Comps
Jim Feist
MIAMI HEAT
The Clippers have nearly twice as many wins as Miami has this season'but not lately. This is a dead LA team, one going through the motions on a 1-8 SU, 2-7 ATS run. That lone victory was against the Kings - in OT. They just lost at home as a 4-point favorite to the Timberwolves, and now have to fly across the country, 3,000 miles and 3 time zones. Incredibly, the Clippers have left LA just once over their last 12 games! Miami hasn't played many home games of late, but they get a chance here, helped by newcomer Shawn Marion. They already won at LA and should sweep the season series. A much better spot for the home team. Play the Miami Heat!
Chip Chirimbes
ORLANDO MAGIC
The Orlando Magic are nine games up on their closest pursuer in the Southeast Division, and have proven they can beat the other top teams in the Eastern Conference. One club they haven't been able to defeat, however, is the Atlanta Hawks. Orlando looks for its seventh win in nine games Monday when it hosts the Hawks, the only team in the conference it is winless against this season. The Magic (40-24) have knocked off the top two teams in the East - Detroit and Boston - twice each, and they're 8-1 against their three division rivals other than Atlanta.
Dave Cokin
HOUSTON ROCKETS
One of these nights, Houston will lose a little intensity and maybe even get beat. But it's an 18-0 run right now for the Rockets and they're an amazing 15-2-1 ATS in that stretch. I won't try and get in the way of that freight train, and in fact will look to cash in on the Houston express again tonight by giving the points against the Nets.
James Patrick Sports
Middle Tennessee State vs. South Alabama 7:30 p.m. est.
Tennessee Sate/South Alabama OVER the TOTAL
The Sunbelt Conference semi-finals have a match-up between the Blue Raiders of MTSU and the Jaguars of South Ala. One constant in this game is that if you plan on staying in a game with South Alabama you better score a huge amount of points because they do. This puts us on our complimentary selection on #517 Middle
Tennessee Sate ? South Alabama OVER the TOTAL.
Great Lakes
Atlanta at Philadelphia 7:05PM EST
Play on: Philadelphia 76ers
The 76ers are heating up going 5-1 ATS their last six games, and are 12-4 ATS in the second half of the season this year. The 76ers are also 3-0 in March this year, and are 17-13 ATS at home this year. We look for the Philadelphia 76ers to grab the home ATS Win & cover tonight.
Alex Smart
Game: New York Rangers vs. Buffalo Sabres
Game Time: 3/10/2008 7:05:00 PM
Prediction: New York Rangers
The Buffalo Sabres prepare to host a red hot NY Rangers team that is 9-0-3 in their L12 games. The Rangers have owned the Sabres this season, winning all 3 meetings, with their top goalie Henrick Lunqvist , posting a 1.67 GAA. With that said lets ride the momentum of the Rangers at a value price. Final notes & Key Trends: NYR are 7-2 L9 road games. Sabres have lost 8 of their L10 against Atlantic division foes. Play on the Rangers
Scott Rickenbach
Arena Football: 1* (regular play) OVER the total
(107) in Arizona vs Los Angeles @ 11 ET - The Avengers rolled a New Orleans team last week that is now appearing to be a little better than most expected. After knocking off the Predators yesterday, the VooDoo showed they certainly aren't going to lay down for teams this season. That said, what the Avengers did in dismantling the New Orleans defense last week was quite impressive. Los Angeles should not have any problems accomplishing the same here as they face an Arizona defense that is still trying to adjust to a major offseason overhaul. Until the Rattlers defense gets their personnel 'all on the same page', the struggles are going to continue for Arizona.
The key here that points us to the over rather than the side in this game is that the offense of Arizona did impress last week and that's why we fully expect this to be a back and forth high scoring affair! Without Siaha Burley, many thought the wide receiving unit of the Rattlers would be a big problem to open up the season. However, Arizona got some nice production from WRs Kevin Nickerson, Trandon Harvey, and Jerrian James last week against the Blaze. Also, QB Lang Campbell was very effective in finding his talented wideouts. Granted the Avengers defense is better than that of the Utah defense that the Rattlers faced last week. However, don't discount the home field edge helping Arizona to sustain some drives that otherwise might come up empty on the road.
Arizona knows that their best chance to win this game is with an explosive offensive performance. The Rattlers know it is going to take some time for their defense to gel and that the defense is also going to be tested greatly by an Avengers offense that could be one of the most explosive units in the league. That said, the Rattlers will be emphasizing offense in this match-up and simply hoping for a key turnover or two on the other side of the ball. In other words, an offensive 'slugfest' should erupt in Arizona tonight as these two teams trade blows (scoring strikes) throughout the contest. Play OVER the total in Arizona as a regular selection.
