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David Banks:

Wedmesday January 18, 2013 (7:00pm ET)

San Antonio Spurs vs. Orlando Magic

A couple of division leaders are set to square off against one another Wednesday night when the Southwest leading San Antonio Spurs (9-4, 6-7 ATS) invade Disney World to battle the Southeast leading Orlando Magic (9-3, 8-4 ATS); tip-off from the Amway Center is set to go live on FOX-SA & SunSports starting at 7:00 ET.

The San Antonio Spurs have built upon last seasons resume that saw them earn the top seed in the Western Conference by going out and winning nine of their first 13 games of the year. This squad might be a bit longer in the tooth with Tony Parker and Tim Duncan having logged many miles on their basketball bodies, but Head Coach Gregg Popovich has instilled some youth in his starting five these last couple seasons. Within the AT&T Center, the Spurs are unbeaten this year winning all nine of their played games (6-3 ATS), but the road has been very much so unkind with them dropping all four games played both SU and versus the closing pointspread. In fact, you have to go all the way back to the second to last week of the 2010-11 season to find their last outright win as a visitor. Heading into Tuesday nights road clash in Miami, its been 287 days since the Spurs last tasted the thrill of victory away from San Antonio Yikes!

Before the season began, all the talk in Orlando centered around the possibility of moving Dwight Howard. Would he stay or would he go? Those were the only two questions on everyones mind involved in either running or cheering this team on. However, with the Magic currently holding the top spot in the Southeast Division along with the Atlanta Hawks, it looks as if Superman might just stick for the seasons duration. And why not? Head Coach Stan Van Gundy has himself one heck of a potent scoring attack to go along with a pretty deep roster capable of doing things in the postseason provided all the pieces are healthy. Last we saw the Magic in action, Ryan Anderson had a game for the ages going off for a career high 30 points while knocking down seven of his 13 three-point attempts. With just about everyone in the starting five save for Howard capable of knocking down the 3-Ball, it should come as no surprise that Orlando checks in as the 2nd best shooting team from beyond the arc (41.8%). The Magics been beaten just once in five tries as a host.

San Antonio is 2-2 SU & ATS on the back end of a back-to-back this season, but stands a moneymaking 17-6-1 ATS the L/24 times it took an a Southeast Division opponent. Orlandos 3-1 SU & ATS when playing on no rest to date, but has only covered on three of the L/10 instances it hosted an opponent sporting a losing road record.

PICK: UNDER

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Paul Leiner

100* Over 186 Pistons/T-wolves

50* Villanova +1

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FantasySportsGametime

Wednesday Hockey Plays

Play Chicago -230 over Buffalo TOP PLAY
Play Florida +105 over Colorado

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Viking Sports

Over 5.5 - Washington/Montreal +115

+585 last 5 days

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SPORTS WAGERS NBA

Indiana -5½ over SACRAMENTO

The Pacers are an afterthought when talking about the powers in the East and that has them somewhat undervalued here. If the Thunder are spotting 10½ to the Wizards in Washington, the Pacers should be in that range too. The Kings are 4-10 and they return home from a gruelling, five-game in six nights trip. This will be their sixth game in eight nights and they return home still committing the same mistakes they were making earlier in the year. Sacramento has developed so many bad habits, including Tyreke Evans who was billed as a can't miss star a couple of seasons ago. His methods include taking low percentage shots and not defending after a missed shot. He's regressed badly and the rest of the team is following his lead. Meanwhile the Pacers are quietly 9-3. They embark on a three-game, west coast trip starting here. They're blowing away bad teams and the Kings qualify, especially under these conditions. Indiana is a true contender. They have depth, shooters, size, youth, experience and confidence. The Pacers have had a rare three days off and they’ll be fresh to take command of this softie. Play: Sacramento -5½ (Risking 2.16 units to win 2).

