Basketball Handicapping Info. 1/31/2014

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Friday's NBA Tips
By Kevin Rogers
VegasInsider.com

Grizzlies at Wolves

Memphis: 24-20 SU, 21-22-1 ATS
Minnesota: 23-22 SU, 25-20 ATS

The Grizzlies conclude their three-game road trip at the Target Center, going for their fifth straight win and 10th victory in the last 11 games. Memphis took care of Sacramento as a five-point favorite on Wednesday, 99-89, while cashing its eighth consecutive 'under.' The Grizzlies are playing with revenge on Friday after falling at home to the Wolves in mid-December, 101-93, but Memphis has won four straight visits to Minneapolis.

The Wolves have quietly won five of their past six, including an 88-77 triumph over the beat-up Pelicans on Wednesday as 10½-point favorites. Rick Adelman's club hasn't won home games in succession since the beginning of the season, posting a 2-7 SU and 3-6 ATS record the last nine contests off a home victory. Minnesota hasn't been a great team to back facing a team it has beaten in the prior matchup, losing five of nine opportunities this season.

Thunder at Nets

Oklahoma City: 37-10 SU, 28-19 ATS
Brooklyn: 20-23 SU, 21-22 ATS

The Thunder trailed the Heat, 22-4 to start Wednesday's contest, but Oklahoma City stormed back to rout Miami, 112-95 to cash outright as four-point road underdogs. The victory was the ninth in a row for Scott Brooks' squad, while OKC has been a cash cow for bettors by covering eight times in this stretch. However, the Thunder will be ready after losing at the buzzer to the Nets earlier this month, 95-93 as hefty 12-point home favorites.

Brooklyn is sneaking back to the .500 mark following a dreadful start, but the Nets took a step back in Tuesday's 104-103 home setback to the Raptors, snapping a five-game winning streak. Jason Kidd's club has compiled a terrific 9-3 ATS record in January, including a 4-1 ATS mark in the underdog role. Since an embarrassing effort on Christmas Day against the Bulls, the Nets have won seven of their past eight games at the Barclays Center.

Kings at Mavericks

Sacramento: 15-30 SU, 19-24-2 ATS
Dallas: 26-21 SU, 26-21 ATS

The Kings have struggled of late with DeMarcus Cousins out of the lineup, losing five straight since the center suffered a sprained ankle at Houston on January 22. Rudy Gay returned to the Sacramento lineup on Wednesday after sitting out four games with an Achilles injury, as the Kings fell short as home underdogs against the streaking Grizzlies, 99-89. Now, the Kings head to their house of horrors, the American Airlines Center, where Sacramento has lost 18 consecutive times dating back to 2004. Sacramento has played alright on the highway recently, covering four of its past six road games, including outright victories at New Orleans and Minnesota.

The Mavericks have lost three of their last four games, including Wednesday's shootout defeat to the Rockets, 117-115 as five-point home favorites. Dallas has dropped consecutive home games just once this season, while allowing at least 100 points in four of the last five contests played at the American Airlines Center. Playing with revenge is a theme on Friday night's card, as Dallas tries to avenge a 112-97 setback at Sacramento back in December, snapping a five-game winning streak over the Kings dating back to 2012.

Raptors at Nuggets

Toronto: 24-21 SU, 27-18 ATS
Denver: 22-22 SU, 21-23 ATS

The Raptors embark on a five-game road trip against Western Conference opponents, starting in Denver on Friday. Toronto is coming off consecutive victories over Brooklyn and Orlando, while playing without leading scorer DeMar DeRozan, who suffered a sprained ankle in last Saturday's loss to the Clippers. DeRozan is expected to return to the lineup for a Toronto squad that owns a sterling 9-1 ATS record the last 10 games as a road underdog.

The Nuggets stubbed their toe in Wednesday's home setback to the Bobcats, 101-98, as Ty Lawson sat out the loss with a shoulder injury. The point guard is questionable for Friday's action, as Denver's defense has been burned of late by allowing at least 110 points in six of the last eight games (3-5 SU, 4-4 ATS). Denver ripped up Toronto in its last meeting in early December, a 112-98 triumph, as the Nuggets outscored the Raptors by 20 points in the final three quarters.

