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Charlotte
Detroit

St.Bernadines Sports 3/23

Matt "Lefty" Dennehy
Mon 1-0

Tue
Denver -6.5

Mti
5* goy pacers
4* nuggets

NHLProPicks for 3/23

Season Record
153-233 -27.61 units

March 23
(all games include overtime)

Columbus +190
Atlanta +105
Florida +136
Philadelphia +105
Dallas +145
Minnesota +115

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5* Boston -115

AllStarSportsPicks 3/23


Texas Tech +9 Regular Play

Jimmy Boyd

FREE PLAY

1 Unit on North Carolina/UAB UNDER 136.5

UAB is a top 20 defensive team in the country, only allowing 60.4 ppg. With this in mind, the Under is worth a shot here. First off, both of these teams have been Unders machines this season. UNC is 20-10 Under in all lined games this season and UAB is 17-9 Under in all lined games this season. Good rebounding teams (teams that don't give up a lot of second chance points) and good defensive teams that don't foul a lot (teams that don't send their opponent to the foul line to score with the clock stopped) are usually good Unders teams. Both of these teams can rebound. UNC is 11-1 Under versus good rebounding teams outrebounding opponents by 4 or more per game after 15+ games this season and UAB is 6-0 Under versus good rebounding teams outrebounding opponents by 4 or more per game after 15+ games this season. UAB is also on an 8-0 Unders run versus teams who are called for 17 or less fouls per game after 15+ games. And lastly, UNC is 10-2 Under versus good defensive teams allowing 64 or less points per game this season. We'll take the Under this evening.

Jeff Alexander

Free Play

1 Unit on Nuggets/Knicks UNDER 219

Bottom Line: Denver is 19-9 UNDER in road games where the total is greater than or equal to 200 this season, and we are only seeing a total of 206.8 points scored in these games on average. Denver hasn't been as strong offensively on the road this season, averaging just 103.9 points. Plus, it enters this contest having scored 97 or fewer points in 3 straight games. Also, the Knicks have been held under the century mark in 7 of their last 10 games. With neither team hitting on all cylinders right now, we'll take the Under tonight.

Tom Freese

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Indiana is led in scoring by Danny Granger and his 23.4 points a game. Forward Troy Murphy scores 14.3 points and 10 rebounds a game. Center Roy Hibbert scores 11.5 points a game. Guard Dahntay Jones scores 10.5 points a game. Point guard T.J. Ford scores 10.3 points a game. The Pacers are 1-6 ATS their last 7 games of 0.5 to 4.5 points. Detroit is led in scoring by Richard Hamilton and his 18 points a game. Guard Rodney Stuckey scores 17 points a game. Ben Gordon scores 13.4 points a game. Forward Charlie Villanueva scores 10 points a game. Point guard Will Bynum scores 10 points a game. The Pistons score 93.4 points a game. Detroit is 6-2 ATS when playing with one day of rest and they are 3-1-1 ATS their last 5 games as favorites. PLAY ON DETROIT -

Jimmy the Moose

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Mavs look to get back on the winning side especially at home where they have dropped 2 of their last 3. Dallas has won 5 straight at home vs the Clippers and should easily take this one tonight.

Clippers just 2-8 ATS last 10 overall, 1-9 straight up. LA just 18-41 ATS last 59 road games played. On the road this season Clippers allowing 105 points/game while the Mavs avergae 102 pts/game at home. Look for a Dallas blowout tonight.

Matt Fargo

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The public is all over Denver in this game yet we are seeing reverse line movement. The Nuggets opened as six-point favorites and it is down to -5.5 in most places and that is definitely a trigger to look at the underdog. Denver is 17-17 on the road this season and in the NBA that is a pretty good record while going 15-16-3 ATS. The Nuggets have played up and down to the competition numerous times this season when playing away from home as they are 8-3-2 as a road underdog but just 7-13-1 ATS in the 21 games they have been favored on the road, winning just 10 of those outright. They are only 9-18 ATS this season overall against teams with a losing record and surprisingly, this is the type of team that Denver struggles against as it is 3-12 ATS this season against teams allowing 103 or more ppg on defense. Denver is coming off a three-game homestand where it lost its last game against Milwaukee and many will look for a bounceback here however with a game at Boston on deck for tomorrow night, I think it may be just the opposite and be more of a lookahead situation. The Knicks have been hot or miss of late as they are 5-6 over their last 11 games including a 3-2 record at home. They are 6-4-1 ATS over this stretch and for the season they are an even 14-14 ATS against teams with a winning record and they have actually been more successful against teams that are above average as they are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games against teams that have a winning percentage greater than .600. New York has not fared well against the Western Conference with the exception of the Northwest Division where it is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games. While the losses have been piling up for the Knicks, they have remained competitive for the most part. Despite being 6-18 in their last 24 games, of those 18 losses, nine were by seven points or fewer, five of which were at home including two in overtime. There is no chance the playoffs would be close by but a few bounces their way and the record could very well be a lot better. The Knicks have not lost a cover in four straight games coming off a loss and they are in excellent shape to continue that tonight. 3* New York Knicks

