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English League Two TODAY 19:45

Luton

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Wycombe

	HOME	DRAW	AWAY
SS1		19/10	9/4	17/10	More markets

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT LUTON	RECENT FORM
ALHWALHLALAL​ Most recent​	0 - 1 3 - 1 1 - 0 1 - 2	AWHDAWADHWHD​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Wycombe have conceded two goals in six of their last eight games

EXPERT VERDICT: Four defeats in a row have left Luton clinging on to a playoff place but the Hatters can bounce back with a victory over promotion rivals Wycombe at Kenilworth Road. Veteran Luton striker Paul Benson may be ready for his first start of the year after shaking off a long-term injury and the wily 35-year-old could make the difference.

RECOMMENDATION: Luton
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Football Conference TODAY 19:45

Braintree

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Telford

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BT1		4/6	11/4	7/2	More markets

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT BRAINTREE	RECENT FORM
ALALHLHWADAW​ Most recent​	3 - 2 2 - 1	ALHLAWALHLHL​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Telford have kept one clean sheet in their last ten matches

EXPERT VERDICT: Braintree dispelled any lingering relegation fears with last Tuesday’s remarkable 5-1 victory away to Torquay and can follow up by beating basement boys Telford at Cressing Road. Telford have picked up four of their six wins on the road but have lost seven of their last eight games and could be relegated by the end of the week.

RECOMMENDATION: Braintree
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NHL Grand Salami - March

The Grand Salami in pro hockey is decided by adding up all the goals scored in every game scheduled for that particular day. You can wager on 'over' or 'under' the Grand Salami total. The total is set by adding up all listed 'over/under' odds for each game on that particular day.

Note: The Grand Salami will have no action if any game is suspended or cancelled before the regulation time of three twenty minute periods. Also, regardless of the number of goals scored during the shoot out portion of the overtime, the final scored recorded for the game will give the winning team on more goal than its opponent based on the score at the end of regulation time.

*The majority of sportsbooks do not put out a total on the Grand Salami when there is only one game on the card. For tracking purposes, we will continue to show the 'over/under' for goals and combined goals scored on days with just one game.

NHL GRAND SALAMI

Date No. of Games Total Goals Combined Goals Scored Result
3/1 6 32 41 OVER
3/2 3 15.5 16 OVER
3/3 10 54.5 55 OVER
3/4 4 21.5 16 UNDER
3/5 8 44 46 OVER
3/6 6 31 31 PUSH
3/7 10 53 51 UNDER
3/8 6 30.5 41 OVER
3/9 5 27.5 23 UNDER
3/10 8 43.5 42 UNDER
3/11 3 16.5 20 OVER
3/12 11 59.5 53 UNDER
3/13 5 27.5 30 OVER
3/14 12 63 54 UNDER
3/15 7 37.5 28 UNDER
3/16 4 21 19 UNDER
3/17 9 47.5 39 UNDER
3/18 3 15.5 13 UNDER
3/19 10 53.5 54 OVER
3/20 3 16 13 UNDER
3/21 13 67.5 63 UNDER
3/22 4 20.5 24 OVER
3/23 7 37 33 UNDER
3/24 18 - - -
3/25 3 - - -
3/26 11 - - -
3/27 3 - - -
3/28 13 - - -
3/29 8 - - -
3/30 6 - - -
3/31 7 - - -

 

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NHL betting road map: Fade the sharks this week
By ART ARONSON

Art Aronson of AAA Sports takes a look at some of the best betting opportunities for the upcoming week on the ice.

Moneyline/Puckline Watch

Team to bet this week: Los Angeles Kings (34-23-13)

The defending champs have put themselves behind the eight-ball with three losses in their last four games. This is the moment where we all count them for dead and they go on a winning streak to squeak into the playoffs. The Kings sit four points back of the Winnipeg Jets for the final playoff spot and this week’s run of games will likely be the determining factor. The Kings are out East for five games (four this week) and will likely be underdogs in games against the New York teams as well as a tough one in Minnesota. We have seen the Kings pull together and rise up in occasions like these and I would be willing to bet some hard money that it will happen again.