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NBA

Hot teams
-- Grizzlies won nine of their last ten games. Minnesota won five of its last six games.
-- Thunder won their last nine games (8-1 vs spread). Brooklyn is 10-2 in its last dozen games.
-- Raptors won four of their last five games.
-- Bobcats are 5-4 in their last nine games.
-- Jazz won three of their last four home games.

Cold Teams
-- Orlando lost 15 of its last 17 games. Bucks lost 21 of their last 24 games (1-6 vs spread last 7 on road).
-- Hawks are 5-7 in their last dozen games. 76ers lost six of last eight, covered one of last four.
-- Kings lost their last five games (1-3-1 vs spread). Dallas lost three of its last four games.
-- Denver lost four of its last six games.
-- Lakers lost last five games (0-3 vs spread in last three).
-- Golden State is 3-5 in its last eight games.

Series records
-- Magic won nine of last eleven games with Milwaukee.
-- 76ers lost three of last four games with Atlanta.
-- Minnesota beat Grizzlies 101-93 Dec 15, ending 11-game series skid.
-- Nets won last two games with Thunder, after losing previous seven.
-- Mavericks won 16 of last 18 games with Sacramento.
-- Nuggets won nine of last eleven games with Toronto.
-- Lakers won their last five games against Charlotte.
-- Warriors are 2-0 vs Utah this season: 102-88/98-87.

Totals
-- Five of last seven Orlando games stayed under total.
-- Six of last seven Atlanta games went over the total; eight of Philly's last ten games stayed under.
-- Last eight Memphis games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Brooklyn home games went over.
-- Over is 12-1 in last thirteen Sacramento-Dallas games.
-- Seven of last nine Denver games went over the total.
-- Eight of last nine Laker games went over the total.
-- Over is 7-2-1 in last ten Utah games. Under is 4-1-1 in last six Golden State games.

Back to backs
-- Warriors are 3-5 vs spread if they played the night before.

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NCAA Basketball Picks

Cornell at Brown

The Big Red head to Brown tonight where they are 10-0-1 ATS in their last 11 games against the Bears. Cornell is the pick (+13) according to Dunkel, which has the Bears favored by only 10. Dunkel Pick: Cornell (+13). Here are all of today's games.

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Game 817-818: Cleveland State at Detroit (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland State 59.266; Detroit 53.018 Dunkel Line: Cleveland State by 6 Vegas Line: Cleveland State by 1 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Cleveland State (-1 1/2)

Game 819-820: Pennsylvania at Dartmouth (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Pennsylvania 47.623; Dartmouth 51.619 Dunkel Line: Dartmouth by 4 Vegas Line: Dartmouth by 2 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Dartmouth (-2 1/2)

Game 821-822: Princeton at Harvard (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Princeton 60.313; Harvard 61.280 Dunkel Line: Harvard by 1 Vegas Line: Harvard by 8 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Princeton (+8 1/2)

Game 823-824: Cornell at Brown (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Cornell 42.555; Brown 52.537 Dunkel Line: Brown by 10 Vegas Line: Brown by 13 Dunkel Pick: Cornell (+13)

Game 825-826: Columbia at Yale (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Columbia 50.674; Yale 55.285 Dunkel Line: Yale by 4 1/2 Vegas Line: Yale by 2 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Yale (-2 1/2)

Game 827-828: Youngstown State at Oakland (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Youngstown State 54.547; Oakland 54.349 Dunkel Line: Even Vegas Line: Oakland by 2 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Youngstown State (+2 1/2)

Game 829-830: Rider at St. Peter's (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Rider 51.774; St. Peter's 50.653 Dunkel Line: Rider by 1 Vegas Line: St. Peter's by 1 Dunkel Pick: Rider (+1)

Game 831-832: Manhattan at Iona (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Manhattan 59.841; Iona 58.958 Dunkel Line: Manhattan by 1 Vegas Line: Iona by 2 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Manhattan (+2 1/2)

