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**BettorsChat** · 03-10-2010, 01:06 AM

gl Stardust

**StarDust Bum** · 03-10-2010, 06:45 AM

I don't see the Geotown game listed but i'd lean to S.Fla and the 6.5 pts.....Can't trust the Hoya's....Don't know what team will show up.....here is the rest of the day games.

Wednesday, March 10Game Score Status Pick Amount

Texas Tech - 12:30 PM ET Colorado -1 500 ( POD )
Colorado - Under 154.5 500

Texas-Arlington - 1:00 PM ET Stephen F. Austin -2.5 300
Stephen F. Austin -

East Carolina - 1:00 PM ET East Carolina +12.5 300
Houston -

St. John's - 2:30 PM ET Marquette -3.5 500 ( POD )
Marquette - Over 127 500

Coppin St. - 3:00 PM ET Coppin St. +2 400
Maryland - E. Shore

Nebraska - 3:00 PM ET Missouri -10 400
Missouri -

Tulane - 3:30 PM ET Tulane +7 300
Southern Mississippi - Under 117.5 300

Mississippi Valley State - 3:30 PM ET Arkansas-Pine Bluff -9 300
Arkansas-Pine Bluff -

Texas-San Antonio - 3:30 PM ET Texas A&M CC +0 400
Texas A&M CC -

Air Force - 5:00 PM ET Wyoming -1.5 400 ( POD )
Wyoming -

The rest of the games posted later in the day. Good Luck !
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**StarDust Bum** · 03-10-2010, 06:52 AM

Big East Update

Four schools advanced and four were sent home from the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Tuesday. Twelve teams remain with hopes of cutting the nets down Saturday night at MSG.

Eight of those teams will be in action today starting at noon Eastern. Fresh off a win over DePaul, South Florida will square off against Georgetown, followed by St. John’s vs. Marquette. The Red Storm haven’t tasted a victory against the Golden Eagles since 1967.

During the night session, Seton Hall will try to play its way into an NCAA Tournament invite by knocking off red-hot Notre Dame. Finally, Louisville and Cincinnati will go at it in the nightcap affair.

**South Florida vs. Georgetown**

--Las Vegas Sports Consultants opened Georgetown (20-9 straight up, 13-12 against the spread) as a 7 ½-point favorite with a total of 132. However, as of early this morning, most betting shops had the Hoyas favored by 6 ½ with the total adjusted to 135 ½. Bettors can take USF to win outright for a plus-220 return (risk $100 to win $220).

--South Florida (20-11 SU, 19-9-2 ATS) won the lone regular-season meeting between these teams, capturing a 72-64 win at Georgetown as a 12 ½-point underdog. Dominique Jones was the catalyst, scoring 29 points to go with eight rebounds, four assists and three steals.

--USF opened the Big East Tourney by beating DePaul 58-49 in the event’s lid-lifter at noon Eastern on Tuesday. The Bulls took the cash as 7 ½-point favorites. Jones had 20 points, nine rebounds, four assists and four steals for the winners. Mike Mercer, the transfer from Georgia who was a high school teammate of Philadelphia 76ers guard Lou Williams, added 14 points.

--Stan Heath’s team has won four in a row, going 3-0-1 ATS. As an underdog 14 times this year, USF owns an 8-5-1 spread record.

--Georgetown had lost four of its last five games both SU and ATS before trouncing Cincinnati 74-47 in its regular-season finale. The Hoyas easily covered the number as seven-point home favorites. After missing his team’s previous game due to being diagnosed with diabetes, Austin Freeman dropped a game-high 24 points on the Bearcats. Greg Monroe added 19 points and 15 rebounds.

--Georgetown has posted a 7-3 spread ledger in 10 games as a single-digit ‘chalk.’

--The ‘under’ is on a 5-2 run for the Hoyas, who have seen the ‘under’ go 13-12 overall for the season.

--The ‘over’ is 13-12 overall for the Bulls, but they have watched the ‘under’ cash in seven of their last 10 outings.

