot from 3-point range and lead the ACC with a 3-point field-goal percentage of 42. Duke went 11-of-21 from beyond the arc in last Saturday’s 89-68 win at Boston College but freshman Jabari Parker did not need any 3-pointers to post season highs of 29 points and 16 rebounds. Parker has 21 or more points in three of the last four contests.

TRENDS

* Terrapins are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 Saturday games.
* Blue Devils are 7-0 ATS in their last seven games.
* Under is 4-0 in Maryland's last four road games.
* Favorite is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings.


West Virginia Mountaineers at Texas Longhorns (-6)

West Virginia's Juwan Staten scored 23 points on 9-of-14 shooting but the rest of the team struggled to 30.9 percent shooting in the loss to Texas, with Terry Henderson and Eron Harris combining to go 1-of-13 from 3-point range. Staten’s 19 points against Iowa State snapped a string of three straight games reaching at least 20. He had 23 in the first meeting with Texas.

The Longhorns were missing leading scorer Jonathan Holmes on Tuesday but Javan Felix picked up the slack with 27 points on 9-of-14 shooting, including 6-of-8 from beyond the arc. The sophomore guard was 6-of-24 from 3-point range over his previous five games but got help from a sagging defense and confidence from his teammates. Texas suffered a 57-53 overtime loss at home to West Virginia last season.

TRENDS

* Mountaineers are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games following a win.
* Longhorns are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 Saturday games.
* Over is 4-0 in West Virginia's last four games.
* Over is 13-6 in Texas' last 19 games vs. the Big 12.


Ohio State Buckeyes at Illinois Fighting Illini (+4.5)

The Buckeyes allowed 70 or more points for only the fourth time this season against Michigan to stall their momentumt. Ross leads the team in scoring (14.6), followed by Lenzell Smith Jr. (12) while point guard Aaron Craft stirs the pot for the Ohio State, averaging 9.3 points, 4.7 assists and 2.5 steals. Ohio State C Amir Williams leads the league in field goal percentage at 61.8 and paces the Buckeyes in rebounding (6.2).

Guard Rayvonte Rice has been a bright spot during a rough stretch for the Fighting Illini, reaching 20 points in three of the last five games while leading the team in scoring (16.8) and rebounding (six) at 6-4. Illinois’ only win during its slump came Feb. 9 at Penn State, but followed that up with a 67-58 loss at Nebraska on Wednesday. Joseph Bertrand, 2-of-8 shooting the last two games, had 19 points against Ohio State

TRENDS

* Buckeyes are 6-2 ATS in their last eight road games.
* Fighting Illini are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games.
* Under is 7-1 in Ohio State's last eight games following an ATS loss.
* Home team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings.


Loyola Marymount Lions at Gonzaga Bulldogs (-17.5)

The Lions opened West Coast Conference play with consecutive victories but have since dropped 11 of 12, including a 10-point decision to the visiting Bulldogs on Jan. 18. Anthony Ireland leads the team in points (18.4) and assists (5.5) but is just 15-for-44 from the field over his last three games and is shooting just over 30 percent from 3-point range for the season.

Gonzaga bounced back nicely from a six-point loss at Memphis, shooting 52.5 percent while placing four players in double figures en route to a 15-point victory over Pepperdine. Junior guard Kevin Pangos paces the team in scoring at 15.1 points per game, but had averaged just 8.3 over a four-game stretch before breaking out with 18 against the Waves.

TRENDS

* Lions are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games.
* Bulldogs are 5-2 ATS in their last seven home games.
* Under is 9-1 in Loyola Marymount's last 10 games vs. teams with winning records.
* Under is 9-1 in the last 10 meetings.


Air Force Falcons at San Diego State Aztecs (-17.5)

The Falcons held San Jose State to 30.2 percent shooting Wednesday and edged the Spartans 51-48 for their first victory in nearly a month. Leading scorer Tre' Coggins returned to the starting lineup for the first time since serving a three-game suspension and finished with three points on 1-of-12 shooting. Coggins averages 16.8 points while shooting 47.1 percent from the field.

The Aztecs’ dynamic frontcourt has become even stronger in recent weeks with the emergence of forward Dwayne Polee II, who made three 3-pointers and scored 15 points against Wyoming. Polee was one of the few bright spots against the Cowboys, whose zone defense frustrated Thames and forced 13 turnovers. San Diego State has won 10 of the last 12 games against Air Force.

TRENDS

* Falcons are 5-1 ATS in their last six road games.
* Aztecs are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games.
* Under is 13-3 in San Diego State's last 16 home games.
* Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings.


Florida Gators at Kentucky Wildcats (-2)

Florida enters this game on a 16-game winning streak. Patric Young will move into a tie for eighth for the most games played at Florida (136) when he takes the floor against Kentucky. The Gators will be trying to snap an opponent's home-winning streak of at least 20 games for the second time this season after ending Arkansas’ 25-game streak with an overtime win Jan. 14.

Many expected Willie Cauley-Stein to continue in his starting role after he took over for Noel following his injury last season, but Johnson stole the job in the preseason and the 7-foot Cauley-Stein hasn’t done much to prove he belongs with the starting five. Cauley-Stein has been held to single digits in eight of the last nine games, scoring three points or fewer in five of those contests.

TRENDS

* Wildcats are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games.
* Under is 10-2 in Gators' last 12 Saturday games.
* Under is 4-1-1 in Kentucky's last six Saturday games.
* Under is 5-1 in the last six meetings.

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Incredibly hot North Carolina about to start grueling stretch
Justin Hartling

The North Carolina Tar Heels, winners of five straight, kick off a grueling stretch that includes four games in eight days against No. 23 Pittsburgh Saturday.

UNC has held opponents to an average of 64.2 ppg in their last five, while averaging 74 ppg themselves.

The Tar Heels are currently 3.5-point home faves Saturday.

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Saturday's Olympic hockey cheat sheet

Here's a look at Saturday's Olympic men's hockey action (odds courtesy Bet365):

Slovakia vs. Slovenia (+625)

The countries may sound the same, but one is clearly favored over the other in Group A action. The Slovakians haven't exactly done much to earn such lofty odds - they were thoroughly trounced 7-1 by the United States in their tournament opener as goaltenders Jaroslav Halak and Peter Budaj looked mostly dreadful while the offense couldn't muster much of anything. But it's still a deeper and more talented team than Slovenia, which dropped a 5-2 decision to the host Russians but were outshot 35-14 as its opponent carried the play for most of the game.

United States vs. Russia (-154)

The first marquee matchup of the tournament pits a pair of teams who opened with big victories over weaker opponents. The Americans' triumph had to be more impressive considering the number of goals scored and the quality of the opponent; the U.S. broke things open with six second-period goals while outshooting the overmatched Slovakians 33-23 in the contest. But the Russians were solid in their own right and should provide a much stiffer test against a mostly inexperienced U.S. defense and have the benefit of home-ice advantage.

Switzerland vs. Czech Republic (-213)

Count on the Swiss keeping things close and low scoring; at least, if their first two games are any indication. Switzerland opened the tournament with a 1-0 victory over Latvia - a game in which it needed 59:53 to score the only goal - before dropping a 1-0 decision to Sweden on Friday. The up-and-down Czechs have also found themselves on both ends of the same result so far in the tournament - they opened with a 4-2 defeat at the hands of the Swedes before bouncing back nicely in a 4-2 triumph over the Latvians.

Sweden vs. Latvia (+1,300)

It may be difficult to envision a scenario in which the Latvians keep this one interesting, even with Sweden forward Henrik Zetterberg (herniated disc) out for the remainder of the tournament. The defense and goaltending have been impressive to date, and with Erik Karlsson, Alexander Steen, Daniel Alfredsson and Nicklas Backstrom still in the mix, Latvia will struggle to contain the Swedish attack. That said, the Latvians have been somewhat competitive in their opening two games and could keep things close for a while.

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Bulk of cash on USA as they face Russia Saturday
Andrew Avery

When the USA faces Russia in Olympic hockey action Saturday, it will be the first real marquee game of the tournament.

Powered by Phil Kessel's three points, the States dominated a very good Slovakian team by a score of 7-1. And bettors have taken notice.

According to Mike Perry of Sportsbook.com, bettors like the underdog Americans to knock off the Russians.

"Eighty-four percent of the cash is on USA at +110," says Perry. "Seventy-three percent of puckline cash is backing the USA +1 (-175), while 80 percent of cash on total is on the Over 5.5 (-145)."

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UFC Fight Night 36 betting: Mousasi can upset Machida
By MMAODDSBREAKER

The main event of UFC Fight Night 36 is a middleweight bout between former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida (-230) and former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Gegard “The Dreamcatcher” Mousasi (+190).

It’s a five-round fight, and UFC President Dana White has already confirmed that should Machida win, he will be next in line for a title shot at 185 pounds. But the line on Machida is too high and there is value on Mousasi, who could easily score an upset victory.

Machida (20-4) is the former UFC light heavyweight champion and he made a successful debut at 185 pounds in his last outing, besting divisional standout Mark Munoz via highlight-reel head kick KO. The 35-year-old Brazilian is known for his incredible striking and knockout power.