Game 833-834: Murray State at Austin Peay (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Murray State 52.763; Austin Peay 50.780 Dunkel Line: Murray State by 2 Vegas Line: Murray State by 3 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Austin Peay (+3 1/2)

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StatFox Super Situations


PRINCETON at HARVARD
Play Against - Road underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points (PRINCETON) a good offensive team (74-78 PPG) against an average offensive team (67-74 PPG), after a win by 15 points or more 113-61 since 1997. ( 64.9% | 45.9 units ) 3-3 this year. ( 50.0% | -0.3 units )


MANHATTAN at IONA
Play Against - Road teams with a money line of +135 to -155 (MANHATTAN) off a loss against a conference rival against opponent off 3 straight wins against conference rivals 79-39 since 1997. ( 66.9% | 35.0 units )


COLUMBIA at YALE
Play On - A home team vs. the 1rst half line (YALE) poor shooting team (40-42.5%) against an good defensive team (40-42.5%) after 15+ games, after a game where a team made 20% of their 3 point shots or worse 65-30 over the last 5 seasons. ( 68.4% | 32.0 units ) 1-2 this year. ( 33.3% | -1.2 units )

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7:00 PM
CORNELL vs. BROWN
Cornell is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Brown
Cornell is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Brown is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Brown's last 7 games when playing Cornell

7:00 PM
YOUNGSTOWN STATE vs. OAKLAND
Youngstown State is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Oakland is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
PENNSYLVANIA vs. DARTMOUTH
Pennsylvania is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pennsylvania's last 5 games when playing on the road against Dartmouth
Dartmouth is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Dartmouth is 3-14 ATS in its last 17 games when playing at home against Pennsylvania

7:00 PM
PRINCETON vs. HARVARD
Princeton is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Princeton is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Harvard
Harvard is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Harvard's last 6 games

7:00 PM
RIDER vs. SAINT PETER'S
Rider is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Saint Peter's
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Rider's last 9 games when playing on the road against Saint Peter's
Saint Peter's is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Rider
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Saint Peter's last 7 games when playing Rider

7:00 PM
COLUMBIA vs. YALE
Columbia is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Columbia is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Yale
Yale is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Columbia
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Yale's last 9 games when playing at home against Columbia

7:00 PM
CLEVELAND STATE vs. DETROIT
Cleveland State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland State is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Cleveland State
Detroit is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against Cleveland State

9:00 PM
MANHATTAN vs. IONA
Manhattan is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Manhattan is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Iona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Iona's last 5 games at home
Iona is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home

9:00 PM
MURRAY STATE vs. AUSTIN PEAY
Murray State is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Murray State is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Austin Peay's last 5 games when playing at home against Murray State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Austin Peay's last 5 games when playing Murray State

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NCAAB

Friday, January 31

Cleveland State (-9) beat Detroit 73-63 Jan 8, shooting 55% inside arc with only six turnovers (+8). Vikings won six of their last eight games, but lost three of last four visits to Detroit- they're 2-2 on Horizon road, losing at Green Bay/Youngstown. Titans lost five of last seven games, but beat UIC at home Wednesday. Horizon home teams are 5-10 vs spread in games where spread was 5 or less points.

Penn won 17 of last 20 games vs Dartmouth, winning last four here by 2-12-3-10 points; Quakers are 4-11 this year but upset Princeton in their Ivy opener- they're 1-6 on road, with only win at Monmouth way back on Nov. 12. Dartmouth lost its last five games after starting 7-4 against D-I teams; their last three games were vs St John's/Harvard (2)- they've been over their heads- their best win is over #284 Jacksonville State.

Princeton is 11-3 vs D-I teams but got upset at Penn in its Ivy opener; home team won Tigers' last seven games with Harvard-- Tigers lost last three visits here by 12-3-12 points. Princeton is 1-1 vs top 100 teams, losing by 3 at Butler, winning by 2 in OT over Penn State. 15-3 Harvard split its last four games, with a bad loss at FAU; they're 2-2 vs teams in top 100, beating Green Bay by 12, Vermont by 6.

