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**TheGame** · 02-20-2014, 08:50 AM

Re: Basketball Handicapping. News, Notes and Trends. 2/20

Thursday's NBA Tips
By Kevin Rogers
VegasInsider.com

Heat at Thunder

Miami: 38-14 SU, 23-28-1 ATS
Oklahoma City: 43-12 SU, 32-23 ATS

A rematch of the 2012 NBA Finals takes place at Chesapeake Energy Arena tonight as the Thunder goes for the season sweep of the Heat. The last time these teams hooked up in South Florida in late January, Oklahoma City overcame an early 18-point deficit to chase out Miami, 112-95 to cash as four-point road underdogs. In fact, the Thunder even took a 25-point lead in the second half, led by Kevin Durant's 33 points, as OKC played without point guard Russell Westbrook.

However, the Thunder is expected to get Westbrook back in the lineup tonight after missing the last 28 games following minor knee surgery. Oklahoma City put together a 21-7 SU and 17-11 ATS during Westbrook's absence, while winning nine consecutive games at home. The Thunder has lost six of the last seven meetings with the Heat, including each of the last two at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

The Heat is playing the final leg of a six-game road trip (broken up by the All-Star break), as Miami held off Dallas on Tuesday night, 117-106 for its third straight victory. LeBron James scored a season-high 42 points, while the Heat topped the 100-point mark for the sixth time in the last seven games. Miami has covered twice in three opportunities as an underdog this season, including outright victories against the Clippers and Blazers.

Oklahoma City has been off since last Thursday's 107-103 triumph over the Lakers, but the Thunder failed to cash as 10½-point road favorites. OKC has drilled the 'over' in four of the past five games, including three of the last four at Chesapeake Energy Arena. In Miami's last 11 road games, the Heat has hit the 'over' seven times, while doing so in the previous two victories at Dallas and Golden State.

Nuggets at Bucks

Denver: 24-28 SU, 22-30 ATS
Milwaukee: 10-43 SU, 21-32 ATS

Two teams going nowhere meet in Milwaukee, but it's actually the Bucks who are playing with confidence right now. Milwaukee won just its 10th game of the season on Tuesday, a 104-100 triumph as three-point home underdogs against Orlando, but it was the sixth cover in seven tries. Also, the Bucks have cashed 'dog tickets six consecutive times, including four straight when receiving points at BMO Harris Center.

And then we have the Nuggets. Following a 12-4 stretch from mid-November through early December, Denver has fallen off the mountain by losing 20 of its past 31 games, including five in a row. Brian Shaw's club fell in overtime on Tuesday to Phoenix after blowing a late fourth quarter lead, while losing six of their past seven games away from the Pepsi Center.

The Bucks and Nuggets hooked up in Denver on February 5, as Denver held on for a 110-100 victory, but failed to cover as 11½-point favorites. Ty Lawson scored 18 points and dished out 13 assists for the Nuggets, but the point guard will miss his third straight game tonight with injured ribs. Denver has compiled a 6-3 SU and 5-4 ATS record as a road favorite this season, while winning seven straight meetings with Milwaukee.

Rockets at Warriors

Houston: 37-17 SU, 28-24-2 ATS
Golden State: 32-22 SU, 24-27-3 ATS

Both these clubs are playing with no rest, as the Rockets go for their third win over the Warriors this season. Houston beat Golden State twice in a one-week span back in December, including a 116-112 triumph at Oracle Arena as 3½-point underdogs, the seventh victory in eight meetings for the Rockets. Now, Houston will try to extend its eight-game winning streak following another victory last night.

Kevin McHale's club went into Staples Center on Wednesday night and dominated the Lakers, 134-108, the seventh straight contest in which the Rockets have topped the 100-point mark. Seven Rockets scored in double-figures, as Dwight Howard scored 20 points and pulled down 13 rebounds in his first game in Los Angeles since signing with the Rockets in the offseason. Playing with no rest has been no problem for the Rockets this season, posting a 9-4 SU/ATS record on the second of a back-to-back.

The Warriors are seeking consecutive wins for just the second time since early January, as Golden State knocked off Sacramento last night, 101-92 to cash as five-point road favorites. Mark Jackson's team is just 6-10-1 ATS since a 10-game winning streak that ended last month, while losing six of its past 10 contests played at Oracle Arena. The Warriors have won three of their last four games with no rest, but Golden State has covered just once in this stretch.

