SERVICE PLAYS FOR WED. 2/20
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OLD DOMINION over J Madison (Wed) RATING: 1
WISC-MILWAUKEE over Cleveland (Wed) RATING: 3
FLORIDA over South Carolina (Wed) RATING: 5
NBA
CLEVELAND over Indiana (Wed) RATING: 4
ATLANTA over Sacramento (Wed) RATING: 4
OLD DOMINION over J Madison (Wed) RATING: 1
WISC-MILWAUKEE over Cleveland (Wed) RATING: 3
FLORIDA over South Carolina (Wed) RATING: 5
NBA
CLEVELAND over Indiana (Wed) RATING: 4
ATLANTA over Sacramento (Wed) RATING: 4
CTO
NORTH TEXAS over *Louisiana-Monroe...Disappointing Monroe has had problems coping with quality opposition all season, and North Texas qualifies as such with 5-10 frosh G Josh White (14.9 ppg, 50% treys) and 6-2 South Florida transfer Collin Dennis (12.9 ppg, 40% treys) firmly in control of the offense. Odds against poor-shooting ULM (10th in Sun Belt FG%) keeping pace, especially with Mean Green also owning a rugged senior inside duo of 6-9, 245 Keith Wooden and 6-8, 230 Quincy Williams to clean the glass.
NORTH TEXAS 74 - *Louisiana-Monroe 70 RATING - 10
WISCONSIN over *Illinois...In a near pick ?em game, must buck hugely disappointing Illinois still seeking its 1st hump victory of year vs. a quality Big Ten squad. Won?t happen vs. a tough-minded, smartly-coached, defensively-fierce Wisconsin squad (allowing Big 10-low 54 ppg) looking to bolster its NCAA seeding following upset home loss vs. Purdue Feb. 9. Illini has been shaky at PG all season, and that problem clearly remains vs. superb Wiscy Gs Hughes (14 ppg) & Flowers (9 ppg, 4 rpg), a defensive specialist who?ll pester any Illinois shooter who might get a ?hot hand.? By the way, Weber?s squad still can?t make FTs (60%, only 8 of 17 on Feb. 7).
WISCONSIN 73 - *Illinois 61 RATING -11
NORTH TEXAS over *Louisiana-Monroe...Disappointing Monroe has had problems coping with quality opposition all season, and North Texas qualifies as such with 5-10 frosh G Josh White (14.9 ppg, 50% treys) and 6-2 South Florida transfer Collin Dennis (12.9 ppg, 40% treys) firmly in control of the offense. Odds against poor-shooting ULM (10th in Sun Belt FG%) keeping pace, especially with Mean Green also owning a rugged senior inside duo of 6-9, 245 Keith Wooden and 6-8, 230 Quincy Williams to clean the glass.
NORTH TEXAS 74 - *Louisiana-Monroe 70 RATING - 10
WISCONSIN over *Illinois...In a near pick ?em game, must buck hugely disappointing Illinois still seeking its 1st hump victory of year vs. a quality Big Ten squad. Won?t happen vs. a tough-minded, smartly-coached, defensively-fierce Wisconsin squad (allowing Big 10-low 54 ppg) looking to bolster its NCAA seeding following upset home loss vs. Purdue Feb. 9. Illini has been shaky at PG all season, and that problem clearly remains vs. superb Wiscy Gs Hughes (14 ppg) & Flowers (9 ppg, 4 rpg), a defensive specialist who?ll pester any Illinois shooter who might get a ?hot hand.? By the way, Weber?s squad still can?t make FTs (60%, only 8 of 17 on Feb. 7).
WISCONSIN 73 - *Illinois 61 RATING -11
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NCAA HOOPS 109-75-1
NBA 67-50
NHL 43-27
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NCAA HOOPS 109-75-1
NBA 67-50
NHL 43-27
NCAA FOOTBALL 27-11 (71%) (10-4 bowls) (71%)
documented records since oct 6th
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55 Dime - Wisconsin -2
45 Dime - West Virginia -1.5
40 Dime - Butler -4
35 Dime - Marquette -7
Free Pick - North Texas -1.5
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55 Dime - Wisconsin -2
45 Dime - West Virginia -1.5
40 Dime - Butler -4
35 Dime - Marquette -7
Free Pick - North Texas -1.5
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Karl Garrett
VCU (-4') at NORTHEASTERN
Winner on the Kings last night for free, as the G-Man makes it a 25-17 comp play run.
The G-Man goes to the Colonial Conference tonight, as I like the Rams of Virginia Commonwelth to record their 20th win of the season.
VCU is on a 17-8-1 spread run their last 26 games, and they did hammer Northeastern 66-44 back on January 8th as the 17-point chalk.
This number seems rather small to me considering the Huskies are just 12-13 for the year, and they have covered just 3 of 8 games on line at home this year.
The Rams need to get this win, as their weekend upset loss at home to Old Dominion doesn't sit too well from the resume building stand point as we head down to the wire towards March Madness.
VCU has gone 7-5 against the spread on the road this year, and the G-Man is all over them tonight to cover this impost and notch win #20 on the year.
3♦ VCU
Chris Jordan
North Carolina (-8') at N.C. STATE
The Tar Heels showed they?re healing slowly and making strides in this final stretch of ACC play.
Since the home loss to Duke, North Carolina has won three straight, covering two of them, and is still 12-0 on the road this season. It?s also covered eight of those games, and is 5-1 SU the last six meetings in this intra-state rivalry.
That includes a 31-point win earlier this season, at Chapel Hill, and now we?re laying single digits in Raleigh. NC State has lost three straight on the wood and versus bookmakers, and now catches a resurgent Tar Heel team at the wrong time.
NC State is mired in an 8-26 skid in its last 34 home games, and is in a 5-17 slump in its last 22 overall. Lay the road chalk in this one.
1♦ NORTH CAROLINA
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Wisconsin (-1') at ILLINOIS
On a 106-84-4 comp play run as we head to the hardwood on Wednesday.
Tonight we will go with Wisconsin minus the small number at Illinois. The Badgers have rebounded nicely after their home loss to Purdue with a pair of conference wins and covers, and Bo Ryan's gang is a positive 6-3 against the spread on the road this season.
Illinois has dropped 4 of their last 5 both straight up, and against the spread, and the Illini are a money-burning 3-8-1 against the spread at home this season.
Looking at the series numbers, it is Wisconsin that has reeled off the last three meetings, covering in two of those three.
With the road team having covered in 6 of the last 8, we have no issue laying a few points with the Badgers on the road tonight.
Play on Bucky Badger in this Big 10 showdown.
5♦ WISCONSIN
Bobby Maxwell
Utah (+8') at BYU
Hit five of our last six FREE plays and today we're on the college hardwood with a play on Utah as the Utes take on their rivals, BYU. The Utes will keep this one close as they battle the Cougars.
