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Paul Leiner

1000* CBB Over 126 Notre Dame/West Virginia
100* NBA Over 185.5 Nets/Pistons
50* CBB Pittsburgh -1.5

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SPORTS WAGERS

Indiana +140 over ATLANTA

The Hawks previous 16-5 record has now turned into a 16-8 record after they dropped three straight at home to Memphis, Philly and Phoenix. The Pacers are superior to any of those three teams and they catch the Hawks at the perfect time. As lame as this may sound, losing is different than winning. When a team is winning, they're loose and having fun. The coach is working on less things because if it ain't broke, why fix it? That's the difference between a veteran coach and a neophyte. Hawks coach Larry Drew spent years with the Pistons, Wizards and Nets before heading to Atlanta. Losing was the norm and Drew didn’t acquire the experience to turn a drought around. Now, he’s being asked to. With this group, we’re not sure he can do it. As mentioned numerous times this season, Atlanta is an imposter. It's no mystery as to why they're suddenly losing at home to teams like Phoenix. Atlanta's bench is awful. Its strength of schedule is ranked 23rd in the league and they've developed a false sense of security when defeating weak teams. They're an average rebounding team that is likely going to be dominated on the boards tonight by the Pacers. Indiana can beat you in so many ways. Unlike the Hawks, who rely heavily on Joe Johnson and Josh Smith for scoring, the Pacers have five guys averaging double figures per game and two others right on the verge of 10 per game. The Pacers are 17-7 and they have every edge tonight, outside of home court. Play: Indiana +140 (Risking 2 units).

Detroit +153 over NEW JERSEY

The Pistons are widely regarded as one of the three worst teams in the NBA and they've lived up to that with six wins in 26 games. That said, respectability is not that far off. They've had many close games in which they were in a position to win. Closing out games is a lesson that they're slowly learning and have done so in two straight games with wins over Milwaukee and New Orleans. They have recent three-point losses to the Heat, Trail Blazers and these same Nets in New Jersey exactly one week ago. The Pistons also have a recent OT loss to Atlanta in a game they led by six with 34 seconds remaining. In reality, the Pistons could easily have six wins in their last 10 games. New Jersey is banged up and they've dropped three in a row and five of six. They're considered to be the better team, playing at home, but there's a reason the odds makers made them such a enticingly short price. With Brook Lopez, MarShon Brooks and Deshawn Stevenson on the rack, this Nets teams that lacks strength in all aspects of the game is nowhere close to being better than they were two weeks ago. The Pistons are. Play: Detroit +153 (Risking 2 units).

CLEVELAND +6½ over L.A. Clippers

Chauncey Billups value vastly exceeded the 14.9 points, 4.0 assists and 2.5 rebounds he averaged per game. The Clippers can replace his numbers but they can't replace his experience and steadying presense on the court. Billups is out for the season after he ruptured his left Achilles' tendon in his last game. Losing a player is no big deal, as it happens every day. Losing an impact player for the season is another story, as adjustments that have to take place are permanent. The Clippers have won six of seven and are coming off an OT win in Orlando. They'll play their third straight on the road here and will continue their six-game trip in Philadelphia on Friday. The Clip Joint are sure to have a hiccup on this trip and cahnces are good it occurs here. The Cavaliers are coming off a misleading 16-point loss in Miami last night. They were down by just six going to the fourth and hung around all game until late in the fourth. The Cavs last five games have come against Boston twice, Orlando, Dallas and Miami. They went 2-3 in that set and didn't look a bit out of place in any of them. Fatigue should not be an issue, as Cleveland was off for two days prior to last night's game and they're 3-3 against the spread on zero days rest. Upset possibility. Play: Cleveland +6½ (Risking 2.1 units to win 2).

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David Banks

Duke Blue Devils vs. North Carolina Tar Heels
All eyes will be on Tobacco Road Hump Day night when the 9th ranked Duke Blue Devils (19-4, 9-14 ATS) storm the Dean Dome to battle the 5th ranked North Carolina Tar Heels (20-3, 11-11 ATS); tune to ESPN at 9:00 ET to take this one in live from Chapel Hill!
Already with two losses in ACC play, Duke will attempt to avoid its first two-game losing streak of the season when it takes on its most hated rival Wednesday night. The Blue Devils return to the hardwood off their fourth outright defeat of the season after falling 78-74 to Miami in overtime on Super Bowl Sunday. The Dookies showed their resolve by battling back from a 14-point deficit at the break, but ran out of steam in the extra session to allow the Hurricanes to pull out a road win that will most definitely benefit them come selection Sunday. The loss snapped Coach Ks squads three-game win streak that came against the likes of Maryland, St. Johns, and Virginia Tech; the win at the Hokies marked the third straight game in which the Blue Devils won and covered on the road. As it is, Duke checks in 9-2 SU but just 3-3 ATS in its nine road/neutral court battles on the year.

