[Doug Upstone]

By Doug Upstone

The side and total on the Spurs and Nets encounter is moving because Tony Parker is out and Tim Duncan is questionable, after a double OT game and playing consecutive nights. Also, what does the wagering public think about Arizona losing one of its top players after suffering its initial loss of the season, read today’s line moves and find out. As we say every day, understanding line moves can build your bankroll.

NBA – (503) CHICAGO at (504) GOLDEN STATE 10:35 E TNT

Golden State is coming off its worst shooting performance in over nine years, as they bricked their way to a 31.2 percent shooting night at home against Charlotte in losing 91-75. The Warriors are converting on only 38.9 percent in their last four outings and having to face Chicago’s No. 2 rated scoring defense qualifies as bad timing for Golden State. This is why those betting basketball have lowered the total from 191 to 189.5, believing the Bulls can further suppress the Warriors shooters. Chicago is already the top UNDER team in the NBA at 29-18-1 and Golden State is 18-8 UNDER after a game where they failed to cover the spread this season. Doug'sTake – Play Under

CBB – (539) OREGON at (540) ARIZONA 9:00 E ESPN

For the first time this season, Arizona will take the court after a defeat and will also be without the talents of forward Brandon Ashley, who is lost for the season. Replacing their third-leading scorer will not be easy for the Wildcats since Ashley was their most versatile offensive and defensive player. Sports bettors do not feel his loss will matter much tonight as Arizona has been taken from -10 to -11.5 against visiting Oregon. The Ducks started 13-0, but have been exposed in Pac-12 action for flying around on defense and not being sound and way too selfish on offense. Oregon has covered one game since Dec. 18 (1-10 ATS), but is 9-6 ATS in Tucson in their last 15 visits and beat the odds in the last two visits. Doug's Take – Lean Arizona

CBB – (549) CS-FULLERTON at (550) CS-RIVERSIDE 10:00 E ESPN3

This contest of two below average Big West teams has attracted attention from college basketball bettors. Cal-Riverside opened as a two-point favorite and has been turned around to a one-point home underdog. Not much to choose from with these two squads, as Cal-Fullerton is 1-7 ATS against losing teams this season and the Highlanders are 3-11 ATS at home having dumped two of their last three contests. The Titans edge comes in the form of playing a tougher overall schedule and the fact they have defeated Fullerton five straight times with three covers. Doug's Take – Slight lean with CS-Fullerton

NHL – (61) DETROIT at (62) FLORIDA 7:35 E FSD, FSFL

When it comes to finding the back of the net, more often than not Florida could use a flashlight, ranking 25^th in scoring in the NHL at 2.4 per game. Though Detroit is just 4-8 SU on the road after a 10-4 start, they are getting the nod after being lifted from -105 to -120 on the money line. One might be a trifle apprehensive to support the Red Wings since they have been shut-out three times in four away contests and they have dropped three of four against the Panthers. Detroit is 8-2-2 in recent visits to south Florida, however, that was with much better teams than this outfit. Doug's Take – Lean Detroit

Doug's Meaty Trends

NBA ATS Trend

Golden State is 5-13 ATS in home games after playing two consecutive games as favorite this season.

CBB ATS Trend

Mid. Tenn. State is 0-11 ATS in road games after playing a game as a home favorite the last two seasons.

NHL Money Line Trend

The N.Y. Islanders are 2-9 in home games having lost three of their last four games this season.

[CatHawk]

Datsyuk back in lineup for Wings tonight.

[Doug Upstone]

Duly noted CatHawk, thanks

[CatHawk]

Good luck tonight!