He has as good a resume as any in the entire sport, and many of those career wins came via knockout. In addition to his deadly striking, Machida also possesses some of the most underrated wrestling in the sport.

His only problem is that he isn’t active at times in his fights and in recent years, it’s cost him in decision losses to “Rampage” Jackson and Phil Davis. The Davis fight chased him out of the light heavyweight division and down to middleweight. While he had a strong divisional debut against Munoz, if he reverts back to his old style against Mousasi, he could be in trouble if the fight hits the scorecards.

Mousasi (34-3-2) made a successful UFC debut with a decision win over Ilir Latifi in the main event of UFC on FUEL TV 9 last year. The 28-year-old Armenian is one of the most technical strikers in the UFC, using excellent jabs to keep the distance as well as mixing in many feints. And he’s a finisher, with 29 of his 34 wins coming via knockout or submission.

Against Machida, Mousasi will attempt to keep the fight standing and outpoint or knock Machida out on his feet. I think it’s going to come down to Mousasi being able to outpace Machida and, as long as he doesn’t get taken down and outwrestled by Machida, he will be able to make it very close on the judges’ scorecards.

This is likely to be a very technical affair between two high-level strikers, but ultimately Mousasi will be able to outpace Machida standing up and win a close and competitive decision.

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NCAA Basketball Picks

Memphis at Connecticut

The Tigers head to Connecticut today after barely getting past UCF (76-70) on Wednesday and carrying a 10-1 ATS record in their last 11 games when failing to cover the spread in the previous game. Memphis is the pick (+5 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Huskies favored by only 2. Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+5 1/2). Here are all of today's early games.


SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Time Posted: 6:00 a.m. EST


Game 501-502: St. Joseph's at LaSalle (11:00 a.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Joseph's 59.495; LaSalle 64.367
Dunkel Line: LaSalle by 5
Vegas Line: LaSalle by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LaSalle (-2 1/2)


Game 503-504: Duquesne at Rhode Island (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Duquesne 51.418; Rhode Island 60.258
Dunkel Line: Rhode Island by 9
Vegas Line: Rhode Island by 6
Dunkel Pick: Rhode Island (-6)


Game 505-506: NC-Wilmington at James Madison (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NC-Wilmington 44.057; James Madison 52.673
Dunkel Line: James Madison by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: James Madison by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: James Madison (-5 1/2)


Game 507-508: Virginia at Clemson (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia 72.439; Clemson 65.363
Dunkel Line: Virginia by 7
Vegas Line: Virginia by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Virginia (-4 1/2)


Game 509-510: Memphis at Connecticut (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 68.722; Connecticut 70.943
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 2
Vegas Line: Connecticut by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+5 1/2)


Game 511-512: Southern Illinois at Indiana State (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Illinois 54.981; Indiana State 64.294
Dunkel Line: Indiana State by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Indiana State by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana State (-7 1/2)


Game 513-514: Pittsburgh at North Carolina (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 67.737; North Carolina 73.349
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 3
Dunkel Pick: North Carolina (-3)


Game 515-516: Iowa at Penn State (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa 75.594; Penn State 65.611
Dunkel Line: Iowa by 10
Vegas Line: Iowa by 7
Dunkel Pick: Iowa (-7)


Game 517-518: Central Florida at South Florida (1:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Central Florida 57.149; South Florida 56.307
Dunkel Line: Central Florida by 1
Vegas Line: South Florida by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Central Florida (+2 1/2)


Game 518-520: Texas A&M at Vanderbilt (1:45 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas A&M 58.042; Vanderbilt 60.221
Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 2
Vegas Line: Vanderbilt by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas A&M (+4 1/2)


Game 521-522: Mississippi State at Auburn (1:45 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi State 52.849; Auburn 65.677
Dunkel Line: Auburn by 13
Vegas Line: Auburn by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Auburn (-9 1/2)


Game 523-524: Texas Tech at Iowa State (1:45 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas Tech 60.834; Iowa State 74.490
Dunkel Line: Iowa State by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: Iowa State by 10
Dunkel Pick: Iowa State (-10)


Game 525-526: Oklahoma at Oklahoma State (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma 69.081; Oklahoma State 68.782
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Oklahoma State by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma (+2 1/2)


Game 527-528: VCU at St. Louis (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: VCU 65.525; St. Louis 72.472
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 7
Vegas Line: St. Louis by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-4 1/2)


Game 529-530: Massachusetts at George Washington (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Massachusetts 63.928; George Washington 66.386
Dunkel Line: George Washington by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: George Washington by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Massachusetts (+5 1/2)


Game 531-532: Toledo at Eastern Michigan (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toledo 58.082; Eastern Michigan 59.627
Dunkel Line: Eastern Michigan by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Michigan


Game 533-534: DePaul at Providence (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: DePaul 55.475; Providence 69.353
Dunkel Line: Providence by 14
Vegas Line: Providence by 12
Dunkel Pick: Providence (-12)


Game 535-536: Southern Mississippi at Middle Tennessee State (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Mississippi 59.305; Middle Tennessee State 64.117
Dunkel Line: Middle Tennessee State by 5
Vegas Line: Middle Tennessee State by 1
Dunkel Pick: Middle Tennessee State (-1)


Game 537-538: Ohio at Buffalo (2:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio 57.807; Buffalo 60.383
Dunkel Line: Buffalo by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Buffalo by 5
Dunkel Pick: Ohio (+5)


Game 539-540: Houston at Cincinnati (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 51.587; Cincinnati 75.656
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 24
Vegas Line: Cincinnati by 15 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-15 1/2)


Game 541-542: WI-Green Bay at Cleveland State (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: WI-Green Bay 55.888; Cleveland State 64.061
Dunkel Line: Cleveland State by 8
Vegas Line: Cleveland State by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland State (-2 1/2)


Game 543-544: California at Washington (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: California 67.174; Washington 62.317
Dunkel Line: California by 5
Vegas Line: California by 1
Dunkel Pick: California (-1)


Game 545-546: AR-Little Rock at UL-Monroe (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: AR-Little Rock 49.931; UL-Monroe 54.033
Dunkel Line: UL-Monroe by 4
Vegas Line: UL-Monroe by 2
Dunkel Pick: UL-Monroe (-2)


Game 547-548: NC State at Syracuse (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NC State 60.677; Syracuse 78.267
Dunkel Line: Syracuse by 17 1/2
Vegas Line: Syracuse by 14
Dunkel Pick: Syracuse (-14)


Game 549-550: Old Dominion at Tulsa (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Old Dominion 52.792; Tulsa 63.326
Dunkel Line: Tulsa by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Tulsa by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tulsa (-8 1/2)


Game 551-552: Towson at William & Mary (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Towson 55.313; William & Mary 55.056
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: William & Mary by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Towson (+4 1/2)


Game 553-554: Indiana at Purdue (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 63.740; Purdue 66.433
Dunkel Line: Purdue by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Purdue


Game 555-556: Mississippi at Georgia (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi 63.171; Georgia 64.085
Dunkel Line: Georgia by 1
Vegas Line: Georgia by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Mississippi (+3 1/2)


Game 557-558: Pepperdine at Portland (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pepperdine 56.054; Portland 61.926
Dunkel Line: Portland by 6
Vegas Line: Portland by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Portland (-4 1/2)


Game 559-560: Tennessee at Missouri (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 66.750; Missouri 70.767
Dunkel Line: Missouri by 4
Vegas Line: Missouri by 2
Dunkel Pick: Missouri (-2)


Game 561-562: Alabama at South Carolina (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Alabama 60.230; South Carolina 58.321
Dunkel Line: Alabama by 2
Vegas Line: South Carolina by 1
Dunkel Pick: Alabama (+1)


Game 563-564: TCU at Kansas (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: TCU 54.756; Kansas 75.339
Dunkel Line: Kansas by 20 1/2
Vegas Line: Kansas by 24
Dunkel Pick: TCU (+24)


Game 565-566: Florida Atlantic at TX-San Antonio (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida Atlantic 52.538; TX-San Antonio 50.724
Dunkel Line: Florida Atlantic by 2
Vegas Line: Florida Atlantic by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: TX-San Antonio (+4 1/2)


Game 567-568: Bowling Green at Ball State (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Bowling Green 52.864; Ball State 48.105
Dunkel Line: Bowling Green by 5
Vegas Line: Bowling Green by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Bowling Green (-1 1/2)


Game 569-570: UNLV at Utah State (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UNLV 59.849; Utah State 65.225
Dunkel Line: Utah State by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Utah State by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah State (-3 1/2)


Game 571-572: Miami (OH) at Western Michigan (4:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (OH) 53.002; Western Michigan 57.022
Dunkel Line: Western Michigan by 4
Vegas Line: Western Michigan by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (OH) (+6 1/2)

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NCAA: Five teams that need to impress Saturday
By CHASE RUTTIG

With time running out in the NCAA basketball regular season, it is another crucial weekend for schools on the bubble looking to impress the tournament selection committee.

We look at the Top 5 games featuring teams that need to impress this Saturday.

Clemson (15-8)

Line: +4.5 at home versus Virginia

With an ACC win over Duke under their belt Clemson have earned their way into the discussion as teams on the bubble, but back-to-back losses to Syracuse and Notre Dame, as well as a recent 19 point defeat to North Carolina, have weakened the Tigers' resume. Hosting No. 16 Virginia, the Tigers could vault their way back into the tournament field with a signature Saturday win at home.

