Service Plays Monday. 1/30

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Mighty Quinn

Mighty hit with Ohio State (-12 1/2) Sunday.

Monday it’s Tennessee Tech. The deficit is 70 sirignanos.

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Pucking the trends: This week's best NHL bets

HOT TEAM: Anaheim Ducks
 
There haven’t been many opportunities this season to put the Ducks in this tax bracket, so let’s give them the honor this week as we turn toward the second half.
 
Heading into Tuesday’s game at Phoenix, the Ducks already have eight wins in the new calendar year and have won five of the last six overall. Teemu Selanne has 30 assists and 45 points, Corey Perry has 22 goals and 39 points, and the Ducks goaltenders have combined for a 2.80 goals-against average.
 
Granted, they are still 12 points out of a playoff spot in the tough Western Conference. But spirit has been restored in Anaheim, and you might be able to grab some serious value out of them the rest of the way.
 
COLD TEAM: Winnipeg Jets
 
In taking a 22-22-6 mark into the break, you can make a case that says the Jets’ season has already been made. After digesting the move from Atlanta, transitioning over to a new front office and coaching staff, and most of all, preparing for all those lengthy road trips, Winnipeg orchestrated a decent 50-game stretch to open the season.
 
But the miles seem to be catching up to the Jets now. They entered the All-Star break off three consecutive losses and have lost four of the last five headed into Tuesday’s tilt at the Flyers.
 
Scoring is becoming a problem as the Jets have just two -- Evander Kane (18) and Andrew Ladd (16) -- players over the 15-goal mark. The Jets have scored just once in their last six periods.
       
OVER PLAY: Boston Bruins
 
Maybe this is just the week for some strange faces in strange places. Anaheim is winning, and Boston is notching overs. Who would have guessed it? The Bruins, who lost to the Capitals, 5-3, on Wednesday, will take a five-game underless streak (3-0-2) into Tuesday’s game vs. Ottawa.

They are playing some uncharacteristic, up-and-down hockey, of late, and have allowed 13 goals in their last three games.
 
Obviously, the Bruins are still in good shape -- just two points behind the Rangers for the No. 1 seed in the East -- and all signs point to an active spring in Beantown. But grab those overs while you can, because this run likely won’t last.
 
UNDER PLAY: New York Rangers
 
With the defense getting healthier every day, and All-Star goaltender Henrik Lundqvist in prime form, the Rangers have easily become the hottest under buy out there.

New York hasn't cashed an over since Dec. 23. Yep, Christmas, New Year's, the Winter Classic and the All-Star Game have all passed since the last time the Rangers went over the total.
 
Headed into Tuesday's game versus the rival New Jersey Devils, New York is riding a 14-game over-less streak.

Last Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Jets in New York was their fourth shutout, and ninth under in that stretch, joined by five pushes.
 
Lundqvist has been amazing all season -- the Rangers have allowed just 96 goals overall -- and as the proud owners of the top spot in the Eastern Conference, it's hard for New Yorkers to not think this is the year to get back to the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time since 1994.
 
SURVEYING THE SCHEDULE:
 
** The Sharks, rounding themselves into playoff form, have a busy stretch post-break. On Tuesday, when they play Columbus, they will begin a stretch of three games in five days that also includes dates with Dallas (Thursday) and Phoenix (Saturday).
 
** Same deal for Minnesota, one of the more inconsistent teams of the first half. If the Wild want to settle things down once and for all, this week will be a good start. On Tuesday, they also begin a three-game stretch that spans five days. Their opponents? Nashville (Tuesday), Colorado (Thursday) and Dallas (Saturday).

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Monday’s betting tips: WVU cashing in at home

Who’s hot

NBA: Oklahoma City had covered in eight of its last 10 ahead of Sunday’s action.

NBA: Dallas has covered in seven straight meetings with Phoenix.

NCAAB: The over is 6-2 in Missouri’s last eight road games.

NCAAB: West Virginia is 8-2 against the spread in its last 10 home games.