**TheGame** · 02-20-2014, 08:50 AM

Re: Basketball Handicapping. News, Notes and Trends. 2/20

StatFox Super Situations

CS-FULLERTON at CAL POLY-SLO
Play On - Underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points (CS-FULLERTON) after going over the total by 18 or more points total in their last three games, a bad team (20% to 40%) playing a team with a losing record 133-74 since 1997. ( 64.3% | 51.6 units ) 11-3 this year. ( 78.6% | 7.7 units )

PORTLAND at SAN DIEGO
Play Against - Any team (SAN DIEGO) off an upset win by 10 points or more as an underdog against opponent off 2 or more consecutive home wins 254-165 since 1997. ( 60.6% | 82.5 units ) 14-10 this year. ( 58.3% | -0.1 units )

GONZAGA at BYU
Play Against - An underdog vs. the 1rst half line (GONZAGA) after scoring 80 points or more in a win over a conference rival, in February games 46-18 over the last 5 seasons. ( 71.9% | 26.2 units ) 9-5 this year. ( 64.3% | 3.5 units )

**TheGame** · 02-20-2014, 08:50 AM

Re: Basketball Handicapping. News, Notes and Trends. 2/20

7:00 PM
GEORGIA SOUTHERN vs. CHATTANOOGA
Georgia Southern is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Georgia Southern is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chattanooga
Chattanooga is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Georgia Southern
Chattanooga is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Georgia Southern

7:00 PM
MIDDLE TENNESSEE vs. CHARLOTTE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Middle Tennessee's last 6 games on the road
Middle Tennessee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Charlotte is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Charlotte is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games

7:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. RUTGERS
Memphis is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Memphis is 7-1-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Rutgers is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Rutgers is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games

7:00 PM
PENN STATE vs. NEBRASKA
Penn State is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Nebraska is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Nebraska's last 5 games

7:00 PM
TOWSON vs. NORTHEASTERN
Towson is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Northeastern
Towson is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Northeastern
Northeastern is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Towson
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Northeastern's last 8 games when playing Towson

7:00 PM
NORTH TEXAS vs. FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL
North Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of North Texas's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida International's last 6 games
Florida International is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home
7:00 PM
QUINNIPIAC vs. CANISIUS
Quinnipiac is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Quinnipiac's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Canisius's last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Canisius's last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
ALABAMA vs. TEXAS A&M
Alabama is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Alabama's last 6 games on the road
Texas A&M is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Texas A&M is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games

7:00 PM
RICE vs. OLD DOMINION
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Rice's last 7 games on the road
Rice is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Old Dominion is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games at home
Old Dominion is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

7:00 PM
WESTERN CAROLINA vs. APPALACHIAN STATE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Western Carolina's last 6 games when playing on the road against Appalachian State
Western Carolina is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Appalachian State
Appalachian State is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Western Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Appalachian State's last 6 games when playing at home against Western Carolina

7:00 PM
FURMAN vs. WOFFORD
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Furman's last 6 games when playing on the road against Wofford
Furman is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Wofford
Wofford is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Furman
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Wofford's last 8 games when playing Furman

7:00 PM
LOUISIANA TECH vs. EAST CAROLINA
Louisiana Tech is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Louisiana Tech's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of East Carolina's last 5 games at home
East Carolina is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
TULSA vs. FLORIDA ATLANTIC
Tulsa is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Florida Atlantic is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
FAIRFIELD vs. NIAGARA
Fairfield is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Fairfield's last 10 games when playing on the road against Niagara
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Niagara's last 10 games when playing at home against Fairfield
Niagara is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Fairfield

7:00 PM
EASTERN MICHIGAN vs. NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Eastern Michigan is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Northern Illinois
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Eastern Michigan's last 6 games when playing on the road against Northern Illinois
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Northern Illinois's last 5 games when playing Eastern Michigan
Northern Illinois is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Eastern Michigan

7:00 PM
UAB vs. MARSHALL
UAB is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of UAB's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Marshall's last 5 games when playing UAB
Marshall is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing UAB

7:00 PM
MICHIGAN STATE vs. PURDUE
Michigan State is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Michigan State's last 7 games on the road
Purdue is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Michigan State
Purdue is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Michigan State

7:00 PM
LOUISIANA-MONROE vs. GEORGIA STATE
Louisiana-Monroe is 3-16 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Louisiana-Monroe is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Georgia State is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Georgia State's last 6 games at home

7:05 PM
WISC-MILWAUKEE vs. YOUNGSTOWN STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Wisc-Milwaukee's last 8 games on the road
Wisc-Milwaukee is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Youngstown State is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing Wisc-Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Youngstown State's last 5 games when playing Wisc-Milwaukee

8:00 PM
NEW MEXICO STATE vs. TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN
No trends available
Texas-Pan American is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
Texas-Pan American is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games

8:00 PM
TEXAS EL PASO vs. TULANE
Texas El Paso is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas El Paso's last 5 games on the road
Tulane is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Texas El Paso
Tulane is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

8:00 PM
VALPARAISO vs. WISC-GREEN BAY
Valparaiso is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Valparaiso is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Wisc-Green Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Wisc-Green Bay's last 6 games when playing at home against Valparaiso
Wisc-Green Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Valparaiso