--Tip-off is scheduled for noon on ESPN.

**St. John’s vs. Marquette**

--LVSC opened Marquette (20-10 SU, 15-8-1 ATS) as a 3 ½-point favorite with a total of 128. As of early this morning, most books still had the number at 3 ½ with the total reduced to 127. Gamblers can take the Red Storm on the money line for a plus-150 payout (risk $100 to win $150).

--St. John’s (17-14 SU, 14-13-1 ATS) absolutely dominated UConn yesterday by a 73-51 count as a 4 ½-point underdog. The Red Storm wanted it more, defended harder and played with passion, while the Huskies went quietly into what promises to be a long offseason in Storrs (more in B-Nuggets below). Sean Evans paced the Red Storm with 19 points and 10 rebounds.

--Marquette has won nine of its last 11 games, compiling a 7-3-1 ATS record. This late-season surge has most likely assured the Golden Eagles of an at-large invite to the NCAA Tournament. However, if a few bubble spots are surprisingly taken during the course of the next five days, a loss here might cause this team some anxious moments when the pairings are announced. They go to MSG with an RPI of 59 after going 11-7 in Big East play.

--When these teams met in the regular season on St. John’s campus at Carnesecca Arena, Marquette won a 63-61 decision in overtime as a two-point road favorite. Lazar Hayward had 22 points and seven rebounds, while Jimmy Butler added 18 points eight boards. Butler’s baseline jumper at the buzzer gave the Golden Eagles the victory in the extra session.

--Marquette has won 10 in a row against St. John’s, which hasn’t beaten the Golden Eagles since 1967. In the last seven meetings dating back to 2003, Marquette is 5-1-1 versus the number.

--St. John’s went 10-7-1 ATS in 18 games as an underdog this season. Meanwhile, Buzz Williams’ squad has a

--The ‘under’ is 16-9 overall for St. John’s, although we should note a 3-1 ‘over’ surge in its last four games.

--This game will come off the board 30 minutes after the conclusion of USF-Georgetown. ESPN will have the telecast.

**Seton Hall vs. Notre Dame**

--Seton Hall (19-11 SU, 8-16 ATS) disappointed its backers in gut-wrenching fashion during last night’s 109-106 win over Providence. The Pirates sprinted out to a 29-point lead with 13:36 left in the second half, only to see the Friars launch a furious rally that brought them to within three with a chance to tie at the buzzer. However, PU’s final shot was way off the mark, allowing Bobby Gonzalez’s team to survive although it failed to cover as a 5 ½-point favorite.

--The 215 combined points obliterated the previous Big East Tourney record (186 points) for a game that didn’t go to overtime. It also easily eclipsed the 166-point total for ‘over’ backers.

--Notre Dame (21-10 SU, 14-10-1 ATS) is riding a four-game winning streak and has taken the money in five consecutive outings. The Irish closed the regular season by collecting a 63-60 overtime win at Marquette as a 6 ½-point underdog. Carleton Scott had 14 points and 14 rebounds, while Tim Abromaitis had a team-high 18 points and nine boards.

--Notre Dame senior center Luke Harangody missed five straight games with a knee injury until returning against Marquette. According to head coach Mike Brey, Harangody will come off the bench for the rest of the year. ‘Gody, who averages 23.3 points and 9.7 rebounds per contest, had only five points and two boards in 11 minutes against the Golden Eagles.

--These teams squared off on Feb. 11 with Seton Hall taking out the Irish, 90-87. Notre Dame did manage to hook up its backers, however, as a 5 ½-point underdog. Jeremy Hazell poured in a game-high 35 points, draining 8-of-11 shots from 3-point range. In the losing effort, Irish senior guard Tory Jackson had 25 points and six assists.

--The ‘over’ is 7-0-1 in the last eight head-to-head meetings between these Big East rivals.

--The ‘over’ is 12-10-1 overall for the Pirates, cashing in each of their last four games.