Baylor (15-9)

Line: -4.5 at home versus Kansas State

Baylor has fallen off the map during Big 12 play and has just three wins in their last 10 - two of which came against last place TCU. A team that has the talent to get to the tournament, Baylor desperately needs wins to make a tournament case. They can start by improving their position in the conference standings with a win at home over third place Kansas State.

West Virginia (15-10)

Line: +6 at Texas

West Virginia looks like it was left for dead at the start of Big 12 play, but Bob Huggins has coached up his Mountaineers into a bubble team. Wins over Oklahoma, Kansas State and Iowa State have West Virginia in fifth place in the conference. Winners of four of their last five, Huggins knows that his team could get themselves a massive win should they find away to knock off No. 19 Texas on the road.

Washington (14-11)

Line: +1 at home versus Cal

Coming off a much needed win at home against Stanford to end a three game skid, the Huskies 12-2 record at home will be tested against a tough Cal team. With a swing through Oregon to play the Ducks and Beavers on the horizon, C.J. Wilcox and company could start a streak towards the conference tournament with a win. Holding an unspectacular 14-11 record, they won't get to the tournament without a winning streak before March.

Maryland (14-11)

Line: +13.5 at Duke

Maryland's biggest problem in the ACC this season has been beating the top tier as the Terrapins have beat enough of the bottom feeders in the conference to hold a .500 record. What they need is a win over a Top 25 team and Duke may be the perfect opponent for them. Maryland has won two straight against the Blue Devils and another win over their rivals would definitely be remembered when it comes time to determine who is on the bubble and who is in the field of 64.

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Chase Diamond

10* North Carolina -3½

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Paul Leiner

100* Miami -4

50* Ole Miss +3

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POINTWISE

COLLEGE KEY RELEASES
AUBURN over Mississippi State (Sat) RATING: 1
DUKE over Maryland (Sat) RATING: 3
CINCINNATI over Houston (Sat) RATING: 5

(11:00) LASALLE 68 - St Josephs 67 (ESPNU) _____ _____

(12:00) RHODE ISLAND 72 - Duquesne 69 _____ _____

(12:00) JAMES MADISON 63 - NC-Wilmington 60 _____ _____

(12:00) Virginia 71 - CLEMSON 61 (ESPN) _____ _____

(12:00) CONNECTICUT 78 - Memphis 58 (ESPN) _____ _____

(1:00) INDIANA STATE 67 - Southern Illinois 61 _____ _____

(1:00) NORTH CAROLINA 83 - Pittsburgh 79 (CBS) _____ _____

(1:00) Iowa 76 - PENN STATE 65 (ESPNU) _____ _____

(1:30) SOUTH FLORIDA 80 - Central Florida 78 (ESPNN) _____ _____

(1:45) VANDERBILT 77 - Texas A&M 62 _____ _____

(1:45) AUBURN 74 - Mississippi State 55 _____ _____

(1:45) IOWA STATE 72 - Texas Tech 53 _____ _____

(2:00) OKLAHOMA STATE 81 - Oklahoma 77 (ESPN2) _____ _____

(2:00) SAINT LOUIS 73 - Va Commonwealth 68 (ESPN) _____ _____

(2:00) GEORGE WASHINGTON 88 - Massachusetts 81 _____ _____

(2:00) Toledo 70 - EASTERN MICHIGAN 69 _____ _____

(2:00) PROVIDENCE 78 - DePaul 72 (FSN) _____ _____

(2:00) MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE 73 - So Mississippi 67 _____ _____

(2:30) BUFFALO 84 - Ohio U 70 _____ _____

(3:00) CINCINNATI 91 - Houston 68 (ESPNU) _____ _____

(3:00) CLEVELAND STATE 76 - Wisc-Green Bay 61 _____ _____

(3:00) WASHINGTON 68 - California 67 _____ _____

(3:00) LA-MONROE 72 - Arkansas-Little Rock 66 _____ _____

(3:00) SYRACUSE 71 - North Carolina State 55 _____ _____

(4:00) TULSA 79 - Old Dominion 63 _____ _____

(4:00) WILLIAM & MARY 70 - Towson 57 _____ _____

(4:00) Indiana 75 - PURDUE 69 (ESPN2) _____ _____

(4:00) GEORGIA 77 - Mississippi 70 (FSN) _____ _____

(4:00) PORTLAND 78 - Pepperdine 68 _____ _____

(4:00) MISSOURI 73 - Tennessee 72 (ESPN) _____ _____

(4:00) SOUTH CAROLINA 66 - Alabama 59 _____ _____

(4:00) KANSAS 95 - Tcu 65 _____ _____

(4:00) Florida Atlantic 64 - TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO 63 _____ _____

(4:00) Bowling Green 72 - BALL STATE 71 _____ _____

(4:00) UTAH STATE 78 - Unlv 76 (CBSC) _____ _____

(4:30) WESTERN MICHIGAN 68 - Miami-Ohio 67 _____ _____

(5:00) UCLA 81 - Utah 66 _____ _____

(5:00) Wyoming 70 - SAN JOSE STATE 62 _____ _____

(5:00) ARKANSAS 79 - Lsu 69 (ESPNU) _____ _____

(6:00) NEW MEXICO 76 - Nevada 61 (CBSC) _____ _____

(6:00) KENT STATE 67 - Central Michigan 64 _____ _____

(6:00) BROWN 72 - Pennsylvania 60 _____ _____

(6:00) DUKE 93 - Maryland 65 (ESPN2) _____ _____

(6:00) Miami-Florida 68 - VIRGINIA TECH 48 _____ _____

(6:00) MARQUETTE 80 - Xavier 77 _____ _____

(6:00) St Bonaventure 79 - GEORGE MASON 74 _____ _____

(6:00) RICHMOND 74 - Fordham 60 _____ _____

(7:00) Kansas State 76 - BAYLOR 69 (ESPNU) _____ _____

(7:00) CAL-SANTA BARBARA 73 - Cal-Northridge 58 _____ _____

(7:00) YALE 77 - Princeton 76 _____ _____

(7:00) Harvard 80 - CORNELL 60 _____ _____

(7:00) COLUMBIA 65 - Dartmouth 59 _____ _____

(7:00) CHARLESTON 62 - Northeastern 61 _____ _____

(7:00) YOUNGSTOWN STATE 78 - Illinois-Chicago 72 _____ _____

(7:00) AKRON 74 - Northern Illinois 67 _____ _____

(7:00) CHARLOTTE 71 - Marshall 58 _____ _____

(7:00) ILLINOIS STATE 62 - Bradley 52 _____ _____

(7:00) Stanford 73 - WASHINGTON STATE 64 _____ _____

(8:00) East Carolina 67 - NORTH TEXAS 62 _____ _____

(8:00) LOUISIANA TECH 90 - Rice 61 _____ _____

(8:00) GONZAGA 89 - Loyola-Marymount 59 _____ _____

(8:00) WESTERN KENTUCKY 64 - South Alabama 55 _____ _____

(8:00) Byu 76 - SAINT MARYS 70 (ESPN2) _____ _____

(8:00) SAN DIEGO STATE 86 - Air Force 63 (CBSC) _____ _____

(8:00) WISC-MILWAUKEE 72 - Valparaiso 67 _____ _____

(8:00) DRAKE 64 - Loyola-Chicago 62 _____ _____

(8:00) UAB 73 - Tulane 68 _____ _____

(8:00) Ohio State 62 - ILLINOIS 60 (BIG10) _____ _____

(8:00) TEXAS 80 - West Virginia 69 _____ _____

(8:00) WAKE FOREST 69 - Florida State 65 _____ _____

(8:15) LA-LAFAYETTE 64 - Arkansas State 63 _____ _____

(8:30) TEXAS-ARLINGTON 60 - Texas State 51 _____ _____

(8:30) Georgia State 78 - TROY 64 _____ _____

(9:00) KENTUCKY 83 - Florida 70 (ESPN) _____ _____

(9:00) UTEP 76 - Florida International 51 _____ _____

(9:00) CAL-FULLERTON 81 - Hawaii 80 _____ _____

(9:00) Northern Iowa 86 - MISSOURI STATE 78 (ESPNU) _____ _____

(10:00) FRESNO STATE 74 - Colorado State 67 _____ _____

(10:00) San Diego 72 - PACIFIC 69 _____ _____

(10:00) CAL-IRVINE 63 - Cal-Riverside 53 _____ _____

(10:30) LONG BEACH STATE 76 - Cal-Poly Slo 58 _____ _____

(11:00) SANTA CLARA 66 - San Francisco 65 _____ _____

BEST BETS
AUBURN (1)
BUFFALO
CINCINNATI (5)
CLEVELAND ST.
DUKE (3)
GEORGIA
MIAMI-FLORIDA
KANSAS STATE
ILL-CHICAGO
NO ILLINOIS
GONZAGA
UTEP
SAN DIEGO
LONG BEACH STATE

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Big al

3* Clemson +5 (rotation #508, Noon)
3* Citadel +6 (rotation #671, 4 pm)
3* Nebraska-Omaha +5 (rotation #678, 5 pm)
3* Nevada +12 (rotation #579, 6 pm)
3* Fordham +12 (rotation #593, 6 pm)
3* Illinois St. -7 (rotation #614, 7 pm)
Opinion N. Carolina -3.5 (rotation #514, 1 pm)
Opinion Georgia Southern +9.5 (rotation #666, 2 pm)
Opinion Washington +1.5 (rotation #544, 3 pm)
Opinion S. Alabama +9 (rotation #623, 8 pm)

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Basketball Crusher
Washington +1 over California
(System Record: 45-6, lost last 2 games and a push)
Overall Record: 45-61-3

Soccer Crusher
Colon + Argentinos Juniors UNDER 2
This match is happening in Argentina
(System Record: 525-18, won last game)
Overall Record: 525-451-75

Here are the rest of his basketball plays for today...