8:00 PM
EASTERN ILLINOIS vs. BELMONT
Eastern Illinois is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Eastern Illinois is 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Belmont is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Belmont is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO vs. SOUTHERN MISS
Texas-San Antonio is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Texas-San Antonio is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Southern Miss is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Southern Miss's last 10 games

8:00 PM
SOUTH ALABAMA vs. TEXAS STATE
South Alabama is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of South Alabama's last 6 games on the road
Texas State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Texas State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
TENNESSEE TECH vs. TENNESSEE-MARTIN
Tennessee Tech is 4-16 SU in its last 20 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tennessee Tech's last 6 games when playing on the road against Tennessee-Martin
Tennessee-Martin is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tennessee Tech
Tennessee-Martin is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tennessee Tech

8:00 PM
SIU EDWARDSVILLE vs. TENNESSEE STATE
SIU Edwardsville is 2-19 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Tennessee State is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games
Tennessee State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
JACKSONVILLE STATE vs. SE MISSOURI STATE
Jacksonville State is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Jacksonville State is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
SE Missouri State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Jacksonville State
SE Missouri State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Jacksonville State

8:05 PM
UTAH VALLEY vs. CHICAGO STATE
Utah Valley is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Utah Valley is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Chicago State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Chicago State is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home

8:05 PM
CS BAKERSFIELD vs. UMKC
CS Bakersfield is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games on the road
UMKC is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
UMKC is 4-18 SU in its last 22 games at home

8:05 PM
TEXAS-ARLINGTON vs. ARKANSAS STATE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas-Arlington's last 6 games on the road
Texas-Arlington is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Arkansas State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Arkansas State is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games at home

8:05 PM
TROY vs. LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE
Troy is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Troy's last 6 games on the road
Louisiana-Lafayette is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Troy
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Louisiana-Lafayette's last 8 games when playing at home against Troy

8:30 PM
NORTHERN COLORADO vs. NORTHERN ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Northern Colorado's last 5 games when playing on the road against Northern Arizona
Northern Colorado is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Northern Arizona
Northern Arizona is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Northern Arizona is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games

8:30 PM
MARIST vs. SAINT PETER'S
Marist is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Saint Peter's
Marist is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Saint Peter's is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Marist
Saint Peter's is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Marist

9:00 PM
PORTLAND STATE vs. SOUTHERN UTAH
Portland State is 1-23 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Portland State is 4-12 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
Southern Utah is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Southern Utah's last 6 games at home

9:00 PM
WASHINGTON STATE vs. OREGON STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington State's last 6 games when playing on the road against Oregon State
Washington State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oregon State
Oregon State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington State
Oregon State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington State

9:00 PM
DUKE vs. NORTH CAROLINA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Duke's last 6 games when playing on the road against North Carolina
Duke is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against North Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of North Carolina's last 10 games when playing Duke
North Carolina is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Duke

9:00 PM
CONNECTICUT vs. TEMPLE
Connecticut is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Connecticut's last 7 games on the road
Temple is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
Temple is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games

9:00 PM
GEORGETOWN vs. SETON HALL
Georgetown is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Georgetown is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Seton Hall is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Georgetown
Seton Hall is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home

9:00 PM
TOLEDO vs. BOWLING GREEN
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toledo's last 7 games on the road
Toledo is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Bowling Green's last 7 games
Bowling Green is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

9:00 PM
WEBER STATE vs. MONTANA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Weber State's last 5 games on the road
Weber State is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Montana is 8-16 ATS in its last 24 games when playing Weber State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Montana's last 5 games when playing Weber State

9:00 PM
PORTLAND vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games on the road
Portland is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games on the road
San Diego is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Portland
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 9 games when playing at home against Portland

9:05 PM
IDAHO STATE vs. MONTANA STATE
Idaho State is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Idaho State's last 7 games when playing on the road against Montana State
Montana State is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Idaho State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montana State's last 7 games when playing at home against Idaho State

10:00 PM
PACIFIC vs. SANTA CLARA
Pacific is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pacific's last 5 games on the road
Santa Clara is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pacific
Santa Clara is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Pacific

10:00 PM
GRAND CANYON vs. SEATTLE
Grand Canyon is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Seattle is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home

10:00 PM
UC RIVERSIDE vs. SANTA BARBARA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of UC Riverside's last 5 games on the road
UC Riverside is 2-19 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Santa Barbara's last 5 games when playing at home against UC Riverside
Santa Barbara is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against UC Riverside

10:00 PM
CS FULLERTON vs. CAL POLY
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of CS Fullerton's last 6 games on the road
CS Fullerton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cal Poly is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cal Poly's last 7 games

10:00 PM
LONG BEACH STATE vs. UC DAVIS
Long Beach State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against UC Davis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Long Beach State's last 5 games when playing on the road against UC Davis
UC Davis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Long Beach State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of UC Davis's last 5 games when playing at home against Long Beach State