These two rivals know each other all too well and most of the time when these two get together it's going to be a close game. BYU scored a 55-52 win in Salt Lake City on Jan. 19 as three-point underdogs and now have to cover a big number tonight in Provo, Utah.
Of the last 10 matchups, this is the third largest spread between these two teams and Utah comes in having won four straight (3-1 ATS) and five of their last six (4-2 ATS). The Utes have won two straight on the road, beating Colorado State and Air Force, cashing as road favorites both times.
BYU has rattled off eight straight wins and just stomped UNLV at home on Saturday 74-48 as 6 1/2-point favorites.
Rivalry games always come out a lot closer than the bookmakers expect, so let's grab all these points tonight with the Utes as both teams are playing well right now. Look for this one to be close
down to the final buzzer.
3♦ UTAH
Nelly
Florida Atlantic - over Florida International
Florida International won the first meeting between these budding rivals but the Panthers shot nearly 56 percent in that game, including 58 percent from 3-point range. Those numbers are not likely to repeat for a Panthers squad that is 0-9 S/U on the road this season. Florida Atlantic has won nine of twelve home games and after starting the season 5-13, the Owls have won seven of the last nine games. Florida Atlantic is 5-1 in conference home games with the lone loss coming against division leader South Alabama and the Owls are averaging 77 points per game at home this season. This will also be a second-straight road game for Florida International and the game lines up well for Florida Atlantic as the Owls will be motivated coming off an ugly loss. Florida Atlantic swept all three meetings last season and can avenge the early season loss with a big win tonight.
James Patrick Sports
Auburn vs. Tennessee 7:30 p.m. est.
The Vols have their attention on their Saturday Night encounter with Number One Memphis. Our Wednesday complimentary selection is #561 Auburn Tigers to hang inside the generous number in their SEC showdown in Knoxville against the Volunteers.
Marc Lawrence
NBA
Play On: Philadelphia 76ers
Note: Sixers return home off last night's 13-point road loss at Minnesota to take on the Knicks in an NBA East Division battle in the City of Brotherly Love. Rest assured there is no love lost between these two rivals. Philadelphia will look to avenge an 89-81 loss suffered a month ago at New York knowing they are 5-0 ATS in this series when playing off a SU favorite loss and the Knicks off a win. What makes this play click, however, is the fact that New York is off a same season revenge win last night at Washington with a same season revenger up next against Toronto. That makes this a delectable 'revenge sandwich', and we'll bite. Stay at home with the Sixers tonight.
Jim Feist
My free pick of the day is the game between (515) ATL Hawks and (516) SAC Kings. Take "(515) ATL Hawks". Interesting game with guard Mike Bibby coming back to Sacramento after getting traded last week. The 10-year player brings a career scoring average of 16.7 points per game and much-needed leadership to a team desperately in need of a solid veteran leader. The Kings are in rebuilding mode, battling injuries and unhappiness all season. Sacramento is 5-11 ATS as a favorite. The Hawks are chasing a playoff spot in the wretched East, while the Kings are going nowhere in the rugged West. Play the Hawks!!
Dave Cokin
My free pick of the day is the game between (613) Santa Barbara and (614) Pacific. Take "(613) Santa Barbara". Creighton came through as Dave's top Tuesday play, and he's got another powerhouse play for Wednesday that's on the house. Call now to get that FREE WINNER, along with North Carolina-NC State, plus the next five days of Dave's Under the Hat selections. It's all FREE at 1-888-389-7223!..."UC Santa Barbara ran into Pacific on an incredibly hot shooting night by the Tigers, and they ended up saddling the Gauchos with a decisive home court defeat in their earlier meeting. I like the chances of UCSB turning the tables tonight. The Gauchos have done a good job on the Big West road, and this game rates virtually dead even on my numbers. Add in the motivating factor for the road team, and it's a decent spot. UC Santa Barbara plus the points."
Jimmy The Moose
Game: Minnesota Wild at Chicago Blackhawks Feb 20 2008 8:35PM
Prediction: Minnesota Wild
Reason: Both team's played and came up short last night. Minnesota has won 4 of their last 5 road games. The Wild are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. Central Division opponents. In their last 52 games vs. a team with a losing record the Wild are 36-16. Chicago has lost 5 of their last 7 home games. The Blackhawks are 8-18 in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Minnesota has won their last 4 trips to Chicago. The Wild are 19-5-1 in the last 25 meetings with Chicago. Play on the Minnesota Wild - .
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Karl Garrett
VCU (-4') at NORTHEASTERN
Winner on the Kings last night for free, as the G-Man makes it a 25-17 comp play run.
The G-Man goes to the Colonial Conference tonight, as I like the Rams of Virginia Commonwelth to record their 20th win of the season.
VCU is on a 17-8-1 spread run their last 26 games, and they did hammer Northeastern 66-44 back on January 8th as the 17-point chalk.
This number seems rather small to me considering the Huskies are just 12-13 for the year, and they have covered just 3 of 8 games on line at home this year.
The Rams need to get this win, as their weekend upset loss at home to Old Dominion doesn't sit too well from the resume building stand point as we head down to the wire towards March Madness.
VCU has gone 7-5 against the spread on the road this year, and the G-Man is all over them tonight to cover this impost and notch win #20 on the year.
3♦ VCU
Chris Jordan
North Carolina (-8') at N.C. STATE
The Tar Heels showed they?re healing slowly and making strides in this final stretch of ACC play.
Since the home loss to Duke, North Carolina has won three straight, covering two of them, and is still 12-0 on the road this season. It?s also covered eight of those games, and is 5-1 SU the last six meetings in this intra-state rivalry.
That includes a 31-point win earlier this season, at Chapel Hill, and now we?re laying single digits in Raleigh. NC State has lost three straight on the wood and versus bookmakers, and now catches a resurgent Tar Heel team at the wrong time.
NC State is mired in an 8-26 skid in its last 34 home games, and is in a 5-17 slump in its last 22 overall. Lay the road chalk in this one.
1♦ NORTH CAROLINA
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Wisconsin (-1') at ILLINOIS
On a 106-84-4 comp play run as we head to the hardwood on Wednesday.
Tonight we will go with Wisconsin minus the small number at Illinois. The Badgers have rebounded nicely after their home loss to Purdue with a pair of conference wins and covers, and Bo Ryan's gang is a positive 6-3 against the spread on the road this season.
Illinois has dropped 4 of their last 5 both straight up, and against the spread, and the Illini are a money-burning 3-8-1 against the spread at home this season.
Looking at the series numbers, it is Wisconsin that has reeled off the last three meetings, covering in two of those three.
With the road team having covered in 6 of the last 8, we have no issue laying a few points with the Badgers on the road tonight.
Play on Bucky Badger in this Big 10 showdown.
5♦ WISCONSIN
Bobby Maxwell
Utah (+8') at BYU
Hit five of our last six FREE plays and today we're on the college hardwood with a play on Utah as the Utes take on their rivals, BYU. The Utes will keep this one close as they battle the Cougars.
