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Note:

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POWER PLAY WINS

MICHIGAN STATE -3 Over Illinois

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Tuesday Hockey Plays

Play Detroit -155 over Calgary TOP PLAY
Play Boston -200 over Ottawa

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Paul Leiner

100* Over 176.5 Hawks/Raptors

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David Banks

Denver Nuggets vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Western Conference action headlines Tuesday nights slate when Danilo Gallinari and the Denver Nuggets (14-6, 14-6 ATS) take their show to Beale Street to battle Rudy Gay and the slumping Memphis Grizzlies (10-9, 9-10 ATS); tip-off from the FedEx Forum is slated for 8:00 ET on NBA TV.

The Nuggets had their six-game win streak (5-1 ATS) snapped their last time out at home against Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers, but even in defeat, Denver can still take solace in the fact that it possesses one of the best records in the league. The Nuggs currently trail the Oklahoma City Thunder by 2.5-games in the hotly contested Northwest Division, but still check in as one of only six teams in the league playing .700+ ball. Coach George Karls squad has gotten to this point by way of its offense. The roster possesses six players that have double-digit scoring averages led by Gallinari whos stuffed the stat sheet with 17.8 PPG, 5.2 RPG, and 2.8 APG averages. As a team, the Nuggets have scored an average of 105.8 PPG (#1) on 48.3 percent shooting from the field (#1). Denver stands 7-3 SU and a moneymaking 8-2 ATS away from the Pepsi Center on the year.

Memphis was incredibly hot entering last weeks four-game west coast swing winning each of its previous six games (5-1 ATS) by an average of 14.3 PPG. After escaping Golden State with the 91-90 outright win as 2.5-point underdogs last Monday, Head Coach Lionel Hollins squad went on to drop each of its next three both SU & ATS to Portland, the Clippers, and Phoenix. They return home to face the division rival Spurs Monday night losers of three in a row for the second time this season. With the Grizz ranked amongst the middle of the pack at both ends of the court in most pertinent statistical categories, it comes as no surprise that they check in a near .500 club. That said; the team has been at its best as a host compiling 6-2 SU & 5-3 ATS records and owns a four-game home winning streak heading into Monday night.

The home team has won each of the L/4 and seven of the L/10 clashes of these teams; the over has cashed at an identical 7-3 mark during that stretch. Denver holds an 8-2 SU advantage over the L/10, but only managed to split against the closing number in those games. The Nuggets check in a bankroll increasing 22-5 ATS their L/27 road games, as well as 3-2 SU & ATS the L/5 times they were dogged by two points or less. Memphis has only covered once in its L/6 matches against Northwest Division opposition, but has gone an impressive 19-6-1 ATS the L/26 times it played on no rest. The over has cashed in each of the L/5 confrontations.

PICK: Denver +PTS

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David Banks

Denver Nuggets vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Western Conference action headlines Tuesday nights slate when Danilo Gallinari and the Denver Nuggets (14-6, 14-6 ATS) take their show to Beale Street to battle Rudy Gay and the slumping Memphis Grizzlies (10-9, 9-10 ATS); tip-off from the FedEx Forum is slated for 8:00 ET on NBA TV.

The Nuggets had their six-game win streak (5-1 ATS) snapped their last time out at home against Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers, but even in defeat, Denver can still take solace in the fact that it possesses one of the best records in the league. The Nuggs currently trail the Oklahoma City Thunder by 2.5-games in the hotly contested Northwest Division, but still check in as one of only six teams in the league playing .700+ ball. Coach George Karls squad has gotten to this point by way of its offense. The roster possesses six players that have double-digit scoring averages led by Gallinari whos stuffed the stat sheet with 17.8 PPG, 5.2 RPG, and 2.8 APG averages. As a team, the Nuggets have scored an average of 105.8 PPG (#1) on 48.3 percent shooting from the field (#1). Denver stands 7-3 SU and a moneymaking 8-2 ATS away from the Pepsi Center on the year.

Memphis was incredibly hot entering last weeks four-game west coast swing winning each of its previous six games (5-1 ATS) by an average of 14.3 PPG. After escaping Golden State with the 91-90 outright win as 2.5-point underdogs last Monday, Head Coach Lionel Hollins squad went on to drop each of its next three both SU & ATS to Portland, the Clippers, and Phoenix. They return home to face the division rival Spurs Monday night losers of three in a row for the second time this season. With the Grizz ranked amongst the middle of the pack at both ends of the court in most pertinent statistical categories, it comes as no surprise that they check in a near .500 club. That said; the team has been at its best as a host compiling 6-2 SU & 5-3 ATS records and owns a four-game home winning streak heading into Monday night.

