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03-04-17 | Charlotte v. UTEP -6 | 67-74 | Win | 100 | 21 h 29 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units No reason to jump off the UTEP gravy train that has been tracking the rising Dow Jones Industrial Average in an 11-game cover streak heading into Thursday’s game vs. ODU. The Miners finally began to understand Tim Floyd’s various defensive schemes at midseason, and UTEP Gs Dominic Artis (16.6 ppg) & Omega Harris (15.3 ppg) have emerged as arguably C-USA’s top backcourt tandem. Charlotte is not going anywhere and has been almost as cold lately (2-6 SU last 8, 2-7 vs. line last 9 before UTSA on Thursday) as the Miners have been hot. |
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03-04-17 | Pittsburgh v. Virginia -12 | 42-67 | Win | 100 | 19 h 33 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units With Big-Dance bound Virginia (currently projected as a No. 4 seed) jacked-up to avenge its OT loss at Pitt back on Jan. 4, will “lay it” vs. still-unbalanced, chemistry-poor Pitt squad, which has “problems with coachability,” says 1st-year HC Gene Stallings. Meanwhile, the Cav offense has gotten a needed offensive spark from highly-regarded 6-3 frosh G Kyle Guy (chosen Indiana’s Mr. Basketball as a senior prepster in Indianapolis), who has taken some pressure off do-everything sr. G London Perrantes. UVA’s smothering, pack-line defense (allowing a nation’s-stingiest 56.3 ppg) will perform with extra fervor after allowing a season-high 88 points in that earlier defeat. |
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03-03-17 | Maple Leafs v. Ducks -150 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 10 h 14 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Maple Leafs, who are even in points with the New York Islanders for the wild card but have played one more game and have two fewer regulation/overtime wins, have won only two of their last nine road contests (2-5-2). Toronto also dropped its first meeting with Anaheim this season at home Dec. 19 as Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler scored with 6:52 remaining in the third period to snap a 2-2 tie. |
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03-03-17 | Red Wings v. Flames -160 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 9 h 17 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Calgary Flames are making it clear they belong in the postseason as they host the Detroit Red Wings on Friday. Calgary defeated Pacific Division rival and playoff-position pursuer Los Angeles 2-1 in overtime on Tuesday for its fifth straight victory and 10th in the last 13 games (10-2-1) to open a solid lead in the Western Conference wild-card race while getting within within two points of Anaheim for third place in the Pacific. |
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03-03-17 | Grizzlies v. Mavs +3.5 | 100-104 | Win | 100 | 10 h 47 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Dallas will remember its humiliating 80-64 loss at Memphis back on Nov. 18, when the Mavs needed a 3-pointer as the last seconds ticked away to avoid their franchise-low of 62 pts., scored 20 years ago. The Mavs shot a mortifying 25% in the first 3 Qs. Since then, Dallas has regained the services of Dirk Nowitzki, and G Seth Curry has started playing like his brother (23.5 ppg, 61.5% on threes since the break). Clearly, the injury to G Wes Matthews (iffy with a hip problem) concerns HC Rick Carlisle, but overriding factor in this one is the Mavs’ 11-1 spread mark in last 12 home games. |
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03-03-17 | Islanders v. Blackhawks -200 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 49 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Chicago Blackhawks have been nearly unbeatable since the beginning of February and have first place in the Central Division — and Western Conference — in their sights. Chicago looks to inch closer to the top spot and extend its winning streak to six games as it wraps up its four-game homestand Friday against the New York Islanders. The Blackhawks have gone 10-1-0 since January concluded, losing only to Edmonton at home Feb. 18, to climb within three points of division- and conference-leading Minnesota. Chicago has scored at least four goals in each of its last 11 victories and is 27-0-0 this season when netting four or more tallies. |
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03-03-17 | Clippers -4.5 v. Bucks | 101-112 | Loss | -109 | 9 h 14 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Both teams are 1-3 SU and against the points since the All-Star break, but the Clippers losses to Golden State, San Antonio and Houston are understandable. Meanwhile, Milwaukee has dropped 7 of its last 8 spread decisions at the Target Center, and is just 5-16 vs. the number since Jan. 12. The Clips have beaten the Bucks 3 straight and 8 of the last 9, and last season Buck F Giannis Antetokounmpo scored just 12 ppg and shot 39% against the Clips, while G Khris Middleton had a similar lack of success (12 ppg, 35%). L.A. Gs Chris Paul and J.J. Redick combined to shoot 55.6% and score 45 ppg in the two meetings vs. Milwaukee LY. |
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03-03-17 | Heat -3.5 v. Magic | 99-110 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 20 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Orlando has been sliding since just after Christmas, going 10-18 vs. the points since Dec. 26. Miami has been headed in a much more positive direction (16-3-1 since Jan. 16), and the Heat are chasing the playoffs and in double-revenge situation against the Magic. While Orlando has surprised a few teams lately (Atlanta, Miami, Toronto), the wins come few and far between for a Magic side yielding 107 ppg in its last 10 outings. Magic just 10-20 SU and 9-20-1 vs. the points at home. |
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03-03-17 | Raptors v. Wizards -5 | 114-106 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 48 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units This is a quick turnaround from Wednesday’s meeting, when Washington rode the hot hand of trade-deadline acquisition Bojan Bogdanovic (6 of 7 treys; 27 pts.) to a 105-96 victory over Toronto. That win snapped the Wizards’ 5-game series losing streak, although Washington is 8-3 vs. the points in last 11 facing the Raptors. Although Washington has cooled a bit at home lately (just 3-4 vs. the number in last 7 at the Verizon Center), the absence of Kyle Lowry (23 ppg; out 4-5 weeks after wrist surgery) is bound to slow down the Raptors |
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03-03-17 | Central Michigan v. Western Michigan -10 | 80-88 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 21 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units CMU’s games have turned into a sideshow for national top scorer G Marcus Keene (29.4 ppg) and back court gunnery mate Braylon Rayson (20.7 ppg), whose green lights to shoot and their nearly 20 triple attempts pg between them have devolved Chippewa outings into near Harlem Globetrotter-like comedy. CMU (345th in the nation in defense) has now lost and failed to cover six in a row, with a Washington Generals-like refusal to offer resistance on the stop end being a main contributor to recent embarrassing efforts like Tuesday’s 109-81 home loss to Eastern Michigan. Meanwhile, WMU has been the MAC equivalent of Oklahoma State, surging toward the conference tourney at the “Q” with seven wins and covers in a row since a close Feb. 3 loss to the Chips...back when CMU was playing just a little defense and seemed more concerned about winning the game than padding the stats of its top scorers. |
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03-03-17 | Northern Illinois v. Ball State -5 | 82-87 | Push | 0 | 8 h 17 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units BSU highly-charged to stay tied atop the MAC West (with Western Michigan) and notch its 20th victory of the campaign. So will gladly lay a handful of points vs. middling, sliding Northern Illinois, which is only 1-6 its last 7 vs. the spread, with its only cover vs. West doormat Central Michigan. Also, look for inspired efforts from the Cards’ vet duo of 6-6 F Franko House (13.2 ppg, 6.4 rpg) & 6-6 wing Ryan Webber (9.7 ppg, 3.0 rpg), who’ll be pumped for crowd-pleasing showings on Senior Night. NIU certainly not built to narrow any expected deficit, hitting only 5.0 triples pg (335th nationally) at a lowly 30.8% (328th). |
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03-02-17 | Thunder v. Blazers -1.5 | 109-114 | Win | 100 | 26 h 54 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Home edge held in earlier meetings, as teams split first two. We’ll see how much Ok City upgraded its supporting cast for Russell Westbrook by adding Doug McDermott and Taj Gibson from the Bulls at the deadline. But given Westbrook’s tendency to dominate the ball, it might be a while before the new additions can properly fit into whatever mix Billy Donovan envisions. Portland a more dangerous team at home, and Blazers held Westbrook to 20 in easy Dec. 13 win at Moda Center before Russell scored 42 in return match victory for Thunder at the Peake on Feb. 5. Back at Moda Center, expect tougher sledding for Westbrook. |