These two rivals know each other all too well and most of the time when these two get together it's going to be a close game. BYU scored a 55-52 win in Salt Lake City on Jan. 19 as three-point underdogs and now have to cover a big number tonight in Provo, Utah.
Of the last 10 matchups, this is the third largest spread between these two teams and Utah comes in having won four straight (3-1 ATS) and five of their last six (4-2 ATS). The Utes have won two straight on the road, beating Colorado State and Air Force, cashing as road favorites both times.
BYU has rattled off eight straight wins and just stomped UNLV at home on Saturday 74-48 as 6 1/2-point favorites.
Rivalry games always come out a lot closer than the bookmakers expect, so let's grab all these points tonight with the Utes as both teams are playing well right now. Look for this one to be close
down to the final buzzer.
3♦ UTAH
Nelly
Florida Atlantic - over Florida International
Florida International won the first meeting between these budding rivals but the Panthers shot nearly 56 percent in that game, including 58 percent from 3-point range. Those numbers are not likely to repeat for a Panthers squad that is 0-9 S/U on the road this season. Florida Atlantic has won nine of twelve home games and after starting the season 5-13, the Owls have won seven of the last nine games. Florida Atlantic is 5-1 in conference home games with the lone loss coming against division leader South Alabama and the Owls are averaging 77 points per game at home this season. This will also be a second-straight road game for Florida International and the game lines up well for Florida Atlantic as the Owls will be motivated coming off an ugly loss. Florida Atlantic swept all three meetings last season and can avenge the early season loss with a big win tonight.
James Patrick Sports
Auburn vs. Tennessee 7:30 p.m. est.
The Vols have their attention on their Saturday Night encounter with Number One Memphis. Our Wednesday complimentary selection is #561 Auburn Tigers to hang inside the generous number in their SEC showdown in Knoxville against the Volunteers.
Marc Lawrence
NBA
Play On: Philadelphia 76ers
Note: Sixers return home off last night's 13-point road loss at Minnesota to take on the Knicks in an NBA East Division battle in the City of Brotherly Love. Rest assured there is no love lost between these two rivals. Philadelphia will look to avenge an 89-81 loss suffered a month ago at New York knowing they are 5-0 ATS in this series when playing off a SU favorite loss and the Knicks off a win. What makes this play click, however, is the fact that New York is off a same season revenge win last night at Washington with a same season revenger up next against Toronto. That makes this a delectable 'revenge sandwich', and we'll bite. Stay at home with the Sixers tonight.
Jim Feist
My free pick of the day is the game between (515) ATL Hawks and (516) SAC Kings. Take "(515) ATL Hawks". Interesting game with guard Mike Bibby coming back to Sacramento after getting traded last week. The 10-year player brings a career scoring average of 16.7 points per game and much-needed leadership to a team desperately in need of a solid veteran leader. The Kings are in rebuilding mode, battling injuries and unhappiness all season. Sacramento is 5-11 ATS as a favorite. The Hawks are chasing a playoff spot in the wretched East, while the Kings are going nowhere in the rugged West. Play the Hawks!!
Dave Cokin
My free pick of the day is the game between (613) Santa Barbara and (614) Pacific. Take "(613) Santa Barbara". Creighton came through as Dave's top Tuesday play, and he's got another powerhouse play for Wednesday that's on the house. Call now to get that FREE WINNER, along with North Carolina-NC State, plus the next five days of Dave's Under the Hat selections. It's all FREE at 1-888-389-7223!..."UC Santa Barbara ran into Pacific on an incredibly hot shooting night by the Tigers, and they ended up saddling the Gauchos with a decisive home court defeat in their earlier meeting. I like the chances of UCSB turning the tables tonight. The Gauchos have done a good job on the Big West road, and this game rates virtually dead even on my numbers. Add in the motivating factor for the road team, and it's a decent spot. UC Santa Barbara plus the points."
Jimmy The Moose
Game: Minnesota Wild at Chicago Blackhawks Feb 20 2008 8:35PM
Prediction: Minnesota Wild
Reason: Both team's played and came up short last night. Minnesota has won 4 of their last 5 road games. The Wild are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. Central Division opponents. In their last 52 games vs. a team with a losing record the Wild are 36-16. Chicago has lost 5 of their last 7 home games. The Blackhawks are 8-18 in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Minnesota has won their last 4 trips to Chicago. The Wild are 19-5-1 in the last 25 meetings with Chicago. Play on the Minnesota Wild - .
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Mike Wynn
Richmond +1? Over NC-Charlotte
Razor Sharp
FLORIDA -9 over South Carolina
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MEMPHIS/L.A. CLIPPERS UNDER 198
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GRIZZLIES / CLIPPERS UNDER 197
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DETROIT TITANS +9 1/2
Nevada Sharpshooter
TULSA -18 OVER RICE
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North Carolina -9
TV Hotline
ILL. ST. -9
HD Action Hotline
1* Villanova +1
Vegas Steamline
Illinois St -9 over Evansville
Mike Wynn
Richmond +1? Over NC-Charlotte
Razor Sharp
FLORIDA -9 over South Carolina
Total 4 U
MEMPHIS/L.A. CLIPPERS UNDER 198
BIG TIME SPORTS
GRIZZLIES / CLIPPERS UNDER 197
#1 Sports
ORLANDO MAGIC + 5 1/2
Computer Sports
DETROIT TITANS +9 1/2
Nevada Sharpshooter
TULSA -18 OVER RICE
Huddle Up Sports
North Carolina -9
TV Hotline
ILL. ST. -9
HD Action Hotline
1* Villanova +1
Vegas Steamline
Illinois St -9 over Evansville
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Top Picks: 23-16-2
20* Philly -6
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10* N Iowa +8.5
10* Marquette -7.5
10* S. Florida +8
5* Youngstown St. +2
5* Hawks +6
Free B: Duke -6
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His top picks havn't been hitting lately, keep close look for turn around*
***60 Dimes out today***
Record: 65-45 OA >33-22-2 NBA<
Top Picks: 23-16-2
20* Philly -6
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10* N Iowa +8.5
10* Marquette -7.5
10* S. Florida +8
5* Youngstown St. +2
5* Hawks +6
Free B: Duke -6
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(3) North Carolina (24-2, 17-6 ATS) at N.C. State (15-10, 5-16-1 ATS)
The Tar Heels, winners of three in a row, make a short Tobacco Road trip for an Atlantic Coast Conference clash with North Carolina State, which has lost three straight.
After three straight difficult games ? a loss to Duke, an overtime win against Clemson and a one-point road win at Virginia ? North Carolina blistered Virginia Tech 92-53 on Saturday, easily covering as a 13-point home chalk. The Tar Heels (9-2, 6-5 ATS in the ACC) shot a sturdy 50 percent against Va. Tech and stifled the Hokies, who hit just 25.9 percent. North Carolina also regained its No. 1 national ranking in rebounding, finishing with a 49-21 rebounding edge.
