under 7

Daivd Price has been great lately as he is 3-0 with an ERA of 1.12 in his last 3 starts while the TB games seen 3, 5, 3, 10 and 3 in their last five games. Milwaukee uses Gallardo and he can be good at times as his ERA is 3.57 in the last 3 starts. The Brewers have seen 3, 2, 7 and 5 runs in its last four games.

Hopefully, Tampa Bay doesn't rap out a lot of runs and hits vs. Gallardo and the bullpens are efficient and we see a 4-2 type of game.

10* Milw/TB under 7 runs

over 161.5

Most places do have this at 162. Tulsa did let us down by losing 82-77 and staying under the 160 barrier on Friday night. Tulsa has Skylar Diggins, Odyssey Sims, Riquena Willaimas and Paris to score points and Chicago has Young, Breland, Fowles, Prince and Quigly. They are without Elena Delle Donne and have had some low scores lately. These two played a 105-99 OT game in 2014 and that was without Delle Donne.

Tulsa has 17 overs and just 7 unders this year but most overs are on the road. The Sky hav 15 overs, 5 unders, 3 pushes in their last 23 Sunday games.

10* over 161.5

Tulsa at Washington

7pm (#651/652)

10* over 160

Tulsa has played 10 overs and just one under on the road. The last four road games have reached 188, 175, 179 and 164 points. When these two met earlier in 2014 the score was 91-74 (165 points). 

Washington has played unders in 19 of its last 26 home games but there last home game (vs. Connecticut) ended with 164 points.  The Mystics have 5 players who average between 9 and 12 points and they are Latta, Meesseman, Hartley, Currie and Vaughn.

Tulsa got 39 from Odyessey Sims and 34 from Skylar Diggins in their last game and here are their averages:

Diggins 21

Johnson 14.7

Sims 14.5

Paris 10 (62% FG)

Hopefully, we continue to see high scoring games when Tulsa plays and we reach 160+ on Friday night.

10* over 160

under 164.5

LA just played at home last night and lost in a low scoring 66-64 game.  The Sparks fired Carol Ross a few days ago and should focus on defense vs. the WNBA's best team. Diana Taurasi, Britney Griner and Bonner are all solid players and Griner is a defensive force inside.

Let's hope to see a game in the upper 150's that stays under.

10* under 164.5

under 7 runs

Both starters have been hot as Max Scherzer has an ERA of 1.74 while Richards is even lower at 0.87 in his last 3 starts. These two have combined for 14 overs and 24 unders this year. It does concern me that both teams have solid hitters and Scherzer last game went way over but I like our chance to see a 3-2 type of game on Thursday.

10* under 7

East vs. West

3:30pm Saturday

5* over 224.5

Last year's game ended with just 200 points while the other games in previous years with the East vs. West set up had 231 and 248 points scored. The game will be played in Phoenix, so Diana Taurasi, Candace Dupree and Britney Griner should shine in front of their fans. Others to look out for are Maya Moore, Cappie Pondexter and Angel McCoughtry. Take a look at the over on Saturday in the All-Star Game.

5* over 224.5

Tulsa vs. San Antonio

12:30pm

10* under 160

Tulsa played at Minnesota yesterday and lost in a high scoring game but now they return home to face a rested San Antonio team. Tulsa has played their share of overs but playing on back to back days and now starting at 12:30pm eastern, which is 11:30 local time. The all-star break is coming up. I think we see these two play an under even with Danielle Adams, Robinson, Skylar Diggins, Becky Hammon, etc. on the court.

10* under 160

under 166

These two have played their shar of overs as they have combined for 28 overs and just 14 unders. However, these two just played a week ago (July 10) and it was in the 170's but they should be familiar with each other. Minnesota's last few home games have reached 137, 155, 175, 143 and 160.

Tulsa is just 1-6 in their last 7 games and has played mostly overs on the road. Minnesota has Maya Moore but other key players like Simeone Augustus and Rebekkah Brunson have been out due to injuries. This game will be played at 1pm eastern time and all it takes is for one team to struggle and the Shock have struggled to win games.

Hopefully, we see a game in the upper 150's (82-75) that stays under the total.

10* under 166

under 8 runs

The last few All-Star games have seen 3, 8, 6, 4, 7 and 7 runs. The pithcers are used for just an inning or so and have an advantage. Guys like Kershaw, Wainwright, Greinke, Bumgarner, Teheran, Rodriguez and Alrodis Chapman will be on the National League team while Yu Darvish, Lester, Price, Scherzer, Felix Hernandez Kazmir and Sean Doolittle will be on the American League team.

Go with the under on Tuesday night.

10* under 8 runs

2014 World Cup (3rd place)

July 12, 2014

Brazil vvs. Netherlands

10* over 3 goals

2010 Germany/Uruguay 3-2 (final 1-0)

2006 Germany/Portugal 3-1 (final 1-1)

2002 Turkey/South Korea 3-2 (final 2-0)

1998 Croatia/Netherlands 2-1

1994 Sweden/Belgaria 4-0

1990 Italy/England 2-1

1986 Belgium/France 2-2 (before aet)

1982 Poland/France 3-2

1978 Brazil/Italy 2-1

Teams have a letdown after losing in the semi's. The play is usually more

wide open and less concentration on defense and more on offense.

In the knockout matches since the round of 16 started we have seen 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 1,

3, 2, 1, 3, 0, 1, 8 and 0 scored.

The 2013 Confederations Cup Third Place was (Uruguay/Italy 2-2) which was

played 2013 in Brazil. It does concern me that Brazil allowed so many goals at home to Germany and they may focus on defense but I like the over.

