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Pittsburgh (7-3, 4-6 ATS) at Cincinnati (1-8-1, 4-6 ATS)

The Steelers, hoping to regain their early-season form in a third straight home game, take on the lowly Bengals in an AFC North contest at Heinz Field.

Pittsburgh got a field goal in the final seconds last week to beat San Diego 11-10 as a 4½-point home chalk, failing to cover after a fumble-return TD was controversially waived off on the Chargers’ ensuring series as time ran out. QB Ben Roethlisberger (31 of 41, 308 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs) led a turnover-free offense that nearly doubled San Diego in total yards (410-218), but the Steelers failed to find the end zone, scoring on three field goals and a safety.

Prior to last week, the SU winner had cashed in five straight Pittsburgh games.

Cincinnati came off its bye and forged a 13-13 tie with Philadelphia on Sunday, cashing as a heavy 9½-point home pup for its second consecutive spread-cover. The Bengals scored just three points in the second half and were outgained 391-282 overall, but they picked off Eagles QB Donovan McNabb three times en route to a 4-1 edge in turnovers, helping them stay in the game.

The Steelers field the league’s leading defense in total yards allowed (238.1 per game), passing yards (169.2) and rushing yards (68.9), and they are second in points allowed (15.0). The Bengals, meanwhile, are giving up 24.9 ppg (24th) while averaging a paltry 13.8 ppg on offense, rating 31st, above only the reeling Raiders.

Pittsburgh is on a 4-0 SU and ATS surge in this rivalry, including a 38-10 blitzing a month ago laying nine points on the road. In fact, the road team has gone 7-1 ATS in the last eight series clashes. Also, the SU winner has cashed in each of the last 10 head-to-head meetings.

The Steelers are on a 1-3 ATS skid overall and are on additional pointspread slides of 0-4 at Heinz Field, 1-5 in November contests and 2-6 on grass. The Bengals are on ATS declines of 1-6 against the AFC, 2-8 after a spread-cover and 2-6 inside the division, but they carry positive ATS trends of 16-5-1 in November and 11-5 on the road against teams with a winning home record.

The over for Pittsburgh is on runs of 44-16-2 at home, 8-2 against AFC foes and 5-2 in division play, and in this rivalry, the over is on a 5-1 stretch at Heinz Field. Finally, last month’s meeting in Cincinnati flew over the posted price of 36½.

ATS ADVANTAGE: OVER

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

(23) Miami, Fla. (7-3, 5-4 ATS) at Georgia Tech (7-3, 5-2-1 ATS)

Miami, seeking its sixth straight victory, travels to Atlanta for a key ACC Coastal Division showdown against Georgia Tech.

The Hurricanes held off Virginia Tech 16-14 last Thursday night for their fifth consecutive victory, but they failed to cover as a four-point home chalk, halting a three-game ATS run. It was a defensive battle throughout, with Virginia Tech narrowly outgaining Miami 250-247 overall, but the ‘Canes pulled away from a 7-7 halftime tie with three second-half field goals before the Hokies got a late touchdown. QB Robert Marve (7 of 16, 121 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs) was unimpressive, but Miami did finish with a 123-77 edge in rushing yards.

The Yellow Jackets tumbled to North Carolina 28-7 two weekends ago as a 5½-point road pup, falling to 1-2 SU and 0-2-1 ATS in their last three starts. Georgia Tech rolled up a whopping 326 yards rushing (6.0 ypc) and finished with a 423-314 edge in total yards, but lost the turnover battle 3-0 in falling behind 21-0. RB Jonathan Dwyer (22 carries, 157 yards) paced the Jackets, scoring on an 85-yard TD run in the fourth quarter.

Miami’s defense is among the top 15 in the country in total yards allowed (279.8 per game, 9th), rushing yards allowed (103.2, 13th) and passing yards allowed (176.6, 15th). However, Georgia Tech ranks eighth nationally in rushing (250.7 ypg) and 17th in yards per carry (5.1).

Georgia Tech has won and covered the last three in this rivalry, including a 17-14 road win catching two points last year, and the road team is on a 4-1 ATS uptick in the last five meetings between these two.