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03-02-17 | Warriors -6.5 v. Bulls | 87-94 | Loss | -115 | 24 h 30 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Golden State has really laid it on Chicago in recently meetings, winning by DD margins in both clashes last season and then destroying Bulls by 31 in Oakland on Feb. 8. Chicago made some moves at the deadline, but did not send away Jimmy Butler, yet we’ll have to see if Chicago really helped itself by dealing off supporting cast members Doug McDermott & Taj Gibson, and if G Cameron Payne (acquired from Thunder) is indeed ready to assume PG duties. If Payne is to play significant minutes, he’s in for a rough ride tonight against Steph Curry & Co. Though Warriors have underwhelmed vs. the number on the road, they have usually saved special efforts for these TNT Thursday games. Doubt Chicago’s recent moves will alter series trends. |
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03-02-17 | Coyotes v. Sabres -166 | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 8 h 40 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Arizona, which is all but assured of missing the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season, is coming off a 4-1 loss at Boston on Tuesday. It was the third consecutive road loss for the Coyotes. Buffalo, trails Toronto by six points for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. |
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03-01-17 | Utah State -4 v. UNLV | 59-66 | Loss | -110 | 27 h 20 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units UNLV has disappeared into the abyss, its losing streak at 8 (and 0-6-1 vs. the line its last seven) after its Feb. 22 humbling at Air Force. Mountain West sources now believe that HC Marvin Menzies actually worked some magic earlier in the season when guiding his talent-shy Rebs to 10 SU wins! The capable Utags already outclassed UNLV by 16 at Logan on Jan. 7 when F Christian Jones (17 points) was the only Rebel to score DDs. UNLV has few options these days, especially as its FG shooting has dipped below 40%. USU is now confident it can succeed on the conference road after last week’s impressive win at credible San Jose. |
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03-01-17 | Rockets +1.5 v. Clippers | 122-103 | Win | 100 | 27 h 46 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Houston dominated the shorthanded Clippers in first meeting (no Blake Griffin or Chris Paul), winning 140-116, but expect repeat performance from road-warrior Rockets. Houston is 15-6 vs. the points visiting “A” and “B” teams this season, so, if L.A. PG Chris Paul isn’t back and in top form, the Clippers could be in trouble again. L.A. has dropped 4 of its last 5 against “A” teams prior to facing San Antonio Feb. 24. The Rockets are “A” material. |
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03-01-17 | Pacers +10 v. Spurs | 99-100 | Win | 100 | 1 h 15 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units After Larry Bird deflected away interest from elsewhere at the trade deadline for Paul George, Indiana can go about solidifying its playoff position (Pacers sat 6th in the East queue at the All-Star break), which became some what in question with a 6-game losing streak into the break. Not sure Indy can nab a win here, but San Antonio has been a lessthan-reliable spread proposition for a while now, covering only 4 of last 11 through Feb. 23. That included a close win-but-no-cover at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Feb. 13 when Spurs needed a big effort from Kawhi Leonard (who scored 32) to survive. Recent Pacer skid more the result of an extremely-tough schedule stretch. We’ll see if Spurs even recall their AT&T Center digs after they have been away from home since Feb. 4! |
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03-01-17 | Penguins v. Blackhawks -135 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 6 h 0 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units After completing a stupendous month of February, the Chicago Blackhawks attempt to keep the momentum going when they continue their four-game home stand today against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Chicago won nine of its 10 games last month, including the first two of its string at United Center. Chicago, which has won four straight meetings with the Penguins, is 26-0-0 this season when scoring at least four goals. |
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03-01-17 | Wizards +4.5 v. Raptors | 105-96 | Win | 100 | 5 h 29 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Toronto was limping at the All-Star Break, posting a 5-12 spread mark (2-6 at home) in its last 17 prior to facing Boston on Friday. Much has changed since the Raptors took a 113-103 decision at Air Canada Centre back in early November. Washington has recovered from a 6-12 SU start to go 28-9 from Dec. 5 through Feb. 23. The Wizards, who are 6-1 SU and against the points in their last 7 road games through Feb. 24, match up well. |
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03-01-17 | Hurricanes v. Lightning -195 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 5 h 58 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Tampa Bay Lightning have been pretty active prior to the trade deadline, but they are not giving up on a fourth consecutive trip to the playoffs after earning points in eight of their last nine games (6-1-2). The Lightning look to keep alive their hopes when they host the struggling Carolina Hurricanes. Carolina has played itself out of playoff contention by posting just one victory in its last eight contests (1-5-2) after dropping a 3-2 shootout decision Tuesday at Florida. |
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02-28-17 | Maple Leafs v. Sharks -145 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 11 h 36 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Matthews also collected a goal and an assist in his first meeting with San Jose, but Logan Couture netted the lone tally in the shootout to give the Sharks a 3-2 victory on Dec. 13. The 27-year-old Couture also scored in Saturday's 4-1 victory versus Vancouver, extending the Pacific Division-leading Sharks' point streak to six games (3-0-3). Toronto averages 3.1 GPG and allows 2.9, while San Jose averages 2.8 GPG and allows 2.31 (ranked 3rd). The Sharks though have looked better offensively of late, averageing 3.2 GPG over their last ten. Note that San Jose is 17-11 (+2.8 units) in non-conference contests this year, while Toronto is 9-14 (-8.6 units) in non-conference games thus far. |
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02-28-17 | Fresno State +4.5 v. Boise State | 74-67 | Win | 100 | 31 h 55 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Streaky FSU is gunning for its first four-game winning streak of the season following its ego-boosting 63-55 upset at San Diego State on Wednesday. With BSU in the midst of a five-game spread losing skein heading into Saturday’s game vs. San Jose, will gladly “take” with the ball-thievin’ Bulldogs (8.5 spg; 13th nationally), who out rebounded the Aztecs by 10 and committed only 9 TOs vs. defensively tough SDS. The Broncos’ slumping defense, which has permitted a whopping 83.3 ppg over the last 3, will have trouble slowing down the FSU attack, bolstered by blossoming, homegrown 6-8 frosh F Bryson Williams (7.8 ppg), who has popped for a combined 32 points augmented by 16 boards over the last two outings. The bustling Bulldogs are a nifty 7-2 as a visiting underdog TY. |
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02-28-17 | Pittsburgh v. Georgia Tech -135 | 52-61 | Win | 100 | 7 h 49 m | Show | |
Rating: 3 Units Pittsburgh travels to Georgia Tech today in a matchup of two teams looking to snap late-season slumps and build momentum heading toward the ACC tournament. The Panthers have dropped three of their past four games after Saturday’s 85-67 home loss to North Carolina. In addition the Panthers are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings. |
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02-28-17 | Oklahoma State +3 v. Iowa State | 83-86 | Push | 0 | 30 h 4 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units I didn’t see this coming with OSU, especially after the Cowboys dropped their first six out of the gate in Big 12 play. But the Cowboys have evolved into a UCLA-like offensive force now surging toward the Big Dance for first-year HC Brad Underwood (formerly SF Austin), as the Stillwater bunch had won 9 of 10 SU after last Wednesday’s recovery from a slow start at K-State. Note electric soph G Jawun Evans, who has caught fire and scored 24 ppg in recent wins over Oklahoma and KSU. It’s very a different OSU than the one that lost at home to ISU on Jan. 11. |
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02-28-17 | Kings v. Flames -113 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 10 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Calgary Flames attempt to extend their winning streak to five games and strengthen their hold on a playoff berth when they kick off a four-game home stand today against the Pacific Division-rival Los Angeles Kings. Calgary has earned points in six straight contests after completing a 4-0-1 road trip with a 3-1 triumph in Carolina on Sunday. |