10* over 3 goals

under 8

Boston has 35 overs to go with 52 unders in 2014. The two pitchers have combined for 12 overs and 23 unders as Quintana has an ERA of 0.43 in his last 3 while Lester has an ERA of 0.76 in his last 3 starts. I think we see a 4-3 type of game that stays under 8.

10* under 8

Under 150

This game starts at 12 noon during the week. I think the teams get off to a slow start and we see a game in the 140's.  Tameka Catchings has been injured for most of the year and she is the heart and soul of the Indiana Fever. Look for an under in this early game.

10* under 150

I think we see a 2-1 game but at least get a push with a 1-1 score after regulation. Both teams do have solid goalies but good offenses. Thomas Mueller scored 3 goals in one earlier match for the Germans and Brazil is the home team with plenty of offense even without Reymar, who is injured.

2-1 final score.

10* over 2 goals

over 2.5

We saw mostly overs in the opening rounds and unders in the knockout rounds so far but Argentina has scoring sensation Lionel Messi and I think Argentina scores in the first half and Belgium is forced to counter late in the first half and in the second to get the equalizer.

Final score:

Arg 2

Belgium 1

10* over 2.5

under 2.5

I think we see a tight match that ends under 2.5. Colombia is a solid defensive team and Brazil is the home favorite. The World Cup started out with plenty of overs in the opening matches but recent games have seen unders. This is for the 90 minutes of regulation and injury time, not for the extra 30 minutes if there is a draw.

10* under 2.5

San Antonio at Minnesota

8pm

10* under 159

San Antonio has 13 unders in its last 18 on the road and the last few have reached 145, 138 and 141 (and before that was OT in Seattle). Minnesota has 9 unders in its last 13 home games. Minnesota has won the two meetings in 2014 by 8 and 16 and won by double digits in all four meetings last year.

Both teams have solid scorers as the Lynx are led by Maya Moore while Becky Hammon, Danielle Adams and Robinson are key leaders for the Silver Stars.

Hopefully, one or both play good defense and we reach the low 150's and an under on Thursday night.

10* under 159

Chicago at Phoenix (10pm)

#653/654

10* under 162.5

Chicago has played 19 unders in their last 27 games and just played a fast paced game at LA last night and won 90-83. Elena Delle Donne was out but they did use Ephipany Prince and Sylvia Fowles. Both teams have inside players (Fowles/Griner) who can slow down things due to their inside presence on defense.

Chicago has seen their share of overs at home (8 overs/2 unders) but just 1 over/5 unders on the road. Phoenix does have solid players like Diana Taurasi, Bonner and Dupre to go with Brittney Griner but they have 16 unders, 7 overs and a push in their last 24 games. Their last 5 games have reached 157, 157, 171, 171 and 152. This total has moved from 160 to 162.5. Hopefully, one team struggles to score and we see an under.

10* under 162.5

under 155.5

Elena Delle Donne looks to be out for the visitors. Chicago has played 19 unders in their last 26 road games and have 0 overs/5 unders on the road so far in 2014. LA has 2 overs/5 unders at home and has been under .500 with a solid lineup that includes Candace Parker and Ugwumike. Kristi Toliver has been playing in the Euro qualifiers and missed time with the Sparks.

These two played a high scoring game earlier this year but I like our chances for an under on Tuesday.

10* under 155.5

under 6.5

The SD Padres have played 32 overs with 50 overs and their ballpark (Petco) is a pitcher's park. The starters (Hahn/Latos) both have ERA's in the 3.26 range and have thrown their fair share of unders. The Reds are hot as they have won 8 of 9 and most were on the road at San Francisco and Chicago Cubs. Cozart, Philips, Votto and others like Jay Bruce have been hitting well lately for the visitors.

I think we see a 3-2 type of game that stays under.

10* under 6.5

over 3

I think we see a 3-1 type of game. The Germans can score quickly and led by the leader for the Golden Boot Thomas Muller. He scored vs. the USA and had 3 in an eaelier game. Algeria could stay back and defend but that is not their style. I just hope we see Algeria score at least one goal to help send this over the total, which is set at 3.

Germany 3

Algeria 1

10* over 3

Under 160

All it takes is for one team not to play well on offense and we see a game in the mid-150's. Both teams have solid players like SA with Becky Hammon (0 points in the last game) as well as Adams and Robinson. Atlanta has de Souza, Lyttle and McCoughtry.

I won't be shocked to see an over but I like our chances for an under with a total set at 160.

5* under 160

5* over 2.5 goals

I think we see a game that goes over as Belgium will want to score and not have to face Germany next round in the knockouts. South Korea has been one of the weaker defensive teams so Belgium should have some opportunities. My guess is we see a 2-1 type of game.

South Korea 1

Belgium 2

5* over 2.5 goals

under 2.5

The Mexican goalie has not allowed a goal and is playing solid defense. He shut out the strong Argentina team in a 0-0  draw. Croatia is solid on defense as well. We have seen our share of overs in the World Cup but I think we see a 1-0 type of score that stays under.

5* under 2.5

Over 3

The USA was able to score 2 goals vs. Ghana and it ended 2-1. I think we see a 3-1 Germany win so take the over 3 on Saturday as the favorites are led by superstar striker Thomas Mueller and a solid complement of offensive players.

Germany 3

Ghana 1

5* over 3

Greece is known for defense and played poorly in their opener. Japan is a decent team but just average on offense. The World Cup has seen their share of overs. The Greeks were expected to see totals of 2 goals but we see an over/under set at 2.5. Hopefully, we see 1-0, 1-1 or 2-0 that stays under.

