On Saturday in Matinee action the NBA Double system totals play is on the Over in the Cleveland at Boston game. Rotation numbers 501/502 at 1:05 eastern. This game fits 2 powerful totals systems. First we want to play the over for home favorites like Boston that have 4+ days of rest and lost to the spread by 7 or more while scoring 80 or less. These teams at home have played over every time since 2001 and the average game scores are 209 points. Road teams like the Cavs with 1 exact day of rest that scored 120 or more at home and covered by 1-3 points have played over in 7 of 8 games if the total is 190 or higher. The Cavs have played over in 7 of the last 8 and all 4 times on the road when the posted total is 195 to 200. They allow 103 points on the road. The Celtics have played over in 2 of 3 after shooting less than 40% this season. Look for this one to play over the total.




The BONUS Pinstripe Bowl selection Is on Rutgers. Game 223 at 12 noon eastern. This is too many points and coach Flood will have the Knights ready to go in this one. They may not win but they should hang around for the cover. These two are very close statistically on both sides of the ball as The Irish have edges but not enough to warrant a 2 touchdown spread. Pre New Years day favorites of -8.5 or more are solid play against teams as well as bowl favorites of 7.5 or more prior to the New Year in general. These teams have not done well historically. In fact if they are laying more than 12 and have a win percentage of .666 or les they are 1-11 ats. Notre Dame has failed to cover the last 4 vs ACC Teams and are a hideous 0-10 straight up and ats if they covered in their last game and their opponent is off a win. Rutgers has played well vs Independent teams winning 11 of the last 12 and have bowl wins in 5 of their last 7 post season appearances. The Irish have one of the worst red zone offenses in the country and Rutgers will be close to home here only a few miles from Jersey. Take the Points with Rutgers.