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02-28-17 | Penguins -141 v. Stars | 2-3 | Loss | -141 | 9 h 43 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units While the Penguins' sizzling 8-1-3 mark in their last 12 contests has them just five points away from Metropolitan Division-leading Washington, Dallas has dropped eight of 11 in February to essentially remove itself as a contender for the final wild-card spot in the West. The Stars are yielding an NHL second-worst 3.2 goals per game, a number that increased after a 6-3 shellacking by Boston on Sunday raised the goal total to 41 tallies this month. |
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02-28-17 | Ohio State v. Penn State -123 | Top | 71-70 | Loss | -123 | 6 h 15 m | Show |
Rating: 3 Units The Buckeyes are coming off a home upset over Wisconsin but they are just 4-10 ATS this season following a victory. Additionally, they are just 3-7 on the road with two of those coming in the conference by just four points combined and the other coming at Navy. |
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02-28-17 | St. John's v. Creighton -9.5 | 68-82 | Win | 100 | 29 h 12 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units With Big Dance-bound CU off a loss at Villanova, won’t hesitate to “lay it” with resilient Bluejays (4-1 vs. the spread following SU loss thru Feb. 24), highly-charged on Senior Night to avoid their first 3-game losing skein of the year. CU’s high-octane, accurate-gunning attack (84.3 ppg; 51.9% FGs; 41.1% from arc)—benefiting from sharper play making provided by 6-3 soph PG Khyri Thomas—gets open looks galore vs. soft SJ defense, permitting 85 ppg as visitor TY. Bluejays, led by dynamic 6-11 frosh C Justin Patton (13.6 ppg; 25 in 1st tilt), outscored the Red Storm in the paint, 52-24, in their 85-72 victory in Madison Square Garden on Jan. 4. |
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02-28-17 | Suns v. Grizzlies -9.5 | 112-130 | Win | 100 | 30 h 24 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Memphis has hardly taken a deep breath while blasting Phoenix twice earlier this season in a pair of 19-point romps. That includes rather recent Feb. 8 beat down at FedEx Forum when Griz held Suns to 33% FG shooting. Mike Conley (31 ppg in the two previous meetings) was again in control as the game’s high scorer. Granted, there have been some positives lately for Phoenix, as since Jan. 1, Suns have scored 111.8 points per 100 possessions and are a plus-19 with Eric Bledsoe and Devin Booker on the floor together. None of that, however, manifested in the previous clashes vs. Memphis on Jan. 30 & Feb. 8. |
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02-28-17 | Wild +104 v. Jets | 6-5 | Win | 104 | 8 h 15 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units After enjoying a 5-2-1 homestand that lasted three weeks, the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Wild return to the site of their most-recent road game when they visit the Winnipeg Jets today. Minnesota concluded its string at Xcel Energy Center on Monday with a 5-4 overtime victory over Los Angeles, as newcomer Ryan White recorded a goal and an assist before Mikael Granlund tallied 12 seconds into the extra session. The Wild, who have recorded 40 wins for the seventh time in franchise history, enter today three points ahead of second-place Chicago in the Central Division with two games in hand and three behind Washington in the race for the Presidents' Trophy while having played one fewer contest. Winnipeg, which suffered a 4-2 loss to visiting Minnesota on Feb. 7, trails St. Louis by five points for the second wild-card spot |
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02-28-17 | Nuggets v. Bulls -2 | 125-107 | Loss | -110 | 1 h 50 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Trading away one starter and another key rotation player in exchange for a pair of young projects might have been seen as the Chicago Bulls raising the white flag on the 2016-2017 season, but the team's recent results suggest otherwise. The Bulls will try to earn their fifth straight win and pull two games above .500 for the first time since mid-December when they host the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets are clinging to the No. 8 spot in the Western Conference and dropped three of their last four games after suffering a 105-98 home loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. |
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02-28-17 | Jazz v. Thunder +2 | 106-109 | Win | 100 | 1 h 45 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Oklahoma City regularly dominates Utah at Chesapeake Arena and the Thunder look to post their 11th consecutive home victory in the series when they entertain the Jazz today. Utah's last win in Oklahoma City was a 120-99 rout on Oct. 31, 2010, when guard Deron Williams was the franchise's best player and Hall of Famer Jerry Sloan served as coach. Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook will be looking for his 30th triple-double of the season after producing 41 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists in Sunday's 118-110 home victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Westbrook recorded a triple-double against the Jazz on Jan. 23, when he totaled 38 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in a 97-95 victory in Salt Lake City. |
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02-28-17 | Blue Jackets +100 v. Canadiens | 0-1 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 52 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Columbus Blue Jackets are one of the few teams that have come back stronger after the league-mandated “bye week” and look to ride that momentum when they visit the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday. The Blue Jackets were 4-4-1 this month before taking five days off, then rolled over the New York Islanders 7-0 on Saturday and the New York Rangers 5-2 a day later. The Blue Jackets have won four straight meetings, including a pair this season in Columbus during which they've outscored the Canadiens 12-2. |
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02-28-17 | Hurricanes v. Panthers -145 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 8 h 49 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units One week after a historically successful road trip put them in playoff position, the Florida Panthers go into today’s contest against the struggling Carolina Hurricanes looking to avoid a winless four-game homestand. The Panthers went 5-0-0 on a difficult trek that included games against five Western Conference playoff contenders. he Hurricanes entertained hopes of returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2009 a few weeks ago, but stumbled to a 1-5-1 record in the last seven games that pushed them into seller mode before Wednesday’s trade deadline. |
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02-27-17 | Oklahoma v. Kansas -14.5 | 63-73 | Loss | -102 | 8 h 49 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Kansas has a national player of the year candidate in Frank Mason III, but it was a seldom-used reserve that helped it secure sole possession of its 13th consecutive Big 12 title on Saturday. The third-ranked Jayhawks hope to get another outstanding performance from forward Dwight Coleby when they host Oklahoma today. Kansas has won 33 straight home finales and Oklahoma hasn’t won in Allen Field House since 1993. |
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02-27-17 | Miami (Fla) v. Virginia Tech +1.5 | 61-66 | Win | 100 | 8 h 49 m | Show | |
Rating: 3 Units Junior forward Zach LeDay (16.6 points, 7.0 rebounds) comes off the bench but there is no doubt he is Williams' go-to scorer, shooting 52.2 percent from the field and 77.5 percent from the foul line. Virginia Tech is 3-1 since they lost forward Chris Clarke with a torn ACL thanks in large part to the play of his replacement Ty Outlaw (5.0 points), who has averaged 14.3 points on 75 percent shooting from the field in the last three games. The Hokies lead the ACC in field-goal percentage (49.1) and 3-point shooting percentage (40.6) with four players -- Seth Allen, Outlaw, Justin Bibbs and Ahmed Hill -- shooting between 40.1 and 47.9 percent from beyond the arc. |
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02-27-17 | Heat -1 v. Mavs | 89-96 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 40 m | Show | |
Rating; 2 Units Dallas’ addition of Nerlens Noel at the deadline (costing oft-injured Andrew Bogut) suggests the Mavs are not yet waving the white flag and still believe they have a shot at sneaking into the playoffs as the West’s 8th seed. But not sure that move provides Dallas much of an upgrade, and Mavs also released Deron Williams, so not sure about Mavs in this spot. Remember, Miami won and covered in first meeting Jan. 19 at AA Arena at the outset of the Heat’s uptick that resulted in wins and covers in 14 of 16 into the break. Good news for Miami playoff hopes is that it has the easiest remaining schedule of teams six thru eleven in the East right now. |
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02-27-17 | Kings v. Wild -131 | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 8 h 31 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Minnesota: The Wild are returning from their bye week and and will conclude an eight-game homestand in which they've gone 4-2-1 through seven games. Once again speaking of goaltenders, the Wild's Devan Dubnyk is 32-11-3 on the season, posting a 2.01 GAA and .933 save percentage. The Wild are an impressive 21-8-1 on home ice, outscoring opponents 3.37-to-2.10 GPG. |
