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Friday's Tip Sheet
By Kevin Rogers

Grizzlies at Bulls – 7:05 PM EST

Memphis: 34-26 SU, 27-31-2 ATS
Chicago: 34-27 SU, 32-29 ATS

The Grizzlies are coming off probably their flattest performance of the season on Wednesday, falling at Brooklyn, 103-94. The nine-point loss doesn’t seem that embarrassing on the surface, but Memphis trailed, 21-2 to start the game and played from behind all night, as Zach Randolph missed the defeat with the flu. In spite of that setback, the Grizzlies have won 24 of their past 35 contests since a five-game skid in mid-December, while cashing 11 of their last 15 away from FedEx Forum.

The Bulls continue to make a push in the Eastern Conference, trying to grab the third seed, as Chicago knocked off Detroit on Wednesday, 105-94 to cash as four-point road favorites. Tom Thibodeau’s club has won five of their past six games, while riding a five-game hot streak at the United Center since the start of February. Chicago took care of Memphis as five-point road underdogs on December 30 with a 95-91 triumph, snapping a three-game skid to the Grizzlies which dated back to 2012.

Kings at Raptors – 7:05 PM EST

Sacramento: 22-39 SU, 27-32-2 ATS
Toronto: 33-26 SU, 35-23-1 ATS

The Kings continue a seven-game road swing following Wednesday’s blowout of Milwaukee, 116-102 to cash as 3 ½-point favorites. Sacramento seeks just its second winning streak of three games this season, while posting a 7-14 SU and 9-12 ATS record off a victory. Mike Malone’s team has won four straight meetings against the Raptors, including a 109-101 home triumph last month. However, Sacramento has won just twice in 14 tries this season on the road against teams off a win, while covering four times in this situation.

The Raptors have been off since Sunday’s home underdog victory over the Warriors, as Toronto improved to 5-2 SU and 4-3 ATS since the All-Star break. At home, the Raptors haven’t been as strong as other playoff teams (17-12), while owning a dreadful 2-6 SU/ATS record at the Air Canada Center against teams off consecutive wins. Defensively, Toronto has limited seven of its past eight opponents to less than 100 points, resulting in six ‘unders.’

Blazers at Mavericks – 8:35 PM EST

Portland: 42-19 SU, 33-28 ATS
Dallas: 36-26 SU, 34-28 ATS

The Blazers have stepped up their defense since the All-Star break, allowing less than 100 points to six of their last seven foes, while cashing six consecutive ‘unders.’ The most recent stellar defensive showing came in Wednesday’s 102-78 blowout of the struggling Hawks, the sixth win in the past seven games for Portland. The Blazers embark on a five-game road trip that includes visits to Houston, Memphis, and San Antonio following Friday’s matchup at Dallas. In two meetings this season, the road team has won each time, including a 127-111 rout by the Blazers as two-point road favorites on January 18.

The Mavericks fell behind early and never recovered in Wednesday’s 115-110 defeat at Denver, allowing 41 points in the opening quarter. Dallas lost to Denver for the third time this season, while losing its third straight overall since a four-game winning streak. Rick Carlisle’s club has compiled a terrific 9-2 ATS record as a favorite of 3 ½ points or less, which includes a 2-0 SU/ATS mark at the American Airlines Center.

Pacers at Rockets – 9:35 PM EST

Indiana: 46-15 SU, 33-27-1 ATS
Houston: 42-19 SU, 32-27-2 ATS

The Pacers are still the top seed in the Eastern Conference, but Indiana is coming off consecutive losses to Golden State and Charlotte earlier this week. Frank Vogel’s team fell in the final seconds to the Warriors, but the Central Division leaders were limited to just eight points in the opening quarter of Wednesday’s 109-87 setback to the Bobcats as 4 ½-point favorites. Indiana has won five of its past seven on the road with at least one day of rest, while annihilating Houston at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in December, 114-81.

The Rockets are breathing down the necks of the Spurs in the Southwest Division, thanks to winning 13 of their past 15 games. Houston is rolling at the Toyota Center by going 9-1 SU and 6-4 ATS since falling at home to Oklahoma City in mid-January, which includes wins over Miami, Phoenix, San Antonio, and Portland. In the last four games at home, the Rockets are playing their typical run-and-gun style, cashing the ‘over’ four times, while putting up at least 106 points in five consecutive home contests.