That 90-57 beatdown incurred in Tallahassee against the Florida State Seminoles in the middle of January has long been forgotten, as the Tar Heels enter tonights grudge match winners in each of their last five games (2-3 ATS) and sit tied with the Noles atop the ACC standings. Unfortunately, the only way those teams will meet again is if they cross paths in the ACC Tournament. Regardless, Head Coach Roy Williams will have his kids ready to go against its most hated rival in this one considering the last time they took the court to battle the Dookies, it was the Blue Devils that went on to win the ACC Tourney in the championship game. UNC has shown the ability to dominate its opponents when firing on all cylinders, but it will host the Blue Devils having dropped each of its last three against the closing number. North Carolina stands a perfect 14-0 SU but just 7-6 ATS in its 13 lined games as a host.

Duke won two of the three meetings a year ago with all three of the contests combining to go under the closing number. The home team has won each of the last three regular season meetings, but the road team has beaten the oddsmakers in seven of the L/9 overall. Duke has gone 8-3 ATS the L/11 times it played following a straight up defeat, but the favorite has covered four of the L/5 in this rivalry. North Carolina checks in just 3-7-1 ATS its L/11 within the ACC, but has also covered six of its L/8 versus +.600 opposition. The under has cashed in each of the L/6 as well as each of the L/4 times these teams went at one another in Chapel Hill.


PICK: UNDER

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SPORTS WAGERS

Indiana +140 over ATLANTA

The Hawks previous 16-5 record has now turned into a 16-8 record after they dropped three straight at home to Memphis, Philly and Phoenix. The Pacers are superior to any of those three teams and they catch the Hawks at the perfect time. As lame as this may sound, losing is different than winning. When a team is winning, they're loose and having fun. The coach is working on less things because if it ain't broke, why fix it? That's the difference between a veteran coach and a neophyte. Hawks coach Larry Drew spent years with the Pistons, Wizards and Nets before heading to Atlanta. Losing was the norm and Drew didn’t acquire the experience to turn a drought around. Now, he’s being asked to. With this group, we’re not sure he can do it. As mentioned numerous times this season, Atlanta is an imposter. It's no mystery as to why they're suddenly losing at home to teams like Phoenix. Atlanta's bench is awful. Its strength of schedule is ranked 23rd in the league and they've developed a false sense of security when defeating weak teams. They're an average rebounding team that is likely going to be dominated on the boards tonight by the Pacers. Indiana can beat you in so many ways. Unlike the Hawks, who rely heavily on Joe Johnson and Josh Smith for scoring, the Pacers have five guys averaging double figures per game and two others right on the verge of 10 per game. The Pacers are 17-7 and they have every edge tonight, outside of home court. Play: Indiana +140 (Risking 2 units).

Detroit +153 over NEW JERSEY

The Pistons are widely regarded as one of the three worst teams in the NBA and they've lived up to that with six wins in 26 games. That said, respectability is not that far off. They've had many close games in which they were in a position to win. Closing out games is a lesson that they're slowly learning and have done so in two straight games with wins over Milwaukee and New Orleans. They have recent three-point losses to the Heat, Trail Blazers and these same Nets in New Jersey exactly one week ago. The Pistons also have a recent OT loss to Atlanta in a game they led by six with 34 seconds remaining. In reality, the Pistons could easily have six wins in their last 10 games. New Jersey is banged up and they've dropped three in a row and five of six. They're considered to be the better team, playing at home, but there's a reason the odds makers made them such a enticingly short price. With Brook Lopez, MarShon Brooks and Deshawn Stevenson on the rack, this Nets teams that lacks strength in all aspects of the game is nowhere close to being better than they were two weeks ago. The Pistons are. Play: Detroit +153 (Risking 2 units).

CLEVELAND +6½ over L.A. Clippers

Chauncey Billups value vastly exceeded the 14.9 points, 4.0 assists and 2.5 rebounds he averaged per game. The Clippers can replace his numbers but they can't replace his experience and steadying presense on the court. Billups is out for the season after he ruptured his left Achilles' tendon in his last game. Losing a player is no big deal, as it happens every day. Losing an impact player for the season is another story, as adjustments that have to take place are permanent. The Clippers have won six of seven and are coming off an OT win in Orlando. They'll play their third straight on the road here and will continue their six-game trip in Philadelphia on Friday. The Clip Joint are sure to have a hiccup on this trip and cahnces are good it occurs here. The Cavaliers are coming off a misleading 16-point loss in Miami last night. They were down by just six going to the fourth and hung around all game until late in the fourth. The Cavs last five games have come against Boston twice, Orlando, Dallas and Miami. They went 2-3 in that set and didn't look a bit out of place in any of them. Fatigue should not be an issue, as Cleveland was off for two days prior to last night's game and they're 3-3 against the spread on zero days rest. Upset possibility. Play: Cleveland +6½ (Risking 2.1 units to win 2).

