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Western Carolina-Wofford Odds Preview

The Western Carolina Catamounts and the Wofford Terriers will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Benjamin Johnson Arena.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Current streak:
Wofford has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Western Carolina: 14-13 SU, 9-12-2 ATS
Wofford: 13-12 SU, 11-10 ATS
Western Carolina most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Samford are 1-0
After playing UNC Greensboro are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

Wofford most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-6
Before playing College of Charleston are 7-3
After playing Furman are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Western Carolina is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Wofford
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Western Carolina’s last 6 games on the road
Western Carolina is 5-10-1 ATS in its last 16 games
Western Carolina is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Wofford is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Wofford’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Wofford’s last 9 games
Wofford is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home
Next up:
Western Carolina home to Samford, Thursday, February 26
Wofford at College of Charleston, Thursday, February 26

 

Louisville-Georgetown Odds Preview

The fans at Verizon Center will be treated to a game between the Louisville Cardinals and the Georgetown Hoyas when they take their seats on Monday.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Terrence Williams stuffed the stat sheet with 20 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three steals to power Louisville to a 72-63 win over Cincinnati on Saturday afternoon.
The Cardinals covered the 5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 132.
Chris Wright scored 17 points to lead Georgetown in a 78-72 loss to Marquette on Saturday afternoon.
The Hoyas failed to cover the 3-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 142.
Current streak:
Louisville has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Louisville: 21-5 SU, 16-10 ATS
Georgetown: 14-11 SU, 8-12-1 ATS
Louisville most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing Marquette are 8-2
After playing Cincinnati are 5-5
After a win are 8-2

Georgetown most recently:
When playing on Monday are 8-2
Before playing Villanova are 6-4
After playing Marquette are 3-2
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Louisville is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games
Louisville is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Louisville is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Louisville’s last 5 games
Georgetown is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Louisville
Georgetown is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Georgetown’s last 6 games at home
Georgetown is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
Next up:
Louisville home to Marquette, Sunday, March 1
Georgetown at Villanova, Saturday, February 28

 

College of Charletson – Chattanooga Lines Preview

The College of Charleston Cougars and the Chattanooga Moccasins will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at McKenzie Arena.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Current streak:
College of Charleston has won 2 straight games.
Chattanooga has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
College of Charleston: 20-7 SU, 11-11 ATS
Chattanooga: 15-13 SU, 10-13-1 ATS
College of Charleston most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-2
Before playing Wofford are 6-4
After playing Georgia Southern are 9-1
After a win are 6-4

Chattanooga most recently:
When playing on Monday are 9-1
Before playing Appalachian State are 6-4
After playing Samford are 4-1
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of College of Charleston’s last 7 games
College of Charleston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
College of Charleston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of College of Charleston’s last 5 games on the road
Chattanooga is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Chattanooga is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Chattanooga is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against College of Charleston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chattanooga’s last 6 games at home
Next up:
College of Charleston home to Wofford, Thursday, February 26
Chattanooga at Appalachian State, Thursday, February 26

 

 

Warriors-Clippers Odds Preview

The Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers will meet on the court at STAPLES Center on Monday in a battle of division rivals.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Warriors won their fourth game in five outings as they defeated the Thunder 133-120 on Saturday. The Warriors managed to cover the 7.5-point spread, and the 253 points sailed OVER the posted total of 229.5.
Stephen Jackson had 26 points, four rebounds and nine assists to lead the way, while Corey Maggette added 25 and Jamal Crawford collected 24 points.
The Clippers lost to Portland 116-87 as a 16-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (203).
Eric Gordon led the Clippers with 21 points and DeAndre Jordan had 15 points and 12 rebounds.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Golden State: 20-36 SU, 27-28-1 ATS
Los Angeles: 13-43 SU, 21-35 ATS
Golden State most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Charlotte are 5-4
After playing Oklahoma City are 3-7
After a win are 3-7

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing Boston are 4-6
After playing Portland are 4-6
After a loss are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
Golden State is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
Golden State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Golden State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of the LA Clippers last 11 games
LA Clippers are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 6 games when playing Golden State
Next up:
Golden State home to Charlotte, Friday, February 27
LA Clippers home to Boston, Wednesday, February 25

 