North Carolina State lost to Clemson 71-64 Saturday catching 5? points at home for its third consecutive SU and ATS loss, all as an underdog. The Wolfpack (4-7, 2-8-1 ATS in the ACC) actually outshot the Tigers 40.4 percent to 37.1 percent, but Clemson went 9 of 20 from 3-point range, while N.C. State hit just 4 of 18 from long distance.
North Carolina is on a 3-0 run in this rivalry, including a 93-62 bashing last month as an 18?-point home favorite, ending an 0-3 ATS slide to the Wolfpack. The Tar Heels are 9-1 SU in the last 10 contests (6-4 ATS), while the underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last five clashes.
The Tar Heels, despite a dinged-up lineup lately, have almost entirely positive ATS trends, including 5-2 in ACC play and lengthy runs of 38-17 overall, 37-15-1 following a spread-cover, and 40-19-1 after a SU victory.
The Wolfpack, conversely, are on negative ATS runs of 3-7 on Wednesday, 2-5-2 versus teams with a winning road record, 8-24-2 at home (2-7-1 this season) and 1-5 in the ACC.
The over is 7-1 the last eight meetings in this series, with last month?s battle barely eclipsing the 153-point price, and the over is 5-1 the last six battles in Raleigh. For Carolina, the over is on streaks of 7-1 against teams with a winning record and 6-2 on the highway. For N.C. State, the over is on runs of 11-3 overall, 12-3 in conference play and 7-1 versus teams with a winning mark.
ATS ADVANTAGE: NORTH CAROLINA and OVER
West Virginia (18-7, 10-8-1 ATS) at Villanova (15-9, 7-14 ATS)
Two teams needing wins to firm up their NCAA Tournament resume get together when the Mountaineers travel to Villanova for a Big East contest.
West Virginia pounded Seton Hall 89-68 Sunday laying 13 points at home for its third win in the last four games (3-0-1 ATS). The Mountaineers (7-5, 6-5-1 ATS Big East) are shooting just 41.5 percent in their last five starts, while allowing 44.2 percent. But against the Pirates, they made 53.7 percent of their field goals, including 45.8 percent from 3-point range (11 of 24), and held a 47-22 rebounding edge, including 15-4 on the offensive end.
Villanova rolled past St. John?s 60-42 Saturday as a three-point road favorite for its second straight pointspread cover following an 0-6 ATS freefall (1-5 SU). The Wildcats, who bounced back from a disappointing 55-53 loss at Georgetown as a 13-point pup, finished with a 43.6 percent to 25.5 percent shooting edge.
West Virginia is on a 3-0 SU and ATS run in this series, including a 67-56 victory last month as a 1?-point home chalk. The Mountaineers are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings, and the favorite is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 in this rivalry.
The Mountaineers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 roadies, 4-1 ATS in their last five against teams with a winning record and 7-2 ATS in their last nine on the highway against teams with a home winning percentage above .600.
The Wildcats are on negative pointspread runs of 3-12 overall, 3-10 in the Big East, 0-8 at home, 2-5 after a SU win and 2-5 after a spread-cover.
For West Virginia, the under is on streaks of 9-4 overall, 5-1 on the highway and 4-1 following a SU win. For Villanova, the under is on runs of 4-0 overall, 4-1 in Big East play, 7-2 at home and 5-2 after a SU win. On the flip side, the over is 6-2 in the last eight series meetings overall and 4-0 in the last four clashes at Villanova.
ATS ADVANTAGE: WEST VIRGINIA
(5) Duke (22-2, 13-8-2 ATS) at Miami, Fla. (17-7, 11-4-2 ATS)
The Blue Devils, who just had their 12-game winning streak snapped in upset fashion, travel to South Florida for an ACC meeting with Miami, which has won two in a row.
Duke stumbled at Wake Forest 86-73 Sunday as an 8?-point road favorite, its first loss since a 65-64 overtime setback to Pittsburgh at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 20. The Blue Devils (10-1, 7-2-2 ATS in the ACC) are 1-2-2 ATS in their last five starts after covering in their first six conference outings. Duke shot 40.6 percent at Wake, seven percentage points below its season average. But the Devils lost this game at the free-throw line: all five starters fouled out, and the Demon Deacons hit 27 of 38 free throws, while Duke went just 13 of 25.
Miami squeaked past Georgia Tech 64-63 as a five-point road pup Sunday for its second straight ATS win, both on the road as an underdog. The Hurricanes (4-6, 4-4-2 ATS in the ACC) were outshot and outrebounded, but they hit 17 of 21 free throws, compared with 12 of 21 for the Yellow Jackets.
Duke is on a 6-0 run in this series (4-1-1 ATS), settling for a push earlier this month in an 88-73 home victory as a 15-point chalk. In last year?s lone meeting, the Blue Devils rolled 85-63 laying 6? points at Miami.
The Blue Devils are 0-4 ATS in their last four coming off a SU loss and 3-9-1 ATS in their last 14 Wednesday starts. However, they are 7-1-2 ATS in their last 10 games against teams with a winning percentage above .600 and 4-1 ATS in their last five on the road, all in ACC play.
The Hurricanes are on positive ATS runs of 13-4-2 overall, 5-2 at home, 9-2 after a SU win, 7-2 after a pointspread victory and 9-3-2 against teams with a winning percentage above .600 and 5-2 at home.
For Duke, the over is on streaks of 8-1 overall, 4-0 on the road, 4-0 against teams with a winning record and 4-1 following a SU loss. For Miami, the under is 8-2 in its last 10 coming off a SU win, but the over is 4-0 in its last four against winning teams. Also, each of the last four series meetings have topped the total.
ATS ADVANTAGE: OVER
(24) Kansas State (18-6, 11-7 ATS) at Nebraska (14-9, 4-11 ATS)
The Wildcats, still in the thick of the Big 12 regular-season title chase, head to Lincoln to take on Nebraska, which has dropped two in a row.
Kansas State bounced back from an upset loss at Texas Tech by ripping Missouri 100-63 Saturday as a 9?-point home favorite, avenging a 77-74 road setback to the Tigers earlier this month as a four-point chalk. The Wildcats (8-2 SU and ATS Big 12, including 3-1 SU and ATS in the last four) shot 50 percent (32 of 64) and hit 30 of 36 free throws while holding Missouri to just 37.3 percent from the floor.
Nebraska lost to Iowa State 60-52 Saturday as a two-point road underdog, falling to 1-4 ATS in its last five starts (2-3 SU). The Huskers (3-7, 2-8 ATS in the Big 12) have followed each of their four spread-covers this season with at least two ATS losses.