5* under 2.5 goals

Phoenix vs. Minnesota

10pm

10* under 165

Minnesota played Phoenix back on June 15 and it ended 80-72 (152 points). The Lynx played at LA last night and won 94-77 (171) as they shot close to 64% from the field and were led by Maya Moore with 31 points. Minnesota also has solid players like Simeone Augustus and Lisa Whalen. Phoenix can score but they are not the run andd gun team they were in previous years as they now have 6'8" Brittney Griner inside to rebound and block shots. Phoenix also have Taurasi, Bonner, Dupree and Taylor but they are not real deep.

I won't be shocked to see plenty of points but I like our chances for an under tonight as Minnesota plays back to back games vs. a team they played just a few days ago.

10* under 165

under 161.5

Minnesota and LA have been on lsoing streaks and LA was on the road and lost 101-74 in their last game and should focus on defense. Maya Moore is a solid defensive player for the Lynx. I won't be shocked to see an over but think we have what we need to see an under on Tuesday night. Candace Parker and Ubumike are decent on defense as well.

10* under 161.5

over 2.5

Both teams have styles that make me think we see a 2-1 type of game. Scores have been higher than expected so far in the World Cup. Let's take the over and hope for plenty of action......and GOALS!

10* over 2.5

10* under 2.5

Brazil can score quickly and is the home team but there is will be plenty of pressure in the first game of the World Cup. Croatia will have plenty of defensive players back. I think we see Brazil win 2-0.

Brazil 2

Croatia 0

10* under 2.5

under 158.5

Chicago is playing back to back and lost at home to LA on Friday night and gave up over 100 points to the Sparks. Both teams can score as Atlanta is led by McCoughtry, Lyttle and de Souza while the Sky is led by Elena Delle Donne. Look for a game in the 152 to 155 range that stays under.

10* under 158.5

Oakland at NY Yankees
10* under 8 runs

I looked at Oakland +140 and Toronto +147 as both try for the sweep on the road and both are playing well and going against great pitchers.

The A's and Yankees play a 1pm eastern game and Tanaka for the Yanks has an ERA of 2.06 (allowing 0, 1, 3, 0, 2, 3, 2, 2 and 0 runs). He has pitched 78 innings and allowed 12 walks and 88 strikeouts. Oakland's Pomerantz is decent as well  as his last few games have been 3-1 and 3-0. Hopefully, we see a 4-2 type of game and an under.

10* under 8

Baseball Total

Philadelphia at Washington
7pm Wednesday
over 6.5

These two have combined for 57 overs and 41 unders this year. Strasburg has been involved in 8 overs and 4 unders while Burnett has an ERA of 5.68 in his last 3 starts (last 3 games reached 11, 6 and 11 runs). The last game each pitcher started reached 11 runs. The Phils have a decent hitting lineup with Rollins, Utley, Ryan Howard, Byrd, Ruiz and Brown. Even Burnett is a solid hitter at .261.

Burnett has allowed 37 walks in 73 innings and faces Dennard Span, Rendor, Jayson Werth, Hairston, Laroche and McLouth.

Hopefully, we see a 5-2 or 4-3 type of game on Wednesday that goes over 6.5 runs.

10* over 6.5 runs

over 5 goals

I usually look for unders in most Game Sevens but this series has seen 5 overs and just one under (and that was in Game One). The six games have seen 7, 9, 7, 7, 8 and 4 goals scored. LA had 34 overs and 46 unders but seemed to find its offense late in the year. Both goalies (Crawford/Quick) have allowed their share of goals.

At worst, we see a 3-2 push.

10* over 5

over 5

We may get a 3-2 final and a push but the games have been going under even with solid goalies like Jonathan Quick. The other series saw a 7-4 game last night withn 6 being scored in the second period. I think we have as decent chance of the game going over if we can get some early goals and put pressure on the opponent.

10* over 5

under 5 goals

We won with game one as we had Chicago and the under. I think we could get a psuh with a 3-2 type og game but my call is for a final score of 2-1. Both goalies are very good.

Chi 2

LA 1

10* under 5

under 7 runs

Zack Greinke is 5-0 with an ERA of 2.31 while Zimmerman for the Nationals is 201 with an ERA of 3.08. Washington is a pitcher's park. Ryan Zimmerman is out with an injury for the home team and so is Bryce Harper. Jayson Werth can do some damage for Washington but I think we see an under on Monday.

3-2 final score is my prediction.

10* under 7

over 10.5

We saw a 10-3 game on Friday and now the Rockies have 20 overs/9 unders. The Mets have Murphy, Wright, Young and Granderson while Colorado has Blackman, Arenadom Troy T., Morneau, Dickerson and Barnes all over .300. The ball travels well at Coors Field. The Colorado starter allowed 6 runs in his last home game.

Hopefully, the Mets can provide a few runs and we see a 6-5 or 7-4 final.

10* Mets/Rockies over 10.5

NHL
5* NY Rangers/Pittsburgh over 5

These two played 4-3 and 5-2 games this year. The last 6 meetings have seen 7, 7, 7, 6, 3 and 7 goals. The first round saw plenty of overs and I expect to see some unders in the second round but it is hard to pass on 5 goals with Pittsburgh involved. The Rangers should have tired legs after playing a 7 game series and the Pens played many games with Colu,bus that ended 4-3. Pitt can score as well as allow goals.

5* over 5

over 5 goals

These two have played 4 overs so far and reached 9, 7, 9 and 9 goals in those game. Quick and Niemi have not played well as goalies. LA's last few have seen 9,7,9,9,7,3 and 7 while San Jose's are at 9,7,9,9,5 and 6 goals. The games have been wide open. LA is down 3-1 in games so they will push it and hopefully if it doesn't win we get a push at 3-2.