Who’s not

NBA: Detroit is 4-11-1 against the spread in its last 16 overall.

NBA: San Antonio is 1-10-1 against the spread in its last 12 meetings with Memphis.

NCAAB: Texas is 6-13 against the number in its last 19 overall.

NCAAB: The over is 1-5 in Pitt’s last six road games.

Key stat

24.8 – Texas Longhorns junior guard J’Covan Brown is averaging 24.8 points per game over his last five and went off for 32 points in last weekend’s loss to Baylor. The Longhorns host No. 2 Missouri Monday. Brown scored 34 points and hit a career-best seven 3-pointers when Texas lost to Missouri 84-73 earlier this month.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Jason Kidd, Dallas Mavericks - Kidd is expected to be sidelined for at least one week with a right calf strain after he was injured in the first quarter of Friday's victory over the Utah Jazz, playing only two minutes in the contest. The 38-year-old Kidd missed four games earlier this season due to back spasms. Kidd is averaging just 4.1 points and 5.1 assists this season.

Game of the day

Missouri Tigers at Texas Longhorns (pick 'em, 145.5)

Notable quotable

"Me and him, we have history, and we’re gonna rekindle that on the football field. I don’t know what it is that he does, but there’s something that he’s doing that really gets under my skin, and we just fight." – New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora on his rivalry with Matt Light of the New England Patriots.

Notes and tips

The West Virginia Mountaineers nearly shocked Syracuse at the Carrier Dome over the weekend and felt they should have at least went to overtime with the Orange. Mountaineers forward Deniz Kilicli had a shot blocked in the final seconds with WVU down by two that the team thought should have been goaltending. West Virginia is back in action Monday against Pitt as a 6.5-points favorite.

The Los Angeles Daily News is reporting the Lakers are interested in signing free agent Gilbert Arenas. The Lakers are looking for some secondary scoring to help take some of the pressure off Kobe Bryant. Arenas averaged 17 points per game with the Orlando Magic last season.

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Pick 'n' roll: Monday's best NBA bets

San Antonio Spurs at Memphis Grizzlies (-6, 189)

One thing the San Antonio Spurs will not have to worry about Monday is whether its starters got enough rest.

Trailing by 18 points in the third quarter at Dallas on Sunday, coach Gregg Popovich pulled all his starters and watched as the bench scored the final 51 points and forced overtime. The reserves ended up falling just short in the 101-100 setback, dropping the Spurs to 2-8 on the road.

Where San Antonio really seems to struggle away from home is on defense, where it has surrendered an average of 102.3 points versus 89.5 at home. The Spurs will try to correct that discrepancy Monday.

The Grizzlies looked like they were on their way to realizing their preseason potential with a seven-game winning streak earlier this month, but a three-game slide has raised more questions.

Pick: Grizzlies

Detroit Pistons at Milwaukee Bucks (-7, 180.5)

No Andrew Bogut, no problem. The Milwaukee Bucks shocked the Los Angeles Lakers 100-89 on Saturday without their starting center in the lineup.

The Bucks will be without Bogut for at least three months after he suffered a broken ankle against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. Drew Gooden stepped into the starting lineup and scored 23 points against Los Angeles.

The Detroit Pistons play the second of a four-game road trip in Milwaukee on Monday. Detroit is 1-9 on the road, including a 95-74 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday.

The Pistons are the worst offensive team in the NBA and are scoring only 81.4 points per road game this season. Detroit is 2-6 in its last eight games.

Milwaukee beat visiting Detroit 102-93 on Jan. 12. The teams have split their last 10 meetings.

Pick: Under

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College funds: Monday's best NCAAB bets

Pitt Panthers at West Virginia Mountaineers (-7, 137.5)

You knew things were pretty desperate when Pitt coach Jamie Dixon abandoned his usual man-to-man defense for a zone, but that switch may have turned his club’s season around.

Pitt frustrated Georgetown’s offense in a 72-60 win over the Hoyas on Saturday. The Panthers held Georgetown to 42 percent shooting while winning the battle of the boards 35-23.

