Announcement

**9+81+82+24+28=6** · 03-31-2010, 05:13 PM

Bol bum im still here everyday, thanks for posting

sloth

**StarDust Bum** · 03-31-2010, 05:17 PM

Wednesday, March 31Game Score Status Pick Amount

VCU - 8:00 PM ET VCU -1 500 ( POD )
Saint Louis - Over 127.5 500

===============================================

Wednesday, March 31Game Score Status Pick Amount

Florida - 7:00 PM ET Buffalo -191 500
Buffalo - Under 5 500

Carolina - 7:00 PM ET Carolina +142 500 ( NHL DOG )
Montreal - Under 5.5 500

Tampa Bay - 7:30 PM ET Pittsburgh -242 500
Pittsburgh - Over 6 500

Chicago - 8:00 PM ET Minnesota +114 500
Minnesota - Over 5.5 500

San Jose - 8:30 PM ET San Jose -130 500
Dallas - Over 5.5 500

Anaheim - 9:00 PM ET Anaheim +157 500 ( NHL DOG )
Colorado - Over 5.5 500

Phoenix - 9:30 PM ET Calgary -163 500
Calgary - Under 5 500

===============================================

Wednesday, March 31Game Score Status Pick Amount

L.A. Lakers - 7:00 PM ET Atlanta -1 400
Atlanta - Over 194.5 500

Philadelphia - 7:00 PM ET Philadelphia +10 300
Charlotte - Under 189.5 500

Milwaukee - 7:00 PM ET Milwaukee +9.5 300
Cleveland - Over 191 500

L.A. Clippers - 7:00 PM ET Toronto -10 400
Toronto - Over 205.5 400

Oklahoma City - 7:30 PM ET Oklahoma City +3 500 ( NBA DOG )
Boston - Under 191.5 400

Miami - 7:30 PM ET Detroit +6.5 300
Detroit - Under 187 300

Phoenix - 7:30 PM ET Phoenix -7 500
New Jersey - Over 211.5 300

Dallas - 8:00 PM ET Dallas -2.5 400
Memphis - Under 203.5 300

Sacramento - 8:00 PM ET Minnesota -2.5 400
Minnesota - Over 207 500 ( NBA TOTAL )

Washington - 8:00 PM ET Washington +9.5 400
New Orleans - Under 198.5 500

Houston - 8:30 PM ET San Antonio -11 400
San Antonio - Under 198.5 500 ( NBA TOTAL )

New York - 10:00 PM ET Portland -11 400
Portland - Over 200 500

Golden State - 10:00 PM ET Golden State +13 500 ( NBA DOG )
Utah - Over 232.5 300

Good Luck Gang !

**StarDust Bum** · 03-31-2010, 05:18 PM

Aging Boston in therapeutic system

For over two and half months, the Boston Celtics had listened to how old they have gotten, with 17-19 record since Christmas Day and crushing backers with 12-22-2 ATS record in the same time span. Critics of the team thought Boston should replace the Gatorade bottles with Geritol to get more iron and minerals into this aging group. (Blog rumors of Neutrogena use in Celtics locker room for age spots have proven unfounded)

On March 15, Boston (47-26) had apparently had enough of this “old men” talk and started playing basketball as most had expected from them, winning six of seven and covering five times. Doc Rivers club was in a position to make a statement that they indeed were turning the corner, hosting a sizzling San Antonio squad at home as 3.5-point favorites this past Sunday.

Instead, the Celtics were lamentable, missing 13 of 14 three-point shot heaves, shooting 37 percent for the game, on the way to a season low in scoring of 73 points in 21-point thrashing. Even post-game comments were not about to change people’s perception that this Boston team was turning into the USS Constitution (known as ‘Old Ironsides’), which is stationed in the nearby harbor.

“This does not change our progress,” said 13-year veteran Ray Allen unconvincingly. “You trip up a little here, but it doesn’t change the mission we’re on or the direction we’re heading.”

The Celtics have had over 69 hours to think about Spurs debacle and get ready for one of the young and up and coming teams in the NBA, Oklahoma City (45-28). The Thunder is in sixth place in the Western Conference, led by Kevin Durant and a host of several exciting and skilled players all under 25 years of age. Oklahoma City has been one of finest bets in the NBA all season, ranked third at 43-30 ATS.

Boston on the other hand is play against material, ranked 29th at 30-41-2 ATS, due to incredibly poor home record of 11-24-1 ATS.

