Ottawa has 10 overs and 27 unders and we have had success playing their unders. The last four at home have seen 5, 4, 5 and 4 goals combined with the opponent. Pitt has seen unders in 10 of their last 11 on one day's rest. Malkin and Crosby are out for the Penguins. Take under 5.5.

10* under 5.5

Take under 189.5

The Lakers are without Kobe Bryant while the Spurs are without Manu Ginoboli. LA has slowed it down in the last two games and even their overtime win against Houston stayed under. The guard duo of Steve Blake and Jodie Meeks can slow it down by using time each possession.

SA does have Tony Parker at point guard and Tim Duncan inside as well as Danny Green to make 3's.

I like the under in this playoff game.

under 189.5

Florida at Boston
12:35pm
Rot: #1/2
pick: 10* under 5.5

Take under 5.5 as our TEN STAR. Boston played a 3-2 game Saturday at home and now have 14 overs and 24 unders this year. The last five at home have produced 5, 3, 8, 1 and 5 goals.

Florida has 19 overs and 23 unders this year so combined we have 33 overs and 47 unders.

I think we see a 3-2 final on Sunday. Keep in mind this is an early start.

Fla 2
Boston 3

10* under 5.5

Ottawa has played 10 overs and 26 unders with six unders in a row. The last four meetings (all in 2013) ended with 4, 9, 5 and 3 goals scored. Toronto has played high scores in their last two games (8, 6 goals combined with their opponent). These are two good teams that value defense. My guess is we see a 3-2 final score and an under.

10* under 5.5

Under 5.5

NHL
10* New Jersey/Philadelphia under 5.5 (7:30pm)
Played a 2-1 game recently with Martin Brodeur as goalie for NJ. He is a future Hall Of Famer. NJ recent games: 2,2,9,5,3,1,4 and 5 goals in the last 8. Philly has 6, 10, 1, 4,5 and 5 in its last six games. Hope to see a 3-2 type of game with Brodeur as goalie.

NJ 2
Phil 3

10* under 5.5

10* Detroit/Calgary under 5.5 (9:30pm)

The last four meetings have seen 7, 5, 4 and 5 goals between them. Detroit has reached 3, 5, 5, 1 and 5 goals in the last five games while Calgary has tallied 7, 5, 5, 5 and 4 with their opponent. That's 9 unders/ 1 over in the last 10 games.

I think we see a 3-2 final score and an under.

10* under 5.5

Look for under 5.5 to profit as the Ottawa Senators have 10 overs and 24 unders this year. Carolina is not a potent offensive team and neither is Ottawa. I think we see a 3-2 type of game that stays under on Tuesday night!

Carolina 2
Ottawa 3

10* under 5.5

Under 5.5

These two played an 8-1 match recently at Dallas. I expect to see better defense and a game in the 3-2 range as the season winds down. Chicago has played great this year and has been successful and is one of the favorites to win the Stanley Cup. I expect a 3-2 final score.

10* under 5.5

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Chicago vs. St. Louis
#51/52
12:35pm
10* under 5

I think we see an under in this early Sunday afternoon match. These teams are very good with records of 31-5-0-4 and 23-15-1-1.
The last three meetings have tallied 7, 3 and 5 goals. The Blackhawks last four have reached 5, 1, 8 and 1 goal whike the Blues have scored 5, 2, 1, 1 and 4 goals
combined with their opponent.

Both teams focus on defense and have good goalies.

I think we see a 2-1 game that stays under.

10* under 5 goals

My favorite total for Saturday is under 5.5 in the Toronto/Montreal game set. These teams play good defense and have struggled in the offense side. My guess is we see a 3-2 final score and under. The goalies should do well and keep this under the posted total.

10* under 5.5

15* over the total

These two played a 131-102 (233 points) back on April 1. All 3 meetings have gone over the total with an average of 211 ppg. Charlotte is led by Kemba Walker, Henderson and Josh McRoberts. 7-2 overs in the last 9 meetings between Bucks/Bobcats.

Milwaukee has Brandon Jennings at PG to score and pass the rock. Monta Ellis can score as well for the Bucks.

The season is near an end and tonight is a chance to pad your stats and score points.

over 200

under 206.5 as Denver has Ty Lawson and Gallinini injured. The last 8 meetings have all stayed under 207 points. Denver has 9 unders, 2 overs and a push in its last 12 vs. the west.

Look for the under to profit as Dallas tries to finish .500.

under 206.5

Over is 8-0 in OAK last 8 overall.
Over is 8-0 in OAK last 8 on grass.
Over is 8-0 in OAK last 8 vs. American League West.

LA Angels: Over is 9-0-2 in LAA last 11 games as a favorite.
Over is 8-1 in LAA last 9 games following a loss.
Over is 15-5-3 in LAA last 23 overall

Take over 8 runs as the first two in the series ended with 16 and 14 runs scored. The trends point toward an over as you can see above.

Griffin does have an ERA of 3.00 while Vargas's ERA is just 1.59 but both teams have solid hitters.