"We were aggressive," Lamar Patterson told reporters after scoring  18 points in the win. "We weren't letting them push us around. We just held our ground and really wanted to focus in on defense. We haven't been good on defense all year, basically, so we wanted to show everyone we could play defense."

The Panthers had dropped eight straight games before they downed Providence last week. They still have a lot of work to do, but at least they’re protecting the bucket better.

West Virginia has dropped consecutive games, though the Mountaineers did hang around with the Orange at the Carrier Dome over the weekend.

This one should be tight.

Pick: Panthers

Missouri Tigers at Texas Longhorns (pick 'em, 145.5)

When you can shoot just 39 percent and still come away with a win, you have to feel pretty good.

That’s exactly how the No. 2 Tigers feel after sneaking by Texas Tech on Saturday despite the poor shooting effort.

"We just didn't make shots, even though we had a lot of good looks," Missouri Tigers coach Frank Haith told reporters.  "Does it make the game look ugly?  I guess when they don't go in, yes.  But we still have to find a way to win."

The Tigers failed to cover as 23.5-point favorites, falling to 10-6 against the spread on the year. This Texas team is hard to figure out.

The Longhorns have dropped four of their last five, but played Baylor tough in a 76-71 loss, covering as 7-point underdogs. J’Covan Brown had 32 points and hit four treys, though the rest of the Longhorns are going to have to give him some help to keep this close.

Other than Brown, only Sheldon McClellan averages double digits in scoring.

Pick: Tigers

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NBA

Hot Teams
-- Bulls covered eight of their last ten road games. Washington won two of three games since they changed coaches.
-- 76ers won/covered nine of their last 11 home games.
-- Miami won seven of last eight games, but is 0-4 vs spread in its last four home games.
-- Bucks are 5-2 at home (2-1 as home favorites).
-- Rockets won nine of eleven home games (8-2-1 vs spread). Minnesota covered four of its last five road games.
-- Mavericks won five of their last six games.
-- Thunder won 11 of last 12 games, covered five of last six on the road. Clippers won seven of their last ten games.

Cold Teams
-- Orlando lost five of its last seven games; they were outscored by 76 points in their last ten quarters.
-- New Orleans lost 10 of last 11 games, but covered five of last six.
-- Pistons are 1-8-1 vs spread as a road underdog.
-- Memphis lost its last three games, scoring 86.3 ppg. Spurs lost eight of ten road games (2-2-1 as road dog).
-- Portland lost six of its last eight road games. Utah covered once in its last four home games.
-- Suns lost eight of their last eleven games.

Wear and Tear
-- Bulls: 3rd game/4 nites. Wizards: 6th game/9 nites.
-- Magic: 6th game/8 nites. 76ers: 4th game/6 nites.
-- Hornets: 4th game/6 nites. Heat: 7th game/10 nites.
-- Pistons: 4th game/6 nites. Bucks: 6th game/9 nites.
-- Spurs: 4th game/6 nites. Grizzlies: 3rd game/5 nites.
-- Wolves: 4th game/6 nites. Rockets: 4th game/6 nites.
-- Blazers: Had last two nites off. Jazz: 4th game/6 nites.
-- Mavericks: 4th game/6 nites. Suns: 3rd game/4 nites.
-- Thunder: Had last two nites off. Clippers:

Totals
-- Six of last eight Chicago games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Orlando road games went over the total. Philly's last five home games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Miami home games stayed under total.
-- Eight of ten Detroit road games stayed under the total. Milwaukee's last four games all went over.
-- Seven of last nine San Antonio road games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Minnesota games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Portland games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Phoenix games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Clipper games went over the total.