10* over 5

under 8.5

Mark Buehrle is 4-0 with an ERA of0.64 while Jake Peavy has a solid ERA of 3.33. Boston has 10 unders in its last 12 on the road and Buehrle has 21 unders, 4 overs and a push in his last 26 starts and 7 of the last 8 meetings has stayed under.

Boston is off some high scoring games with the Yankees and moves to Toronto, who played some high scores with the Orioles.

Hopefully, we see a 4-3 type of game.

Boston 3

Toronto 4

10* under 8.5

The San Diego Padres play in Petco Park, which is a pithcer's ballpark and today's game will be played in Washington DC, which has seen 54% unders in the last 2 seasons. SD has played 63% unders on the road and we see Stults vs. Zimmerman today. I think  we see a 3-2 type of game. Hopefully, you can get this at under 7.5 as some books have under 7.

SD 2

Wash 3

10* under 7

Under 215

 

The last game went inot overtime and ended up going way over the total. I expect both teams to play better defense and be more focused on that side of the ball. Lamarcus Aldridge went wild in Game One so I expect Houston to play him on Wednesday.

Take a look at the under tonight.

10* under 215 

10* over 5 goals

These two played a 4-3 OT game on Wednesday as the Canadiens deserved to win as they outshot the home team 44-25. Goalies Price and Lindback were just average in that game as Montreal pushed and played as you would expect the Lightning to do on the offensive side.

Montreal did have 29 overs to go with 42 unders and the last 8 meetings have seen 7, 4, 3, 3, 5, 7, 7, and 7 goals. I think we see at least 5 goals in a 3-2 game that will result in a push but I like our chances to see 6 goals.

10* over 5 goals

under 7

 

Milwaukee pitcher Gallardo has an ERA of 0.96 while Pittsburgh's started Edison Volquez's ERA is 1.29. Milwaukee is off to a solid start and the Pirates are a light hitting team. Look for a 3-2 final score that stays under.

10* under 7 runs

The opening game of the playoffs should be close to the vest. Pittsburgh is known for offense and Sidney Crosby but Columbus is a solid defensive team. I think we see a 3-2 final that stays under 5.5.

Columbus 2

Pitt 3

10* under 5.5 goals

over 7.5 runs

Homer Bailey faces Wandy Rodriguez in Cincinnati tonight. The Reds lost 2 of 3 to Tampa Bay but did win in a blowout yesterday 12-4. They are led by Joey Votto but are just 4-8 so far. Pittsburgh just got swept at Milwaukee and are 6-6.

Bailey has allowed 4 runs in both starts and pitched in 7-5 and 7-6 games and his ERA is 7.71 while Wandy has allowed 3 and 4 runs and his ERA stands at 5.73.

Hopefully both teams can score and we see a 5-3 type of game.

10* over 7.5 runs

Fresno State at Siena
11:30am Saturday
10* under 136.5

These two teams meet for the CBI title. It is tied 1-1 after Siena won at Fresno 61-57 (118) on Monday. They played at Siena on Wednesday and it ended 89-75 as the Bulldogs had notheing to lose and jumped ahead quickly and controlled the pace. Fresno State was 23-36 from the field and 35-43 from the FT line. There were 67 free throws shot Wednesday but only 30 on Monday.

Siena has played unders 25-8-1 in their last 34. This game is being played at their small on campus facility instead of their regular arena. That does concern me some but this game will be played at 11:30am (which is 8:30am Pacific time for the road team).

Fresno State's previous road games:

at UTEP 61-56 (117)
at San Jose State 69-56 (125)

I won't be shocked by an over and since FSU is favored by one point there is a decent chance for OT but I like the under in this early game that will be for the CBI title. GL!

10* under 136.5

Murray State is the home team and averages 150 ppg with their opponent.They have lost just one home game and that was back in Novemeber to MTSU by 18. Yale plays mostly low scores in the Ivy League but their last few games have seen 137, 137, 141 and 137.

Yale is led by Sears at 16.8 ppg but he is questionable with an inury while Duren is PG and at 13.5 while next is Cotton at 8.5 ppg.

Murray State scorers:

Payne 16.6
Williams 14.8
Sapp 13.5
Moss 13
Fields 10
Fairell 7 ppg/7 rbs

I think we see a game that ends around 140 points scored as the home team has put up 86, 85 and 98 in the last three games and made a nice amount of 3's.

over 136.5

under 135

We won with the under on Monday night and will shoot for the under tonight as Siena has been an under machine most of the year. They had to travel to Fresno and now back to New York in the span of 4 days. This game looks to be at their on campus facility that seats less than 5000 people.

Siena is a 1 point favorite so I hop we don't see overtime.

Hopefully, both teams will be in the mid-60's and we see an under.

10* under 135

over 159

Yale plays in the Ivy League and sees Columbia, Brown, Harvard, Princeton and the same eastern teams most of the time but now they get to play at VMI and their high powered offense. VMI's tourney games have seen 182, 201 and 210 points with their opponents. VMI has 3 players (Covington, Peterson and Glasgow) score in the 18-20 range and some of their low scoring games were in their conference tourney as well as an 80-50 loss at Clemson.

Yale should enjoy playing a fast paced game as they did reach 155 at Lafayette and 93-77 (170 points) in the opener with C. Conn State. Last year saw them reach 160 with Nevada and 175 with small school Albertas Morgan. They are led by Sears (17 ppg) and Duren 13.3 ppg.