10:05 PM
NORTH DAKOTA vs. SACRAMENTO STATE
The total has gone OVER in 11 of North Dakota's last 15 games on the road
North Dakota is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento State's last 6 games
Sacramento State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

11:00 PM
ST. MARY'S vs. SAN FRANCISCO
St. Mary's is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Mary's last 8 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco is 5-11-1 ATS in its last 17 games when playing St. Mary's
San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Mary's

11:00 PM
GONZAGA vs. BYU
Gonzaga is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of BYU's last 5 games when playing Gonzaga
BYU is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Gonzaga

11:00 PM
PEPPERDINE vs. LOYOLA MARYMOUNT
Pepperdine is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Loyola Marymount
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pepperdine's last 8 games when playing on the road against Loyola Marymount
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Loyola Marymount's last 6 games at home
Loyola Marymount is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

11:00 PM
USC vs. STANFORD
USC is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of USC's last 8 games on the road
Stanford is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Stanford is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games

**TheGame** · 02-20-2014, 08:51 AM

Re: Basketball Handicapping. News, Notes and Trends. 2/20

Hot teams
-- Oklahoma City won 15 of its last 17 games.
-- Heat won 11 of its last 14 game (3-1-1 vs spread in last five).
-- Rockets won their last eight games (6-2 vs spread).

Cold Teams
-- Milwaukee lost 19 of its last 22 games.
-- Nuggets lost last five games, are 0-6 vs spread in last six.
-- Golden State split its last six home games.

Series records
-- Nuggets won their last seven games with Milwaukee.
-- Thunder lost six of last seven games with Miami.
-- Rockets won 17 of last 20 games with Golden State.

Totals
-- Six of last nine Milwaukee games went over total.
-- Four of last five Heat-Thunder games went over.
-- Seven of last ten Golden State games stayed under.

**TheGame** · 02-20-2014, 08:51 AM

Re: Basketball Handicapping. News, Notes and Trends. 2/20

8:00 PM
MIAMI vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
Miami is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Oklahoma City
Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Oklahoma City's last 12 games when playing at home against Miami

8:00 PM
DENVER vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Denver's last 22 games
Denver is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 7 games when playing at home against Denver
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Milwaukee's last 14 games when playing Denver

10:30 PM
HOUSTON vs. GOLDEN STATE
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Houston's last 16 games when playing on the road against Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State's last 9 games when playing Houston
Golden State is 8-15 ATS in its last 23 games at home

**TheGame** · 02-20-2014, 08:51 AM

Re: Basketball Handicapping. News, Notes and Trends. 2/20

StatFox Super Situations

DENVER at MILWAUKEE
Play Against - Home teams (MILWAUKEE) horrible team - outscored by their opponents by 9+ points/game against opponent after allowing 100 points or more 3 straight games 47-19 since 1997. ( 71.2% | 26.1 units ) 2-0 this year. ( 100.0% | 2.0 units )

MIAMI at OKLAHOMA CITY
Play On - Road teams vs. the money line (MIAMI) revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a favorite, off 2 or more consecutive road wins 97-63 since 1997. ( 60.6% | 43.6 units ) 2-1 this year. ( 66.7% | 1.4 units )

MIAMI at OKLAHOMA CITY
Play Against - Home teams vs. the 1rst half line (OKLAHOMA CITY) after a road game where both teams score 100 or more points, a top-level team (>= 75%) playing a good team (60% to 75%) 30-9 since 1997. ( 76.9% | 20.1 units )

**TheGame** · 02-20-2014, 10:23 AM

Re: Basketball Handicapping. News, Notes and Trends. 2/20

MARSHALL: 1-18 ATS after 1 or more consecutive wins

MIDDLE TENN ST: 0-12 ATS in road games after playing a game as a home favorite

S ALABAMA: 0-11 ATS after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games

MIDDLE TENN ST: 1-14 ATS in road games after playing a home game

LA-MONROE: 0-11 ATS revenging a same season loss vs opponent

LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT: 1-12 ATS after 2 consecutive conference games

**TheGame** · 02-20-2014, 10:24 AM

Re: Basketball Handicapping. News, Notes and Trends. 2/20

Hoop Trends - Thursday
By Vince Akins
VegasInsider.com

ATS TREND OF THE DAY:

The Heat are 12-0 ATS (7.58 ppg) since Feb 21, 2013 on the road when facing a team that covered by double digits against them in their previous same-season meeting.

OU TREND OF THE DAY:

The Rockets are 0-12 OU (-20.58 ppg) since Apr 05, 2011 when facing a team they beat in their previous two match-ups of the season, and won by more than three in the last matchup.