--The ‘under’ is 13-11 overall for Notre Dame.

--ESPN will provide television coverage at 7:00 p.m. ET.

**Louisville vs. Cincinnati**

--Louisville (20-11 SU, 10-16 ATS) assured itself a bid to the NCAA Tournament by thumping Syracuse 78-68 as a one-point home underdog in the farewell to Freedom Hall this past Saturday afternoon. Kyle Kuric, who had only scored in double figures three previous times this year, came off the bench to enjoy a career performance. Mixing in several long jumpers and nasty dunks, Kuric made 9-of-11 from the field en route to a game-high 22 points.

--Cincinnati (17-14 SU, 7-19 ATS) burned its backers yet again in last night’s 69-68 win over Rutgers as an eight-point favorite. The Bearcats are now an atrocious 3-14 ATS in their last 17 contests.

--When these schools met on Jan. 24, Louisville won a 68-60 decision but the Bearcats covered as nine-point road underdogs.

--The ‘under’ is 14-11 overall for Cincy.

--The ‘over’ is 14-10-1 overall for the Cards, although the ‘under’ is 6-2-1 in their last nine games.

--The ‘under’ is 7-3 in the last 10 head-to-head meetings between these programs.

**B.E.’s Bonus Nuggets**

--I can’t pass on this chance to throw UConn senior guard Jerome Dyson under the bus after his pathetic performance in Tuesday’s listless loss to St. John’s. Seniors are supposed to lead, especially down the stretch in their final days of wearing a uniform. Regardless of whether or not Dyson and UConn go on to play in the NIT is irrelevant, the last four (meaningful) games as a Husky for Dyson have come and gone. In his farewell effort, Dyson committed nine turnovers and had just four points and two assists. During the last four games, Dyson had an abysmal assists-to-turnover ratio of 12/22.

--According to multiple reports this morning, Oregon head coach Ernie Kent has informed his players that he won’t be returning next season. Look for Gonzaga’s Mark Few to emerge as the Ducks’ top choice to replace Kent. Remember, Oregon is moving into a brand new state-of-the-art facility next season.

--Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo has suspended junior guard Chris Allen for at least the first game of the Big Ten Tournament. The Spartans will face the Minnesota-Penn St. winner at 9:00 p.m. Eastern on Friday at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

--Oregon St. is 12-4 ATS in 16 underdog spots this season. The Beavers are nine-point 'dogs for Thursday's Pac-10 Tournament game against Washington. The Huskies, whose at-large hopes can't afford an 'L' here, have won four in a row both SU and ATS, including this past weekend's 82-70 win in Corvallis.

**myrjimmy3** · 03-10-2010, 11:47 AM

gl bum

**bryce** · 03-10-2010, 12:27 PM

Good luck stardust!

**moondog22** · 03-10-2010, 03:47 PM

good luck Bum

**StarDust Bum** · 03-10-2010, 05:47 PM

Wednesday, March 10Game Score Status Pick Amount

Charlotte - 7:00 PM ET Philadelphia +1.5 300
Philadelphia -

Memphis - 7:30 PM ET Boston -5 500 ( NBA POD )
Boston - Under 195 500

Utah - 7:30 PM ET Detroit +6 300
Detroit - Over 201 300

L.A. Clippers - 7:30 PM ET Miami -10.5 300
Miami -

Denver - 8:00 PM ET Denver -8 400
Minnesota -

New Orleans - 8:00 PM ET Oklahoma City -7.5 500
Oklahoma City - Over 202 500 ( NBA TOTAL )