Kansas State is 6-4 SU and ATS the last 10 meetings in this rivalry, including a 74-59 home win two weeks ago, cashing as an 11-point chalk. But last year in Lincoln, the Huskers won 74-63 giving one point, and the home team is 10-3 ATS in the last 13 clashes. Finally, the favorite is 5-2 ATS in the last seven matchups, and the straight-up winner has cashed in each of the last 10 series battles.
The Wildcats are on positive ATS runs of 35-17 ATS in Big 12 play, 5-0 against teams with a winning percentage above .600, 6-2 after a SU win and 8-3 against teams with a winning record. On a negative note, K-State is 2-5 ATS on its last seven road trips and 3-8 ATS in its last 11 on the highway against teams with a winning home record.
The Huskers are on nothing but negative ATS runs, including 2-8 overall, 1-4 at home, 2-9 in the Big 12, 2-5 after a SU loss, 2-6 after a non-cover, 3-8 against teams with a winning record and 1-5 on Wednesday.
For K-State, the over is on tears of 6-1 in Big 12 play, 5-0 following a SU win and 4-1 on the highway. For Nebraska, the over is 5-1 in the last six at home and 5-2 in the last seven in Lincoln against teams with a losing road record. However, these teams stayed under the number earlier this month, and the under is 4-2 in the last six series meetings,
ATS ADVANTAGE: KANSAS STATE
Dallas (35-18, 21-29-3 ATS) at New Orleans (36-15, 31-19-1 ATS)
Jason Kidd is set to make his Mavericks debut tonight in New Orleans in an important battle between a pair of Southwest Division rivals clash.
After a week of speculation, Dallas finally completed its trade for Kidd yesterday, and the perennial All-Star point guard is slated to be in uniform for this contest. The Mavericks have been off since Thursday?s 109-97 loss at Phoenix as a 7?-point road underdog. The Mavs have followed up a three-game winning streak by losing three of their last four, and they?re 1-5 ATS in their last six and 2-7 ATS in their last nine.
The Hornets have been idle since last Wednesday, when they went to Milwaukee and topped the Bucks 111-107 for their fourth consecutive victory. However, New Orleans failed to cover as a six-point road favorite, dropping to 2-5 ATS in its last seven. It marked just the second time in the Hornets? last 29 games that the winner failed to cover the pointspread.
These teams have split their first two meetings this season, with the home team winning and covering in both contests. That includes the Hornets? 112-108 overtime home victory as a three-point underdog on Dec. 1 ? a result that snapped Dallas? 21-game winning streak in this rivalry, a run that spanned eight years. The Mavericks are 5-2 ATS in the last seven series clashes.
The Mavs have lost five of their last six road games both SU and ATS, falling to 12-15 on the highway for the season (11-16 ATS). The straight-up winner is 24-3 ATS in Dallas? 27 road contests. Also, Avery Johnson?s squad is 4-1 ATS in its last five on Wednesday and 37-16-1 ATS in its last 54 against divisional rivals.
New Orleans is 19-7 at home (14-11 ATS), including 8-1 in the last nine (7-2 ATS). The Hornets are on additional positive ATS runs of 41-20-1 overall, 15-5 following a SU victory, 20-8 on Wednesdays.
Dallas? offense has gone stagnant over the last five games, managing just 88.6 points per game, compared with 106.8 ppg for New Orleans in its last five. Defensively, though, the Mavs rate the edge, giving up 90.2 ppg in the last five while the Hornets are surrendering 106.4 ppg in their last five, with five of New Orleans? last seven foes scoring at least 107 points.
The over is 10-4 in New Orleans? last 14 games, but just 5-4 on the road. However, the under is 8-3 in Dallas? last 11 overall, 13-5 in its last 18 on the road, 5-0 in its last five divisional contests and 7-1-1 in the last nine series meetings, though the lone ?over? occurred in December?s meeting in New Orleans.
ATS ADVANTAGE: NEW ORLEANS
L.A. Lakers (36-17, 33-18-1 ATS) at Phoenix (37-16, 24-27-2 ATS)
A highly anticipated matchup of Pacific Division rivals is set for the US Airways Center in Phoenix, where the Suns hope to have Shaquille O?Neal on the floor for the first time since trading for the big man in a battle against Kobe Bryant and the red-hot Lakers.
Phoenix has been off since Thursday?s 109-97 rout of the Mavericks as a 7?-point home favorite. The Suns went into the All-Star Break on an 11-4 run, and they?ve followed up an 0-4-1 ATS slump with consecutive spread-covers.
The Lakers came out of the break on Monday night and crushed the Hawks 122-93 as an 11-point home favorite. Los Angeles is one of the NBA?s hottest teams, having won five in a row and eight of nine. Also, Phil Jackson?s squad is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 contests.
This is the fourth meeting of the season between these hated rivals. The Lakers pulled off upset wins in the first two, prevailing 119-98 as an eight-point road underdog on Nov. 2 and 122-115 as a 2?-point home pup on Christmas Day. However, in the most recent clash on Jan. 17 in L.A., the Suns earned a 106-98 win as a 1?-point road favorite.
The Lakers are 6-3 ATS in the last nine series meetings ? all as an underdog ? and 5-1 ATS in their last six trips to Phoenix. In fact, the visitor has cashed in five of the past six battles.
Los Angeles went on a nine-game road trip prior to the All-Star game, going 8-1 ATS (7-2 SU) to improve to 18-10 on the highway on the year (18-9-1 ATS). Additionally, the Lakers are on positive ATS streaks of 6-1 against Pacific Division rivals, 11-5-1 against the Western Conference and 6-2 when playing on back-to-back nights.
Phoenix has won 14 of its last 17 home games, but is just 6-13-1 ATS in its last 20 at US Airways Arena, including 1-4-1 ATS in the last six. The Suns are also mired in pointspread slumps of 1-4-1 on Wednesdays and 0-5-1 when playing on three or more days? rest.
The Suns have topped the total in nine of their last 12 outing, including the last three in a row overall and three of the last four at home. The over is also on runs of 4-0 for Phoenix on Wednesday, 6-2 for the Lakers against the Pacific Division and 4-1 in this rivalry, with the one ?under? coming in the most recent meeting a month ago.
ATS ADVANTAGE: L.A. LAKERS and OVER
Boston (41-20, 31-18-2 ATS) at Golden State (32-21, 22-31 ATS)
The Celtics continue their five-game Western Conference road trip with a battle against the high-scoring Warriors in Golden State.
Boston?s journey began with last night?s 124-108 loss in Denver as a one-point road favorite, snapping a five-game winning streak. It was the Celtics? first loss of the season to a Western Conference foe after 16 straight victories (10-6 ATS). Despite last night?s setback, Boston is still 7-2 in its last nine (6-2-1 ATS).