Hornets-Kings Lines Preview

The New Orleans Hornets and the Sacramento Kings will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at ARCO Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Hornets listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Kings, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Hornets lost 102-88 to the Jazz last time out, as 7.5-point road underdogs. The combined 190 points fell UNDER the posted total of 199.
Chris Paul had 24 points, five rebounds and seven assists.
The Kings were crushed 116-95 by the Mavericks last time out, as 13.5-point underdogs on the road. The team’s played UNDER the posted total of 213.
Beno Udrih poured in 18 points, while Spencer Hawes and Francisco Garcia had 17 apiece.
Current streak:
New Orleans has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
New Orleans: 32-22 SU, 23-29-2 ATS
Sacramento: 12-45 SU, 26-31 ATS
New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Monday are 2-8
Before playing Detroit are 5-5
After playing Utah are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

Sacramento most recently:
When playing on Monday are 1-9
Before playing Charlotte are 5-3
After playing Dallas are 2-8
After a loss are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Orleans’s last 8 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 8 of New Orleans’s last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Sacramento is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Sacramento is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Sacramento is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Sacramento’s last 8 games when playing New Orleans
Next up:
New Orleans home to Detroit, Wednesday, February 25
Sacramento home to Charlotte, Wednesday, February 25

 

Hawks-Jazz Odds Preview

The Atlanta Hawks and the Utah Jazz will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at EnergySolutions Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Jazz listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Hawks were defeated 108-98 by the Trail Blazers on Friday, as 4.5-point road underdogs. That game’s 206 points made it OVER the posted total of 192.
Mike Bibby had 27 points and six rebounds in a losing effort.
The Jazz jumped out to an early lead and went on to defeat the Hornets 102-88 on Saturday. The Jazz covered the 7.5-point spread, and the combined 190 points fell UNDER the posted total of 199.
Mehmet Okur led Utah with 25 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Deron Williams added 20 points and 13 assists.
Current streak:
Utah has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 32-23 SU, 28-27 ATS
Utah: 33-23 SU, 30-26 ATS
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Denver are 3-7
After playing Portland are 2-8
After a loss are 6-4

Utah most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Minnesota are 8-2
After playing New Orleans are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Utah
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta’s last 10 games when playing Utah
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Utah is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah’s last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Next up:
Atlanta at Denver, Wednesday, February 25
Utah at Minnesota, Wednesday, February 25

 

Celtics-Nuggets Odds Preview

The Boston Celtics and the Denver Nuggets will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Pepsi Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Celtics defeated Phoenix 128-108 as a 2-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (221.5).
Rajon Rondo scored a game-high 32 points to go along with 10 assists for Boston, while Ray Allen added 31 points in the win.
The Nuggets lost to Milwaukee 120-117 as a 3.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (209.5).
Carmelo Anthony led the Nuggets with 33 points and Chauncey Billups had 21 points in the loss.
Current streak:
Denver has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 45-12 SU, 32-25 ATS
Denver: 37-19 SU, 32-23-1 ATS
Boston most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing LA Clippers are 2-8
After playing Phoenix are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

Denver most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Atlanta are 5-5
After playing Milwaukee are 8-2
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Boston is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston’s last 7 games when playing Denver
Boston is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games
Boston is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Denver is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Denver’s last 7 games when playing Boston
Denver is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
Next up:
Boston at LA Clippers, Wednesday, February 25
Denver home to Atlanta, Wednesday, February 25

 

76ers-Nets Lines Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Nets will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Izod Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the 76ers listed as 1-point favorites versus the Nets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The 76ers overcame a slow start but couldn’t complete the comeback, losing 97-91 to the Heat at AmericanAirlines Arena Saturday.
Miami covered as a 3.5-point home favorite while the final score pushed with the 188-point total.
The Nets were upset 107-96 by the Wizards last time out, as 7-point favorites at home. The 203 points made it OVER the posted total of 201.
Devin Harris scored 26 points and dished out 10 assists in the loss.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has lost 3 straight games.
New Jersey has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 27-27 SU, 25-27-2 ATS
New Jersey: 24-32 SU, 28-28 ATS
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Washington are 4-6
After playing Miami are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Chicago are 7-3
After playing Washington are 4-6
After a loss are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey’s last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Jersey’s last 8 games when playing Philadelphia
New Jersey is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Next up:
Philadelphia at Washington, Wednesday, February 25
New Jersey home to Chicago, Wednesday, February 25

 

