Ben Burns NBA Picks
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| Last 7 days | Units | ROI | Pct | WL |
| Moneyline Picks | +277.0 units | +38.7% | 80% | 4-1 |
| O/U Picks | +150.0 units | +13.5% | 60% | 6-4 |
| Top Play Picks | +140.0 units | +8.0% | 57% | 8-6 |
| Overall Picks | +42.0 units | +1.1% | 53% | 16-14 |
| Last 60 days | Units | ROI | Pct | WL |
| O/U Picks | +744.0 units | +5.8% | 56% | 63-50 |
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NCAA-B | Mar 11, 2010 Texas vs. Baylor |
Texas 0-105 at BODOG |
Lost $105.0 |
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I'm playing on TEXAS. The Bears swept the Longhorns this year, most recently embarrassing them in the regular season finale. That will have most ready to back them again here. While I respect Baylor, I still feel that Texas is the stronger team. Playing with 'double-revenge' and having bounced back with a relatively convincing victory yesterday, I expect the Longhorns to prove it this evening. The Bears had a bye in the first round. If they're fortunate enough to advance deep into this tournament, that could help them. However, I don't expect that to happen and I believe that the fact that the Longhorns were able to regain their confidence and momentum will prove beneficial this evening. True, Texas failed to cover yesterday. However, the Longhorns were never really challenged (won by 7) and the only reason that the Cyclones covered was they hit several 3-pointers in closing minutes, including one on the last shot of the game - and then decided not to foul afterwards. Today, of course, a victory will also give the Longhorns a cover. While the Bears have the better ranking, let's not forget that Texas was ranked #1 at one time. In other words, the Longhorns have no shortage of talent. As Texas forward Damion James said before the tournament: "I bet no team in the country will want to face us when it's a one-and-done deal. We've been on top before and we just have to do it again. We're ready to go." After yesterday's game, James who had 28 points, 16 rebounds and three steals had this to say: "I'm not ready to go home, so we have to do whatever it takes to win the game." The Longhorns, 5-1 the last six times they were attempting to avenge a road loss, have a score to settle. Not only did Baylor had them their first loss this season but the Bears embarrassed them last week. Now its payback time. *9 |
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NHL | Mar 11, 2010 Nashville Predators vs. San Jose Sharks |
Total 5½ un-115 at 5DIMES |
Lost $115.0 |
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I'm playing on San Jose and Nashville to finish UNDER the total. These teams have met once so far in 2010. That 2/6 matchup saw them combine for seven goals, a 4-3 San Jose victory, at Nashville. That game saw two goals scored in the first 2:30 of the game though, which changed the complexion of things. With tonight's rematch being played at San Jose and with there being a chance that they'll face each other in the playoffs, I expect a lower-scoring game. The Predators come in off a 2-1 win at Atlanta. It was the third straight game in which they'd failed to score more than two goals. While that game had an O/U line of six, the Preds have seen the UNDER go 47-38 the last 85 times that they played a road game with a total of 5.5 During the same stretch, the Sharks have seen the UNDER go 41-33 when playing a home game with a total of 5.5. Like their guests, the Sharks won their last game by a score of 2-1. Dating back to last month's meeting at Nashville, the Sharks have now seen the UNDER go a profitable 6-1 their last seven games. Including last month's result, SJ goalie Nabakov is 6-1 with a stellar 1.99 goals-against average in his last seven starts against the Preds. I expect a relatively low-scoring affair. *8 |
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NCAA-B | Mar 11, 2010 Miami Florida vs. Wake Forest |
Total 134½ ov-110 at SPBOOK |
Won $100 |
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I'm playing on Wake Forest and Miami to finish OVER the total. Recent results, combined with the fact that both regular season meetings stayed below the total, have helped to provide us with a generously low number. I believe that it's a little too low. Note that the two regular season meetings had much higher O/U lines. They were listed at 139 and 144, respectively. Yes, the Demon Deacons have seen each of their last four games stay below the total. However, with the exception of a very low-scoring game vs. Florida State, that's largely due to those games having higher over/under lines. A closer look shows that only one of their last three games (the one vs. FSU) finished with less than 135 combined points. Looking back further and we find that five of the Deacons' last seven games have produced a minimum 135 points. Those seven games averaged 140.86 points. For the season, Wake Forest games are averaging 141.3 points. Yes, the Hurricanes have seen each of their last two games stay below the total. However, one of those also came against Florida State - the top