Basketball
Middle Tennessee PK over Southern Miss
Oklahoma +2.5 over Oklahoma St
Memphis +3.5 over Conneticut

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Game of the Day: Florida at Kentucky

Florida Gators at Kentucky Wildcats (-2)

Florida can take a big step toward defending its SEC regular-season title Saturday night when the No. 4 Gators travel to No. 13 Kentucky. Florida heads into the showdown with a two-game lead over the Wildcats with seven games remaining, including a rematch with visiting Kentucky in the regular-season finale March 8. The Gators also remain in position to join the Wildcats as the only teams to finish unbeaten in SEC play.

Kentucky upset the visiting Gators in their last meeting in March, a 61-57 victory that came a month after the Wildcats fell to the host Gators and lost starting center Nerlens Noel to a season-ending knee injury in the process. Florida enters this game on a 16-game winning streak and one of its most valuable players has been point guard Scottie Wilbekin, who won’t light up the stat sheet on the offensive end but is one of the top on-ball defenders in the SEC. Kentucky has won four in a row and can match its longest win streak of the season with another victory

TV: 9 p.m. ET, ESPN

LINE HISTORY: The Wildcats opened as 2-point home faves.

POWER RANKINGS: Florida (-17.7) - Kentucky (-13.0) + Home Court (-3.0) = Florida -1.7

INJURY WATCH: Florida - Dillon Graham (Out - hip)

WHAT BOOKS SAY: "A lot of talk around this Florida team being the best team in the nation. They face Kentucky twice before the end of the season, the first being Saturday night in Lexington Kentucky. Can the Gators break the streak of six straight losses in Lexington?" - Michael Stewart, CarbonSports.

WHAT SHARPS SAY: "Huge clash in the SEC on Saturday when the Wildcats host Florida. The Wildcats have won seven of the last nine meetings since 2010 but they will need better transition defense if they want to make it eight of 10." -Doc's Sports.

ABOUT FLORIDA (22-2 SU, 10-9-1 ATS, 5-14 O/U): Patric Young will move into a tie for eighth for the most games played at Florida (136) when he takes the floor against Kentucky. He may have made the hustle play of the year in Tuesday’s win at Tennessee, sprinting for a loose ball under his own basket and diving between two opponents before saving it to a teammate just before sliding out of bounds. The 22-year-old Young should be able to take advantage of his matchup against 7-0 freshman Dakari Johnson, who turned 18 in September.

ABOUT KENTUCKY (19-5 SU, 11-9-2 ATS, 8-12 O/U): Many expected Willie Cauley-Stein to continue in his starting role after he took over for Noel following his injury last season, but Johnson stole the job in the preseason and the 7-foot Cauley-Stein hasn’t done much to prove he belongs with the starting five. Cauley-Stein has been held to single digits in eight of the last nine games, scoring three points or less in five of those contests. Wednesday’s game against Auburn was typical of his recent play as he finished with five points and six rebounds in 20 minutes.

TRENDS:
* Under is 5-1 in the last six meetings.
* Under is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in Kentucky.
* Wildcats are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games.
* Under is 8-3 in Gators' last 11 road games.

CONSENSUS: 63 percent of wagers are on Kentucky at -2.

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Pittsburgh/North Carolina under 136 1/2
Oklahoma/Oklahoma State over 156
Indiana/Purdue over 137

February's College Basketball Rivalry Total of the Month!!!!!
Duke/Maryland over 149 1/2

NCAA Best Bets
Georgia State/Troy over 140
Kansas State/Baylor over 129
BYU/St Mary's over 151
Florida/Kentucky under 131

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No. 25 Pittsburgh heads to UNC on Saturday
by Robert Livingston

Dean E. Smith Center - Chapel Hill, NC
Tip-off: Saturday, 1:00 p.m. ET
Line: TBD

Coming off a last-second loss to No. 1 and undefeated Syracuse, No. 25 Pittsburgh will look to get back in the win column with its first ACC matchup against powerhouse North Carolina.

The Panthers led late against the Orange until a last-second 30-footer sent them to their third loss in their past five games and their fifth consecutive ATS defeat. They are now 8-4 SU (4-7-1 ATS) in ACC play, though all of their SU defeats have come to quality opponents in Syracuse (twice), Duke and Virginia. The Panthers are 7-13-2 ATS overall but 2-2-1 ATS on the road. The Tar Heels enter this one well-rested as their Wednesday contest against the Blue Devils was postponed due to snow. Before that they were playing some of their best basketball of the season, winning five straight SU and ATS, snapping a skid in which they had lost eight of nine ATS. North Carolina (5-5 ATS in ACC) is 12-11 ATS overall this season and 7-7 ATS in Chapel Hill. These two teams haven’t met since 1996, when the Tar Heels won 82-61 as 17-point favorites.

Playing a slow brand of basketball, the Panthers average just 72.6 PPG (149th in Div. I) on 46.4% shooting (73rd in Div. I) with 16.0 APG (20th in Div. I). More impressively, they give up only 60.0 PPG (13th in Div. I) on 40.1% shooting, while outrebounding their opponents by +6.7 RPG. They outrebounded Syracuse 35-24, led by PF Talib Zanna (12.7 PPG, 7.9 RPG), who grabbed 14 rebounds to go along with his 16 points. The offense is led by SG Lamar Patterson (17.0 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 4.4 APG), but he has struggled mightily in the past five games, shooting a paltry 28.4% from the field. He’s joined in the backcourt by the team’s third and final double-digit scorer, SG Cameron Wright (10.8 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 2.8 APG) and PG James Robinson (8.2 PPG, 4.0 APG), who helps Patterson run the offense with a phenomenal 4.3 Ast/TO ratio this season.

Like Pittsburgh, North Carolina isn’t very scary on the offensive end, averaging 75.8 PPG (69th in Div. I) on 45.6% shooting (110th in Div. I). The Heels make a terrible 31.8% of their threes and 62.4% of their free throws (7th worst in Div. I). But on the defensive end, Carolina holds opponents to 39.5% FG and dominates the glass with 41.1 RPG (8th in Div. I). PF James Michael McAdoo (15.0 RPG, 6.8 RPG) is their primary post player and is an effective scorer, but struggles at the line, making just 53.4% of his 8.3 FT attempts per game. He has plenty of help on the glass with Brice Johnson (10.1 PPG, 6.2 RPG), J.P. Tokoto (9.0 PPG, 5.8 RPG) and Kennedy Meeks (7.4 PPG, 6.2 RPG) all adding at least five boards per contest. G Marcus Paige (17.0 PPG, 4.6 APG) is their top scorer and passer and despite being a natural point guard, he has played off the ball this season to help give the team more perimeter scoring. He is the team’s only big long-range shooting threat too, making 2.2 threes per game on a decent 37% clip. SG Leslie McDonald (10.9 PPG) rounds out the team’s double-digit scorers, though he is hitting just 37.6% FG and 30.9% threes this season, which he started late due to NCAA violation concerns.

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Inside the Stats: Hoops Editition
Marc Lawrence

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Let’s take a look at what’s happening on the hardwood as we enter the All-Star break weekend. All results are ATS (Against The Spread) through February 19, unless noted otherwise.

Trending At The Break

With the NBA All-Star game tipping off this Sunday, here is a view of what’s trending situation-wise in the league at the brek:

Favorites:

Home off double-digit win: 64-78-1
Home off double-digit win vs. .570 or greater: 11-27

Dogs:

Off back-to-back SU dog wins: 12-24
Off back-to-back SU dog wins home versus winning opponent: 5-14

Vs. Division:

With 3 or more days of rest: 16-7
With 3 or more days of rest versus opponent off a loss: 12-1

Vs. Non-Division:

Away opponent off back-to-back wins: 98-58
Away off SU favorite loss, opponent off back-to-back wins: 22-5

Vs. Non-Conference:

Off SU favorite loss: 30-12
Off SU favorite loss, opponent off win: 20-3

Double Up

With less than five weeks remaining in the regular season portion of the 2013-14 College Basketball campaign, let’s look at the teams that have raked in the most cash in games, either laying – or – taking double digits this season. All results are ATS (Against The Spread) against Division-1 foes with at least four occurrences on the season:

Good Double-Digit Dogs: Delaware 4-0, Pepperdine 5-0 and Santa Clara 4-0-1.
Good Double Digit Favorites: Connecticut 6-0, Duke 6-1, Iowa 5-1, SMU 5-0, UCLA 4-0, Utah 6-0 and Villanova 9-1.
Note: the Utah’s (Aggies and Utes) are 9-0 ATS combined as double digit chalk this campaign.