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02-27-17 | Troy State v. Texas-Arlington -11 | 67-82 | Win | 100 | 30 h 32 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Movin’ Mavs are moving closer to locking up the Sun Belt regular-season crown. And, in this game, UTA gets a chance to avenge its biggest loss of the season, a 93-71 setback in Alabama January 14. Make no mistake, Troy is a potent foe. But the experienced Mavs (top nine scorers TY are back from LY) are undefeated in Arlington and eager for revenge, led by 5-11 PG Erick Neal (No. 3 in U.S. with 6.5 apg) and 6-7 jr. Kevin Hervey (17.2 ppg, 8.3 rpg). |
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02-27-17 | Raptors -3.5 v. Knicks | 92-91 | Loss | -109 | 5 h 12 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Toronto hosted Portland yesterday. But note that the Raptors are a solid 29-18 the last three seasons against the points when un-rested. In the Raptors’ two wins at Air Canada Centre earlier this season, the Knick “triplets” of Fs Carmelo Anthony, Kristaps Porzingis and PG Derrick Rose combined for 64 ppg and shot better than 50%. Addition of PF Ibaka might help defend Anthony and/or Porzingis this time around, so favor Toronto. |
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02-27-17 | North Carolina -160 v. Virginia | 43-53 | Loss | -160 | 6 h 9 m | Show | |
Rating; 3 Units North Carolina already has locked up the top seed in the ACC Tournament, but the eighth-ranked Tar Heels still have some work to do to secure a higher seed for the NCAA Tournament. The Tar Heels can add another quality road win to their resume if they knock off No. 19 Virginia today. The Tar Heels clinched the No. 1 seed with an 85-67 win at Pittsburgh on Saturday and can claim the outright ACC title with a victory Monday or versus arch-rival Duke on Saturday. The Cavaliers snapped a four-game skid – their longest since the 2009-10 season – with a 70-55 win at North Carolina State on Saturday and have a quick turnaround to prepare for a Tar Heels team that hammered them 65-41 on Feb. 18 in Chapel Hill. |
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02-26-17 | Blues v. Blackhawks -150 | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 6 h 44 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Two Central Division rivals streaking in opposite directions collide today as the Chicago Blackhawks continue their four-game homestand with a matchup against the St. Louis Blues. Chicago has won three in a row, including a 6-3 triumph over Arizona on Thursday to begin the stretch at United Center, and trails division-leading Minnesota by three points. Patrick Kane leads the Blackhawks, who have won eight of nine overall, with 23 goals after recording his third career hat trick versus the Coyotes and has collected 16 points over his last 13 contests. St. Louis looks to avoid a third consecutive defeat as it returns to action following its bye week. |
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02-26-17 | Blazers v. Raptors -5 | 106-112 | Win | 100 | 5 h 1 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Neither of these teams was playing particularly well at the break, as the Raptors were 5-12 vs. the points from Jan. 17 through Feb. 23 and Portland was 4-11 from Jan. 13-Feb. 22. The difference being that while Portland appears to be sliding out of playoff contention, Toronto is in the thick of a fight with Boston for the Atlantic Division title and acquired Serge Ibaka to help boost its chances during the All-Star hiatus. Portland has been a terrible road dog (6-13), while Toronto is 15-9 this season laying 4 points or more at the Air Canada Centre. |
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02-26-17 | Houston -2.5 v. Memphis | 72-71 | Loss | -108 | 3 h 14 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Houston used a big second half to cool down sizzling Connecticut last game. The Cougars, looking to improve their NCAA Tournament resume, aim for their 20th win of the season when they visit Memphis in an American Athletic Conference game today. Houston won six of its last seven and boosted its RPI to 58 after defeating UConn 75-70. The Cougars got 25 points from Damyean Dotson and erased a double-digit deficit to notch the win and take over third place in the AAC. Memphis fell out of contention in the conference after dropping three straight games, including an 87-74 loss at No. 16 Cincinnati last time out. |
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02-26-17 | Jazz v. Wizards -1.5 | 102-92 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 7 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Solid technical case easy to make for Washington in this matchup. The Wizards are 16-7 vs. the points at home this season, while Utah is just 1-10 as a road dog. Washington has been playing well for 2½ months, recording 27-8 SU and 25-10 spread marks since Dec. 8 (prior to visiting Philly on Friday). Utah has struggled to cover numbers since the third week in December, logging a 9-20 record vs. the points prior to visiting Milwaukee. Wizards have won and covered last three hosting the Jazz, holding them to just 88 ppg in those meetings. |
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02-26-17 | Grizzlies +2 v. Nuggets | 105-98 | Win | 100 | 4 h 4 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Memphis had little trouble in its last trip to the Pepsi Center, scoring a 119-99 victory over the Nuggets behind C Marc Gasol’s game-high 24 pts. helped by 14 pts. each off the bench from Zach Randolph and Vince Carter. To be fair, C Nikola Jokic didn’t play in that meeting, but he wasn’t much of a factor in the first meeting (12 pts., 5 rebs., in foul trouble). With Denver frontliners Ken Faried and Danilo Gallinari still a bit gimpy, look for Grizzlies to nab another road win (only Boston, G.S. and San Antonio have more than Memphis’ 16 away victories). |
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02-26-17 | Wisconsin v. Michigan State +3.5 | Top | 74-84 | Win | 100 | 2 h 9 m | Show |
Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day Michigan State looks to continue its push toward an NCAA Tournament bid when it hosts reeling No. 15 Wisconsin in a key Big Ten Conference contest today. Losers of three of their last four, the Badgers enter the matchup just one-half game behind Purdue for first place in the conference standings, while the Spartans are coming off a win on Thursday that has them within one-half game of a three-way tie for fourth in the league. |
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02-26-17 | Detroit v. Green Bay -10 | 81-89 | Loss | -110 | 2 h 17 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units In this “Packers vs. Lions” Horizon clash, compelled to look at the payback angle for host Green Bay, which was ambushed at Detroit back on Jan. 29. That day the Fighting Phoenix might have still been celebrating their big win at Oakland two nights earlier. Although GB might be in the same situation if it beat the Golden Griz again on Friday, still see no reason to fear the erratic Titans. Detroit’s defensive numbers are among the nation’s worst (85.1 ppg allowed ranks a sickly 344th) and still allowed the Phoenix to hit 61% from the floor when springing the upset four weeks ago |
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02-25-17 | Sabres -125 v. Avalanche | 3-5 | Loss | -125 | 11 h 2 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Buffalo has won the last two meetings versus the Avalanche, including a 2-0 victory on Feb. 16, following a string of 10 consecutive losses to Colorado. The Avalanche have been limited to two goals or fewer in each game during their current 1-7-1 slide and gave up the final three tallies in a 4-2 loss at Nashville on Thursday. |
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02-25-17 | Wolves +12.5 v. Rockets | 130-142 | Win | 100 | 10 h 51 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Although Houston has beaten Minnesota 12 of the last 14 SU, the Timberwolves have covered 5 of the last 6 of those. It’s unclear if Minny PG Ricky Rubio was relieved or disappointed he didn’t go to New York for Derrick Rose, but Timberwolf F Andrew Wiggins has been on fire of late (29 ppg, 52% in February). The Rockets haven’t been able to contain Minny C Karl-Anthony Towns this year, as he has scored 32 ppg and grabbed 17 rpg in the two meetings. |
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02-25-17 | Pacers v. Heat -4 | 95-113 | Win | 100 | 9 h 3 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Sizzling Miami is 8-1 vs. the number in its last 9 games at American Airlines Arena, and the Heat scored a 95-89 victory in only previous match against the Pacers. Miami played in Atlanta last night, but the Heat are 8-2 vs. the points when unrested this season and have an 8-4 mark at home when unrested the last three seasons. Miami C Hassan Whiteside had 26 pts. and 22 boards in first encounter, leading the Heat to a 58-38 edge on the backboards. Pacers yielded 116 ppg in last 6 games before hosting Memphis last night, and are just 2-10 vs. the points this season playing the 2nd of back-to-back games. |