PLAYER TREND OF THE DAY:

The Heat are 11-0 ATS (6.64 ppg) since Nov 17, 2012 on the road after Ray Allen shot worse than 33% from the field in a win.

CHOICE TREND:

The Bucks are 0-12 ATS (-11.71 ppg) since Mar 22, 2012 at home after a win in which they had an assist to turnover ratio of at least two and scored more than 95 points.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

The Rockets are 7-0 OU (13.29 ppg) since Nov 02, 2012 after James Harden had at least 10 assists in a win.

The Thunder are 7-0 OU (13.50 ppg) since Nov 10, 2013 at home after Reggie Jackson played fewer than 30 minutes in a road win.

**TheGame** · 02-20-2014, 11:34 AM

Re: Basketball Handicapping. News, Notes and Trends. 2/20

College Basketball Lines and Leans
By: The Linemakers
Sportingnews.com

While Duke-North Carolina has much of the college basketball world’s attention Thursday night, The Linemakers on Sporting News offer picks on a couple of other games:

Michigan State (-5, 140) at Purdue

The Linemakers’ lean: Michigan State continues to deal with all kinds of injuries, including one to point guard Keith Appling’s wrist. Appling is listed as probable for tonight, but he’s clearly struggling with his shot. Sparty has lost four of its last seven games outright, and it’s hard to trust them laying points on the road, especially with Appling’s wrist issue and several other health concerns.

Their defense, though, holds opponents to 64.8 points per game and won’t let up at Purdue. The UNDER is 6-1 in Michigan State’s seven Big Ten road games this season, and we’re leaning UNDER the 140 tonight.

Gonzaga at BYU (-1.5, 151)

The Linemakers’ lean: BYU got smoked by Gonzaga by a 84-69 count in the season’s first meeting on Jan. 25, and in fact, has lost three straight to the Bulldogs. But the Cougars have won 10 of their last 13 games – and have ticked off nine straight victories at home. While they haven’t necessarily been covering a lot of spreads, we’re not too concerned about laying a number as short as tonight’s. Gonzaga has been coasting through a weak West Coast Conference schedule, and its task figures to get tougher tonight in front of an amped-up Provo crowd.

Also, look for a fast pace and plenty of points. BYU gets shots up quicker than any other team in the nation. We can see both teams scoring in the 80s.

BYU and OVER are our plays.

**TheGame** · 02-20-2014, 11:34 AM

Re: Basketball Handicapping. News, Notes and Trends. 2/20

NBA Betting Guide and Picks
By: Michael Robinson
Sportingnews.com

The Oklahoma City Thunder are hoping for a boost to their lineup when they host the Miami Heat in a huge clash on Thursday night (8:00 p.m. ET). This is the first half of the TNT doubleheader, preceding Rockets at Warriors (10:30 p.m. ET).

Line: Oklahoma City -3 Total: 207

Guard Russell Westbrook is a game-time decision after missing the last 27 games. Oklahoma City more than survived at 20-7 SU and 16-11 ATS over that span, with MVP-favorite Kevin Durant leading the way at 35 points per game.

The Thunder (43-12 SU, 32-23 ATS) didn’t need Westbrook when they traveled to South Beach on Jan. 29. Durant scored 33 points, as the team fell behind 22-4 and turned a 30-21 first-quarter deficit into a 112-95 win (as 4-point dogs) The Heat were 6-0 SU and ATS in the previous six meetings between the teams, dating back to the 2012 NBA Finals.

Oklahoma City is very-well rested for this game, not playing since last Thursday. Should he suit up, there will be an adjustment integrating Westbrook back into the lineup, and emerging young guns, Reggie Jackson and Jeremy Lamb, will have to deal with getting less minutes

The Heat (38-14 SU, 25-27 ATS) started the second half of their season with a 117-106 win at Dallas on Tuesday. They covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites and are 5-1 SU and ATS in their last six away.

LeBron James scored a season-high 42 points last game on 16-of-23 shooting from the field. He hasn’t given up hope for a third-straight MVP award and needs to make a statement against Durant. Dwyane Wade has been dealing with a foot issue and took just seven shots against Dallas. He needs to be aggressive to counter the Thunder scoring attack (105 PPG, ranked 6th).

Miami has been an underdog just four times this year, going 3-1 SU and 3-1 ATS.

The Don Best/Linemakers Power Ratings has Miami tied with Indiana for the NBA’s top team, a half-point better than Oklahoma City on a neutral court.

Trends of note:

The OVER is 4-1 in Oklahoma City’s last five games.

Miami is 5-1 ATS in its last six road games.

Miami is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings between the teams.

The OVER is 9-2-1 in the last 12 meetings between the teams in Oklahoma City.