Team to fade this week: San Jose Sharks (35-29-8)

With the playoffs no longer a realistic goal, the current road trip and weekly schedule of games is going to seem like a torturous affair for the Sharks. San Jose has lost three of four going into Monday’s action and has a very tough game in Ottawa against the streaking Senators. After Ottawa, the Sharks will play three games in four nights against Detroit, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia-all good home teams. The motivation will be low and the moral likely down for the San Jose. I would never consider betting them as the small road underdogs they are likely to be in every matchup. The risk will not be worth the reward.

Total Watch

New Jersey Devils UNDER streak

Just two of the last 12 games for the Devils have seen total goal numbers surpass the five goal mark. New Jersey has always been a team that preached defense over offense since the early 90’s and it seems some things never change. The Devils have three games this week against playoff caliber teams in Los Angeles, Washington and Anaheim where the total number will posted will likely be five goals. Should we see some higher scoring games involving the Devils? It seems highly unlikely.

Injury watch

Pittsburgh Penguins

There isn’t a do-or-die situation for the Penguins as the season winds down and perhaps that is the reason the Penguins are sitting some of their best players who are ailing with hurt. Patric Hornqvist, Evgeni Malkin and Christian Ehrhoff are all out of the lineup and the Penguins are coming off a rough stretch of games where they lost four of five. The man games lost could be the reason for that tough stretch and it is something to keep an eye on going into this week’s schedule of games.

Playbook

Stars rising

The Dallas Stars got leading scorer Tyler Seguin back in the lineup and has starting winning games again. The Stars have won seven-of-ten coming into this week’s action and have also picked up their defensive game. Dallas allowed 10 goals with only two opponents registering more than 30 shots during this stretch. While the prospects for a playoff spot don’t look good, the Stars aren’t laying down. The Stars are eight points behind Winnipeg for the Western Conference's final wild-card spot. Those teams have 10 games left, and Dallas is also behind three other clubs. Dallas plays at home to the leagues’ worst team in Buffalo on Monday but then start a tough Western road trip in Alberta.

 

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Blackhawks still Cup faves heading into stretch run
Andrew Caley

With just over two weeks to go in the NHL regular season the Chicago Blackhawks continue to be the favorite to win this season's Stanley Cup.

The Blackhawks are still third in the Central Division with 92 points, despite this the Westgate LV Superbook still has them as the 9-2 favorites.

According to the Vegas book, the next closest challengers are the New York Rangers at 6/1 and the Montreal Canadiens at 8/1.

 

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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Monticello Raceway

Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 9 - Post: 3:30 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 81 - Purse:$4900 - N/W $305 P/S L/6 OR P/S IN 2014-15 $6000 P/C L/S AE: N/W 7 PM LT AE: $7500 CLM W/A


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 6 LAST BEST CHANCE 5/2


# 5 NATURAL HABITAT 4/1


# 2 PAULIMONY 3/1


LAST BEST CHANCE is the most compelling wager in this race. Cannot put a finger on it, but support this gelding for a wager. Have a feeling this one might sneak by today. This race could very well be controlled by this gelding. One look at the avgerage TrackMaster Speed Rating will verify that. NATURAL HABITAT - With a great 82 speed rating last time out, will quite possibly be a factor in this race. PAULIMONY - Can't overlook based on TrackMaster SRs which have been terrific (84 avg) these days. With a 81 average class statistic, this solid standardbred has one of the strongest class advantages in the field of starters.

