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Sports Nostradamus

CFB
Over Houston

CBB
UConn
Syracuse
Boston College
Duke
Over Texas
Boise State

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Gamblers Data

Free Plays Saturday

Georgetown -6

Trailblazers -13

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NFL

Wild Card Round

Chiefs (11-5) @ Colts (11-5)—Chiefs won 23-13 (-4.5) at Buffalo in Week 9 in only game this season on artificial turf, when they were outgained 470-210 but scored two defensive TDs to turn tide in game they had no right winning; after starting season 9-0, Chiefs went 2-5 down stretch, losing to Broncos/Chargers twice each. Colts coasted to title in weak division; they beat Denver/Seattle at home, won at Candlestick but also lost 38-8 at home to Rams- go figure. Indy was +10 in turnovers in its last five games; they got bounced from playoffs in this round LY, while Reid/Chiefs combined to go 6-26- now Reid is Coach of Year in KC. Chiefs rested 20 starters last week and still almost KO’d Chargers from playoffs, week after Indy waxed Chiefs 23-7, holding KC to 132 passing yards with +4 turnover ratio (Chiefs were +22 in other 15 games). AFC #4 seed covered five of last seven when favored in this game. Five of last six Chief games, five of last seven Indy home games went over total. Curious to see if sitting 20 starters last week gives Chief players fresher legs.

Saints (11-5) @ Eagles (10-6)—New Orleans has never won a road playoff game (0-5) in franchise history; this year on road, Saints are 3-5 SU, 1-7 ATS, losing four of last five, with losses to also-ran Rams/Jets. NO scored 17 or less points in last four away games, while they averaged 34 ppg in Superdome; they do have edge at QB, with Super Bowl-winner Brees vs first-year starter Foles, who played college ball in desert (Arizona), but has had great year under rookie NFL coach Kelly. Eagles had long home losing streak until they beat Redskins in Week 11; now they’ve won four home games in row, scoring 64 points in second half of last two games at Linc. Philly led NFL in rushing yards which is big in night game in frigid condition; Saints are #19 in rush defense. Iggles were -2 in turnovers during 3-5 start to season; they were +13 during 7-1 run to division title. Saints have to play significantly better here than they have on road all year in order to advance. NFC #4 seed beat #5 seed in this game four of last five years. Six of last seven Saint games stayed under total; the of last four Philly games went over.

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Today's NHL Picks

San Jose at Colorado

The Sharks come into their matchup with Colorado today carrying a 19-7 record in the last 26 meetings between the two teams. San Jose is the pick (-120) according to Dunkel, which has the Sharks favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-120). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4 Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST

Game 1-2: Winnipeg at Boston (1:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 10.264; Boston 12.626 Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 2 1/2; 5 1/2 Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-200); 5 Dunkel Pick: Boston (-200); Over

Game 3-4: San Jose at Colorado (3:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 12.143; Colorado 10.583 Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1 1/2; 4 Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-120); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-120); Under

Game 5-6: Carolina at NY Islanders (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 10.327; NY Islanders 12.213 Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 2; 6 1/2 Vegas Line & Total: NY Islanders (-130); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (-130); Over

Game 7-8: Nashville at Florida (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 10.832; Florida 9.985 Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1; 4 Vegas Line & Total: Florida (-120); 5 Dunkel Pick: Nashville (+100); Under

Game 9-10: New Jersey at Buffalo (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 11.810; Buffalo 9.879 Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 2; 3 1/2 Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-115); 5 Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-115); Under

Game 11-12: NY Rangers at Toronto (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 11.203; Toronto 10.353 Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1; 6 Vegas Line & Total: Toronto (-135); 5 Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (+115); Over

Game 13-14: Ottawa at Montreal (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 10.772; Montreal 12.104 Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1 1/2; 6 Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-165); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-165); Over

Game 15-16: Philadelphia at Phoenix (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 12.123; Phoenix 10.504 Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 5 Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix (-130); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+110); Under

Game 17-18: Columbus at St. Louis (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 10.944; St. Louis 12.826 Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 2; 6 Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-220); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-220); Over

Game 19-20: Washington at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Washington 11.380; Minnesota 10.021 Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1 1/2; 4 Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-135); 5 Dunkel Pick: Washington (+115); Under

Game 21-22: Detroit at Dallas (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 9.962; Dallas 12.542 Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 2 1/2; 6 Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-140); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-140); Over

Game 23-24: Vancouver at Los Angeles (10:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 12.247; Los Angeles 10.768 Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1 1/2; 4 Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-140); 5 Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (+120); Under

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J Clifton
CAL POLY
NC STATE

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Diamond Dog Sports

Chiefs/Colts Under 46
Saints/Eagles Over 53.5

Houston +3

Clippers +5.5
Bobcats +5.5

St Johns +6
Wright State +2.5
Yale +15.5

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Free Selection from Arthur Ralph Sports

