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**StarDust Bum** · 02-12-2012, 10:32 AM

Big East Battles

February 12, 2012

Pittsburgh (15-10 SU, 9-11 ATS) at Seton Hall (16-8 SU, 12-8 ATS)
The Panthers finally showed their worth this season by winning four straight games but that streak came to an end on Wednesday when they lost at South Florida, 63-51. The setback can directly be attributed to Pitt’s offense, which shot 35 percent from the floor and just 25 percent (4-of-16) from 3-point land. Prior to that dismal showing, the Panthers posted an average of 77.3 points per game during their winning streak. Not surprisingly, the ‘over’ cashed in those four games and the ‘under’ came through in Wednesday’s loss.

Seton Hall started the season with a 15-2 record and the school notched a few impressive wins during that span over VCU, Dayton, West Virginian and UConn.

Unfortunately, the Pirates hit the wall and dropped six straight games. The good news for Seton Hall followers is that the school stopped the bleeding on Wednesday with a 59-54 road victory over Rutgers. The main issue with Seton Hall is its offense, which has been more miss than hit this season. During the 1-6 stretch, the Pirates have been held under 60 points in six of them. To put things in perspective, this Big East squad is ranked 211th nationally in FG% (42.7) and 291st in free throw (64.7%) percentages.

Total players following the Pirates have seen the ‘under’ 13-7 (60%) on the season and that includes a 6-1 run to the ‘under’ during the aforementioned offensive woes. The ‘over/under’ for Sunday’s affair is hovering around 129 points.

The two schools haven’t met this season, but Pitt has owned the recent history. The Panthers have gone 5-1 SU and 6-0 ATS, four of the wins coming by double digits.

Oddsmakers opened the Pirates as 1 ½-point home favorites over the Panthers.

St. John’s (10-14 SU, 8-13 ATS) at Georgetown (18-5 SU, 11-7 ATS)

This particular matchup has letdown written all over it and gamblers should be weary of the ‘chalk’ here. Georgetown is coming off a tough overtime loss (61-64) to Syracuse on Wednesday and will now look to regroup against an inferior opponent.

Oddsmakers don’t believe the Hoyas will lose another decision here, listing them as heavy 15 ½-point favorites.

Confidence could be too high for Georgetown, who already blasted St. John’s this season, earning a 69-49 road victory on Jan. 15. The Hoyas easily covered as seven-point favorites and the closing total (130.5) was never threatened. Including this outcome, the ‘under’ has cashed in the last four of this series. The opening total for the rematch was listed at 129.

Taking the points with St. John’s doesn’t appear to be a sound investment either. The team is coming off two humbling losses at home to Syracuse (70-95) and Cincinnati (54-76). The Red Storm has used five freshmen in the starting lineup at times, and the inexperience has shown. It’s rare to see more than eight players used in a game.

The Red Storm has struggled as visitors this season, going 2-7 SU. The victories both came in conference play against DePaul (87-81) and Cincinnati (57-55).

Even with all those facts, the youngsters have shown some pride and played to their competition at times. Just look at St. John’s performance against Duke, which was an 83-76 loss. They trailed by 16 at the half but kept fighting and wound up covering as 17 ½-point underdogs.

SJU has been a double-digit underdog six times this season and its gone 1-5 SU and 3-3 ATS.

Georgetown has a produced a 12-1 mark at home this season, which includes a 5-1 record in conference play. The Hoyas are 2-4 ATS in Big East affairs, but they have covered their last two.

No look-ahead either for G-Town here, with road games against Providence and Seton Hall on tap.

**StarDust Bum** · 02-12-2012, 10:39 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, February 11

Pittsburgh won four of last five games after 0-7 start in Big East; they're 1-5 on Big East road, with only win at fading West Virginia- underdogs covered all six of those games. Panthers are 0-7 when they're held under 72 points in league play, 4-1 when they score 72+. Seton Hall snapped 6-game skid with rivalry win at Rutgers in last game; they've scored less than 60 points in each of their last five games. Big East home favorites of less than 5 points are 8-9 against the spread.

