3-22-12

[Mr. IWS]

We are looking for someone to post service plays in the evenings from 5pm and on from there. If you can spare some time, the group would really appreciate it.




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Marc Lawrence

3* Syracuse
4* Ohio State

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Paul Leiner

100* Over 120 Wisconsin/Syracuse

50* Michigan State -5

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Paul Leiner

*1500* Marquette -1.5

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SPORTS WAGERS - NHL


Edmonton +100 over TAMPA BAY Pinnacle
When you have the weakest goaltenders in the league and they continue to give up soft goals, it takes the steam out of the entire team. We’ve seen examples of that this year with the Maple Leafs and even with the Blackhawks when they lost nine straight. Tampa has dropped six of seven with only win over that stretch coming against the Bruins when they scored four goals on its first 12 shots against Marty Turco. They’ve lost four games to the Maple Leafs this season and were trounced 7-3 in its last game against the Sabres. Dwayne Roloson gets the call again because the Lightning have nowhere else to turn. The Bolts are nine points out of a playoff spot with eight games remaining. In other words, they’re finished. The Oilers were finished long ago. But what they bring is an exciting brand of hockey with plenty of optimism for the future. The coaching staff is stressing hard work in an attempt to show them what they’re capable of for next year. The Oilers have picked up points in four straight with three wins and one OT loss. They’re coming off a confidence boosting 6-3 win in Nashville. The Oilers are not just playing out the string while we can’t say the same about the Bolts. Play: Edmonton +100 (Risking 2 units).

MINNESOTA +110 over Calgary Pinnacle
It’s hard to believe that as late as December, the Wild were in first place overall in the Western Conference. Then misery struck that saw the Wild plummet down through the standings into 13th place, where they now sit, 14 points out of a playoff spot and golf clubs in hand. Misery loves company and now the Wild get to play the fun role of spoiler as Calgary sits two points out of a playoff spot. A loss here by the Flames and the hole they’ve dug themselves becomes much larger. The Flames have dropped three in a row to Edmonton, Columbus and Colorado. In those three critical games, they managed to score just three times. The Flames are choking under the pressure of this playoff drive and now they’ll have to face a freewheeling team that has nothing to lose . The Wild are coming off a 2-0 win over the Canucks. That snapped a three-game losing streak but the real motivation here for the Wild is preventing this hated division rival from making the playoffs. Play: Minnesota +110 (Risking 2 units).


COLORADO +110 over Phoenix Pinnacle
The Avs have amassed 11 of a possible 12 points in their last six games and they snapped a frustrating nine-game losing streak to Calgary in Tuesday's triumph. Colorado is not panicking and playing tight like the other four teams vying for the final two playoff spots, but rather a group that feels like it is the team to beat. The last time the Avs played the Coyotes at Jobing.com Arena, Phoenix won 6-1 on Jan. 16. Much has changed since. Young goalie Semyon Varlamov, who took the loss that day, has become one of the hottest netminders in the NHL. Colorado is tougher and more skilled up front with the recent additions of forwards Steve Downie, Jamie McGinn and rookie Mark Olver. The Coyotes are one of those aforementioned four teams that can’t afford to lose. They are tied with L.A. for that final playoff spot but have played one more game. However, they lost their captain and third leading scorer Shane Doan to a three-game suspension. They’re also likely to be without their second leading scorer, Radim Vrbata and that leaves 40-year-old Ray Whitney to carry the team. The Avalanche are simply the better team, in better form while the Coyotes are a hard-working bunch of castoffs that are severely handicapped for this contest. Play: Colorado +1010 (Risking 2 units).

