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European Cup TODAY 19:45

B Dortmund

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Benfica

	HOME	DRAW	AWAY
BT3		4/11	17/4	9	More markets

RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT B DORTMUND	RECENT FORM
HD*ALALHWAWHW​ Most recent​	5 - 0	HWHWAWHWAWAW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Dortmund have scored 21 goals in Europe this term

EXPERT VERDICT: Dortmund dominated all aspects of their 1-0 first-leg defeat yet somehow failed to break down a stubborn Benfica outfit but expect them to make their superiority count on home soil. BVB are a short-priced to win the game but for bigger gains, back them to qualify with the Germans fancied to make their class tell.

RECOMMENDATION: Dortmund to qualify
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REFEREE: Martin Atkinson STADIUM:

European Cup TODAY 19:45

Barcelona

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Paris St-G.

	HOME	DRAW	AWAY
BT2		4/9	17/4	6	More markets

RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT BARCELONA	RECENT FORM
AWALHWAWHWHW​ Most recent​	2 - 0 3 - 1 1 - 1 1 - 0	AWHWHDAWAW*HW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: PSG have reached the last four Champions League quarter-finals

EXPERT VERDICT: It is all seems doom and gloom at the Camp Nou after their abysmal 4-0 defeat in Paris. Luis Enrique will certainly set out his side to go for broke in the second leg but that could leave Barcelona wide-open at the back and as they showed at the Parc des Princes, PSG have the talent to profit on the break.

RECOMMENDATION: Both teams to score
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REFEREE: Deniz Aytekin STADIUM:

Premier League TODAY 20:00

Man City

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Stoke

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SS1		2/9	6	14	More markets

RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT MAN CITY	RECENT FORM
HWAWADHWHWAW​ Most recent​	4 - 0 0 - 1 1 - 0 3 - 0	HDHDALHWALHW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Stoke have scored once on their last six visits to Manchester City

EXPERT VERDICT: Manchester City have won six of their last seven home matches and the only blemish on that record was an unfortunate 2-2 draw with Tottenham when Pep Guardiola's side dominated most of the match. City have scored exactly two goals in five of those seven games and a comfortable triumph looks the most likely outcome.

RECOMMENDATION: Man City to win 2-0
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REFEREE: Neil Swarbrick STADIUM:

Europa League Th 9Mar 18:00

R. Rostov

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Man Utd

	HOME	DRAW	AWAY
BT2		4	13/5	3/4	More markets

RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT R. ROSTOV	RECENT FORM
ALHDADHWADAW​ Most recent​	Unknown	HWHWAWAWNWHD​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Man Utd have won their last four Europa League games to nil

EXPERT VERDICT: Manchester United’s EFL Cup triumph ensured a Europa League berth next term but the Red Devils have eyes on winning the competition this year and securing a Champions League spot instead. Zlatan Ibrahimovic's penalty proved costly against Bournemouth on Saturday but Jose Mourinho's squad should be up to beating Rostov.

RECOMMENDATION: Man Utd
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REFEREE: Felix Zwayer STADIUM:

 

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Jim Feist
Mar 08 '17, 9:00 PM
NCAA-B | Washington State vs Colorado
Play on: UNDER 146 -110

3/08 09:00 PM EST CB (557) WASHINGTON STATE VS (558) COLORADO.
Take: UNDER THE TOTAL.
Reason: Your free pick for Wednesday, March 8, 2017 comes in college hoops in the Pac 12 tournament as Washington State and Colorado duel from Las Vegas. Washington State is no offensive force, 17-5-2 under the total on neutral courts. They scored 49 points in the last meeting with Colorado, sailing under the total of 149. Tourney play brings out strong defense with so much at stake. Colorado is 11-3 under the total after a victory. Coach Thad Boyle will be demanding great defense: "The key is to be aggressive, hungry, aggressive without fouling," Boyle said this week. "Take the fight to your opponent. You can't come out walking on eggshells." And Washington State is 23-8 under the total in Pac 12 play. Play Washington State/Colorado Under the total.