Double Down

Here is a list of the teams that have lost in the most money in games, either laying – or – taking double digits this season:

Bad Double-Digit Dogs: Arkansas Little Rock 1-6, Florida International 0-4 and Washington State 0-5-1.
Bad Double-Digit Favorites: Missouri 1-6 and Wisconsin Green Bay 0-4.

Defense Rules

Listed below are the Top 5 college hoops teams on the defensive front, in Defensive Field Goal percentage and Rebound Margin. Look to 'play on' these teams in either revenge or underdog roles:

Defensive Field Goal Percentage:

1. SMU 36.7


2. Southern 37.3

3. Arizona 37.8
4. Clemson 38.2
5. Virginia 38.3

Rebounding Margin:

1. Quinnipiac +12.0

2. Iowa +10.9
3. Indiana +10.5
4. Kentucky +10.5

5. Arizona +10.2

Here is a list of the Top 5 NBA defensive teams:

Scoring Defense:

1. Pacers 90.3

2. Bulls 92.7

3. Grizzlies 94.5

4. Raptors 96.9

5. Bobcats 97.1

Rebounding Margin:

1. Thunder +5.0

2. Pacers +4.7

3. Trailblazers +3.3

4. Bulls +3.2

5. Warriors +3.0

Stat Of The Week: The Miami Heat are 22-1 SU in their last 23 games when playing with same season loss-revenge.

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NASCAR season opens with Saturday night sprint
By: Brian Graham

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
The Sprint Unlimited

Saturday, February 15 – 8:00 p.m. EDT
Daytona International Speedway – Daytona Beach, FL
The NASCAR season begins Saturday night in Daytona Beach with The Sprint Unlimited. This 75-lap race (187.5 miles) formerly known as the Budweiser Shootout will consist of only 20 drivers and does not count in the points standings. The race is divided into three parts of 30 laps, 25 laps and 20 laps. Daytona International Speedway, completed in 1959, is a 2.5-mile, tri-oval track with huge bankings (31-degree turns, 18-degree tri-oval banking). The frontstrech measures 3,800 feet with the backstretch coming in at 3,400 feet. Kevin Harvick is the defending champion of this event, placing among the top-7 in this event in five of the past six years.

Odds to Win Race

Driver Odds
Kevin Harvick 7-to-1
Matt Kenseth 7-to-1
Kyle Busch 7-to-1
Dale Earnhardt Jr. 7-to-1
Jimmie Johnson 8-to-1
Kurt Busch 10-to-1
Brad Keselowski 10-to-1
Denny Hamlin 10-to-1
Jeff Gordon 10-to-1
Tony Stewart 12-to-1
Joey Logano 15-to-1
Carl Edwards 15-to-1
Jamie McMurray 15-to-1
Ryan Newman 20-to-1
Danica Patrick 20-to-1
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 30-to-1
Marcos Ambrose 50-to-1

Drivers to Watch

Tony Stewart (12/1) - Stewart will certainly be one to watch after missing the final 13 races of the 2013 season after breaking his leg during a crash in a non-NASCAR race. He has won this season-opening race three times in his career (2001, 2002, 2007), joining Kevin Harvick as the only active three-time winners of this event. With this past history to fall back on plus a 4th-place showing last year, Stewart represents the best value wager for this event with his double-digit odds.

Kevin Harvick (7/1) - Harvick is always located near the front of the pack in restrictor-plate races, and he has thrived in this format with three Sprint Unlimited wins in the past five years. He has also had plenty of success at this track in the regular season, placing 7th or better in five of the past six races he's finished at Daytona International Speedway, including a win in 2010. With all the similarly valued chalk on the board, Harvick is the most sure thing to bring home another victory.

Ryan Newman (20/1) - If you're looking for the big payout this weekend, throw down a small wager on Newman. He didn't participate in this event last year, but placed 7th in 2012 and 3rd in 2011. He also has raced well in the past three races that counted at this track, coming in 5th place in the 2012 Coke Zero 400, 5th place in last year's Daytona 500 and then 10th place in the 2013 Coke Zero 400. At 20-to-1 odds, don't forget about Newman for Saturday night.

Brad Keselowski (10/1) - Keselowski placed 4th the only time he raced in this event in 2012, and has started to figure out how to maneuver Daytona International Speedway. After crashing three times in a four-race span at this track from 2010 to 2012, he has placed 8th, 4th and 21st in the past three NASCAR races in Daytona. With nobody really talking about him after a disappointing 14th-place finish in the 2013 points standings, there is great betting value in Keselowski on Saturday night as a 10-to-1 wager.

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Cappers Access

Clemson +4.5
Missouri -2
Florida +2

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Gamblers Data

Free Plays Saturday

Richmond -12

Bowling Green -1.5

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Free Selection from Arthur Ralph Sports

Free Play 5-1 RUN Sat: NO CAROLINA -3

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NCAAB

Saturday, February 15

LaSalle won four of last six games with St Joe's, but Explorers lost five of last six games overall, are 1-2 as home favorites, 3-2 SU at home, with home wins by 4-10-8 with losses to VCU/St Louis. A-13 favorites are 12-9 vs spread in games with spread of 3 or less points. Hawks are 7-2 in last nine games, 3-2 as A-13 underdogs- they've been off for week, a good thing for team playing a six-man rotation.

UConn (+6.5) won 83-73 at Memphis Jan 16, making 64.9% of shots inside arc, overcoming -6 (15-9) turnover ratio. Huskies won five of last six games, are 4-0 as home favorites, with four wins by 23+ points and a loss to Louisville. Memphis won five of last six games, is 4-1 on road in AAC, with only loss by 15 at SMU- they won at Louisville. AAC home favorites of 5 or less points are 7-3 vs spread.

North Carolina got snowed out Wednesday; they've won/covered five in a row, winning last four home games by 11-19-14-12 points. Pitt had its heart torn out by last-second 35-footer Wednesday; they're 2-3 in last five games (0-5 vs spread) but all three losses were at home. Pitt's last four games were all decided by 3 or less points, or in OT. ACC home favorites of 5 or less points are 4-13 vs spread. UNC is 3-2 as a HF.

Home side won 11 of last 13 Iowa-Penn State games; Hawkeyes are 1-5 in last six visits here, winning by hoop LY. PSU is 4-2 in last six games after starting 0-6 in league play; they're 2-4 at home- its last three home losses were by 3-3-5 points. Iowa is 3-3 in last six games, with two of three losses at home; they're 2-0 as road favorites, with all three road wins (3-2) by 7+ points. Big Dozen home underdogs are 8-9 vs spread.

Oklahoma State lost by 19 at Texas in first game of Smart's suspension; Cowboys lost last five games, are 0-6 vs spread in last six- they lost at Oklahoma 88-76 (-4) Jan 27; Sooners were 30-42 on line, State 15-22. OSU lost last two home games; they're down two starters and a backup PG. Oklahoma lost three of last four games- they're 4-2 as a road dog. Big X home favorites of less than 5 points are 6-2 vs spread.

Saint Louis beat VCU twice LY in Rams' first year in A-13, winning by 14-6 points, including win in A-13 tourney finals. Billikens won all nine A-13 games- they're 2-2 as home favorites, winning home games by 6-22-20-6 points. VCU avenged a loss to GW with Wednesday's win, its 7th win in last eight games; Rams are 2-2 on A-13 road, losing last home game to St Joe's. A-13 home favorites of 5 or less points are 11-9.

George Washington is 5-0 SU/ATS at home in A-13, with all five wins by 10+ points; Colonials are 3-2 in last five games with UMass, but lost to Minutemen in A-13 tourney LY. UMass is 3-4 in its last seven games after a 16-1 start; star G Williams got hurt last game, is a ? here. A-13 home favorites of 5 or less points are 11-9 vs spread. Minutemen lost three of last four A-13 road games with lone win at URI.

Middle Tennessee won its last six games (4-1-1 vs spread); they've won last four home games, all by 16+ points, are 4-2 as home favorites in its first year in C-USA. Southern Miss had its 7-game win streak snapped at UAB Thursday; they're 3-2 on road, with all three wins by 10+; other loss was at Tulsa. C-USA home teams are 17-15 against the spread, in games where spread was 5 or less points.

Buffalo won five of last six games, is 5-0 as home favorites, with four of five wins by 11+ points, but they've lost six games in row to Ohio, with Bobcats winning last three visits here by 3-7-11 points. Ohio lost two of last three games, is 1-4 vs spread in last five, losing last two road games, by 16 at Western Michigan, 6 at Toledo. Bobcats are 2-1 as underdogs. MAC single digit home favorites are 12-18 vs spread.

Green Bay won its last four games vs Cleveland State, winning 66-55 at home Jan 2 (-7.5), game they trailed by 6 at half; its 66-59 win here LY ended 0-5 skid in this gym. Vikings were just 3-21 from arc in that game. Green Bay is 3-2 in last five games, 1-5 vs spread in last six. Horizon home favorites of 5 or less points are 4-14 vs spread. Vikings won and covered last six games; they won four of last five home games.

