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**BettorsChat** · 03-05-2010, 10:51 AM

gl Stardust

**bryce** · 03-05-2010, 11:17 AM

Good luck Stardust!

**ntorreg88** · 03-05-2010, 11:31 AM

good luck

**StarDust Bum** · 03-05-2010, 05:57 PM

Friday, March 5Game Score Status Pick Amount

L.A. Lakers - 7:00 PM ET L.A. Lakers -3.5 400
Charlotte - Under 190.5 400

Detroit - 7:00 PM ET Cleveland -12 500 ( NBA POD )
Cleveland - Under 200.5 500

Boston - 7:00 PM ET Boston -6 300
Philadelphia - Over 197.5 300

New York - 7:00 PM ET New York +8 500 ( NBA DOG )
Toronto - Over 222 400

Milwaukee - 7:00 PM ET Washington +4 500 ( NBA UPSET OF THE NIGHT )
Washington - Under 192 400

Golden State - 7:30 PM ET Atlanta -13 400
Atlanta - Over 212 500

Orlando - 8:00 PM ET New Jersey +10.5 300
New Jersey - Over 196 300

Sacramento - 8:30 PM ET Sacramento +8.5 300
Dallas - Over 201.5 300

Indiana - 9:00 PM ET Indiana +10.5 500 ( NBA DOG SHOCKER )
Denver - Under 220.5 500

New Orleans - 9:30 PM ET New Orleans +8 400
San Antonio - Over 198 400

Oklahoma City - 10:30 PM ET Oklahoma City -4.5 500
L.A. Clippers - Under 201 500

**StarDust Bum** · 03-05-2010, 06:05 PM

You gotta love the outright win by Elon in the morning round.....

Evening games:

Kennesaw St. - 6:30 PM ET Kennesaw St. +9.5 300
East Tennessee St. - Over 127 400

Harvard - 7:00 PM ET Pennsylvania +8.5 400
Pennsylvania - Over 140.5 300

Dartmouth - 7:00 PM ET Princeton -19 400
Princeton - Under 105 300

Cornell - 7:00 PM ET Brown +14 300
Brown - Over 140 300

Columbia - 7:00 PM ET Yale -5.5 500 ( IVY POD )
Yale - Under 128 300

Samford - 7:00 PM ET Samford +3 300
Citadel -

Eastern Illinois - 7:00 PM ET Eastern Illinois +13 300
Murray St. - Over 132.5 400

Missouri St. - 7:05 PM ET Wichita St. -2.5 500 ( MVC POD )
Wichita St. - Under 128 500

Manhattan - 7:30 PM ET Manhattan +1.5 300
Loyola-Maryland - Under 129.5 300

Kent St. - 8:00 PM ET Akron -3 500 ( MAC POD )
Akron - Under 134 500 ( MAC TOTAL OF THE NIGHT )

Cleveland St. - 8:00 PM ET Cleveland St. -1.5 400
Wis.-Milwaukee -

St. John's - 8:30 PM ET DePaul +3 400
DePaul - Over 124 400

James Madison - 8:30 PM ET Drexel -5.5 500
Drexel - Under 127.5 500

Pepperdine - 9:00 PM ET Loyola Marymount -9.5 500
Loyola Marymount - Under 142.5 300

Tennessee Tech - 9:00 PM ET Tennessee Tech +12 300
Morehead St. - Over 140 300

Jacksonville - 9:00 PM ET Mercer +1.5 300
Mercer -

Marist - 9:30 PM ET Canisius -12 300
Canisius -

Georgia Southern - 9:30 PM ET Georgia Southern +1.5 500
Chattanooga - Over 153 500

Indiana St. - 9:35 PM ET Indiana St. +6 300
Illinois St. - Under 129.5 500 (MVC TOTAL )

UC Riverside - 10:30 PM ET Long Beach St. -8 400
Long Beach St. - Over 126 400

Santa Clara - 11:30 PM ET Santa Clara +3.5 300
San Diego - Under 121 500 ( WCC TOTAL )

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Friday, March 5Game Score Status Pick Amount

Philadelphia - 7:30 PM ET Philadelphia +108 500
Buffalo - Over 5.5 500

Nashville - 7:30 PM ET Nashville +176 500 ( NHL UPSET )
Detroit - Over 5.5 500

Vancouver - 8:30 PM ET Vancouver +141 500 ( NHL DOG )
Chicago - Under 5.5 500

New Jersey - 9:00 PM ET New Jersey -108 500
Calgary - Under 5 500

Minnesota - 9:00 PM ET Minnesota -183 500
Edmonton - Over 5.5 500

**StarDust Bum** · 03-05-2010, 07:02 PM

Friday's Tipsheet

It feels like mismatch Friday in the NBA with five teams laying points on the road. There are 11 games for bettors to choose from including the Hornets and Spurs getting together in San Antonio. Our friends at ASA have a comprehensive preview of that game right here. The only road favorite playing with no rest is the Lakers, as the Champs head to Charlotte to battle the Bobcats.