The home team has won each of the L/4 and seven of the L/10 clashes of these teams; the over has cashed at an identical 7-3 mark during that stretch. Denver holds an 8-2 SU advantage over the L/10, but only managed to split against the closing number in those games. The Nuggets check in a bankroll increasing 22-5 ATS their L/27 road games, as well as 3-2 SU & ATS the L/5 times they were dogged by two points or less. Memphis has only covered once in its L/6 matches against Northwest Division opposition, but has gone an impressive 19-6-1 ATS the L/26 times it played on no rest. The over has cashed in each of the L/5 confrontations.

PICK: Denver +PTS

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SPORTS WAGERS

EDMONTON +102 over Colorado

Despite another awful season, the Oilers have been fairly decent at home with a 12-8-3 record. Edmonton also showed some nice form before the break by picking up three out of a possible four points against Vancouver and San Jose. Devan Dubnyk is without doubt the goaltender of the future and he was real sharp in both mentioned. He is the confirmed starter for this one. The Avalanche are currently sitting firmly on the playoff bubble. Every game is important down the home stretch but back-to-back losses before the break to Minnesota and Anaheim doesn't exactly instil confidence in backing them as a road favorite. The Avs have goaltending issues and that's always a concern. Lastly, the Avalanche seem to bring out the best in the Oilers over the past couple of years, as Edmonton has won four of the past seven with two of those losses occurring in overtime. Play: Edmonton +102 (Risking 2 units).

Toronto +150 over PITTSBURGH

The Maple Leafs are in the hunt for a playoff spot and for a team that has missed the post-season for so long, it's crunch time. Toronto remains motivated and we expect them to come out of the break and give it everything they have. The Leafs are getting tremendous goaltending from Jonas Gustavsson, they're getting solid production from the top two lines and they've won three of their past four. They usually give the Penguins trouble. With a seven-game winning streak going into the break, Pittsburgh cannot be ignored but what we are counting on is the Maple Leafs to come out and play their hearts out for 60 minutes and for the remainder of the season. Too much being offered to ignore. Play: Toronto +150

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Sports Wagers NBA

New Jersey +9½ over INDIANA Pinnacle
What a great run for the Pacers. They've won seven of their past 10 and return home from a three game trip after beating the Bulls and Magic. They also just beat the Lakers in their last home game. Recent victories over the Lakers and Bulls, not to mention redemption against the Magic has to be satisfying. After a handful of games against intense competition, including the Celtics twice in its last eight, Indiana now gets a breather with the 7-14 Nets coming in. New Jersey is coming off a 21-point home loss to the Bargnani-less Raptors and that has influence on this number. Under favorable conditions, the Pacers probably would put this Nets team away early and not let them back in it. However, under these conditions, the Nets offer up all the value here against a complacent host that hits the road again tomorrow for two more games. Play: New Jersey +9½ (Risking 2.02 units to win 2).

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JIMMY BOYD

5* NBA *BEST BET* (5-1 L6)!
New Jersey Nets +9.5

4* Never Lost Big Ten SMASH (ESPN)!
Illinois +2.5

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Arlon Hoops

Seton Hall

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indian cowboy

4 iowa st.-1

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Dom Chambers
My 50 Dime play is on the Indiana Pacers as home favorites against the New Jersey Nets. Checkdng the sports books in Las Vegas at 9 a.m. and the Pacers are laying 9 ½ points. Alwaoys shop around to ensute you get the best possible number.

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GOODLYFE SPORTS
Boston/Cleveland UNDER 178.5 ($200)
Detroit +9 ($200)
Sacramento +7.5 ($200)

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BeatYourBookie

UNC -16
New Mexico -9

NBA Indiana -9.5

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FERRINGO

CBB:

#517 Michigan State (-1.5) over Illinois (7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 31)
#521 Tennessee (+16.5) over Kentucky (7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 31)
#534 Iowa State (Pk) over Kansas State (9 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 31)
#537 Vanderbilt (-2.5) over Arkansas (9 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 31)

TEASER: Take #527 Wisconsin (-3) over Penn State (8 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 31) AND Take #539 New Mexico (-3.5) over Air Force (10 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 31)




NBA:

'Under' 199.0 Sacramento at Golden State (10:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 31)

'Over' 181.5 Charlotte at L.A. Lakers (10:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 31)




NHL:
NHL GAME OF THE WEEK
Carolina (-125) over New York Islanders (7pm, Tuesday, January 31)

New Jersey (+105) over New York Rangers (7pm, Tuesday, January 31)

Montreal (+130) over Buffalo (7:35 pm, Tuesday, January 31)