The Spurs are 8-2 against the spread in their last ten games and the home team is 7-3 against the spread in the last ten meetings between the Spurs and Mavs. Good luck!
Spurs -3.5
Overall Record:
NBA 10-7 (2010) 54-43 (overall)
NHL 1-2
MLB 13-5 (2010) 103-74-5
College Football 37-24 (2009-10) 142-115-1 (overall)
NFL 35-20 (2009-10) 138-92-5 (overall)
College Basketball 60-46-3 (2009-10) 257-195-9 (overall)
Earlier this week Roger Goodell came down hard on Ben Roethlisberger by suspending him for six games based on his actions a month ago at a nightclub in Georgia. The suspension can be trimmed down to four games if he can actually keep his junk in his pants for a few months and stay out of trouble. The Steelers also acquired former backup QB Byron Leftwich earlier this week even though they already had Dennis Dixon and Charlie Batch on their roster. Finally, multiple outlets are reporting that Pittsburgh is calling teams with a top ten pick in the 2010 NFL Draft to gauge interest on a possible trade for Big Ben. To me there are just too many signals leading up to Roethlisberger getting shipped somewhere before the end of today.
So, where does he go? The Skins, Bucs and Lions more than likely aren’t interested in a quarterback because they have too many other gaps to fill. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Steelers brass has contacted the Rams, 49ers, Browns, Jags, Raiders, Bills and Seahawks and the only ones that said “no” were the Rams and Bills. The Jags need to sell tickets very bad and how can they market the disaster that is Ben? The Seahawks could be a possibility with two picks and the 49ers and Bills need a quarterback, but I suspect they will go young if they go that route at all in the first round. There is also an outside shot the Browns would make a play for Ben since he is from Ohio and they have seven draft picks, but I think Holmgren is too sharp to give up all the youth they are can acquire in return for Roethlisberger.
I think the best bet for a trade is with the Al Davis led Oakland Raiders. They are the only front office stupid enough to give up what the Steelers are more than likely asking for in exchange for their two-time Super Bowl champion QB. Most of the talking heads think Roethlisberger will end up staying, but I think there have been entirely too many leaks if they were truly planning on keeping him. Al Davis has repeatedly made splashes in recent drafts by making outlandish moves and he will not disappoint this year. There is basically zero support in Pittsburgh these days and while that can change with time Ben is currently a public relations nightmare and a black eye the Steelers organization doesn’t deserve. It is now time for the Steelers to give Big Ben what he deserves. Ship his a$$ off to Oakland where he will fit in quite well with all the other degenerates.
I have a gut feeling the Lakers take their foot off the accelerator this evening and the Oklahoma Thunder gets it done. The place will be rocking and rolling and Durant goes off. Good luck!
Thunder -3
Overall Record:
NBA 9-7 (2010) 53-43 (overall)
NHL 1-2
MLB 13-5 (2010) 103-74-5
College Football 37-24 (2009-10) 142-115-1 (overall)
NFL 35-20 (2009-10) 138-92-5 (overall)
College Basketball 60-46-3 (2009-10) 257-195-9 (overall)
The Mavericks and Spurs could end up being the best first round matchup in the NBA Playoffs especially if they can get one tonight in Dallas. Good luck!
Spurs +4
Overall Record:
NBA 8-7 (2010) 52-43 (overall)
NHL 1-2
MLB 13-5 (2010) 103-74-5
College Football 37-24 (2009-10) 142-115-1 (overall)
NFL 35-20 (2009-10) 138-92-5 (overall)
College Basketball 60-46-3 (2009-10) 257-195-9 (overall)
Just a few days ago Keith “Tiny” Gallon a center for the University of Oklahoma said he had full intentions of coming back to school next year for his sophomore year to play ball. Well, then news broke that Gallon received a $3,000 wire transfer from a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch that resulted in investigations being launched by the NCAA and Oklahoma. Quickly after the news broke “Tiny” decided to declare for the 2010 NBA Draft. I haven’t a clue what would have caused the sudden change of heart? The Oklahoma men’s basketball team could be in for more trouble and it hasn’t been that long since former head coach Kelvin Sampson left them hanging in a cloud of allegations.
Four games on the hardwoods this evening and at this point they all still mean a lot. I know Garnett is out, but the Celtics will still prevail because Miami has such a hard time scoring. The Lake Show keep Durant in check and head to Oklahoma City up 2-0. Good luck!
Celtics -1
Lakers -5.5
Overall Record:
NBA 7-6 (2010) 51-42 (overall)
NHL 1-2
MLB 13-5 (2010) 103-74-5
College Football 37-24 (2009-10) 142-115-1 (overall)
NFL 35-20 (2009-10) 138-92-5 (overall)
College Basketball 60-46-3 (2009-10) 257-195-9 (overall)
Utah are 0-7-2 against the spread the last nine times they have faced the Denver Nuggets. Utah will be without Kirilenko and Okur tonight so look for Denver to get it done. Good luck!
Nuggets -7
Overall Record:
NBA 7-5 (2010) 51-41 (overall)
NHL 1-2
MLB 13-5 (2010) 103-74-5
College Football 37-24 (2009-10) 142-115-1 (overall)
NFL 35-20 (2009-10) 138-92-5 (overall)
College Basketball 60-46-3 (2009-10) 257-195-9 (overall)
I know we all get excited to watch running events on television, but some people do actually watch the Boston Marathon because it is probably the most popular marathon each year. So as we watched the conclusion of the 114th Boston Marathon today we were shocked to see a Kenyan (Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot) win the men’s race and an Ethiopian (Tebya Erkesson) won the women’s race. Some miracles never cease.
Kenya’s Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot won the 114th Boston Marathon on Monday, breaking the course record with a time of 2 hours, 5 minutes, 52 seconds. Ethiopia’s Teyba Erkesso took home the women’s title.
The NBA Playoffs gets under way today and I couldn’t be more excited. Four games on the slate today and here are my picks. Good luck!
Bulls +11
Celtics -4
Overall Record:
NBA 6-4 (2010) 50-40 (overall)
NHL 1-2
MLB 13-5 (2010) 103-74-5
College Football 37-24 (2009-10) 142-115-1 (overall)
NFL 35-20 (2009-10) 138-92-5 (overall)
College Basketball 60-46-3 (2009-10) 257-195-9 (overall)
The weekend is almost here which is a fabulous thing. If you haven’t hopped on the SU.com money train you might want to consider doing so sooner rather than later. Good luck!
White Sox -130
Pirates -125
Overall Record:
NBA 6-4 (2010) 50-40 (overall)
NHL 1-2
MLB 12-4 (2010) 102-73-5
College Football 37-24 (2009-10) 142-115-1 (overall)
NFL 35-20 (2009-10) 138-92-5 (overall)
College Basketball 60-46-3 (2009-10) 257-195-9 (overall)
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