Lakers (46-16 SU, 26-33-3 ATS) at Bobcats (28-31 SU, 31-28 ATS)

The Bobcats are free-falling fast by dropping five of six, while sitting on the outside looking in inside the Eastern Conference playoff race. The Lakers invade Charlotte, coming off Thursday's overtime loss in Miami.

Larry Brown's squad is just 1-5 ATS and 2-4 SU the last six games at home following eight straight victories on their court from December through end of January. The Bobcats have struggled to put the ball in the basket, scoring 100 points or less in 12 of their last 13 games.

The Lakers are 4-2 ATS the previous six games with no rest, while owning a 5-4-1 ATS mark since late January as road 'chalk.' Phil Jackson's team has had problems covering as short favorites, compiling a 2-6 ATS ledger when laying 4 ½ points or less.

The Bobcats cashed as 10 ½-point underdogs on the last leg of a six-game road trip in Los Angeles, covering in a 99-97 loss. Charlotte has been successful in this series with covers in nine of the last ten matchups. The Lakers have dropped three of the last four road meetings with the Bobcats, including a 94-84 setback last season as 5 ½-point favorites.

Celtics (38-21 SU, 23-35-1 ATS) at Sixers (22-38 SU, 26-34 ATS)

These two old rivals meet up for the final time this season as Philadelphia tries to snap a four-game skid. The Celtics received a nice wake-up call from the Nets, with Doc Rivers' club winning two straight after last Saturday's embarrassing home loss to New Jersey.

Boston is 3-10 ATS the last 13 games off a cover, as the C's are fresh off SU/ATS wins over Detroit and Charlotte. A five-game 'over' streak came to a halt in Wednesday's 104-80 thrashing of the Bobcats, the first game the Celtics have allowed less than 100 points since giving up 76 points at Portland on February 19.

The Sixers have dropped four straight games to four substantial opponents (Suns, Lakers, Magic, and Hawks), while covering only once in a nine-point setback to Los Angeles. Philadelphia has struggled in the home underdog role all season with a 2-9 ATS mark, with both wins coming over Texas teams (Mavs and Spurs).

Philadelphia managed an upset of Boston the last time these teams met up at TD Banknorth Garden, 98-97 as 11 ½-point 'dogs on December 18. The Sixers picked up another cover as double-digit 'dogs at Boston on November 25 in a 113-110 loss. Boston drilled Philadelphia in early November at the Wachovia Center, 105-74, while easily cashing as seven-point road favorites.

Bucks (31-29 SU, 39-21 ATS) at Wizards (21-37 SU, 24-32-2 ATS)

The hottest ATS team in the league right now resides in Milwaukee as the Bucks have covered eight straight games. The latest cover came on Wednesday at home against the Wizards, 100-87 as ten-point 'chalk.' These two teams meet up again at the Verizon Center for the back end of a home-and-home.

The road has been the place to back Scott Skiles' squad recently, as Milwaukee is cashing at a furious pace with covers in 11 of its last 12 away from the Bradley Center. The road favorite role is perfect for the Bucks this season, compiling a 4-0 SU/ATS mark in wins over the Nets (twice), Pistons, and Pacers.

Washington was riding a nice ATS streak with covers in six straight games during February, but the Wizards are just 1-3 SU/ATS the last four contests. Since the dumping of Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison at the trade deadline, the Wizards have pulled off outright home underdog wins over the Nuggets and Bulls. However, Washington has slipped up in its last two home games with losses to the Grizzlies and Knicks.

Milwaukee is looking for the season split after Washington stole the first two meetings, but that was with Butler, Jamison, and Gilbert Arenas in the lineup. The Bucks are a sterling 13-3 ATS when laying 4 ½ points or less, while winning and covering ten straight road games against teams coming off a loss.

Magic (42-20 SU, 33-28-1 ATS) at Nets (6-54 SU, 22-37-1 ATS)

This will seem like a scrimmage for the Magic, who host the Lakers in an NBA Finals rematch on Sunday. Orlando makes the trip to New Jersey to battle a Nets team that is 0-5 ATS the last five as a home underdog, while winning just ten percent of their games.

It's clear that the Nets are on the fast track to possibly setting an NBA record for futility with fewest wins in a season (9). New Jersey has fared much better ATS-wise on the road than at home, while tallying less than 100 points in each of its last ten home contests.