Oakland:

Crisp .333
Jaso .360
Lowrie .412
Moss .400
Smith .412

LAA has Trout, Pujols and Josh Hamilton and started the year as World Series favorites.

Look for an over tonight with a game that uses the deisgnated hitter.

over 8 runs

Take the under 5.5 on Thursday.

Boston has 13 overs and 23 unders this year and is the home team. The NY Islanders have played their share of overs but I think we see a 3-2 type of game.

NYI 2
Boston 3

10* under 5.5

under 5.5

Edmonton has 12 overs and 20 unders and are a solid defensive team. Their last three have reached 3, 5 and 4 goals while Phoenix has 2, 4, 6, 4 and 5 in its last few games. The lasr four meetings have 5, 3, 5 and 4 goals.

My guess is we see a 3-2 final.

10* under 5.5

The two have combined for 41 overs and just 33 unders. The two meetings in 2013 have both reached 7 goals. I like the styles of these two teams to lead to an over. My guess is we see a 4-2 final score on Tuesday night. Good luck as always!

10* over 5.5

Under 5.5

I like the under on Monday. These two have combined for 29 overs and 39 unders this year and the last few meetings have seen 5, 3, 6, 5, 4, 5 and 5 goals scored so only one of the last seven meetings have gone over 5.5.

I think we see a 3-2 score on Monday.

10* under 5.5

Louisville vs. Michigan
Monday Night
over 138

The trends point to an over on Monday night:

Over is 12-5-1 in MICH last 18 neutral site games.
Louisville: Over is 11-0 in LOUVILLe last 11 neutral site games.
Over is 9-0 in last 9 overall.
Over is 10-1 in last 11 non-conference games.

The Cardinals last three games have seen 140, 148 and 146 points scored. Both games with Duke were in the mid-140's. Early season games with Kentucky ended 80-77 (157) and Memphis had 165 points. Smith, Siva and Hancock are solid scorers for Louisville while Michign has Trey Burke, Hardaway, Robinson ad McGary. They are a young team but are led by Player of the Year Burke.

I think we see an over on Monday night.

Good luck as always!
Tim/Red Dog Sports

Drury vs. Metro State
4pm EDT Sunday
Division II Title
under 156

These two meet for the Division II national title on Sunday in Atlanta, in Phillips Arena, where the Final Four will take place on Saturday/Monday. The game has usually been played at Springfield, Mass. Both teams played high scoring games in the semifinals but now there will be added pressure going for the title and playing in a big arena on national TV.

The Division 2 title scores have seen 12 of the last 13 stay under 156 points. Last year's game with Western Washington involved only reached 137 points. Metro games average 79-63 (142) as they have 5 scorers in the 11 to 14.7 range and the others are at 2.6 or less.

Drury beat high scoring W Wash 107-97 in the semis and the game before that was 159 points but their two games with Bellarnine made it to 128 and 131. Their average score was 81-64 (145 points). They are led by Alex Hall at 20 ppg and Lockhart at 12.5 ppg. Two others average 10 per game.

We could see plenty of points but 156 is a high total for a title game. Metro beat the highest scoring team (West Liberty) in the country 83-76 (159) and their totals before that were 143, 148, 126, 141, 121 and 157.

I won't be shocked to see an over but like our chances for under 156 on Sunday. I believe CBS will carry this game. GL!

under 156

Take under 5.5.

I think we see a 3-2 type of game and hope for no late empty net goals. Both teams have a solid defense and goaltending.

STL 2
Detroit 3

10* under 5.5

Over 5.5 is my pick.

I have had success playing mostly unders this year but I do look for certain teams to play overs and that includes the Flyers. This game is set for Saturday afternoon. I think we see a 4-2 type of game and an over.

4-2 final score.

10* over 5.5 goals

I like the under 5.5 on Friday night. The last meeting made it to 7 goals but the games before that had 4, 3, 4, 2, 8 and 1 goal scored. Anaheim is the home team and their last few games have seen 7, 4, 3, 3 and 4 goals. I think we see a 3-2 score and under 5.5 in this game.

Dallas 2
Anaheim 3

10* under 5.5

The first game of the series was in California and we saw a game in the 150's but the two teams traveled to Fairfax, Virginia to play Game Two and we saw under win the cash as it was 73-66 (139). The teams shot 65 free throws as GMU had 43 and the Broncos 22.

I think we see the pressure of Game Three and some tired legs after a long season and playing three games in five days.

GMU has just one player (Sherrod Wright) in double figures and they play solid defense under Paul Hewitt while Santa Clara avaerages 142 ppg with their opponent while GMU is at just 133.

I hope we don't see late free throws of OT and get an under.

10* under 147

I like over 5.5.

Every game in the NHL went over on Wednesday night. The Flyers are a team that can score and allow goals. The first two meetings between Philly and Toronto have scores of 4-2 and 5-2. The Flyers last few games have seen total goals of 9, 4, 7, 7 reached with their opponent.

I won't be shocked by an under but I think we see a 4-2 type of game.

over 5.5

under 5.5 is the play.

Anaheim's last four games have reached 4, 3, 4 and 4 goals. The last few meetings have tallied 4, 3, 4, 2, 8 and 1 goals between them. I think we see a 3-2 type of game on Wednesday night so take the under.