I won't be shocked by a low scoring game but think we see a score in the 160's with VMI playing.

10* over 159

under 139

Siena has 8 overs and 24 unders this year and has to travel all the wall to California to play this game which is the best two out of three series. The Siena Saints last few games have reached 110, 106, 121, 136, 124, 142, 129 and 130 while the Fresno State Bulldogs have combined to total 135, 128, 117, 170, 120 and 125. I think we see in the 132 to 136 range that stays under.


10* under 139

under 6.5

Strasburg should be hard to hit with his great stuff and Dillon Gee is a good solid starter for the Mets. Opening Day in NY should end 3-2 so take a look at the under as it takes awhile for the offense to catch up with the defense.

Wash 3
NYM 2

10* under 6.5 runs

under 137.5

There should be pressure in this Sweet 16 game as Baylor has a nice zone with players that have amazing length and Wisconsin will be patient to find the gaps and settle for long 3's from Ben Brust. Baylor has Isiah Austin to block shots inside and rebound and the Bears were able to slow down Nebraska and Creighton and held them to 16 and 20 first half points.

Wisconsin under Bo Ryan plays solid defense but usually scores in the 60's but they have been uptempo this year. Both teams games averaged near 142 but I think we see 132 to 134 points and under.

10* under 137.5

under 163

I am suggesting a play on the under since it is so high and will be played at Ohio. VMI is an 8 point underdog and on the road. VMI did play a game in the 130's at Clemson. VMI does play some weak teams like UNC Asheville, Radford, High Point and Liberty. The Keydets averaged 170 ppg with their opponent while the Bobcats average 137 ppg with their opponent.

Ohio did play a 164 point game with Western Michigan, 166 with Toldeo and 154 with UMass. Their last few games made it to 110, 126, 160, 118 and 140.

VMI scorers:

Cevington 20
Peterson 19.7
Glasgow 18.5
next is 6.8

I won't be shocked to see a very high score but I think there is a good chance we see a game in the 84-76 game that still stays under by a few points.

10* VMI/Ohio under 163

Radford at ODU
7pm Monday
over 140

Radford averages 78 ppg and played in the Big South while ODU averaged 63 ppg in the Conference USA. Redford lost badly to bigger programs in the state of Virginia as they lost by 25 to Va Tech and lost by 12 and 13 to VMI. They lost to Hampton by 27 as well. Looking at recent Radford games they have played some high scores:

96-92 (188) Oregon State
96-87 (183) UNCA
78-73 (151) Pre
87-83 (170) Liberty
82-78 (160) Campbell

Radford had 3 players score 20+ at Oregon State and have 4 players average double figures:

Green 17
Price 13
Anderson 11.5
Davis 10.5

ODU just beat South Dakota State 72-65 and put up 48 at the half. ODU has been playing average teams like UTEP, FAU, FIU, La Tech, MTU, So Miss, Marshall, Tulane and Rice. Now they play a team they can score against and should have their attention after scoring 96 on the road against major conference team.

ODU is led by:

Bacote 15.9 ppg
Batten 10.9
Palmore 10
Ross 9.5
Mosley 7

The Monarchs are 17-17 and have nothing to lose by playing a fast paced game with the Highlanders. ODU didn't play many high scoring games but has reached 72 and 73 in recent home wins.

My guess is we see a 77-68 type of score that goes over.

Radford/ODU
over 140

Under 160

Both teams can score as UNC aaveraged 146 ppg with their opponent while Iowa State was at 156. Iowa State is without their third leading scorer due to an injury but still has Deandre Kane for Fred Hoiberg's squad that can score inside and inside the lane.

UNC has Marcus Paige to make 3's and Leslie McDonald can get hot but the senior made just 35% of this FG's this season. JP Tokoto is a decent defender but not much of an outside threat and Nate Britt is a playmaker who scores just 5 ppg. JM McAdoo and Brice Johnson are decent scorers inside as well. ISU will be smart to play a zone and keep an eye on Paige from 3's.

The teams both played on Friday night and the Tar Heels play 22 hours later and could show some fatigue. All we need is a slow pace for a short time and we see a game in the 150's and under.

10* under 160

over 143

UNC likes to play fast under Roy Williams. UNC likes to foul late if they are down. They have been scoring points in the second half as Marcus Paige has been a second half player. They are led by McAdoo, Paige, McDonald, Meeks and Brice Johnson.

Providence has scored 154, 153 and 161 after their lst game which was just 123 points. UNC has played 155 with Pitt and 174 with Duke in its last two games.

Bryce Cotton is a solid scorer for the Friars.

Look for a game close to 148 and over.

10* over 143

over 154.4

It is a lot of points but I think we can get the over. Creighton is led by senior Doug McDermott and he is the nation's leading scorer. ULL is an athletic bunch that just beat Georgia State is a close one last week.

Ethan Wragge can make 3's for the Blue Jays as he was 8-8 in one Villanova game.

Creighton 87
ULL 72

10* over 154.5

Plenty of pressure in the first round games in Dayton, Ohio. And this is the opener set to begin at about 6:40pm. MSM's is a high scoring team that averages 154 ppg while Albany is at 131 ppg. Albany's games have reached 119, 125, 142, 141, 114, 105, 137, 140, 121 and 129 so they haven't been involved in lots of high output games. These two did play two seasons ago (Dec. 2011 and it was 65-64).

I won't be shocked to see an over but like the under set at 142.