The Linemakers’ lean: Miami, which covered just four of 11 games heading into the All-Star break, will put any complacency aside tonight, as they seek revenge for the 17-point loss at home to the Thunder in January. The Heat’s overall spread record indicates they’re overvalued, but they’re covering at a 17-11 clip on the road. They also thrive in the underdog role, and LeBron takes his game up a notch when facing marquee opponents, especially on the road. We’ll take the points with Miami tonight.

Houston Rockets at Golden State Warriors (-1, 212.5)

The Rockets (37-17 SU, 28-23-3 ATS) headed into the All-Star break with seven-straight wins and got their second half started with a 134-108 win at the L.A. Lakers on Wednesday. Dwight Howard had 20 points, 13 rebounds, 3 blocks and 2 steals in his first visit to Staples Center to play his former team after ditching the Lakers via free agency in the offseason.

Golden State (32-22 SU, 24-28-2 ATS) was also in action last night, traveling to the dismal Sacramento Kings. The result was a 101-92 win as a 5-point favorite. Center Andrew Bogut (shoulder) sat out again and appears unlikely to go tonight. The team needs to start developing a better home-court advantage, going just 16-10 SU (10-15-1 ATS) at Oracle Arena this season.

The Rockets are 9-4 ATS in the second game of a back-to-back this year, while Golden State is 4-5 ATS in that situation.

Houston has won and covered both meetings between the teams this year, each in December. The one in the Bay Area was a 116-112 decision as 3.5-point road dogs, with Andre Iguodala out for Golden State. The Rockets are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings between the teams overall.

The Don Best/Linemakers Power Ratings has Houston ranked fourth in the league and a half-point better than Golden State on a neutral court.

**TheGame** · 02-20-2014, 11:36 AM

Re: Basketball Handicapping. News, Notes and Trends. 2/20

Today's NBA Picks

Miami at Oklahoma City

The Heat head to Oklahoma City tonight carrying a 6-1 ATS record in the last 7 games versus the Thunder. Miami is the pick (+3) according to Dunkel, which has the game Even. Dunkel Pick: Miami (+3). Here are all of today's picks.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20
Time Posted: 11:30 a.m. EST

Game 501-502: Miami at Oklahoma City (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 123.126; Oklahoma City 123.479
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 212
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 3; 206 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+3); Over

Game 503-504: Denver at Milwaukee (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 108.847; Milwaukee 112.908
Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 4; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 4 1/2; 204 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+4 1/2); Under

Game 505-506: Houston at Golden State (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 124.193; Golden State 123.208
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 1; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 1; 212
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+1); Under

**TheGame** · 02-20-2014, 11:37 AM

Re: Basketball Handicapping. News, Notes and Trends. 2/20

NCAA Basketball Picks

Duke at North Carolina

The Blue Devils come into their contest with the Tar Heels tonight with a 6-1 ATS record in their last 7 games at Chapel Hill. Duke is the pick (-1 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Blue Devils favored by 5 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Duke (-1 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20
Time Posted: 11:30 a.m. EST

Game 507-508: North Texas at Florida International (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: North Texas 47.986; Florida International 55.092
Dunkel Line: Florida International by 7
Vegas Line: Florida International by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida International (-4 1/2)

Game 509-510: Middle Tennessee State at Charlotte (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Middle Tennessee State 58.214; Charlotte 59.421
Dunkel Line: Charlotte by 1
Vegas Line: Middle Tennessee State by 4
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+4)

Game 511-512: UL-Monroe at Georgia State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UL-Monroe 46.806; Georgia State 65.574
Dunkel Line: Georgia State by 19
Vegas Line: Georgia State by 14
Dunkel Pick: Georgia State (-14)

Game 513-514: Tulsa at Florida Atlantic (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tulsa 58.188; Florida Atlantic 59.845
Dunkel Line: Florida Atlantic by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Tulsa by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida Atlantic (+4 1/2)

Game 515-516: Rice at Old Dominion (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Rice 43.960; Old Dominion 57.558
Dunkel Line: Old Dominion by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: Old Dominion by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Old Dominion (-9 1/2)

Game 517-518: Alabama at Texas A&M (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Alabama 60.230; Texas A&M 59.202
Dunkel Line: Alabama by 1; 127
Vegas Line: Texas A&M by 1 1/2; 122
Dunkel Pick: Alabama (+1 1/2); Over

Game 519-520: Memphis at Rutgers (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 67.979; Rutgers 61.584
Dunkel Line: Memphis by 6 1/2; 146
Vegas Line: Memphis by 9 1/2; 151 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Rutgers (+9 1/2); Under

Game 521-522: UAB at Marshall (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UAB 56.623; Marshall 52.838
Dunkel Line: UAB by 4
Vegas Line: UAB by 1
Dunkel Pick: UAB (-1)

Game 523-524: WI-Milwaukee at Youngstown State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: WI-Milwaukee 55.841; Youngstown State 53.768
Dunkel Line: WI-Milwaukee by 2
Vegas Line: Youngstown State by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: WI-Milwaukee (+5 1/2)