Golden State is coming off last night?s 119-109 loss at Utah, falling as a seven-point road underdog. The Warriors won three straight home games going into the All-Star break, beating the Kings, Wizards and Suns by a combined eight points. However, they failed to cash as a favorite in all three contests, and after last night?s setback, they?re now 2-9 ATS in their last 11, including five consecutive non-covers. Over the last month, Golden State is 12-5 SU, but 5-12 ATS.
These teams met back on Nov. 21 in Boston, and the Celtics cruised to a 105-82 victory as a 10?-point home chalk, snapping a three-game losing skid to the Warriors. The home team is 7-1 in the last eight series meetings (4-4 ATS). Also, although the favorite has cashed in the last two series battles, the underdog is 12-3 ATS in the last 15 head-to-head matchups.
Tuesday?s defeat at Denver aside, the Celtics are still an NBA-best 18-6 on the road (15-8-1 ATS), and going back to last year, they?re 48-20-1 ATS outside of Beantown. Boston is also on ATS tears of 5-1 versus the Pacific Division and 22-8-1 when playing on back-to-back nights (7-3-1 this year).
The Warriors are 17-9 at home, including 9-2 in the last 11. However, they?re 9-17 ATS at Oracle Arena this season, including 1-8 ATS in their last nine. Golden State is also 0-5 ATS in its last five against Atlantic Division foes and 1-5 ATS in its last six on Wednesday.
The Warriors, who have scored at least 105 points in 17 consecutive games, have topped the total in 12 of their last 14 overall, including four of their last five at home. The over is also on runs of 7-1 for Golden State against the Eastern Conference, 37-17-1 for Golden State on Wednesday, 9-3 for Boston against the Western Conference and 4-0 for Boston on Wednesday.
ATS ADVANTAGE: BOSTON and OVER
(3) North Carolina (24-2, 17-6 ATS) at N.C. State (15-10, 5-16-1 ATS)
The Tar Heels, winners of three in a row, make a short Tobacco Road trip for an Atlantic Coast Conference clash with North Carolina State, which has lost three straight.
After three straight difficult games ? a loss to Duke, an overtime win against Clemson and a one-point road win at Virginia ? North Carolina blistered Virginia Tech 92-53 on Saturday, easily covering as a 13-point home chalk. The Tar Heels (9-2, 6-5 ATS in the ACC) shot a sturdy 50 percent against Va. Tech and stifled the Hokies, who hit just 25.9 percent. North Carolina also regained its No. 1 national ranking in rebounding, finishing with a 49-21 rebounding edge.
North Carolina State lost to Clemson 71-64 Saturday catching 5? points at home for its third consecutive SU and ATS loss, all as an underdog. The Wolfpack (4-7, 2-8-1 ATS in the ACC) actually outshot the Tigers 40.4 percent to 37.1 percent, but Clemson went 9 of 20 from 3-point range, while N.C. State hit just 4 of 18 from long distance.
North Carolina is on a 3-0 run in this rivalry, including a 93-62 bashing last month as an 18?-point home favorite, ending an 0-3 ATS slide to the Wolfpack. The Tar Heels are 9-1 SU in the last 10 contests (6-4 ATS), while the underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last five clashes.
The Tar Heels, despite a dinged-up lineup lately, have almost entirely positive ATS trends, including 5-2 in ACC play and lengthy runs of 38-17 overall, 37-15-1 following a spread-cover, and 40-19-1 after a SU victory.
The Wolfpack, conversely, are on negative ATS runs of 3-7 on Wednesday, 2-5-2 versus teams with a winning road record, 8-24-2 at home (2-7-1 this season) and 1-5 in the ACC.
The over is 7-1 the last eight meetings in this series, with last month?s battle barely eclipsing the 153-point price, and the over is 5-1 the last six battles in Raleigh. For Carolina, the over is on streaks of 7-1 against teams with a winning record and 6-2 on the highway. For N.C. State, the over is on runs of 11-3 overall, 12-3 in conference play and 7-1 versus teams with a winning mark.
ATS ADVANTAGE: NORTH CAROLINA and OVER
West Virginia (18-7, 10-8-1 ATS) at Villanova (15-9, 7-14 ATS)
Two teams needing wins to firm up their NCAA Tournament resume get together when the Mountaineers travel to Villanova for a Big East contest.
West Virginia pounded Seton Hall 89-68 Sunday laying 13 points at home for its third win in the last four games (3-0-1 ATS). The Mountaineers (7-5, 6-5-1 ATS Big East) are shooting just 41.5 percent in their last five starts, while allowing 44.2 percent. But against the Pirates, they made 53.7 percent of their field goals, including 45.8 percent from 3-point range (11 of 24), and held a 47-22 rebounding edge, including 15-4 on the offensive end.
Villanova rolled past St. John?s 60-42 Saturday as a three-point road favorite for its second straight pointspread cover following an 0-6 ATS freefall (1-5 SU). The Wildcats, who bounced back from a disappointing 55-53 loss at Georgetown as a 13-point pup, finished with a 43.6 percent to 25.5 percent shooting edge.
West Virginia is on a 3-0 SU and ATS run in this series, including a 67-56 victory last month as a 1?-point home chalk. The Mountaineers are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings, and the favorite is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 in this rivalry.
The Mountaineers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 roadies, 4-1 ATS in their last five against teams with a winning record and 7-2 ATS in their last nine on the highway against teams with a home winning percentage above .600.
The Wildcats are on negative pointspread runs of 3-12 overall, 3-10 in the Big East, 0-8 at home, 2-5 after a SU win and 2-5 after a spread-cover.
For West Virginia, the under is on streaks of 9-4 overall, 5-1 on the highway and 4-1 following a SU win. For Villanova, the under is on runs of 4-0 overall, 4-1 in Big East play, 7-2 at home and 5-2 after a SU win. On the flip side, the over is 6-2 in the last eight series meetings overall and 4-0 in the last four clashes at Villanova.
ATS ADVANTAGE: WEST VIRGINIA
(5) Duke (22-2, 13-8-2 ATS) at Miami, Fla. (17-7, 11-4-2 ATS)
The Blue Devils, who just had their 12-game winning streak snapped in upset fashion, travel to South Florida for an ACC meeting with Miami, which has won two in a row.
Duke stumbled at Wake Forest 86-73 Sunday as an 8?-point road favorite, its first loss since a 65-64 overtime setback to Pittsburgh at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 20. The Blue Devils (10-1, 7-2-2 ATS in the ACC) are 1-2-2 ATS in their last five starts after covering in their first six conference outings. Duke shot 40.6 percent at Wake, seven percentage points below its season average. But the Devils lost this game at the free-throw line: all five starters fouled out, and the Demon Deacons hit 27 of 38 free throws, while Duke went just 13 of 25.
Miami squeaked past Georgia Tech 64-63 as a five-point road pup Sunday for its second straight ATS win, both on the road as an underdog. The Hurricanes (4-6, 4-4-2 ATS in the ACC) were outshot and outrebounded, but they hit 17 of 21 free throws, compared with 12 of 21 for the Yellow Jackets.