Matt Fargo
SAN ANTONIO -7
You would think public backing would be on the Spurs to rebound after two straight losses but that is not the case as action is pretty much split down the middle. The number may look big at first glance but the Spurs are in great position despite playing on the road yesterday. San Antonio returns home after two straight losses on the road at Denver and at Phoenix. That first defeat makes this a quick turnaround for a revenge game. The Spurs had won 11 straight prior to the weekend. The Spurs are just 4-9 ATS in the second game of a back-to-back set but this situation is a little different. When playing the first game on the road and the second game at home, San Antonio is a perfect 4-0 in the home game, winning by an average of 9.5 ppg. On the season, San Antonio is 26-5 at home, losing to Phoenix, Toronto, Detroit, New Orleans and Cleveland. The Cavaliers are the only one of those five that is under .500 on the road. Tonight?s opponent is six games under .500 away from home on the season. The Nuggets have surely been an up and down team recently. They are just 5-6 over their last 11 games but it is their play on the road that is keeping them out of the playoff picture as of right now. Denver has lost five of its last six games on the road and going back further, it is 5-11 in its last 16 games away from home. Of those five wins, two came in overtime including a victory at Miami while two others came at Memphis and Seattle, two teams with no chance of making the postseason. San Antonio has won and covered three straight against the Nuggets at home, all of which have been relatively in the same price range. Denver has won both meetings at home this season meaning the Spurs need the win to even the season series which is significant as they have not lost a season series to them since 1987-88. Denver is 9-15 against the league?s top tem teams and that includes a horrific 1-11 record in road games, the lone win coming at Dallas way back on December 6th. Of those 11 losses, 10 were by doubles digits and the 11 were by an average of 19.4 ppg. San Antonio is 30-13 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points over the last two seasons while Denver is 3-9 ATS as an underdog of six or more this season alone. With Denver?s win Friday, the favored team has covered 23 of the last 31 meetings in this series. Look for the Spurs to step up yet again tonight as the Nuggets continue their awful play against the NBA elite on the road.
Nick Jones
HOUSTON ROCKERS -13
This game matches up to be a big blowout in favor of Houston. Always play on home teams like the Rockets after 5 or more consecutive wins, when this home team is also a good team winning 60% to 75% playing a marginal losing team of 40% to 49%. This trend does not align itself very often but when it does we have seen a 51-15 ATS record since 1996. Houston is 12-0 ATS versus poor pressure defensive teams that are forcing less than 14 turnovers per game in the 2nd half of the season this season. New Jersey is 5-20 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record this season. To put is in plain text, New Jersey is bad and getting worse while Houston has posted a 10-0 ATS record after 8 or more consecutive wins this season.
John Ryan
ORLANDO MAGIC -10
Ai Simulator 3* graded play on the Orlando Magic - AiS shows a 72% probability that Orlando will win this game by 10 or more points. AiS shows an 85% probability that Orlando will score 105+ points inn this game. Note that Atlanta is just 1-10 ATS in road games when they allow 105 or more points in a game this season. Atlanta is a losing team, but they do shoot above average from the foul line and get to the foul line an above average amount too. Atlanta ranks 6th in the NBA with 27.5 foul attempts per game and also ranks 7th in foul shot shooting percentage at 77.5%. note that Orlando is 20-11 ATS when playing against a team with a losing record this season; 18-8 ATS versus good free throw shooting teams that are making >=76% of their attempts this season; 14-6 ATS versus good foul drawing teams that are attempting >=27 free throws/game this season. Take the Magic.
Ross Benjamin
SAN ANTONIO -8
Any home favorite playing with no rest, is off an away favorite SU loss in which they failed to cover by 12.0 or less, has won 45 games or more out of their last 82 at home, lost to their current opponent in their last meeting this season, and their current opponent is off an away underdog ATS loss in which they allowed 100 points or more is 8-0 SU and ATS since 1990. The favorite has won those 8 games by an average of 15.5 points per game. Play on San Antonio minus the points as my free selection of the night.
Allen Eastman
Portland +6 over Cleveland
In their first meeting this year, Cleveland beat Portland 84-83. So going in, expect a close one. The Blazers have won two straight and four of six to keep their playoff hopes alive. Brandon Roy has averaged 23.6 points in his last five games and he gives the Blazers a legitimate shot at keeping this game close. Lebron and the Cavs should win, but it's not going to be a rout.