defensive team in the ACC. Additionally, looking back a bit further and we find that before those two games, their previous four all finished above number, each of those four games producing a minimum of 136 points. For the season, their games are averaging 136.5 points. Note that the Hurricanes have seen the OVER go 16-8 their last 24 games (which had a total) after scoring 60 or fewer points in their previous game. That includes a 5-1 mark their last five in that situation. Additionally, they've seen the OVER go 10-4-1 the last 15 times that they played a game with an O/U line in the 130s. The Demon Deacons have seen the OVER go 6-2-1 the last eight times that they were listed as neutral court favorites in the -3.5 to -6 points. During the same stretch, the Hurricanes have seen the OVER go 4-2 when listed as neutral court underdogs in the +3.5 to +6 range. I look for those numbers to improve as this one proves higher-scoring than many are expecting. *9 |
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NBA | Mar 11, 2010 Atlanta Hawks vs. Washington Wizards |
Total 194 ov-110 at BOOKM |
Won $100 |
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I'm playing on Atlanta and Washington to finish OVER the total. I successfully played on the Hawks to finish 'under' the total in their most recent game. While that one stayed below the total by double-digits, tonight, I feel that the value lies with the 'over.' While the Hawks managed 'only' 98 points last time out, that game still finished with 197 overall - enough to finish above tonight's lower number. Prior to that game, they'd seen six straight games finish above the total. Each of their last seven games has produced a minimum of 194 points and those seven games averaged a whopping 210.7 points. For the season, their games are averaging 199.7 points. Unlike the Hawks, the Wizards have been involved in several low-scoring games recently. That said, their games are still averaging greater than 198 combined points on the season. Seven of their last 10 home games have finished with a minimum of 193 combined points. The Hawks have lost two in a row. Since they lost four in a row to close out 2009 and begin 2010, the Hawks have lost two in a row only twice. In both cases, they responded by scoring triple-digits with both of those games (105-100 win at Utah on 2/22 and 103-97 win vs. LAC on 2/3) finishing above the total. The two earlier meetings between these teams were both at Atlanta. Note that two of the Hawks' last three visits to Washington saw a minimum of 200 combined points scored. Both this season's earlier meetings had O/U lines in the 200s. Tonight's line is much lower, in the low-mid 190s, and I feel that provides us with excellent value. *10 |
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NHL | Mar 11, 2010 Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Toronto Maple Leafs |
Toronto Maple Leafs -132 at 5DIMES |
Won $100 |
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I'm playing on TORONTO. The Leafs aren't listed as favorites that often. However, I feel that they're in that role for good reason this evening. The Leafs' home record of 12-14-5 admittedly isn't too impressive. However, it's far better than Tampa's 9-19-5 mark on the road. Toronto comes off a momentum-building win over Boston last time out. It was the Leafs' second win in their last three games. Toronto's Luca Caputi noted: "We want to make it hard on teams and any way we can we want to win. It’s a good atmosphere to be around right now. It's fun when you're playing hockey and winning games." The Lightning, on the other hand, are off a 5-3 loss at Montreal - their fourth straight road setback. Note that they're a money-burning 24-51 (-21.5) the last 75 times that they were off a loss by two goals or more. With the loss at Montreal, the Lightning are now just 10-24 (-10.2) in March the past few seasons. The Leafs tend to get respectable at this time of the year. During the same stretch, they're a much better 16-15 (+6.2) when playing in March. The Lightning beat the Leafs 2-1 here in November. However, the Leafs had a 41-30 edge in shots on goal. Antero Niittymaki stood on his head for Tampa to get that win. He's just 1-3 with an awful 5.79 goals-against average in his last five starts though. Whether it's him or Mike Smith (0-4, 3.60 GAA last seven games) the Lightning aren't likely to get that kind of superb netminding again. Even with that loss, the Leafs are still 15-6-1 the last 22 times that they hosted the Lightning. The Leafs can hurt Tampa's playoff chances with a win tonight and I look for them to do just that. *7 |
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NCAA-B | Mar 11, 2010 Buffalo vs. Miami (Ohio) |
Buffalo 0-110 at BOOKM |
Lost $110.0 |
