Michael Cannon
10 Dime –
OHIO STATE
Take Ohio State as the small chalk tonight in the NIT Championship over Massachusetts.
The Buckeyes have been playing great, winning all four of their games by double-digits. They are 4-0 SUATS during that span.
Ohio State is on a 7-0 ATS run in non-conference play and are also on positive ATS runs of 5-0 as a chalk, 5-1 against winning teams, 4-1 after a SU win, 7-2 as a chalk on neutral courts and 10-4 in postseason play.
Massachusetts is just 2-5 ATS in its last seven as a neutral-site underdog and 1-5 ATS in its last six Thursday games.
Ohio State showed great balance in its win over Ole Miss in the semifinals, with four players scoring in double figures. They will have to shore up their defense tonight, as they took the second half off against Mississippi after rolling out to a 44-20 halftime lead.
To be honest with you Massachusetts shouldn’t even be playing in this game. They haven’t shot well from the perimeter and they were pounded on the boards by Florida in the semifinal win. But the Gators only shot 8 of 21 from the charity stripe, which was the difference in the game.
Ohio State will control the boards in this game as well, but don’t expect the Buckeyes to choke from the free-throw line like Florida did. The Minutemen have been playing with fire throughout this tournament and tonight they get burned.
Take Ohio State minus the small number as they win the NIT and cover the number tonight.
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10 Dime –
OHIO STATE
Take Ohio State as the small chalk tonight in the NIT Championship over Massachusetts.
The Buckeyes have been playing great, winning all four of their games by double-digits. They are 4-0 SUATS during that span.
Ohio State is on a 7-0 ATS run in non-conference play and are also on positive ATS runs of 5-0 as a chalk, 5-1 against winning teams, 4-1 after a SU win, 7-2 as a chalk on neutral courts and 10-4 in postseason play.
Massachusetts is just 2-5 ATS in its last seven as a neutral-site underdog and 1-5 ATS in its last six Thursday games.
Ohio State showed great balance in its win over Ole Miss in the semifinals, with four players scoring in double figures. They will have to shore up their defense tonight, as they took the second half off against Mississippi after rolling out to a 44-20 halftime lead.
To be honest with you Massachusetts shouldn’t even be playing in this game. They haven’t shot well from the perimeter and they were pounded on the boards by Florida in the semifinal win. But the Gators only shot 8 of 21 from the charity stripe, which was the difference in the game.
Ohio State will control the boards in this game as well, but don’t expect the Buckeyes to choke from the free-throw line like Florida did. The Minutemen have been playing with fire throughout this tournament and tonight they get burned.
Take Ohio State minus the small number as they win the NIT and cover the number tonight.
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Documented records since October 6th
NCAA HOOPS 160-120
NBA 109-83
NHL 49-37
MLB-2.25 units
NCAA FOOTBALL 27-11 (10-4 bowl games)
OVERALL RECORD 357-260 since oct 6th
MLB
CUBS-125 (2 units) posted earlier
NBA EARLY RELEASE
APR 4 UTAH/SAN ANTONIO UNDER 198
I think the line will fall and I think it will be a playoff type atmosphere and a lot of half court play. Don't think these teams will be able to score 25 points a quarter for the whole game. I would be surprised if either team reached a hundred. I see around 190 total points or so. Take care and have a good day. This is the time of year where Pops and the spurs start to lock down
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Documented records since October 6th
NCAA HOOPS 160-120
NBA 109-83
NHL 49-37
MLB-2.25 units
NCAA FOOTBALL 27-11 (10-4 bowl games)
OVERALL RECORD 357-260 since oct 6th
MLB
CUBS-125 (2 units) posted earlier
NBA EARLY RELEASE
APR 4 UTAH/SAN ANTONIO UNDER 198
I think the line will fall and I think it will be a playoff type atmosphere and a lot of half court play. Don't think these teams will be able to score 25 points a quarter for the whole game. I would be surprised if either team reached a hundred. I see around 190 total points or so. Take care and have a good day. This is the time of year where Pops and the spurs start to lock down
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Dominic Brando Sports 2007-08 NBA/NCAA Basketball (157-122-8 for +1,370.00 Units):
NBA 17-14-0 for -15.00 Units (Special 150 Units 0-1, Top 100 Units 17-13, Regular 50 Units 0-0)
NCAA 116-89-8 for +1,115.00 Units (Special 150 Units 1-0, Top 100 Units 115-89-8, Regular 50 Units 0-0)
NCAA Tourney 15-12-0/+195.00 Units (Special 150 Units 0-0, Top 100 Units 15-12-0, Regular 50 Units 0-0)
NIT Tourney 5-5-0 for -95.00 Units (Special 150 Units 0-0, Top 100 Units 5-5-0, Regular 50 Units 0-0)
CBI Tourney 4-2-0 for +170.00 Units (Special 150 Units 0-0, Top 100 Units 4-2-0, Regular 50 Units 0-0)
Thursday NBA/NCAA Basketball Executive Report (April 3rd, 2008):
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NBA 17-14-0 for -15.00 Units (Special 150 Units 0-1, Top 100 Units 17-13, Regular 50 Units 0-0)
NCAA 116-89-8 for +1,115.00 Units (Special 150 Units 1-0, Top 100 Units 115-89-8, Regular 50 Units 0-0)
NCAA Tourney 15-12-0/+195.00 Units (Special 150 Units 0-0, Top 100 Units 15-12-0, Regular 50 Units 0-0)
NIT Tourney 5-5-0 for -95.00 Units (Special 150 Units 0-0, Top 100 Units 5-5-0, Regular 50 Units 0-0)
CBI Tourney 4-2-0 for +170.00 Units (Special 150 Units 0-0, Top 100 Units 4-2-0, Regular 50 Units 0-0)
Thursday NBA/NCAA Basketball Executive Report (April 3rd, 2008):
NBA Top 100 Unit Golden Star Lock Release: #505 HOUSTON/PORTLAND UNDER 181/-120
NIT Championship Game Top 100 Unit Release: #507 UMASS MINUTEMEN +4/-120 over Ohio State<!-- / message -->