Detroit +8½ over MINNESOTA

It's all about value and of course every game has its variables but if the Kings were getting +7½ in Minnesota a couple of days ago, how can the Pistons be getting +8½ the very next game? We know that the Pistons were whacked in Houston last night as a +7½-point dog. So, either that game was an underlay or this game is an overlay because the Rockets would absolutely be favored over the T-Wolves on a neutral floor. Detroit had an excuse for last night's poor performance. The Pistons were shaken up on their flight to Houston after an emergency alarm for a hydraulic issue was sounded and they were forced to make an emergency landing. They can get back to business here against a Timberwolves team that is more appealing taking back significant points than laying them. Minnesota has just three wins in its last eight games and those three wins came against Sacramento, New Orleans and Washington. The combined record of that trio is 8-32. Detroit's 17-point loss in Houston last night has them undervalued here. Combine that with the T-Wolves 13-point win over Sacramento on Wednesday and it's created a very nice overlay on a Piston's team that is better than this point-spread suggests. Play: Detroit +8½ (Risking 2.1 units to win 2).

San Antonio +5½/+205 over ORLANDO

Both teams played last night. The Spurs blew a 17-point lead against Miami and were outscored in the second half by an alarming 71-35. In the end, the Spurs allowed 120 points and Dwayne Wade didn't play for the Heat. The Spurs are 9-0 at home and 0-5 on the road. All this can't be sitting well with Greg Popovich or anybody else and the Spurs are a franchise that has always responded well under adverse conditions. Expect 100% focus for tonight’s contest after last night's debacle. The Magic are coming off a narrow win over the Bobcats last night. That win occurred after a four-game trip that saw Orlando sweep. The result is to pay a premium here and the timing is right to fade the inflated price, especially with the Lakers on deck Friday night in a featured nationally televised game. This is a perfect spot for the Spurs to man up and start imposing their will on the road in the same way they do at home. Popovich won't have it any other way. Play: San Antonio +5½ (Risking 1.05 units to win 1) Play: San Antonio +205 (Risking 1 unit).

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APPLE HANDICAPPERS
***Eddie Rambo***
4* Newyork Knicks-7.5
4* Nebraska+4

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David Malinsky

4* Thunder / Wizards Under 198.5

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Murphy

NBA
5 unit Pick Grizzlies -4
The Grizzlies are one of the most under rated teams in sports. With the Hornets minus Gordon and Ariza I can’t see them kepping up with Memohis for four quarters. This line was low in my thoughts as I see the Grizzlies winning by 9

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indian cowboy

4 units texas +6

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Lockline Sports


Richmond

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Akron +2.5*
Villanova +1*
Missouri State +2*

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WUNDERDOG
CBB 162-131 Season-to-Date +$3830
Game: St. John's at South Florida (7:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: St. John's +6.5 (-110)

The St. John's Red Storm have slipped below the .500 mark as they have lost four of their last five games. That may look ominously dark against them, but all four losses were to ranked teams and the win came against Cincinnati who is 14-4 on the season. The Johnies also have a loss to Texas A&M and Kentucky, so they have certainly played a powerhouse schedule. South Florida is off a big come from behind home win vs. Seton Hall as they trailed by 10 with five minutes to play and stormed back for the win. That should leave them a bit flat here for this one. Play on St. John's to at least hang close.

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Sports Wagers College Hoops

San Diego State +9 over NEW MEXICO Pinnacle
If this is the sucker play of the day, then so be it. Oddsmakers are giving a bit too much credit to the Lobos at “the Pit”, where NMU rarely loses. Also factoring into this line is SDSU's poor record over the years at this venue, which has seen them lose 25 of the last 33 games here. However, the Aztecs have won three straight over New Mexico and 10 of the past 13. Both teams come in with identical 15-2 records. The difference is that the Aztecs have lost to two ranked teams, Baylor and Creighton while the Lobos have lost to Santa Clara and New Mexico State. Overall, SDSU has had a tougher schedule that has seen them play UNLV, Cal and Arizona while New Mexico will play its first game this year against a ranked opponent. The Lobos are good and the Pit is so tough on opponents but this one is far too close to give the Aztecs this much weight. SDSU should be well rested and prepared, having been off since Saturday. This is a big game for both teams and one that is likely to come down to the wire. Play: #819 San Diego State +9 (Risking 2.1 units to win 2).

We're also playing the following games:

NEBRASKA +140 over Indiana Pinnacle
Play: #754 Nebraska +140 (Risking 2 units).

HOFSTRA +162 over Drexel Pinnacle
Play:#756 +162 (Risking 2 units).

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JIMMY BOYD

5* 'Never Lost' MWC Game of the Year!
New Mexico -9

4* Humpday NBA *BEST BET*
New Jersey Nets -2.5

3* Humpday NBA Upset of the Night!
New Orleans Hornets +4.5