Missouri snapped 3-game skid with hectic 86-85 win over former coach Anderson's Razorbacks Thursday; Tigers won three of last four at home, losing to Georgia/Kentucky at home this year- they're 1-3 as favorites at home. Tennessee lost two of last three games, is 3-2 on SEC road, but they've had two extra days to prepare for this game. SEC home teams are 22-11-1 vs spread in games where spread was 5 or less points.

BYU (-6) beat St Mary's 84-71 at home two weeks ago, after trailing by 14 in first half; it was Cougars' first win in five games vs St Mary's- they lost last two visits here, by 16-7 points. BYU is 2-5 on WCC road, with losses by 4-15-7 in last three. WCC home favorites of less than 4 points are 8-5 vs spread. St Mary's won last three games, is 3-3 as home fave, with three of five wins in Moraga by 12+ points.

Florida is 11-0 in SEC with only three wins by 6 or less points; Gators lost six of last seven games with Kentucky, losing last five visits here, with four losses by 8 or less points. Florida won its last 16 games- last loss was Dec 2 by point at UConn. Kentucky won its last four games; they're 5-0 at home in SEC- its losses are by 2 at Arkansas, at LSU by 5. SEC home favorites of 5 or less points are 10-5 vs spread.

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Betting NBA All-Star Saturday Night

The NBA All-Star Game is the main event of the league’s showcase weekend each February but for a lot of basketball fans – and bettors – the real show is All-Star Saturday Night, featuring fan favorites like the Slam Dunk Contest and 3-point Shootout.

The best – and sometimes the rest – in the league go head-to-head in different events, giving NBA bettors plenty of wagering options during the annual break. We look at the odds, favorites and angles going into NBA All-Star Saturday Night in New Orleans.

Sprint All-Star Celebrity Game

If you’re betting on this dog and pony show (which actually happens Friday night), you may want to rethink your money management strategy. This year, ESPN’s NBA analysts Bill Simmons and Jalen Rose coach each celebrity squad, with oddsmakers setting Team Simmons as a 1.5-point favorite.

The game features some real basketball players like WNBAers Skylar Diggins and Elena Delle Donne, who may be considered celebrities for the first time since leaving college, and former ankle-hunter Bruce Bowen. That S.O.B.

As for “A-List” talent taking the court, comedian Kevin Hart is back and going for his third Celeb Game MVP honor, Jesse Williams from “Grey’s Anatomy” is there again, and Michael B. Jordan – sorry not that MJ – from “That Awkward Moment” should be a nice pick up since he can actually ball.

And of course, Victoria’s Secret model Erin Heatherton.


NBA Shooting Stars Competition

This shoot-off teams together current NBA stars with past NBA talents and a WNBA player, needing each trio to hit from six different spots in the floor – closing with a halfcourt shot that's usually the decider. Finding a team with some range from the center circle is the key to winning this wager.

Books have Team Curry, which features Warriors shooter Stephen Curry, his dad and legendary bomber Dell Curry, and Becky Hammon of the Silver Stars, as a +180 favorite.

The defending Shooting Stars champs, Team Bosh, are priced as +320 long shots, featuring Miami forward Chris Bosh, former dunk champ Dominque Wilkins, and Swin Cash of the Chicago Sky.

Team Durant could be providing the best value at +225, since Kevin Durant hasn’t missed a shot since the season started (actually shooting 51 percent). The Thunder’s hot hand is joined by NRA spokesman Karl Malone and Diggins of the Tulsa Shock.

Rounding out the Shooting Stars Competition is Team Hardaway at +250, featuring another father-son pairing. Tim Hardaway Jr. and his dad, Tim Hardaway, are teamed with Delle Donne of the Sky.

With all this family time, I’m surprised the NBA didn’t turn to Shawn Kemp. That guy’s probably had enough offspring to play five-on-five with subs.


Taco Bell Skills Challenge

The league added a wrinkle to the annual dribble, drive, pass, shoot contest. Instead of competing as individuals, players are paired together to represent their respective conference.

Defending skills champ Damian Lillard of the Blazers is teamed with Utah rookie Trey Burke, and is garnering a +150 price tag – making them the favorites to win the skills challenge. However, Lillard will still have two more events to come Saturday, not only taking part in the skills challenge but also the 3-point and dunk contests.

There may be better value siding with a team that can focus solely on the skills challenge, like the unsexy combo of Goran Dragic and Reggie Jackson (+180), the all-rookie team of Michael Carter-Williams and Victor Oladipo (+350) or irrelevant-franchise squad of Giannis Antetokounmpo and DeMar DeRozan (+320).


Foot Locker 3-Point Contest

You’re getting a good deal on defending 3-point champ Kyrie Irving in New Orleans.

Books have "Uncle Drew" priced at +550 to repeat his performance from beyond the arc, behind more renowned marksmen like Curry (+200) and Arron Afflalo (+500), and tied with Washington’s Bradley Beal (+550) and former champ Kevin Love (+550) - Drew's old running mate "Wes".

Behind Irving on the prop board sits Lillard (+575), Marco Belinelli (+800) and veteran stroker Joe Johnson (+1,000).

In recent 3-point contest history, rarely has the favorite come through. Irving cashed in at these exact odds last season, Love was a +500 long shot the year before, James Jones won in 2011 at +450, and Paul Pierce was +400 when he took the title in 2010.


Sprite Slam Dunk Contest

Indiana Pacers forward Paul George opened as a +550 long shot to win the Slam Dunk Contest but has drawn so much action, books were forced to move his price to +180 – making him the favorite ahead of defending winner Terrence Ross (+225).

This dramatic shift in the odds has opened up value on Warriors high-flyer Harrison Barnes, who opened +350 and is now at +550, and Sacramento rookie Ben McLemore, who opened +350 and is sitting at +600.

Barnes could be a little distracted this weekend, since rumors are flying around the Bay Area that Golden State is shopping the athletic forward. That could make McLemore the dark horse to back, especially if he pulls out the 720 slam he’s been teasing. It would be even more impressive if he does it while sporting his “Hello Kitty” backpack.

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Game 573-574: Utah at UCLA (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 64.379; UCLA 75.602
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 11
Vegas Line: UCLA by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UCLA (-9 1/2)


Game 575-576: Wyoming at San Jose State (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wyoming 61.425; San Jose State 48.123
Dunkel Line: Wyoming by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: Wyoming by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wyoming (-9 1/2)


Game 577-578: LSU at Arkansas (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LSU 67.584; Arkansas 67.703
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Arkansas by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LSU (+5 1/2)


Game 579-580: Nevada at New Mexico (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nevada 60.183; New Mexico 68.084
Dunkel Line: New Mexico by 8
Vegas Line: New Mexico by 12
Dunkel Pick: Nevada (+12)


Game 581-582: Central Michigan at Kent State (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Central Michigan 47.849; Kent State 52.907
Dunkel Line: Kent State by 4
Vegas Line: Kent State by 9
Dunkel Pick: Central Michigan (+9)


Game 583-584: Pennsylvania at Brown (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pennsylvania 45.095; Brown 59.070
Dunkel Line: Brown by 14
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A


Game 585-586: Maryland at Duke (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Maryland 61.532; Duke 81.793
Dunkel Line: Duke by 20 1/2
Vegas Line: Duke by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Duke (-13 1/2)


Game 587-588: Miami (FL) at Virginia Tech (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (FL) 60.390; Virginia Tech 57.937
Dunkel Line: Miami (FL) by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Miami (FL) by 4
Dunkel Pick: Virginia Tech (+4)


Game 589-590: Xavier at Marquette (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Xavier 62.567; Marquette 69.030
Dunkel Line: Marquette by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Marquette by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Marquette (-3 1/2)


Game 591-592: St. Bonaventure at George Mason (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Bonaventure 63.352; George Mason 57.765
Dunkel Line: St. Bonaventure by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Bonaventure by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Bonaventure (-1 1/2)


Game 593-594: Fordham at Richmond (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Fordham 49.039; Richmond 66.436
Dunkel Line: Richmond by 17 1/2
Vegas Line: Richmond by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Richmond (-11 1/2)


Game 595-596: Kansas State at Baylor (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas State 65.484; Baylor 71.946
Dunkel Line: Baylor by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Baylor by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baylor (-4 1/2)


Game 597-598: CS-Northridge at UC-Santa Barbara (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: CS-Northridge 47.509; UC-Santa Barbara 63.782
Dunkel Line: UC-Santa Barbara by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: UC-Santa Barbara by 13
Dunkel Pick: UC-Santa Barbara (-13)


Game 599-600: Princeton at Yale (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Princeton 57.875; Yale 52.888
Dunkel Line: Princeton by 5
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A


Game 601-602: Harvard at Cornell (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Harvard 61.110; Cornell 44.650
Dunkel Line: Harvard by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A


Game 603-604: Dartmouth at Columbia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dartmouth 49.687; Columbia 52.520
Dunkel Line: Columbia by 3
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A


Game 605-606: Northeastern at College of Charleston (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northeastern 51.001; College of Charleston 55.018
Dunkel Line: College of Charleston by 4
Vegas Line: College of Charleston by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Northeastern (+5 1/2)