Game 525-526: Toledo at Bowling Green (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toledo 58.483; Bowling Green 53.622
Dunkel Line: Toledo by 5; 137
Vegas Line: Toledo by 3; 142 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toledo (-3); Under

Game 527-528: Michigan State at Purdue (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan State 72.756; Purdue 64.830
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 8; 146
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 4; 140
Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (-4); Over

Game 529-530: Towson at Northeastern (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Towson 57.545; Northeastern 51.871
Dunkel Line: Towson by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Northeastern by 1
Dunkel Pick: Towson (+1)

Game 531-532: Penn State at Nebraska (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Penn State 61.611; Nebraska 71.258
Dunkel Line: Nebraska by 9 1/2; 142
Vegas Line: Nebraska by 5; 136 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nebraska (-5); Over

Game 533-534: Louisiana Tech at East Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Louisiana Tech 63.635; East Carolina 56.569
Dunkel Line: Louisiana Tech by 7
Vegas Line: Louisiana Tech by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: East Carolina (+9 1/2)

Game 535-536: Eastern Michigan at Northern Illinois (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Michigan 58.978; Northern Illinois 50.955
Dunkel Line: Eastern Michigan by 8
Vegas Line: Eastern Michigan by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Michigan (-4 1/2)

Game 537-538: Valparaiso at WI-Green Bay (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Valparaiso 58.546; WI-Green Bay 59.888
Dunkel Line: WI-Green Bay by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: WI-Green Bay by 9
Dunkel Pick: Valparaiso (+9)

Game 539-540: TX-San Antonio at Southern Mississippi (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: TX-San Antonio 45.643; Southern Mississippi 68.642
Dunkel Line: Southern Mississippi by 23
Vegas Line: Southern Mississippi by 20 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Southern Mississippi (-20 1/2)

Game 541-542: TX-Arlington at Arkansas State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: TX-Arlington 52.160; Arkansas State 55.877
Dunkel Line: Arkansas State by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Arkansas State by 7
Dunkel Pick: TX-Arlington (+7)

Game 543-544: UTEP at Tulane (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UTEP 61.808; Tulane 52.334
Dunkel Line: UTEP by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: UTEP by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UTEP (-5 1/2)

Game 545-546: Troy at UL-Lafayette (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Troy 45.846; UL-Lafayette 59.960
Dunkel Line: UL-Lafayette by 14
Vegas Line: UL-Lafayette by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UL-Lafayette (-10 1/2)

Game 547-548: South Alabama at Texas State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: South Alabama 44.816; Texas State 53.853
Dunkel Line: Texas State by 9
Vegas Line: Texas State by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas State (-2 1/2)

Game 549-550: Gonzaga at BYU (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Gonzaga 66.281; BYU 69.629
Dunkel Line: BYU by 3 1/2; 144
Vegas Line: BYU by 1 1/2; 150
Dunkel Pick: BYU (-1 1/2); Under

Game 551-552: Portland at San Diego (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 57.386; San Diego 61.494
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 4
Vegas Line: San Diego by 2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-2)

Game 553-554: Georgetown at Seton Hall (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Georgetown 65.537; Seton Hall 64.651
Dunkel Line: Georgetown by 1; 128
Vegas Line: Seton Hall by 1 1/2; 134 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgetown (+1 1/2); Under

Game 555-556: Connecticut at Temple (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 69.943; Temple 62.817
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 7; 150
Vegas Line: Connecticut by 9 1/2; 146
Dunkel Pick: Temple (+9 1/2); Over

Game 557-558: Washington State at Oregon State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington State 54.162; Oregon State 67.481
Dunkel Line: Oregon State by 13 1/2; 139
Vegas Line: Oregon State by 9 1/2; 134
Dunkel Pick: Oregon State (-9 1/2); Over

Game 559-560: St. Mary's at San Francisco (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Mary's 62.774; San Francisco 59.816
Dunkel Line: St. Mary's by 3
Vegas Line: St. Mary's by 1
Dunkel Pick: St. Mary's (-1)

Game 561-562: Pacific at Santa Clara (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pacific 55.487; Santa Clara 58.652
Dunkel Line: Santa Clara by 3
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Santa Clara

Game 563-564: CS-Fullerton at Cal Poly (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: CS-Fullerton 45.707; Cal Poly 54.775
Dunkel Line: Cal Poly by 9
Vegas Line: Cal Poly by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cal Poly (-7 1/2)

Game 565-566: UC-Riverside at UC-Santa Barbara (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Riverside 45.776; UC-Santa Barbara 63.843
Dunkel Line: UC-Santa Barbara by 18
Vegas Line: UC-Santa Barbara by 14 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UC-Santa Barbara (-14 1/2)

