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Jim Feist

(701) TORONTO RAPTORS
(702) PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
Take "(701) TORONTO RAPTORS"
The Sixers look to start this season a bit better than they did the last one, where they went 18-30. The Sixers got their act straight and did make the playoffs, though they lost in six games to the Pistons. The big off-season move was the signing of forward Elton Brand. They also brought over Royal Ivey and three-point specialist Karem Rush. The latter is expected to help the Sixers who were dead last in three-point shooting (31.7%). "I don't worry about my role," Rush said. "But I know I'm out there to make shots."
The Sixers will be a bit undermanned entering their opening game of the season on Wednesday. Center Samuel Dalembert has missed most of the week's practice with a sprained right knee, forward Thaddeeus Young strained his back and is listed as day-to-day. In addition, guard Royal Ivey will have to miss the first two games of the season with a suspension from the end of last year. That means the Sixers will likely only have 11 men in uniform on Wednesday.
Toronto finished the preseason with a 4-4 record. The big acquisition for the Raptors in the offseason was that of Jermaine O'Neal. And, HC Sam Mitchell has been very careful during the preseason not to overwork his star player. O'Neal averaged 35 minutes a game in Indiana, but Mitchell will be very happy to get 30 per game out of his big man. Another player Mitchell will be depending on is Chris Bosh. And, if his attitude this preseason is any indication, Bosh may be in for a big year.
"His practices are unbelievable, unbelievable," Mitchell said. "In the past, Chris would just come in ... not go through the motions but just do enough. Now, everything, every possession, every play is 100 per cent all out.
Raptors have the nucleus to go far this year, while the Sixers have lots of new faces that will take time again to jell. We'll start the season with the Raptors and the points here.

Mighty Quinn

Mighty split with Buffalo U ( 1-1/2) and U of Houston (-8) Tuesday night.

Today it's the Heat. The deficit is 410 sirignanos.

Hondo

October 29, 2008
Hondo, who scored with the Titans Monday night to widen the wad to 345 buckners, had the wait of the World Series on his shoulders last night.

Tonight, Mr. Aitch has a Series investment on the Phillies in hand and expects a happy ending.

Arthur Ralph Sports

Wednesday Wahington NBA

DCI

Season
Straight Up: 3-0 (1.000)
ATS: 2-1 (.667)
ATS Vary Units: 10-4 (.714)
Over/Under: 2-1 (.667)
Over/Under Vary Units: 2-2 (.500)

ORLANDO 105, Atlanta 95
PHILADELPHIA 97, Toronto 93
WASHINGTON 101, New Jersey 94
NEW YORK 100, Miami 93
DETROIT 104, Indiana 92
Sacramento vs. MINNESOTA: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
OKLAHOMA CITY 106, Milwaukee 101
SAN ANTONIO 103, Phoenix 98
HOUSTON 107, Memphis 89
UTAH 116, Denver 107
New Orleans vs. GOLDEN STATE: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
L.A. Lakers 92, L.A. Clippers 75

DCI

Season: 42-28 (.600)

NEW JERSEY 3, Toronto 2
DALLAS 3, Minnesota 2

The Vegas Steam Line

Winner for Wednesday: Take NEW ORLEANS -4½

Insider Sports Report

Orlando -8 over Atlanta (NBA)

Brandon Lang

WEDNESDAY

5 Dime Hornets

FREE - Jazz

Ron Raymond

Ron's Straight Up Record: 76 wins 52 losses for (59%)
*Note: Ron went 11-4 (SU) on Saturday night and 13-0 (SU) on Saturday, October 28th for a combined Saturday record of 24-4!
<HR>Toronto vs. New Jersey

VS.
(5.0) (-210)

Ron's Comment: Ron Wilson might want to pack a few bottles of Tums this evening, because he's playing on the road against a team who will be in a nasty mood after losing 2 straight fight filled games vs. the Flyers. Plus, to make matters worst, when the Devils are at home on 3 days rest after a division game, they are 11-1 SU in this spot. Furthermore, this has the making of a low scoring game, as the UNDER is a perfect 6-0-1 for the Devils after losing 2 straight games after a division game. Furthermore, Toronto has seen the UNDER go to 12-4-1 when they hit the road, playing in back to back games and they are coming off a home lost in the first game of the back to back game situation. Brodeur has 3 shutouts lifetime vs. the Leafs and could make it 4 tonight!