Game 607-608: Illinois-Chicago at Youngstown State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois-Chicago 49.180; Youngstown State 53.797
Dunkel Line: Youngstown State by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Youngstown State by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Illinois-Chicago (+9 1/2)


Game 609-610: Northern Illinois at Akron (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Illinois 47.614; Akron 60.554
Dunkel Line: Akron by 13
Vegas Line: Akron by 11
Dunkel Pick: Akron (-11)


Game 611-612: Marshall at Charlotte (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Marshall 50.459; Charlotte 56.861
Dunkel Line: Charlotte by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Charlotte by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Marshall (+7 1/2)


Game 613-614: Bradley at Illinois State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Bradley 53.018; Illinois State 62.144
Dunkel Line: Illinois State by 9
Vegas Line: Illinois State by 7
Dunkel Pick: Illinois State (-7)


Game 615-616: Stanford at Washington State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Stanford 68.906; Washington State 58.162
Dunkel Line: Stanford by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Stanford by 6
Dunkel Pick: Stanford (-6)

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advancedsportsinvestments

ncaa basketball
jimmy (7-7 -1.78)
1x- iowa -7 penn st (1pm)
1x- texas a&m +4.5 vanderbilt (145pm)

jeff (7-6-1 +.40)
1x- ohio state -4.5 illnois (8pm)
1x- montana state +9 no colorado (9pm)

soccer
perry (8-5-2 +2.10)
croatia - hnl league 1
1x- rnk split/nk dinamo zagreb - over 2.5 -125 (11am)

italy - serie b
1x- ss juve stabia/ac siena - over 2.5 +110 (9am)

tennis
pj (3-2 +.90)
wta - qatar total open @ doha, qatar
1x- s halep +135 a radwanska (11am)

atp - copa claro @ buenos aires, argentina
1x- t robredo +110 f fognini (12pm)

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Virginia and Clemson streaking on the Under
Justin Hartling

Both the Virginia Cavaliers and the Clemson Tigers have not been able to muster much offense lately. The Cavs are Under in five of their past six games. The Tigers have gone Under in 17 of their last 20 times games at home versus teams with a .500 record or better.

The O/U line is currently 107.5.


'Over' a hot trend in Iowa versus Penn State
Justin Hartling

Both Iowa and Penn State have an amazing Over record this season when following an ATS win. The Hawkeyes and the Nittany Lions have each gone over in nine of their last 11 games following and ATS win.

The Hawkeyes and the Nittany Lions will look to go over the 147.5 total Saturday.

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Ecks and Bacon

E&B had Np for Friday.

For Saturday E&B are going with there patented three team six point teaser.


(1) Oaklahoma from +3 to +9/Oaklahoma State

(2) George Washington from -5 to +1/Massachusetts

(3) Richmondfrom -10 to -4/Fordham

Ecks and Bacon is 1-1 -$5 for week sixteen 54-69-2 -$1503.

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

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Duquesne +6
Miami Ohio +7
Fordham +12.5
Baylor -4.5
Cal St Northridge +13
Saint Mary's -3.5
North Dakota St -5

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spartan | CBB Sides
Sat, 02/15/14 - 7:00 PM —


triple-dime bet
595 Kansas St. 4.5 (-110) Hilton vs 596 Baylor Analysis: Kansas State has been paying off for us like an ATM guys. Had them against Texas and Kansas and both came through like champs. On a pure talent level the Bears have the edge. As far as coaching a prep work the Cat's have it all over this underachieving club. I refuse to over think this one. Even on the road I am more than willing to trust this group abundantly more than Scott Drew and his team. Not going to beat this to death but I have close to no respect for this Baylor team. Hell, I've heard Austin comes and goes from practice as he pleases. Baylor can show sparks but remind me of the town bully that is a tough guy until he gets punched in the mouth by somebody who shows no fear and then backs down. If Kansas State has a tough day shooting and Baylor gets on a roll then sure, it can get away from us. I'm personally betting that Bruce Weber's kids will stand up just fine here in Waco. They have had success in the past here and confidence should be zero issue. Kansas State showed their mettle gutting out the overtime victory over kansas. They are playing their best ball of the year. Baylor will show some flashes but over the course of 40 minutes of hard nosed ball I will take the Wildcats every time here catching the generous points. I'm going Triple Star once again with this gritty club.

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Jordan Sharp

NBA All-Star Saturday Night Recommended Picks:

Dunk Contest - Paul George and/or Harrison Barnes

3 Point Contest - Curry and/or Beal

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David Banks
Florida +2

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Bones Best Bet
SWITZERLAND ML +145 *1*




Switzerland are turning themselves into a solid hockey nation and are in every game they play. The Swiss gave the Swedes all they could handle in a 1-0 loss, and have a win in their previous game. The Czech Republic was not much of a match for Sweden, so we expect Switzerland to be able to keep pace in what should be more of a coin toss. Getting Switzerland at +145 is GREAT value. Another gut spot here.




Score Prediction: Switzerland 3 - Czech Republic 2

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Saturday card has 7* HIGHEST RATED 2014-- 27-0 NCAAB GAME OF THE YEAR + 4 more best bets including a 5* ACC 96% System Side, an Early 94% ESPN System and a 5* Late night System. All are form Powerful Database system cashing over 90% long term and the top 3 are evening plays. Free NCAAB Power Angle Play below.


On Saturday the free NCAAB Power Angle Play is on Xavier. Game 589 at 4:00 eastern. The Musketeers dominated the glass 39-20 in a win vs Marquette last month and have some solid edges here in this game. Xavier has covered 22 of 32 as a dog and has won 8 straight the past few seasons after a game where they allowed 60 or less points. They have covered 5 of 6 off a conference win and are 5-1 this season in games vs teams ranked from 50 to 100 in the RPI Scale. Marquette is just 1-8 this season vs top 50 teams like Xavier , so we cant lay points with a team that struggles vs good teams. The Golden Eagles are 2-8 to the spread on Saturday and have failed to cover 11 of the last 16 vs winning teams. In conference games they have been money burners of late failing to cover in 7 of 10. We will back Xavier. On Sunday we have the 27-0 7* Highest rated Game Of The year and a 5* ACC Game of the Month from a 96% system. In early action its a 94% System Side on ESPN and a late 5*. Don't miss this tremendous card. NCAAB Top plays on a 7-2 run. Roll your book like wholesale carpet with cutting edge data and material you wont see any where else. The top 3 are evening plays. Message to to Jump on and Bury you Book all day and night on Saturday. For the free play take the Points with Xavier today. GC

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Cleveland Insider (TOTALS)

CBB
4.5* Xavier/Marquette over 136
4.5* Georgia State/Troy under 140
4.5* Air Force/San Diego State over 127
4.5* Northern Iowa/Missouri State under 143
1* Indiana/Purdue over 137.5


5* SIDES coming closer to tips

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Frank Patron

Must Win 50,000 Unit Lock

Kentucky Wildcats -2 over Florida

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Jeff Clement

8 Units Utah +9½

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EZWINNERS

5* Kentucky -2.5

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Dr Bob

3* NC State +14
2* Nevada +12
2* E Michigan +1.5
2* William & Mary +4.5
2* Duke -13.5
2* Georgia St -9
2* Nebraska Omaha +5


Opinion - Texas Tech (+10 ½) over IOWA STATE
10:45 AM Pacific Rotation: 523
I’ll lean with the Red Raiders at +10 or +10 ½ and I’d take Texas Tech in a 2-Star Best Bet at +11 or more.

Opinion – Virginia (-5) over CLEMSON
09:00 AM Pacific Rotation: 507
I’ll just consider Virginia an opinion at -5 or less.

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Dave Cokin

CS Northridge +12.5
Baylor -4.5
North Dakota St -5
Penn +5.5

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Cyclecapper
2/15 plays:


Texas A&M
Old Dominion
Tennessee

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Sports Cash System

extra pick:

North Carolina State +13 over Syracuse (Spread Bet) (NCAA College Basketball) - Game Starts at 7:00 PM EST

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The Rainman
MAKE DOUBLE PLAYS ON:
Eastern Michigan +1' over Toledo Washington St. +6 over Stanford
Buffalo -5 over Ohio

REGULAR PLAYS ON:
Clemson +4' over Virginia
Penn St. +7 over Iowa
Texas San Antonio +4 over Florida Atlantic
Virginia Tech +4 over Miami FL
Illinois +5 over Ohio St.
Arkansas -5 over LSU

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THE REAL DEAL Sports Picks
NCAAB
1000* Clemson - OVER 109

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Joe Gavazzi

10* Florida +2½

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Sports Cash System Play of The Day for Today: 2/15


NCAA College Basketball

Cincinnati -15 over Houston
(Spread Bet)


Overall Record: 217-190



(System Record: 217-10, Won last game)

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Marc Lawrence

Penn St

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Dave Cokin

CS Northridge +12.5
Baylor -4.5
North Dakota St -5
Penn +5.5

Georgia St. -10

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Prediction Machine CBB

Purdue PK
Southern Miss -1.5
Rider PK
Pennsylvania +13.5
Clemson +5
Ok st. -2.5
Illini -4.5
San Jose st. +9.5
W. Illinois +4.5

VCU-St.L U 135.5
LSU-ARK U 156

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Action jackson
Tennessee

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Bryan Rosica

MAX PLAY WINNER # 6 OF 7!