Cornell is 0-15 vs D-I teams; its only win was over a D-III team- they're 13-1 in last 14 games with Brown, winning last 10 visits here, last two by 6-3 points. Only two of Cornell's 15 losses are by less than 8 points. Brown is 8-7 vs D-I teams after splitting pair with Yale last week - all seven of their losses are by single digit margins. Six of Brown's eight wins are by 10+ points.

Yale lost five of last six games, is 0-5 vs top 100 teams, with three of the five losses by 18+ points; Bulldogs won eight of last nine games against Columbia, winning last five here by 8-17-5-8-19 points. Columbia won 8 of last 9 games with only loss by 6 to St John's; Lions only lost by 9 at Michigan State- they're 7-0 vs teams ranked outside top 200- only one of their six losses was more than nine points.

Youngstown won four of last five games with only loss to Valparaiso by 3, but they're 2-6 on road, with only wins at teams ranked #344/#266. #166 Oakland is 8-14, but played the #8 schedule in country; they're 3-4 in league, 0-4 if they allow 76+ points, 3-0 if they allow less. Horizon home favorites of 5 or less points are 3-11 vs spread. YSU is shooting 54.6% inside arc in Horizon play, which leads the Horizon.

St Peter's (+7.5) made 31-35 from line, had only six turnovers in 77-69 win at Rider Jan 16, just its 4th win in last 17 series games, but they've lost three games in row since, by 7-17-8 points. Rider won six of its last seven visits here; they're 3-4 in last seven games, 3-3 on MAAC road, losing last road game by 16 at Manhattan. Home teams are 7-3 vs spread in MAAC games where spread was less than 3 points.

Iona won five of its last six games, with only loss by hoop to Canisius, when Gaels rallied from 20-point deficit to lead in second half. Iona won five of last seven games with Manhattan, but teams split last four games played here, where Gaels are 5-1 in MAAC play, with all five wins by 9+ points. MAAC home favorites of 4 or less points are 7-5 vs spread. Manhattan is 14-5 but lost two of its last three games.

Murray State (-7) beat Austin Peay 89-67 at home Jan 11, outscoring Governors 21-7 on foul line; Racers won last six series games, winning last four played here, by 16-9-12-3 points. Murray is 7-1 in OVC, 2-1 on road, winning by 4-13 points, losing at Edwardsville. Austin Peay is 1-4 in its last five games; only five of its 21 games (2-3) were vs teams ranked in the top 200.

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Inside the Stats
By Marc Lawrence
VegasInsider.com

Let’s take a look at what’s happening on the hardwood as we enter this weekend. All results are ATS (Against The Spread) through January 29, unless noted otherwise.

Spread Beaters

For your perusal, here is a list of college basketball teams taking the floor this weekend that own the best ATS marks in all games versus fellow Division-1 opponents (minimum five results) this season:

Home Games
Buffalo 5-0
George Washington 5-1
Hawaii 5-1
Kansas State 8-1-1
Nebraska 5-1
Oklahoma State 5-1
South Carolina 5-0-1
SMU 5-0
St. Bonaventure 5-1
Utah 9-0
Wichita State 6-1-1

Road Games
Creighton 5-1
Delaware 8-1
Illinois Chicago 5-1
Kent State 5-1
Michigan State 6-0
North Texas 5-1
Nevada 8-0
Ohio U 5-0
Seton Hall 5-0
Wichita State 6-0

Spread Eaters

Here is a list of college basketball teams taking the floor this weekend that own the worst ATS marks in all games versus fellow Division-1 opponents (minimum seven results) this season:

Home Games
Boston College 1-6
Central Florida 1-5
Colorado State 1-6
Drexel 0-6
East Carolina 0-5
Kent State 1-5
Miami Florida 1-5
Northern Illinois 1-6
Purdue 1-5
Toledo 1-5

Road Games
Central Florida 1-5
Cal Davis 1-5
Colorado State 1-5
Fullerton State 1-6
Kentucky 0-4-1
Louisiana Lafayette 1-5
Maryland 1-5
Mississippi State 0-5
Northern Iowa 1-8
South Alabama 1-8
Texas State 1-6
Washington State 0-4-1

Putting On The ‘D’