Prediction: New Jersey 3 Toronto 0
Minnesota vs. Dallas

VS.
(5.0) (-140)

Ron's Comment: The Wild are 3-0 on the road this season, but their road wins were against Tampa Bay, Florida and Atlanta! Minnesota heads to Dallas for a Western Conference showdown with the Stars and they are 3-10-1 SU in Dallas since 2000 and 5 of the last 6 games between these 2 clubs has gone OVER the total in Big D. The Wild are Coach by Jacques Lemaire and Mario Tremblay, 2 ex-Montreal Canadiens coaches and players and guess who they have on Deck on Thursday night? You betcha, the Habs will be sitting in their hotel rooms tonight watching this game and this is your classic look ahead spot for the Wild. Marty Turco is 11-4-0 vs. Minnesota and the Stars, who lost 6-5 on Monday vs. Washington, are 8-2 SU for 80% after a non conference game the last 2 years.

Prediction: Dallas 5 Minnesota 2
Detroit vs. Anaheim

VS.
(-125) (5.5)

Ron's Comment: Nothing like going on a 4 game road trip and you're feeling good about your hockey team after winning those 4 games, to find out you have Detroit waiting for you in your first game back at home! Plus, the Detroit Red Wings are currently on a 5 game winning streak and have seen their last 6 games go OVER the posted total. In fact, looking over the data the last 5 years, when the Red Wings have seen the OVER go 5 or more they are a perfect 8-0 in their next game! Plus, the Ducks have the opportunity to come out flat here this evening, as they haven't played well in their 4 wins with the exception of the 6-4 win over the rusty Canadiens on Saturday night. But, the Red Wings aren't blowing teams out of the water either, but they have the experience to win the close ones; as they are 8-1 (SU) the last 2 years when they are coming off two 1-goal wins and that record goes to 13-4 (SU) last 5 years. Ducks come out flat and the Wings capitalize early.

Prediction: Detroit 4 Anaheim 1

WUNDERDOG

Game: Miami at New York Knicks (7:35 PM Eastern)
Pick: Game Total OVER 208.5 -110

The Miami Heat will head to New York in the season opener for both teams. These teams both suffered from disappointing seasons a year ago and look to improve in the upcoming season. The change took place at the top for the Knicks as Mike D'Antoni is now influencing his philosophy as coach of the Knicks. That mindset is one of run,run,run and the Knicks will have a much different look on the court as they attempt to push the ball on every possession. The heat suffered from extensive injuries but will have scoring machine Dwayne Wade and have added another bonafide scorer in Michael Beasley. This total is on the rise because the books got caught napping on what D'Antoni brings to the Knicks and the Heat finally healthy with competent scorers. Look for a high scoring game that soars OVER the total.

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NHL - Minnesota +120

<table width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#dddddd"><td valign="top">The Hoops Guru</td> <td valign="top" align="right">Guaranteed Selections</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr> <td valign="top">Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2008
$25.00 Guaranteed: We started the season off last night with a "W" as our DOUBLE PLAY WINNER on Cleveland was EASY! The last two years my DOUBLE PLAYS were 165-89 and TRIPLE PLAYS were 133-61! Tonight we have an NBA DOUBLE PLAY WINNER that you can get for just $25 and as always you will win or you will not be charged! I am ready to go as I have been studying all year this is my life!!! It is good to be back!</td> <td valign="top" align="right" nowrap="nowrap">10/29/2008</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2">NBA DOUBLE PLAY WINNER
712 Oklahoma City -2 8:05 EST
This is easy and they are giving us CASH on a silver platter! Last night Milwaukee had to run with the Bulls in Chicago while Oklahoma City was watching the game on TV! Franchise opener for Oklahoma City tonight so look for them to be jacked up to crush the Bucks! The HOME TEAM is 8-1 ATS in this series and the BUCKS are 3-13 ATS in the last sixteen meetings! RIDE THE THUNDER, that is Oklahoma City, to the BANK</td></tr></tbody></table>