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02-25-17 | 76ers v. Knicks -5.5 | 109-110 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 25 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Much to the chagrin of the national media and team president Phil Jackson, Carmelo Anthony is still a Knick. ‘Melo had 28 pts. in first meeting with Philly, played Jan. 11, but that wasn’t enough as Philly PG T.J. McConnell hit a buzzer-beater to give the Sixers a 98-97 decision. Look for New York to return the favor this time around, as the Knicks catch Philadelphia coming off a game at home against Washington. Sixer C Joel Embiid, who had 21 pts. and 14 boards in the first game, is out with a knee injury now, and Nerlens Noel (13 pts., 8 rebs. in first encounter) was shipped to Dallas. |
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02-25-17 | UTEP -2 v. Florida International | 90-76 | Win | 100 | 27 h 60 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units —Compelled to continue backing UTEP until further notice. The surging Miners have won 10 of their last 12 SU and have covered ten straight after Thursday’s win at FAU, as UTEP has finally mastered HC Tim Floyd’s various defensive tricks, while Gs Omega Harris (16.7 ppg) & Dominic Artis (15.2 ppg) control the offense. FIU was UTEP’s first victim when the Miner season began its turnaround in mid-January, and the Golden Panthers have continued skidding, losing 13 of their last 15 after Thursday’s upset loss vs. UTSA. |
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02-25-17 | South Dakota v. IUPU-Indianapolis | 92-85 | Win | 100 | 25 h 35 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Surging South Dakota, which catches host IUPUI in a letdown spot after the Jaguars scored a rousing 83-82 revenge win on Thursday vs. rival Fort Wayne. Now IUPUI must deal with a percolating Coyotes squad that stretched its SU win streak to 5 on Thursday vs. WIU. That was also the 17th cover in the last 22 spread decisions for USD, which includes an 11-point win over the Jags on Jan. 7 at Vermillion. The hot Coyotes have also cracked the 90-point barrier three times in their last four games, with sizzling Air Force transfer G Matt Mooney scoring 20 or more in 7 of the last 10 games. |
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02-25-17 | Hornets v. Kings +3.5 | 99-85 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 59 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Charlotte was on a 1-11 SU nosedive prior to visiting Detroit on Thursday, as a combination of G Kemba Walker’s poor recent shooting (40% L10Gs) and the absence of C Cody Zeller (team is 2-15 SU without him this season) has hosed the Hornets. Selling off C Boogie Cousins to New Orleans for Buddy Hield and “change” looks like just another horrible King move. Charlotte’s slump is deep, and after hearing how he wasn’t worth acquiring, Hield will want to silence some critics. |
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02-25-17 | Capitals +109 v. Predators | 2-5 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 11 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Barring a barrage of the team's final 22 games, Ovechkin's streak of consecutive 50-goal seasons will end at three. The six-time Maurice Richard Trophy winner - and four-time reigning recipient - has recorded only 27 tallies over his first 60 contests this campaign and just two in his last nine games. Washington, which will be without T.J. Oshie (upper body) and defensemen Matt Niskanen and Brooks Orpik (lower body) for a second straight contest Saturday, is riding a nine-game winning streak against opponents from the West. |
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02-25-17 | Islanders v. Blue Jackets -144 | 0-7 | Win | 100 | 6 h 7 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Columbus returns from its league-mandated break hoping to find some consistency, as the club has lost 12 of 22 contests (10-11-1) on the heels of its franchise-best 16-game winning streak. Cam Atkinson (team-leading 27 goals, 50 points) was limited to just one assist in his last four games prior to the break, but could heat up versus a New York team he has shredded for nine goals and 17 points in 15 career encounters. |
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02-25-17 | Virginia Tech -5.5 v. Boston College | 91-75 | Win | 100 | 22 h 49 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units With Big Dance-seeking VT (projected as a 9th-seed) determined to avoid any “bad losses” down the stretch, have no problem laying several hoops vs. fading, talent-thin BC, which has dropped 11 consecutive ACC contests, with 4 of the last 5 by DDs. Balanced, good-shooting Hokies (48.5% FGs)—who saw six players score 8 points or more in their hard-fought 71-70 home victory over Clemson on Tuesday—are gunning for their 4th straight cover on the hostile conference trail. Keep in mind, in earlier 85-79 win in Blacksburg, VT led by 18 before the Eagles’ 6-5 jr. G Jordan Chatman (8 ppg) got the hot hand, finishing with a career-high 30 off the bench. |
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02-25-17 | Penn State v. Minnesota -8.5 | 71-81 | Win | 100 | 21 h 45 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units .While Penn State has stumbled a bit in the last five weeks (3-7 SU), Minnesota has apparently caught its second wind, winning six straight after a five-game losing streak. The Gophers (21-7) are now driving hard for their first NCAA tourney berth in four years. Minny’s unusual, raised-floor Williams Arena figures to disorient the Nittany Lions’ key freshman trio of G Tony Carr (12.9 ppg), F Lamar Stephens (12.5 ppg) and PF Mike Watkins (8.1 rpg) more than just a little bit. Meanwhile, Minny PG Nate Mason (15.1 ppg, 5.3 apg) is running the attack assertively, while 6-9 jr. Reggie Lynch (3.1 bpg) anchors the defense. Payback time. |
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02-25-17 | Illinois State -2.5 v. Northern Iowa | 63-42 | Win | 100 | 20 h 44 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units NCAA Tourney at-large hopeful Illinois State (RPI in mid 30s; slotted on Last Four In list) is seeking to tie a school-record for wins (25) in visit to Cedar Falls. So, in near pick ‘em scenario, compelled to go with the surprising Redbirds, who were missing previously-injured 6-7 jr. MiKyle McIntosh (12.7 ppg, 6.0 rpg) in their grinding 57-51 home series win on Feb. 1st. Speaking of McIntosh, we forecast a big, bounce -back game after he went 0-6 from the field in 50-46 home win over Southern Illinois on Wednesday. Offensively-stodgy, erratic-shooting UNI (62.4 ppg; 336th nationally; 40.3% FGs; 328th) winds up its forgettable reg.- season without a signature win! |
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02-25-17 | Ball State +3.5 v. Western Michigan | 55-80 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 9 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units With veteran BSU needing a victory to stay alone atop the MAC West standings, strongly suggest grabbing a 2+ hoops with the road-proven Cardinals, who’re a notable 6-1 as a visiting underdog this term. Envision another strong offensive showing from BSU’s dynamic inside-outside duo of 6-6 sr. F Franko House (13.8 ppg, 6.5 rpg) & 6- 3 soph G Taylor Persons (15.8 ppg), who combined for 42 points in their 84-78 home series victory in late January. BSU, which hit an eye-popping 58% from the field in the first meeting, finds plenty of open looks again vs. WMU’s sieve- like defense, permitting 48.5% FGs (342nd nationally). |
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02-25-17 | Seton Hall -6 v. DePaul | 82-79 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 7 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units With bubble-riding Seton Hall (RPI in the high 40s) highly motivated to avoid any “bad losses” prior to the upcoming Big East tourney, have no qualms laying the small number vs. DePaul, which is likely feeling a bit giddy following its 67-65 upset win at Georgetown on Wednesday. The Blue Demons didn’t handle their rare success well in league play previously when they knocked off Providence in early January, followed by an 83-58 blowout loss at Marquette. The Pirates’ powerful 6-9 jr. F Angel Delgado (22 double-doubles; 2nd nationally) continues to control paint area, while usually-lethal 6-3 jr. G Khadeen Carrington (17.3 ppg) quickly regains his groove after a season-low 1 of 9 from the field in his team’s 71-64 home win over desperate Xavier on the same day. |
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02-25-17 | Wichita State -13 v. Missouri State | 86-67 | Win | 100 | 20 h 3 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Offensively-explosive & defensively-smothering WSU (82.4 ppg; yielding only 62.9 ppg) is continuing to make a strong case for Big Dance at-large inclusion (if he doesn’t capture MVC tourney) with Gonzaga-like increasing string of lopsided victories in conference play. Hence, have no reservations laying the lumber vs. disheartened MSU, recouping from its 77-68 upset loss at lower-tier Bradley on Wednesday. The deep Shockers—who had 14 players score in their 109-83 home romp over Evansville on Tuesday—are greatly benefiting from the emergence of poised 6- 4 frosh PG Landry Shamet (11.0 pp, 3.3 apg), who’s ranked a lofty 13th nationally in assist-to-TO ratio. Keep in mind that Gregg Marshall’s WSU side is ranked second nationally in scoring margin (+19.6 ppg). |