Jim Feist

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As bad as the Clippers are, at least they are scoring some points, topping 100 in two of the last three games. They have offensive talent with point guard Baron Davis, Drew Gooden, Chris Kaman and Eric Gordon. Dallas is not a stellar defensive team, in the middle of the pack allowing 99.6 ppg. They have also cooled off after a torrid stretch, on a 2-2 SU, 0-4 ATS run, overvalued by oddsmakers. Dallas allows 46% shooting by opponents, 15th in the NBA. LA has enough offense to hang within this number. Play the LA Clippers.

Wunderdog

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Indiana is in the midst of their worst season since 1988-89. But, they are actually playing good ball right now having won three of four games. "Teams come in here and kind of overlook us," forward Troy Murphy said. "They probably figure that a team with our record would have packed it in by now." It's true - teams don't get up for Indiana. Even a team as bad as Detroit is favored against the Pacers. But, I feel like Indiana is playing harder right now and Detroit really shouldn't be favored against anyone. The Pistons are just 19-34 ATS since last season as a home favorite. There's no reason Indiana can't win this game. At a minimum, I expect it to be close. The Pistons’ defense has gone out the window as they have allowed 111 points per game over their last five. When facing a losing team, Detroit is just 28-43 ATS since last season. They struggle against teams like Indiana that like to hoist up the long-ball. Dating back to last season, Detroit is just 30-48 ATS vs. teams that attempt 18+ three-pointers per game. The Pacers beat Oklahoma City by 11 last game, scoring 121 in the process. This team is 25-13 ATS since last season after scoring 110+ last game. When coming off back-to-back losses this season, the Pistons are just 11-21 ATS. I like Indiana and the points here.

Larry Ness

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The Pistons have already been eliminated from the postseason and the Pacers are about to join them, which would mark the fourth straight season in which they will have missed the playoffs. In fact, the 24-46 Pacers are in danger of finishing with their worst winning percentage since going 28-54 in 1988-89. Detroit is stumbling to the end of the regular season, with five consecutive losses (allowing 110.4 PPG during that span) and 12 losses in its last 14 games (4-10 ATS). The Pacers just beat the Pistons last Friday at Indiana (106-102) but the Pistons have to like the idea that they they got to the free throw line 34 times in that game. Stuckey (17.0-4.1-4.9) was back on the court for Detroit in that game, after missing six games following a collapse on the bench March 5 in Cleveland. He scored a team-high 25 points off the bench at Indiana but was held to only four points in his second game back vs the Cavaliers on Sunday. Expect Stuckey to be way better tonight. The Pistons have excellent depth in the backcourt with Hamilton (18.0-4.4 APG), Bynum and Gordon and while their frontcourt is a shell of its former self, other than Granger (23.4-5.7), the Pacers don't offer much themselves up front. Dunleavy was limited to just 18 games last season but after missing most of November, has been a regular contributor. However, his line reads 10.1-3.4-1.5, which is significantly down from the numbers he posted back in the 2007-08 season (19.1-5.2-3.5). PG Ford is sidelined, as are frontcourt players Hansbrough and Foster. The Pistons average just 93.4 PPG (29th) but the Pacers are allowing 107.6 PPG away from home, one of the main reasons that they are just 7-30 on the road, entering this contest on a nine-game road losing streak. Make that 10 straight losses after tonight. Take the Pistons.

