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The Suns have someone from France, Brasil, & Canada, but you know what they're missing...

SAN ANTONIO SPURS @ PHOENIX SUNS (-6)
Because the Spurs were my only NBA loss last night, I’m sure most of you think I’m holding a grudge worse than a porn star that got some shiznit in her hair. But after thoroughly analyzing the Spurs last night, I came to a pretty obviously conclusion…they’re slower than the first girl I got lucky with! Popovich’s line-up uses a lot of Robert Horry, Brent Barry, Michael “He looks like the black-version of my great uncle” Finley & Fabio Oberto, while the great Timmy-D seems more methodical then ever and Manu “I’ve got a bigger nose than Greg Gamble” Ginobili looks a little dazed after taking the dirty forearm from Kobe. Parker is the exception in the group, but his speed is really only used on the pick-n-roll as it’s tough to have a 1 on 2, 3, or 4 break in the NBA. You know D’Antoni and Nash were licking their chops watching the contest last night, and I have no idea how the Spurs are going to slowdown Marion & Stoudemire on the break and Barbosa from anywhere on the floor. Phoenix wants to get this into a track meet early with the Spurs coming off a tough battle in Utah, so while 6 points may seem like a lot…I wouldn’t be surprised if the Suns win by 16! This is a statement game for PHX and they’ve caught the Spurs at the right time…Nash & Co. by 10-16 points

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Greggy G hits the Century mark...Hell ya!
Who needs an Angel on your shoulder when you've got Greg Gamble in your pocket...Alright take the damn Angel

LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS (-4.5) @ BOSTON CELTICS
One of these days the Celtics are going to screw me…but not tonight! The Clippers have won 6 out 7 and are finally utilizing all their talent. Sam “I Am an odd lookin’-fellow” has been crafty veteran of late that would make Ron Jeremy proud, and it looks like Elton has finally recovered from his USA Bball experience this summer. And as I’ve mentioned before, it’ll never be written…but the Celts are looking for more balls (ping-pong) than an insecure freshman hottie on fraternity row…The Clipp by 8-14 points

Greg Gamble 's big party is tonight...
...don't worry girl, you're invited!

NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS (-17) @ NC STATE WOLFPACK
I'm betting on the Tar Heels until they stop paying my mortgage
Tar Heels by 26-32 points

OHIO STATE BUCKEYES (pick) @ MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS
The only good guy on the Spartans is a skinny white dude
Buckeyes by 6-12 points

Did you have fun last night ladies?
good...but you've got to roll, I got Super Bowl plans

DETROIT PISTONS (+3) @ CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
The M*tha F*cker Bears are in the Super Bowl BEEATCHES!!! BTW, what a party last night, thanks for showin' Homeboyz...I'm taking at least a couple hours off from smokin blunts and drinking Tequila. Oh yeah...I like the Pistons on the road...Detroit by 4-10 points

Bears vs. Colts -7 ...these were the good old days to Tex Mex

Oh Yeah.......its finally here. Super Bowl XLI! I can't wait to see somebody pouting in the post game press conference. For the past two weeks people have been asking me "what's your pick Money Mike"? Well I'm here to break it all down for you and tell our Chicago fan base why you should queue up the 80's favorite "The Bad news Bears" starring William Devane in the latest sequel.

While this picture is not from the Super Bowl...
...it reminds me of it!

I’ve been writing all season that Rex Grossman is a bum…a short, slow bum with small hands! I know Da Bear defense was easier to move the ball on then trying to move around at our kick-ass party on Saturday…but please don’t try to convince me that Sexy Rexy is ever going to be the answer. BTW…besides picking winners, I also spend my off-time making wads of cash for my Homeboy’s bar! I’ve got a new special for the Clybar…it’s called hang out with Greg Gamble and Adam Orvi. Anywho, I’m having trouble focusing today after the weekend extravaganza but I do have a few picks for ya. Thanks again for all the Tequila shots this weekend and to the half dozen people that come-up to me asking if I knew who Greg Gamble was! If you don’t know…now you know

The NBA action is pretty thin tonight...
...but tomorrow it seems like the bank is open!

