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JOE WIZ FREE PLAY

Northern Arizona +7 over Sacramento St.

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NCAA Basketball Picks

Texas at West Virginia

The Mountaineers look to take advantage of a Texas team that is 5-14 ATS in its last 19 games against teams with a losing SU record. West Virginia is the pick (-5) according to Dunkel, which has the Moutaineers favored by 7. Dunkel Pick: West Virginia (-5). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Time Posted: 8:30 a.m. EST

Game 715-716: Oklahoma at Iowa State (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma 64.643; Iowa State 72.197 Dunkel Line: Iowa State by 7 1/2; 138 Vegas Line: Iowa State by 5 1/2; 141 Dunkel Pick: Iowa State (-5 1/2); Under

Game 717-718: Notre Dame at Syracuse (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Notre Dame 63.542; Syracuse 74.542 Dunkel Line: Syracuse by 11; 137 Vegas Line: Syracuse by 8 1/2; 133 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Syracuse (-8 1/2); Over

Game 719-720: Loyola-Chicago at Wright State (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Loyola-Chicago 53.189; Wright State 60.090 Dunkel Line: Wright State by 7 Vegas Line: Wright State by 4 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Wright State (-4 1/2)

Game 721-722: NC-Wilmington at Towson (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: NC-Wilmington 48.491; Towson 55.404 Dunkel Line: Towson by 7 Vegas Line: Towson by 8 1/2 Dunkel Pick: NC-Wilmington (+8 1/2)

Game 723-724: George Mason at Old Dominion (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: George Mason 53.070; Old Dominion 50.618 Dunkel Line: George Mason by 2 1/2; 126 Vegas Line: George Mason by 7; 129 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Old Dominion (+7); Under

Game 725-726: Seton Hall at Pittsburgh (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Seton Hall 57.916; Pittsburgh 77.129 Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 19; 129 Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 16; 125 Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-16); Over

Game 727-728: Texas at West Virginia (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Texas 59.351; West Virginia 66.439 Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 7; 121 Vegas Line: West Virginia by 5; 124 Dunkel Pick: West Virginia (-5); Under

Game 729-730: San Diego at Loyola Marymount (10:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: San Diego 52.597; Loyola Marymount 54.398 Dunkel Line: Loyola Marymount by 2 Vegas Line: Pick Dunkel Pick: Loyola Marymount

Game 731-732: Fairfield at Siena (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Fairfield 55.238; Siena 49.855 Dunkel Line: Fairfield by 5 1/2 Vegas Line: Fairfield by 7 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Siena (+7 1/2)

Game 733-734: Northern Arizona at Sacramento State (10:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Northern Arizona 42.742; Sacramento State 51.608 Dunkel Line: Sacramento State by 9 Vegas Line: Sacramento State by 6 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Sacramento State (-6 1/2)

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Today's NHL Picks

Vancouver at Edmonton

The Canucks look to follow up their 2-1 win over Chicago and build on their 12-3 record in their last 15 games after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Vancouver is the pick (+100) according to Dunkel, which has the Canucks favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-120). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Time Posted 9:00 a.m. EST

Game 1-2: Carolina at Toronto (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 10.979; Toronto 11.716 Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1; 5 Vegas Line & Total: Toronto (-120); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-120); Under

Game 3-4: Dallas at Colorado (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 11.670; Colorado 10.529 Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1; 6 Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-150); 5 Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+130); Over

Game 5-6: Minnesota at Phoenix (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 11.799; Phoenix 10.197 Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 6 Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix (-125); 5 Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+105); Over

Game 7-8: Vancouver at Edmonton (9:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 11.842; Edmonton 11.099 Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1/2; 4 1/2 Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-120); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-120); Under

Game 9-10: San Jose at Anaheim (10:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 12.153; Anaheim 11.888 Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1/2; 6 Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-110); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-110); Over

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Life After Football: Best and Worst Non-Football Bets

Football season can put blinders on sports bettors for five months. And once the Super Bowl is over, those purely-pigskin pickers emerge from the darkness and step into the light of a strange world filled with basketball, hockey and other non-football sports.

If you’ve thought about nothing but football since September, let us get you caught up on the best and worst bets in sports.

NBA

Best Bet: Washington Wizards (11-35 SU, 27-17-2 ATS)

This one is a shocker even if you’ve been paying attention to the NBA. The Wizards have been a solid bet since the return of John Wall, going 10-3 ATS with their franchise PG on the floor.

