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UNDER 70 TOLEDO / AIR FORCE
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SPORTS WAGERS
SAN ANTONIO –4 over L.A. Clippers
We’re going to stick with our philosophy of selling high. After the masses bet on the Clippers on opening day and easily cashed the ticket, their stock is soaring. That is evidenced by the Clippers getting the bulk of the money for this one. The Clips are good but a win over the Warriors did not expose their flaws, of which several remain. And then there’s the Spurs? Remember them? They won more games than any team in the conference last season and lost in the playoffs partly because their best player was hurt. Feel free to overlook them until mid-April, like most seasons, while they quietly accumulate victories as they fly under the radar. The Spurs opened the season with an impressive 13-point win over the Grizzlies and they’re much more familiar with one another than the Clip Joint. The Spurs are deep enough to spread around the minutes and Gregg Popovich is a master at exploiting flaws and managing a game. Play: San Antonio –4 (Risking 2.16 units to win 2).
GOLDEN STATE +153 over N.Y. Knicks
Lots of hype surrounding the Knicks this year and while we hate to be pessimists, we’re not sure it’s warranted. Mike D'Antoni's system demands a point guard that can quarterback the team and Baron Davis is not that guy. The Knicks boast three of the best frontcourt finishers in the game but nobody to get them the ball. That’s a problem, as is a weak bench. The real kicker here is that the Knicks play in Los Angeles tomorrow night against the Lakers and with 66 games in 120 days, this is one they’re likely to overlook. The Warriors lost their opener to the Clippers but they led at the half and were in that game until the fourth quarter. They followed that up with a very nice win over the Bulls to get Mark Jackson his first win as an NBA coach. This game is a priority for Jackson and he’s sure to have his guys ready and raring to go. Play: Golden State +153 (Risking 2 units).
MEMPHIS +109 over Oklahoma City
Let's deal with this silly idea that Rudy Gay is somehow bad for the Grizzlies' chemistry, a notion that gained momentum when Memphis made the second round of the playoffs without him. The Griz got off to a slow start with Gay, but much of that was due to awful personnel choices that had nothing to do with Gay. They were starting Xavier Henry, Acie Law was the backup point guard, and Tony Allen was barely playing. You know how many times Allen and Gay both played at least 25 minutes? Seven. The Griz won six of those games, with an average margin of victory by eight points. Both will start this season, giving Memphis one of the best starting fives in basketball. Memphis lost its season opener in San Antonio but will now open at home in front of perhaps the most passionate fan base in the game. It was tough to win here last year and this season will be no different. Let’s not forget that thrilling playoff series last spring in which the Griz pushed the Thunder to the brink. This game has more importance for the Griz, as OKC is 2-0 and they host the World Champ Mavericks tomorrow night. Play: Memphis +109 (Risking 2 units).Comment
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NHL
Hot teams
-- Devils won seven of their last ten games.
-- Rangers won their last five games, allowing seven goals.
-- Blackhawks won their last five home games. Los Angeles won three of its last four games.
-- Bruins won last six games, outscoring foes 30-7.
-- San Jose/Vancouver both won four of their last five games.
Cold teams
-- Sabres lost five of their last seven games.
-- Washington lost three of its last four games.
-- Minnesota lost its last six games, scoring eight goals. Predators lost three of their last four games.
-- Coyotes lost four of their last five road games.
Totals
-- Under is 8-4 in last dozen Buffalo games.
-- Seven of last nine Washington games went over total.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in Nashville's last eight home games.
-- Six of last eight Los Angeles games stayed under total.
-- Five of last seven Boston road games went over the total.
-- Over is 8-4 in Vancouver's last dozen games.
Series records
-- Sabres won three of last four games against New Jersey.
-- Rangers lost three of last four visits to Washington.
-- Predators won three of last four games against Minnesota.
-- Chicago won its last seven games against the Kings.
-- Bruins/Coyotes split two games on overseas trip last year.
-- Canucks won six of last seven games against San Jose.
Back-to-Back
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