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SPORTS WAGERS - NCAABB

Wisconsin +3½/+153 over Syracuse Pinnacle
We’re going to split this up and play the Badgers on both the money line and point-spread. The Orangemen are obviously a good team but the loss of Fab Melo was felt against UNC-Ashville and against this strong defensive unit, Melo’s absence will be felt again. Historically, a #1 seed frequently gets knocked out in this round and the Orange are a vulnerable #1 seed. After falling out of the top 50 in defensive efficiency in 2011 for the first time in five years, Wisconsin is back to its stingy ways. The Badgers allow fewer than 86 points per 100 possessions and there won't be anywhere near that many possessions against Syracuse. The Badgers effectively take away space and that’s not good news for the likes of Dion Waiters and Scoop Jardine. Offensively, Wisconsin should be comfortable in the long possessions necessary to attack Jim Boeheim's zone. The Badgers simply don't turn it over or allow easy baskets. Wisconsin is a major-conference team that has heated up at the right time and they’ve proven over and over again this season that they can compete with anyone. Play: Wisconsin +3½ (Risking 2.06 units to win). Play: Wisconsin +153 (Risking 2 units).

NCAA Tournament
West Regional Semi-final - US Airways Center – Phoenix
Louisville +5 over Michigan State Pinnacle
A quality college basketball team that gets on a roll is a tough out. Louisville is on the exact same run that last year’s champion Huskies went on. At this time last year, UConn reached the Sweet 16 by reeling off six wins in a row, which included a Big East championship. That’s precisely where the Cardinals are now. The best part is that we’re being offered some significant points when you consider the low total of 125. The Billikens gave the Spartans a real scare because of their tenacious defense and things don’t get easier against the Cardinals. In its last nine games, Louisville has held the opposition to 56 points or less seven times. We also can’t ignore that Louisville head coach, Rick Pitino is 9-0 when reaching the Sweet-16. The Spartans rely heavily on Draymond Green. After him, production drops off significantly from his 16 a game down to Keith Appling’s 11 and Brandon Wood’s 8½. MSU does not have the offense to run away from clubs that play great defense and the result should be a contest that comes down to the final possessions. The points offered are too sweet to pass up on in a very even match-up. Play: Louisville +5 (Risking 2.1 units to win 2).

NCAA Tournament
West Regional Semi-final - US Airways Center – Phoenix
Marquette -2 over Florida Pinnacle
By seed, Florida (#7) is actually the weakest remaining team in the West Region. Its scores are impressive but we have to recognize that Virginia entered the tournament depleted and as anything but a dangerous opponent and a third-round game against Norfolk State was something that most would never have predicted. But now the Gators step up in class. Florida lost six of its last 10 games, which included losses to Tennessee and Georgia. They lost twice to Tennessee this season, they were blown out by Kentucky twice (by 15 and 20 points) and they lost at Rutgers. They are getting far too much respect here. So, while the Gators were beating Virginia and Norfolk State, the Golden Eagles took care of business in impressive fashion against upset-minded BYU and Murray State. Marquette went 14-4 in the tough Big East and 27-7 overall. Florida will be severely tested, unlike its previous two games to get here. The Golden Eagles are one of the best transition teams in the land. They run opponents to death. In the half court, Marquette stresses paint touches, as they either get to the lane and score or kick it out for good look 3-pointers. The Eagles have two go-to-guys (Darius Johnson-Odom and Jae Crowder) coupled with very good guards and that’s always been a recipe for success in this event. Gators get a reality check. Play: Marquette -2 (Risking 2.04 units to win 2).

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SPORTS WAGERS - NBA


SACRAMENTO -1½ over Utah Pinnacle
The marketplace continues to give the Jazz too much credit on the road and not enough credit to the Kings at home. Make no mistake, Sacramento is as difficult a venue for middle of the pack teams to visit and depart with a victory in hand. The Kings are 13-9 at home with three straight wins over Boston, Minnesota and Memphis. They’re healthy, they’re improving and they have five players capable of going off for 20 or more. The Jazz have six wins in 22 road games. They’re an up and coming team also but have yet to learn how to win away from Salt Lake. Furthermore, the Jazz are coming off two huge wins in a row over the Lakers and Oklahoma City. Utah will come into this game feeling very satisfied and as a result, a letdown is a distinct possibility. Play: Sacramento -1½ (Risking 2.18 units to win 2).

