Dave B’s NHL Power Rankings – February 25, 2014
The Olympic Break is over – hockey fans were treated to quite a two weeks in Sochi but it is time to rein everything in and get back to the reality that is the NHL chase for the Stanley Cup.
Brooklyn vs Portland NBA Betting Odds
The Portland Trail Blazers may be without three-time All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge, but Damian Lillard has picked up his production as a result following the All-Star Break. Portland, who owns the sixth-best record in the NBA, will host the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
Cal vs Arizona Tech CBB Picks
The California Golden Bears and the Arizona Wildcats have both won three of their last four contests entering Wednesday night’s matchup, but it’s the latter that enters as the No. 3 team in the country.
Red Wings vs Canadiens Hockey Odds
The Detroit Red Wings will make the trip north of the border on Wednesday for a game against an Original Six rival, the Montreal Canadiens.
Blues vs Canucks NHL Line & Handicapping
Canucks Look to Snap Seven Game Slide – Host Blues Wednesday Night
Its back to reality for the NHL starts as the Regular Season swings back into action this week. The Vancouver Canucks, losers of seven straight games before the Olympic break begin their stretch drive Wednesday when they play host to the St. Louis Blues who won six of eight games before the two week hiatus.
Michigan vs Purdue Preview
Michigan is 13-10-1 ATS with an O/U record of 13-10-1 and Purdue is 8-15 ATS with an O/U record of 10-13.
New Orleans vs Dallas Betting!
The Pelicans are 24-28-4 ATS with an O/U record of 27-28-1 and the Mavs are 32-26 ATS with an O/U record of 32-26.
Houston vs LA NBA Picks
This should be a very entertaining game. Houston will have played the previous night against Sacramento but given their style of play you would think they would perform well on 0 days rest and they do, 9-5 SU and ATS.
Butler vs Villanova Basketball Gambling Lines
The Butler Bulldogs will make the trip over to The Pavillion on Wednesday for a date with the eighth-ranked Villanova Wildcats.
Miami vs Virginia CBB Hoops Handicapping
The No. 14 Virginia Cavaliers find themselves looking down at the majority of the ACC as they eye a conference title and their 12th consecutive win if they can beat visiting Miami (FL) on Wednesday.
Atlanta vs Boston NBA Hoops Handicapping
The Atlanta Hawks will look to solidify their run at a playoff spot when they arrive in Boston on Wednesday to take on the slumping Celtics who have lost five straight.
SJSU vs SDSU CBB Hoops Handicapping
San Jose State hadn’t won a game since 2013, but snapped a 13-game losing skid with a win at Nevada on Tuesday.
Boston vs Utah NBA Picks
Boston has not been playing well lately and comes into Utah looking to break a 4 game losing streak.
Dallas vs NYC Betting!
The Mavs are 32-25 ATS with an O/U record of 31-26 and the Knicks are 23-33 ATS with an O/U record of 31-25.
Dallas Mavericks vs. New York Knicks Preview
Venue/ Stadium: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Time/Date: 7:30 PM EST Monday, February 24, 2014
NBA Odds From: Bovada
Moneyline: OFF
Spread: Mavs -4
Over/Under: 204
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ATS Matchup Stats | Gambling Insight!
This season the Knicks are 12-18 at home and the Mavs are 16-14 on the road.
In their last games the Mavs beat the Detroit Pistons 113-102 and the Knicks lost to the Atlanta Hawks 107-98.
The Mavs have been playing well, as they have won 2 in a row and are 8-2 in their last 10 games. They look to avenge an earlier home loss this season the Knicks where the Dallas offense struggled only scoring 80 points. The Mavs have had no problems with their offense in their last 2 games averaging 118.5 ppg on 55.1% shooting.
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While the Mavs have been hot the Knicks have lost 2 in a row and 8 of their last 10 games. They lost to the Hawks in their last game where Atlanta snapped an 8-game losing streak.
Carmelo Anthony had a big game against the Hawks going for 35 points, but he did not get much help. That has been the case lately, as in their last 10 games Melo has averaged 31.3 ppg while the next leading scorer in that span is Tim Hardaway Jr. averaging 11.9 ppg.
In the Atlanta game Melo shot over 50% from the floor, but as a team the Knicks only shot a FG% of 40.6%.
While Melo hs not gotten much help the same cannot be said about Dallas leading scorer Dirk Nowitzki. He is averaging 24.5 ppg in his last 12 games and in the win over the Pistons in Dallas’ last game every starter scored in double figures.
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The Knicks have won their last 2 home games against the Mavs and in the earlier meeting this season in Dallas they held Nowitzki to 18 points.
Besides Melo the Knicks have 4 other players averaging in double figures and those guys need to step up tonight and help out on the offensive side of the court.
Betting Trends
The Mavericks are 40-15 ATS in their last 55 road games, 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. win, and they have an Over record of 4-1 in their last 5 games.
The Knicks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall, 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record, and they have an Over record of 5-1 in their last 6 games.
The home team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 games between these 2 teams.
In the last 5 games between these 2 teams in New York the total has gone Over 4 times.
Jason’s Pick:
The Knicks are a mess while the Mavs are playing well and they will play well again winning in the Big Apple and covering the spread.
Player Injuries
Mavs
Gal Mekel PG – Feb 23: Day-To-Day
Knicks
Tyson Chandler C – Feb 22: Day-To-Day
Metta World Peace SF – Feb 22: Day-To-Day
Beno Udrih PG – Feb 22: Day-To-Day
Iman Shumpert SG – Feb 20: Day-To-Day
OU vs KU Preview
Oklahoma is 14-10-1 ATS with an O/U record of 14-10 and Kansas is 14-12-1 ATS with an O/U record of 16-10.
Hurricanes vs Sabres NHL Line & Handicapping
Canes and Sabres Kick Off Stretch Run Tuesday Night
The Olympics are over – what a ride! Now it is time to get back to the business of the NHL stretch run. It all kicks off Tuesday night when the Carolina Hurricanes and Buffalo Sabres meet in a game originally scheduled for January 7 but was postponed due to snow.
