The dunk contest has historically been a favorite event of many NBA fans. Despite sentiments among many that it has lost its luster; that players can’t do anything new; and perhaps most importantly, that the star players refuse to participate, the excitement the dunk contest brings on Saturday night will still make everyone tune in.

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Northwestern Wildcats at #13 Ohio State Buckeyes
Thursday, February 14, 2013, 7:00 pm Eastern, TV: Big Ten Network
Value City Arena – Columbus, Ohio
Opening Line: Ohio State -16
Current Line: Ohio State -17
Opening Total: 124
Current Total: 123
Opening Money Line: Ohio St -2775 
/ Northwestern +1725
Current Money Line: Ohio St -3240 / Northwestern +2010

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Second Year Guard Stephen Curry Will Lead the Warriors High Octane Offense.
Second Year Guard Stephen Curry Will Lead the Warriors High Octane Offense.
The Foot Locker three-point shootout features five very good shooters—and swingman Paul George, who would have been better entering the dunk contest once again. Let’s look at the contestants and determine who has the best shot of taking the three-point shooting title.

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No. 5 Gonzaga Bulldogs at Saint Mary’s Gaels
Thursday, 2/15/13, 11:00 PM EST, TV:  ESPN2
Opening Point Spread:  Gonzaga PK
Current Betting Line:  Gonzaga -1
Opening Total:  144
Current Total:  143
Odds Courtesy of Bookmaker

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#20 Wisconsin Badgers at Minnesota Golden Gophers
Thursday, February 14, 2013, 7:00 pm Eastern, TV: ESPN
Williams Arena – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Opening Line: Minnesota -5
Current Line: Minnesota -5
Opening Total: 119
Current Total: 118 1/2
Opening Money Line: Minnesota -215 / Wisconsin +185
Current Money Line: Minnesota -205 / Wisconsin +175

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No. 9 Arizona Wildcats at Colorado Buffaloes
Thursday, 2/15/13, 10:00 PM EST, TV:  Pac-12 Networks
Opening Point Spread:  Arizona -2
Current Betting Line:  Arizona -2.5
Opening Total:  135.5
Current Total:  135.5
Odds Courtesy of Bookmaker

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Los Angeles Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers
Thursday, 2/14/13, 10:30 PM EST, TV:  TNT
Opening Point Spread:  Clippers -2.5
Current Betting Line:  Clippers -3
Opening Total:  199
Current Total:  199
Odds Courtesy of Bookmaker

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Miami Heat at Oklahoma City Thunder
Thursday, 2/14/13, 8:00 PM EST, TV:  TNT
Opening Point Spread:  Oklahoma City -4.5
Current Betting Line:  Oklahoma City -5
Opening Total:  206
Current Total:  204.5
Odds Courtesy of Bookmaker

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North Carolina Tar Heels at #2 Duke Blue Devils
Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 9:00 am Eastern, TV: ESPN
Cameron Indoor Stadium – Durham, North Carolina
Opening Line: Duke -10 1/2
Current Line: Duke -10 1/2
Opening Total: 152
Current Total: 151 1/2
Opening Money Line: Duke -700 / UNC +550
Current Money Line: Duke -600 / UNC +475

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#17 Oklahoma State Cowboys at Texas Tech Red Raiders
Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 7:00 pm Eastern, TV: ESPNU

United Spirit Arena – Lubbock, Texas
Opening Line: Oklahoma St -12 1/2
Current Line: Oklahoma St -12
Opening Total: 134 1/2
Current Total: 135 1/2
Opening Money Line: Oklahoma St -800 / Texas Tech +600
Current Money Line: Oklahoma St -800 / Texas Tech +600

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