Dallas 2
Anaheim 3

10* under 5.5

I like the under in this game as George Mason had to travel out to the west coast to play at Santa Clara on Monday and now is back at home in Fairfax, Virginia. GMU only has one double figure scorer (Sherrod Wright) and will need to play solid defense to contain the visitors, who are one point underdogs.

10* under 148

Under 5.5

Sidney Crosby is injured and that will affect the offense of the Pittsburgh Pengins. Their last few games have reached just 2, 4, 1, 3, 6, 3, 3, 3 and 4 goals. They have three shutouts in the last three games. The last few games with the Buffalo Sabres have gone over but I like our chances for a 3-1 type of game that stays under.

15* under 5.5

Take the under as these two will be playing on a neutral floor in New York City after playing at campus locations. Baylor and BYU can put up plenty of points but the game will be one of the key games set for national TV on Tuesday night. I think we see an under with the pressure involved.

under 153

Take the under as George Mason and Santa Clara are playing the best two of three and GMU has to travel all the way to California. The Patriots only have one player who averages double figures (Sherrod Wright). Coach Paul Hewitt is known more for defense than offense.

This should be a good series as the next two will be played in Fairfax, Virginia.

I think we see a game in the upper 130's or low 140's. Take the under.

10* under 145.5

Take the under 151.

ECU has played three home games in this tourney and the scores have reached 128, 129, and 131 points. They did play and lose a Conference USA tourney game with 151 points scored. The Pirates are well coached by Jeff Lebo and led by Miguel Paul and Sampson.

Evansville is led by Colt Ryan at 20 ppg and they have tallied 167, 158, 156 and 101 in their last four. They did play a 137 point game with Creighton as well as others in the 115 and 125 range.

Look for an under.

under 151

Florida vs. Florida Gulf Coast
9:57pm Friday
#879/880
10* under 135.5

Florida is #3 in allowing points at close to 57 ppg while FFCU has been solid on offense and just won 81-71 (152) and played an over with Georgetown (combining for 146 points) buth their game with Miami made it to 114 points and 117 with Mercer. Others made it to 110, 113, 123 and 110. Brown scores 15 ppg, Thompson 14 and Fieler 12 ppg.

Florida played two games with Kentucky that reached 118 and 121. They did get to 142 with Minnesota but 126 with NW State, 129 in a loss to Mississippi in the SEC Tourney and 112 with Alabama.

I can't believe Billy Donovan will let the Eagles fly high on Friday. I expect solid defense and an under.

10* under 135.5

Loyola at ECU
7pm
#667/668
under 148

Loyola games average 130 and the last few have reached 132 with Kent, 133 with Boston, 107 and 124 while ECU games average 147 but that was because of some high scores with teams like Marshall and Houston. ECU has played solid defense lately with 131 and 129 points in the last two at home.

ECU is well coached by former UNC player Jeff Lebo and gets points from Miguel Paul and Maurice Kemp but they are playing much better defense in the NIT.

Take the under.

5* under 148

UNC's last few games have sailed over this total. Last week's game with Miami went over 160 and the Villanova game was 149 points. Last years game with Kansas was 47-47 at the half and slowed down in the second but still went over and that was with Stilman White at PG.

Kansas' games with 3-point shooting Iowa State ended with 161 and 180 (before OT). UNC does have Bullock and Hairston to shoot 3's and McAdoo to score inside. If UNC is down, they will foul and put the Jayhawks on the line.

Jeff Withey is a key shot blocker for the favorite and McLemore and Young can score too.

over 142.5

Rider at ECU
#537/538
5pm eastern
10* under 143.5

I think we see an under on Saturday. ECU has seen their share of overs this year with 15 overs and 4 unders in the last 19 while Rider has 4 overs and 17 unders this year. ECU games average 148 points while Riders are 127.

ECU is coached by former UNC player Jeff Lebo and they have slid players like Miguel Paul, Ty Armstrong and Maurice Kemp. ECU can score inside and make 3's.

Rider will need to slow it down and stay within striking distance as many games have been played at a snail's pace.

I think we see under 143.5 in this NIT game being played at Greenville, NC at 5pm eastern.

10* under 143.2

I think we see a 3-2 finals score when the Wings and Ducks play late on Frdiay night. Both teams have solid goalies and tend to focus on the defensive side, with checking and forcing the puck to the outside. My guess is it ends 3-2 and we ger an under 5.5.

Prediction: 3-2 so take under 5.5

Take the over as LIU can score and give up points. They played a game with UNC two years ago that ended with 189 points and 156 with Michigan State last year in the NCAA tourney. They have scorers like Olaswere at 18 ppg and Boyd is also at 18 ppg. Garun is at 16. Their last few scores have been 161, 176, 173, 186, 138 with Sacred Heart, 186, 154, 159, 146, 158 points.

JMU is an average team with upperclassmen. They did play a 100-70 game with UCLA to open the year, 146 with Richmond (before OT), 158 with UNCG, 151 with W&M, 143 with Delaware and 145 with Towson. Last year they played a 152 point game at Detroit and 175 with Lasalle and 155 with Rider out of conference.