 

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What these NBA contenders need to do to beat Heat, OKC
by Bryan Covert

NBA observers would likely agree the Miami Heat and the Oklahoma City Thunder are the favorites to win their respective conferences and compete for the right to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy.

And, according to the NBA oddsmakers, that’s true. Miami is priced as a +175 favorite to win the NBA title with Oklahoma City right behind it at +350.

There are several other NBA teams who would disagree, however. We look at four of those outlining contenders and pinpoint just what they need to improve on in the final quarter of the season to keep up to – and surpass – the Heat and Thunder.

San Antonio Spurs (+1,100 to win the NBA title)

The Spurs just keep getting it done, year after year. And, lo and behold, they are at it again, sitting just 1.5 games back of OKC for top spot in the West.

They are 6-1 SU since the break and are finally healthy. Not only does this mean they have their best players able to play but they are also able to rest the likes of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobili without having to blow the cobwebs off the 10th, 11th and 12th guys on the bench.

They need to just continue doing what they’ve been doing. Over their last three games, the Spurs’ assist-to-turnover ratio is a league-leading 31. They’re rebounding at a tremendous rate on the defensive end and executing efficiently on the offensive end. These are exactly the things that get you the wins in the postseason and if the Spur continue playing like this until the end of the season it wouldn’t be wise to bet against them.

Los Angeles Clippers (+1,200)

The Los Angeles Clippers may have quietly become the Western Conference’s most likely challenger to the Thunder. Since the All-Star break, they are 5-2 SU and ATS and have recorded impressive road wins over the likes of OKC, Houston, and Phoenix. Blake Griffin is playing at first-team, All-Star level and Chris Paul is rounding into form after a spell on the sidelines.

But they still rely too much on the fastbreak, sitting third in the league with almost 18 points per game, while sitting in the middle of the pack in points in the paint with 41.2. They just don’t seem to have that one shooting guard or small forward who can put the whole package together. New addition and oft-injured SF Danny Granger is working his way into the lineup and if L.A can figure out that role then the Clips can make some noise.

Indiana Pacers (+200)

The Pacers are currently in top spot in the Eastern Conference but are in a dogfight to see off the Miami Heat for home-court throughout the playoffs.

They are just 6-3 SU (2-7-1 ATS) since the All-Star break and just lost to the Charlotte Bobcats 109-87 as 4.5-point favorites. Unfortunately this is just the type of game the Pacers will see in the postseason - a slower grind - and people think Indiana may have trouble in a seven-game series playing this kind of basketball.

Indiana needs better play from its All-Stars Paul George and Roy Hibbert, who have struggled since the break. What’s more, they’ll need more consistent production from Lance Stephenson, who has failed to consistently perform over his season averages in points, rebounds, and assists in the majority of games since coming back from the All-Star layoff. Evan Turner may yet fill the gap if Stephenson (or George) is in a slump. But he’s unproven in the postseason.

Chicago Bulls (+5,000)

Not many would’ve put the Chicago Bulls on this list even a month ago. But, as is always the case, head coach Tom Thibodeau has them playing stingy defense and Joakim Noah has elevated his game to that of, perhaps, the best center in the league right now.

But we’ve seen this before and it usually ends up with the Bulls putting up a valiant effort against one of the Eastern Conference heavyweights in the playoffs before going down in five or six games. What this team needs to show before being a realistic contender is the ability to score the big bucket.

The Bulls are the third-worst team in offensive efficiency in the league with only .981 points per possession and average 18 points per game from behind the arc, which is fourth lowest. If you see these numbers start to climb, which they have recently, Chicago may just be a sleeper in the East.

 

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NCAA championship could lead to gambling addiction
by Justin Hartling

With betting on the NCAA tournament becoming more prevalent within society, some are speaking out saying that the event could be a gateway to gambling addictions.

Stephenie Roberts, a gambling addiction councilor, told a Kansas news outlet "When there's a winning team, people get excited." Roberts is referring to the Wichita State Shockers who are the first college hoops team to have an undefeated season since 2004. According to Bet365, the Shockers are +900 to win the tourney after starting the season as long shots.

"More of the general public probably does participate in [NCAAB betting] because of office pools and things like that are common..." says Roberts. The increased popularity of bracket betting cannot be denied. US President Barack Obama has filled out a bracket publicly over the past few years and philanthropist Warren Buffett is offering $1 billion to anyone who could fill out the bracket perfectly.