 

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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Pocono Downs

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 11 - Post: 9:30 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 84 - Purse:$9000 - NW $4,600 IN LAST 5 STARTS 4 YEAR OLDS & OLDER LAST START FOR A PURSE GREATER THAN $11,000 INELIGIBLE OPTIONAL CLAIMING $10,000 PA PREFERENCE GEORGE ANTHONY`S PICKS: 3-5-2-1 MATT KAKALEY #1 OVER #6 BRETT MILLER #3 OVER #8 ANTHONY NAPOLITANO #9 OVER #7


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 9 LOLLIPOP KID 8/1


# 6 SHADOWS DREAM 6/1


# 5 CAMARROW 20/1


LOLLIPOP KID gets the edge as our best wagering option in this race and look at those reasonable morning line odds. Might be there at a nice price tag. Very likely one to keep in your exotics. With a great 80 TrackMaster Speed Rating last time out, will most likely be a factor in this competition. With this driver-handler hooking up, investors often make some green stuff. ROI is exemplary with this combination. SHADOWS DREAM - This standardbred looks dangerous considering the high class figures. We wouldn't recommend tossing out of any exotics. CAMARROW - Chances are greatly enhanced for contenders beginning from the 5 post at Pocono Downs. He has great class stats, averaging 89. Could be considered for a bet in this contest.

 

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Fairmont Park

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 5 - Maiden Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $5400 Class Rating: 66

FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 116 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.



RECOMMENDED CHOICES

The Walker Group Picks

# 2 SPEEDY MY BOY 10/1


# 4 HOLY UNO 12/1


# 9 RUN AWAY MARKET 20/1


SPEEDY MY BOY has a very good shot to take this outing and the potential return justifies the dangerous nature of the long odds.

 

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Louisiana Downs

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 7 - Allowance - 300y on the Dirt. Purse: $9000 Class Rating: 76

QUARTER HORSE 300Y, FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 124 LBS.; OLDER, 126 LBS.



RECOMMENDED CHOICES

The Walker Group Picks

# 2 LEADIN LADY 6/1


# 7 PHANTOM SOLEIL 10/1


# 4 SCARLETT JEWEL 5/2


LEADIN LADY looks very strong to best this field. Has formidable Equibase Speed Figs and has to be considered for a bet in this competition. I think having Ramirez ride this filly is a smart move. Ran a strong last race. PHANTOM SOLEIL - This racer could upset this field at a big price. Recorded a reliable speed figure in the most recent race. Can run another good one in this race. SCARLETT JEWEL - With a sound 65 average speed figure at the distance, seems well suited for today's race. I would lean toward this filly on the rider and trainer numbers alone.

 

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Mountaineer - Race #3 - Post: 7:44pm - Claiming - 5.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $6,600 Class Rating: 66

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#5 PRINCESS JANELLE (ML=7/2)
#1 MI MALAGRA MARIA (ML=8/5)
#3 HIDDEN HEAT (ML=5/2)


PRINCESS JANELLE - Sprinters that come back to the races quickly are generally good plays. Sophisticated analyzers will tell you that this entrant has strong early speed. Mare's last work was second fastest of the day for the distance. MI MALAGRA MARIA - Ranks highest in earnings per race. A solid try right here will boost the lifetime bankroll. This mare gets a weight break of -6 pounds from last race. This could make a difference today. HIDDEN HEAT - This mare is in good physical condition, having run a strong race on March 7th, finishing first. Mare shipped to this track and won; now goes for a double. I think that a sprinter coming off a layoff will usually run her best in the 3rd or 4th start back.

Vulnerable Contenders: #4 SWEET CONSOLIDATOR (ML=4/1), #2 TOTAL BLISS (ML=6/1),

SWEET CONSOLIDATOR - Tough to put any dough on this mare on the top end. Likes to hit the board though. Not likely that the speed rating she registered on Mar 16th will be enough in this clash. TOTAL BLISS - Hard to back any animal with dropping speed figures of 56/46/43. This mare earned a rating in her last event which probably isn't good enough in today's race.


STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#5 PRINCESS JANELLE to win at post-time odds of 3/1 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Pass

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [1,3,5] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

 

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Parx Racing - Race #2 - Post: 1:22pm - Maiden Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $19,000 Class Rating: 49

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#7 RIVERNESS (ML=9/2)


RIVERNESS - I like this mare. Has the highest earnings per race in here.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 POOCHY (ML=8/5), #2 FARYN (ML=5/2), #4 DESERT RECON (ML=5/1),

POOCHY - This filly notched a speed rating in her last contest which likely isn't good enough in today's race. FARYN - This thoroughbred likes to finish in the money, but doesn't usually get the job done. Don't put in the top spot. This filly has had numerous efforts at Parx Racing and still no victories. DESERT RECON - Hard to keep following this sort of 'bridesmaid' horse.


STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#7 RIVERNESS is the play if we get odds of 1/1 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
None

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

 

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Handicapped by Valuline at Will Rogers Downs

Today's Most Likely Winner Is at:

Will Rogers Downs, Race 4 (Tuesday March 24, 2015)

QUIET ZONE

WRD-4 1mile DIRT Six Horses
"A" CLM 15,000 3YUP $12,500
P# ex q t s ML WP TVL

1 QUIET ZONE 3/5 45% 6/5 Strong Favorite icon
6 ARTAX MAX 6/1 29% 5/2

 

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Yonkers: Tuesday 3/24 Analysis
By Brewster Smith

DRF HARNESS

MEET STATS: 37 - 238 / $318.70 BEST BETS: 3 - 20 / $14.10

Best Bet: FRAC (11th)

Spot Play: SKYFUL OF LIGHTERS (9th)


Race 1

(3) DESTINATION MOON N gets serious post relief and that should help his cause; gets the call. (1) HOT SHOT LAWYER went down the road last out for all the glory. (5) WINTER BLUES can have a say with this group.

Race 2

(1) BLOOMFIELDCANTIFLY Trotter was strong for the victory last week. Ready to roll once again for glory. (3) LENNY MAC put in a nice run last time out. (7) DREAMSTEELER can be a factor with the dropdown.

Race 3

(6) RIVER RUNS DEEP leaves the Sagamore series for this event. Pacer can boss these at his best. (7) ATOMIC TOM has fine speed and will be right square in the mix. (3) ARDIE B SPEED makes his 2015 debut; watch out.

Race 4

(4) SILVER CREDIT gets a cozy post to work from and this gal can top these with a golden trip. (3) MISSY GOLDFIRE put in a mild bid last time around. (2) PRINCE LAUXMONT has scored in his last two starts at Freehold.

Race 5

(6) SIR SAMS Z TAM is clearly knocking at the door; ready to get it done. (7) FORT KNOX Sharp in the series and will be the one to knock off. (3) COMPANY MAN could make some noise down the lane.

Race 6

(3) JK PATRIOT has tactical speed and good to see Tetrick stays on board this gelding. (1) ROGER MACH EM is on a roll scoring his fifth straight victory. (5) MAJOR UPTREND could be right in the hunt.

Race 7

(5) MEADOWVIEW ARNY just got up for win honors in his recent outing and this gelding can pull it off again. (3) MACKS GOLD BAND has sharp early zip; main danger. (4) MARQUESAS took the pocket route home for top prize last out.

Race 8

(4) OR put in a fine effort last out and this pacer can put his best foot forward. (2) CRIMSON CRUISER Ohio invader gets Dube and has good speed; threat. (6) LITTLE MICHAEL B was caught at the wire for win honors last week.

Race 9

(2) SKYFUL OF LIGHTERS Gelding was quite good for the score last week and two straight is clearly not out of the question. (1) BETTOR BELIEVE IT gets post relief and is knocking at the door; dangerous. (6) DONT TELL WAYNE was second best in the Sagamore series last time around.

Race 10

(2) ATLAS ALLIANCE N Mild rally for the show spot in his recent trip to the post and he fits well in here. (4) BEST SAID just held on for the victory last time out. (6) KEYSTONE HONOR has tactical speed; not out of this.

Race 11

(1) FRAC Late rally for the show spot last time around and he seems to be ready for his second 2015 victory. (7) VEGLIANTINO She has sharp speed and will be a serious factor in here. (3) MERGATROID Even finish in her latest.

Race 12

(5) CARRACCI HANOVER is seeking his first victory in 2015 and this might be a perfect spot for him to get it done. (1) KINGS BARNS should fare quite well from the fence. (6) BEAT OF NY raced evenly in his most recent outing.