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5 N.O.
3 Toronto

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4 Olando
3 Milwaukee
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RON RAYMOND'S 5* NBA BEST BET WINNER!
Pick # 1 Atlanta Hawks (8.0)


RON RAYMOND'S 5* WILD VS. STARS WINNER!
Pick # 1 Minnesota Wild / Dallas Stars Over 5 -140


RON RAYMOND'S 5* NHL PRIVATE PLAYERS PICK
Pick # 1 Toronto Maple Leafs /New Jersey Devils Under 5 110

Kanesline
(POD)

10/29/08

NBA

New Orleans Hornets at
Golden State Warriors

New Orleans Hornets by 8

Projected Score:

New Orleans Hornets 109

Golden State Warriors 101

Pick: Take New Orleans Hornets 3 point buy -2

SPORTS ADVISORS
NBA



Toronto (42-45, 41-45 ATS) at Philadelphia (42-46, 45-40 ATS)



The 76ers qualified for the postseason for the first time in three years last season, but bowed out in the first round in six games, losing to the Pistons. Including that playoff series, Philadelphia capped 2007-08 in a 2-8 SU and ATS slump, and the straight-up winner went 14-0 ATS in the team’s last 14 contests going back to the regular season.



Like the Sixers, Toronto struggled down the stretch last year, losing six of its final eight games both SU and ATS. That included a five-game, opening-round playoff series loss to the Magic (2-3 ATS), the second straight year the Raptors made the postseason but got bounced in the first round.



The Raptors are 7-2 against the 76ers going back to March 2006 (5-3-1 ATS), including 4-1 (3-1-1 ATS) at the Wachovia Center. Going back several years, Toronto is 10-3-1 ATS in Philadelphia, and the visitor is on an 18-7-1 ATS roll in this rivalry



The Sixers were average at the Wachovia Center last year, going 23-21 SU and 21-21-2 ATS, including 1-2 SU and ATS against Detroit in the playoffs. Meanwhile, Toronto struggled south of the border a season ago, going 16-28 SU and 18-25-1 ATS (playoffs included).



The Raptors enter the season on a 1-6 ATS slump on the road, but they’re 30-11 ATS in their last 41 games on Wednesday. Philadelphia is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 on Wednesday, but its ongoing 2-8 ATS slump has all come against Eastern Conference teams.



The over is 5-0 in the last five series meetings between these teams, but the under is 9-2-1 in Toronto’s last 12 overall and 5-0 in Philly’s last five at home.



ATS ADVANTAGE: TORONTO





Indiana (36-46, 39-42-1 ATS) at Detroit (69-30, 56-42 ATS)



The Pacers closed out last season with a flourish, winning 11 of their last 16 games (10-6 ATS), but it wasn’t enough to get them back into the postseason tournament for the first time since 2006. Indiana’s current playoff drought comes on the heels of nine consecutive postseason appearances from 1998-2006.



The Pistons advanced to the Eastern Conference finals for the sixth consecutive season a year ago, but for the third straight year time failed to get the job done, losing in six games to the eventual NBA champion Celtics. Despite failing against Boston, Detroit ended last year on a 19-9 SU run (17-11 ATS), including finishing the regular season 9-2 SU and 7-4 ATS.



Detroit swept the four-game season series from the Pacers last year, going 3-1 ATS, and dating back to 2007, the Pistons have won six straight from Indiana (5-1 ATS), all as a favorite. Also, the Pistons are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings in Motown.



Indiana enters this season in ATS funks of 6-16-1 against Central Division rivals and 2-6 on Wednesday. The Pistons have also struggled on Wednesdays (3-8 ATS last 11), but they’ve cashed in 14 of their last 20 home games (playoffs included).