Roberts also says "It's important to realize it's not how much you want to win but how much you can afford to lose that should determine whether or not you're betting."

 

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Capping college basketball's the tightest conference races
by Chase Ruttig

The final weekend of the NCAAB regular season is finally upon us and many major conferences are still sorting out their pecking order before the postseason tournaments begin.

Basketball bettors can find added value in these teams either trying to grab to top seed in the conference or improve their current one. Here are a few tight conference races to cap this weekend:

American Athletic Conference

Cincinnati at Rutgers (Saturday)
UConn at Louisville (Saturday)

The inaugural AAC regular season title is likely going to be decided on the final day of the season as Cincinnati and Louisville wrap up the year to see which former Big East school will grab top spot.

Cincinnati first has to win a tough game against Memphis at home Thursday, but has the much easier path playing lowly Rutgers Saturday. The Cardinals will need to beat out Shabazz Napier and the Huskies on Senior Night.

ACC

Syracuse at Florida State (Sunday)
North Carolina at Duke (Saturday)

With Virginia clinching the ACC title last weekend, the most intriguing race left in the conference is the weekend battle for the No. 2 seed in the ACC tournament. Syracuse and UNC are tied for second, but Duke can sneak into to the No. 2 spot with a win over UNC and a Syracuse loss to Florida State Sunday.

Big 12

Oklahoma at TCU (Saturday)
Texas at Texas Tech (Saturday)

Rivals Texas and Oklahoma both hope the other school chokes its way out of a tie for the No. 2 seed in the Big 12 Saturday. Both schools walk into Senior Night games on the road in spots where they’re expected to win.

Oklahoma plays last-place TCU while the Longhorns take on lowly Texas Tech. If one of the two gets upset it is likely there will be an outright No. 2 seed and no tiebreakers necessary.

Mountain West Conference

New Mexico at San Diego State (Saturday)

In arguably the biggest game on Saturday's card, New Mexico and San Diego State will settle the regular season outright title. The Lobos head to one of the toughest gyms in the nation to try to spoil the Aztecs party on Senior Night.

With both tied for first in the MWC and both in the Top 25, expect a hard-fought game after the Lobos won by 14 points at home in the first meeting of the year between these mid-major giants.

Big Ten

Wisconsin at Nebraska (Sunday)
Michigan State at Ohio State (Sunday)

Wisconsin and Michigan State are clawing for the No. 2 seed in the Big Ten tournament and have to earn big wins in enemy territory to do so Sunday. The Badgers travel to Nebraska where the Cornhuskers have lost just once all season while the Spartans try to top the Buckeyes on Aaron Craft's Senior Night.

There’s a chance both teams could lose Sunday. But with a shot at better seed in the postseason, both schools are out to ruin some seniors’ big moment at home with convincing wins before the conference tournament tips off.

 

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Jazz have been terrible ATS play in New York
By JUSTIN HARTLING

History is not on the side of the Utah Jazz when they visit New York Thursday. Normally an average team against the spread, the Jazz are atrocious against the Knicks.

The Jazz are a miserable 4-18 ATS in the last 22 versus the Knicks, including an even worse 0-8 in the past eight in New York.

The Jazz are 6.5-point road dogs when they face the Knicks Friday.

 

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NBA

Hot teams
-- Grizzlies won seven of their last ten games. Chicago won five of its last six games.
-- Toronto won seven of its last nine games. Kings won last two games, are 5-4 in their last nine.
-- Brooklyn won/covered its last four games.
-- Minnesota won six of its last eight games.
-- Trailblazers won six of their last seven games.
-- Rockets won five of their last six games.
-- Golden State won seven of its last nine games.

Cold Teams
-- Cavaliers lost five of their last seven games.
-- Charlotte lost three of its last four games.
-- Celtics lost seven of their last eight games.
-- New York lost seven of its last eight games. Jazz lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Pistons lost five of their last six games.
-- New Orleans lost eight of its last nine games. Bucks lost five of their last seven.
-- Dallas lost its last three games, by 9-6-5 points.
-- Lakers lost nine of their last twelve games. Denver lost six of their last seven games.
-- Pacers lost their last two games, after winning previous five.
-- Hawks lost 12 of their last 13 games (1-6 vs spread in last seven).