Damn it's cold...I'm stuck at a Panera trying to finish my picture research for today, but for some reason it won't let me log onto my own site! Something about: "not allowed/not safe"...I wonder why? Anyway, it's still damn cold and there is too much NBA luv tomorrow to even touch tonight's professional action (except for maybe one game)...but of course I'll be messing around with some late-night west-coast collegiate stuff to pass the time...Shoot me a comment on my picks below, I'm off to a Chinese Tea Hall to see if I can load up www.insideplays.com...Picture me frozen'

Without the Landlord in the middle...

...the Dukies are in trouble

Nothing’s worse than having Portland cover in regulation only to lose in OT…that’s like the feeling you get when you’re ready to sip a cold beer and next thing you know you’re hacking-up chew-spit! Oh well, I’m still waiting for my mid-season hot-streak to rally the troops and tonight there seems to be a gem sitting there for us. While everybody has more love for my NBA than my NCAA…that UNC/ Duke contest seems like easy pick’ens tonight. I’ve got 3 college and 3 pro on the docket, and while it’s still cold as hell in Chi-Town, a nice pile of money will make me feel like I’m back in Tijuana looking for a nice girl to watch Rivalry Week with!

I love Bobby Brown and the Titans tonight...

No...not the New Edition Homboy

Now listen fellas, I don’t want to hear how lucky I got on UNC last night. It’s like if a drunk chick sleeps with ya because ya told her ya were a AAA pitcher for the Cubs…that still counts on your tally! I went 5-1 last night and was a bucket away on the Atlanta Hawks play to make it a perfect evening. Everybody knows Friday is the day the NBA hands more winners than the SKOAL girls on Iowa campuses…but I do think I have a vibe on the undermanned Bulls squad tonight, and of course some West Coast college action…I got to say it was a good day (Ice Cube ’92)

I can't believe how good Mr. Gamble has been...
I hope he picks us tonight!

Not much needs to be said when you’re 8-1 over the last 2 days. For the Greggy G faithful Homeboyz, especially the fellaz in Phoenix and Florida, I got more luv for ya than a groupie at the NBA all-star game…and for the haters and bandwagon jumpers, looks like I don’t have to buy as many airline tickets for the end of the year Insideplays all-access party in Thailand! No time to waste, I’ve got 4 more winners and I if I don’t go at least 3-1 I’ll be more shocked than the poor girl who opened her closet to find Najah Davenport dropping a deuce. Oh yeah, and quit bitchin' about my lines...I use the morning line and it's not my fault Vegas changes it once they read my shiznit!

Of course I'd watch Sleepless in Seattle with you!

This is going to be quick fellaz, I've got my lady's family staying at our place this weekend...I guess they've never heard of a hotel. Not a great evening last night, and not because I was stuck watching "Sleepless in M*ther F*ckin Seattle" instead of the Bulls game. After a whirlwind of victories this week, the gamblin gods put a roofie in my cocktail last night. As always though, I'm showin' them I'm committed to my craft so check out my 4 college plays today...and check back later for my NBA action. The write-ups will be brief, because I think her mom wants to watch "You've got God Damn Mail" and I need to find an excuse to get out the house...HOLLA

The NBA sucks tonight...
...but I'll always like college (azz)

I'm drunk so just trust me on these bets...

BUTLER BULLDOGS (-4.5) @ WRIGHT STATE RAIDERS
I like the Bulldogs by more than 5 and my friend from High School played football there

XAVIER MUSKETEERS (-1.5) @ GEORGE WASHINGTON COLONIALS
GW is getting good spreads because of last year...and Xavier starts with an X

AKRON ZIPS (-1.5) @ TOLEDO (Rockets I think?)
I like the dude Dru Joyce on the Zips

I did a lot of research for ya fellaz

...this one should be easy!

You will never believe where the lady and her parents are making me go today...Let's just say I've got a lot of explaining to do about those young panties on the website. I'll be back after the lovely morning (without a bloody) and have some late Sunday action...SUNDAY FUNDAY.

SAN ANTONIO SPURS (PICK) @ MIAMI HEAT
I know the Spurs beat my ass worse the Nolan Ryan stomped Robin Ventura, but I don't see a Western Conference team like the Spurs losing two in-a-row in Florida. Tony Parker should have a field day against the AARP point guards of the HEAT and Mr. Duncan has a nice height advantage on Udonis to keep this one under control for Pops. I'm guessing the line is going to be moving up all day, but I got to go...and you know I don't want to!

Just like these ladies, the Spurs aren't that flashy...but much better than anything I saw last night!