With the non-cover against Virginia Tech, the Hurricanes are now on a 7-16-1 ATS slide in ACC play, but they are on positive pointspread runs of 5-0 overall on the highway and 4-0 in roadies against teams with a winning home record. The Yellow Jackets are on ATS surges of 5-2-1 overall, 4-1-1 after a SU loss and 14-6-1 after a non-cover, but they are in ATS ruts of 2-5-1 at home, 1-7 coming off a bye, 1-4 on Thursday and 2-5-1 against winning teams.

The under for Miami is on streaks of 45-22 overall, 9-2 on Thursday, 4-1 on grass and 20-6 in November, and the under for Georgia Tech is on stretches of 4-1 overall, 5-0 after a bye, 6-1 in the ACC and 15-4 on Thursday. Finally, four of the past five clashes in this rivalry have stayed low.

ATS ADVANTAGE: UNDER

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Southern Illinois (2-0, 1-0 ATS) vs. (10) Duke (3-0, 1-2 ATS)

(at New York)

Duke returns to the court for the first time since surviving a scare at home against Rhode Island on Sunday when it meets Southern Illinois in the opening round of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic at Madison Square Garden.

The Blue Devils needed to make four free throws in the waning moments to rally past Rhode Island 82-79, coming up way short as a 25½-point home favorite. The Blue Devils shot 45.5 percent from the field, missing 13 of 17 tries from the three-point line, while allowing Rhode Island to make 54.7 percent of its shots (10-for-14 from long range). But they won the game at the charity stripe, going 28-for-32 on foul shots compared with 11-for-16 for the Rams.

Duke, which has scored at least 80 points in all three of its contests, has failed to cash in five of its last six games going back to last year’s ACC Tournament, and the Blue Devils are 4-11-1 ATS in their last 16 lined outings (all as a favorite).

Southern Illinois opened the season last week with home victories on consecutive days, knocking off California (Pennsylvania) 66-52 in a non-lined contest and topping UMass 80-73 as a five-point chalk. The SU winner is 31-3-1 ATS in Southern Illinois games going back to the beginning of last season.

The Salukis are 13-6 SU in their last 19 games, going 11-6-1 ATS in lined contests during this stretch. They’re also 5-2 ATS in their last seven neutral-site affairs and 5-2 ATS in their last seven after a SU victory. Meanwhile, in addition to its ongoing 3-10-1 ATS funk, Duke is in the midst of pointspread downturns of 7-20 at neutral sites, 1-4 in non-conference play and 2-8-1 after a SU win.

For Southern Illinois, the under is on streaks of 12-5-1 in non-conference play, 19-7 at neutral sites, 5-0 on Thursdays and 45-22 following a spread-cover. Also, Duke sports “under� runs of 8-1 overall, 7-0 at neutral sites and 36-17 in non-league action.

ATS ADVANTAGE: SOUTHERN ILLINOIS and UNDER

Michigan (2-0, 1-0 ATS) vs. (4) UCLA (2-0, 0-2 ATS)

(at New York)

Michigan and UCLA get together for a non-conference clash for the seventh straight season, this time at Madison Square Garden in the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic.

The Wolverines, who are coming off an ugly 10-22 season (11-19 ATS) in coach John Beilein’s first campaign, opened this year with a pair of 20-plus-point routs of Michigan Tech (77-55) and Northeastern (76-56) on Nov. 11 and 12, cashing as a six-point home chalk against Northeastern.

UCLA followed up last Wednesday’s 82-58 rout of Florida A&M with a hard-fought 64-59 victory over Miami (Ohio) the following night, both at home. The Bruins failed to cover the spread in both contests, falling short as a 37-point and a 16½-point favorite. UCLA, which has made three straight trips to the Final Four, is 99-17 SU since the start of the 2005-06 season, including three straight wins and covers over Michigan.

Going back to 2004, the Bruins have won four straight meetings against the Wolverines (3-1 ATS), including last year’s 69-54 rout as a 12½-point road chalk. In that contest, UCLA outshot Michigan 49 percent to 31.3 percent.