Can the C’s turn it around quickly? Sportsbook.com oddsmakers have made Boston 3.5-point favorites, even with Paul Pierce and Kendrick Perkins listed as questionable and today’s super situation gives them more than fighting chance.

Play On home teams off an upset loss by 15 points or more as a favorite, playing with two days’ rest.

In the last five years, this sweltering system is 27-6 ATS, 81.8 percent and it has been even sharper in the past three seasons at 18-3 against the spread. The outcomes generally have been more comfortable than a Therapeutic Bed, with the home town team winning by 9.6 points per game.

Take a moment or two to review today’s top betting system.

**StarDust Bum** · 03-31-2010, 05:19 PM

NBA - What have you done for me lately?

In watching and wagering a particular night of NBA basketball last week, it suddenly occurred to me…there are a bunch of hot teams of late in the NBA, and of course, others on the opposite end to match. More so than usual I surmised. Some teams, like the Bucks and Thunder, have used second half surges to secure probable postseason berths. The others have solidified their already strong playoff foundations. The Clippers and Knicks meanwhile, have completely faded out of the postseason hunt with their recent skids. I wondered to myself, do the teams on either end of this momentum spectrum hold wagering value the rest of the way? In other words, does “What have you done for me lately?” turn into “What can you do for me from now on?” Perhaps a 3-20-1 ATS trend noted below will tell the answer.

In order to find out the answer to this question, I had to qualify the teams as HOT or NOT based upon certain criteria. To do so, I took the results of teams from the last three seasons before this one after 41 games (halfway point) and 70 games (presstime approximation). I looked at both their record during that 29-game stretch and the amount by which the team either improved or worsened its overall winning percentage during that stretch.

As it turns out, I was dead-on in my thinking about the hot teams, since in 2010, there are six teams that have gone both 20-9 or better and improved their winning percentages by at least four percent overall after the all-star break. Between 2007 & 2009, there were only five teams that did so. In other words, this is a landmark season for hot teams. On the opposite end of the coin, there are three teams this season that were 10-19 or worse during the 29-game stretch while also worsening their overall record by at least 4%. From 2007-09, there were eight clubs that had done so. Therefore, the number of streaky bad teams at this point is on par with recent seasons.

With my hypothesis proven, at least for the hot teams, I figured it would be a natural step to figure out whether or not this year’s hot and cold teams could provide any solid wagering opportunities down the road based upon trends formed by similar teams from the last few seasons. I’ll review my findings in a little bit. In the meantime, here are the teams that met the criteria for HOT & COLD from 2007-09, as well as this season’s qualifying clubs.

RECENT YEARS’ HOT TEAMS
2007 DETROIT: The Pistons took a 24-17 record into the halfway point and went on to win 21 of their next 29 games. They were able to win two playoff series’ before eventually falling to Cleveland in the East Finals. For the final 12 games of the regular season, Detroit was 8-4 SU & ATS.
2008 HOUSTON: The Rockets caught fire in 2008, eventually winning 22 straight games at one point. Their 29-game record after the halfway point was 25-4. Houston also went 8-4 SU (6-4-2 ATS) in the last 12 games of the regular season before losing to Utah in six games in the first round of the playoffs.
2008 ORLANDO: The 2008 Magic turned a 24-17 start into a 45-25 record after 70 games and eventually finished the regular season with 52 wins. They were 8-4 ATS in the L12 games of the regular campaign. Orlando won its first round series over Toronto in five games before succumbing to Detroit in five in the next round.
2008 UTAH: The 2008 Jazz were able to knock off Houston in the first round because they were even hotter. With a 22-7 record between games 41 & 70 of that season, Utah went on to a 9-3 SU & 8-3-1 ATS finish in the final 12 games before ousting the Rockets in six games. They also pushed the Lakers to six games in the second round.
2009 UTAH: The 2009 Jazz seemed to run out of steam after reaching game #70, as they were just 5-12 SU & ATS the rest of the way, falling to the Lakers again in five games in the first round. Utah was 20-9 in its first 29 games after the halfway point, improving its overall winning percentage by 4.3%, barely making both criteria set forth.

