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Big East: What A Conference!

Home of the top-ranked UConn Huskies and sporting a half-dozen teams in the most recent Top 25 polls, the Big East is the deepest conference on college hardwood this season.

 
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New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors Over 233

When New York and Golden State met earlier, they went over the total by nearly 40 points.  Play the Over again Tuesday night when the Warriors play host to the Knicks.

 
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SEC down this season, but still loaded with talent

It doesn't seem possible, but not a single SEC squad was among the Top 25 in either of last week's polls.  Lurking just outside the ranks are Florida, LSU and South Carolina.

 
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Indiana Pacers +5½ the play at Philadelphia 76ers

The previous two meetings between the Pacers and Sixers have come down to the final possession. Take Indiana plus the points Thursday night in Philadelphia.

 
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College Hoops Takes Center Stage

With football officially over it's time to focus on college hoops as we head towards the Big Dance in March.  First up is a look at the cream of the crop down in the ACC.

 
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San Antonio Spurs, Golden State Warriors Under 213

Two opposing styles meet up at Oakland's Oracle Center in this NBA tilt, and the San Antonio Spurs' methodical style will win out to keep the game below the posted total.

 
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Los Angeles Clippers +5 on the road at Washington Wizards

The return of Baron Davis and Marcus Camby was very good news for the Clippers this week.  Take the points and Los Angeles Saturday night at the Washington Wizards.

 
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Grizzlies +6 deliver cover at FedEx Forum vs. Nuggets

With just two wins in their last 19 games, the Grizzlies have made a coaching change.  Look for a spirited effort at home for Memphis under new strategist Lionel Hollins.

 
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Super Sunday on the horizon

With the dead week behind us, Super Bowl XLIII is now in sight.  Only one thing is for certain when Arizona and Pittsburgh meet: One of the QBs is going to get his second ring.

 
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Washington Wizards & Los Angeles Lakers Over 207½

Forget the spread in this one and just watch the points stack up at LA's Staples Center tonight.  Play the Over when Kobe Bryant and the Lakers host the Washington Wizards.

 
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Portland Trail Blazers +1 vs. LeBron, Cleveland Cavaliers

With Cleveland banged up on their western swing and Portland 15-4 in the Rose Garden this season, backing the Trail Blazers against the Cavaliers will be easy tonight.

 
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Chicago Bulls -3½ rebound with cover vs. Atlanta Hawks

The Hawks are just 8-12 on the road this year and currently riding a 2-7 ATS streak.  Lay the points on Derrick Rose and the Bulls at home in Chicago when they host Atlanta.

 
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Super Bowl Betting: Props & Totals

The combatants are decided after the Steelers and Cardinals narrowed the Super Bowl field to two on Sunday.  Now's the time to start looking at and thinking about SB prop bets!

 
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Orlando Magic -8 stay hot at the Sacramento Kings

Orlando is the hottest team going in the NBA, currently in the midst of a 13-2 SU and 15-3 ATS run.  Make your play on the Magic tonight when they face the Sacramento Kings.

 
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NFL Playoffs: Conference Championships at Stake!

The AFC and NFC Champship games are set to determine this year's Super Bowl reps.  The Steelers will host Baltimore in the AFC while the Eagles take on the Cardinals in the NFC.

 
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Oklahoma Thunder +7 ground the Houston Rockets

Fresh off their upset win over the Celtics in Boston, look for the Rockets to suffer a letdown in Ok City tonight.  Take the points and the Thunder when they host Houston.

 
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NFL Playoffs: Bye week buys time for injuries, game plans

While eight of the 12 teams were beating on each other this past weekend, the Titans, Giants, Panthers and Steelers enjoyed some R&R in advance of next weekend's action.

 
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Indiana Pacers and Denver Nuggets Over 223

Indiana's defense ranks 17th in the NBA and Denver has played over the total their last seven.  Look for a shootout Monday night when the Nuggets host the Pacers.

 
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Philadelphia 76ers -3½ over lowly Los Angeles Clippers

Even without their star Elton Brand who is out with an injury, Philadelphia should have enough to get past the lowly Clippers.  Side with the 76ers tonight in Los Angeles.

 
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College Football: Let's Go Bowling!

It's 14 down and 20 to go as the college football bowl schedule is only starting to heat up and get into full swing. Previews of the Chick-Fil-A, Rose, Cotton and Fiesta Bowls await.

 
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Phoenix Suns -6 on the road at Memphis Grizzlies

The Suns are starting to turn around a rather slow start and they're doing it with offense as the 4th-highest scoring team in the NBA.  Play Phoenix in Memphis tonight.