Once again here is a list of the Top 5 college hoops teams on the defensive front, in Defensive Field Goal percentage and Rebound Margin. Look to ‘play on’ these teams in either revenge or underdog roles:

Defensive Field Goal Percentage
1. SMU 37.0
2. Arizona 37.2
3. Florida State 37.7
4. Iowa 37.9
5. San Diego State 38.0

Rebounding Margin
1. Quinnipiac +13.0
2. Indiana +11.5
2. Kentucky +11.2
4. Arizona +10.9
5. Iowa +10.7

Here is a list of the Top 5 NBA defensive teams:

Scoring Defense
1. Pacers 90.2
2. Bulls 92.8
3. Grizzlies 95.5
4. Raptors 96.7
5. Spurs 96.8

Rebounding Margin
1. Thunder +4.7
2. Pacers +4.5
3. Trailblazers +3.6
4. Grizzlies +3.5
5. Bulls +3.2

January Showers

After opening the season 12-18 SU and 11-19 ATS in all games thru December 31st this season, the Chicago Bulls welcomed the New Year in style, going 11-4 SU and 9-5-1 ATS in games during January.

With the blue collar Bulls ranking in the Top 5 in the league in team defense and rebound margin, look for them to improve on an already stellar 6-3 SU mark in games with same season loss revenge in their forward movement.

Stat of The Week

Illinois is 18-0 SU at home in games versus Iowa in which the Illini own a winning record.

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Hoop Trends - Friday
By Vince Akins
VegasInsider.com

ATS TREND OF THE DAY:

The Bucks are 0-13 ATS (-7.12 ppg) since Feb 17, 2012 on the road when seeking revenge for a loss in which they had no rest.

OU TREND OF THE DAY:

The Jazz are 0-10 OU (-20.90 ppg) since Apr 21, 2007 as a dog with at least one day of rest off a win in which their leading scorer for that game had fewer than 20 points as a favorite.

PLAYER TREND OF THE DAY:

The Timberwolves are 0-10 OU (-10.05 ppg) since Mar 09, 2013 after Ricky Rubio shot worse than 33% from the field in a win.

CHOICE TREND:

The Nets are 12-0-1 OU (8.85 ppg) since Feb 01, 2013 at home after Joe Johnson was not the Nets’ high scorer in a loss.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

The Mavericks are 0-9 OU (-12.33 ppg) since Jun 07, 2011 after Dirk Nowitzki scored at least 30 points at home.

The 76ers are 0-6 OU (-11.25 ppg) since Mar 12, 2011 after Spencer Hawes was the 76ers’ high scorer in a win.

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StatFox Super Situations

TORONTO at DENVER
Play Against - Home teams where the line is +3 to -3 (DENVER) in a game involving two average teams (+/- 3 PPG diff.) after 42 or more games, after allowing 100 points or more 2 straight games 89-45 since 1997. ( 66.4% | 39.5 units )

ATLANTA at PHILADELPHIA
Play Against - Any team vs the money line (PHILADELPHIA) revenging a same season loss vs opponent, off a road win by 3 points or less 69-36 over the last 5 seasons. ( 65.7% | 33.1 units ) 11-3 this year. ( 78.6% | 5.1 units )

GOLDEN STATE at UTAH
Play Under - Road teams where the first half total is 100.5 to 105 after going under the total by 30 or more points total in their last five games, with a winning record on the season playing a losing team 46-18 over the last 5 seasons. ( 71.9% | 26.2 units ) 6-4 this year. ( 60.0% | 1.6 units )

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7:00 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. ORLANDO
Milwaukee is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games
Milwaukee is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 7 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee

7:30 PM
ATLANTA vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games at home
Philadelphia is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games at home

8:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. MINNESOTA
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing at home against Memphis

8:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. BROOKLYN
Oklahoma City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 7 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 6 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
Brooklyn is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City

8:30 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. DALLAS
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Sacramento's last 15 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Sacramento is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Dallas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Dallas is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games when playing Sacramento

9:00 PM
TORONTO vs. DENVER
Toronto is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Toronto's last 15 games when playing Denver
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
Denver is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