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DCI CBB

Season
Straight Up: 2573-794 (.764)
ATS: 1019-1153 (.469)
ATS Vary Units: 3122-3751 (.454)
Over/Under: 1080-1084 (.499)
Over/Under Vary Units: 1311-1288 (.504)

Atlantic Sun Conference
BELMONT 81, North Florida 67
LIPSCOMB 77, Jacksonville 72
Mercer 73, FLORIDA GULF COAST 71
STETSON 78, Kennesaw State 67

Big 12 Conference
TEXAS 74, Missouri 73

Big East Conference
WEST VIRGINIA 74, Pittsburgh 62

Big Sky Conference
Northern Colorado 72, NORTHERN ARIZONA 71

Ivy League
PENN 66, Princeton 62

Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
HAMPTON 65, Morgan State 64
NORFOLK STATE 79, Coppin State 70
NORTH CAROLINA A&T 73, Delaware State 62
NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL 73, Umes 61
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE 69, Howard 68

Ohio Valley Conference
TENNESSEE STATE 72, Austin Peay 69
Southeast Missouri State 67, EASTERN ILLINOIS 66
TENNESSEE TECH 82, SIU Edwardsville 60

Southern Conference
College of Charleston 69, SAMFORD 66
WOFFORD 76, Western Carolina 59

Southwestern Athletic Conference
Prairie View A&M vs. ALABAMA A&M: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Texas Southern 59, ALABAMA STATE 57
Jackson State 61, ARKANSAS-PINE BLUFF 60
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE 76, Grambling State 55

Non-Conference
EAST TENNESSEE STATE 71, James Madison 64
USC Upstate vs. JACKSONVILLE STATE: TOO CLOSE TO CALL

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DCI NBA

Season
Straight Up: 196-88 (.690)
ATS: 154-143 (.519)
ATS Vary Units: 474-418 (.531)
Over/Under: 138-154 (.473)
Over/Under Vary Units: 348-428 (.448)

PHILADELPHIA 93, Orlando 88
Chicago 98, WASHINGTON 86
MIAMI 98, New Orleans 84
MILWAUKEE 96, Detroit 85
MEMPHIS 98, San Antonio 95
HOUSTON 108, Minnesota 97
Dallas 99, PHOENIX 95
Portland vs. UTAH: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Oklahoma City 101, L.A. CLIPPERS 99

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Gamblers Data

Free Play Monday

76'ers -5.5

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NCAA Basketball Picks
Missouri at Texas

The Tigers look to take advantage of a Texas team that is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 home games. Missouri is the pick (-1) according to Dunkel, which has the Tigers favored by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Missouri (-1). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, JANUARY 30
Time Posted: 7:00 a.m. EST

Game 741-742: Pittsburgh at West Virginia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 62.732; West Virginia 70.695
Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 8; 133
Vegas Line: West Virginia by 6 1/2; 137 1/2
Dunkel Pick: West Virginia (-6 1/2); Under

Game 743-744: Princeton at Pennsylvania (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Princeton 54.646; Pennsylvania 54.679
Dunkel Line: Even; 129
Vegas Line: Pennsylvania by 2; 125 1/2
Dunkel Pick Princeton (+2); Over

Game 745-746: Missouri at Texas (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Missouri 73.271; Texas 70.872
Dunkel Line: Missouri by 2 1/2; 150
Vegas Line: Missouri by 1; 145 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Missouri (-1); Over

Game 747-748: Western Carolina at Wofford (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Carolina 47.863; Wofford 55.569
Dunkel Line: Wofford by 7 1/2; 122
Vegas Line: Wofford by 9; 129
Dunkel Pick: Western Carolina (+9); Under

Game 749-750: College of Charleston at Samford (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: College of Charleston 55.390; Samford 50.610
Dunkel Line: College of Charleston by 5; 131
Vegas Line: College of Charleston by 3 1/2; 133 1/2
Dunkel Pick: College of Charleston (-3 1/2); Under

Game 751-752: SE Missouri State at Eastern Illinois (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: SE Missouri State 46.596; Eastern Illinois 47.356
Dunkel Line: Eastern Illinois by 1; 142
Vegas Line: Eastern Illinois by 2 1/2; 137 1/2
Dunkel Pick: SE Missouri State (+2 1/2); Over