Series records
-- Grizzlies won three of last four games with Chicago.
-- Bobcats won their last three games with Cleveland.
-- Raptors lost their last four games with Sacramento.
-- Nets won five of their last six games with Boston.
-- Knicks won their last five games with Utah.
-- Pistons lost their last seven game s with Minnesota.
-- Pelicans won five of last six games with Milwaukee.
-- Mavericks won five of last seven games with Portland.
-- Lakers lost their last five games against Denver.
-- Pacers won eight of last ten games with Houston.
-- Warriors won their last four games with Atlanta.

Totals
-- Last eight Memphis games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Charlotte games went over.
-- Five of last six King-Raptor games went over.
-- Four of last five Boston games went over total.
-- Four of last five Utah games stayed under total.
-- Seven of last nine Detroit games went over total.
-- Last six Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- Last seven Portland games stayed under the total.
-- Last six Denver-Laker games went over the total.
-- Over is 6-2-1 in last nine Indiana games.
-- Seven of last eight Atlanta games went over total.

 

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NHL

Hot teams
-- Devils won three of their last four games.
-- Sabres won four of their last five games.
-- Calgary won six of its last nine home games.
-- Ducks won three of their last four games.

Cold teams
-- Rangers lost their last three games, allowing 13 goals. Carolina lost five of its last six.
-- Detroit lost its last two games, both by one goal.
-- Florida lost five of its last six games.
-- Islanders lost five of their last seven games.
-- Penguins lost four of their last five games.

Totals
-- Under is 6-2-2 in last ten Carolina games.
-- Last four New Jersey games went over total.
-- Four of last five Florida games went over total.
-- Five of last seven Islander games went over.
-- Five of last six Pittsburgh games went over.

Series records
-- Rangers won their last five games with Carolina.
-- Red Wings are 4-3 in their last seven games with New Jersey, 1-1 this season.
-- Panthers won five of last seven games with Buffalo.
-- Islanders won five of last seven games with Calgary.
-- Penguins won five of last seven games with Anaheim.

 

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Players MARCH MADNESS *8* Friday on Wright State on 7 March
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach MARCH MADNESS Friday 8* (Regular Play) on Wright State vs. Oakland @ 7:00 p.m. ET
The Wright State Raiders face the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in the Horizon League tournament Friday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Wright State with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Wright State rolled into the postseason on a four-game winning streak, kicked off by a 72-71 win at Oakland on Feb. 16. 2. Oakland is coming off a close call versus Youngston State, needing overtime to keep moving in the tournament. The Golden Grizzlies could be bound for a letdown after that incredible comeback, especially against a Raiders team that has had their number this season. 3. Wright State has done a good job containing Oakland’s Travis Bader – the nation’s top 3-point shooter. Bader scored 39 points against the Penguins, hitting 7 of 18 from outside. The Raiders held Bader without a 3-ball in their Feb. 16 matchup, only the third time he’s failed to strike from outside this season. Wright State guard Matt Vest checked the Golden Grizzlies top threat to only nine points on 1-of-10 shooting.
Play on Wright State as an 8* Regular Selection Friday.
Good luck, Scott.


Players NBA *10* Friday on OVER in New Orleans on 7 March
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NBA Friday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in New Orleans vs. Milwaukee @ 8:00 p.m. ET
The New Orleans Pelicans host the Milwaukee Bucks Friday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in New Orleans with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Bucksare the hottest Over bet in the league, stringing together six straight Over paydays and topping the total in eight of their last 10 outings. 2. Milwaukee has upped its offensive production during this stretch, averaging 103.5 points per game in the last nine contests – well above the Bucks’ season average of 93.9. 3. New Orleans has slide a bit defensively in recent games, allowing 112.6 points per game over its last six outings. The Pelicans edged the Lakers in a shootout Tuesday, winning 132-125 – playing well Over the total.
Play on OVER in New Orleans as a 10* Top Selection Friday.
Good luck, Scott.