10:30 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. UTAH
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Golden State's last 8 games when playing on the road against Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games at home
Utah is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Golden State

10:30 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. LA LAKERS
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Charlotte's last 14 games on the road
Charlotte is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
LA Lakers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games when playing at home against Charlotte
LA Lakers are 4-13 ATS in their last 17 games when playing Charlotte

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Today's NBA Picks

Oklahoma City at Brooklyn

The Thunder come into Brooklyn tonight riding a 5-0 ATS record in their last 5 road games. Oklahoma City is the pick (-3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Thunder favored by 6. Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-3 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 Time Posted: 10:30 a.m. EST

Game 801-802: Milwaukee at Orlando (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 108.585; Orlando 111.117 Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 2 1/2; 185 Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 5; 191 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+5); Under

Game 803-804: Atlanta at Philadelphia (7:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 117.667; Philadelphia 111.705 Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 6; 217 Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 4; 211 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-4); Over

Game 805-806: Memphis at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 124.176; Minnesota 127.032 Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 3; 187 Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 1 1/2; 191 Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+1 1/2); Under

Game 807-808: Oklahoma City at Brooklyn (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 126.938; Brooklyn 120.810 Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 6; 207 Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 3 1/2; 198 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-3 1/2); Over

Game 809-810: Sacramento at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 117.518; Dallas 120.849 Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 3 1/2; 206 Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 7 1/2; 214 Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+7 1/2); Under

Game 811-812: Toronto at Denver (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 119.746; Denver 118.892 Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1; 208 Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 2; 204 Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+1); Over

Game 813-814: Golden State at Utah (10:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 124.751; Utah 115.868 Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 9; 197 Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 5; 202 Dunkel Pick: Golden State (-5); Under

Game 815-816: Charlotte at LA Lakers (10:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 114.391; LA Lakers 113.874 Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 1; 209 Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 2; 203 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+2); Over

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College Basketball Look Ahead Spots
By Carlos Salazar

LAS VEGAS, NV (The Spread) - When college basketball programs have a big game against a top ten team, an elite conference squad or a chief rival coming up next, they often overlook the team they play before that game.

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I call this a "look-ahead" game because let's face it, most of these college basketball players that are 18-22 years old, have a clue about who they are playing next. A basketball coach will tell the media, it's all about "one game a time", but in betting circles, the "look-ahead" theory is a pretty successful trend if you take the time to pay attention.

This does happen and one of the games I gave you last week was a perfect example. California had been playing lights out in the Pac-12 and has a big game with Arizona coming up on Saturday, February 1. They also came off a game against UCLA (76-64 loss), so you could say that there was a bit of a letdown and look-ahead game. On Wednesday, they lost at home to Arizona State, 89-78. I'll give you three instances of teams that play against inferior opponents, with a much more important game on the schedule afterwards. Will they overlook that current opponent because they have their minds on the next game?

Here are the top three possibilities of a look-ahead game for this weekend:

Indiana State (16-5 SU, 9-10 ATS, 7-2 Missouri Valley Conference) is having a great year in the Missouri Valley Conference, but they are still in second place, well behind Wichita State. They take on the Shockers on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Before that showdown takes place on Saturday, they face Northern Iowa on Saturday at home. Northern Iowa is 5-4 in the Missouri Valley Conference and just 11-10 overall, but this is a game they could overlook with Wichita State coming up at home.

Stanford (13-7 SU, 11-6-1 ATS, 4-4 Pac-12) is coming off a very tough home loss at home against Stanford on Wednesday night. Now they have to face Arizona State (5-3 Pac-12) at home and they have a big game coming up. Not to say Arizona State isn't important, but on Wednesday, they take on their biggest rival in California on the road. That game outweighs all others for the Cardinal who may have trouble covering on Saturday in kind of a look-ahead and letdown game.

Oregon (14-5 SU, 9-7-2 ATS, 2-5 Pac-12) faced UCLA at home on Thursday and then they take on USC at home on Saturday. USC is just 1-6 and it's understandable why they may be looking ahead to a certain number one team they have to face next Thursday, Feb. 6 when they take on undefeated Arizona on the road.