10* under 142

Red Dog Sports

Monday:

NHL
10* LA/Phoenix under 5
LA has 17 overs and 35 unders. Their first meeting ended 3-0. The last 7 meetings have seen 5 unders, 1 over, 1 push. LA has one overs, 6 unders and a push in its last 8 and the Coyotes have 2 overs/4 unders in their last 6. Hope to see a 2-1 type of game that stays under.

Phoenix 1
LA 2

10* under 5 goals

under 140.5

UNC just lost at Duke in a high scoring game that ended 93-81 (174 points). The Tar Heel games before that ended with 142 vs. Notre Dame and 116 with Va Tech. These two played at UNC and ended with 145 points last month. UNC has talked about playing better defense after the game with the Blue Devils and now plays Pittsburgh on a neutral floor. Pitt has scored more points lately but did have a game in the 80's with Cincinnati, 93 with Virginia, 114 with Syracuse and 125 with BC.

The Tar Heels have Paige to shoot 3's as well as McDonald but don't shoot free throws well.

Look for the under on Friday.

10* under 140

under 157.5

These two meet ijn their conference tournament where they played a 60-57 game last year. They played an 80-77 game this year but it went into overtime and was 71-71 (142 points) after regulation. Manhattan games avergae 77-70 (147) while Iona's are at 84-77 (161). Iona has 19 unders/6 overs/1 push in the last 27 games on Monday. Look for the under to profit tonight.

under 157.5

Over 5.5.

The two teams combined for 66 overs/48 unders this season. After the Olympic Break we have seen over 62% overs. The two did combine to score 6 and 7 goals between them back in the 2012-13 season. Columbus reached 9 and 7 goals in recetn games while Toronto has 7 and 9 goals combined with their opponent (in OT). Hopefully, we see a 4-2 type of game and over the total.

10* over 5.5

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Memphis vs. Oklahoma City
10* under 192

Oklahoma City has lost some recent games and given up plenty of points. The Thunder have spoken about playing better defense. The last 2 meetings have reached 163 and 177 points. Take the under as Oklahoma City and Memphis play a game in the 180's on Friday night.

10* under 192

Syracuse has 6 overs/14 unders while Mad. is at 11/11. Syracuse averages 128 ppg with their opponents while Syracuse is at 139. The Terps played 131 with Wake Forest and 114 with Virginia but this game will be at Maryland and some of their home games have been high scoring. However, the Orange are off losses to BC and Duke and should focus on defense.

Maryland has 6 unders in the last 8 Monday games.

10* under 131.5

These two have played unders in 16 of the last 21 meetings. Iona is a high scoring team but on the road and last year's game at Rider ended 67-62 (129 points) and the meeting at Iona this year was 78-71 (149). Rider's last feww games have seen 133, 155, 143, 129, 124, OT, 118, 122 and 146. Hopefully, we see a 80-74 score that stays in the 150's for an under.

10* under 160.5

Kenpom has this game ending 79-78 for 157 points. UNC likes to play fast and Duke can as well. UNC has Paige to make 3's and shoot FT's aand JM McAdoo did not score in the FSU game and looks to bounce back at the Dean Dome. JMM is a poor FT shooter and that does concern me. Brice Johnson and Kennedy Meeks and JP Tokoto are decent scorers as well.

Duke has inside/outside threat Jabari Parker. Quin Cook and Andre Dawkins can make 3's and Rodney Hood scores close to 14 ppg. Amile Jeffereson and Rashad Sulaiman has been hot lately. Duke leads the nation in 3-pt. percentage and should get open looks.

I think we see late points and a game in the mid-150's for an over.

10* over 151

over 128.5

It is always sary playing Virginia to go over the total but the Cavs have played well this year. They have had low scores agianst weak teams like JMU, Navy and Hampton. Their early loss at home by 48-38 was an ugly mess. In the last few home games, not counting state rival Va Tech they have scored 77, 76, 78 and 74 points. Last 4 home ACC games:

BC 77-67 (144)
UNC 76-61 (137)
FSU 78-66 (144)
WF 74-51 (125)

Last year's home game with the Terps ended 54-54 before OT but the game at Maryland was in the 140's.

Maryland ACC games have seen at least 138 points except for an 121 game with NC State. 154, 138, 140, 145, 162, 121, 140, 146, 138 and 138 have been the totals of conference games.

Maryland scorers:

Wells 15 ppg (49% FG)
Allen 12 ppg (scored 32 last game and is from Woodbridge, VA)
Layman 12
Smotcycz 11
Faust 9.8

UVA has both Brogdon and Harris shooting 40% from 3's. Here are the Cavalier scorers:

Brogdon 12
Harris 11.3
Anderson 9.5
Gil 7.8
Tobey 7

Hopefully, Maryland can score enough to get this over. The Terps have 5 players that score close to double figures. Virginia has seen 9 overs/2 unders in the last 11 home games.

10* over 128.5

under 135 or best line out there

Duke played 113 at Miami and 131 at Clemson while Syracuse plays a quirky zone with their last 8 games ending with 124, 116, 113, 128, 102, 124 and 93 points combined with their opponent.

Duke plays solid defense as well. The Orange will be prepared for where Andre Dawkins and Parker are at all times especially after Duke's impressive win at Pitt.

10* under 135

under 136

These two played a high scoring game at Minny last year but it was 53-51 at Nebraska and their game two years ago reached 130 points. Nebraska has just two players averaging over 10 ppg and they have played unders in 20 of their last 26 Sunday games. Nebraska in Big Ten:

112 PSU
130 Ohio state
134 Purdue
141 Mich (Mich shot 62% and Neb 53%)
137 Ohio State
124 Iowa

Minnesota has one of their top scorers out.

I think we see an under on Sunday afternoon.