 

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SPOT PLAYS

For Tuesday


TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE


Mahoning Valley (2nd) Shake Ya Rope, 3-1
(6th) Southopaw Slammer, 3-1


Mountaineer (1st) Dixie Council, 9-2
(2nd) Emperor's Robe, 9-2


Parx Racing (4th) Louisa Gal, 3-1
(6th) Extrasexyhippzster, 7-2


Turf Paradise (1st) Classical Hy, 5-1
(3rd) Canopus, 7-2

 

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NBA Preview: Spurs (44-25) at Mavericks (44-27)

Date: March 24, 2015 8:00 PM EDT

Tony Parker appeared to be on the decline for much of the season, producing at a lackluster level compared to his previous excellence.

He's finding his form with the playoffs on the horizon, however, which could mean bad news for the Dallas Mavericks as they try to avoid a third straight loss Tuesday night.

Parker came into the season with 1,136 regular-season and playoff games to his name, third most in the league since he entered it in 2001-02, trailing teammate Tim Duncan and Derek Fisher. He averaged 17.1 points and 49.5 percent shooting in the regular season prior to 2014-15, but is averaging 14.9 points and 48.3 percent this season - his lowest marks since scoring 14.7 per contest and hitting 44.7 in 2003-04.

Parker has shot 58.5 percent and averaged 19.9 points over his last 10, however, and the Spurs (44-25) have won 10 of 12 to pull within one game of the fifth-place Clippers. He also owns a 3.2 assist-to-turnover ratio in the last 12 contests compared to a 2.0 mark previously, a crucial improvement given that San Antonio is 23-9 when he commits two or fewer turnovers.

Parker isn't the only Spur playing well. Kawhi Leonard has averaged 20.0 points in his last 11 games and Tiago Splitter has scored 41 over the past two. The contributions have been key with Manu Ginobili missing the last four games with a sprained ankle.

"We've just played together for a long time," said Splitter, who scored a season-high 23 in a 114-95 win at Atlanta on Sunday. "We haven't made many changes in our team. Just good guys, good players that know each other and try to do their best."

Parker has victimized Dallas, averaging 22.8 points and 56.3 percent shooting while winning his last six matchups. He hit the winning 3-pointer with 1:07 left and scored 23 in a 101-100 home victory over the Mavericks on Oct. 28. He didn't play in a 99-93 road loss to them Dec. 20.

The Mavericks (44-27) trail the Spurs by one game, and coach Rick Carlisle called the team's performance an "embarrassment" in a 98-92 loss at Phoenix on Sunday. Dallas blew a six-point lead with less than five minutes remaining after rallying from a 17-point deficit.

Monta Ellis was 4 for 22 and has gone 7 for 31 in his last two games. The Mavericks have a difficult time winning when Ellis is inefficient, going 8-16 when he shoots worse than 40.0 percent.

"Hey, he had a bad shooting night," Carlisle said. "That's the way it goes. But if we show up in the first half and play like we're capable, we're not talking about a bad shooting night. We're probably winning the game and doing what we're supposed to do.

"This is not a Monta Ellis problem. This is a Dallas Mavericks hard-play problem. We don't play hard all the time, that's the problem."

Ellis could be poised to bounce back as he's averaged 25.6 points in his last 17 matchups with the Spurs. He's scored 64 points and shot 59.1 percent in two meetings this season.

The Spurs have won four of five on the road since losing four straight.

 

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Important NBA betting notes you missed in the middle of March Madness
By JOE FORTENBAUGH

Look, we understand even if your boss doesn’t.

Regardless of whether or not the policymakers in this world ever step up and accomplish what millions of us have been demanding for years, the bottom line is that the first four days of March Madness have yet to be written into law as a national holiday.

An adult spring break, so to speak, so that we can all cease and desist with the song and dance of showing up to work on the inaugural Thursday and Friday of college basketball’s national tournament pretending to produce even so much as an ounce worth of acceptable TPS reports.