Pacers-Knicks Lines Preview

The Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Madison Square Garden.
Oddsmakers currently have the Knicks listed as 6-point favorites versus the Pacers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Pacers defeated Chicago 98-91 as a 2-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (216.5).
Troy Murphy scored 27 points to go along with 14 rebounds for Indiana, while T.J. Ford added 19 points in the win.
The Knicks lost to Toronto 111-100 as a 3.5-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (215.5).
Al Harrington scored a game-high 31 points for the Knicks and David Lee had 17 points and 15 rebounds in the loss.
Current streak:
Indiana has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Indiana: 24-34 SU, 30-26-2 ATS
New York: 23-32 SU, 32-23 ATS
Indiana most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Memphis are 4-6
After playing Chicago are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

New York most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Orlando are 1-9
After playing Toronto are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Indiana is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New York
Indiana is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New York
Indiana is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New York
Indiana is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing New York
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 10 of New York’s last 11 games
New York is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games at home
New York is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 games
Next up:
Indiana home to Memphis, Wednesday, February 25
New York home to Orlando, Wednesday, February 25

 

Sports Investment Grandmaster Solves the Mortgage Crisis

 

There is plenty of blame to go around.

The professional inside-the-beltway politicians, negligent lenders and derelict borrowers caused the recession. Yet Barack Obama, an inside-the-beltway elected official has hatched a stimulus package that bails out the reckless bankers and irresponsible borrowers, demanding sacrifice only from Americans who opted for a sustainable lifestyle.

The bailout beneficiaries are those whose standard of living wrote checks their resources couldn’t cash.

Shouldn’t it be the other way around? Defaulting on payments has its privileges in the Great Society II: This Time It Will Work, We Promise. 

Perhaps the empty suits in Washington whose cushy government jobs have them so far detached from the private sector should take the advice of an expert whose success in his field is unprecedented.

As Grandmaster sports handicapper I’ve learned a bit about comeuppance of making bad financial decisions and the rewards of crafting the correct ones. Clearly more qualified than elected officials, here is the framework to turn around the mortgage catastrophe.

Ten years ago, Kenny Appleseed wanted to buy a house. By objective and rationale metrics, he should have qualified for a $200,000 mortgage. But because of greedy, predatory lenders the Appleseeds, against their will, were bamboozled and coerced into undertaking a $350,000 mortgage.

While fair reparations to the Appleseed family for steamrolling them to live above their means can never be achieved, this plan will undo the destruction of the predatory lender.

Washington can purchase the Appleseeds‘ mortgage, allowing Kenny to get back the principal he paid and put it towards a down payment on the $200,000 house he should have obtained in the first place.

Now Kenny has acquired a loan he can honor.

Finally.

What to do with the $350,000 house the government bought? John Smith 10 years ago could have qualified for a $425,000 loan if he fell prey to the bloodthirsty banker. However Smitty thought leeway to be wiser than luxury, only acquiring a $300,000 loan. He has made every payment in a timely fashion and has an impeccable credit rating.

Think about this for a minute. It sounds crazy, but in order to stimulate the economy, how about Washington undertake something radical and bestow the wealth to the populace who have a history of proving they know how to bankroll and invest wisely?

“Militant” the defaulters will bemoan.

Obama and Congress should be ecstatic help documented trustworthy, sound-investing John sell his $300,000 house and give him a low-interest loan to upsize. Stimulation we can believe in.

Perhaps pragmatic and responsible Smith prefers not to relocate, but instead make home improvements. His sterling resume of timely payback should qualify him for a very low interest loan to make those upgrades that will stimulate jobs—real jobs, real stimulus.

Some will assert rewarding people who have demonstrated to be accountable while showing the irresponsible that there are consequences seems too far-fetched. Logic proves it would work. Then again, if politicians mastered logic, they’d work in the private sector.

Imagine, those who pay on time upsize and those who couldn’t would have to downsize, yet still living the so-called American Dream.

A question asked at the Presidential debates was “What sacrifices will you ask Americans to make?” President Duffy would start with those who have lived above their means. It seems those who have lived within their means have already surrendered enough. It’s the capricious ones turn.

We sports handicappers know that successful teams put the ball in the hands of their proven players.  Mr. Obama seems to insist that giving the benchwarmers the ball is the way out of the solution. It was the cause, Mr. President.

The author Joe Duffy is the top broker for those who no longer gamble in the stock market, but invest in the sports market. He is CEO of OffshoreInsiders.com and can be reached at joeduffy@joeduffy.net