Worst Bet: Charlotte Bobcats (11-35 SU, 17-28-1 ATS)

The Bobcats, funny enough, have the same SU record as Washington but haven’t been able to meet the oddsmakers’ expectations, even though they’re playing better than last year.

Best OVER: Golden State Warriors/Dallas Mavericks (29-17-1 over/under)
Best UNDER: Memphis Grizzlies (16-29-1 over/under)

NHL

Best Puckline Bet: New York Islanders (4-2-1-0 SU, 6-1 ATS)

The Isles are off to a good start and making the most for puckline players. New York’s offense is providing the spark, ranked second in goals (3.9) and boasting the top power play in the NHL.

Worst Puckline Bet: Los Angeles Kings (2-3-1-1 SU, 1-6 ATS)

My how the mighty have fallen. The defending Cup champs are slow out of the blocks and burning bettors in the process. The Kings' once-impenetrable defense is allowing 3.1 goals per game – 23rd in the league.

Best OVER: Winnipeg Jets (3-4-0-1 SU, 6-2 over/under)
Best UNDER: Nashville Predators (3-2-0-3 SU, 1-7 over/under)

NCAAB

Best Bet: Miami Hurricanes (17-3 SU, 13-4 ATS)

The Hurricanes have made a name for themselves in the ACC this season, adding wins over Duke, North Carolina and N.C. State to their resume. Miami is a perfect 7-0 ATS in lined home games this season.

Worst Bet: Indiana-Purdue Jaguars (6-19 SU, 5-16 ATS)

Tucked away in the Summit League are the Jaguars. The good thing is that most college basketball bettors aren’t even thinking about the Summit when placing their bets. Out of sight out of mind.

Best OVER: Michigan Wolverines (20-2 SU, 12-8-1 over/under)
Best UNDER: Cincinnati Bearcats/Alabama Crimson Tide (3-12 over/under)

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NBA Surprises at the Half Way Point
by David Chan

Each month since the season started, I've taken a quick look at some of the surprises in the NBA. With the All-Star break less than two weeks away, I thought I'd take another glance at some of the more interesting sub-plots around the league.

Atlantic

From the outset it's been a race between the Knicks and Nets, and each team is neck and neck heading into the break. The Knicks are 30-15 SU as of writing, while the Nets are 28-19. Neither side has been particularly profitable for bettors overall this season though, as New York is 24-20-1 ATS, while Brooklyn is 21-23-3 ATS. If there was a surprise in this division, it would be Boston at 23-23 SU. The C's have struggled with consistency all year, but after losing Rajon Rondo for the remainder of the season to injury, have rallied and gone a perfect 4-0.

Central

Another tough division. Chicago has a slim lead over Indiana right now. The Bulls are 29-18 SU, and the Pacers are 28-19. Chicago is just 20-27 ATS, while Indiana is 25-22 ATS. The Bulls will get a big boost when Derrick Rose returns to the lineup after the break, while the Pacers are also anxiously awaiting on top-scorer Danny Granger to make his debut this year as well. Milwaukee is firmly in third at 25-21 SU and 24-22 ATS.

Southeast

This is a two-horse race, with Miami at 29-14 SU and Atlanta at 26-20. The Heat are 21-22 ATS, while Atlanta is just 19-25-2 ATS. Washington sits in a two way tie for last place with Charlotte at 11-35 SU. The Wizards though are 27-17-2 ATS, while the Bobcats are 17-28-1.

Southwest

San Antonio has finally started to distance itself from Memphis, sitting at 38-11 SU, compared to the Grizzlies 30-16. The Spurs are 27-20-2 ATS, while the Grizz are 27-18-1 ATS. Houston is nipping at their heels at 26-23 SU, while Dallas stumbles into the mid-way point at 20-27.

Northwest

Oklahoma City (35-12 SU), has not been able to pull away from Denver (30-18), and Utah is right behind at 26-22. Both leaders have been delivering the goods for bettors as well this year, with OKC at 27-18-2 ATS, and the Nuggets at 28-20. Utah though is a sub-par 23-24-1 ATS.

Pacific

The LA Clippers have stumbled of late without All Star guard Chris Paul in the lineup, but still lead the division at 34-14 SU. Golden State remains in second at 30-17. The Clippers are 27-21 ATS, while the Warriors are 27-19-1. But the Lakers at 21-26 SU continue to be the talk of the division, and of the league. The Lake Show has also failed to get the job done for bettors this year, sitting at 19-27-1 ATS thus far. So do the Lakers have a big second half push in them? Only time will tell, but one things for sure, it's going to be interesting to watch!