New Jersey - 8:30 PM ET New Jersey +11 500 NBA DOG )
Dallas - Under 203.5 400

New York - 8:30 PM ET San Antonio -9.5 300
San Antonio - Over 206.5 400

Toronto - 10:00 PM ET Toronto +1 300
Sacramento - Under 210.5 300

**StarDust Bum** · 03-10-2010, 05:49 PM

Dallas - 7:00 PM ET Buffalo -166 500
Buffalo - Over 5.5 500

NY Rangers - 7:00 PM ET New Jersey -156 500
New Jersey - Under 5 500

Carolina - 7:00 PM ET Carolina +243 500 ( BIG DOG )
Washington - Over 6.5 500

Los Angeles - 8:30 PM ET Los Angeles +161 500 MED DOG )
Chicago - Over 5.5 500

Vancouver - 10:00 PM ET Vancouver +113 500 ( LITTLE DOG )
Phoenix - Under 5.5 500

**StarDust Bum** · 03-10-2010, 05:50 PM

Your evening set of games....lets hope these pods are better then the moring round.....hopefully some of the teams i took can make free throws and lock the game up....

Oklahoma - 7:00 PM ET Oklahoma +7 300
Oklahoma St.

Nicholls State - 7:00 PM ET Nicholls State +10.5 400
Sam Houston St. -

Rice - 7:00 PM ET Tulsa -14 300
Tulsa

Robert Morris - 7:00 PM ET Robert Morris +3.5 400
Quinnipiac

Seton Hall - 7:00 PM ET Seton Hall +2 400
Notre Dame - Over 148.5 400

No.Carolina A&T - 7:00 PM ET Morgan St. -10 300
Morgan St. -

Grambling State - 9:00 PM ET Jackson State -12 300
Jackson State -

CSU Northridge - 9:00 PM ET CSU Northridge +2 300
Cal St. Fullerton - Over 145 500 ( TOTAL OF THE NIGHT )

Montana - 9:00 PM ET Weber St. -3.5 300
Weber St. - Under 133 300

Cincinnati - 9:00 PM ET Louisville -5.5 500 ( BIG EAST POD )
Louisville - Under 137 500

Texas State - 9:30 PM ET Texas State +1.5 400
Southeastern Louisiana -

Central Florida - 9:30 PM ET Southern Methodist -2 300
Southern Methodist - Over 123 300

Iowa St. - 9:30 PM ET Texas -9 400
Texas - Over 147 400

Bethune-Cookman - 9:30 PM ET Bethune-Cookman +3.5 300
Delaware State -

Washington St. - 11:00 PM ET Washington St. -2 400
Oregon - Over 133.5 400

UC Irvine - 11:25 PM ET UC Irvine -2 500
Cal Poly SLO - Under 138 500

Watch for upgrades on a few of these games this evening.....

**StarDust Bum** · 03-10-2010, 06:21 PM

Wednesday Tips

The Wednesday NBA card includes nine games, while three road teams will be laying points. The three home underdogs are teams that will likely miss the playoffs, but each club has the potential to pull off an outright upset. We'll start in the Motor City as the Pistons go for a second straight win against the Jazz.

Jazz (41-22 SU, 39-21-3 ATS) at Pistons (22-41 SU, 27-34-2 ATS)

Utah plays the second end of a back-to-back at the Palace of Auburn Hills, battling a Detroit team fresh off an overtime victory over Houston on Sunday. The Pistons overcame a late six-point deficit in regulation to force overtime before winning outright as 1 ½-point underdogs.

The Jazz have turned into one of the better road wagers over the last two months, going 14-2-2 ATS the last 18 away from Salt Lake City. Despite a pair of slip-ups against the Clippers and Kings, Utah owns a 6-2 ATS mark the previous eight as road favorites, with each win coming by at least eight points.

The Pistons are 6-2 ATS the last eight games with at least one day of rest, with all games coming after the All-Star Break. Detroit's last three home opponents haven't been a cakewalk, battling San Antonio, Boston, and Houston, as each contest has been decided by eight points or less.

Jerry Sloan's squad had struggled in the past with no rest coming off Tuesday's win in Chicago. This season has been a different story as Utah is 8-4-1 ATS on the second end of a back-to-back. The Jazz are 4-1-1 ATS on the road with no rest since mid-November, including victories at Dallas, San Antonio, and New Orleans. The only flaw with this record is that many of those covers came in the underdog role, as Utah is 6-7 SU with no rest (2-3 SU/ATS as a favorite).