The Magic has covered five of their last seven as road favorites, but has been listed as 'chalk' away from Amway Arena in this range only once this season. You guessed it, it came at New Jersey in late October as the Magic barely cashed as 9 ½-point favorites over the Nets, 95-85.

New Jersey is a profitable 12-9 ATS as a double-digit underdog this season, but is just 3-7 ATS the last ten meetings with Orlando.

Thunder (36-24 SU, 35-25 ATS) at Clippers (25-36, 28-32-1 ATS)

Oklahoma City is coming off its worst loss all season as the Thunder tries to bounce back against the Clippers. L.A. has dropped three of four following a 26-point drubbing at the hands of Phoenix on Wednesday.

OKC fell by 29 at Denver on Wednesday, snapping a three-game winning streak. The Thunder has been tremendous off a SU loss this season, putting up an 18-5 ATS mark. Scott Brooks' team has responded well off a poor offensive showing, as OKC is 8-3 ATS the last 11 games after scoring less than 100 points.

Despite the loss to the Suns, the Clippers are 4-1 SU/ATS the last five at home, while owning three outright victories as underdogs. The 'over' has been a profitable play at Staples Center since the All-Star Break, hitting it at a 4-1-1 pace the last six at home for the Clips.

The road team has won each meeting this season, with the Thunder claiming an 83-79 decision in Los Angeles as two-point underdogs in mid-November. The Clips got revenge four days later with a 101-93 win at the Ford Center as 5 ½-point 'dogs.

**StarDust Bum** · 03-05-2010, 07:03 PM

Friday's Game of the Day

San Antonio Spurs vs. New Orleans Hornets (ESPN, 9:30 p.m. EST)

New Orleans Dwindling Playoff hopes

New Orleans is trailing the Portland Trail Blazers by four games for the eighth and final playoff spot and with their tough schedule ahead, it will be difficult for the Hornets to garner that 8th and final playoff slot. The Hornets are currently 10th in the West looking up at Memphis and Portland in the standings.

They have lost five of their last six and have upcoming games against Western Conference playoff contenders San Antonio, Oklahoma City and Denver before going on a five-game road trip that includes games at Phoenix and Utah. And they will have to continue making a playoff push without All-NBA point guard Chris Paul, who is still recovering from knee surgery. "Still no clue when I'm going to come back or anything," Paul said Wednesday. "But it's getting better every day." The Hornets have gone 6-10 in his absence.

Rookie guards Marcus Thornton and Darren Collison have done their best to pick up Paul’s 20.4 PPG and 11.5 APG during his continued absence. Thornton is averaging 25.8 PPG and 4.8 RPG in the last five games while Collison is averaging 21.5 PPG and 9.7 APG in his previous 10. Without Paul, their depth is running low and the Hornets bench ranks last in the NBA in points per game.

Rested Spurs

The Spurs got a nice rest this week, having not played since their Monday match-up with this same Hornets team. They had three games in a four game span Friday through Monday, winning the ladder of the two against Phoenix and New Orleans. The added rest this week and their first winning streak in two weeks worked wonders on the Spurs' collective psyche.

"These were nice back-to-back wins for us," Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich said of Sunday's three-point win over Phoenix and Monday night's drubbing of the Hornets. "(Shooting) has been a real weakness of ours this year. We've shot very poorly and it's cost us a lot of games. It was nice to see people knock down some shots tonight."

The Spurs made 50.6 percent of their shots against the Hornets, making more than they missed for a second consecutive game, led by 2nd year guard George Hill. Hill recorded his sixth team-leading point total in the last 13 games with a 23 point performance on Monday.

“He's been good for us at both ends of the court in his sophomore year,” he said. “We're not surprised when he makes shots or does what he did (against the Hornets).”

Antonio McDyess had to be helped off the AT&T Center court Sunday after hyperextending his left knee and Keith Bogans left the floor in the third quarter on Monday after dislocating the ring finger on his left hand. Both were re-examined by team doctors. In both cases, no structural damage was found, and both are expected to be available for Friday's home game against the Hornets.

Head to Head

These two met on Monday, San Antonio not only sustained a lead that had stretched to 10 in the opening moments of the fourth quarter but eventually extended it as the Spurs came away with a 106-92 victory. San Antonio's deeper supply of firepower -- six players scored in double figures, led by George Hill, who had 23 -- was just a little more than the Hornets could handle, who had five players in double digits, led by rookie Marcus Thornton, who had 30.

San Antonio has won all three meetings this season against the 'bugs' by 14, 7, and 17 points (all ATS victories). The home team is 12-4 ATS in the last 16 meetings and the Hornets are just 1-6 ATS in the last 7 meetings in San Antonio.

