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San Antonio Spurs continue recent surge at Orlando Magic

San Antonio is playing its best ball of the season despite not having Tony Parker on hand, no pun intended.  Side with the Spurs plus the points tonight in Orlando against the Magic.

 
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San Antonio Spurs rested as they arrive in Miami to meet the Heat

When the Spurs are rested, they're a tough bunch to beat.  That's the case tonight in Miami when Manu Ginobili and San Antonio hit the floor at AmericanAirlines Arena.

 
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Washington Wizards cover at short-handed Utah Jazz

The Jazz have been hit with a few injuries with Mehmet Okur and Andrei Kirilenko both doubtful for Monday night's home matchup with the rested Washington Wizards.

 
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Indiana +9½ to keep Pace with ref-hot Milwaukee Bucks

The Bucks may be the hottest team in the NBA, as they are 11-1 straight up in their last 12 games while going an amazing 10-0-2 ATS. However, their spreads are now getting bigger.

 
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Xavier Musketeers draw the chalk line vs. Richmond Spiders

The A-10 tourney has gone the way of the favorites over the years, making the Xavier Musketeers the play this afternoon at Boardwalk Hall vs. the Richmond Spiders.

 
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UNLV Rebels get third cover this season vs. BYU Cougars

Late night conference tourney action from Sin City's Thomas & Mack Center provides home-court advantage for Lon Kruger and the Rebels against BYU.

 
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Michigan Wolverines completes season trifecta over Iowa Hawkeyes

Michigan ended the season on a sour note with a big loss to its in-state rivals from East Lansing.  That will help propel the Wolverines to their third win over Iowa.

 
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New Jersey Nets get road cover at red-hot Dallas Mavericks

No doubt about it; the Mavericks are the hottest team in the NBA currently.  Also a no-doubter is the fact Dallas can't cover a spread at home in American Airlines Center.

 
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Connecticut Huskies start Big East tourney with cover vs. St. John's

UConn's only chance to dance this year is to win the Big East Tournament.  That's not likely, but look for the Huskies to at least roll past the Red Storm today.

 
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Sidelined stars lead to 'under' payday when Cavaliers host Spurs

A broken right hand will leave the Spurs without Tony Parker for a while, and LeBron James' ankle make him iffy for tonight.  All of that adds up to a winner for those on the 'under.'

 
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Troy Trojans cover in Sun Belt opener vs. South Alabama Jaguars

Don Maestri will have his Trojans ready to start the Sun Belt Tournament on a winning note when top-seeded Troy goes up against the South Alabama Jaguars on Sunday.

 
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Sacramento Kings get the cover as road dogs in Dallas

Dallas has been winning on the floor, but the Mavericks aren't making many friends among bettors, especially when they are home.  Side with the Sacramento Kings tonight.

 
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Chicago Bulls blow past Memphis Grizzlies with home court cover

The Bulls are coming off a 24-point loss as one-point home favorites against the Hawks, and Chicago will be primed and ready to make up for that at home tonight vs. Memphis.

 
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Fordham Rams get the cover at home vs. Xavier Musketeers

Xavier blew Fordham out of Cintas Center when the two teams met in January.  Look for the Rams to put up a much better fight tonight on their home court vs. the Musketeers.

 
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New York Knicks stay close enough to cover at Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cavaliers have beaten the Knicks twice this season already, but both victories have stayed inside the spread that is being offered on LeBron & Co. tonight.

 
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Chalk up Portland Trail Blazers -4 over Timberwolves on the road

The Blazers have had uncanny success as road favorites while the Timberwolves may be the worst team in the Western Conference, and they are just 28-41 ATS last 69 at home.

 
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Los Angeles Clippers make it two in a row vs. Detroit Pistons

When the Clippers popped the Pistons in Detroit as 'dogs in November, it put an end to LA's 13-game losing streak in the series.  Now the Clippers are ready to win again.

 
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Massaschusetts Minutemen cool off the St. Louis Billikens

On their home floor at Mullins Center in Amherst, the Massachusetts Minutemen will go for their fifth consecutive cover this afternoon vs. the St. Louis Billikens.

 
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Houston Rockets get call on the road at Milwaukee Bucks

The underdog has proven to be a winner in the last three meetings in this series.  Take the Houston Rockets plus the points on Wednesday when they travel to face Milwaukee.

 
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Princeton Tigers stay perfect in Ivy League vs. Columbia

Lions and Tigers and...Ivy League basketball? Oh my!  Princeton will try and keep pace with Cornell in the conference on Friday night when the Tigers host the Columbia Lions.

 
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Ohio Bobcats get home cover as favorite once again vs. Chippewas

The Bobcats have dominated the Chippewas at home in Athens, winning 23 of the last 31 meetings there.  Make it 24 of 32 after Ohio gets the win and cover tonight vs. CMU.

 
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Phoenix Suns look to extend five-game streak at home vs. Trail Blazers

Maybe Phoenix should've started Amare Stoudemire trade rumors sooner with the way the All-Star has caught fire recently.  Side with the Suns tonight as home chalk against Portland.

 
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Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks get first Ohio Valley win vs. SE Missouri

The Skyhawks might be looking at their last chance to avoid a winless season in the Ohio Valley, and Tennessee-Martin has the perfect opportunity vs. SE Missouri State.

 
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Citadel Bulldogs get the cover at Charleston Cougars

Charleston has built on its upset win against North Carolina and taken control of the Southern Conference, but expect The Citadel Bulldogs to slow the Cougars on Monday.

 
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Virginia Cavaliers +8½ to hang with disappointing North Carolina

North Carolina has been overrated all season, and that appears to be the case again tonight as they are decided favorites vs. a Virginia team that has been a pleasant surprise so far.