UCLA has failed to cash in five of its last six lined games dating to last year’s NCAA Tournament, all against non-conference foes. The Bruins are also 2-5 ATS in their last seven neutral-site contests, but they’re on ATS rolls of 4-1-1 against the Big Ten and 8-2 on Thursdays. Meanwhile, Michigan is 1-5 ATS in its last six at neutral sites and 3-13 in its last 16 non-conference games.

The under is 7-1 in Michigan’s last eight overall and 5-1 in UCLA’s last six against the Big Ten, but the over is 9-3 in Michigan’s last 12 non-league battles and 4-1 in UCLA’s last five lined games overall. Finally, the over is 4-2 in the last six head-to-head meetings that have featured a posted total.

ATS ADVANTAGE: UCLA

(19) USC (2-0, 1-1 ATS) vs. Seton Hall (2-0, 1-0 ATS)

(at Puerto Rico)

Seton Hall, which started last season 6-0, looks to remain perfect when it takes on 19th-ranked USC in the opening round of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off.

The Pirates dropped nine of its final 11 games last season (3-8 ATS), but has gotten off to a solid start this year with blowout home wins over Saint Francis (88-61 in a non-lined contest) and Columbia (71-50 as a 14-point chalk). Seton Hall shot a combined 57.5 percent in the two wins, but the opponents made 49 percent of their shots.

USC followed up a 78-55 season-opening home win over UC Irvine with Tuesday’s 73-60 home victory over New Mexico State. The Trojans, who shot 46 percent in the two wins and held the opposition to 34.5 percent, cashed as an 18-point favorite against Irvine, but came up short as a 15½-point chalk versus New Mexico State. Tim Floyd’s squad has alternated spread-covers in its last seven games going back to March.

The Trojans are 21-10 ATS in their last 31 non-conference games and 6-2 ATS in their last eight after a non-cover. On the flip side, Seton Hall is mired in pointspread slumps of 4-8 overall, 4-17 at neutral sites, 1-4-1 in non-conference play and 3-7 on Thursdays.

The under is 26-10 in USC’s last 36 non-conference games, 7-1 in USC’s last eight at neutral sites and 5-0 in Seton Hall’s last five lined contests overall. However, the Pirates have topped the total in seven of eight on Thursday and four of five in non-Big East action.

ATS ADVANTAGE: USC

NBA

Detroit (8-3, 6-5 ATS) at Boston (10-2, 5-7 ATS)

The defending NBA champion Celtics take on the Pistons, who will return to the TD Banknorth Garden for the first time since last season’s Eastern Conference finals.

Boston, minus Kevin Garnett who was serving a league-imposed one-game suspension, held off New York 110-101 Tuesday night to narrowly cover as an eight-point chalk, halting a four-game ATS slide. The Celtics, who are shooting 44.7 percent from the field for the season, were well above that against the Knicks, hitting a 53.2 percent clip (42 of 79).

Detroit claimed a 96-89 victory over Cleveland as a 2½-point favorite last night, moving to 4-1 SU and ATS in its last five games. The Pistons, who are shooting 44.8 percent from the field on the season, hit at a 50.7 percent clip against the Cavs, paced by 23 points from the recently acquired Allen Iverson. Detroit trailed by two after three quarters, but outscored the Cavs by nine in the final frame.

Boston dropped Detroit 88-76 earlier this month as a one-point road pup, giving the road team a 5-1 ATS mark in the last six meetings of this rivalry, dating to last season’s playoff series. The Pistons are 5-2 ATS on their last seven trips to the Garden.

The Celtics are on ATS skids of 1-4 overall, 1-4 at home and 5-12 against the Central Division, but they are on pointspread runs of 11-3 against winning teams and 7-3 after a spread-cover. The Pistons are on ATS streaks of 6-0 on the road against teams with a winning home mark and 7-2 overall on the road.

The under for Boston is on a 9-2 run against winning teams, and for Detroit, the under is also 9-2 in its last 11 against winning teams and is on a 13-4 tear playing on the second of back-to-back nights. And in this rivalry, the under is on runs of 9-2 overall and 6-2 in Boston.

ATS ADVANTAGE: UNDER

L.A. Lakers (8-1, 6-3 ATS) at Phoenix (8-4, 6-6 ATS)

The red-hot Lakers head to the desert southwest for their first meeting of the season against the rival Suns.