Illinois is fading badly, losing five of last six games, with only win 42-41 over Michigan State; Illini are 1-4 on Big Dozen road, with only win by point at Northwestern, who then beat Illini in Champaign. Michigan is 6-0 at home in conference, 2-2 as home favorite, winning at Crisler by 18-5-18-2-1-12 points. Big Dozen home favorites of 6 or less points are 8-12 against the spread. Wolverines held their last six opponents to 58.8 ppg- dogs are 8-4 vs spread in their conference games.

Georgetown (-7) hammered St John's 69-49 in New York Jan 15, with Red Storm shooting 32% for game, 0-10 from arc. Johnnies are 2-2-1 as Big East road dog, but they lost another player this week and only have six kids on scholarship- their road losses are by 14-19-15 points, with wins at Cincinnati/DePaul. Georgetown is 2-4 as home favorite, winning home games by 9-3-3-14-30 points. Big East double digit home favorites are 9-11-1 against spread. Hoyas lost last game in OT at Syracuse.

Detroit (+1.5) won 80-73 at Green Bay Jan 12, outscoring hosts 26-12 on foul line; Titans won seven of last nine games after starting out 1-4 in Horizon play- their last four games were all decided by 5 or less points. Green Bay is 4-1-1 as road underdog, losing away games by 4-3-1-10-30 points; Friday's win at Wright State was its first road win of the season. Horizon home favorites of 8+ points are 8-11-1 against spread. Detroit is 3-4 as home favorite, with home wins by 11-16-15-1-4 points.

Wright State (+12.5) lost 58-38 at Milwaukee Jan 12, shooting 25.5% on night, 2-16 from the arc; Raiders lost last three games, scoring 51.7 ppg. Underdogs are 7-0 vs spread in Wright's Horizon home games; Raiders are 0-4 as home favorite, winning home games by 1-6-6- points. Six of their seven home games were decided by 6 or less points. Horizon home underdogs of 3 or less points are 5-2 against the spread. Underdogs also covered Milwaukee's last four games.

Missouri State (-7) won 51-48 at Bradley Jan 21, in brickfest that saw both teams shoot under 38%; Bears won three of last four games, giving up 48 ppg in the three wins. State is 3-2 as MVC home favorite, taking home games by 11-12-12 points, but they're only 3-4 SU at home. MVC home favorites of 12+ points are 7-4 against the spread. Bradley ended a 6-game skid last time out; they're 3-4 as MVC road underdog, losing on MVC road by 11-8-37-23-17-14-30 points.

Washington is talented but has low basketball IQ; they had 5-game win streak crushed in Eugene Thursday, when they trailed Ducks 49-26 at half, but playing Oregon State is right up their alley, because Beavers go up and down all day, with not much thought. Beavers (+4.5) lost 95-80 t Washington in Pac-12 opener Dec 29, game in which both teams shot 50%+. Pac-12 underdogs are 17-11 vs spread when getting less than 5 points, 8-5 on road. Oregon State is 3-2 in conference home games.

Purdue (-1.5) won 58-56 at Northwestern Jan 28, its only win in its last five games; Boilers had only five turnovers (+11) that game- they played hearts out at Ohio State last game, but lost by 3. Northwestern won its last three games since the Purdue loss, scoring 80.3 ppg; Wildcats are 5-0 when they score 68+ points in league play, 0-6 when they don't- they're 2-3 as road dogs, losing road games by 33-2-20-23 points. Big Dozen home favorites of more than 6 points are 17-11 against the spread.

Virginia Tech (-9) lost 61-59 at Boston College Jan 14, shooting 36.2% for game; Hokies are 2-7 in ACC, 1-8 vs spread, 0-5 as favorites- their only ACC wins are both by a basket, over Virginia/Clemson. BC is 8-2 vs spread in ACC games, 4-0 as road dog, losing away games by 23-14-17-4 points. Five of BC's seven ACC losses are by 14+ points, but last two were by 5-4 points, and they upset Florida State at home last game. ACC double digit home favorites are 4-11-1 against the spread.