Game 753-754: Austin Peay at Tennessee State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Austin Peay 51.413; Tennessee State 51.886
Dunkel Line: Even; 136
Vegas Line: Tennessee State by 2; 140
Dunkel Pick: Austin Peay (+2); Under

Game 755-756: SIU-Edwardsville at Tennessee Tech (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: SIU-Edwardsville 39.933; Tennessee Tech 58.546
Dunkel Line: Tennessee Tech by 18 1/2; 144
Vegas Line: Tennessee Tech by 17; 140 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee Tech (-17); Over

Game 757-758: Northern Colorado at Northern Arizona (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Colorado 44.905; Northern Arizona 40.678
Dunkel Line: Northern Colorado by 4; 147
Vegas Line: Northern Colorado by 2 1/2; 140
Dunkel Pick: Northern Colorado (-2 1/2); Over

Game 765-766: Morgan State at Hampton (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Morgan State 45.948; Hampton 46.842
Dunkel Line: Hampton by 1; 125
Vegas Line: Morgan State by 1 1/2; 128 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Hampton (+1 1/2); Under

Game 767-768: Texas Southern at Alabama State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas Southern 45.615; Alabama State 40.193
Dunkel Line: Texas Southern by 5 1/2; 122
Vegas Line: Texas Southern by 3; 117 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas Southern (-3); Over

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Today's NBA Picks
Minnesota at Houston

The Timberwolves look to build on their 4-1 ATS record in their last 5 road games. Minnesota is the pick (+7) according to Dunkel, which has the Rockets favored by only 5. Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+7). Here are all of today's picks

MONDAY, JANUARY 30
Time Posted: 7:30 a.m. EST

Game 701-702: Chicago at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 122.250; Washington 115.317
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 7; 186
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 10; 190 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+10); Under

Game 703-704: Orlando at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 113.913; Philadelphia 125.691
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 12; 184
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 5 1/2; 179 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-5 1/2); Over

Game 705-706: New Orleans at Miami (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 115.399; Miami 126.743
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 11 1/2; 191
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 13; 186 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+13); Over

Game 707-708: Detroit at Milwaukee (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 109.301; Milwaukee 124.943
Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 15 1/2; 177
Vegas Line & Total: Milwaukee by 7; 180
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-7); Under

Game 709-710: San Antonio at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 119.527; Memphis 128.622
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 9; 193
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 5 1/2; 188 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-5 1/2); Over

Game 711-712: Minnesota at Houston (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 119.097; Houston 124.166
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 5; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 7; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+7); N/A

Game 713-714: Portland at Utah (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 120.339; Utah 125.523
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 5; 185
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 2; 188 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-2); Under

Game 715-716: Dallas at Phoenix (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 121.038; Phoenix 116.684
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 4 1/2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 717-718: Oklahoma City at LA Clippers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 122.754; LA Clippers 118.949
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 4; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 2 1/2; 196
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-2 1/2); Under

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JOE WIZ DAILY FREE PICK

Alabama State +4 over Texas Southern

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Sam Martin

Pittsburgh at West Virginia
Prediction: West Virginia

Pittsburgh snapped an eight-game losing streak with back-to-back victories on their home court against Providence and Georgetown, but winning on the road is a much different task, especially against a very good team like the Mountaineers. West Virginia is a solid 10-1 on their home court, and they'll be in a bad mood here after nearly knocking off Syracuse on the road this past weekend (lost by two points and had an extremely bad call go against them late). Pittsburgh just happens to be the team that WVU can take their frustration out on, and we look for the Mountaineers to explode here in a statement victory!
Marc Lawrence

Detroit Pistons at Milwaukee Bucks
Prediction: Detroit Pistons

When the Pistons travel to Milwaukee to meet the Bucks Monday night Detroit will take the court with revenge from a 102-93 loss suffered here 18 days ago. Meanwhile the Bucks enter off an upset win over the Lakers knowing they are 5-6 SU and 4-7 ATS as favorites after taking on Los Angeles.. With the Pistons 12-6 SU and 1-3-5 ATS of late in this series, and Milwaukee just 3-6 ATS in games against sub .550 foes this season, look for the upset here tonight. We recommend a 1-unit play on Detroit.
Rob Vinciletti