"Have fun at Sunday School Mr. Gamble...You need it!"

Sorry for the delay...we had some technical difficulties...

I can tell these girls support Santa Clara from their Tan Lines!

SANTA CLARA BRONCOS (+7.5) @ GONZAGA (ZIG) ZAGS...ESPN2
Won’t it be nice if we’re all part of the end to the Zags 50 game home winning streak? For the first time in years, Gonzaga has not totally dominated (18-8) the regular season and doesn’t have a frontcourt that matches every big-time conf. in the land. To make matters worse, 6-11 Josh Heytvelt, the teams leading shot-blocker/rebounder and 2nd leading scorer was suspended indefinitely after he was stopped by police Friday doing his best Willie Nelson imitation (The evil weed and magic mushrooms were illegality found in the car he and a red-shirt freshmen teammate were in). As for Santa Clara, since losing to Zags in early January they’ve won 7 of 8, are tied for the conf. lead with Gonzaga, and are loaded with some frontcourt behemoths. In addition, legendary coach Dick Davey just announced he’ll be retiring at the end of the season and I just have a feeling they could actually pull this one off tonight. Oh yeah, and it’s a late night ESPN2 special so break out a fresh pack of Newports and a mix-up a fresh batch of Schnapps n’ Cream Soda…this is going to be fun…Santa Clara in a buzzer-beater

While it may be too late to tell you...I also liked West Virginia +9.5 at Georgetown and the Atlanta Hawks +8...sorry again for the delay

The Sun shines in Phoenix...

...but not when Nash and Diaw are out

CHICAGO BULLS (+7) @ PHOENIX SUNS
Andres Nocioni is out for the Bullies, but Nash is out and Diaw looks doubtful. Without those two the Suns highflying offense doesn't have a floor general...Bulls by 1-6 points

CHICAGO BULLS/PHOENIX SUNS (UNDER 207)
The Suns get lots of easy shots because of Nash n' Diaw...but not tonight. In addition, the Bulls don't want P.J. Brown, Sweetney, Malik Allen to run with Shawn and Amare...total points 196-202

Just like we told ya...
...the Zags Magic Bus doesn't help at home!

In our endeavor to server you better we had some technical problems yesterday, but are back in action today and ready to make some money. I was able to post my beautiful Santa Clara play late yesterday as the Zig-Zags lost their first home game in over 50 contests. However, I did send out some personal picks to my fellow degenerates thru email yesterday, but as I’m sure you understand…I cannot add those totals to the sight. I know I’m shadier than the little white swimmers that helped out Anna Nicole, but I hope you all enjoy the picks and the pics…HOLLA!

The Raptors have been a Greggy G staple...

...and will be again tonight!

Just like last week, Mon. & Tues. had slim pick’ins, but Wednesday we rolled-up smoother than Heather Graham in Boogie Nights (5-1). By the way, Happy V-Day to you all and make sure your girl’s liquored-up and passed out by the West Coast start times. Looks like the pony I put on layaway for the lady is not going to make it here by tonight, but I’ve got a great picture of the Black Stallion to show her and hope to have it trotting in by the weekend. Let’s hit’em up tonight as there’s more college action going down than a slumber party with the Tri-Delts!

You know why I luv Dirk, he works hard...
...and he plays Frickin Hard!

We’ve got the last of our NBA action before the All-Star break, but lucky for me…my guy takes over/unders on the 3-point contest. Anyway, I should have listened to The Cougar last night…the fat-azz told me to take Duke over BC, but I brushed him off quicker than a call-girl after you finish your “mini” Peter North impersonation. We’ve got two NBA battles on TNT tonight, some Pac-10 luv, and a Sun Belt Special that you’d only find on the leader of useless roundball knowledge…inside “M*tha F*ckin” plays! My girl’s watching Grey’s tonight, while I’m hitting the Clybar to enjoy the rivalry that is North Texas versus the Denver Pioneers. By the way, looks like tomorrow we’ve only got some Ivy League action, so I’m hoping my insider Gator Mike knows who had a big nuclear-physics test this week.

Yeah...whatever Timmy Homoway

...I hear you hate Greg Gamble as well!