2010 HOT TEAMS
Cleveland: The Cavs were great in the first half of the season, they’ve been even better afterwards, going 25-4 in the 29 games between then and press time. Cleveland is an obvious title contender.
Milwaukee: The Bucks turnaround has been one of the most unlikely and remarkable in many years in the NBA. They have turned a 17-24 record at the halfway point into a 40-30 mark after 70 games. Their 15.7% overall winning percentage improvement easily beats any other team in the last four seasons. They are going to be a tough out in the postseason.
Oklahoma City: OKC was a surprise team already when sitting at 23-18. Since then, the Thunder went on to a 20-9 surge in their next 29 games. The only problem is they were still sitting deep in the West playoff picture.
Orlando: The Magic showed signs of what got them to the NBA Finals last June early in the season, but in their recent 23-6 run, they seem as prepared as ever to defend their Eastern Conference crown.
Phoenix: The Suns recent rise, 20-9 after the halfway point, had as much to do with the trade deadline as anything. Their lack of movement on Amare Stoudemire has seemed to invigorate the club and Phoenix now looks capable of winning a series or two in the playoffs.
Utah: For the third straight season, Utah has used the months of February and March to get hot, by going on a 22-7 run after the midway point of the season. These Jazz will hope to emulate the 2008 model and avoid the mistakes that led to the fade a year ago.

HOT TEAM TRENDS
Using the list of recent years’ hot teams and their game logs down the stretch, I was able to come up with the following list of betting trends you may choose to employ when handicapping the games of Cleveland, Milwaukee, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Phoenix, and Utah the rest of the way.

The collective group of HOT teams was 21-33 SU & 27-25-2 ATS on the road from Game #71 on. At home they were 40-15 SU & 26-25-4 ATS. In other words, barely better than a 50-50 shot when bet blindly.

As road underdogs of 3-points or more, our HOT teams were just 3-25 SU & 10-17-1 ATS down the stretch. As road favorites, they were a solid 9-5 SU & 8-5-1 ATS.

When favored by 5-points or less on their homecourt (as underdog included), our HOT teams combined to go 11-6 SU & 11-5-1 ATS in Game #71 and beyond.

Regular season games #75 through #82 provided an excellent window to back the HOT teams, as they were 24-16 SU & 25-13-2 ATS in the last three years.

Being HOT has meant very little to the bettor come playoff time, as our HOT group combined for just 21-25-3 ATS in the L3 postseasons.

HOT teams have been able to stay hot against teams not at the top of the league standings. Versus teams with a winning percentage of less than 60%, the HOT group was 29-21-3 ATS in Games #71 and beyond of the L3 years. Against teams better than that, just 24-29-3 ATS.

Familiarity, or perhaps the motivation of a divisional opponent, has given our HOT teams trouble down the stretch, as they are just 10-17 ATS in such games in our 3-year study.

RECENT YEARS’ COLD TEAMS
2007 INDIANA: The Pacers were sitting one-game over .500 at the halfway point of the 2007 season, only to fade in a 10-19 skid afterward. They eventually missed the postseason with a 35-47 record, going just 4-8 SU & ATS in the final 12 games.
2007 MILWAUKEE: The Bucks were bad in the first half of the 2006-07 season, going 17-24. They were even worse afterward, finishing the second half at 11-30, including 3-9 SU & ATS in the L12 games.
2007 MINNESOTA: At one point, the 2007 Timberwolves were 20-21 and at least in contention for a postseason berth. By going 10-19 in their next 29 games, all hope was erased. The eventual final seven games of the season were a nightmare, 0-7 SU & 1-6 ATS.
2007 ORLANDO: Unlike the Magic team of a year later, the 2007 version plummeted just after the halfway point, going 10-19 SU in their next 29 games. However, they were able to rally and reach the postseason, going 8-4 SU & 7-5 ATS before being swept by the Pistons.
2008 MILWAUKEE: The 2008 Bucks were a mirror image of the 2007 group, going 8-21 in the 29 games following the midway point. They were 16-25 prior. This team was even uglier down the stretch, 2-10 SU & 4-8 ATS.
2008 NEW YORK: The Knicks of 2008 were one of the worst teams on this list, going 13-28 in the first half of the season, 10-31 in the second half. The only encouraging sign for them was a 7-5 ATS finish in the L12 games.
2009 DETROIT: The Pistons of last spring were the only other team that plummeted in the season’s second half to qualify for the postseason. After eventually turning a 24-17 start into a 39-43 finish, Detroit was swept out of the first round of the playoffs by the Cavaliers, capping a 0-8 ATS slide.
2009 MINNESOTA: The 2009 Timberwolves were an exercise in futility, winning just eight of 41 second half games after a “promising” 14-27 start. The lowlight…a 0-7 SU & 1-6 ATS skid to end the season.