The Jazz held off the Pistons in overtime, 100-97 on November 21, but Detroit managed a cover as 8 ½-point 'dogs. Prior to that ATS loss, Utah was on an 8-1 ATS run in this series, while winning outright the last four meetings at the Palace.

Nuggets (42-21 SU, 29-30-4 ATS) at Wolves (14-50 SU, 32-32 ATS)

Denver and Minnesota meet up for the final time this season as the Nuggets go for a third victory over the Wolves. The Nuggets begin a four-game road trip looking to extend their winning streak to four after Sunday's victory over the Blazers. The Wolves try to put a halt to a six-game skid following Monday's 13-point loss to the red-hot Mavs.

The Nuggets have dropped three of their past four away from the Pepsi Center, including the last two. Granted, the losses came to the Lakers and Suns, but Denver is just 1-7 ATS the last eight when laying points on the road.

The Wolves were riding a nice hot streak at the Target Center, covering nine of ten games from January through late February. However, Minnesota has been blown out in each of its last three at home, falling by double-digits to Portland, Houston, and Dallas. The defense suffered in each of those losses as the Wolves allowed at least 110 points in each defeat.

Denver is 9-1 SU the last ten meetings in this series, but Minnesota is a respectable 6-4 ATS. The Wolves pulled off an improbable upset at Pepsi Center on November 29 by knocking off the Nuggets, 106-100 as 14 ½-point 'dogs. Minnesota picked up a cover as 14-point 'dogs in a 105-94 loss on January 10, the first game back following an eight-game absence for Carmelo Anthony.

Raptors (32-30 SU, 29-33 ATS) at Kings (21-43 SU, 32-29-3 ATS)

Both Toronto and Sacramento are playing the second leg of a back-to-back as each squad is off a road loss on Tuesday. The Raptors are struggling to cover games, riding a seven-game ATS skid prior to cashing in a two-point loss as 11-point underdogs to the Lakers last night.

Sacramento has been a bettor's friend of late, cashing in six of its last seven games. The Kings did have a five-game ATS win streak snapped in a loss Sunday night to the Thunder, the second straight game Sacramento has allowed 108 points. Sacramento's defense played much better on Tuesday, despite an 88-81 setback at Portland.

The Raptors are 3-7 SU the last nine away from the Air Canada Center, but the wins aren't exactly over top-tier opponents (Knicks twice and Nets). Toronto has been listed as a road favorite just four times this season, going 2-2 SU/ATS. The kryptonite for Jay Triano's club has been playing with no rest, compiling a 5-9 SU and 3-11 ATS mark. The Kings haven't played much better in this rest situation, going 6-10 SU and 5-9-2 ATS.

Toronto managed a late cover against Sacramento on Super Bowl Sunday, 115-104 as eight-point favorites. The Raptors shot a scorching 56% from the floor, including a 36 point effort out of Chris Bosh. The home team has won nine of the last ten meetings, but Toronto picked up a 107-101 win at Arco Arena last December as three-point 'chalk.'

What else to watch for:

-- The Mavs put their 12-game winning streak on the line against the Nets. Yes, New Jersey is just 7-56, but the Nets own a 7-0-1 ATS run the last eight as road underdogs. Dallas is 2-22 ATS the previous 24 as home 'chalk,' while trying to win only its second game in this span at home by more than 10 points.

-- The Knicks head to the Lone Star State to begin a five-game road trip in San Antonio against the Spurs. Which New York team will show up to the Alamo? The club that knocked off the Hawks on Monday by one point as seven-point 'dogs, or the team that was blown out by the lowly Nets at home as 8 ½-point favorites? The Knicks have hung around in road covers at Cleveland, Boston, and Toronto over the last month, but have also dropped two road games by more than 30 points in this stretch. The Spurs are riding a 4-1 SU/ATS hot streak, but are without point guard Tony Parker, who broke his hand in last week's win at Memphis.

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