Duke is on a 6-0 run in this series (4-1-1 ATS), settling for a push earlier this month in an 88-73 home victory as a 15-point chalk. In last year?s lone meeting, the Blue Devils rolled 85-63 laying 6? points at Miami.
The Blue Devils are 0-4 ATS in their last four coming off a SU loss and 3-9-1 ATS in their last 14 Wednesday starts. However, they are 7-1-2 ATS in their last 10 games against teams with a winning percentage above .600 and 4-1 ATS in their last five on the road, all in ACC play.
The Hurricanes are on positive ATS runs of 13-4-2 overall, 5-2 at home, 9-2 after a SU win, 7-2 after a pointspread victory and 9-3-2 against teams with a winning percentage above .600 and 5-2 at home.
For Duke, the over is on streaks of 8-1 overall, 4-0 on the road, 4-0 against teams with a winning record and 4-1 following a SU loss. For Miami, the under is 8-2 in its last 10 coming off a SU win, but the over is 4-0 in its last four against winning teams. Also, each of the last four series meetings have topped the total.
ATS ADVANTAGE: OVER
(24) Kansas State (18-6, 11-7 ATS) at Nebraska (14-9, 4-11 ATS)
The Wildcats, still in the thick of the Big 12 regular-season title chase, head to Lincoln to take on Nebraska, which has dropped two in a row.
Kansas State bounced back from an upset loss at Texas Tech by ripping Missouri 100-63 Saturday as a 9?-point home favorite, avenging a 77-74 road setback to the Tigers earlier this month as a four-point chalk. The Wildcats (8-2 SU and ATS Big 12, including 3-1 SU and ATS in the last four) shot 50 percent (32 of 64) and hit 30 of 36 free throws while holding Missouri to just 37.3 percent from the floor.
Nebraska lost to Iowa State 60-52 Saturday as a two-point road underdog, falling to 1-4 ATS in its last five starts (2-3 SU). The Huskers (3-7, 2-8 ATS in the Big 12) have followed each of their four spread-covers this season with at least two ATS losses.
Kansas State is 6-4 SU and ATS the last 10 meetings in this rivalry, including a 74-59 home win two weeks ago, cashing as an 11-point chalk. But last year in Lincoln, the Huskers won 74-63 giving one point, and the home team is 10-3 ATS in the last 13 clashes. Finally, the favorite is 5-2 ATS in the last seven matchups, and the straight-up winner has cashed in each of the last 10 series battles.
The Wildcats are on positive ATS runs of 35-17 ATS in Big 12 play, 5-0 against teams with a winning percentage above .600, 6-2 after a SU win and 8-3 against teams with a winning record. On a negative note, K-State is 2-5 ATS on its last seven road trips and 3-8 ATS in its last 11 on the highway against teams with a winning home record.
The Huskers are on nothing but negative ATS runs, including 2-8 overall, 1-4 at home, 2-9 in the Big 12, 2-5 after a SU loss, 2-6 after a non-cover, 3-8 against teams with a winning record and 1-5 on Wednesday.
For K-State, the over is on tears of 6-1 in Big 12 play, 5-0 following a SU win and 4-1 on the highway. For Nebraska, the over is 5-1 in the last six at home and 5-2 in the last seven in Lincoln against teams with a losing road record. However, these teams stayed under the number earlier this month, and the under is 4-2 in the last six series meetings,
ATS ADVANTAGE: KANSAS STATE
Dallas (35-18, 21-29-3 ATS) at New Orleans (36-15, 31-19-1 ATS)
Jason Kidd is set to make his Mavericks debut tonight in New Orleans in an important battle between a pair of Southwest Division rivals clash.
After a week of speculation, Dallas finally completed its trade for Kidd yesterday, and the perennial All-Star point guard is slated to be in uniform for this contest. The Mavericks have been off since Thursday?s 109-97 loss at Phoenix as a 7?-point road underdog. The Mavs have followed up a three-game winning streak by losing three of their last four, and they?re 1-5 ATS in their last six and 2-7 ATS in their last nine.
The Hornets have been idle since last Wednesday, when they went to Milwaukee and topped the Bucks 111-107 for their fourth consecutive victory. However, New Orleans failed to cover as a six-point road favorite, dropping to 2-5 ATS in its last seven. It marked just the second time in the Hornets? last 29 games that the winner failed to cover the pointspread.
These teams have split their first two meetings this season, with the home team winning and covering in both contests. That includes the Hornets? 112-108 overtime home victory as a three-point underdog on Dec. 1 ? a result that snapped Dallas? 21-game winning streak in this rivalry, a run that spanned eight years. The Mavericks are 5-2 ATS in the last seven series clashes.
The Mavs have lost five of their last six road games both SU and ATS, falling to 12-15 on the highway for the season (11-16 ATS). The straight-up winner is 24-3 ATS in Dallas? 27 road contests. Also, Avery Johnson?s squad is 4-1 ATS in its last five on Wednesday and 37-16-1 ATS in its last 54 against divisional rivals.
New Orleans is 19-7 at home (14-11 ATS), including 8-1 in the last nine (7-2 ATS). The Hornets are on additional positive ATS runs of 41-20-1 overall, 15-5 following a SU victory, 20-8 on Wednesdays.
Dallas? offense has gone stagnant over the last five games, managing just 88.6 points per game, compared with 106.8 ppg for New Orleans in its last five. Defensively, though, the Mavs rate the edge, giving up 90.2 ppg in the last five while the Hornets are surrendering 106.4 ppg in their last five, with five of New Orleans? last seven foes scoring at least 107 points.
The over is 10-4 in New Orleans? last 14 games, but just 5-4 on the road. However, the under is 8-3 in Dallas? last 11 overall, 13-5 in its last 18 on the road, 5-0 in its last five divisional contests and 7-1-1 in the last nine series meetings, though the lone ?over? occurred in December?s meeting in New Orleans.
ATS ADVANTAGE: NEW ORLEANS
L.A. Lakers (36-17, 33-18-1 ATS) at Phoenix (37-16, 24-27-2 ATS)
A highly anticipated matchup of Pacific Division rivals is set for the US Airways Center in Phoenix, where the Suns hope to have Shaquille O?Neal on the floor for the first time since trading for the big man in a battle against Kobe Bryant and the red-hot Lakers.
Phoenix has been off since Thursday?s 109-97 rout of the Mavericks as a 7?-point home favorite. The Suns went into the All-Star Break on an 11-4 run, and they?ve followed up an 0-4-1 ATS slump with consecutive spread-covers.
The Lakers came out of the break on Monday night and crushed the Hawks 122-93 as an 11-point home favorite. Los Angeles is one of the NBA?s hottest teams, having won five in a row and eight of nine. Also, Phil Jackson?s squad is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 contests.
This is the fourth meeting of the season between these hated rivals. The Lakers pulled off upset wins in the first two, prevailing 119-98 as an eight-point road underdog on Nov. 2 and 122-115 as a 2?-point home pup on Christmas Day. However, in the most recent clash on Jan. 17 in L.A., the Suns earned a 106-98 win as a 1?-point road favorite.
The Lakers are 6-3 ATS in the last nine series meetings ? all as an underdog ? and 5-1 ATS in their last six trips to Phoenix. In fact, the visitor has cashed in five of the past six battles.
Los Angeles went on a nine-game road trip prior to the All-Star game, going 8-1 ATS (7-2 SU) to improve to 18-10 on the highway on the year (18-9-1 ATS). Additionally, the Lakers are on positive ATS streaks of 6-1 against Pacific Division rivals, 11-5-1 against the Western Conference and 6-2 when playing on back-to-back nights.
Phoenix has won 14 of its last 17 home games, but is just 6-13-1 ATS in its last 20 at US Airways Arena, including 1-4-1 ATS in the last six. The Suns are also mired in pointspread slumps of 1-4-1 on Wednesdays and 0-5-1 when playing on three or more days? rest.
The Suns have topped the total in nine of their last 12 outing, including the last three in a row overall and three of the last four at home. The over is also on runs of 4-0 for Phoenix on Wednesday, 6-2 for the Lakers against the Pacific Division and 4-1 in this rivalry, with the one ?under? coming in the most recent meeting a month ago.
ATS ADVANTAGE: L.A. LAKERS and OVER
Boston (41-20, 31-18-2 ATS) at Golden State (32-21, 22-31 ATS)
The Celtics continue their five-game Western Conference road trip with a battle against the high-scoring Warriors in Golden State.
Boston?s journey began with last night?s 124-108 loss in Denver as a one-point road favorite, snapping a five-game winning streak. It was the Celtics? first loss of the season to a Western Conference foe after 16 straight victories (10-6 ATS). Despite last night?s setback, Boston is still 7-2 in its last nine (6-2-1 ATS).
Golden State is coming off last night?s 119-109 loss at Utah, falling as a seven-point road underdog. The Warriors won three straight home games going into the All-Star break, beating the Kings, Wizards and Suns by a combined eight points. However, they failed to cash as a favorite in all three contests, and after last night?s setback, they?re now 2-9 ATS in their last 11, including five consecutive non-covers. Over the last month, Golden State is 12-5 SU, but 5-12 ATS.
These teams met back on Nov. 21 in Boston, and the Celtics cruised to a 105-82 victory as a 10?-point home chalk, snapping a three-game losing skid to the Warriors. The home team is 7-1 in the last eight series meetings (4-4 ATS). Also, although the favorite has cashed in the last two series battles, the underdog is 12-3 ATS in the last 15 head-to-head matchups.
Tuesday?s defeat at Denver aside, the Celtics are still an NBA-best 18-6 on the road (15-8-1 ATS), and going back to last year, they?re 48-20-1 ATS outside of Beantown. Boston is also on ATS tears of 5-1 versus the Pacific Division and 22-8-1 when playing on back-to-back nights (7-3-1 this year).
The Warriors are 17-9 at home, including 9-2 in the last 11. However, they?re 9-17 ATS at Oracle Arena this season, including 1-8 ATS in their last nine. Golden State is also 0-5 ATS in its last five against Atlantic Division foes and 1-5 ATS in its last six on Wednesday.
The Warriors, who have scored at least 105 points in 17 consecutive games, have topped the total in 12 of their last 14 overall, including four of their last five at home. The over is also on runs of 7-1 for Golden State against the Eastern Conference, 37-17-1 for Golden State on Wednesday, 9-3 for Boston against the Western Conference and 4-0 for Boston on Wednesday.
ATS ADVANTAGE: BOSTON and OVER
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Atlanta Hawks at Sacramento Kings
Wednesday, February 20th, 10:05 PM ET
Hawks drop in class following atrocious 29-point loss at the Lakers last night. Kings came up with a rare road win last night in Portland now come home to face a team they just completed a major trade with. That has to be a distraction and the Kings get distracted enough, going 19-33 ATS as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
Play on: Atlanta
Atlanta Hawks at Sacramento Kings
Wednesday, February 20th, 10:05 PM ET
Hawks drop in class following atrocious 29-point loss at the Lakers last night. Kings came up with a rare road win last night in Portland now come home to face a team they just completed a major trade with. That has to be a distraction and the Kings get distracted enough, going 19-33 ATS as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
Play on: Atlanta
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Richmond Spiders + 1 over Charlotte 49ers
Charlotte (14-10, 5-5) at Richmond (13-10, 6-4) enters off a 69-66 win at (16-8) Duquesne, holding the A-10's top scoring team 13 points below its average. Spiders won at 49ers 64-58 on 02/02.
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West Virginia Mountaineers - 1 over (at) Villanova Wildcats
Villanova (15-9, 5-7) vs.West Virginia (18-7, 7-5) is 3-1 last four road games, the loss coming at No.25 Pittsburgh 55-54 on 02/07. Mountaineers are 3-0 over Wildcats over last three seasons.
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UAB Blazers - 3.5 over Houston Cougars
Houston (19-5, 8-2) at UAB (17-8, 7-3) is 11-1 at home off losing to No.1 (25-0) Memphis 79-78 on Saturday. The Blazers are 3-0 (2-1 ATS) over the Cougars last three home meetings.
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Wisconsin Badgers - 1.5 over (at) Illinois Fighting Illini
Illinois (11-15, 3-10) vs. Wisconsin (21-4, 11-2) is 6-1 last seven road games including wins at No.7 Texas 67-66 and at No.15 Indiana 68-66. Badgers have won last three meetings.
Richmond Spiders + 1 over Charlotte 49ers
Charlotte (14-10, 5-5) at Richmond (13-10, 6-4) enters off a 69-66 win at (16-8) Duquesne, holding the A-10's top scoring team 13 points below its average. Spiders won at 49ers 64-58 on 02/02.
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West Virginia Mountaineers - 1 over (at) Villanova Wildcats
Villanova (15-9, 5-7) vs.West Virginia (18-7, 7-5) is 3-1 last four road games, the loss coming at No.25 Pittsburgh 55-54 on 02/07. Mountaineers are 3-0 over Wildcats over last three seasons.
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UAB Blazers - 3.5 over Houston Cougars
Houston (19-5, 8-2) at UAB (17-8, 7-3) is 11-1 at home off losing to No.1 (25-0) Memphis 79-78 on Saturday. The Blazers are 3-0 (2-1 ATS) over the Cougars last three home meetings.
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Wisconsin Badgers - 1.5 over (at) Illinois Fighting Illini
Illinois (11-15, 3-10) vs. Wisconsin (21-4, 11-2) is 6-1 last seven road games including wins at No.7 Texas 67-66 and at No.15 Indiana 68-66. Badgers have won last three meetings.