2010 COLD TEAMS
Golden State: Golden State doesn’t seem nearly as bad as you’d figure it would take to be on the list since the Warriors have been covering a lot of games of late. However, the fact is that they are just 6-23 since the midway point and plummeting to another ugly finish.
LA Clippers: The Clippers, unlike Golden State, have been as bad as needed to make this field. After flirting with playoff contention earlier in the season, the Clips are 7-22 since the midway point and showing no signs of a late-season revival.
New York: So it wasn’t just Isiah Thomas and Stephon Marbury pulling the Knicks into the depths of despair…this year’s team has reached the same depths by burying a 17-24 record after 41 games with a 8-21 mark since. Playoffs won’t be returning to New York anytime soon, or at least until they can score a top free agent this summer.

COLD TEAM TRENDS
Using the list of recent years’ cold teams and their game logs down the stretch, I was able to come up a similar list of betting trends you may choose to employ when handicapping the games of Golden State, New York, and the L.A. Clippers the rest of the way.

The collective group of COLD teams was 28-64 SU & 34-56-2 ATS from Game #71 on, good for 38% against the spread. Consider that as evidence enough not to back these teams any longer.

Strangely, our COLD teams actually produced a winning record against the number on the road over the last three years, 24-21-1 ATS (13-33 SU).

At home, these COLD teams are nearly an automatic fade according to the last three years late season performance, 15-31 SU & 10-35-1 ATS (22%)!!!

These COLD teams have proven solid as either road favorites (6-5 ATS) or as large road underdogs of 8-points or more, 12-5-1 ATS down the stretch.

The worst possible spot to back these fading COLD teams at the end of the season has been when playing as home dogs, 2-22 SU & 3-20-1 ATS!!!

In games #80 and beyond, these COLD teams have really gone in the tank in recent years, 4-25 SU & 5-22-2 ATS.

Although none of our COLD teams will be qualifying for the postseason, it’s worth noting that the two teams that did in the last three years were both swept in four games and combined to go 1-6-1 ATS.

Upsets have been few & far between for COLD teams down the stretch, as in games #71 and beyond of the L3 years, they are just 6-31 SU & 14-21-2 ATS against teams with a winning record.

The type of game has meant very little to whether or not our COLD teams have had a better chance of covering the number. In conference games, they’ve gone 20-36-2 ATS, vs. division foes just 9-12 ATS, and vs. out-of-conference opponents, just 5-8 ATS.

In terms of scoring, topping the 100-point mark gives these COLD teams a much better chance to win ATS, as they are 21-22 ATS when reaching triple digits, 13-34-2 ATS when not over the L3 years.

**StarDust Bum** · 03-31-2010, 05:20 PM

St. Louis underdog to force deciding game

The Billikens placed themselves in a tough situation right from the start against Virginia Commonwealth in opener, down 36-25 at halftime. They rallied early in the second half to cut the deficit to three points with 14:30 left, but Joey Rodriguez went a scoring binge and St. Louis could not recover. They return home trying to extend this series to the max on Wednesday night.

Rodriguez scored 14 consecutive points, which included three 3-point bombs, putting the Rams comfortably back in control on their way to 68-56 triumph as nine-point home favorites. "They got the game to three (points)," said Rodriguez, "and I tried to make plays for my team."

Rodriguez finished with 22 points and six assists and the VCU big man Larry Sanders took care of everything else with 20 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks. That raised Virginia Commonwealth (26-9, 18-14 ATS) to 13-5 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Billikens coach Rick Majerus witnessed the problems and will try to fix them. “We didn't match their intensity level," Majerus said. "We got stretched out (on defense). We're not used to rotational changing.”

St. Louis (23-12, 17-12 ATS) hopes familiarity will bring good fortune as it often has this season. The Billikens are 18-3 and 11-4 ATS at Chaifetz Arena, where their only losses have been to NCAA tourney teams Xavier and Temple and recently crowned CIT champions Missouri State. Led by Kwamain Mitchell, St. Louis is 10-3 ATS at home when playing against a team with a winning record.