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02-24-17 | Lakers v. Thunder -10 | 93-110 | Win | 100 | 9 h 59 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Williams/Brewer trade isn't about to make the Lakers any better. Not anytime soon, at least. A 36-point loss at Phoenix, prior to the break, dropped LA to 7-25 on the road. Meanwhile, the Thunder are off an 11-point win against the Knicks. That brought them to 20-8 at home. I am looking for another double-digit win here. |
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02-24-17 | Heat +4 v. Hawks | 108-90 | Win | 100 | 9 h 54 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Atlanta took first two against Miami this season, but the Heat rode a combined 47 points from Gs Goran Dragic and Dion Waiters for a win (and 6th straight series cover) in most recent meeting on Feb. 1. Heat C Hassan Whiteside (18 pts., 18 boards) completely outdid Hawk pivot Dwight Howard (just 6 pts.) that night. Miami has won and covered 6 of last 7 road games, while Atlanta is only 6-13 vs. the points in its last 19 at Philips Arena. |
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02-24-17 | Grizzlies +1 v. Pacers | 92-102 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 2 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Memphis currently owns the West's No. 6 seed and if it stays away from falling lower, the Grizzlies would avoid Golden St or San Antonio in the first round. However, one of those two teams will be waiting for them in the second round and just who expects Memphis to be able to win a series against either of those teams? The Grizzlies have won seven of their last 10 games and have held their own on the road this season, going 16-13 SU and 15-14 ATS. |
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02-24-17 | Oakland +1 v. Green Bay | 85-72 | Win | 100 | 8 h 11 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Defensively-sound Oakland (yielding only 40.2% FGs) is only one game behind league-leading Valpo. So, vociferously recommend the revenge-minded, surging Golden Grizzlies (7 straight wins; 5-2 vs. spread), who haven’t tasted defeat since their sour 80-72 home upset loss to Green Bay Jan. 27. Expect astutely-coached Oakland to take better care of the ball (19 TOs in first tilt) this time. And count on more formful gunning from the Grizzlies’ potent backcourt duo of 6-4 jr. Martez Walker (17.1 ppg) & 6-4 sr. Sharron Dorsey-Walker (12.6 ppg, 3.7 apg), who combined for a “brickish” 11 of 35 from the field (2 of 13 from downtown) in the earlier tilt. The defensively-lax Phoenix (76.5 ppg; 272nd nationally) are only 3-5 as home chalk TY. |
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02-23-17 | Rockets -3.5 v. Pelicans | 129-99 | Win | 100 | 7 h 24 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units New Orleans is 0-5 ATS their L5 games as a home underdog of 5 points or less. Home Dogs in the NBA that are coming off two wins as a road dog are a horrible 8-21 straight up and 10-19 ATS, covering only 34% of the time since 1996. Look for the Pelicans to try and work on their offense and for the Rockets to keep the pressure on. |
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02-23-17 | Rangers -103 v. Maple Leafs | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 49 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The New York Rangers look to continue their respective good fortune both recently and against the Toronto Maple Leafs today when the Original Six clubs conclude their three-game season series at Air Canada Centre. Despite falling short in a shootout in its last outing, New York owns a 7-1-1 mark in its last nine contests overall and an 11-4-1 record in its last 16 versus Toronto. |
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02-23-17 | Georgia +4.5 v. Alabama | 60-55 | Win | 100 | 23 h 23 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Hardly convinced we get a repeat of first meeting at Athens on Jan. 25, when Georgia provided little support for top scorer F Yante Maten (who scored 20), and Bama got a career-high 26 points from frosh F Braxton Key in unexpected 80-60 Tide romp. But Bama has not been able to put together more than a 2-game SU win streak in SEC play this season, and Avery Johnson’s bunch had covered just 1 of first 6 SEC games at Coleman Coliseum into Feb. 18 games vs. LSU. This is the type of spot to go with Bulldogs, who were 7-1 last 8 in preferred dog role prior to Kentucky matchup on Feb. 18. |
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02-22-17 | Capitals -155 v. Flyers | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 7 h 3 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Nicklas Backstrom has announced his presence in the race for the Art Ross Trophy with 31 of his team-leading 61 points in his past 21 games, although he saw his eight-game point streak come to an end on Sunday afternoon. The 29-year-old Swedish Olympian notched a pair of his club-leading 44 assists in Washington's 5-0 victory over Philadelphia on Jan. 15, increasing his point total to a gaudy 46 (14 goals, 32 assists) in 36 career encounters versus the Flyers. Washington has allowed two goals or fewer in an NHL-best 37 games this season, posting a 29-2-6 mark in that stretch. |
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02-22-17 | St Bonaventure -5 v. St. Joe's | 83-77 | Win | 100 | 23 h 44 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units If not for bad luck, Phil Martelli would have no luck this season, as St. Joe’s is now down its top two scorers after the recent foot injury to G Lamarr Kimble (15.5 ppg) following the loss of top scorer Shavar Newkirk (20.3 ppg; went down with knee in early January). While we would be careful not to dismiss the shrewd Martelli, the matchups haven’t worked lately for the Hawks vs. Bona, as even Martelli’s Big Dance qualifier lost twice to the Bonnies a year ago. That depletion in the St. Joe backcourt creates real problems vs. G-heavy Bona and its dynamic duo of Jaylen Adams & Matt Mobley, who combine for nearly 41 ppg. The absence of Kimble robs Martelli of his top scorer from first meeting on Jan. 24. |
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02-21-17 | Kings -175 v. Avalanche | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 10 h 37 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units While the Kings' offense has been missing far too often for coach Darryl Sutter's liking, the cellar-dwelling Avalanche know a thing or two about struggling to score as they average an NHL-worst 2.0 goals per contest. Trendy trade target Matt Duchene has upped his potential value with four points in his last four games, including his team-leading 16th goal in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to Tampa Bay. |
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02-21-17 | Blackhawks v. Wild -150 | 5-3 | Loss | -150 | 10 h 59 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Minnesota Wild look to bolster their lead in the Central Division today as they host the second-place Chicago Blackhawks in their final contest before their league-mandated bye week. The Wild have posted an impressive 15-4-1 mark in their last 20 games overall to build a seven-point lead in the division, and enter today's tilt with an 8-0-1 record in their last nine regular-season encounters with the Blackhawks. |
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02-21-17 | Davidson v. Richmond +1 | 76-84 | Win | 100 | 25 h 13 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Regardless of the outcome of UR’s critical battle with A-10 co-leader/cross-town rival VCU on Friday, would still feel good about laying a handful with the Spiders (alone in 3rd place), who’ve covered 4 of the previous 5 at the friendly Robbins Center (prior to the Rams). Note, in first meeting, UR comfortably led 79-64 with 4:22 to go before Davidson made a late run in Spiders’ 82-80 upset road win on New Year’s Eve. Offense-minded but inconsistent-firing Wildcats (only 43.2% FGs; 33.6% from distance) have no adequate matchup for UR’s versatile 6-9 sr. F T.J. Cline, who had 19 points, 10 rebounds & 8 assists in earlier clash. |
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02-21-17 | Canadiens v. Rangers -128 | 3-2 | Loss | -128 | 9 h 4 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Both goalies were dented repeatedly in Montreal's 5-4 home victory over New York on Jan. 14, but the teams have been going in opposite directions of late. The Canadiens have lost seven of eight (1-6-1) in February, resulting in the firing of coach Michel Therrien and hiring of Claude Julien while cutting their lead atop the Atlantic Division to two points over Ottawa. The surging Rangers are 7-1-0 in the same span and have closed within three points of second-place Pittsburgh and two of third-place Columbus in the Metropolitan Division. |