 
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Grizzlies get the cover Friday night at San Antonio Spurs

Memphis is creeping up the ranks behind Zach Randolph, and the Grizzlies are now third in the SW Division just a game behind the sinking San Antonio Spurs.

 
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San Antonio Spurs look to end home woes vs. Atlanta Hawks

The Spurs, when healthy, have never had any trouble winning at home...until now.  San Antonio will try and snap a three-game skid at home tonight vs. the Hawks.

 
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Knicks bounce back from rout as chalk vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

Coming off a 50-point defeat to the Dallas Mavericks, the New York Knicks should be more than motivated on Tuesday night when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves.

 
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Miami Heat take on home dog role against banged-up Cavaliers

LeBron James will have a reduced supporting cast Monday night when the Cleveland Cavalers travel to Miami to meet Dwyane Wade, Michael Beasley and the Heat.

 
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Seton Hall Pirates as home chalk in Big East clash against Pitt

Seton Hall will have the home crowd on its side plus give Pittsburgh matchup trouble inside when the Pirates host the Panthers Sunday afternoon in a key Big East contest.

 
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Houston Rockets trek down I-10 to add to Spurs' woes

A couple of Texas rivals from the Southwest Division meet up in the Alamo City when the Houston Rockets pay a Friday night visit to the San Antonio Spurs.

 
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Arkansas Razorbacks bring home bacon vs. Florida Gators

Arkansas snapped its losing streak last Saturday as underdogs at home against Alabama, and now the Hogs are primed to do the same when they host Florida.

 
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Utah Utes ride upset high when they host San Diego State

The Utes come into Tuesday's home tilt against the Aztecs full of confidence after upsetting UNLV.  Utah is the play in this Mountain West battle against San Diego St.

 
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San Antonio Spurs +1½ to tame Memphis Grizzlies on the road

The Grizzlies have been hot, but they are still playing no defense and the Spurs simply have their number, winning 14 of 16 meetings with many of them routs. Take the Spurs tonight.

 
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Colorado Buffaloes cover at home vs. No. 22 Baylor Bears

Baylor comes to Boulder on a nine-game win streak and ranked No. 22 in both polls, but the Bears won't find the Colorado Buffaloes to be easy pushovers on Tuesday.

 
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San Antonio Spurs rested and ready to blow out the Nets

The Spurs have the perfect opponent on Sunday night to rebound from their loss to Dallas.  Expect a rested San Antonio to take that defeat out on the pitiful New Jersey Nets.

 
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Minnesota Vikings -8 to recover at home vs. New York Giants

The Vikings seems to have a first round bye locked up a few weeks ago, but they no longer control their destiny entirely for a two seed. Look for Minnesota to do its part with a big win.

 
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Arizona Wildcats offense will be no Holiday for Nebraska defense

Nebraska comes into the Holiday Bowl getting well-deserved accolades for its defense, but the Arizona Wildcats have some pretty good defenders of their own.

 
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Kobe, Lakers ready to put another beating on Golden State Warriors

The Lakers put a 33-point whipping on the Warriors when the two teams met earlier this season, and more of the same should be on hand for the Staples Center tonight.

 
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Celtics bounce back Monday when they travel to Golden State

Baron Davis' jumper clocked the Celtics last night in Los Angeles, but Boston should rebound nicely on Monday in Oakland when they face the Golden State Warriors.

 
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New York Jets out to upset Colts in front of Indianapolis fans

Is this the game that the Law of Averages finally catches up with Peyton Manning and the Colts?  Maybe, but go ahead and take the New York Jets plus the points to be sure.

 
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Detroit Lions get the cover Sunday at San Francisco 49ers

Look for Detroit to once again stay in a game and keep the final score within the spread.  Play the Lions plus the points on the road at the San Francisco 49ers.

 
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Thunder rolls through desert, covers the Suns

Tonight's NBA matchup almost sounds like a weather report with the OK City Thunder rolling into Phoenix to battle the Suns as hefty nine-point underdogs.

 
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Portland Trail Blazers the play Tuesday at Mavericks

Dirk Nowitzki might sit another game for the Mavericks as he nurses a very sore and tender right elbow back into shape, and that's good news or the visiting Blazers.

 
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Spurs the play at home in San Antonio vs. Clippers

San Antonio has a string of 13-straight wins at home vs. the Clippers and the Spurs look to extend that to 14 on Monday as 8 ½-point favorites against LA's other team.

 
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Oklahoma City Thunder +4½ to strike at Houston Rockets

The Rockets have dominated the head to head series with the Oklahoma City and/or Seattle franchise, but the Rockets may be without Carl Landry here and the Thunder are much improved.

 
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Denver Pioneers in a home rout vs. Florida International

The Pioneers are back home in the Magness Arena tonight against the Golden Panthers, and that means trouble for Florida International as big underdogs.

 
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Denver Nuggets quiet the Oklahoma City Thunder

Home in the Pepsi Center and rested, the Denver Nuggets should have no trouble with an Oklahoma City Thunder squad that is in the second game of a back-to-back situation.

 
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Indiana Hoosiers plus the points today against Kentucky Wildcats

Tom Crean's Hoosiers come in off a huge win over Pitt and Assembly Hall will be the first true road test for the Kentucky Wildcats this season.  Take the points.

 
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Washington Redskins to bring Raiders back down to earth

The Raiders are coming off a huge upset win over the Steelers while the Redskins are coming off a tough loss to the Saints.  Washington bounces back this Sunday in Oakland.

 
 
 
Al McMordie

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