Sportsbook.com has the Majerus’ club as 1.5-point home underdogs with total of 128. St. Louis is 5-2 ATS in the role of home pooch with four outright victories and is 8-2 ATS on own floor after a combined score of 125 points or less. Virginia Commonwealth is 8-1 OVER as a road favorite or pick this campaign but is only 2-10 ATS after consecutive covers as a favorite.

Game two of the CBI Finals starts at 8:00 Eastern on HD Net and if the Rams win they are the champions, otherwise a deciding game will be played Friday right back in the city with The Arch.

**StarDust Bum** · 03-31-2010, 06:14 PM

Trend Report - Wednesday

76ers at Bobcats – The 76ers are 0-7 ATS (-6.6 ppg) since November 28, 2008 on the road after a home loss in which they scored less than 10% of their points from the three-point line. The Bobcats are 0-8-2 ATS (-6.6 ppg) since April 03, 2009 with at most one day of rest off a loss in which they led at the end of the third quarter.

Bucks at Cavaliers – The Bucks are 7-0 ATS (7.4 ppg) since December 31, 2008 on the road after a win in which they scored less than 15% of their points from the free throw line. The Bucks are 6-0 ATS (7.1 ppg) since March 31, 2001 on the road after a game at home in which they committed at least ten fewer turnovers than in the game before.

Thunder at Celtics – The Thunder are 6-0 ATS (10.2 ppg) since March 08, 2009 after a game on the road in which they had at least 12 steals. The Celtics are 0-9 ATS (-13.3 ppg) since November 24, 2006 at home after a loss in which their DPS was minus 15 points or less.

Mavericks at Grizzlies – The Mavericks are 0-8 ATS (-9.8 ppg) since February 10, 2008 with at most one day of rest after a home win in which they had at least five fewer turnovers than their season-to-date average. The Grizzlies are 7-0-1 ATS (11.9 ppg) since February 09, 2009 when seeking revenge for a loss as a dog in which fewer than 40% of their baskets were assisted.

Lakers at Hawks – The Lakers are 8-0 ATS (11.0 ppg) since March 18, 2008 as a dog when they are playing in at least their third straight road game. The Lakers are 0-6 ATS (-7.7 ppg) since February 13, 2007 with at most one day of rest after a loss in which they shot at least twenty three-pointers and made less than a 25% of them. The Hawks are 6-0 ATS (12.4 ppg) since November 11, 2009 with two or more days of rest after a win in which they had an assist to turnover ratio of at least two.

Wizards at Hornets – The Wizards are 0-6-1 ATS (-4.5 ppg) since November 22, 2008 as a road dog with at most one day of rest off a loss in which they led at the end of the third quarter. The Hornets are 0-9 ATS (-11.8 ppg) since January 13, 1998 after a win against the Lakers.

Warriors at Jazz – The Warriors are 0-7 ATS (-12.8 ppg) since November 10, 2004 on the road with at least one day of rest after a game on the road in which they allowed less than 40% from the field. The Warriors are 6-0 ATS (17.8 ppg) since March 13, 2009 when seeking revenge for a loss in which they shot less than 40% from the field. The Jazz are 7-0-2 ATS (9.7 ppg) since April 12, 2006 at home with at least one day of rest after a game at home in which they shot at least ten three-pointers and made at least half of them.

Suns at Nets – The Suns are 7-0 ATS (6.6 ppg) since December 08, 2006 as a road favorite with at most one day of rest after a road win in which they shot at least ten three-pointers and made at least half of them. The Nets are 0-8 ATS (-10.9 ppg) since February 22, 2005 when they committed fewer than turnovers in each of their last two games.

Heat at Pistons – The Heat are 0-8 ATS (-7.6 ppg) since April 16, 2007 off a home win in which they trailed at the end of the third quarter. The Heat are 7-0 ATS (10.7 ppg) since November 02, 2007 on the road after a game at home in which they had five or fewer offensive rebounds. The Pistons are 0-9 ATS (-7.6 ppg) since February 21, 2006 at home with two or more days of rest after a game at home in which they committed fewer than ten turnovers.

Clippers at Raptors – The Clippers are 0-10 ATS (-11.7 ppg) since December 21, 2009 when seeking revenge for a double-digit loss. The Raptors are 0-6 ATS (-5.6 ppg) since November 04, 2007 at home after a road win in which they scored less than 15% of their points from the free throw line.