Stanford (-7.5) beat USC 51-43 at home in first meeting Dec 31, holding Trojans to 35% from floor, 2-9 from arc, but Cardinal has lost five of its last six games, with all five losses by 10+ points. USC is pathetic 1-11 in conference, 2-5-1 as underdog, 0-2 at home, losing its conference home games by 9-11-19-24-26 points. Cardinals' only win in its six road games was in four OTs at Oregon State. Pac-12 single digit home underdogs are 9-5 against the spread.

Drake (+5) shot 61% from floor, 7-12 from arc, won 69-60 at Evansville Jan 13, despite 21 turnovers (-11); Bulldogs lost five of last six games, though, scoring 48.7 ppg in three losses since a 3-OT win over Wichita State- they're 4-3 AU in conference home games. Purple Aces won six of eight games since Drake loss; they're 3-4 on Valley road, with four of seven games decided by 5 or less points. MVC home teams are 14-9 vs spread when number is less than 5 points.

Loyola (+5) won 66-63 at Fairfield Jan 13, making 7-14 from arc; they beat Iona Friday in showdown for MAAC lead, have won seven games in row, covering last five; Greyhounds are 3-4 as MAAC home favorite, winning at home by 13-1-15-11-11-17-6 points. MAAC home favorites of 5 or less points are 8-7-1 against the spread. Fairfield won four games in row, allowing 58 ppg; they're 0-3 vs spread as an underdog this year, with conference losses by 13-2-3-9 points.

Iona lost showdown game with Loyola Friday, likely to be in foul mood here, against Marist team that won its last two games after losing nine in a row before that. Gaels (-15.5) won 100-76 at Marist Jan 8, shooting 61% in game they led by 24 at half. Red Foxes are 2-6 as road dog, with none of their road losses by more than 22 points. MAAC home faves of 11+ points are 4-11 against the spread. Iona is 2-3 as home fave, with wins in New Rochelle by 12-11-20-19 points.

**StarDust Bum** · 02-12-2012, 10:41 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, February 11

Hot Teams
-- Bulls won last five games, covering last four.
-- Detroit won/covered its last four games.
-- Miami won four of last five games, but is 2-6 vs spread in last eight games as a road favorite. Atlanta won last two games, allowing 87 points both games; they're 9-4 SU at home, 1-0 as home underdog.
-- Houston won/covered four of its last five games.
-- Memphis won its last two games, is 6-4 as a home favorite.

Cold Teams
-- Toronto lost five of last seven home games, is 2-4 as home underdog. Lakers lost nine of their thirteen road games.
-- Celtics lost last two games, scoring 87-74 points; they're 5-2 as a dog, 2-1 at home.
-- Washington is 2-7-1 vs spread as a road underdog.
-- Warriors are 2-5 vs spread in game following their last seven wins.
-- Jazz lost four of last five games, is 3-6 as a road underdog.

Wear and Tear
-- Lakers: 3rd game/4 days. Raptors: 3rd game/5 days.
-- Bulls: 3rd game/5 days. Celtics: 3rd game/4 days.
-- Wizards: 3rd game/5 nites. Pistons: 3rd game/5 nites.
-- Heat: 4th game/6 nites. Hawks: 3rd game/5 nites.
-- Rockets: Had last two nites off. Warriors: Had last two nites off.
-- Jazz: 2nd game/5 nites. Grizzlies: 3rd game/5 nites.

Totals
-- Five of last six Laker games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Boston games stayed under total.
-- Five of last six Washington road games went over.
-- Four of last five Miami games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 5-1-1 in last seven Golden State games. Four of last five Houston road games stayed under total.
-- Three of last four Utah road games went over the total.

**StarDust Bum** · 02-12-2012, 10:42 AM

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, February 11

Hot teams
-- Florida is 4-2 since the All-Star game; Islanders are also 4-2 since the break, but they've lost three of last four at home.
-- Rangers won four of their last five games.
-- Anaheim is 8-4 in its last dozen games. Blue Jackets won three of their last four games.
-- Blues won nine of their last eleven home games.
-- Pittsburgh won its last five home games. Lightning won three of its last four road games.
-- Red Wings won their last nineteen home games.