We’re certainly not judging, but those of you who spent last Thursday and Friday shuffling back and forth between bamboozling your boss while keeping an eye on the UAB-Iowa State upset may have missed a few noteworthy headlines from the National Basketball Association.

Don’t sweat, we’ve got the necessary intel right here:

Thunderstruck

Oklahoma City general manager Sam Presti held a press conference last Friday to announce that six-time All Star forward Kevin Durant has been removed from all basketball activities and will be out of action indefinitely due to complications arising from foot surgery.

The news came as a significant blow to an eighth-seeded Thunder team that will also be without the services of center Serge Ibaka for 4-6 weeks following knee surgery.

The Durant news moved Oklahoma City’s title odds from 10/1 to 50/1 offshore despite the fact that the team still holds a three-game lead over New Orleans for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.

Russell Westbrook may be in the midst of an MVP-caliber season, but OKC’s chances of running the table look bleak at best at the moment.

No Klay, no worries

The league-leading Golden State Warriors were supposed to hit a temporary rough patch last Tuesday when word surfaced that All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson would miss 7-10 days with a sprained ankle.

But in typical 2014-2015 Warriors fashion, Steph Curry and company didn’t miss a beat in the face of adversity, ripping off three straight double-digit victories over Atlanta, New Orleans and Utah by an average of 16.6 points per game.

The Dubs are now 56-13 straight-up and 40-28-1 ATS on the season, but take note that head coach Steve Kerr may be set to rest his starters in the near future with a 7.5-game lead in the West and the playoffs quickly approaching.

Going cold

The loss of shooting guard Wesley Matthews to a torn Achilles tendon has finally caught up to the Blazers, who have lost and failed to cover the number in four straight contests, dropping Portland behind Houston for the third spot in the Western Conference.

Surrendering just 97.9 points per game on the season (10th in NBA), the Blazers’ current four-game losing streak has seen the club permit an average of 105.2 points per contest, with three of those four matchups going over the total.

Portland returns home from a five-game road trip Tuesday night for a marquee showdown with the aforementioned Warriors.

Tank alert

With less than 14 games remaining, the Knicks (14-56), Timberwolves (15-54), Sixers (17-52) and Lakers (17-50) are in a tight race for the right to claim the most ping pong balls in this summer’s NBA draft, which means bettors should be on high alert for the very real possibility of strategic tanking.

The Kobe-less Lakers are well on their way having dropped four straight contests while Philly has gone off script by winning back-to-back showdowns.

Fun fact about the Sixers: Despite all the jokes about this franchise prior to the start of the season, Philadelphia has officially gone over their season win total of 15.

Time will tell

Are the East-leading Atlanta Hawks the best team in their conference or simply the organization with the best record?

Only time will tell if Al Horford, Jeff Teague and company can get past LeBron James and the Cavaliers, but take note that the Hawks have dropped three straight contests against some of the league’s elite franchises (at Golden State, at Oklahoma City, vs. San Antonio).

However, what’s especially troubling for Atlanta backers isn’t necessarily the blowout fashion in which the team has been losing as of late (deficit of 15.3 pts/gm), but the fact that the squad was routed by San Antonio Sunday night (114-95) despite the return of All-Star shooting guard Kyle Korver (broken nose).

The upside? Atlanta’s next six games come against six franchises that boast a sub-.500 record.

 

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NBA Game of the Day: Spurs at Mavericks

San Antonio Spurs at Dallas Mavericks (+2.5, 205.5)

The up-and-down nature of the Dallas Mavericks has hit another downswing at a bad time. The Mavericks will try to avoid a third straight loss when they host the defending champion San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. Losses to Memphis and at Phoenix over the weekend allowed the Spurs to jump over Dallas in the standings, leaving the Mavericks in seventh place in the Western Conference, one game behind San Antonio.