Rocky Atkinson

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Texas Tech is 1-6 ATS since 1997 and 1-5 ATS last 3 years on the road when the total is 155 to 159 1/2. Mississippi is 31-14 ATS since 1997 after scoring 80 points or more. Mississippi is 5-1 ATS last 3 years in the NIT Tournament. Texas Tech is allowing 81 points per game on the road this year. Ole Miss is 15-4 SU at home this year scoring 81.6 points per game. Red Raiders are 6-17 ATS in their last 23 Tuesday games. Red Raiders are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5. Red Raiders are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog of 7.0-12.5. Rebels are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite. Rebels are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a home favorite. Rebels are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5. Rebels are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a home favorite of 7.0-12.5. Rebels are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Rebels are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games. Rebels are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Rebels are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Rebels are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. Rebels are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU win. Rebels are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win. Rebels are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Big 12. Rebels are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 Tuesday games. We'll recommend a small play on Mississippi tonight! Thanks and good luck, Rocky

Al McMordie

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The Bobcats are solid at home, but utterly pitiful on the NBA highway. Take the points and the host Wizards on Tuesday night when Charlotte travels to DC.

Our Tuesday night NBA selection is on the Washington Wizards at home plus the points over the Charlotte Bobcats.

The Wizards have dropped 11 straight games heading into Tuesday's contest, but this is a perfect situation for them to get back into the win column.

Charlotte has the biggest home/road dichotomy in the league this season. The Bobcats are a terrific 25-8 at home, but an awful 10-26 straight up on the road. And, unfortunately for Charlotte, tonight's game is in the nation's capital.

The Bobcats have dropped their last three road games, the most recent in Miami on Saturday. The Heat held Charlotte to under 30 percent shooting from the field and forced the 'Cats into 15 turnovers.

Stephen Jackson paced Charlotte with 18 points, with 10 of those from the line and the other eight the result of a horrible 4-for-21 field goal effort.

Washington has covered the spread in each of its last three defeats, and the Wizards are a super 56-25 ATS off five or more losses since 1996. Take the points.

Free Pick: Wizards +6

VEGAS EXPERTS

North Carolina at UAB

The Tar Heels are still playing for pride and are capable of putting together a quality performance just like they did when they went into Starkville and upset Mississippi State outright as nine-point dogs last round. That moved UNC to a perfect 6-0 ATS on the road in post-season tournament games. Here they draw a UAB team with far less of a pedigree and one that is just 5-14 ATS themselves in tournament games and 10-20 ATS off an ATS win.

Play on: North Carolina

EZWINNERS

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Dallas is not playing their best basketball right now as the Mavericks are coming off of tough back to back losses to Boston and New Orleans and they have lost three out of their last four overall. Dallas has also been down right horrible as a home favorite this season as they are now just 3-26-1 against the spread in their last thirty home games. The Clippers have been struggling as well as they come into this game as losers of nine out of their last ten games but the Mavs have not fared well against the spread at home even against bad teams as Dallas is only 5-21-1 against the spread in their last 27 home games against a team with a losing road record. Baron Davis and Eric Gordon should be able to do enough damage to keep this one within the number and the underdog is 4-1 against the spread in the last five meetings between these two teams. Take the points

Scott Delaney

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L.A. Clippers at Dallas

Though this might seem like the perfect spot for the Mavericks to shake a somewhat rough patch, I see L.A. giving them a rough time tonight.

The Mavericks have dropped two in a row and three of four, and yes, they've dominated the Clippers in terms of wins and losses, but do you realize Dallas is on an abysmal 3-27 ATS run at home? Plus, though the Clippers have lost four straight and 10 of 11 in this series, the Clippers have covered three of the last five meetings and five of eight.

Dallas, meanwhile, has lost five straight to the books, as its deefense has wilted quite a bit, allowing an average of 107.6 points per game - and that includes games against the Nets, Knicks and Bulls.

In fact, the Knicks came into Big D and ended that 13-game win streak by swatting the Mavericks, 128-94.

Dallas probably wins, but I want the underdog here.

1* CLIPPERS

Craig Davis

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Tonight's free play winner is on the Denver Nuggets over New York. This is an angry bunch of ticked off Nuggets after dropping a rare home game to Milwaukee Sunday. Denver might only be .500 on the road, but they do get the job done against the Knicks, winning the last four meetings. I realize this many points might be a bit much to ask, but I'm willing to take the risk as I think they come in focused after losing a home game. As a Mavericks fan, obviously I'd love to see the Knicks win, so you can tell how tough this selection is for me. But I just think Denver is better across the starting five, they're deeper, they shoot better from the FT line and I trust their deep shooters a little more in the clutch. Defensively they clearly need to step up, but the Knicks are the type of team that can really make an opposing defense look good. I see the Nuggets by at least 10 tonight.

2* DENVER