Players NBA *8* Friday on Utah on 7 March
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NBA Friday 8* (Regular Play) on Utah at New York @ 7:30 p.m. ET
The New York Knicks host the Utah Jazz Friday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Utah with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Jazz are in rough shape but perhaps the only other team in worse in New York. The Knicks rolled off seven straight losses before knocking off Minnesota Wednesday. There’s no way this team should be favored by this much over anybody. 2. Utah has been pushed around inside, allowing Washington to score 56 points in the paint in Wednesday loss in DC. Luckily for the Jazz, New York’s offense puts up only 33.8 points in the paint per game – fewest in the NBA. 3. Utah needs improvement from its starters to get out of this rut, but its bench has been actually giving great support. The reserves combined for 45 points versus the Wizards, including 19 points from Alec Burks.
Play on Utah as an 8* Regular Selection Friday.
Good luck, Scott.


Players NHL *8* Friday on OVER in Detroit on 7 March
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NHL Friday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER Detroit vs. New Jersey @ 7:30 p.m. ET
The Detroit Red Wings host the New Jersey Devils Friday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Detroit with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Devils head into Friday on a profitable Over run, topping the total in four straight games. New Jersey has caught fire on offense, netting 17 totals goals in that span. 2. The Red Wings have watch their defense slip a bit in recent games. They’ve given up seven goals in the past two games after allowing one or fewer in four of the previous five outings. Detroit fell 4-3 to New Jersey in the first leg of this home-and-home set, getting outshot 14-4 and allowing three goals in the third period. 3. Both teams have a potent power play, with the Devils ranked eighth in the NHL (20.8 percent) and Detroit netting a goal with the man advantage in four games in a row and seven of its last eight outings. Penalties could be extra costly Friday night.
Play on OVER in Detroit as an 8* Regular Selection Friday.
Good luck, Scott.

 

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Raptors -6
Pacers +3.5

 

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Bonus Plays Friday

Brewers -125

Orioles -125

 

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Mighty Quinn

Mighty hit with Southern Mississippi (-10 1/2) on Thursday and likes Harvard on Friday.

The deficit is 90 sirignanos.

 

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NCAAB

Friday, March 7

Harvard clinches Ivy title with win here; they lost 74-67 (-12) to Yale on Feb 8, despite forcing 19 turnovers (+10). Crimson won last six games since then, covering last five; they're 4-1 as road favorites, winning four of five road games by 12+ points. Ivy League home underdogs are 8-6 vs spread. Yale lost two of last three games; they're 5-0 at home in league, are 2-2 as Ivy underdogs. Harvard won eight of last ten series games.

Missouri Valley tournament
Wichita State is first team since St Joe's in '04 to be unbeaten going into conference tourney; Shockers beat Evansville twice this season, 81-67 at home (-19), then 84-68 (-12) on road Feb 16. Shockers won first MVC tourney game last four years, all by 10+ points- they've covered seven of last eight games overall. Aces won last three games, covered five of last seven; they're 7-8 vs spread as an underdog this season.

Illinois State split pair with Missouri State this year, losing 78-70 (+6) in Valley opener, then winning 67-63 (-5) at home Feb 18. Redbirds are 5-1 in first tourney game last six years; they've tourney final three of last six years, twice in OT. ISU is 3-4 in last seven games, 3-3 in games with spread of 3 or less. Missouri State is 8-3 in its first tourney game last 11 years, 3-4 in games with pointspread of 3 or less points.

Loyola drained 3 at buzzer last night to win first conference tourney tilt in six years, and just second win in last 10 games overall; Ramblers lost twice to Indiana State this season, 70-58 (+14) in MVC opener, 65-61 at home (+5) Jan 22. Indiana State is 8-1 in its first tourney game last nine years, with five wins by 4 or less points; they lost last three games, by 11-18-2 points, a red flag- they covered once in last eight games.

Northern Iowa won/covered five of last six games, covering four of last six as a favorite; Panthers lost 68-66 (-7) at Southern Illinois, then beat Salukis 73-54 (-7) at home nine days ago. UNI won this tourney in both '09/'10, but is 0-3 last three years. SIU is 1-5 in this event last six years; they won three of last four games overall, covered eight of last 10 games, but they've lost 10 of last 13 games against Northern Iowa.