Los Angeles fended off Chicago 116-109 Tuesday night, failing to cash as a healthy 13-point favorite, their second straight non-cover after a four-game ATS surge. Pau Gasol carried the Lakers with a season-high 34 points. Los Angeles currently sports the league’s third-best offensive attack (104.9 ppg) and third-best defense (91.3 ppg), holding opponents to 41.5 percent shooting overall (second) and 33.2 percent from 3-point range.

Phoenix lost to Utah 109-97 Monday night catching two points on the road, dropping to 1-4 ATS in its last five contests. The Suns got killed on the boards, getting outrebounded 47-26 for the game and outscored by 21 points over the last three quarters. That said, Phoenix still leads the league in field-goal percentage, at 49.9 percent.

Los Angeles is on a 4-1 ATS run (3-2 SU) in this Pacific Division rivalry, but the two teams haven’t met since last February, when L.A. outgunned the Suns 130-124 getting 3½ points on the road. The Lakers are 6-1 ATS in their last seven trips to Phoenix, and the road team is on a 5-1 ATS uptick in this rivalry.

The Lakers are on ATS streaks of 4-1 after a SU win, 20-7-1 against the Western Conference and 24-11-1 on the road. The Suns are on a 1-4 ATS slide, but they sport positive ATS trends of 7-2 playing on two days’ rest, 10-3 after a non-cover and 7-3 after a SU loss.

The over for Los Angeles is on runs of 5-1 overall and 5-1 against winning teams, and the over for Phoenix is on streaks of 4-1 playing on two days’ rest and 4-1 against winning teams. Finally, in this rivalry, the total has gone high in five of the last six meetings and is on a 4-0 run in Phoenix.

ATS ADVANTAGE: OVER

Responses

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Marc Lawrence

Play On: UCLA

Note The Bruins battle the Wolverines in the Semifinal Round of the 2K Hoops Classic at Madison Square Garden Thursday evening with a lot of support on their side. For openers, UCLA is 21-9 ATS in game under head coach Ben Howland when they are off a win-no-cover. In addition Michigan is 1-12 ATS in games off a win of 5 or more points when facing a PAC 10 opponent and 0-7 ATS with revenge against PAC 10 foes. Look for the Bruins stifling defense to shut down the Wolves here tonight.

 
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Jimmy The Moose

Chicago Blackhawks at Dallas Stars
Prediction: Over

Chicago has played over the total in 6 of their last 8 games. The over is a profitable 11-5 on the year for the Blackhawks. On the road the over is 4-1. The Stars have played over the total in 5 of their 6 home games so far this season. In their last 5 vs. Central Division opponents the over is 4-1. The over is 4-0 in their last 4 games played with 3 or more days of rest between action. The over is 5-1-1 in Chicago’s last 7 trips to Dallas. The over is 3-1 in the last 4 meetings overall between the clubs. Play the over.

 
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Brian Hansen

Miami FL at Georgia Tech
Prediction: Over

This game has a lot of meaning for both teams; the 23rd-ranked Hurricanes, ranked for the first time in more than two years, can move closer to securing the ACC Coastal Division title as they visit the Yellow Jackets on Thursday night. It’s interesting to note that Georgia Tech has seen the total go over the posted number in both games they’ve played this season in a home game where the total is 42 or less, and I expect both teams to come out firing on all cylinders; play on the OVER!

 
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Sportsbettingstats

Miami at Georgia Tech

Last week the Hurricanes beat Virginia Tech 16-14 while the Yellow Jackets had the week off. The Hurricanes are back in the top 25 for the first time in two years and they can win the ACC Coastal Division title if they win tonight and next week at North Carolina State. They can actually win the division tonight, but several scenarios need to fall into place. Tech is still in the division picture, but they also need to win tonight and next week against a tough Georgia team. The Hurricanes are led by QB Robert Marve (1041 yds 7 TD 10 INT) and his main targets are WR’s Aldarius Johnson (27 rec 286 yds 3 TD) and Travis Benjamin (16 rec 276 yds 3 TD). The Hurricanes rushing attack is led by Graig Cooper (686 yds 4 TD). The Yellow Jackets are led by QB Josh Nesbitt (615 yds 2 TD 3 INT) and his main targets are Demaryius Thomas (33 rec 559 yds 3 TD) and RB Roddy Jones (7 rec 150 yds 1 TD). The Yellow Jackets rushing attack is led by Jonathan Dwyer (1056 yds 8 TD).