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StatFox Super Situations™ - FoxSheets

CBB TEXAS at W VIRGINIA

Play Under - Home teams where the total is between 120 and 129.5 points after having covered 5 or 6 of their last 7 against the spread, with a winning percentage of between 45-55% on the season.
46-18 over the last 5 seasons. ( 71.9% 26.2 units )
1-0 this year. ( 100.0% 1.0 units )

CBB SAN DIEGO at LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT

Play On - Road teams with a money line of +135 to -155 (SAN DIEGO) average shooting team (42.5-45%) against a poor shooting team (40-42.5%), good ball handling team. (<=14.5 TO's) against a poor pressure defensive team (<=14.5 TO's)
136-87 since 1997. ( 61.0% 43.2 units )
9-11 this year. ( 45.0% -3.2 units )

CBB NOTRE DAME at SYRACUSE

Play Under - Road teams where the first half total is 60.5 to 65.5 excellent shooting team (>=47.5%) against an average shooting team (42.5-45%), good ball handling team (<=14.5 TO's) against an average pressure defensive team (14.5-17.5 TO's)
70-33 since 1997. ( 68.0% 33.7 units )
5-1 this year. ( 83.3% 3.9 units )

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StatFox Super Situations™ - FoxSheets

NBA LA CLIPPERS at WASHINGTON

Play Against - Home underdogs (WASHINGTON) after going under the total by 54 or more points total in their last ten games, in non-conference games.
54-23 over the last 5 seasons. ( 70.1% 28.7 units )
7-3 this year. ( 70.0% 3.7 units )

NBA DETROIT at NEW YORK

Play Against - Any team vs the money line (DETROIT) off a close home loss by 3 points or less against opponent off 2 or more consecutive home wins.
77-44 since 1997. ( 63.6% 36.5 units )
0-1 this year. ( 0.0% -3.6 units )

NBA CHARLOTTE at MIAMI

Play Over - Home teams where the first half total is between 95.5 and 100.5 points after allowing 85 points or less against opponent after 2 straight losses by 10 points or more.
46-18 since 1997. ( 71.9% 26.2 units )
2-2 this year. ( 50.0% -0.2 units )

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POWER PLAY WINS

George Mason -6.5

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5Lines


Total Line for 02/04/2013

(Lost last game)
Today's Winning Team is:
NBA - Utah Jazz : under 199
Cost: -110

Run Line for 02/04/2013

(Lost last 2 games)
Today's Winning Team is:
NBA - Utah Jazz : -8.5
Cost: -110

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Clippers(-3)
Notre Dame(+8.5)

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Today's NBA Picks

Portland at Minnesota

The Blazers look to build on their 16-5 ATS record in their last 21 games in Minnesota. Portland is the pick (+3) according to Dunkel, which has the Blazers favored by 3. Dunkel Pick: Portland (+3). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Time Posted: 9:00 a.m. EST

Game 701-702: Orlando at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 108.616; Philadelphia 121.580 Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 13; 182 Vegas Line & Total: No Line Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 703-704: LA Clippers at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 121.067; Washington 115.500 Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 5 1/2; 192 Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 3; 188 Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-3); Over

Game 705-706: Detroit at New York (7:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 112.043; New York 125.128 Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 13; 193 Vegas Line & Total: New York by 10; 197 1/2 Dunkel Pick: New York (-10); Under

Game 707-708: Charlotte at Miami (7:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 108.373; Miami 127.039 Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 18 1/2; 204 Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 13; 199 Dunkel Pick: Miami (-13); Over

Game 709-710: Portland at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Portland 118.520; Minnesota 115.525 Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 3; 196 Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 3; 192 Dunkel Pick: Portland (+3); Over

Game 711-712: Dallas at Oklahoma City (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 118.393; Oklahoma City 128.960 Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 10 1/2; 190 Vegas Line & Total: No Line Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 713-714: Sacramento at Utah (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 106.748; Utah 119.758 Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 13; 195 Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 8; 199 Dunkel Pick: Utah (-8); Under

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Paul Leiner:
500* CBB Notre Dame +8.5
100* NBA Over 192 Twolves/Blazers
50* CBB Seton Hall +16.5

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Ben Burns 10* Best Bet

Charlotte

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Hq report early report
loyola chicago +5
san diego +1
siena +8

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Jack Jones

20* Seton Hall