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Bryan Leonard

NBA play: Golden State +7.5

CBB play: Louisville/msu under 125

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Jimmy Boyd

Boyd's 5* Perfect Sweet 16 *BEST BET
Marquette -2

Louisville/Mich St 4* Sweet 16 SMASH
Louisville +5

Cincy/Ohio St 4* Sweet 16 SMASH
Cincinnati +7.5

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Doc Sports

CBB:

4* #813 Take Wisconsin +3.5 over Syracuse (Thursday 7:15 pm CBS)

7* SMASH - #818 Take Marquette -2 over Florida (Thursday 10:15 pm TBS)

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401 K SPORTS
14-7 RUN (67%)
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2** Louisville/Mich st under 125 (7:45pm) rot # 819/820 - I always get caught up into thinking that the cards are going to get into run 'n' gun games because they like to run up and down the court. Facts are that they like to run but can't shoot worth a lick. Defensively, they are so solid and just look to beat down opponents. Michigan St can adapt to any style and will get physical right with the Ville. I see both teams in the 50's here.



2** Ohio st/Cincinnati over 129 (9:45pm) rot 815/816 - Cincy can get into drag em out games if that is what their opponent is into. More often than not though you see their possessions in the mid 50's for both them and their opponent. Ohio st this year has consistently been in the low to mid 60's in possessions. With Craft looking to bomb away, this game could get quite fast paced.

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Info Plays

7* Wisconsin / Syracuse Under 120

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Joe D'Amico's NCAAB Las Vegas Strip Move Winner Written by Joe D D'Amico

Today's winner is Wisconsin over Syracuse. This is my Las Vegas Strip Move Winner.

Since Bo Ryan has been coaching Wisconsin, the team has made the NCAA Tournament 11 straight times. The Badgers play a truly defense-minded game, allowing a mere 52.9 PPG. On offense, they average 21 three-point attempts per game. This is a very patient offense that controls the pace. Jordan Taylor leads the team with 14.7 PPG. Overall, the unit has a slew of accurate shooters from both outside and inside the arc. Their physicality has allowed Wiscy to take down such notables as UNLV, Purdue, Indiana twice, Minnesota twice, Ohio State, and Vanderbilt. They are not afraid or even bothered by Syracuse. This is sincerely the first time that the Orange will need Center, Fab Melo since his suspension. The 'Cuse are known to score a bit more but do give up a lot more points in as well, yielding 60.5 PPG. Without Melo to plug-up the middle, the Orange lose their advantage in this matchup. The Badgers are 5-1 ATS their L6 games played on a neutral site, 4-1 ATS their L5 NCAA Tournament games, and 16-5 ATS their L21 non-Conference games. The Orange are 1-4 ATS their L5 games played on a neutral site, 0-5 ATS their L5 games played following an ATS win, and 2-7 ATS their L9 games played overall. Take Wisconsin. Thank you.

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Robert Ferringo


CBB:
Take #813 Wisconsin (+3.5) over Syracuse (7 p.m., Thursday, March 22)


Take 'Under' 125.0 Louisville vs. Michigan (7:45 p.m., Thursday, March 22)


Take 'Under' 129.0 Cincinnati vs. Ohio State (9:45 p.m., Thursday, March 22)


Take #817 Florida (+2) over Marquette (10 p.m., Thursday, March 22)


Take 'Under' 147.0 Florida vs. Marquette (10 p.m., Thursday, March 22)


TEASER: Take #813 Wisconsin (+8.5) over Syracuse (7 p.m.) AND Take #816 Ohio State (-2.5) over Cincinnati (9:45 p.m.)

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WUNDERDOG
Game: Los Angeles Clippers at New Orleans (8:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: New Orleans +150 (moneyline)

Many thought that with the addition of Chris Paul, the Clippers would be the team to beat in the NBA West. They were living up to the expectation at 19-9 through their first 28 games, but suddenly the bloom has come off the rose. The Clippers have been mediocre for an extended period now at just 7-11 in their last 18 games. The road has been a challenge at 3-6 in their last nine, losing to weak teams in Golden State, Phoenix, New Jersey, and Minnesota. The Hornets would like nothing better than to knock-off their former teammate here, and they already own home wins vs. Boston, Dallas, Utah, and Orlando. The Clippers are struggling, and New Orleans has been capable and should be highly motivated for this one. Play New Orleans on the moneyline.