1-21-15

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Ken Thomson

Marquette +6

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Rooster
Knicks
Penn State
Texas State

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Dave Essler

2* Oral Roberts +5

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MY SYSTEM PICKS


Jazz +10 (2.5u)
Rockets +8.5 (1.5u)
Nets +5.5 (1.5u)

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Dr Bob


3*Hofstra


2*Western Michigan
2*Wichita State
2*Golden State
2* UNLV


1* Pistons
1* William and Mary

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Andre Gomes

ok c

knicks

Memphis

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JOE GAVAZZI

Houston Rockets at Golden St. Warriors (-8) 10:35 ET ESPN

2* Take: Golden State (-8)

At 10:35 ET, the Houston Rockets will lineup against the Golden St. Warriors as the nation watches on ESPN. Last year, Houston was in control of the series winning 2/3 games. But, this year the tables have turned. Already these teams have met each other on 3 occasions. Golden St. has been absolutely dominant all 3 times. The victories have come by counts of 98-87 at Houston, 105-93 at Golden St. then 131-106 this past Sunday at Houston. Houston could be excused for the earlier defeats, as Howard was injured for both those contests. On Sunday, he was back in the lineup, posting 23/10. But, the Warriors’ offense was too much as they shot 55% from the field, led by 27 apiece from Curry and Thompson. That sets the stage for the final meeting of the year between these two. Our question is whether Golden St. continues their dominance or if Houston gets a measure of revenge. Let’s take a look inside each of these teams for the answer.

Houston is tied with Dallas for the 4th spot in the West. That is exactly the position they were in at the close of last season. They have improved, however, on the defensive side of the ball where they allow just 98 PPG compared to 103 PPG LY. With better defense has come a better road record at 14-6 SU. But, they have struggled in this rare role, posting a 0-2 ATS record as road dog of 4 or more points. Howard and Harden are the name players but hard-working interior force Ariza and PG Beverly also deserve much of the credit. Houston enters off a bounce back win at home vs. Indiana on Monday night (110-98). But, that does not provide enough confidence.

Golden St. has been a solid playoff team each of the last 2 seasons with 47 wins two years ago and 51 wins last year in the regular season. That was good for 6th place in the West. This season, Golden St. has taken it to a whole new level under 1st year HC Kerr. Their offense is averaging 110 PPG, the best in the NBA. Their 11.7 PPG margin of victory is more than 5 points better than No. 2 Portland. The splash brothers, Curry and Thompson, get the ink for their Rainbow jumpers, but Bogut, Barnes and Lee are meaningful contributors on both ends of the floor. Along the way, Golden St. has amassed some solid numbers. Consider the following: they are 25-7 ATS as a favorite this year. Golden St. has won 10/11 recent games with their last 9 victories all coming by double digits. Their previous victory came Monday night on this floor by a count of 122-79 against Denver. That was their 16th consecutive home court victory.

All signs to point to a momentum victory by Golden St. They have the favorite/dog dichotomy, the momentum of their recent winning streak and a proven history of the ability to dominate this opponent this season. Must lay what is a reasonable number at home with the best team in the NBA.

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Mike STONE
100000 NHL STONE COLD LOCK
on Ottawa -140

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Steel City Cappers

CBB
Penn State +12
wake Forest +7.5

NHL
Pittsburgh Penguins +105

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Bruce Marshall

Wake Forest

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HARRY BONDI

NBA FREE PICK

PHILADELPHIA (+2) over NY Knicks
7:05 p.m. ET

Let’s hold our noses and cash another NBA winner with Philadelphia! The Knicks finally got a win Monday beating New Orleans to snap a franchise record 16 game losing streak but it’s to much to ask this bunch of Knicks to win two in a row even if they opponent is the dreadful 76er’s. New York is 2-19 on the road this year and the underdog has covered the last four games in this series. Let’s make it 5 tonight take Philly!

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Wunderdog Sports Free Pick

NBA Game: Indiana Pacers @ Atlanta Hawks
Time: Wednesday 01/21 7:35 PM Eastern
Pick: Indiana +11.5 (-110)

The Atlanta Hawks have been on fire, and have run their streak without a loss to 13 straight games. They may seem like an automatic choice, but teams on a 13-game winning streak in the NBA are less than .500 in their next game, as they become over-valued. The Pacers find themselves in a very healthy spot, as they have been the premeir team in the NBA when coming off a road loss. Indiana has been very special in this spot, as they have put together a 104-65 ATS mark in their last 169 games following a loss, and find themselves in strong overlay position because of the Hawks’ very impressive run, but the numbers show it is more of a negative than a positive at this stage. Take the points on Indiana.

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BeatinTheBookie

2* UNC/Wake O147
1* Michigan St. TT O72.5
1* William & Mary -7.5
1* UNC Wilmington +2.5
1* Akron -4
1* Butler TT O68.5
1* Washington St. +19


ML Parlay (Pays 2-1)

UNC -400
Texas A&M -410
Michigan St. -800
William & Mary -330
Wichita St. -880
Butler -510

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OC Dooley

2 Units Knicks / 76ers Over 189

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Jim Feist

76ers

Wizards

Nets / Kings Under