JMU is led by Reshawn Goins 12.7 ppg, Davis 12 ppg and PG Devon Moore at 11.5 ppg and 5 assists/game.

JMU will try to slow it down and LIU is speed it up. There have been some ugly low scoring games this year and this could be another one but I like our chances for an OVER.

15* over 147

I think we see a 3-2 final score in this eastern conference game set for Monday night. Both teams are average on offense and decent on the defensive side. Goalies will need to step up and hopefully, we don't see an empty net goal if it is 3-2 near the end.

Car 2
NYR 3

5* under 5.5

Maryland vs. UNC
#521
Approximate: 3:30pm
10* over 140

These two did play an over at the Dean Dome that ended in the upper 140's but the game at the Comcast Center ended with close to 120 points scored.

Md is led by Mark Turgeon who focuses on defense and is led by Alex Len inside as well as Dez Wells, who had 30 last night vs. Duke in an impressive win where they put up 85 points as a team.

P'Shon Howard, Jake Layman and Nick Faust can add points for the the underdog Terps.

UNC went over with FSU yesterday by a few points. The Tar Heels are 20-10 ATS this year and will be happy not to see Duke as they were 0-2 vs. the Devils. UNC likes to run with Roy Williams as coach and led by inside player James McAdoo, as well as Reggie Bullock and PJ Hairston. Marcus Paige is a freshman PG for the Tar Heels.

Hopefully, we see some late points and maybe an OT to get extra points. Take over 139.

10* UNC/Md over 140

These to have combined for 26 overs and just 10 unders. The last four metings (in 2012 and 2013) all ended over. These two are both located in the city of Houston. Rice will try to slow down but Houston will speed it up and they are the better team. I think we see 148 points scored.

over 143.5

Wright State at Valpo
#581/582
9pm
10* over 121.5

The game is at Valpo. Both games went over this total as we saw the two meetings end with 129 and 132 points. Valpo averaged 134 ppg while Wright was at 119. 10 of the last 14 meetings went over. These teams have been hot ATS as they are a combined 35-22 ATS in 2013.

I think we see mid-120's for an over.

10* over 121.5

Tampa Bay vs. Florida
7pm
10* over 5.5

Tampa has played 16 overs and just 7 unders this year. The two meetings in 2013 have reached 11 and 7 goals. TB can score and allow goals as well as any team in the NHL. I hope to see a 4-3 type of game on Tuesday. Take over 5.5 and good luck as always and thanks for choosing RED DOG!

10* over 5.5 (TB/FLA)

Princeton vs. Penn
over 124

I usually look for playing unders in the Ivy League, especially when the Columbia Lions had a streak of 17 unders in a row in recent years.

Princeton looked like they were in the driver's seat to win the league but surprise losses ended that. They now play on the road at Penn. The Tigers have played 16 overs, 5 unders and a push in their last 22 away from home. The average Princeton game score is 64-58 (122 points) while Penn's is 63-68 (131). They played an earlier game that ended 65-53 (118) but last year's game at Penn reached 149 points.

Princeton's last few on the road reached 147 at Brown and 137 at Yale. They have nothing to lose but to go out and try to win tonight. They are led by Ian Hummer's 16 ppg on 52% FG and Koon 10 ppg on 54% FG.

Penn's last few games:

Yale 144
Brown 130
Harvard 147
Dartmouth 133
Columbia 99
Cornell 150

Penn is led by Cartwright 14 ppg and Hicks 10 ppg. Princeton may come out and play great defense after playing poorly this past week but there is no pressure on either team so I expect to see some points if they can make some 3's.

over 124

Take over 5.5 as 3 of the last 4 meetings have gone over 5.5 as they have played games reaching 6,5,8 and 8 goals.

They have combined for 31 overs and just 19 unders.

I think we see a 4-2 game.

over 5.5

Columbus at Chicago
#53/54
8:30pm
10* under 5.5 goals

Look for the under to profit on Friday night. Chicago won 3-0 last night and now has 5 overs and 14 unders this year and have not lost. They have 16 wins and 3 draws and both goalies are playing very well.

Columbus has 8 overs and 11 unders. They struggle to score but play decent defense. I hope to see their goalie step up and play well in the Windy City. I think we see a 3-2 type of score that stays under.

Col 2
Chicago 3

10* under 5.5

Take the under.

UNC avaerages 147 and Clemson is at 127. Looking at Tiger home games we see ACC scores reaching 88, 115, 123, 147, 104, 103 and 137. Clemson gets 12.5 ppg from Booker, 10.5 from McDaniels and 10 from Milton Jennings. They play solid defense and try to win by slowing it down. They are a solid .500 team at 13-13 while UNC has 19 wins.

The Tar Heels did play a 128 points game with Georgia Tech. Clemson has played 9 unders, 3 overs and one push on THursdays. UNC with Coach Roy Williams likes to play fast but I think we see them play to Clemson's pace as that will keep them in the game.

Thanks and good luck from RED DOG SPORTS!