Free winner Sat Missouri -14 CBB

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NCAAF

Bowl Season

Compass Bowl Birmingham, AL 1/4
Vanderbilt is playing in its 7th bowl game, but third year in row, wonder if they can keep coach Franklin; Commodores split pair of bowl last two years vs Cincinnati/NC State. Vandy is 3-1 in games decided by 4 or less points, 2-2 in games with single digit spread- they're 2-2 as favorite this year. Houston is 9-2 vs spread this year, 4-0 as an underdog; they scored 17 or less points during 3-game kid in November, also lost 47-46 at home to BYU; Cougars 7-1 in games with a single digit spread, are 2-3 in last five bowls. Levine won his only bowl game, as interim coach two years ago. Houston has a true frosh QB who is better than either of Vandy's QBs. SEC teams are 1-2 in this game; AAC teams are 5-0, even though they weren't AAC team at the time, since this is league's first year. AAC teams are 2-1 in bowls this year; SEC teams are 4-3- they were favored in five of the seven games.

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NCAAB

Saturday, January 4

January 4th is first true road game for Pitt, which is 3-1 in neutral court games, losing brutal 44-43 game to #32 Cincinnati. This is also the first ACC game for Panthers, who are #15 in defensive efficiency against the #306 schedule. NC State won eight of last nine games, losing last home game to #41 Missouri; they're 1-2 vs top 100 teams, also losing 68-57 at Cincinnati back in November.

Cincinnati-Memphis are league rivals again for first time since '09; last four meetings were won by Memphis, all by 10+ points. Tigers are 2-2 vs top 40 teams, splitting pair with Oklahoma State, losing at Florida, beating LSU- they force turnovers 23.8% of time. Bearcats are 4-2 vs top 100 teams, but lost by 9 at New Mexico in only true road game.

Georgetown won its last five games with St John's, all by 10+ points; Red Storm lost their last eight visits here, last three by 15-10-12 points. Red Storm is 9-4 with no good wins; best team they've beaten is #100 Ga Tech- this is also their first true road game. Hoyas are 2-2 vs top 100 teams, beating K-State/VCU- they're shooting 56.4% inside arc (#7).

UConn got upset 75-71 in AAC opener at Houston, giving up last seven points of game they led with 1:42 left; Huskies trailed by 21 late in first half, led by second TV timeout in second, but they made just 7-22 from arc in just their second true road game (1-1, won at Washington). SMU leads countrey, holding teams to 38.4% inside arc, but they're 0-3 vs teams in top 50, losing by 11-3-8 points.

Indiana won its last three games with Michigan State by 15-5-4 points, after losing previous six; Spartans lost last two visits here, won both true road games this year, by 14-16 at Texas/Penn State. Spartans are #9 in defensive efficiency- their only loss was to North Carolina. Indiana is 0-4 vs top 100 teams- best team they've beaten is #111 Stony Brook.

Xavier won its last six games, last four of which were all against top 100 tewams; Musketeers are 5-3 overall vs top 100 teams, with all three of its losses on trip to Atlantis Thanksgiving weekend. Butler lost its Big East opener by 3 at home to Villanova, they took 28 3's, 30 2's in that game, as Villanova shot 58% inside arc. Butler needs to get little bit more athletic to be a force in this tougher league.

Florida has its SEC opener Wednesday; they've won four in row, nine of last ten games, forcing turnovers 22.5% of time.. Gators are 3-2 vs teams in top 100, with none of wins by more than six points. Richmond is 3-1 in true road games, all vs weaker teams- they lost at Wake Forest in Ot; Spiders aren't shooting it well (29.8% on arc) but are forcing turnovers 22.9% of time, a higher rate than Florida.

Home teams won three of four Oregon State-Utah games since Utes got into Pac-12; teams split pair here, with Utes winning by 11 LY, losing by 18 year before. Beavers lost last three road games by 12-6-6 points; they were -10 in turnovers in Thursday's loss at Colorado, making 8-15 3's. Utah lost tough OT game to Oregon (led by 10 with 13:45 left).

San Francisco won five of last six games with Pepperdine, winning last four played here by 30-1-15-6 points, but Waves are off to 3-0 start in WCC this year, scorign 75 ppg with win at Santa Clara. Pepperdine has made 40% (#22) of its 3's, is 4-1 in true road games, with only loss at Washington State. USF is 6-3 at home, allowing 90+ in all three losses.