Cold teams
-- Washington lost four of its last five road games.
-- Kings lost four of their last five games, scoring six goals. Dallas Stars lost eight of their last 12 games.
-- Sharks lost four of their last five road games.
-- Flyers lost five of their last seven games.

Totals
-- Four of last five Florida games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in Rangers' last eight home games.
-- Under is 13-1-2 in Kings' last sixteen road games, 5-0 in last five.
-- Eight of last nine Anaheim games stayed under total.
-- Last five San Jose games all went over the total.
-- Over is 10-4 in Tampa Bay's last fourteen games.
-- Last five Philadelphia games went over the total.

Series records
-- Islanders lost five of last seven games against Florida.
-- Washington won five of last seven games against the Rangers.
-- Dallas Stars won their last three games against Los Angeles.
-- Ducks are 5-3 in their last eight visits to Columbus.
-- San Jose won 13 of last 19 games against the Blues.
-- Lightning won three of last four games against Pittsburgh.
-- Flyers won 3-2 at Detroit in LY's meeting.

Back-to-Back
-- Florida is 1-5 on the road if it played the day before. Islanders are 0-3 at home if they played the day before.
-- Rangers are 4-0 at home if they played the day before.
-- Los Angeles is 1-7 on road if it played day before.
-- Columbus is 1-9 if it played the nite before.
-- Blues are 1-4 if they won the nite before.
-- Tampa Bay is 2-3 if it played the nite before. Penguins are 2-4 if they won the nite before.
-- Philadelphia is 3-6 if it played day before, 0-2 if it lost.

**StarDust Bum** · 02-12-2012, 12:36 PM

Today's Early Games.....the Rest later in the day.

Ticket #: 112811312] PARLAY (11 TEAMS)

02/12/2012 @ 10:05 AM NBA [802] TOTAL u176 1.91
(LA LAKERS vrs TORONTO)

02/12/2012 @ 12:30 PM NBA [804] BOSTON +2½ 1.91

02/12/2012 @ 12:30 PM NBA [804] TOTAL u173½ 1.91
(CHICAGO vrs BOSTON)

02/12/2012 @ 03:05 PM NBA [805] WASHINGTON +6 1.91

02/12/2012 @ 03:05 PM NBA [805] TOTAL o192 1.91
(WASHINGTON vrs DETROIT)

02/12/2012 @ 10:00 AM CBB [816] TOTAL u118 1.91
(ILLINOIS vrs MICHIGAN)

02/12/2012 @ 10:00 AM CBB [817] ST. JOHNS +14½ 1.91

02/12/2012 @ 10:00 AM CBB [820] DETROIT U -9 1.91

02/12/2012 @ 12:00 PM CBB [823] BRADLEY +14 1.91

02/12/2012 @ 03:00 PM CBB [828] TOTAL u136 1.91
(NORTHWESTERN vrs PURDUE)

02/12/2012 @ 01:00 PM CBB [835] FAIRFIELD +4½ 1.91

**StarDust Bum** · 02-12-2012, 12:45 PM

Ticket #: 112812375] PARLAY (6 TEAMS) RR (1P-6T)

02/12/2012 @ 12:05 PM NHL [52] NY ISLANDERS -1½ 3.10

02/12/2012 @ 09:35 AM NHL [54] NY RANGERS -1½ 2.85

02/12/2012 @ 03:05 PM NHL [58] COLUMBUS 2.30

02/12/2012 @ 04:05 PM NHL [59] TOTAL o5 1.91
(SAN JOSE vrs ST. LOUIS)

02/12/2012 @ 04:05 PM NHL [61] TAMPA BAY +1½ 1.65

02/12/2012 @ 04:35 PM NHL [63] PHILADELPHIA 2.55

**Kaptain** · 02-12-2012, 12:47 PM

gl with the early one Bum....stay hot

**StarDust Bum** · 02-12-2012, 12:48 PM

NCAAB
Short Sheet

Sunday's Top College Basketball Trends

BOSTON COLLEGE is 14-2 ATS (+11.8 Units) in road lined games (vs Virginia Tech)