Rockets at Spurs – The Spurs are 7-0-1 ATS (6.6 ppg) since April 29, 2003 at home with at least one day of rest off a road loss in which they led at the end of the third quarter. The Spurs are 0-6 ATS (-6.5 ppg) since March 04, 2009 with at least one day of rest after a game on the road in which they allowed less than 40% from the field.

Kings at Timberwolves – The Timberwolves are 0-7 ATS (-8.9 ppg) since May 04, 1999 with two or more days of rest after a game in which they had at least 20 offensive rebounds.

**StarDust Bum** · 03-31-2010, 06:18 PM

Inside the Paint - Wednesday

The NBA takes center stage Wednesday with a monster 13-game card. There a couple games that most wouldn’t pay to watch, but we do have a pair of non-conference affairs that deserve extra attention. Let’s take a closer look at those tilts, plus hit on some other key gaming notes.
Intriguing Action

L.A. Lakers (54-20 SU, 31-40 ATS) at Atlanta (47-26 SU, 43-30 ATS)

Phil Jackson and the Lakers will finish up their five-game road trip on Wednesday with hopes of heading home with a winning mark. Los Angeles has gone 2-2 both straight up and against the spread in its first four, which includes Monday’s loss at New Orleans (100-108). The defense has given up 101and 108 in the last two contests, which has helped the ‘over’ go 2-0. Prior to this mini-lapse, the defense held their last five opponents under 100. The ‘under’ went 5-0 during that stretch.

On Wednesday, an encounter against Atlanta awaits at Philips Arena. The Hawks are currently tied with the Celtics for the third-seed in the Eastern Conference but they do own the head-to-head tiebreaker. Mike Woodson’s team has quietly gone 7-3 both SU and ATS in their last 10 games and the setbacks have come by a total of 11 points. Atlanta has posted an incredible 30-7 SU and 23-14 ATS at home this season, which includes a current eight-game (6-2 ATS) winning streak.

These two teams haven’t squared off since the opening week of the season, when Los Angeles captured a 118-110 win. The Hawks managed to earn a back-door cover as 8 ½-point road underdogs and the combined 228 points easily eclipsed the closing total of 196. Including the victory in October, the home team has won five straight in this series.

Along with the Northwest Division, the Southeast should get four teams into the playoffs. The Lakers have gone 6-3 against the Southeast this season but they’re just 2-7 ATS. Gamblers should make a note that all three of the losses came on the road, against the Heat (111-114), Bobcats (83-98) and Magic (94-96).

The Hawks opened as 1 ½-point favorites, while the total is listed at 194.

Oklahoma City (45-28 SU, 43-30 ATS) at Boston (47-26 SU, 30-41 ATS)

The oddsmakers didn’t put out an early line on this contest since Boston’s Paul Pierce (shoulder) and Kendrick Perkins (knee) are both listed as ‘questionable.’ With or without the pair, the Celtics will still be short favorites in this spot, just based on recent history.

The Celtics have won three straight against Oklahoma City, six if you go back to the days of Seattle. Boston has gone 5-1 ATS during this run and the lone non-cover barely missed. Doc Rivers and company hammered the Thunder 105-87 as four-point road favorites in a game that was practically over after the first quarter (31-20). Surprisingly, Kevin Durant put up a 36-spot in the loss. Despite the All-Star’s stats, the Thunder has been held to 90 or less in their last four meetings against the Celtics.

Even though the head-to-head trends side with Boston, the C’s have had a bad season at home (23-13 SU, 11-25 ATS). After posting solid wins over the Nuggets (113-99) and Kings (94-86) last week at TD Garden, the club was embarrassed on Sunday in a 21-point (73-94) home loss to San Antonio.

Oklahoma City won’t have as much rest as Boston, after the club hammered Philadelphia 111-83 last night. The Thunder have played on zero days rest (see below) 14 times this season, and 11 of those games happened on the road. The team has gone 1-3 SU and 0-4 ATS in their last four back-to-back spots.

Including last night’s win over the 76ers, Oklahoma City has posted a solid 21-15 SU and 23-13 ATS mark on the road. After the game, the Thunder will wrap up their three-game road trip on Saturday at Dallas.

Late-Night Chalk

Gamblers chasing or pressing their bets on Wednesday have two late-night options. Will you lay the double-digits or grab the points.

Golden State at Utah (-13): The Warriors have won two of their last three games albeit against the Grizzlies (128-110) and Clippers (121-103). Golden State won’t have Monta Ellis (flu) in the lineup tonight against a Jazz team that is 7-3 SU and 6-4 AT in their last 10 and six of the wins have come by double digits. The two teams have only met once this year and Utah captured a 100-89 win in Oakland. The last four encounters between these two have gone ‘under’ the total.