Northern Colorado vs. Northern Arizona
Play: Northern Colorado -3

Northern Colorado has won 24 of 31 vs losing teams and 7 of 8 off 3 ats losses. When they play teams who score 65 or less they have won 7 of the last ten. Tonight they take on a Northern Arizona team that is among the worst in the nation with a 325 RPI Ranking. They have lost 10 of 13 to teams that are ranked 151 or higher in the RPI, they are 0-4 straight up and ats with revenge, have lost 13 of 14 as a dog, 0-6 off a loss and 2-8 straight up and ats the last 15 years as a home dog of 3 or less. Look for Northern Colorado to move to 8-1 off 3+ road games.
Jim Feist

Bulls vs Wizards
Pick: Over

Chicago playing back-to-back here on Monday after a tough loss at Miami on Sunday. While the Bulls trailed the entire game at Miami, they did have a shot to tie the game very late but came up short in the loss to the Heat, 97-93. When we think of the Bulls we usually think low scoring, defensive games. However, this year's club has been putting some big numbers on the board, scoring over 100 points in four of their last six games and eight times on the season. In fact, the Bulls are 10th in the league in scoring with a 97 ppg average. They are also the best rebounding team in the NBA (45.4 rpg) and still play great defense, ranked 2nd (87 ppg allowed). Meanwhile, the Wizards defense will have its hands full here on Monday. Washington has the 25th worst scoring defense (98.3 ppg) so I fully expect the Bulls to break that century mark again on Monday. I'm a bit surprised we get a low total here around 190. So can the Wizards get 90 or more points? In their last eight games the Wizards have scored over 100 points in four contests and under 90 in just two. I like this game OVER on Monday as the Bulls will look to take out some of Sunday's frustrations on the Wizards. I'm going OVER between the Bulls and Wizards on Monday.

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bookiemonsters comp

50-27 run

n. arizona +3

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Dave Cokin

Monday free play is Samford
JEFF BENTON COMP

Your Monday freebie is the Oklahoma City Thunder over the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Thunder has been off since Friday, and they catch the Clippers having just played and won in Denver last night.

Los Angeles is certainly an improved outfit, but after having to play at altitude last night in a tough one, I think they will come up a little empty tonight against one of the upper-echelon clubs in the NBA.

Oklahoma City has won four in a row, and they come into La-La-Land having covered eight of their last ten games overall. The Thunder has also won three of the last five series meetings, and five of the last eight overall against the Clips.

The Clippers are definitely improved, but they are not ready just yet to take that next step up the ladder and knock off a team like the Thunder.

Lay the small road chalk with Oklahoma City tonight.
3♦ OKLAHOMA CITY
Razor Sharp

FREE PICK FOR MONDAY: Take MILWAUKEE -7 over Detroit
Totals4U

Monday's free selection: New Orleans Hornets/Miami Heat under 186 1/2
Free Selection from Sports Machine

Chicago / Washington Over 190
#1 Sports

Monday's free selection: Miami Heat - 13
Free Selection from Nevada Sharpshooter

SIU Edwarsville +17 over Tenn Tech
Teyas Sports

Free Pick 1/30/2012 PRINCETON OVER 125 1/2

Vegas Steam Line

Your free winner for Monday:Take COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON -4 over Samford
High Stakes Syndicate

Free Selection for Monday: Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles - 17