10* under 136

Over 196.5

These two have played two overs so far this season reaching 203 and 207 points. Detroit has 29 overs/12 unders on the year. The lead8ing scorers in the game should be Stuckey, Josh Smith, Knight, Henson, Sanders and Mayo. Take the over.

over 196.5

under 129.5

These two have played their share of overs lately but Miami is a solid defensive team that has played some low scoring ACC games so far:

98, 113, 120, and 93 in conference and even played 109 with Nebraska in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.

If Duke jumps ahead they could force the pace but this game is at Miami.

UNDER 129.5

Take Winnipeg and Anaheim over the total at 5.5 goals.

The last 6 for Winnipeg have seen 5, 7, 6, 9, 6 and 11 goals combined with their opponent while the Ducks have reached 5, 6, 10, 1, 8, 7, 7, 7, 7 and 9 goals in their last 10 games. Hopefully, we see a 4-2 final score that goes over.

10* over 5.5 goals

under 5.5

These two have combined for 42 overs and 46 unders. The last 6 meetings have produced 5,5,2,5,1 and 3 goals. The NY Rangers last few games have seen 1,3,5,5 and 5 goals combined with their opponent.

Look for a 3-2 final that stays under the total.

Wash 2
NYR 3

10* under 5.5 goals

under 56

This game is to see who goes to the super bowl from the AFC. The last meeing went into OT and made it into the 60's to go over easily. So far, 6 of the playoff games have stayed under as both Indy games were the ones to go over the number.

Denver can run the ball with Lynch and Ball while New England has had solid running action from Blount and that will use up some clock as the offenses will try to control the ball and keep the other team's offense off the field.

Surely we have great QB's that will put up points but all it takes is for one offense to struggle on a few possessions and we get an under. A 30-24 game stays under the number and so does a 27-24 game.

I think we see an under on Sunday with so much at stake. The total was at 55 but now at 56 at most sportsbooks.

10* under 56

under 123.5

Kenpom as this game at 58-56 (114 points). FSU is off a high scoring home game while Miami has played some ugly games, such as the 49-44 one at Syracuse and 63-57 (120) at UNC. Their game at Va Tech went to overtime and ended with 121 scored. FSU has some 115, 126, 112, 97 points games as well as the recent high scoring one.

Miami has 120, 93, 119, 119, 121 and 109.

Look for an under.

10* under 123.5

under 46

New Orleans has played under in their last 6 on the road. They were successful last week due to a decent running game even though Drew Brees is a great QB but he has better numbers at home than on the road. SAeattle runs 55% of the time and has the #1 defense in the NFL. I think we see a score in the low 40's and under.

10* under 46

Take over 5.5 on Tuesday.

These two have combined for 47 overs and just 33 unders and Edmonton's last few games have reached 8, 7, 6, 7, 7, 2 and 8 goals with their opponent. The last meeting saw a 6-0 win that ended going over. Hopefully, the Oliers can score a few and we get a 4-2 final.

STL 4
Edm 2

10* over 5.5

under the total.

These two are playing on New Year's Day and both can struggle on offense and play solid defense. Jeff Jones has the Monarchs playing better than anticipated as they did win at UNCW and William and Mary is off a bad loss at WVU.

Look for an game in the upper 120's and under.

10* under 133

Go with under the total. Both can score points but Tony Romo is out and the Cowboys should look to run and use up clock. Kyle Orton looks to start for Dallas and he has very little experience. The Cowboy's defense will need to step up vs. a decent QN Nick Foles who played well in place of Michael Vick. The Eagles defense has gotten better and I think we see a game in the 40's that stays under.

under 53

Take the under in this early game on Christmas Day. Brooke Lopez is out and he provides inside scoring for his team. The Bulls are without Derrick Rose and the Nets are one of the lowest scoring teams in the NBA. I think we see about 182 points scored so take a look at the under.

Merry Christmas!

10* under 187.5

NCAA-F | Dec 23 '13
Ohio vs East Carolina Total
62

NFL
Chicago vs. Philadelphia
8:30pm

10* over 53.5

These two have combined for 18 overs and just 10 unders as Chicago has 10 overs and 4 unders and here are their last 4 totals:

69
73
43
63

The Bears can score as well as give up points. The Eagles have reached 78 and 54 in its last two with their opponent.

Look for close to 60 points scored tonight.


10* over 53.5

Take the over.

Games between AFC and NFC teams have gone over 20-3 in the last 23 meetings. The Bears can score and allow points under coach Marc Tressman. They have forced the least amount of punts in the NFL. The Bears have a second string QB who is playing better than Jay Cutler was. Cleveland has nothing to play for and can go all out on offense.

I think we see a game that makes it to 50 points even if the weather is cold and messy as we saw last week with snow being prevalent at some locations.

My guess is we see a 28-24 final and over.

10* over 43.5

Both teams like to run the ball which can use up clock. Navy has dominated this series lately and is prepared for the attack of the Cadets. Navy's Keenan Reynolds is a solid runner and edecent passer when needed.

I think we see a game in the 31-17 range that stays under the total.

Navy 31
Army 17

10* under 55

over 44.5

This looks to be either 44.5 or 45. NFC vs. AFC games have seen their share of overs as we have seen 41 overs and just 13 unders in 2013 and the last 23 have seen 20 overs/3 unders.

Also, 11 overs/ 1 unders in the last two years when NFC East home team plays non-division team late in the season.

Washington's defense has struggled and KC started 9-0 and lost 3 in a row. Their defense gave up plenty of yards and points agianst decent teams.