100 DIME

College Hoop Winner #2 in a row!

Baylor

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Mighty Quinn

Mighty hit with Princeton (-3) on Friday and likes Iowa State on Saturday.

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Leiner 2000 Duke -13.5

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Kelso 100 Duke Texas

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Maddux
more NCAAB:


UCF +2
Miami, OH +6.5
Sac St +4.5

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Indian Cowboy's Picks For College Basketball

3-Unit Play. #596. Take Baylor -4.5 over Kansas State (Saturday @ 7pm est)

(William Hill and Stations have this line at -4.5 currently)

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Robert Ferringo
UCLA -9 3*
Marquette -4 3*
Duke -13.5 2*
Milwaukee - PK 2*
Stanford -6 2*
Buffalo -5 2*

All 1* plays below

Middle Tennessee St - 1
Houston +15
Cleveland St -1
UAB -12.5
Towson +5
Bradley +7
North Dakota -3
South Dakota St -4.5
Drake -5.5
Lafayette -3.5
Baylor -4.5
Cal -1
Tulane -8.5
South Alabama +8.5
Long Beach -5
San Francisco -1
Kentucky/UF over 130
Miss/Auburn over 140
NC St/Cuse over 132.5

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Dr Bob
Upgraded
2* Texas Tech +11

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James Manos

Samford +10.5

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Ken Thomson CBB Sides Sat, 02/15/14 - 7:00 PM
dime bet - 596 Baylor -4.5 (-110) vs 595 Kansas St.

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DHayes2
CBB
2* Under 136.5 - UNC/Pitt

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Fezzik's Focus
CBB
573 Ucla/Utah - OVER 68.5 - 1st half

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Scott sprietzer
baylor

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EXECUTIVE

600 baylor
300 unlv
300 tex arl

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Diamond Dog Sports
#551 Towson +4.5 -110 (0.5*)
#573 Utah +9.5 -110 (1.5*)
#576 San Jose State +9.5 -110 (0.5*)
#593 Fordham +11.5 -110 (0.5*)

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Betting First Look With Marco D'Angelo

Oklahoma St -3.5

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Ray Falco

Duke
Cleve St
Toledo

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River City Sharps

3 Units IUPU-Ft. Wayne -2

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PICK ADDICT:


6pm EST:


2* CBB [585] Maryland +13.5

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Bones Best Bets
SOUTH CAROLINA ML -105 *3*


ST LOUIS -5.5 -105 *2*


OKLAHOMA +4 -105 *2*

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Bones Best Bet
FLORIDA @ KENTUCKY U130 -105 *4* BEST BET

These teams have went under in 5 of their last 6 meetings. Florida has only went over today's total in 1 of their last 9 games and they have went under in 7 of last 9. Kentucky has went under the total in 5 of their last 7 and they have went under 130 in their last 2 games. Under is 3-0-1 in Kentucky's last 4 home games and under in 6 straight home games vs a team with a road record over .600. Both teams have went under in 5 of 6 vs a team with a winning SU record. Florida has went under in 10 of their last 12 Saturday games.

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Cleveland Insider (SIDES)

CBB
5* Oklahoma State Cowboys -4 over the Oklahoma Sooners
5* Eastern Michigan Eagles +1.5 over the Toledo Rockets

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11Th Hour Added
Auburn/Mississippi St Under 141
6*

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Mike Neri
Nevada +12
North Carolina
Cleveland St
Duke

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Mysystempicks
Oklahoma St -4 2.5*
Samford +10 1*

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ATS Lock Club

10* Indiana State
10* Georgia State
6* Pitt
6* St. Louis

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Youngstown Connection

North Carolina -3

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Guaranteed Sports Pick
CBB
Buffalo -5.5
2:30P tip off

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Alatex
20*
byu over

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ROOT

Mill- Maryland
Bill- Oklahoma st
No limit- vcu
Inner- Kentucky
Pinnacle- Baylor

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Big Al added 3* TCU +23

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Saturday, February 15th, 2014 ''FULL CARD''




College Basketball




1:00 Est - Penn state vs Iowa ( 100* WAGER )


100* - Penn State +7 (-110) **** SMALL WAGER ****






2:00 Est - Oklahoma State vs Oklahoma ( 500* WAGER )


500* - Oklahoma +4 (-110) **** BIG WAGER ****




4:00 Est - South Carolina vs Alabama ( 100* WAGER )


100* - South Carolina PK (-110) **** SMALL WAGER ****




4:00 Est - Ball State vs Bowling Green ( 500* WAGER )


500* - Bowling Green -2 (-110) **** BIG WAGER ****




8:00 Est - Texas vs West Virginia ( 500* WAGER )


500* - West Virginia +6 (-110) **** BIG WAGER ****




9:00 Est - Kentucky vs Florida ( 1000* WAGER )


1000* - Kentucky ML (-140) **** MAX WAGER ****

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2/15/2014

Game: Toldeo vs E. Michigan

Pick: E. Michigan (pk) (-110)




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2.2 Units

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The Delawarian

2/15/2014

Game: Oklahoma vs Oklahome St.

Pick: Oklahoma St. -4 (-110)




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Unit Play (Risk)

2.2 Units

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Goodfella

2* on Baylor

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Las Vegas Pipeline
20 * NC St

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Millionaires club
underdog game of year
san diego

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SPORTS UNLIMITED
7* portland

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Sports bank
500 game of year
cleveland state

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Jordan Sharp

adding: Western Conference -4

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Atslocks - Ball State +3

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THE REAL DEAL Sports Picks

Added Play
500* IUPU Fort Wayne -1.5

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Silver Star

10* Valparaiso

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SPORTS UNLIMITED/Marco
7* portland
2* San Diego univ

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Point Spread Maven

20* Horizon GOY Cleveland St
10* Texas Am

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Prime Time Lock Miami Florida

Reg Play De Paul

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Windy City

9* Ill St
7* Valparaiso

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Sports Dr
75* Texas Arlington
50* No Iowa,UTEP

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LV Lockline
50* LOM St Marys

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Center Court Trip Alabama

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Pitt Viper
Kentucky ML -140 2.8* To Win 2*
5 Point Teaser San Jose St +13/Colorado St +7.5
2.75* To Win 2.5*

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Cleveland Insider (SIDES)

CBB
5* Fairfield Stags +1 over the Rider Broncs

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Sports Junkie






2/15/2014


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Game: St. Bonaventure vs George Mason


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Pick: St. Bonaventure -2 (bh) (Bovada) (-120)


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Key TRENDS for this game:


Patriots are 15-36 ATS in their last 51 games following a S.U. win.

Patriots are 7-21 ATS in their last 28 games following a ATS win.

Patriots are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 home games.

Patriots are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring more than 90 points in their previous game.

Patriots are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.

Patriots are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

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Vegas Runner
UFC
2 Ivan George -140
2 Luri Alcantara -265

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RTG Sports

3* Saint Mary's Gaels -4

3* San Francisco Dons -2

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Sam Martin 20* Underdog Demolition

Kansas State

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Jimmy Boyd CBB Bailout

Loyola Marymount

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Teddy Covers

10* Kentucky -2

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Kyle Hunter

4* Duke -13.5

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INT Picks

2* Duke -13

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Bones Best Bets
These might seem like "sucker" prop bets guys but we've had great success betting this is the past and will try to cash again tonight. Last year we cashed the skills, 3 points, AND dunk contest winner and made over 8 units on the night.



SHOOTING STARS




Team Curry +200 *2*

Team Hardway +280 *1*




The half court shut has a bit of luck involved but you can count on team Curry getting their first. Throwing in team Hardaway as a hedge as we don't like Team Bosh or Team Durant with Malone as his partner.




SKILLS COMPETITION




Burke / Lillard +215 *1*




Laying the chalk here but for good reason. Two point guards with incredible speed and ball handling. Lillard is the defending champion as he blew past the field last year in impressive fashion. Dragic and Jackson are our threat here, that being said +215 odds are unbelievable arguably the top 2 participants put together on the same team.




3 POINT COMPETITION




Belinelli +700 *1*

Affalo +775 *1*




Curry is the obvious favorite here but we're not laying him at +230 in an 8 man field. Curry participated in this event last year, scoring a 17 in the first round and not advancing to the finals. Our 2 picks might not be the biggest names in the field, but these guys can really shoot the rock. Belinelli is shooting .448 from three this year, while Affalo not too far behind at .425.




DUNK CONTEST


George +210 *2*




New format this year with East vs West and then a fan voted "dunker of the night" decided to cap it off. The East should win this thing with arguably the two best dunkers in Ross and George and John Wall to top it off. Lillard should be tired by time the dunk contest comes as he is participating in every single event tonight. Like George and Ross here tonight but because it's fan voted will go with the big name in Paul George vs a not so big name who plays for the Toronto Raptors.

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Vegas runner cbb Colorado state
Added
UFC
Filepe Arantes -110

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Cleveland Insider (SIDES)

CBB
5* Princeton Tigers -1.5 over the Yale Bulldogs

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Dave Cokin:

583 Penn +5.5
596 Baylor -5
597 Northridge +12.5
677 N Dak St -5