Well…the All-Star break is here, and I think Greggy G needs a little NBA vacation to regroup the troops and find the magic that has turned more average than Punky Brewster as the years have past. I’ve got my crack production staff in Vegas this weekend looking for the inside scoop, while my gambletron 3000 while be virus checked as if it were a groupie on All-Star weekend. But of course we’ve got plenty of college action this weekend and I’ll be chillin at the crib as Mr. Gamble has stainless-steel being delivered baby, …oh yeah, those December and January roundball investments have paid off, and now I just need to find the love to turn February’s investments into a diamond-incrusted Quisinart. To get it started, I’ve got a two picks for yeah today…One on ESPN2, and one Ivy League gem!

Now that the Zags Center is out...
...I heard he gave all his shiznit to his pets!

TEXAS A&M AGGIES (-2.5) @ OKLAHOMA SOONERS
As a Cyclone grad, I watched the Sooners lose to an undermanned and pretty lousy Iowa St. squad just a few day after they barely pulled off a victory at Baylor. As for Aggies, they are the real frickin' deal and in their last two Big 12 road contests they beat Nebraska by double digits and shocked the Jayhawks. While they lost on a last second shot by Texas Tech this week, they actually played pretty well and I expect them to bounce back...Aggies by 6-12 points

MEMPHIS TIGERS (-4) @ GONZAGA BULLDOGS
The 22-3 #9 Tigers have quietly been climbing the polls all season and are on a 14-game win streak where most of them haven't been close. As for the Zig-Zags, they were finally looking somewhat average this season and then lost their star power forward Josh Heytvelt (16 ppg 8 rpg) and only low-post threat when he was arrested with the evil weed and magic mushrooms (I want to party this cat!). In their first tough contest without him, they lost by double digits at home to Santa Clara. Overall, Memphis has too much athleticism for the Bulldogs and are much too talented down-low for this to be very close...Tigers by 7-13 points

FLORIDA GATORS (-6) @ VANDERBILT COMMODORES
During the #1 Gators 17 game winning streak, they've always seem to dominate following a sloppy performance. Against Alabama on V-Day (no, not the day you took a freshman to the senior prom) the Gators were down 18 points in the first half before deciding to dominate the rest of the contest and eventually won by 9. While Vanderbilt has been pretty solid at home this season and played the Gators tough on the road a couple weeks ago (Florida won by 10), I just think the Gators are due to hand-out a nice azz kickin'...Gators by 8-14 points

...I've got three games for ya Homeboyz. Check em' out, IT"S PAYDAY!

While Sir Charles can't do this anymore...
...at least he beat that old dude in a race this weekend

Betting the over in the All-star game is like watching a Funyuns Eating competition with a bunch of stoners…it’s just too much fun! As for the college hardwood, lots of nail-bitters this weekend and it looks like teams are starting to get more desperate than Brittany Spears publicist as the NCAA tournament draws near. We’re back on the NBA beat tomorrow and I’m stoked for the second half. Many of the teams that are out of it start to play the youngsters, while teams jockeying for playoff positions seem to eliminate careless mistakes…and more importantly, the road starts to become easier than Jenna Jameson at a pool party in Cali for the all the big-dogs. Until then, we’re rolling with 3 college plays tonight…and of course more than half of them are on TV.

KG is just too good...
...for the T-Wolves to be so average!

The NBA is back boyz…and my banker is happier than Brett Farve winning a $100 shopping spree at CVS Pharmacy. Besides investing on the professionals action tonight, I also really want to play the Spartans as the Badgers will travel to the house that Izzo, Steve Smith, Shawn Respert, & Mo Pete built (screw Mateen and his large azz-chompers!), but I don’t know if I have the balls to bet against a guy named Alando. I have a feeling that Wisconsin may be looking ahead to their tilt with the Buckeyes on Sunday, but it’s soo hard to put my church money on a team led by the short skinny white Drew “Derek Ravio” Neitzel. Oh well, maybe by the end of my pointless banter today I’ll have changed my mind…but who cares, there’s NBA action tonight and it’s M*tha F*ckin frat-tastic!

Can Vince rise above the trade rumors...

...and come up with a win tonight?