 

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Scott Rickenbach
Mar 08 '17, 12:30 PM
NCAA-B | Texas-San Antonio vs Western Kentucky
Play on: Western Kentucky -4½ -110 at 5Dimes

This is the earliest of 4 Picks in CBB Wednesday for Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach. This one is a Free Pick but the other 3 are all star rated picks in March Madness - 7-1 (88%) so far in Conference Tourneys! Rickenbach also has a star rated pick going in the NBA plus a star rated pick in NHL. The Bulldog (34-16, 68% with all basketball picks the last 10 days) is off of a HUGE January AND February to begin the New Year and is ON FIRE in Hoops in March as well! He ranks as the #1 ALL SPORTS LEADER for cumulative net profits in 2017 on multiple networks! The Bulldog has an all sports streak (star rated picks) of 166-114 (+$50,540) long-term! Don't miss a HUGE Wednesday including plenty of DAYTIME action in March Madness including:

Free Pick - Rickenbach CBB Game #532 Wednesday Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (-) vs UTSA Roadrunners @ 12:30 ET - The Hilltoppers have played a tougher overall schedule this season and they match-up well with UTSA. I say that because the Roadrunners rely heavily on power forward Patrick Beverly but Western Kentucky has two guys that are similar in build and this includes the Hilltoppers leading scorer. Western Kentucky has not lost to the Roadrunners since these teams both ended up in CUSA and the Hilltoppers have won each of the last two meetings by at least a dozen points each time. Even though the Roadrunners finished the season with a big upset win versus Old Dominion, the Monarchs were not motivated for that game. That certainly will not be the case today with Western Kentucky and that is bad news for a UTSA team that had lost 9 of 12 before winning their season finale. The Hilltoppers closed the season shooting at least 47.4% or better from the field in 5 of their last 7 games and winning 6 of their last 11 games. So Western Kentucky comes into this game having averaged 47% from the field their last 5 games while the Roadrunners are only at 38% from the field in road games this season. The Runners simply won't be able to keep up in this one. The Hilltoppers are 7-2 ATS in March games while UTSA is 3-8 ATS in March games. Free Pick on Western Kentucky minus the short number Wednesday. Best of luck, Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach

 

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Scott Spreitzer
Mar 08 '17, 3:00 PM
NCAA-B | Southern Miss vs Rice
Play on: Southern Miss +12 -110 at GTBets

I'm recommending a play on Southern Miss plus the points on Wednesday afternoon. Rice certainly owns the much shinier record and once in a while Southern Miss really tosses up a clunker, but they've played competitive basketball in four of their last five games and in both meetings this season with Rice. The Owls would like to play a first team to 80 tempo. But the Eagles have been able to throw a wrench into the Rice offense, mucking-up both meetings. The Owls average over 80 ppg, but were held to 72 (68 in regulation) and 61 points in this season's meetings, winning by just one point and three points, respectively. Rice was held to 44 of 115, 38% FG shooting by Southern Miss, including 12 of 49, 24% from behind the arc. Do it once and we could say it was a fluke. Do it twice and it's likely matchup oriented. And let's not fail to mention Rice has committed more turnovers than assists dished out this season. Their best assist man, Marcus Evans has 122 assists, but a hefty 114 turnovers. Their next two highest dishers have a combined 138 assists, but 119 turnovers to go along with it. Rice has dropped four in a row ATS as chalk, while Southern Miss has covered seven straight in the series. I'm recommending a play on Southern Miss plus the points on Wednesday. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.

 

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DAVE COKIN

ST. JOSEPH’S VS MASSACHUSETTS
PLAY: ST. JOSEPH’S +3.5

I don’t usually just play a game based on my opinion of the coaches involved. But that’s what I’m doing here.

St. Joseph’s had lost nine in a row prior to beating Duquesne and the Hawks have been absolutely decimated by key injuries. But it’s not like UMass is sizzling either. The Minutemen are 2-10 in their last 12 games.

UMass won both regular season meetings and I can’t disagree they should,d be the favorite on paper. But my take is that Phil Martelli isn’t losing three times in one season to Derek Kellogg, and I’m even getting more than one possession to support my opinion. Short and sweet, St. Joseph’s plus the points.

 

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Red Dog Sports
Mar 08 '17, 4:00 PM
Soccer | Stoke City vs Manchester City
Play on: UNDER 3½ -140

Under 3.5

I like under 3.5 in this match on Wednesday. I think it ends 3-0 or 2-1.

 

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Brad Diamond
Mar 08 '17, 3:00 PM
NCAA-B | Stanford vs Arizona State
Play on: Arizona State +3½ -115 at betonline

Arizona State+ over Stanford

Realize the Cardinal is in triple revenge, but State shows 9-1-1 L11 off a SU loss. Fundamentally, Stanford has the more effective defense allowing 73.4 points per game, versus 81.8 points for State over the last five games. But, Stanford is just 3-7 ATS L10 and 0-3 SU & ATS in the series. The Sun Devils have a negative history at neutral sites, however, feel the current number is worth the take.

 

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Jimmy Boyd

Rutgers vs. Ohio State
Play: Ohio State -7

These two teams come in with similar records, but I don't think there's any doubt who is the better team and I just don't see Rutgers keeping this one close. Sure the Scarlet Knights were able to knock off Illinois at home in their regular season finale, but that was one of just 3 conference wins for Rutgers and it snapped a 6 game losing streak. The Scarlet Knights lost on average by over 10 ppg in Big Ten play. These two teams played twice during the regular season. The Buckeyes won by 6 points at home and it came in a bit of a flat spot off a huge road win at Michigan and even bigger game at Maryland on deck. There's no overlooking teams in conference tournament, especially for a team like Ohio State, who needs to win the tournament to make the NCAA Tournament.

Ohio State ended the year with a loss at home to Indiana as a 3-point favorite and that's worth noting, as the Buckeyes are a perfect 8-0 ATS over the last 3 seasons off an upset conference loss as a favorite. At the same time. Rutgers is 1-9 ATS in their last 10 road games after playing a game as a home dog.

 

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Ben Burns
Mar 08 '17, 8:05 PM
NBA | Raptors vs Pelicans
Play on: Raptors +2½ -110 at GTBets

With both Cousins and Davis in their lineup, the Pelicans bring some serious power to the table. They've started to play decently, winning two of their last four games. However, a closer look shows that both of those wins came against sub-500 teams. They're still 2-5 their last seven. Recent games against winning teams have still resulted in losses. They're 0-4 SU their last four against teams which were above .500. They're still just 25-39 overall, below .500 both on the road and here at home. Yet, they're laying points against a Raptor team which is above .500 on the road and which is 37-26 overall. The Raptors, 9-6-1 ATS when listed as underdogs, haven't played since Saturday. They're 7-5 ATS (9-3 SU) the last 12 times that they played with three or more day's rest in between games and they should bounce back with a big effort here. Consider Toronto

 

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Marc Lawrence
Mar 08 '17, 8:05 PM
NBA | Raptors vs Pelicans
Play on: Raptors +2½ -110 at betonline

Play - Toronto Raptors (Game 511).

Edges - Raptors: 5-1 ATS as road dogs off a loss this season; and 3-1 sUATS away following the Bucks… Pelicans: 1-4 ATS home following the Jazz; and 4-7 ATS as home favorites following a SU Loss this season. With the Raptors 4-1 ATS with three days of rest, we recommend a 1* play on Toronto. Thank you and good luck as always.

 

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Rob Vinciletti

Washington Wizards vs. Denver Nuggets
Play: Washington Wizards +1

The Wizards are the better team and they are 8-1 of late vs trams who allow 105 or more points per game and 18-9 vs teams under .500. Denver is 2-5 vs Southeast division teams and have not played well vs winning teams. All road teams with no rest off a road game are 3-1 here in Denver. For our database system we want to play on road teams with no rest that were road favorites last night if the line is -4 to +4 and the opponent scored 100 or more as a 10 or more point favorite like Denver. Limited sample size but these road teams are 7-0 since 1995.

 

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TJ Masterline

Charlotte Hornets vs. Miami Heat
Play: Miami Heat -4

We are all over the Heat tonight at home vs the Hornets. Here are some statistics that back up our play: Favorite is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings. Hornets are 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Hornets are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 vs. Eastern Conference. Hornets are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Heat are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 Wednesday games. Heat are 10-1-1 ATS in their last 12 home games. Heat are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Heat are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games following a ATS win. Heat are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 vs. Eastern Conference. Heat are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games playing on 1 days rest. Heat are 19-6-1 ATS in their last 26 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Heat are 19-6-1 ATS in their last 26 games overall. Heat are 20-7-1 ATS in their last 28 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Heat are 22-8-1 ATS in their last 31 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Heat are 19-7-1 ATS in their last 27 games following a straight up win.