New Orleans won nine of their 12 road games from January 2nd to February 6th, but has dropped four straight road games since and hasn’t won at San Antonio in the last four opportunities.

Key Statistical Information

PPG
New Orleans: -1.7
San Antonio: +4.1

FG%
New Orleans: -1.9%
San Antonio: +1.4%

Rebounding
New Orleans: -2.1
San Antonio: +2.7

Trends

New Orleans is 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 road games but just 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. Western Conference.

San Antonio is just 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a win and just 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 3 or more days rest.

**StarDust Bum** · 03-05-2010, 07:04 PM

Trend Report - Friday

Lakers at Bobcats – The Bobcats are 0-6 ATS (-12.6 ppg) since January 23, 2010 when facing a team they lost to in their previous same-season match-up.

Pistons at Cavaliers – The Pistons are 0-10 ATS (-14.3 ppg) since November 23, 2008 after a road loss in which their opponent shot at least ten three-pointers and made at least half of them. The Pistons are 8-0-1 ATS (6.4 ppg) since March 31, 1998 on the road with at most one day of rest after a double digit loss in which their DPA was at least plus 15 points. The Cavaliers are 11-0-1 ATS (9.8 ppg) since April 14, 2007 at home with at most one day of rest after a double digit win in which they shot at least 50% from the field.

Thunder at Clippers – The Thunder are 8-0 ATS (7.2 ppg) since November 22, 2008 on the road with at most one day of rest after a game in which they scored more than 25% of their points from the free throw line. The Thunder are 6-0 ATS (10.8 ppg) since December 26, 2008 after a double digit road loss in which they shot less than 40% from the field. The Clippers are 8-0 ATS (11.1 ppg) since November 20, 2009 at home after a game in which they allowed at least 50% from the field.

Warriors at Hawks – The Warriors are 8-0 ATS (8.5 ppg) since January 30, 2009 when they have a revenge game tomorrow. The Hawks are 0-7 ATS (-4.6 ppg) since February 02, 2007 at home after a win at home in which Josh Smith shot worse than 33% from the field.

Kings at Mavericks – The Kings are 0-6 ATS (-9.3 ppg) since January 15, 2010 when facing a team they lost to at home in their previous same-season match-up. The Mavericks are 0-9 ATS (-8.7 ppg) since April 13, 2009 with at most one day of rest after a game in which they allowed at least 50% from the field.

Magic at Nets – The Magic are 7-0-1 ATS (9.3 ppg) since April 28, 2009 with at least one day of rest after a game in which less than 40% of their baskets were assisted. The Magic are 0-6 ATS (-8.5 ppg) since April 07, 2009 on the road when they won and covered as a favorite in each of their last two games. The Nets are 0-10 ATS (-11.8 ppg) since November 04, 2009 at home after a loss in which they shot less than 40% from the field.

Pacers at Nuggets – The Pacers are 0-8 ATS (-8.2 ppg) since March 18, 2009 with at least one day of rest when their DPS was minus 15 points or less in their previous game. The Nuggets are 7-0-1 ATS (5.1 ppg) since November 11, 2008 after a home win in which their opponent stole the ball at least twelve times.

Knicks at Raptors – The Knicks are 0-10 ATS (-8.9 ppg) since November 17, 1999 on the road with at most one day of rest after a win in which they shot at least 55% from the field. The Knicks are 8-0 ATS (10.9 ppg) since January 19, 2008 on the road when seeking revenge for a home loss in which they led at the half. The Raptors are 0-7 ATS (-8.6 ppg) since February 29, 2008 after winning the previous matchup on the road in which Chris Bosh had a double double.

Celtics at 76ers – The Celtics are 0-9 ATS (-8.6 ppg) since December 10, 2009 with at most one day of rest after a win in which they shot at least 50% from the field. The 76ers are 5-0 ATS (7.3 ppg) since October 30, 2009 with at least one day of rest after a road loss in which they allowed at least 50% from the field.

Hornets at Spurs – The Hornets are 8-0 ATS (9.8 ppg) since April 02, 2006 on the road with at least one day of rest after a game in which they shot at least 50% from the field and at least 85% from the free-throw line. The Spurs are 7-0 ATS (8.6 ppg) since December 23, 2003 at home with two or more days of rest after a road win in which their field goal attempt per turnover ratio was at least eight.

Bucks at Wizards – The Bucks are 9-0 ATS (5.3 ppg) since November 07, 2008 with at most one day of rest after a win in which the percentage of their baskets that were assisted was at least ten percentage points higher than their season-to-date average. The Wizards are 0-10 ATS (-6.5 ppg) since April 09, 2005 at home with at most one day of rest after a double digit loss in which they had more turnovers than assists.

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