Staff Pick: Even though the Hurricanes are in the top 25 and the Yellow Jackets are not, Tech is favored in this game. The Yellow Jackets have lost 2 of their last 3 games, but beat a tough Florida State team 2 weeks ago. In that 3 game stretch the Yellow Jackets defense has let them down allowing 80 points. However, their D is legit and ranked 14th in the nation and as a group has recorded 28 sacks. For the Hurricanes to win this game they have to contain the rushing offense of the Yellow Jackets, which is ranked 11th in the nation. Neither team has a good passing offense and both rely heavily on the run. The Yellow Jackets have had problems holding onto the ball, as they rank 2nd to last in college football with 17 fumbles lost. Their offensive line is also weak, as Tech QB’s have been sacked every 7.9 pass attempts. Miami has a good defense, ranked 10th in the nation, and they have to stop the run tonight, especially Jonathan Dwyer, who is averaging an impressive 6.6 yards per carry. This is a HUGE ACC game, as the winner can still play in the ACC title game and get a good bowl game, while the loser will be lucky to get a decent Bowl game. Look for the Hurricanes to stop the Yellow Jackets rushing attack, well at least slow it down, and pull the upset tonight in a close game.

Hurricanes 27 Yellow Jackets 24

 
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Tom Freese

Washington Capitals at Los Angeles Kings
Prediction: Washington Capitals

Washington is 4-0 after scoring 5 or more goals in their last game and they are 6-1 their last seven games overall. The Capitals are 7-2 on Thursday and they are 12-5 vs. losing teams. Los Angeles is 18-42 after allowing two or less goals in their last game and they are 15-37 vs. a team with a win percentage of over 60%. PLAY ON WASHINGTON

 
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DUNKEL

Detroit at Boston
The Pistons come into Boston with a 5-2 ATS record on the road and face a Celtic team that is 0-3 ATS at home when the total is between 180 and 184 1/2. Detroit is the underdog pick (+7) according to Dunkel, which has the Celtics favored by just 4. Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+7).

Game 701-702: Detroit at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 121.889; Boston 126.132
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 4; 180
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 7; 183 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+7); Under

Game 703-704: LA Lakers at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 127.865; Phoenix 122.337
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 5 1/2; 210
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 3 1/2; 207
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-3 1/2); Over

NCAAB

Missouri vs. Xavier
Xavier is 2-0 ATS versus the Big 12 over the last three seasons and faces a Missouri team that is just 8-15 ATS as an underdog. The Musketeers are the pick (-3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has Xavier favored by 7. Dunkel Pick: Xavier (-3 1/2).

Game 705-706: Illinois at Vanderbilt
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois 65.992; Vanderbilt 67.393
Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Vanderbilt by 5
Dunkel Pick: Illinois (+5)

Game 707-708: UC Davis at Arkansas
Dunkel Ratings: UC Davis 54.871; Arkansas 64.734
Dunkel Line: Arkansas by 10
Vegas Line: Arkansas by 13
Dunkel Pick: UC Davis (+13)

Game 709-710: Tulsa at Oklahoma State
Dunkel Ratings: Tulsa 65.441; Oklahoma State 68.205
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma State by 3
Vegas Line: Oklahoma State by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tulsa (+7 1/2)

Game 711-712: Florida International at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Florida International 45.899; Washington 67.474
Dunkel Line: Washington by 21 1/2
Vegas Line: Washington by 18
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-18)

Game 713-714: Fairfield vs. Virginia Tech
Dunkel Ratings: Fairfield 54.227; Virginia Tech 61.341
Dunkel Line: Virginia Tech by 7
Vegas Line: Virginia Tech by 11
Dunkel Pick: Fairfield (+11)

Game 715-716: Missouri vs. Xavier
Dunkel Ratings: Missouri 62.602; Xavier 69.568
Dunkel Line: Xavier by 7
Vegas Line: Xavier by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Xavier (-3 1/2)