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Rich Sports

Sport: NHL Hockey
Game: Boston Bruins @ Buffalo Sabres - Wednesday February 8, 2012 7:35 pm
Pick: 4 units (Normal) TOTAL: Over 5.5 (+105)


Sport: College Basketball
Game: Notre Dame Fighting Irish @ West Virginia Mountaineers - Wednesday February 8, 2012 9:00 pm
Pick: 4 units (Normal) ATS: West Virginia Mountaineers -6 (-110)


Sport: College Basketball
Game: Wake Forest Deamon Deacons @ Virginia Cavaliers - Wednesday February 8, 2012 7:30 pm
Pick: 4 units (Normal) TOTAL: Over 117.5 (-110)


Sport: College Basketball
Game: Marshall Thundering Herd @ Central Florida Knights - Wednesday February 8, 2012 7:00 pm
Pick: 4 units (Normal) ATS: Central Florida Knights -4.5 (-110)


Sport: NBA Basketball
Game: Minnesota Timberwolves @ Memphis Grizzlies - Wednesday February 8, 2012 8:05 pm
Pick: 4 units (Normal) TOTAL: Over 189 (-105)


Sport: NBA Basketball
Game: Indiana Pacers @ Atlanta Hawks - Wednesday February 8, 2012 7:35 pm
Pick: 4 units (Normal) TOTAL: Over 185.5 (-110)

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FantasySportsGametime

Wednesday Hockey Plays

Play Detroit -245 over Edmonton TOP PLAY
Play San Jose -185 over Calgary

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indian cowboy

4 unit jacksonville st. +4.5

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Strike Point Sports

CBB
Pitt -2
Sothern Miss -3
Duke +6.5

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NHL Predictions

Carolina / Anaheim Ducks Under 5.5

Carolina enters this game winners of two straight and 4 of their last 6. The Hurricanes victories haven't been coming with a lot of goals though, as it is more Cam Ward carrying the team on his back. The Hurricanes have allowed just 17 goals over their last 10 games (1.70 goals against per game) - and one of those games the Canes had 5 goals against. Take that out and that is just 12 goals against in 9 games. Over their last 8 games the Hurricanes have only scored 15 goals (less than 2 per game). Carolina is just 6-13-6 on the road this season. The Ducks are coming off a 3-2 shootout victory against the Flames on Monday night. They have averaged just 2 goals per game over their last 5. Anaheim has allowed just 20 goals against over their last 10 games, and that includes a game where they allowed 6 goals against versus Dallas - take that out and it equals 14 goals against in 9 games. Cam Ward is playing sensational right now, and Jonas Hiller has been really good at times lately as well. The UNDER is 7-1 in the Hurricanes last 8 games overall and 4-0 in their last 4 road games. The UNDER is 6-1 in the Ducks last 7 games overall, and 4-1 in their last 5 games. Carolina is coming off 3 days rest, and the UNDER is 7-3-1 in their last 11 times playing on 3+ days rest. The UNDER is also 13-6-1 in the Ducks last 20 vs a team with a winning % below .400. Also take note that the Ducks have held opponents to 26 shots or less in their last 5 games, while the Hurricanes have put just 23 shots on net per game over their last 4. Looking at this from all angles I don't see it being a high scoring game. Take the UNDER tonight.

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SuperSportsGroup NCAAB

Cincinnati v. St Johns 7pm
8* PICK: UNDER 132.5 Game

Kansas v. Baylor 7pm
12* PICK: OVER 142.5 Game Game of the week

So Miss v. UAB 8pm
8* PICK: UAB +3 Game

Duke v. UNC 9pm
9* PICK: OVER 156.5 Game best bet of the day
8* PICK: OVER 74 1H

Notre Dame v. W. Virginia 9pm
8* PICK: Notre Dame +6.5 Game
8* PICK: Notre Dame +3.5 1H
8* PICK: UNDER 126 game


3 Team Parlay for
E. Carolina +6 Game
St Louis -3 Game
Richmond +2 Game

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Sports Illuminati

Memphis Grizzlies -8 -110

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Sports Wagers

RICHMOND +106 over La Salle Pinnacle
There's no denying that the Explorers are the superior team here. However, each season it becomes more evident that situational betting in this sport has a stronger influence on the outcome of games than any other sport. We see it almost daily and it landed here on this day as we uncover another unfavorable situation for a small road favorite. La Salle comes in with a 17-7 overall record and a 6-3 conference record. The Explorers are just a half game back of Temple for first place in the A-10, tied with UMass, Xavier and Saint Louis. After this game, they have Saint Louis, UMass and Temple on deck in what is their most crucial three-game set of the year. La Salle is just 4-6 on the road and this is surely it's most vulnerable road game of the season. Richmond has dropped five of its past six games and is going nowhere this season. However, they will relish the spoiler role in an attempt to make life miserable for these conference rivals. The Spiders are 8-3 at home and with just three host games remaining after this one against George Washington, Charlotte and Dayton, this one instantly becomes the one they want most. Play: #552 Richmond +106 (Risking 2 units).

Adding the following games:

WILLIAM & MARY +10½ over Old Dominion Pinnacle
Play #532 William & Mary +10½ (Risking 2.16 units to win 2).

ST JOSEPH'S +138 over Saint Louis Pinnacle
Play #592 St. Joesph's +138 (Risking 2 units).

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DOC SPORTS
08 FEB
4* CENTRAL FLORIDA -4
4* MISSOURI STATE -3.5
4* DUKE / N. CAROLINA UNDER 157.5

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MASTER RELEASE CONFIDENTIAL
Bowling Green +3
La Salle -1.5
Indiana State -6