Ouch…Last night was more painful then getting that little Q-Tip in college when they check for the opposite of happy endings! They only guy that won me some dinero was Derek Ravio and Michigan State…or maybe that was Drew Neitzel dropping bombs. But just like my Homeboy Mr. Bobbit in “John Wayne Bobbitt Un-Cut”…I’m a fighter and I will strap it on again tonight. Enough chit-chat, I stayed up late with a couple glasses of scotch and a little lip candy…care of the Bear, and researched like I was charge of finding the girls for the SI Swimsuit Addition. Its Wednesday fellaz, the day Greggy G puts the women and children to bed and goes looking for frickin’ dinner…and dinner tomorrow is going to be King Crab Legs in a Butter-Truffle sauce after playing the 8 games I’ve got tonight!

Looks like Wade won't be soarin' for awhile!

He may always get up...but sometimes he needs a wheelchair!

So much for having King Crab legs in a Lemon Truffle sauce for lunch. It looks like I’ll be snacking on some Buddig Corn Beef on a tortilla washed down with some H20 spiked with a lemon wedge and Hawkeye Vodka…and not my lemon wedge…I’m stealing that shiznit from our office fridge. But whether you luv me or hate, I’m coming back for more punishment like Rocky Balboa…minus the roids. With that said, instead of justifying my gambling existence, I’ve got a quick Bulls thought for ya. I am praying that the injury to D-Wade entices Paxson, Skiles, & Co. to make a big splash before the deadline. The Bullies have so many young assets and draft picks this year, no matter who they give up for Gasol they’ll still have an unbelievable young core. The East is more wide-open than Brittany’s felted-mound and I just can’t take another minute of P.J. Brown, Malik Allen, & Michael Sweetney getting their shot tossed like Andy Dick at the penitentiary. On that note, Greggy G’s starring a new streak and I hope your riding with me when it hits! Tonight looks easy…thanks to you Mr. Wade!

I would have been as happy as you Avery if you...

just kept Austin "Vince Vaughn" Croshere out of the game!

ARE YOU FRICKIN’ KIDDING ME! With the Mavs up 32 points a few minutes into the 4th quarter, I actually put a W (win) in my notepad, slammed the last of my Templeton Rye Whiskey, and got my warm Houston Oilers Zubaz out of the dryer. Next thing I know, Dallas has got some 4-foot dude named Jose Juan “why are you in the frickin’ game” Barea and James Posey is making it rain from downtown like Pac-Man Jones in Vegas. Speaking of making it rain (which sounds like fun), I’ve got a Bachelor party this weekend and I was hoping to do just that at the local entertainment club…unfortunately, after the Mavs made me consider pulling a Corey Dillon from this profession, I’m going to have to Make it Rain with 8 M*tha F*ckin Dollars! But no need to panic loyal compadres (all 9 of ya), I’m not retiring because I need money like Scottie Pippen and will be playing this game until my frickin’ wheels fall off…or until I have to sell my hub-caps! Check back all weekend, I’ll have some picks & pics and for ya and plenty of drunk banter.

Oh yeah....Money Mike is back up in this piece with the winners you love. I'm taking over this weekend with Craig G in Madison Wisconsin at a bachelor party rubbing on cheese fed cow girls shakin that money maker at Madison's favorite hot spot the "barnyard". Throw those quarters craig G! Anyway Claudia should have you ready for take off in that silver space jump suit!

Greggy G has found plenty of mismatches this week!

Well, I survived another Bachelor Party and was able to enjoy myself a little more thanks to a profitable evening Friday in the NBA. Of course, I was well-behaved and only donated money to the phenomenal dancing style of a young lady named ONYX for my friends and was able to fight-down plenty of Well-Vodka and Red Bull to make the pony-tailed male bartender ask if I always keep my eyes closed when ordering at the bar. But enough about our weekend, it’s back to the ATS grind and I’ve got a feeling I’m due for a huge week…Let’s make it Rain!

Kobe looked like it was 2002 last night...

...thank god, cause he was my only win anoche!

I am completely done with the NCAA...at least for today. It's strickly NBA Action for me tonight and hopefully that win streak I keep talking about!

Only Greggy G can compare his ATS Season...
...to the boat of former Bull Brian Williams

My record is sinking faster than Bison Dele hanging on his boat with a bunch of relatives. I’m sick of watching my boys get down in the 1st quarter or let their crappy bench blow it late…I need my coaches to ensure a fast start, a furious finish, a mentality to cheat-like hell, and most importantly, know what the damn line is! I’ve decided not to bore you with my banter until I finally find that win streak or I head on another road trip. Game-on Gambling Gods, I’ve got 4 playing tonight...and I need all 4 to cover!