Dallas bridged February and March with a stretch of five losses in seven games but appeared to be pulling out of the funk with an impressive three-game winning streak before falling flat again over the weekend. "This is a Dallas Mavericks hard-play problem, all right?" coach Rick Carlisle told reporters. "We don't play hard all the time. And that's a problem.” The Spurs have won three in a row and are coming off a 114-95 triumph at East-leading Atlanta on Sunday.

LINE HISTORY: Most shops opened the Mavs as 2-point dogs, but that line was moved up to +2.5 at the time of writing.

ABOUT THE SPURS (44-25): San Antonio gets a chance to solidify the No. 6 spot this week and possibly move forward in the West with its next three games against the two teams below it in the standings in Dallas (twice) and Oklahoma City. The Spurs shot 56.1 percent from the floor and needed only eight points from Tony Parker to put up 114 against the Hawks as Tiago Splitter (23 points) and Kawhi Leonard (20 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and four steals) carried the load. "I'm feeling healthy. I'm feeling like I can push myself,” Splitter told KENS5.com “I feel like I have nothing against it. I'm just going in there and putting everything on the court. I'm running better, I'm rebounding better and just feeling stronger. The confidence, of course, goes together with that.”

ABOUT THE MAVERICKS (44-27): Dallas fell behind by 15 points at the half in the 98-92 loss at Phoenix on Sunday and is looking for a better effort from the start over the last 11 games. “We’re not playing up to our ability right now,” forward Chandler Parsons told reporters. “There’s ups and downs in a season, so we can’t get too low right now. Everyone tends to do that when we have a loss, but we still control our own destiny.” The Mavericks’ next seven games are against teams fighting for playoff spots, with the lone sub-.500 opponent in that span at Indiana on Sunday.

TRENDS:

*Mavericks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.
*Over is 8-1 in Spurs' last 9 overall.
*Underdog is 10-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
*Over is 5-1 in Mavericks' last 6 overall.

COVERS CONSENSUS: N/A

 

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'Over-Whelming'

Tonight the Toronto Raptors are traveling to the 'The Palace of Auburn Hills' to take on the the Detroit Pistons. What should get the attention of NBA handicappers, there is an 'Over'-Whelming' chance the matchup between these cross-border rivals plays 'Over'. Toronto with its porous defense has been one of the better 'OVER' bet in the Association at 39-31 O/U including a profitable 23-11 O/U when stepping outside the Air Canada Center. Looking at recent performance (March) the Raptors defensive woes have gotten worse as they've allowed the competition 109.4 points per 100 possessions in posting an 8-3 O/U mark. NBA handicappers would also be quick to note Raptors, Pistons have a penchant for making 'Over' bettors happy in this series producing 7 'Over' 1 'Under' last eight meetings. Another positive for 'Over' gamblers the Raptors have played 'Over' in 7 of the past 8 on foreign hardwood, Pistons have played 'Over' in 4 straight on home court.

 

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College Basketball Future Odds

Odds to Win 2014-15 NCAA Men's Tournament (4/6/15)


School Odds

Kentucky 10/11

Arizona 5/1

Duke 7/1

Wisconsin 15/2

Michigan State 10/1

Gonzaga 15/1

North Carolina 25/1

Notre Dame 25/1

Utah 25/1

Louisville 30/1

N.C. State 40/1

Oklahoma 40/1

Wichita State 40/1

West Virginia 75/1

Xavier 75/1

UCLA 100/1

How To Bet College Basketball Futures

The “Odds to Win” wager in pro baseball is also commonly referred to as a future wager. Bettors must correctly select a team to win an event that takes place a later time. The money wagered will be tied up until there is an outcome and bettors will receive fixed odds when they place the wager. The future odds are normally updated on a weekly basis and wagers can be placed throughout the season.

To figure out your Win Amount, take the odds and multiply by the amount wagered. Ex. Kentucky Wildcats (5/1) to win the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship. The Wildcats are listed as a 5/1 betting choice to win the NCAA Men's Championship. If you wager $100 on Kentucky to win the NCAA and it captures the championship, then you would win $500 (5 ÷ 1 x 100). You would collect $600, which includes your win and stake ($100).