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SPORTS WAGERS

TEXAS +108 over Missouri

The Tigers come in as the second ranked team in the land while the Longhorns are currently unranked. That's according to the official AP Poll, the most widely recognized of them all. However, there are many polls and one could argue all day about which is the most accurate. These polls don't have Texas in the top 25, yet there are a couple of highly regarded “number crunchers” that insist otherwise. For instance Ken Pomeroy has the Longhorns ranked as high as #20 based on its strength of schedule, which is ranked 13th toughest in the nation while the Tigers schedule ranks 128th toughest. Big difference and when you consider that Texas will play its third road game in past four and third on the road in nine days, it makes the Longhorns even more appealing. Make no mistake, Missouri is a strong team but they really haven't had a difficult schedule, they're a poor rebounding team and they've only played five road games all year. Texas is as battle tested as anyone. They've lost four of five but losses to #7 Baylor, #22 K-State and #4 Kansas are nothing to hang your head over. Against #4 Kansas they lost by three and at K-State they lost by four. On Saturday, the Longhorns lost by five at Baylor. These two played at Mizzou just over two weeks ago. The Tigers won by nine but Texas outrebounded them 41-30 and lost because the Tigers hit 10-21 from long range and got to the line seven more times. Now the venue switches to the Frank Erwin Center, where the Longhorns are 12-1 with only loss coming to #4 Kansas. Mizzou has played just five road games all season and they're just 3-2 in those contests. They lost at Oklahoma State and at K-State and it surely doesn't get easier here. Play: Texas +108 (Risking 2 units).

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PAUL LEINER

500* NBA Over 188.5 Blazers/Jazz

100* CBB Pitt +6.5
50* CBB Penn -2

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Totals 4 U

Top Play
Chic/Wash UNDER

Reg Plays
Det/Milw OVER
SA/Memp UNDER
Port/Utah OVER
OKC/LAC OVER

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GREG SHAKER
16-2 CBB TOTALS RUN (89%)

2* 747 W.Carolina / 748 Wofford Over 129.5

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POWER PLAY WINS

Miami Heat (-12) Over New Orleans Hornets

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Cappers Access

W. Virginia
Missouri

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Turner

Portland @ utah
pick: Under 188

new orleans @ miami
pick: Under 186.5

free play
wizards +9

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Sports Wagers NBA

SPORTS WAGERS

PHILADELPHIA -7 over Orlando

Before the season began there were many questions about how the Magic were going to perform with an unhappy Dwight Howard setting the mood. A 12-5 start quashed any negativity but it now appears as things could blow up at any moment after three straight losses and four losses in five games. It started with the Magic blowing a 25-point lead against the Celts. They lost at home yesterday by 21 to Indiana. Now Orlando will play its sixth game since last Monday and fourth game in five days. Losing takes its toll and when your star played has been wanting out for months, it's magnified even more. This is about the worst spot possible for Orlando. They beat the 76ers all three times last season and they'll come in here as a fragile and uninspired bunch. Philly must be licking its chops for a chance to get at this team that has not only beaten them three straight but in eight of the past nine meetings. The 76ers are playing great ball and they'ren tei much healthier where it counts most, that being in their collective minds. Play: Philadelphia -7 (Risking 2.04 units to win 2).

Portland +110 over UTAH

A well rested and superior Trail Blazers team offers up much more value than a young and overvalued Jazz team. Utah went on an unlikely run that saw them run its record to 9-4 after opening the year 1-3. They've gone 2-2 in its last four and they're coming off a win on Saturday. In other words, their stock has not dropped much at all and that allows us to take advantage of the wrong side being favored. Utah's last three games are more revealing of who they really are. They lost by 15 to Dallas, they lost at home to the Raptors and they're coming off a narrow three-point win at home over the Kings. The Jazz have some scoring with Al Jefferson, Devin Harris, Paul Millsap and C.J. Miles but all are suspect defensively and this team is oing to take its lumps because of it. The Taril Blazers are a fundamentally sound team that is so tough to beat. They work hard and they play hard on every possession. They come in just a game ahead of the Jazz but they've won three of four and Marcus Camby is coming off a 20 rebound game. The man is a monster in the middle when he's healthy. Bottom line is that the Jazz are much more flawed than the Trail Blazers. For a young team like the Jazz to beat a veteran and more talented team, the situation has to be in their favor and this one is not. Play: Portland +110 (Risking 2 units).

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Plays for Monday, January 30
Princeton +2
Southeast Missouri State +2
Missouri -1