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NHL MONEYLINE MASSACRE

The Colorado Avalanche have answered an eight-game losing streak with winning three of their last four and outscoring opponents 14-5 in the process. The Avs put a 7-1 beating on Winnipeg last time out and here they'll take on a Chicago team that is 3-14 in its last 17 when its opponent scored five goals last time out. 

The red hot Blackhawks have won 10 of their last 12 games overall but have struggled on the defensive end lately, giving up 16 goals through their last three games. Chicago has won each of the first two contests but I think the value is on the visitors in this matchup. 

8* play on Colorado Avalanche. 

NBA HARDWOOD HAMMER

The Charlotte Hornets entered the All Star break with a losing record overall, but they own a solid 19-9 SU (16-12 ATS) record home at Spectrum Center and are 16-5-1 ATS in their last 22 Friday night games. Charlotte is expecting to get a boost from the return of veteran point guard Tony Parker who missed four games before the break because of back soreness. 

Here they'll host a Washington team that has dropped seven of its last 10 overall and is an atrocious 4-22 ATS in its last 26 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. 

The Wizards won the first meeting of the season 130-126 home at Washington on Dec 29. The home team is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings and I expect Charlotte to be fired up and get revenge tonight. 

8* play on Charlotte Hornets. 

TOP RATED 10* MID-AMERICAN BOOKIE BREAKER TOTAL

The Buffalo Bulls are coming off a 114-67 rout of Ohio and have played three straight overs. They're scoring an average of 85.8 ppg overall which ballons to 90.3 ppg in front of the home town crowd at Alumni Arena. 

The Kent State Golden Flashes took an 84-74 loss at Central Michigan last time out and over is 7-2 in their nine games vs. teams that averages 77+ points/game. 

Over is 9-3 in the Bulls last 12 Friday night games and I think points will come fast and easy for both sides in this contest. 

10* play on OVER. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA): MIKE'S TOP RATED TOTAL

The Nuggets won the first meeting of the season 126-118 home at Pepsi Center, but I think we'll see far fewer points on the board here in the rematch at Dallas Friday night. 

Under is 15-5-1 in the Mavs last 21 overall and they' allowed just 106.3 ppg home at American Airlines Center. Denver meanwhile is playing just .500 basketball on the road, and one reason is a big drop in points scored compared to home, 107.7 ppg vs. 112.0 ppg). 

Also keep in mind that this is both teams first game back from the All Star break, so rust and sloppy shooting can be expected.

10* play on UNDER.