The Redskins are just 3-9 SU but RG111 has gotten healthier in the last few weeks and should be able to scramble for extra yards.
I think we see at least 50 points on Sunday afternoon.

under 73.5 as it is supposed to be very cold in Montana on Saturday. This game is set for 2pm eastern. Coastal Carolina has to make the long trek out west to play this game. All it takes is a missed field goal or interception in the end zone and we see an under.

under 73.5

over 161

UNC and UAB played last year and it ended with 182 points scored. The Blazers are coached by former UNC assistant Jerod Haase. When UNC played ECU last year they went over the total easily as the Pirates are coached by former Tar Heel Jeff Lebo.

UAB has a fast paced guard (Frazier) who can score 15 to 20 points and UNC has McAdoo and Marcus Paige even though they will be without Hairston and McDonald again.

I think we see a game in the mid-160's and over.

10* over 161 points

Kentucky just played a very high scoring game with UTSA at home but their game with Robert Morris ended with a score in the 130's. This is a Monday night game and the Wildcats have a Wednesday game on deck. Ky should be able to play some backups since they are favored by 21.

Cleveland State is not a good offensive team. Let's call for a game in the low 150's.

under 159

over 45 points

We get a matchup between the NFC and AFC conferenence members and thses games have seen close to 75% go over. Indy has a nice QB in 2nd year Andrew Luck out of Stanford. Arizona has Carson Palmer, who has been up and down but has solid passing numbers and led by great receiver Larry Fitzgerald. Look for a game to reach close to 50 points and go over.

over 45

Take under 155.

Kenpom has the game 83-62 (145). UNCA may sscore in the first half but then tire out in the second as this game will be played at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Duke is led by Jabari Parker and Rodney Hood but is mostly young guys. Duke can name the score but I like our chances for an under.

under 155

over 45 points

Take the over as we get the NFC facing the AFC and this set up has seen close to 70% overs this year. Pittsburgh has struggled to run the ball and will have Big Ben tossing the ball all over probably playing catchup as Matthew Stafford has Calvin Johnson to throw to and a decent running game.

The Steelers played solid defense last week but gave up 55 to New England two weeks ago.

Look for over 45 to profit.

10* over 45

under 142

UVA's highest total last year was 131 and that was the home game with UNC. They did play a game that ended with 139 points with Iowa in the postseason and their game with Duke ended with 141 points. The Cavaliers have played 17 unders/5 overs in their last 22 non-conference games.

The game is at UVA and they will try to dictate pace. Tony Bennett is known for defense and a slow pace. VCU is known for playing fast and trying to force teams to play up to their speed.

UVA's game with JMU was 61-41 (102 points) while VCU's game had 154 points. Kenpom's site has this 66-62 (128 points) so I will look for the under.

10* under 142

under the total

Wichita State is a solid squad led by Early and Baker but 13 of their last 17 home games have stayed under so they are used to playing unders. Their first game ended 93-50 for 143 points. Western Ky should be able to play soldi defense and have played unders in 10 of last 11 Monday games even though this looks to start early on Tuesday. The late game may add to a lower score.

WKY had their l;ast few games end with 121, 128, 114, 121 and 134 points. Look for an under in this odd starting time.

10* under 142

over 43.5

This game matches AFC against NFC and we have seen 31 overs and 11 unders in this situation. NYG have Eli Manning and he has been better in recent weeks. Oakland's QB Terrell Pryor can run and pass. He is a threat to be intercepted as well.

I think we see a game in the upper 40's. Take over 43.5 which is available but 44's are at most books.

10* over 43.5

Indy Colts/Houston under 44.5 (8:30pm game)

Houston is #1 in the NFL in yards allowed and the Colts are solid on defense and have 6 overs/21 unders in the last 27 games when the total is set at 49 points or less. The last 5 meetings have stayed under.

10* under 44.5 points

Taking the over in this game. Buffalo has allowed at least 20 in every game allowing 35, 21, 27, 37, 20, 27, 23 and 23 points. KC is 8-0 SU and now faces a weaker defense with a bye next week. They should be able to run Jamaal Charles and let Alex Smith throw his short passes.

The Bills look to start backup (#3) Jeff Tuel as Lewis and Manuel are out but they do get CJ Spiller back. These two played a 35-17 game last year with Cassel and Fitzpatrick at QB.

Buffalo has 6 overs in its last 7 games and KC on the road played 43 points at Tennessee and 42 at Philly.

All we need is a 24-17 game to get over the total.

Thanks and good luck as I expect to bounce back after a losing Saturday.

10* over 40

over 61.5

FSU is at home and ranked third behind Alabama and Oregon. They need a statement game vs. their state rival. QB Jameis Winston has been solid at home and on the road. The team has jumped ahead and allowed the opponents to score as we saw in the NCSU game.

Miami has a decent but erratic QB and running back Duke Johnson has been injury prone lately but the Hurricanes should be able to provide some points to help this get over.

over 61.5

I think we see plenty of points today with PSU leading the way.

This game does start at 12 noon so take note. I think we see at least 60 points.

This total should go up.

10* over 54

Under 53

USC has played some good defense after changing coaches a few weeks ago. They helped us win a nice under play last week in a 19-3 game with Utah. Their game with Notre Dame ended with 24 (14-10) points scored and an earlier game with Boston College was 35-7 (42 points). The Trojans did play one game that was close to 100 points scored.

Oregon State has a solid offense but last week's game with Stanford was 20-12 (32 points) but other games this year were in the 60, 76, 61 and 64 points range.

I won't be shocked by a high score but think we see USC slow it down and try not to get into a run and gun game with the Beavers.

10* under 53