Notre Dame's first ACC game is at home vs Duke; Irish are 2-4 vs top 100 teams, beating Indiana on neutral floor, but losing to North Dakota State at home- they needed OT to beat Cansiuis last game, with leading Grant (grades) done for year. Duke's first true road games comes today; they're 3-2 on neutral courts, 2-2 vs top 100 teams, not a great team on interior defense- Vermont was 31-41 inside arc against them.

Kansas State won four of last five games with Oklahoma State, which is having bad week; big guy Cobbins tore his Achilles, backup point guard got busted for weed. Wildcats won last eight games after 2-3 start, with win over Gonzaga- they're holding teams to 26.3% on arc. Oklahoma St is 12-1, winning by 26 at South Forida in its only true away game, and that was before Thanksgiving.

Dayton is 11-3 but this is its first road game since loss at inexperienced Illinois State four weeks ago; Flyers have road win at Ga Tech, are 2-2 vs top 100 teams, beating Gonzaga/Cal (Solomon was hurt). Ole Miss is 9-3 but lost last three games vs top 100 teams; this is Henderson's last game for 11 days; he is suspended for Rebels' first two SEC contests.

Texas is 11-2 despite being 6th-least experienced team in country; they won seven of last eight games with Oklahoma, winning last eight in this gym, winning last two years by 8-6 points. Oklahoma won in Brooklyn vs Seton Hall, not a true road game but close- they haven't played a true road game and lost last game at home in OT to good Louisana Tech club.

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From Platinum Plays. 500K Wildcard Parlay
the Indianapolis Colts -1 over
the Kansas City Chiefs
the Philadelphia Eagles -2½ over
the New Orleans Saints
Best Bets

the Kansas City/Indianapolis Game UNDER
the Total Of 46½ Points
the Houston/Vanderbilt Game OVER
the Total Of 53 Points
the North Dakots St -13½ over
the Towson Tigers

500K CBB Underdog/Month
the Notre Dame Fighting Irish +5½ over
the Duke Blue Devils

Best Bets
the Florida St Seminoles -4½ over
the Virginia Cavliers
the St Louis Billikins -16 over
the Yale Bulldogs
the Xavier Muskateers -5½ over
the Butler Bulldogs
the Portland Trailblazers -13 over
the Philadelphia 76ers
PREMIER PICKS


the New Orleans/Philadelphia Game UNDER
the Total Of 54 Points
the San Antonio Spurs -5½ over
the LA Clippers

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Totals 4 You "Total Domination" for Saturday, January 4th

2014 AFC Wildcard Playoffs Total of the Year!!!!!
Kansas City/Indianapolis under 46 1/2

Football Best Bets
Houston/Vanderbilt under 53 1/2
New Orleans/Philadelphia over 53 1/2

January's NBA East vs West Super Total of the Month!!!!!
Charlotte/Sacramento under 200 1/2

NBA Best Bets
New Orleans/Indiana under 195 1/2
Oklahoma City/Minnesota over 208
Philadelphia/Portland over 223 1/2
LA Clippers/San Antonio under 206
Best of Luck and Thank You!!!!!

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Intpicks
2* Houston - Vanderbilt Under 53.5
2* New Orleans - Philadelphia Over 53.5
1* Colts
1* Michigan St -2
1* Duke -5
1* LA Clippers +5.5

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R.a.w. Football - saturday


4* best bet = philadelphia eagles
3* = kansas city chiefs

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Docs
2 Unit Play. #101 Take Kanas City Chiefs +2.5 over Indianapolis Colts (Saturday 4:35 pm NBC) The Colts went into Missouri a couple of weeks ago and emerged victorious and expect the Chiefs to return the favor on Saturday. Kansas City proved they have great depth almost beating the Chargers while resting most of their key personal. Indianapolis played all out last week for seeding purposes and they got a few players banged up on defense. Kansas City is 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games. Indianapolis is 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games played in January.

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Football Crusher
Philadelphia Eagles -135 over New Orleans Saints
Vanderbilt -145 over Houston (pending)
(System Record: 53-4, won last 2 games)
Overall Record: 53-47-1

Hockey Crusher
Montreal Canadiens -150 over Ottawa Sens
(System Record: 51-0, won last game)
Overall Record: 51-30-1

Basketball Crusher
Saint Johns +6 over Georgetown
(System Record: 30-3, lost last 5 games)
Overall Record: 30-37-1

Soccer Crusher
Bristol City + Watford UNDER 3
This match is happening in England
(System Record: 502-18, won last 2 games)
Overall Record: 502-434-74

Here are the rest of his hockey and basketball plays for today...


Hockey
Buffalo Sabres +105 over New Jersey
Phoenix Coyotes -130 over Philadelphia
Minnesota Wild -131 over Washington


Basketball
Georgia Tech +8 over Maryland
Indiana +2.5 over Mich St
Butler +5.5 over Xavier