 

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Mike Anthony

Utah Jazz vs. Houston Rockets
Play: Houston Rockets -5.5

Houston will make sure they continue getting from their frontcourt to keep their 2nd ranked offense moving in the right direction. Youngster Clint Capela - is quick off his feet and since middle of February - he has been able to put up some really solid scoring and defensive efforts. Houston will make sure that Utah gets into a vibe as to where they don't drive to the rim as well as they typically should. Putting up just around 100 / game is never a great number for any team - let alone a team that has big playoff hopes like the Jazz. Houston has too strong of guardplay and home court advantage here and should win by 10 or more on Wednesday night.

 

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Info Plays
Mar 08 '17, 9:30 PM
NCAA-B | DePaul vs Xavier
Play on: DePaul +10½ -115 at BMaker

1* Bonus Play on DePaul +10.5

 

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Jack Brayman

My Bonus Play for tonight is on the Cal Golden Bears, laying a rather big number, but against a rather shoddy Oregon State team that won just one conference game this season.

See, while the Bears have 19 wins on the season, they're also one of the Pac-12 teams heading into this tournament that needs to pad its resume for the Selection Committee that will convene on Sunday.

As of now, Cal is firmly on the bubble. But a big win could boost confidence, and I can see the Bears winning this by at least 20. They have had success against the Beavers in their two meetings this year, beating them by 11 on Jan. 21 in Corvallis and smashing them in a 76-46 win in Berkeley on Feb. 24.

I'll look for Jabari Bird to make the biggest splash in this one, as he's one of the most exciting players in the Pac-12. He can fire from long range, or he can slash to the hoop for exciting dunks. He will lead the charge, and the Bears will claw their way into the Selection Committee's vision.

3* CALIFORNIA

 

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Raphael Esparza

Kentucky (-145) To Win SEC Conference Tournament

I was a little shocked that the Kentucky Wildcats are not -160 or higher to win the SEC Conference Tournament. The Florida Gators are the only team in the SEC that can beat the Wildcats, and Kentucky got their revenge against Florida last month at home beating them by double-digits. Kentucky has won each of the last two SEC tournaments, but Florida this year could derail the Wildcats, but again what I saw last month I see the Wildcats making it three straight SEC tournament winners. Grab the -145 now on Kentucky because wouldn't shock me to see this number close -150 or higher.

 

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Eric Schroeder

My free pick for Wednesday is on the New Orleans Pelicans, minus the cheap number against the Toronto Raptors

I know the Pelicans are 2-5 since trading for DeMarcus Cousins, and they've won just once with both Cousins and Anthony Davis in their new lineup, but this might be the right spot for them to score a huge win.

I'm not sure what has gotten into the Toronto Raptors, but they're clearly not the team they once were. This is not a threat in the Eastern Conference, and I just don't trust them, despite knowing they've won 11 of the last 14 meetings.

When these two met on Jan. 31, the Raptors beat New Orleans, 108-106, in overtime. Now it's time for revenge. Take the home team here.

1* PELICANS

 

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Chris Jordan

Let's take a look at the Milwaukee Bucks for your Hump Day freebie, as they should annihilate the visiting New York Knicks.

The Bucks have plenty of motivation to play for, as they're still trying to lock down a postseason spot. They come in having won three straight and seven of their last 10 games.

Milwaukee is currently in 10th place in the Eastern Conference, but it is also just 1 1/2 games behind the Chicago Bulls for the eight spot in the wild card standings. Even further, the Bucks are a mere 2 1/2 back from sixth place.

Milwaukee is opening a three-game homestand, so it will have plenty of vigor, while the Knicks are looking to next season already. I'm playing the home chalk, as this price is nothing.

1* BUCKS

 

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Brad Wilton

With Kevin Durant now sidelined, there is a very real chance the San Antonio Spurs can catch the Golden State Warriors for the # 1 seed in the West.

The Spurs head into this Wednesday home game riding an 8-game winning streak, though they have failed 4 straight against the spread. Still, have to lay the wood at home with San Antone as they face a Sacramento team that is on a 5-game slide, and have been able to cover just once in those 5 losses.

The Spurs have won the last 8 series meetings, and are 4-2-1 against the spread over the last 7 series showdowns.

Golden State does have a tough one tonight at home against Boston, so look for San Antonio to take no prisoners tonight at home against the Kings, as the Spurs do their part to keep pace in the Western standings, maybe even shave a full game off of Golden State's 2 1/2 game lead for the top-spot.

Play on San Antonio minus the points.

3* SAN ANTONIO