Jim Feist
MIAMI HEAT
The Clippers have nearly twice as many wins as Miami has this season'but not lately. This is a dead LA team, one going through the motions on a 1-8 SU, 2-7 ATS run. That lone victory was against the Kings - in OT. They just lost at home as a 4-point favorite to the Timberwolves, and now have to fly across the country, 3,000 miles and 3 time zones. Incredibly, the Clippers have left LA just once over their last 12 games! Miami hasn't played many home games of late, but they get a chance here, helped by newcomer Shawn Marion. They already won at LA and should sweep the season series. A much better spot for the home team. Play the Miami Heat!
Chip Chirimbes
ORLANDO MAGIC
The Orlando Magic are nine games up on their closest pursuer in the Southeast Division, and have proven they can beat the other top teams in the Eastern Conference. One club they haven't been able to defeat, however, is the Atlanta Hawks. Orlando looks for its seventh win in nine games Monday when it hosts the Hawks, the only team in the conference it is winless against this season. The Magic (40-24) have knocked off the top two teams in the East - Detroit and Boston - twice each, and they're 8-1 against their three division rivals other than Atlanta.
Dave Cokin
HOUSTON ROCKETS
One of these nights, Houston will lose a little intensity and maybe even get beat. But it's an 18-0 run right now for the Rockets and they're an amazing 15-2-1 ATS in that stretch. I won't try and get in the way of that freight train, and in fact will look to cash in on the Houston express again tonight by giving the points against the Nets.
James Patrick Sports
Middle Tennessee State vs. South Alabama 7:30 p.m. est.
Tennessee Sate/South Alabama OVER the TOTAL
The Sunbelt Conference semi-finals have a match-up between the Blue Raiders of MTSU and the Jaguars of South Ala. One constant in this game is that if you plan on staying in a game with South Alabama you better score a huge amount of points because they do. This puts us on our complimentary selection on #517 Middle
Tennessee Sate ? South Alabama OVER the TOTAL.
Great Lakes
Atlanta at Philadelphia 7:05PM EST
Play on: Philadelphia 76ers
The 76ers are heating up going 5-1 ATS their last six games, and are 12-4 ATS in the second half of the season this year. The 76ers are also 3-0 in March this year, and are 17-13 ATS at home this year. We look for the Philadelphia 76ers to grab the home ATS Win & cover tonight.
Alex Smart
Game: New York Rangers vs. Buffalo Sabres
Game Time: 3/10/2008 7:05:00 PM
Prediction: New York Rangers
The Buffalo Sabres prepare to host a red hot NY Rangers team that is 9-0-3 in their L12 games. The Rangers have owned the Sabres this season, winning all 3 meetings, with their top goalie Henrick Lunqvist , posting a 1.67 GAA. With that said lets ride the momentum of the Rangers at a value price. Final notes & Key Trends: NYR are 7-2 L9 road games. Sabres have lost 8 of their L10 against Atlantic division foes. Play on the Rangers
Scott Rickenbach
Arena Football: 1* (regular play) OVER the total
(107) in Arizona vs Los Angeles @ 11 ET - The Avengers rolled a New Orleans team last week that is now appearing to be a little better than most expected. After knocking off the Predators yesterday, the VooDoo showed they certainly aren't going to lay down for teams this season. That said, what the Avengers did in dismantling the New Orleans defense last week was quite impressive. Los Angeles should not have any problems accomplishing the same here as they face an Arizona defense that is still trying to adjust to a major offseason overhaul. Until the Rattlers defense gets their personnel 'all on the same page', the struggles are going to continue for Arizona.
The key here that points us to the over rather than the side in this game is that the offense of Arizona did impress last week and that's why we fully expect this to be a back and forth high scoring affair! Without Siaha Burley, many thought the wide receiving unit of the Rattlers would be a big problem to open up the season. However, Arizona got some nice production from WRs Kevin Nickerson, Trandon Harvey, and Jerrian James last week against the Blaze. Also, QB Lang Campbell was very effective in finding his talented wideouts. Granted the Avengers defense is better than that of the Utah defense that the Rattlers faced last week. However, don't discount the home field edge helping Arizona to sustain some drives that otherwise might come up empty on the road.
Arizona knows that their best chance to win this game is with an explosive offensive performance. The Rattlers know it is going to take some time for their defense to gel and that the defense is also going to be tested greatly by an Avengers offense that could be one of the most explosive units in the league. That said, the Rattlers will be emphasizing offense in this match-up and simply hoping for a key turnover or two on the other side of the ball. In other words, an offensive 'slugfest' should erupt in Arizona tonight as these two teams trade blows (scoring strikes) throughout the contest. Play OVER the total in Arizona as a regular selection.