Game 567-568: Long Beach State at UC-Davis (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Long Beach State 57.147; UC-Davis 52.385
Dunkel Line: Long Beach State by 5
Vegas Line: Long Beach State by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UC-Davis (+7 1/2)

Game 569-570: Pepperdine at Loyola Marymount (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pepperdine 58.167; Loyola Marymount 54.408
Dunkel Line: Pepperdine by 4; 142
Vegas Line: Loyola Marymount by 1; 147 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pepperdine (+1); Under

Game 571-572: USC at Stanford (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: USC 55.967; Stanford 72.954
Dunkel Line: Stanford by 17; 149
Vegas Line: Stanford by 14; 144
Dunkel Pick: Stanford (-14); Over

Game 573-574: UC-Irvine at Hawaii (12:00 a.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Irvine 55.929; Hawaii 61.401
Dunkel Line: Hawaii by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Hawaii by 3
Dunkel Pick: Hawaii (-3)

Game 575-576: Furman at Wofford (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Furman 39.389; Wofford 56.350
Dunkel Line: Wofford by 17
Vegas Line: Wofford by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wofford (-13 1/2)

Game 577-578: Georgia Southern at Chattanooga (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Southern 44.277; Chattanooga 49.856
Dunkel Line: Chattanooga by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Chattanooga by 8
Dunkel Pick: Georgia Southern (+8)

Game 579-580: Western Carolina at Appalachian State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Carolina 47.512; Appalachian State 43.143
Dunkel Line: Western Carolina by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Western Carolina by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Western Carolina (-1 1/2)

Game 581-582: Quinnipiac at Canisius (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Quinnipiac 56.312; Canisius 58.823
Dunkel Line: Canisius by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Canisius by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Quinnipiac (+5 1/2)

Game 583-584: Fairfield at Niagara (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Fairfield 44.610; Niagara 52.450
Dunkel Line: Niagara by 8
Vegas Line: Niagara by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Niagara (-5 1/2)

Game 585-586: Tennessee Tech at Tennessee Martin (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee Tech 46.247; Tennessee Martin 45.584
Dunkel Line: Tennessee Tech by 1
Vegas Line: Tennessee Martin by 2
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee Tech (+2)

Game 587-588: Eastern Illinois at Belmont (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Illinois 42.914; Belmont 59.356
Dunkel Line: Belmont by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: Belmont by 14
Dunkel Pick: Belmont (-14)

Game 589-590: NE-Omaha at South Dakota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NE-Omaha 53.849; South Dakota 52.219
Dunkel Line: NE-Omaha by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: South Dakota by 2
Dunkel Pick: NE-Omaha (+2)

Game 591-592: SIU-Edwardsville at Tennessee State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: SIU-Edwardsville 48.109; Tennessee State 45.653
Dunkel Line: SIU-Edwardsville by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Tennessee State by 2
Dunkel Pick: SIU-Edwardsville (+2)

Game 593-594: Jacksonville State at SE Missouri State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Jacksonville State 45.790; SE Missouri State 49.030
Dunkel Line: SE Missouri State by 3
Vegas Line: SE Missouri State by 6
Dunkel Pick: Jacksonville State (+6)

Game 595-596: Northern Colorado at Northern Arizona (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Colorado 49.097; Northern Arizona 45.057
Dunkel Line: Northern Colorado by 4
Vegas Line: Northern Colorado by 1
Dunkel Pick: Northern Colorado (-1)

Game 597-598: Marist at St. Peter's (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Marist 52.076; St. Peter's 52.128
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: St. Peter's by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Marist (+2 1/2)

Game 599-600: Western Illinois at Denver (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Illinois 48.323; Denver 61.618
Dunkel Line: Denver by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: Denver by 11
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-11)

Game 601-602: Weber State at Montana (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Weber State 55.268; Montana 52.352
Dunkel Line: Weber State by 3
Vegas Line: Montana by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Weber State (+1 1/2)

Game 603-604: Idaho State at Montana State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Idaho State 47.000; Montana State 51.562
Dunkel Line: Montana State by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Montana State by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montana State (-2 1/2)

Game 605-606: Portland State at Southern Utah (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland State 49.048; Southern Utah 40.111
Dunkel Line: Portland State by 9
Vegas Line: Portland State by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Portland State (-4 1/2)

Game 607-608: North Dakota at Sacramento State (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: North Dakota 51.019; Sacramento State 47.988
Dunkel Line: North Dakota by 3
Vegas Line: North Dakota by 1
Dunkel Pick: North Dakota (-1)

Game 609-610: Duke at North Carolina (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Duke 77.199; North Carolina 71.878
Dunkel Line: Duke by 5 1/2; 148
Vegas Line: Duke by 1 1/2; 151
Dunkel Pick: Duke (-1 1/2); Under

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