15* under 135

Colorado at San Jose
#17/18
10:30pm
10* under 5.5

I like the under 5.5 tonight. Colorado has 6 overs and 9 unders while San Jose has 4 overs and 12 unders. These two have combined for unders 21 of 31 games so far in 2013. Both teams play solid defense and have good goalies. I think we see a 3-2 final that stays under.

Col 2
SJ 3

10* under 5.5

Under 5.5 on Sunday in this game.

Both have played 5 overs and 9 unders this year. That's a combined 10 overs and 18 unders. The last four meetings have seen 3, 5, 5,and 5 goals. My guess is we see a 3-2 game on Sunday.

Col 2
Anaheim 3

10* under 5.5

Take the under as these two are rivals in the Ivy League. Haravrd has seen the under profit 46-22-1 in the last 69 road games. Greg Mangano is no longer inside for Yale. The last few meetings have reached 131, 117 and 100 points. The Crimson of Harvard are no longer a dominant offensive team as they were the last few seasons.

I think we see a game in the upper 120's that stays under.

10* under 133.5

I like the under as these two have already played once and it was high scoring. NCSU is not very deep. The 158.5 total is very high for college hoops this year. UNC is favored by 5.5 and has trouble making FT's if they are up late in the game.

I think we see a game in the low 150s. Take the under.

10* under 158.5

I like under 5.5 as our pick for Friday night. Chicago has seen the under profit in 7-1-1 in their last 9 games. The two teams have combined for 9 overs and 20 unders as one has 4 overs/10 unders while the other has 5 overs and 10 unders.

Both play solid defense and goaltending.

I think we see a 3-2 final score for an under.

10* under 5.5

#53/54
Winnipeg/Carolina
7pm
10* under 5.5

Take under 5.5 on Thursday as Carolina has some key injuries (Skinner, McBain) as the Hurricanes have played totals of 3 and 4 goals in their last two while Winnipeg has played 6 overs and 9 unders this season. The Jets have seven unders in a row with scores reaching only 3, 5, 4, 5, 1, 5, 5 goals.

Hopefully, we see a 3-2 final with an under winning the cash.

10* under 5.5

Take the over 5.5 as our top hockey pick for Wednesday. This is a rivalry game and anyhting can happen but I like the offense of Pittsburgh as well as the structure of the Flyers when they control the puck. I think we see a game in the 4-2 range.

Phil 2
Pitt 4

10* over 5.5

I like the under 5.5 on Tuesday night. Saint Louis has lost 7 in a row and San Jose should show some fatigue after travel to get to Missouri to play an early night game.

I think we see a 3-2 game that stays under the total.

10* under 5.5

Look for the under to profit as goalie Robert Luongo has been tough between the pipes. The last 12 meetings have seen 8 unders, 2 overs and 2 pushes. I think we see a 3-2 final and an under 5.5

under 5.5

Take the over as they scored 301 last year and neither team plays much defense in this all-star game. 10 of the last 14 have gone over. Look for 300 points on Sunday.

10* over 291

Take over 5.5 as the Pens are a solid offense team that can score and one of the favorites to win the Cup in 2013. They like to chase the puck and can give up goals as well.

If 3-2 late there is a solid chance for an empty net goal.

10* over 5.5

Take the under. They played a 2-1 game recently in the end of January. Ottawa has played 3 overs and 8 unders and the Pens have played 3 unders in a row. I won't be shocked by an over but hope to see a 3-2 score tonight for an under.

Ott 2
Pitt 3

10* under 5.5

Take under 131.

The last two at Mich State have ended with 118 points. Last year they played games of 118 and 119. MSU games average 129 ppg which MIchigan's are at 137 but that includes blowouts and nonconference games vs. weak foes.

MSU plays great defense under Tom Izzo while the Wolverines have solid scorers like Trey Burke, Robinson and Hardaway.

Hopefully, the home team controls the pace and we see a game in the 120's and under!

Good luck as always!

Red Dog

10* under 131

Look for under 5.5 to profit. Both teams play solid defense and have good goaltending. I won't be shocked by an over but think we see a 3-2 score.

Buffalo 2
Ott 3

10* under 5.5

Notre Dame tends to play unders on the road in the Big East as they are now 3-20 in that respect. Syracuse has lost some recent games on the road and returns home in front of their fans. The Irish do have some injuries to deal with.

The Orange zone can slow things down. Let's hope that both teams strugle from the outside and there are no late FT's.

under 134

Take the under 5.5. These two played a high scoring game last week. I expect them to more cautious on Sunday. NJ goalie Martin Brodeur is one of the best of all time and should play much better than in the 5-4 game we saw recently.

Look for a 3-2 score and under 5.5.

10* under 5.5

Take under 5.5. Both teams tend to focus on defense, especially Minnesota as many of the Stars games have a total set at 5 but we get 5.5 tonight.

Minn 2
Anaheim 3

10* under 5.5

Take the under. Martin Brodeur is a great goalie for the Devils with plenty of experience. I think we see a 3-2 typ of game.

NYI 2
NJ 3

10* under 5.5

Under 5.5 on Wednesday night.