 
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Portland Trail Blazers -4½ get their Christmas cheer vs. Mavericks

Portland is a red-hot 10-2 in the Rose Garden this season and the winning should continue tonight when the Trail Blazers close out the Christmas slate vs. the Mavericks.

 
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College Football Betting: Let's go bowling!

The college bowl season continues this week with a flurry of action starting with the Hawaii Bowl on Christmas Eve and running through the Papa John's Bowl on Monday.

 
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NFL Juggernauts and Fading Has Been's

It's a strange time of the season to handicap NFL games between some teams having already thrown in the towel and others going for a playoff spot.  What's a capper to do?

 
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Detroit Pistons -9½ at home vs. Washington Wizards

Home in the Palace of Auburn Hills, the Pistons are rested and prepared for this weak Wizards team.  Back Detroit as the favorites when the host Washington on Wednesday.

 
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New Orleans Hornets, Memphis Grizzlies Under 192

New Orleans is on a good run and getting it done with a defense that is third in the league in points allowed.  Play the Under when the Hornets visit the Memphis Grizzlies.

 
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The Overlooked Edge: Football Depth

One component to successful football handicapping that is often overlooked is the depth of a given roster as injuries will take their toll on any team during a season, NFL or NCAA.

 
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New York Knicks +9 shoot way to cover at New Jersey Nets

The 3-point shooting of Al Harrington and Jamal Crawford should be the key factor in the New York Knicks posting up a cover as road dogs tonight at the New Jersey Nets.

 
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Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions Over 45½

Detroit has been a sieve this year against the run, which is exactly Minnesota's strength.  Play the Over when the winless Lions host the Vikings in the Motor City.

 
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Boston Celtics -12½ bring Indiana Pacers back down to earth

Coming off their big win over the Lakers last night, the Pacers will have no time to celebrate as they travel to Boston tonight.  Cash the Celtics as home faves vs. Indiana.

 
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Portland Trail Blazers -3½ to sting New Orleans Hornets

The Trail Blazers are rested and at home while the Hornets come in off a game on Thursday.  Portland is the play Friday when they host New Orleans at the Rose Garden.

 
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Orlando Magic +2½ on the road at Philadelphia 76ers

Orlando is on a nice 10-2 run while Philadelphia has been struggling lately.  Back Dwight Howard and the Magic tonight on the road when they travel to meet the Sixers.

 
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Chicago Bulls +6½ on road at Utah Jazz

Utah is expected to be without both Carlos Boozer and Deron Williams once again, and that should spell a cover for the Chicago Bulls on the road Monday against the Jazz.

 
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Chicago Bulls +6½ cover at Portland Trail Blazers

The Bulls are treading water at 5-6 straight up, but have covered the spread in their last three.  Take Chicago and the points in Portland against the Trail Blazers tonight.

 
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Chicago Bulls +12½ on road at Los Angeles Lakers

The Bulls are doing their best to keep up with the Cavs and Pistons in the Central, and that should help Chicago stay within this spread on the road in LA against the Lakers.

 
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Rams and 49ers to stay Under 43½

Do not expect much offense when the 49ers host the Rams today. The Rams have been terrible the last couple of weeks, while the Niners will probably run the ball a lot with Frank Gore. Go Under at the Bay.

 
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Phoenix Suns -3½ ground the Houston Rockets

The Rockets have still not found their way on offense, sitting 24th in the league in scoring and 27th in FG%.  Back the Phoenix Suns as home favorites vs. Houston.

 
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Utah Jazz +4½ the play on road at Philadelphia 76ers

Defense will decide this one tonight as the Jazz play solid D while the 76ers have no defense to speak of.  Back Utah plus the points on the road in Philadelphia Tuesday.

 
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Miami Heat -8½ to cut down New Jersey Nets

With Nets guard Devin Harris at least slowed tonight by an ankle injury, if not out of action completely, we'll back the Miami Heat on their homecourt against New Jersey.

 
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USC Trojans -22 in another blowout vs. California Golden Bears

Two of the top three teams in the Pac-10 meet and the Trojans know to get back into the BCS title picture they will need to blow the Cal Bears out.  Lay the points on USC.

 
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Charlotte Bobcats & New York Knicks Over 203½

It's a homecoming of sorts for Larry Brown when his Bobcats travel to face the Knicks, but the end result will find neither Charlotte nor New York playing well on defense.

 
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Dallas Mavericks & San Antonio Spurs Under 188½

Defense should be the order of the day in the Lone Star State when San Antonio hosts their rivals from Dallas.  Play the Spurs and Mavericks under the total on Tuesday.

 
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Toronto Raptors +5 on road at Philadelphia 76ers

The 76ers begin this season banged up and with Royal Ivey serving a suspension.  Take the points and the Toronto Raptors tonight at Philadelphia's Wachovia Center.

 
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