Game 717-718: TN-Chattanooga vs. Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: TN-Chattanooga 46.181; Memphis 73.220
Dunkel Line: Memphis by 27
Vegas Line: Memphis by 21
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-21)

Game 719-720: USC vs. Seton Hall
Dunkel Ratings: USC 70.212; Seton Hall 57.601
Dunkel Line: USC by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: USC by 9
Dunkel Pick: USC (-9)

Game 721-722: Cal Poly vs. Rice
Dunkel Ratings: Cal Poly 43.140; Rice 47.623
Dunkel Line: Rice by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Rice by 3
Dunkel Pick: Rice (-3)

Game 723-724: North Florida at BYU
Dunkel Ratings: North Florida 34.291; BYU 69.977
Dunkel Line: BYU by 35 1/2
Vegas Line: BYU by 32 1/2
Dunkel Pick: BYU (-32 1/2)

Game 725-726: Southern Illinois vs. Duke
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Illinois 61.442; Duke 76.630
Dunkel Line: Duke by 15
Vegas Line: Duke by 13
Dunkel Pick: Duke (-13)

Game 727-728: Michigan vs. UCLA
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan 64.552; UCLA 74.621
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 10
Vegas Line: UCLA by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Michigan (+11 1/2)

Game 729-730: Iowa at The Citadel
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa 54.336; The Citadel 47.449
Dunkel Line: Iowa by 7
Vegas Line: Iowa by 9
Dunkel Pick: The Citadel (+9)

Game 731-732: Northern Arizona at UNLV
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Arizona 53.175; UNLV 72.917
Dunkel Line: UNLV by 20
Vegas Line: UNLV by 17
Dunkel Pick: UNLV (-17)

NFL

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh
The Bengals look to take advantage of a Pittsburgh team that is just 5-15 ATS as a favorite of 10 or more points since 1993. Cincinnati is the underdog pick (+11) according to Dunkel, which has the Steelers favored by only 8. Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+11).

Game 105-106: Cincinnati at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati 126.772; Pittsburgh 134.644
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 8; 31
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 11; 34 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+11); Under

NCAAF

Miami (FL) at Georgia Tech
The Hurricanes come in with a five-game winning streak and look to take advantage of a Georgia Tech team that is just 14-26 ATS after a bye week since 1993. Miami (FL) is the underdog pick (+3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Hurricanes favored straight up by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Miami (FL) (+3 1/2).

Game 107-108: Miami (FL) at Georgia Tech
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (FL) 93.946; Georgia Tech 92.584
Dunkel Line: Miami (FL) by 1 1/2; 43
Vegas Line: Georgia Tech by 3 1/2; 40 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (FL) (+3 1/2); Over

 
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Nostradamus

Miami +3.5
Missouri +4
Seton Hall +8
Vanderbilt -5
Michigan +11

Detroit +6.5
Lakers -4

 
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JIM FEIST

LOS ANGELES LAKERS / PHOENIX SUNS
Take Over

Yes, Phoenix is still an uptempo team, starting 6-2 over the total this season. These teams teams are ranked No. 3 and No. 6 in the NBA in points scored, with the Lakers averaging 103.5 ppg. LA jumped all over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday, 116-109, as Pau Gasol had 34 points, Kobe Bryant had 21. Their offensive explosions this season have been impressive: Just when they’re ready to be counted out, they go on a 30-9 run against Dallas. Or they reel off 22 consecutive points against the Clippers. Or they outscore Houston in the fourth quarter, 39-17. “That’s a sign of what this team should be about,” Lakers Coach Phil Jackson said. “I don’t know if they’re ready to claim that yet, but that’s what makes a difference in NBA ballgames, is to find that one space where you can really bust open a game.” And what’s the best way to attack aging Shaquille O’Neal, the Lakers’ old friend? Run right at ‘em! LA is on a 5-1 run over the total. This game has “uptempo” written all over it. Play the Lakers/Suns over the total.

 
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LuckyDaySports

Thursday’s Comp Play

20 unit
Miami (FL) @ Georgia Tech
Take UNDER 40.5
(NCAA)

 
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