Both teams have played 1 over and 4 unders this year. I think we see 5 goals scored in this matchup. Both are defensive minded teams with solid goalies.

Col 2
Van 3

15* under 5.5

Take under 5.5 as all three meetings stayed under 5.5 last year. Colorado has 1 over and 3 unders so far. Both teams focus on defense and have solid goaltending.

Col 2
Edm 3

10* under 5.5

Take the over 5.5 as the Islanders have totaled 6, 11 and 7 goals with their opponents recently while Winnipeg has been involved with totals of 6in their last two games. Winning and NYI can both score and allow goals. I think we see 6 goals on Sunday.

over 5.5

They play no defense in the Pro Bowl so I would suggest the over even if it is at 83. Hopefully both can reach 40 points and we get close to 90+ points.

over 83

Washington at New Jersey
#5/#6
7pm
10* under 5.5

Take the under 5.5 on Friday night. Washington does have some nice offensive stars like Alex Ovechkin but they are trying to focus more on defense this year under new coach Adam Oates. Last year under Dale Hunter they focused more on the offensive side of the game.

New Jersey has played two unders so far and will be at home. The Caps have played two overs.

Washington 2
NJ 3

10* under 5.5

Toronto vs. Orlando
#501/502
7pm
15* over 199.5

Orlando had a psuh in their last game but are on a nice over streak, going above the total in 12 of 13 games. They are getting good outside shooting from JJ Redick and other veterans.

Toronto has played well lately, with a victory in Miami earlier in the week. Bargnani is still out but they have been getting points inside from Ed Davis, former UNC Tar Heel.

Orlando has 22 overs and 15 unders this year.

I think we see over 200 points so take the ove.

15* over 199.5

Over 5.5

I think we see a game in the 4-2 range. Alex Ovechkin is one of the top offensive stars in the NHL. The Caps can play offense and focus less on defense. Winnipeg is an average team that will struggle to keep up.

Winn 2
Wash 4

over 5.5

Chicago at Phoenix
10pm
under 5.5

Take under 5.5. Both teams have solid goalies and focus on defense. I think we see a 3-2 final score that stays under 5.5.

Phoe 3
Chicago 2

10* under 5.5

Take the over. Carolina is going to be a team that can score and allow goals. WE get an over/under of 5 and there should be more 5.5's in most games with Carolina. Florida did play plenty of unders last year. Look for 3-2 at least for a push as a worst case scenario but I think we see 6 or 7 goals.

over 5

Take the under as the last 8 meetings have stayed under. Tennessee played an ugly game in the 70's but their game with Memphis was way OVER as the Tigers jumped ahead and the Vols had to score.

Kentucky just lost at home to Texas A&M and should focus on defense.

I think we see a game in the 70-61 range that stays under.

under 135

Houston at New England
4:30pm
10* over 48

Take the over. We saw plenty of action on Saturday with lots of points as both sailed over the total. New England can put up points quickly led by the passing game of Tom Brady and his realm of targets at the wide receiver positon as well as running backs out of the backfield.

Bill Belichick has been an offensive genius and able to allow Brady to make the right decisions from the QB position.

Houston has played poorly lately but should go all out if the get behind. Matt Schaub is a decent QB with Arian Foster at RB.

I think we see 50 to 55 points on Sunday for an over.

10* over 48

Miami at UNC
7pm
10* under 141.5

I think we see an under. Miami will need to be physical as Butler, Texas and UVA were in wins. The Tar Heels are 0-1 in the ACC but have not lost at home and beat ranked UNLV about 12 days ago.

Reggie Johnson is out for Miami but they have solid players like Kenny Kadji inside and guards Durand Scott, Shane Larkin and Rion Brown. Miami played a game with Arizona in the 120's so I expect them to use clock.

UNC could send this over with late free throws or if they can make 3's and jump ahead early but I like a game in the 130's.

10* under 141.5

Take under 189 as Memphis has played 11 overs and 21 unders. Golden State is at home and fresh, as they have been off for a few days. I think the Grizzilies can slow down Curry and Company. Their fresh legs should help them to focus on defense. Both teams are playing at a .600 clip and should want to win.

I think we see a 94-90 type of game for an under.

under 189

Red Dog Sports

college basketball
UNC at Virginia
8pm est (January 6, 2013)
under 133.5

UNC at Virginia
8pm Sunday
under 134

The last 8 meetings have gone under. Virginia is known for defense. The game at UVA ended 54-51 last year and that was with Harrison Barnes, Tyler Zeller and Kendall Marshall playing for the Tar Heels and Mike Scott for UVA. We get UNC averaging 153 ppg and Virginia at 115 ppg.

I think we see a game in the upper 120's for an under.

10* under 134

Take the under as Tennessee is the home team and likes to keep scores low as one could see from their games with Virginia and Georgetown, neither of which surpassed the 100 point barrier. Memphis games do average 140 points per game but they have played a weaker schedule.

I think we see a game in the mid to low 120's for an under.

under 129

college BB
Cal at UCLA
11pm est
pick: under 150

This total opened at 152 and has gone down a few points. This game is the opener for each in their conference (Pac 12). Cal games average 136 points while UCLA's are at 150. Last year's game ended with 136 points. UCLA home games have seen 10 of the last 13 go over and 8 of the last 9 meetings at UCLA have gone over.

I think we see an under since Cal is good on defense. UCLA does have a solid team with Shabazz Mohammed, Larry Drew, David and Travis Wear but many early season games were against below average teams.

10* under 149.5

Take under 76

Both teams have been off for about a month. Oregon is a solid offensive team led by coach Chip Kelly, who may be moving to the NFL. To get to 76 points both teams will need to score often. All it takes is for one off quarter or for one team not to show up and we have a game in the 60's.

I think we see a 38-30 type of game where both teams play well but it stays under by about a touchdown.

under 76

CMU at Michigan
7pm
10* over 137

Take the over as the Wolverines get nice scoring from Tim Hardaway Jr. and Trey Burke. Michigan has a nice mixture of inside and outside players. They just won 100-60. They are well coached by John Bielein. Central Michigan is a solid underdog on Saturday night but played 3 games recently that reached 140+ and two of those were in the 150 range. Their game with Texas State made it to 160 points.

I think we see 140 points tonight so take the over.

CMU 62
Mich 80

10* over 137

I like the under as the Lakers are still trying to put together the pieces of their puzzle with Steve Nash, Dwight Howard, Pao Gasol, Metta World Peace and Kobe Bryant. The Knicks are solid with Raymond Felton, Carmelo Anthony and a solid supporting cast. Tyson Chandler is a good defense player inside for them.

Dwight Howard is good on defense as well. I think we see plenty of points but a focus on defense late in the game with a National TV audience watching on Christmas Day.

under 212.5

Take over 118.5

These two play at the Richmond Coliseum today in the late afternoon. Virginia is known for defense but played a 132 point game with Morgan State last game. ODU games have reached 141, 146, 153, 133, 131, 151, 147, 149 and 133 points. They miss a defensive stopper like Kent Bazemore or Frank Hazzell.

UVA will socre against them as they are led by Joe Harris. They lost Mike Scott from last year but depend on more players this season under Tonny Bennett.

ODU is down and only has one win but get scoring from Donte Hill, freshman Bacote and others who can't shoot straight as they are less than 30% from 3's but the Monarchs should press and force the pace with their style.

I think we see a game in the 70-56 range that reaches close to 126.

over 118.5

Take the under 139.5. Texas has played 11 unders in its last 12 nonconference games. The under has won 9 of the last 12 at home. UNC averages 152 ppg but has played high scoring games with Chaminade, ECU and UAB. Rick Barnes will want to keep it low scoring without myck Kabonga.

I think we see a game in the low 130's and under unless UNC can score quickly and make some 3's.

under 139.5

Over the total. UNC is at home and faces former player Jeff Lebo, who coaches ECU. When UNC faced UAB recently in this situation it ended with 183 points. I think we see close to 155 points scored as Miguel Paul and Robert Sampson can score for ECU and UNC is led by McAdoo, Hairston, McDonald, Bullock, Strickland and Paige.

UNC/ECU over 149

Green Bay at Wisconsin
9pm
under 128.5

These two played a 70-42 (112) game last year with a total set at 116.5 and now they play with the o/u set at 128.5. Both have played Virginia and ended with 118 and 114 points scored in those meetings. Wisconsin just played a 60-50 (110) game with Marquette. WGB averages 137 ppg with their opponent while the Badgers are at 130.

I think we see a game in the low 120's and under.

10* under 128.5

West Va vs. Duquesne
7pm
10* under 137.5

The last three meetings have stayed well under 137.5. This game opened at 139 but has dropped down some. Both teams can score points in certain situations but when facing each other will focus on defense. Bob Huggins coaches the Mountaineers and they like to play good defense.

Here are the last three:

DUQ 61 WVA 64
WVA 68 WVA 49
DUQ 63 WVA 68

I think we see a game in the 132 range so take the under.

10* under 137.5

Take under as the weather will be close to 25 to 30 degrees with good chance of snow. 5 of the last 7 meetings have stayed under. Both teams are solid on offense but we will need 50 points to get beat.

I think we see it end in the low to mid-40's for an under.

under 49.5

Take over 131 in the ODU/VCU game on Friday night. These two have played 17 overs and 5 unders in the last 22 meetings and ODU has played 8 overs in the last 9 home games. ODU has just one win but they get points from Hill, Batten, Ross, Wright, Palmore and Bacote.

VCU gets points from Javonte Reddic, Daniels, Graham and Brandenberg. Shaka Smart's team can shoot 3's and get points off steals.

I think we see a game in the mid 130's and over.

10* over 131

Take the over. ODU has played over in 7 of their last 8 at home. These two have played the last two years with scores reaching 147 and 144 points. Richmond has Williams, Brothers, Lindsay, Robbins and Anthony while ODU has Batten, Hill, Painter, Wright and Ross.

I think we see a game in the mid-130's for an over.

over 131

Take the over. UCI has been playing slow paced teams and now faces UNLV, who are called the Running Rebels for a reason. We hope they live up to their name on Wednesday night. Cal Irvine is a big underdog so UNLV has much more talent under coach Dave Rice. Mike Moser leads the team on offense and defense as well as rebounding.

Marshall, Hawkins and Birch are solid players who can get 10 to 14 points per game.

I think we see a game in the 150's for an over.

UNLV 82
UCI 70

over 145.5

Take the under as Kansas will be at home and a good defensive team led by center Jeff Withey. He had 7 blocks in their last game and let's look at Kansas scores:

St Louis 132
Wash State 119
UTC 124
Mich State 131
SEMO 129

San Jose State has played some high scores but no lines were set for their games.

I think we see Kansas dictate pace and a game in the low 130's for an under.

under 137.5

Take over 138.5 in the Duke/VCU game set fro Friday night on a neutral court. Duke beat Minnesota easily last night by 18 points and should be ready to go against a VCU team that beat them five years ago in the NCAA's.

Javonte Reddic leads a balanced attack for Shaka Smart's squad that left the CAA and now resides in the Atlantic 10. The Rams are shooint close to 39% from the 3-point range.

Duke gets points from Plumlee, Curry and Ryan Kelly. Their last two games have reached 140+ and I think we see a game in the 140's that goes over by a few points.

over 138.5

Red Dog Sports
Tuesday:

college BB
10* Harvard/St. Joesephs over 125 (8:00)
Played a game in the 140's last year but Harvard does lose Keith Wright and another top scorer was suspended for academic cheating. St. Joe's has played over in 10 of 11 vs. Ivy League. Chambers, Sanders, Rivard, Okolie and Webster can score for Harvard under coach Tommy Ammaker, who played at Duke.

Hilal Kovacecic leads the way for Saint Joseph's.

Play the over at this number as I expect to see a game in the 130-132 range.

Good luck!
Tim/Red Dog Sports

Miss State vs. UNC
6pm EST Monday
10* over 141

college BB

10* Mississippi State/UNC over 141 (6pm)
This game is being played in Maui. It is a small gym and it should be hot in there. It is played on a neutral court and there should be a good chance for points. UNC has played 3 games in the mid-130's but finally made some 3's in their last game and point guard Marcus Paige played well. McAdoo can score inside for the Tar Heels. MSU scored 78 at home vs. FAU. They get points from Thomas, Johnson, Ware, Sword and Lewis. It does concern me that neither team shoots free throws well but UNC is favored by 17 and they like to play fast.

These two played a game two years ago that reached 150 points but the rosters have changed.

MSU 65
UNC 82

10* over 141

I think we see an under as these teams play their third game in four days. NCSU played a high scoring game in their last game but the game with Penn State ended with 127 points scored. Oklahoma State played a 107 point game inits last one and their second game went inot OT with 134 points. The Cowboys will want to keep this low scoring.

The Wolfpack has been impressive so far but I think we see a game in the low to mid-130's on Sunday.

Under 139 (10*)

Neither team has played a game above 140 yet. UNC played two home games in the 135 range. Now the Tar Heels travel to California to face Long Beach State, a team they have played twice in the last few years but a completely new team from last year. Those games were high scoring (one was 96-91) but UNC has a freshman point guard (Marcus Paige) and has only shot 9/19 and 8/21 from the line.

LBSU just played a game at USC that ended with under 100 points. The 49ers will be at home in their Pyramind and should try to control pace and not get into a shootout with UNC, who have made just 7 3-pointers in two games. McAdoo should score inside but Bullock, Hairston and Leslie McDonald have struggled from outside.

I like our chances for an under at 146.

Boston College vs. Baylor
3pm
10* over 139.5

Baylor has played a 99-77 game with Lehigh which is 176 points. Their other game versus a weaker team was a very low score. They have now played 7 overs/1 under in the last 8 games while BC has 6 overs in its last 8. Their only game was 84-70 at home where they struggled to make 3's but did get 29 fromRyan Anderson, 12 from Clifford and 12 from Patrick Heckmann.

I think Baylor helps the pace and surely, BC will need to make some 3's to stay in this. Baylor probably wins and covers but take the over.

over 139.5

FAU at UNC
2:30pm eastern
over 144

This will be UNC's second home game. They just played on Friday night and won 76-59 (135 points) against Gardner Webb. UNC played poorly on offense as they made just 1/13 3-pointers and just 9/19 from the line. McAdoo did score 26 points and Strcikland was the only other Tar Heel in double figures with 13. Marcus Paige did not get a single assist.

I would expect Bullock, McDonald and Hairston to score more from the outside and for Paige to relax and play better.

FAU plays Troy in fast paced games. Their two meetings last year reached 165 and 155 points. They were led by Greg Gantt at 14 ppg last year. UNC plays decent defense and needs to improve their offense with their young players.

This should go over 142 points under Roy Williams' system of running and playing fast.

Florida Atlantic at UNC
over 144

Take under 49.5.

Notre Dame's defense will control the BC offense and I don't think the Irish will explode for too many points. Maybe end up in the mid-40's so take the under.

ND 30
BC 10