Matt Fargo
SAN ANTONIO -7
You would think public backing would be on the Spurs to rebound after two straight losses but that is not the case as action is pretty much split down the middle. The number may look big at first glance but the Spurs are in great position despite playing on the road yesterday. San Antonio returns home after two straight losses on the road at Denver and at Phoenix. That first defeat makes this a quick turnaround for a revenge game. The Spurs had won 11 straight prior to the weekend. The Spurs are just 4-9 ATS in the second game of a back-to-back set but this situation is a little different. When playing the first game on the road and the second game at home, San Antonio is a perfect 4-0 in the home game, winning by an average of 9.5 ppg. On the season, San Antonio is 26-5 at home, losing to Phoenix, Toronto, Detroit, New Orleans and Cleveland. The Cavaliers are the only one of those five that is under .500 on the road. Tonight?s opponent is six games under .500 away from home on the season. The Nuggets have surely been an up and down team recently. They are just 5-6 over their last 11 games but it is their play on the road that is keeping them out of the playoff picture as of right now. Denver has lost five of its last six games on the road and going back further, it is 5-11 in its last 16 games away from home. Of those five wins, two came in overtime including a victory at Miami while two others came at Memphis and Seattle, two teams with no chance of making the postseason. San Antonio has won and covered three straight against the Nuggets at home, all of which have been relatively in the same price range. Denver has won both meetings at home this season meaning the Spurs need the win to even the season series which is significant as they have not lost a season series to them since 1987-88. Denver is 9-15 against the league?s top tem teams and that includes a horrific 1-11 record in road games, the lone win coming at Dallas way back on December 6th. Of those 11 losses, 10 were by doubles digits and the 11 were by an average of 19.4 ppg. San Antonio is 30-13 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points over the last two seasons while Denver is 3-9 ATS as an underdog of six or more this season alone. With Denver?s win Friday, the favored team has covered 23 of the last 31 meetings in this series. Look for the Spurs to step up yet again tonight as the Nuggets continue their awful play against the NBA elite on the road.
Nick Jones
HOUSTON ROCKERS -13
This game matches up to be a big blowout in favor of Houston. Always play on home teams like the Rockets after 5 or more consecutive wins, when this home team is also a good team winning 60% to 75% playing a marginal losing team of 40% to 49%. This trend does not align itself very often but when it does we have seen a 51-15 ATS record since 1996. Houston is 12-0 ATS versus poor pressure defensive teams that are forcing less than 14 turnovers per game in the 2nd half of the season this season. New Jersey is 5-20 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record this season. To put is in plain text, New Jersey is bad and getting worse while Houston has posted a 10-0 ATS record after 8 or more consecutive wins this season.
John Ryan
ORLANDO MAGIC -10
Ai Simulator 3* graded play on the Orlando Magic - AiS shows a 72% probability that Orlando will win this game by 10 or more points. AiS shows an 85% probability that Orlando will score 105+ points inn this game. Note that Atlanta is just 1-10 ATS in road games when they allow 105 or more points in a game this season. Atlanta is a losing team, but they do shoot above average from the foul line and get to the foul line an above average amount too. Atlanta ranks 6th in the NBA with 27.5 foul attempts per game and also ranks 7th in foul shot shooting percentage at 77.5%. note that Orlando is 20-11 ATS when playing against a team with a losing record this season; 18-8 ATS versus good free throw shooting teams that are making >=76% of their attempts this season; 14-6 ATS versus good foul drawing teams that are attempting >=27 free throws/game this season. Take the Magic.
Ross Benjamin
SAN ANTONIO -8
Any home favorite playing with no rest, is off an away favorite SU loss in which they failed to cover by 12.0 or less, has won 45 games or more out of their last 82 at home, lost to their current opponent in their last meeting this season, and their current opponent is off an away underdog ATS loss in which they allowed 100 points or more is 8-0 SU and ATS since 1990. The favorite has won those 8 games by an average of 15.5 points per game. Play on San Antonio minus the points as my free selection of the night.
Allen Eastman
Portland +6 over Cleveland
In their first meeting this year, Cleveland beat Portland 84-83. So going in, expect a close one. The Blazers have won two straight and four of six to keep their playoff hopes alive. Brandon Roy has averaged 23.6 points in his last five games and he gives the Blazers a legitimate shot at keeping this game close. Lebron and the Cavs should win, but it's not going to be a rout.
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