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02-21-17 | Purdue -8.5 v. Penn State | 74-70 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 18 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units With nationally-ranked Purdue seeking to stay alive in the three-team race for the Big Ten reg.-season crown, will lay single-digits vs. out manned, undersized Penn State, lacking the needed momentum following a discouraging 82-66 setback at Nebraska one week ago. Envision the Boilers’ formidable frontline duo of 6-9 soph Caleb Swanigan (nation-leading 22 double-doubles) & 7-2 jr. C Isaac Haas (13.2 ppg, 5.3 rpg) doing plenty of business (again) in the paint, while sharp-shooting G tandem of 6-0 frosh Carsen Edwards (10.9 ppg) & 6-4 Dakota Mathias (9.9 ppg) prevent the stretched-out PSU defense from consistently collapsing inside. Matt Painter’s Purdue side 12-3 vs. the spread its last 15 in Big Ten action prior to Saturday’s game vs. Michigan State. |
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02-20-17 | Miami (Fla) v. Virginia -10 | 54-48 | Loss | -110 | 25 h 51 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units With Miami having trouble playing .500 ball in the ACC and struggling to stay on the Big Dance bubble, the last team Jim Larranaga’s bunch needs to see is Tony Bennett’s Virginia. The Hurricanes have had trouble identifying a reliable third scoring option beyond Gs Davon Reed and Ja’Quan Newton, with 6-5 frosh Bruce Brown recently enduring an awful 1-for-12 night against VPI. The Cavs are seeking to give the home folks something to cheer about after a rare loss at Charlottesville last Wednesday at the hands of Duke. |
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02-19-17 | Flyers v. Canucks +115 | 3-2 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 27 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The fading Philadelphia Flyers attempt to halt a three-game road slide and salvage the finale of their three-game trip when they visit the Vancouver Canucks today. Philadelphia began the trek with losses in Calgary and Edmonton and has dropped five of its last six overall (1-4-1) to fall to sixth place in the race for the two wild cards in the Eastern Conference. The Flyers, whose 6-3 setback against the Oilers on Thursday marked the first time in six games they scored more than two goals. |
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02-19-17 | Lightning -155 v. Avalanche | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 31 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Tampa Bay Lightning look to extend their season-high point streak to six games, but they sorely need two instead of one when they visit the league-worst Colorado Avalanche today. The Lightning are 3-0-2 in their last five contests as they attempt to stay in the race for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Avalanche return home after salvaging the finale of their 1-4-0 road trip, posting a 2-1 victory at Carolina on Friday as Mikko Rantanen scored late in overtime. Colorado is the only team in the league scoring under two goals per game (1.98) and is last in goals-against average (3.32) |
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02-19-17 | Devils v. Islanders -165 | 4-6 | Win | 100 | 8 h 39 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units After seeing their pronounced road troubles continue, the New York Islanders hope the comforts of Barclays Center will aid in salvaging a split of their home and home seies versus the visition New Jersey Devils today. New York ownsan 8-0-2 mark in their last 10 home games. |
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02-19-17 | Predators v. Blue Jackets -150 | 4-3 | Loss | -150 | 8 h 35 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Brandon Dubinsky is riding a four-game point streak after scoring the winning goal for the Blue Jackets, who trail the Penguins by one point for second place in the Metropolitan Division. Nashville was flat in its return from a five-day break, dropping a 5-2 decision at Minnesota on Saturday in the opener of a back-to-back set. Colin Wilson scored one goal and set up the other as the Predators suffered their third consecutive road loss and third in four overall contests. |
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02-19-17 | Loyola-Chicago +9 v. Illinois State | 63-65 | Win | 100 | 25 h 43 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Big Dance-seeking ISU is tied with Wichita State for 1st place in the two-team MVC race. But, still unafraid of taking a generous number with veteran, dangerous Loyola-Chicago, a sterling 6-1 as a 1½-pt. or more underdog this term. Even though the Redbirds’ valuable 6-7 jr. F Mckyle McIntosh (13.3 ppg, 6.2 rpg; missed previous 5 games) returned from injury in the 67-66 win over Missouri State on Wednesday, ISU still struggles to pull away from the aroused Ramblers, itchin’ to regain respect following unsightly 81-59 home series loss on New Year’s Day (most lopsided defeat of year). |
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02-19-17 | Georgetown v. Creighton -7 | 70-87 | Win | 100 | 24 h 17 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units NCAA Tourney-bound CU is now enjoying steadier PG play, thanks to fast-developing 6-3 soph Khyri Thomas, who’s running the attack with more self-assurance (according to Omaha sources). Therefore, must lay single-digits with the revenge-minded, normally good-shooting Bluejays (52.1% from the field; 2nd nationally), who hit a poor 1 of 18 from deep in the earlier clash when the team was still out of sorts due to the recent injury loss of star floor general Maurice Watson Jr. CU owns the most fluid big man on this court in gifted 6-11, 215-pound frosh C Justin Patton (13.7 ppg, 6.3 rpg), so look for Greg McDermott’s Bluejays to climb to 18-8-1 as home chalk since 2015-16. |
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02-19-17 | Maryland +6 v. Wisconsin | 60-71 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 2 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units There wasn’t much home edge when these two tipped off a season ago, when the road team won both meetings. That success on the Big Ten trail has continued this season for Maryland, which won SU in all six of its chances as a Big Ten road dog through last Wednesday’s latest success in the role (at Northwestern). Coach Mark Turgeon probably is a bit concerned that frosh supporting weapons F Justin Jackson & G Anthony Cowan have been misfiring more frequently in the past few weeks, though another freshman, 6-7 sharpshooter Kevin Huerter, hit 16 triples over a recent (College Forecast Continued on next page) 5-game stretch to prevent too much of the offensive load falling upon jr. star G Melo Trimble (17 ppg). |
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02-18-17 | Predators v. Wild -155 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 8 h 51 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Coach Bruce Boudreau has little interest that the Minnesota Wild have already matched last season's win total, let alone with 25 games remaining. Boasting an 8-2-1 mark in their last 11 contests, the Western Conference-leading Wild look to continue their winning ways today when they host the Nashville Predators in the sixth contest of their season-high eight-game homestand. Minnesota has recorded at least a point in 14 of its last 15 games (11-1-3) versus Central Division rivals. Minnesota, which boasts the NHL's seventh-ranked power play, is 21-5-2 when it scores at least once with the man advantage this season. |
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02-18-17 | TCU +7.5 v. Iowa State | 71-84 | Loss | -105 | 24 h 40 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units ISU is 16-9 and seems NCAA tourney bound, but isn’t there just quite yet. With a little revenge in mind and a 6-1 mark as a home favorite, the Cyclones—with their superior shooting—should creep closer in this one. ISU got a big game (18 points, 12 rebs., 2 blocks) out of 6-8, 240 freshman Solomon Young Wed. at K-State. The Cyclones out-shoot the Horned Frogs from the arc (239 converted triples to 185), a nice edge at raucous Hilton Coliseum in these days of over-emphasized metrics. |
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02-18-17 | Oral Roberts v. South Dakota -8 | 72-86 | Win | 100 | 22 h 51 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Summit sources have sounded the alarm on South Dakota, as the revved-up Coyotes have scored 83 or more in four of the last five outings, part of longer 8-3 SU and 15-5 spread upticks. Keying recent ascent has been explosive 6-7 sr. F Tyler Flack, who has scored 22 ppg since late January return to active duty from injury. Meanwhile, soph G Matt Money has scored 20 or more in five straight. Note that Flack missed the Jan. 18 loss at the Mabee Center, and not much has gone right since that win for ORU, recently mired in 5-game SU skid before minor upset over IUPUI. |
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02-18-17 | UCF -3.5 v. East Carolina | 61-58 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 45 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units UCF is eager to finish with a winning record in league play and be invited to a postseason tourney. So, strongly support the defensively-stifling Knights (allow just 60.9 ppg and a nation-low 35.6% from the field), who own more quality victories than ECU, which hasn’t won back-to-back AAC games this year. Count on more representative shooting from UCF’s potent inside-outside duo of 7-0 jr. C Tacko Fall (12.0 ppg, 9.8 rpg; 133 blocks L1+Ys) & 6-5 G Matt Williams (15.5 ppg), who combined for a season-worst 3 of 16 from the field in their grinding 48-45 home series win on Jan. 3. Pirates, who scored 78 with a plethora of transition baskets vs. perimeter-oriented Temple on Wednesday, meet significantly more resistance in this slower- paced contest |