CAA tournament
Hofstra won 11 of last 13 games with NC-Wilmington, beating UNCW 69-64 (+4) on road, then 61-52 (-3.5) at home Feb 8, but Pride lost five of last six games overall, winning finale at home. Hofstra is 3-5 in first round of CAA tourney last eight years. Seahawks split last six games after an 0-10 start in CAA play- they didn't play in CAA tourney LY, are 6-4-1 vs spread last 11 overall, 1-3 in last four first round games

Horizon tournament
Oakland's Bader scored 39 in OT win Tuesday, as Grizzlies tied game by drawing foul on OB play with 0:00.6 left, 94 feet from basket- they lost twice to Wright State this year, 76-64 (-7) in Horizon opener, then 72-71 (-1) at home Feb 16. Oakland is 3-6 as a Horizon dog. Wright St. won last four games, covered four of last six- they lost in Horizon final LY, are 6-1 in their first tournament game the last seven years.

Valparaiso beat Milwaukee twice this year, 75-62 (-6.5) at home, then 77-62 (+1) on road Feb 15; Crusaders have won last four series games, are 3-1 in its second tourney game since joining Horizon, but they're also 1-7 vs spread in last eight games overall. Milwaukee won its last couple games after a 4-game skid; higher seeded team is 10-0 SU in this round of Horizon tournament the last five years. Valpo is seeded higher.

Southern Conference tournament
Appalachian State is just 5-11 in league, but they swept Samford, 76-68 (-3) at home, then 63-57 (-4) on road eight days ago; ASU won its first tourney game the last five years, all by 8+ points, but two Samford Ws are their only two wins in last seven games overall. Bulldogs lost six of last eight games, is 0-4 in this tourney last four years. ASU is 3-4 in games with spread of 3 or less, 8-2 in last ten games vs Samford.

Georgia Southern beat Furman twice this year, 88-81 (-8) at home, then 82-73 (-2) on road eight days ago; Eagles won four of last five in series, but lost six of last eight games overall- they're 2-5 vs spread as favorites. Furman lost eight of last ten games, covering just two of last eight as an underdog; they won first SoCon tourney game last three years. Eagles won their first tournament game the last two seasons.

Citadel won its last two games after starting 0-14 in league; they're 5-3 vs spread last eight games; Bulldogs lost 69-65 (+10) in OT in their only meeting vs NC-Greensboro this year Jan 16- Citadel led by 14 in first half, but was just 9-19 on foul line. Spartans have now beaten Citadel six games in row; they won two of last three games, after a 2-7 mid-season skid. UNCG won its last tournament game the last four years. Citadel is a pinata in this event, losing nine of eleven first round games.

OVC tournament
Belmont beat Morehead twice in six nites in late January, 80-66 (-7.5) at home, then 76-73 (-1) on road; Bruins outscored Eagles 10-0 in last 1:19 to win second meeting. Belmont is 18-2 in conference tourney games the last eight years, winning six titles; they won first OVC tourney LY with wins by 9-1. Morehead lost three of last four games; they are 0-4 in last four games vs Belmont, had two guys play 37-38 minutes last nite- they used three subs double digit minutes.

Eastern Kentucky made 10-20 from arc, 26-34 from line in win last nite, Colonels' 5th win in row; EKU lost 77-64 (-8.5) Jan 8 at home in only meeting with Murray State this year, game Racers never trailed in. EKU is 2-0 as an OVC dog this year; last nite was just their second tourney win in last seven years. Murray State won five of last six games, is 8-5 as an OVC favorite,. is 6-2 in this event the last four years.

 

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Basketball Crusher
High Point +2.5 over Winthrop
(System Record: 55-7, lost last 2 games)
Overall Record: 55-69-4

 

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Hockey Crusher
Anaheim Ducks -133 over Pittsburgh
(System Record: 70-2, lost last game)
Overall Record: 70-56-1

 

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Soccer Crusher
Vestsjaelland + Randers OVER 2
This match is happening in Denmark
(System Record: 535-18, won last 3 games and 2 pushes)
Overall Record: 535-456-80

 

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Basketball Crusher
High Point +2.5 over Winthrop
(System Record: 55-7, lost last 2 games)
Overall Record: 55-69-4

Rest of the Plays
Hofstra PK over North Carolina-Wilmington
Southern Illinois +4.5 over Northern Iowa
Columbia -9.5 over Pennsylvania

 

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Hockey Crusher
Anaheim Ducks -133 over Pittsburgh
(System Record: 70-2, lost last game)
Overall Record: 70-56-1

Rest of the Plays
New York Rangers -116 over Carolina
Buffalo Sabres + Florida Panthers UNDER 5.5
Calgary Flames + New York Islanders OVER 5.5