For the Pacers, the under is on streaks of 7-2 overall (all against the Eastern Conference) and 4-0 versus the Central Division. Detroit sports “under” runs of 6-2 overall, 22-8 versus the East and 4-0 at home. Finally, the under is 33-11 in the last 44 series clashes overall and 6-1 in the last seven battles at the Palace of Auburn Hills.



ATS ADVANTAGE: DETROIT and UNDER





Phoenix (56-31, 41-42-4 ATS) at San Antonio (65-34, 46-50-3 ATS)



The Spurs eliminated Phoenix from the playoffs for the second straight year and the fourth time in the past five seasons, taking down the Suns in five games in the first round. However, after knocking out New Orleans in a seven-game conference semifinal series, San Antonio was unable to capture its fifth Western Conference title, losing to the Lakers in five games. Gregg Popovich’s team closed out the regular season strong, winning 12 of its final 15 games (9-6 ATS).



After getting swept by the Spurs, the Suns lost head coach Mike D’Antoni to the Knicks and replaced him with Terry Porter, who is expected to bring more of a defensive mindset to Phoenix. Porter takes over a team that has made four consecutive playoff appearances and one that went 15-5 (12-7-1 ATS) in its final 20 regular-season games a year ago.



Including a pair of playoff series, San Antonio is 11-7 against Phoenix over the past two years, but 7-9-2 ATS. The underdog is on a 6-2-1 ATS roll in this rivalry.



Heading into this season, Phoenix sports ATS streaks of 13-6-2 against the Western Conference and 7-19-3 on Wednesdays, while San Antonio is on pointspread runs of 9-4 on Wednesdays and 4-1-1 at home.



The Spurs had the second-best home record in the Western Conference last year at 41-8 (28-19 ATS), while the Suns were a solid road team (25-19, 21-10-4 ATS).



The Spurs stayed under the total in each of their final eight games last year and the under is 4-1 in their last five at home, 7-0 in their last seven against the Pacific Division and 8-3 in their last 11 on Wednesdays. The under is also 6-3 in the last nine Spurs-Suns battles and 5-2 in Phoenix’s last seven regular-season contests.



ATS ADVANTAGE: UNDER





Denver (50-36, 43-43 ATS) at Utah (60-34, 49-41-4 ATS)



The Nuggets made the playoffs for the fifth straight season last year, but for the fifth straight time they failed to get out of the first round, as they were humiliated in a four-game loss to the Lakers (0-4 ATS). In fact, going back to 1995, Denver has lost six consecutive playoff series. On the bright side, George Karl’s squad ended last year’s regular season on a 13-6 SU run and a 15-8 ATS romp.



Like the Nuggets, Utah’s 2007-08 season also ended at the hands of the Lakers, After knocking out the Rockets in six games in Round 1, the Jazz took Los Angeles to six games before bowing out. The Jazz went just 3-6-1 ATS in their final 10 playoff games, though they did close out the regular season on a 9-2 ATS roll.



Denver took the first series meeting from the Jazz last year, winning 120-109 as a three-point home chalk. However, Utah won the last three both SU and ATS, including two blowout victories in Salt Lake City (132-105 and 124-97). The Jazz are 9-2 SU and ATS in the last 11 head-to-head battles (5-1 SU and ATS in Utah), with the winner cashing in all 11 contests.



Also, in this rivalry, the favorite is 20-8-1 ATS in the last 29 meetings.



Utah was money at the Energy Solutions Arena last year, going 41-6 SU and 29-14-4 ATS, while the Nuggets won just 17 of 43 road games, going 19-24 ATS (2-5 ATS in the last seven).



For the Nuggets, the under is on streaks of 8-1 overall and 4-1 on the road, but the over is 36-15 in the team’s last 51 games against Northwest Division rivals. Also, the over is 4-1 in Utah’s last five overall and 5-2 in its last seven at home. Finally, the over is 6-1 in the last seven Jazz-Nuggets battles overall and 6-2 in the last eight clashes in Salt Lake City.



ATS ADVANTAGE: UTAH and OVER

John Fina
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