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I'm playing on BUFFALO. The Redhawks just beat Buffalo to close out the regular season. However, that was at Oxford. Tonight's game is being played at Cleveland and I feel that the Bulls will get some 'payback.' The Redhawks had a bye in the first round after they beat Buffalo. If they're fortunate enough to advance deep into this tournament, that could help them. However, I don't expect that to happen and I believe that the fact that the Bulls were able to regain their confidence and momentum by beating up on Toledo on 3/7 will work in their favor. Buffalo won that one by a score of 72-54. While Toledo is admittedly a pretty bad team, that big win will have the Bulls remembering what they did here last season. You may remember that the Bulls advanced all the way to the MAC title game here last season. The Bulls are arguably a much better team this season and they bring back a ton of experience from last year. In fact, their top six scorers are ALL seniors. The fact that they did so well here last season, combined with the blowout of Toledo, will give the Bulls confidence. Added confidence will come from the fact that they also beat any team in this tournament. Indeed, the Bulls were the only team in the entire conference to beat both the Mac's top two teams, champion Kent State and East Division runner-up Akron. Yes, the Bulls lost at Oxford. However, they also dismantled Miami when the teams met at Buffalo earlier in the season. That 73-55 blowout gives them the confidence to know that they can beat the Redhawks. The Bulls are 6-0 SU the last six times that they were off a game in which they allowed 60 points or less. They had the much better record than Miami this season and I look for them to build on those stats here. *10 |
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| Ben Burns burst onto the sports betting scene in the 1990s, first making his selections available to the public in 1998. Now entering his tenth year, Ben has become one of the most successful and well-respected handicappers on the entire Internet. From 1998 to 2006, Ben had his selections documented by the Big Guy Sports Monitor. During that time, he accumulated numerous seasonal titles in all the major sports. In fact, competing against a field of 150, Ben's NFL selections still rank as #1 of all-time there. With such a commanding lead over the field, it is highly unlikely that his all-time NFL record there will ever be matched. Like all handicappers, Ben goes through both hot and cold streaks. However, whether winning or losing, he always "tells it like it is." Perhaps more importantly, as his many fans are quick to point out, Ben's winning weeks tend to greatly outnumber his losing ones. Note that Ben followed up an extremely strong 2006 with an even better campaign in 2007! Ben is known as a "Totals Expert" and his over/under plays are highly sought after in all sports. In addition to his "total" success, Ben's "sides" are also known for their sizzling hot streaks. While he advocates playing all his selections equally, Ben's knack for nailing his "Big" plays is truly remarkable. Ben capped off a highly successful college football season by winning his Bowl Game of the Year, a 41-10 wire-to-wire destruction on Georgia over Hawaii. Ben's NFL playoffs didn't go as well though and he lost his first ever Super Bowl selection, when the Patriots were upset by the Giants. Despite that rare setback, Ben's Super Bowl record remains at 10-1 for his career. Additionally, his NFL playoff picks remain a powerful 47-22 (68%) ATS the past six years. Ben isn't just a football expert though, as his hockey, baseball AND basketball picks are also highly respected. Ben logs extremely long hours. His hard work clearly shows itself in his high quality writeups and extraordinary long-term records. If you're looking for an honest, hard-working handicapper with a documented history of success, give Ben Burns a try. We're sure that you'll be impressed! |
Handicapper Ben Burns has been analyzing sports and looking at odds nearly all of his life, but he is now going into his 10th year of offering his sports picks accessible to the general public. During that span he has escalated to the pinnacle of the handicapping world and is now one of the most flourishing and respectable names in the industry.
Burns has gathered national attention for his numerous season titles in all sports. His NFL betting tips rank him #1 at a few of the leading sports monitors and his figures in the sport will most likely never be beaten by another handicapper. While he does go through ups and downs like each different handicapper in the industry, you'll always see him saying it like it is. However, you'll see his numerous winning streaks outnumbering his few little losing streaks. If you take a look at his record over long term then we have no incertitude you will be struck by the cash that he racks up for clients.
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Last year his football picks were very prosperous, and he ended his season in a 41-10 rout by taking the Bulldogs over Hawaii for his Game of the Year. If you want to lay lots of action on the Super Bowl, then his picks on the game are now 10-1 over his life history. However, Ben doesn't just concentrate on football, his baseball, college basketball, and pro basketball picks are all very moneymaking and win customers loads of money.
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