WI-GREEN BAY is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) revenging a loss where opponent scored 75 or more points (vs Detroit)

USC is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in all home games (vs Stanford)

LOYOLA-MD is 10-1 UNDER (+8.9 Units) as a favorite (vs Fairfield)

MICHIGAN is 10-1 UNDER (+8.9 Units) after a conference game (vs Illinois)

**Udog** · 02-12-2012, 12:49 PM

Originally posted by StarDust Bum View Post

02/11/2012-ONLINEat03:09 PM [#112770024] PARLAY (10 TEAMS) (Risking: 1.00 - To Win: 642.08)

02/11/2012 - 04:10 PM CBB [614] ST. JOSEPHS -6½ 1.91
Score: MASSACHUSETTS(62) - ST. JOSEPHS(73) WIN

02/11/2012 - 04:10 PM CBB [634] LSU -2 1.91
Score: ALABAMA(58) - LSU(67) WIN

02/11/2012 - 04:10 PM CBB [637] NORTH TEXAS +6 1.91
Score: NORTH TEXAS(81) - FLA ATLANTIC(86) WIN

02/11/2012 - 05:25 PM CBB [655] ARKANSAS STATE +6½ 1.91
Score: ARKANSAS STATE(65) - UL LAFAYETTE(68) WIN

02/11/2012 - 06:10 PM CBB [659] KENTUCKY -5 1.91
Score: KENTUCKY(69) - VANDERBILT(63) WIN

02/11/2012 - 06:10 PM CBB [661] SAN FRANCISCO -3 1.91
Score: SAN FRANCISCO(81) - SAN DIEGO(70) WIN

02/11/2012 - 07:40 PM CBB [673] CS NORTHRIDGE +8½ 1.91
Score: CS NORTHRIDGE(61) - PACIFIC(62) WIN

02/11/2012 - 05:10 PM CBB [707] SE MISSOURI ST -6½ 1.91
Score: SE MISSOURI ST(85) - SIU EDWARDSVILLE(72) WIN

02/11/2012 - 05:55 PM CBB [710] TENNESSEE STATE -3½ 1.91
Score: TENNESSEE TECH(53) - TENNESSEE STATE(68) WIN

02/11/2012 - 05:40 PM CBB [712] MURRAY STATE -11 1.91
Score: AUSTIN PEAY(63) - MURRAY STATE(82) WIN

DAMN!!!! WTG, Bum!! Good luck on today's! I'll sure risk a buck with you!

**StarDust Bum** · 02-12-2012, 12:54 PM

Yep what the heck its just a buck........good luck dog......

**jt4545** · 02-12-2012, 01:09 PM

Thanks and good luck

**Spark** · 02-12-2012, 02:01 PM

Good Luck today bum

**flashypants** · 02-12-2012, 03:40 PM

gl pal

**StarDust Bum** · 02-12-2012, 04:15 PM

Played another fun parlay...

[Ticket #: 112831914] PARLAY (6 TEAMS) RR (1P-6T)

02/12/2012 @ 12:30 PM NBA [804] BOSTON +1½ 1.91

02/12/2012 @ 12:30 PM NBA [804] TOTAL u172 1.91
(CHICAGO vrs BOSTON)

02/12/2012 @ 03:05 PM NBA [805] TOTAL o192½ 1.91
(WASHINGTON vrs DETROIT)

02/12/2012 @ 03:05 PM NBA [806] DETROIT -6 1.91

02/12/2012 @ 12:10 PM CBB [821] TOTAL o116 1.91
(WISC MILWAUKEE vrs WRIGHT STATE)

02/12/2012 @ 12:10 PM CBB [824] TOTAL u131 1.91
(BRADLEY vrs MISSOURI ST)
10.00 474.13

02/12/2012 - ONLINE at 12:08 PM

[Ticket #: 112832013]

STRAIGHT BET

02/12/2012 @ 12:30 PM NBA [804] BOSTON +1½ 1.91

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