New York at Portland (-11): After getting blasted at Phoenix (96-132), New York saved some face in a loss to Utah (98-103) on Monday. Will they win the middle game of the five-game road trip or at least keep it close? Portland is 8-2 in its last 10 (5-4-1 ATS) and the two losses came against quality clubs (Phoenix, Denver) on the road. The problem with laying points here is that the Blazers have proven to overlook weaker teams recently and they have a showdown at Denver tomorrow. Portland is 5-1 SU in the last 6 meetings against New York but only 2-4 ATS and none of the five wins were by 10 or more too.

Zero Days Rest

Ten teams played on Tuesday and eight of those clubs will be playing tonight against teams that had yesterday off. Some clubs have thrived in back-to-back spots, while others have struggled. On another note, all eight of the teams with no rest tonight will also be on the road as well.

Clippers at Raptors: Los Angeles is 5-14 SU and 7-11-1 ATS. The ‘over’ is 11-8.
Bucks at Cavaliers: Milwaukee is 12-6 SU and 15-3 ATS. The ‘under’ is 11-7.
76ers at Bobcats: Philadelphia has gone 4-13 SU and 8-9 ATS. The ‘over’ is 9-8.
Thunder at Celtics: Oklahoma City is 6-8 SU and 7-7 ATS. The ‘over’ is 8-5.
Suns at Nets: Phoenix is 7-10 SU and 6-11 ATS. The ‘over’ is 9-8.
Kings at Timberwolves: Sacramento is 7-11 SU and 6-10-2 ATS. The total is 9-9.
Wizards at Hornets: Washington has gone 5-13 SU and 6-12 ATS. The ‘under’ is 11-7.
Rockets at Spurs: Houston is 8-11 SU and 5-14 ATS. The ‘over’ is 10-9.

Totals to Watch

The Mavericks are one of the streakiest teams in the league when it comes to totals, and right now the club is on an ‘under’ run. After watching the ‘over’ go 11-4 in its previous 15, Dallas has watched the ‘under’ cash in four straight games.

Sacramento’s offense is averaging 93 PPG in its last eight, which has helped the ‘under’ go 7-1. Most would expect the attack to turn it around Wednesday when it faces Minnesota, who has given up 100-plus in 15 straight games. Despite that eye-opening streak, the Wovles have seen some high totals and they’ve been on a 4-1 ‘under’ run.

The Wizards have not only been losing, they’ve been non-competitive as well, especially on offense. During their current 16-game losing streak, the team has failed to bust triple digits once, which has translated into a 13-3 ‘under’ record.

Miami’s defense is on fire lately, holding its last five opponents to an average of 80.4 PPG, which has helped the ‘under’ go 5-0.

The Bobcats’ offense has exploded the last three games per their standards, averaging 105 PPG. The ‘over’ has gone 3-0 during this stretch. Charlotte plays Philadelphia on Wednesday and seven of the last nine in this series has gone ‘over’ the number.

**StarDust Bum** · 03-31-2010, 09:00 PM

Last 16 days of MLB......11 Plus days to 5 negative days not bad......

Date WLT Pct Net Units Record
03/31/10 5-4-1 55.56% +940 Detail
03/30/10 6-5-2 54.55% +510 Detail
03/29/10 7-3-1 70.00% +2180 Detail
03/28/10 4-5-1 44.44% -440 Detail
03/27/10 6-5-1 54.55% +670 Detail
03/26/10 6-5-1 54.55% +625 Detail
03/25/10 4-8-0 33.33% -2405 Detail
03/24/10 5-7-1 41.67% -965 Detail
03/23/10 7-3-1 70.00% +2145 Detail
03/22/10 4-5-0 44.44% -870 Detail
03/21/10 4-2-2 66.67% +735 Detail
03/20/10 5-4-0 55.56% +475 Detail
03/19/10 6-4-0 60.00% +1010 Detail
03/18/10 6-5-0 54.55% +655 Detail
03/17/10 8-4-0 66.67% +1900 Detail
03/16/10 4-4-0 50.00% -10 Detail

Announcement

The Bum's Wednesday's Best Bets + Pod's !

The Bum's Wednesday's Best Bets + Pod's !

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment