Detroit Lions over Minnesota Vikings: This is a lot of points to spot for a team that is ranked 31st in offense. Minn has no resemblance of a running game allowing teams to tee off on Bradford. The offensive line is having trouble protecting him. Minn has scored a total of 20 points in their last 2 losses to Phil and Chic not exactly powerhouse teams. Minn will now come into this game on a short week from the Monday night game. Adding to the turmoil Turner the OC quits and Schurmur is moved up. People are making a big deal because of the relationship and history he has with Bradford.
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California Golden Bears over Washington Huskies: Wash is undefeated and ranked 4th that alone means if you bet on them you will be paying a premium. Cal is 3-0 at home both s/u and ATS. Cal has played a slightly more difficult schedule than Wash. Wash is off a tough road game in Ut and now they have to take the road again spotting a substantial amount of points. Cal defense is horrible no getting around it. However offensively led by SR Webb they can score with the best of them. Cal is also expected WR Hansen back after missing 2 games that will be a big boost.
Houston Rockets over Atlanta Hawks: Howard will face one of his former teams tonight when Atl plays at home. Howard never fit in with Houst no surprise and although Houst will be a bubble playoff team addition by subtraction applies. Howard is off to a decent start with Atl however Atl losing Teague and Horford this is a team at best in transition. Schroder taking over at PG well that remains tio be seen. Korver weak defensively has not found his shooting touch as yet this year. For Houst Harden will get his how much he plays defense remains to be seen.
Pittsburgh Penguins over Los Angeles Kings 1st 60 minutes ONLY: Pitts played last night and generally puts too much emphasis when a team plays the night before. Regardless Pitts is winning the Ana win 5-1 was easy and they had 3 days off prior. Pitts has won 4 in a row and now they get back a key part in Letang. Lak lost Quick their #1 goalie but that has not been the major issue for them offense is. Lak has lost 3 in a row and have been shut out in all 3.
Colorado Avalanche over Nashville Predators 60 minutes ONLY: We won last time out backing Col in Ariz. Will not hesitate to come back on them at this price against a team at this moment more reputation than reality. Nash is on game 4 of 5 game road trip. Nash is 1-6 in their last 7. They have yet to win a game on the road. Both teams early on have played tough schedules. Col in the altitude is a tough place to play at the best of times triple that when you are struggling on an extended road trip.
Miami Heat over San Antonio Spurs: Yes Ginobili and Parker rested last night. Yes SA cruised past NO at home. However this is still a lot of points to spot on the road with an early start in Mia. This will be the 4th game in 6 nights for SA. They started on the west coast GS Sac came home for last night now in Mia. Pop has never cared about winning by a margin and that will go even more so for a scheduling spot like tonight. SA from the beg of reg season is about preparing and staying fresh for the playoffs. Mia blew a 19 point second half lead at home vs. Charl last time out.
New Orleans Saints over Seattle Seahawks: NO can compete with anyone and then some on the offensive side of the ball. Defensively they are horrible no getting around it. NO has played the 8th toughest schedule Sea comes in at 26th. However this game is more a fade on Sea. Coming off that draining tie game against Ariz a physical brutal game. It is tough to see Sea having the energy again on the road in a dome playing on a fast track against an offensive team that likes to play fast. That tie game was flattering to Sea. Wilson lacks mobility and really looks hurt.
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Colorado Avalanche over Arizona Coyotes 60 Minutes ONLY: Col lost last night at home to Winn 1-0 but that score was misleading as Col dominated the game outshooting Winn 37-21. Pickard will start in net and although he is the back-up he is more than capable. This bet is more about fading Ariz anyway. Ariz is without #1 goaltender Smith and Domingue is simply not getting it down with his 857 save %. Ariz returns from a 6 game road trip where they went 1-5. Wrong team favored I have Col at 1.10 giving us excellent value.