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02-18-17 | Jets v. Canadiens -177 | 3-1 | Loss | -177 | 2 h 47 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Montreal Canadiens host the Winnipeg Jets today in the beginning of a new era, and a return to a former one as Claude Julien is back behind the team’s bench. Montreal fired Michel Therrien on Tuesday and hired Julien, who was out of work for one week after being fired by Boston and coached the Canadiens from 2003-06.The Jets dropped five of the past six after Thursday’s overtime loss at Pittsburgh, and sit four points out of the final Western Conference wild-card spot. Montreal beat Winnipeg 7-4 on Jan. 11 in Winnipeg, getting two goals apiece from Artturi Lehkonen and Phillip Danault. |
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02-18-17 | Capitals -172 v. Red Wings | 2-3 | Loss | -172 | 2 h 44 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Washington Capitals' high-octane offense has erupted for 30 goals during the team's six-game winning streak while the Detroit Red Wings have sputtered along with just nine during their five-game skid (0-4-1). Returning from its mandated break, Washington looks to rev up the engine again at the expense of the reeling Red Wings today afternoon as the clubs wrap up their three-game season series at Joe Louis Arena. |
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02-18-17 | Green Bay -2.5 v. Wisc-Milwaukee | 80-56 | Win | 100 | 20 h 41 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units In heated “Packers vs. Brewers” rivalry, don’t mind laying short price with Green Bay side looking for third win in a row vs. its bitter in-state rival. Pack, er, Fighting Phoenix, desperate to regain momentum heading into fastapproaching Horizon Tourney, and perfect opportunity provided by host Panthers, who have lost last five SU. Significant scoring edge (80 ppg vs. 67 ppg) for Green Bay, which had five DD scorers in recent home romp past Horizon leader Valpo and has been getting good work from Bradley transfer G Warren Jones, who has scored DDs in seven of last eight. |
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02-18-17 | Evansville -2.5 v. Bradley | 72-84 | Loss | -110 | 19 h 12 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units In a near-pick ‘em scenario, urge an “investment” on surging E’Ville, gunning for its sixth straight spread victory (4-1 SU, only loss in OT at Indiana State). The Aces impressively had three players surpass 20 points (including Ohio transfer, 6-5 soph Ryan Taylor) in their 87-70 home romp over Drake on Tuesday. Thus, expect a strong performance from E’Ville, which clanked a season-low 23.5% from the field in its head-burying 74-63 home upset loss to BU on Jan. 4th. Note that the offensively-challenged Braves (only 64.2 ppg; 329th nationally) have managed to defeat only lower-rung Drake since Jan. 12. |
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02-18-17 | Notre Dame -5.5 v. NC State | 81-72 | Win | 100 | 17 h 26 m | Show | |
Rating; 2 Units Big-Dance bound ND (projected as a 6th seed) is still in the hunt for the coveted ACC reg.-season crown, so have no qualms laying several hoops vs. fading NC State, in the midst of a 6-game spread losing skein. The Wolfpack continues to be plagued by poor shot selection. And the NC State players might have some trouble staying fully focused following the recent dismissal announcement of 6th-year mentor Mark Gottfried, who’ll coach the rest of the season. Plus, expect more formful shooting from the solid DD-scoring senior Irish duo of 6-8 V.J. Beachem & 6-6 Steve Vasturia, who combined for only 9 of 26 from the field in their come-from behind 84-76 victory at feisty Boston College on Tuesday. |
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02-17-17 | California v. Stanford +3 | 68-73 | Win | 100 | 4 h 47 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Don’t look for this one to be a thing of beauty. Cal, under Cuonzo Martin, has become the stingiest defense in the Pac-12, while Stanford is seeking a little rivalry revenge after a 66-55 loss in Berkeley 2½ weeks ago. But, in a grind-it out affair, any points could prove valuable for the home dog, especially now that 6-9 F Michael Humphrey, 6-5 swingman Dorian Pickens, and streak-shooting G Marcus Allen (20 points last game) have joined in helping 6-8, 245 Cardinal star Reid Travis (17.2 ppg, 8.6 rpg) more frequently on the offensive end. With the Bears less than dynamic on the attack, the value lies with the home dog. |
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02-17-17 | Arkansas-Little Rock v. Arkansas State -6.5 | 58-67 | Win | 100 | 7 h 27 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The post-Chris Beard decline at UALR has been a steep one, as the Trojans have disappeared from the Sun Belt radar in their current 2-8 nosedive, not to mention burning thru the money of any remaining backers since mid-December, dropping 12 of their last 16 vs. the number. Among several shortcomings has been an inability to identify a reliable second scoring threat beyond G Marcus Johnson, Jr. (14 ppg), the only DD scorer in Little Rock’s lineup. Meanwhile, Ark State remains in contention for the top seed in the fast-approaching Sun Belt Tourney, and star G Devin Carter (16,3 ppg) should be excited after scoring his league season high 28 in ASU’s earlier win over the Trojans Jan. 14. |
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02-17-17 | Illinois-Chicago +1 v. Detroit | 74-69 | Win | 100 | 6 h 1 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units UIC (13-13) is fighting for a winning record and a possible 2nd-level postseason tourney, a decent goal for a team that was 5-25 LY. So will gladly buck defensively-soft, low-rung Detroit, yielding 85.7 ppg (345th nationally) & 50.6% from the field. The Flames’ precocious frosh backcourt duo of 6-4 G Tarkus Ferguson & 5-11 Godwin Boahen are looking forward to this trip to the Motor City after combining for 25 pts., 12 rebounds & 13 dimes in their wire-to-wire 78-64 win over the timid Titans Jan. 6. UDM will think twice about driving into the lane recalling how UCI’s springy 6-9, 210 jr. Tai Odaise (11.3 ppg, 7.0 rpg; 172 blocks L1+Ys) swatted away 8 shots in that earlier tilt. |
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02-16-17 | San Diego v. BYU -15.5 | 70-82 | Loss | -110 | 28 h 18 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Payback time for BYU, which absorbed an 88-75 shock loss to DD dog USD at the Jenny Craig Pavilion on Jan. 14. Of course, that was a bit of revenge for the Toreros after being hammered by 58 the last time they played the Cougs a season ago. But not sure USD is going to recover from their recent humiliation at the hands of Saint Mary’s, as the Toreros lost their offense and scored only 27 points (for the entire game!). USD has been held below 50 [points on three occasions in recent weeks, with its offense failing to provide a consistent third option beyond top scorers F Brett Bailey (16.3 ppg) & G Olin Carter III (15.7 ppg), now carrying too much of the offensive burden. The 82-ppg Cougs have the offense to pull away and have plenty of blowout wins on their ledger this term, and absence of injured PG L.J. Rose not much of a negative with several other capable options avaialble for HC Dave Rose. 1 |
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02-16-17 | Flyers v. Oilers -155 | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 3 h 27 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Oilers, who have not qualified for the postseason since reaching the Stanley Cup Final in 2006, drew within two points of Anaheim for second in the Pacific and five of division-leading San Jose with Tuesday's 5-2 triumph over Arizona. Leon Draisaitl scored a goal and set up two others while captain Connor McDavid notched two assists to raise his league-leading point total to 63. Philadelphia's offensive struggles continued Wednesday as it kicked off its three-game trek through Western Canada with a 3-1 loss at Calgary. The Flyers, who remained two points behind Toronto for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, have scored a total of four goals over their last five games (1-3-1) and have not recorded more than three tallies since a 5-4 shootout victory over Vancouver on Jan. 12. |
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02-16-17 | UTEP -4 v. North Texas | 77-71 | Win | 100 | 25 h 22 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Until further notice, I'm inclined to ride Tim Floyd's surging UTEP, which has made a dramatic turnaround from earlier 12-game SU skid by winning 6 of last 8 SU, and covering last six, thru Feb. 10. Floyd's various junk defenses confounding recent foes who had scored only 58 ppg in recent 6-game stretch. Prior to Feb. 9 win at erratic FAU, the Mean Green had not won SU since before Christmas (Dec. 20 to be exact), and recent loss of jr. F Jeremy Combs with ankle injury leaves beleaguered UNT HC Tony Benford with just one DD scorer (frosh G A.J. Lawson at 11.1 ppg). |
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