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01-09-19 | Predators -178 v. Blackhawks | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 9 h 7 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Nashville Predators have been either white-hot or ice cold away from home this season, but they are picking up steam again and will look to extend their road point streak to five games when they visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night. The Predators have answered a six-game slide by earning points in five straight overall (4-0-1). Nashville set a franchise record by winning its first eight games on the road, only to lose its next 10 away from home prior to its current run that featured dominating wins over Toronto and Montreal. Nashville is 14-5 in their last 19 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation. |
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01-09-19 | Auburn v. Ole Miss +3 | 67-82 | Win | 100 | 13 h 39 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Mississippi is 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record, 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games overall, and 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games following a ATS win. While Auburn is 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 road games, 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record, 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win, and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 50 points in their previous game. |
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01-09-19 | Virginia Tech v. Georgia Tech +8 | 52-49 | Win | 100 | 13 h 32 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Yellow Jackets opened conference play with a resounding 92-79 home victory over Wake Forest on Saturday, the most points by a Georgia Tech team in a non-overtime ACC game since the 2008 ACC tournament. But coach Josh Pastner was quick to point out to the media it was defensively where the Yellow Jackets excelled. Georgia Tech is 23-8-1 ATS in their last 32 Wednesday games, 14-5 ATS in their last 19 games overall, 26-11 ATS in their last 37 home games, 39-18-1 ATS in their last 58 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600, and 25-12 ATS in their last 37 games following a ATS win. |
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01-09-19 | West Virginia v. Kansas State -4 | 69-71 | Loss | -108 | 12 h 29 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units West Virginia had three losses to non-power conference teams during its pre-Big 12 slate and then opened league play with setbacks to No. 8 Texas Tech at home and then at Texas on Saturday. The clinchers: West Virginia is 7-15-1 ATS in their last 23 games following a ATS win, 4-10-1 ATS in their last 15 games overall, and 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. |
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01-08-19 | Hornets v. Clippers -6.5 | 109-128 | Win | 100 | 16 h 13 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Clippers won each of their last two games and six of nine after picking off the Orlando Magic 106-96 in the opener of the two-game home stand on Sunday. Los Angeles held the Magic to 37.1 percent from the floor in limiting an opponent to fewer than 100 points for the first time since a 96-86 loss at Memphis on Dec. 5. Los Angeles won seven of the last eight in the series. The clincher: Charlotte is 5-12 ATS in the last 17 meetings. |
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01-08-19 | North Carolina v. NC State | 90-82 | Loss | -109 | 15 h 49 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units No. 16 North Carolina State is off to its best start in 45 years and can validate that one more time when it hosts 12th-ranked North Carolina tonight for an early-season ACC showdown. The Wolfpack boast a victory over 10th-ranked Auburn and rallied from a 10-point deficit for an 87-82 triumph at Miami (Fla.) in the ACC opener Thursday to match the start of their 1973-74 NCAA championship team (13-1). The clincher: NC State is 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall. |
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01-08-19 | Loyola-Chicago v. Evansville +6.5 | 48-67 | Win | 100 | 14 h 46 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Evansville is 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss, 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record, 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games, and 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games following a straight up loss. In addition the underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings. |
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01-08-19 | Blue Jackets v. Lightning -180 | 0-4 | Win | 100 | 8 h 2 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The NHL-best Tampa Bay Lightning must rebound from a regulation loss for the first time since late November when they open a two-game home stand against the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight. The Lightning had gone 15-0-1 to pull within two games of the franchise-record point streak before hitting the post three times and dropping a 5-2 decision at San Jose on Saturday. The Lightning, who lead the league in scoring (4.12) and on the power play (30.1 percent), will go after a fifth straight victory over the Blue Jackets after routing them 8-2 in Tampa on Oct. 13 with a pair of goals from Brayden Point. The clinchers: Tampa Bay is 22-7 in their last 29 vs. Metropolitan while Columbus is 3-9 in the last 12 meetings in Tampa Bay. |
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01-08-19 | Pacers -10 v. Cavs | 123-115 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 46 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Indiana Pacers missed a chance to declare themselves legitimate contenders in the Eastern Conference when they dropped a 121-105 decision at Toronto on Sunday, but there is still plenty of room for growth. The Pacers will try to bounce back when they make the third stop of a five-game trip by visiting the Cleveland Cavaliers. Indiana takes a step down in competition against the Cavaliers, who own the worst record in the NBA and come into Monday's matchup riding a nine-game losing streak, capped by a 133-98 home loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. The clincher: Cleveland is 9-26-1 ATS in their last 36 games following a double-digit loss at home. |
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01-07-19 | Magic v. Kings -5 | 95-111 | Win | 100 | 14 h 12 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Sacramento Kings still are confident they are on the rise despite losing a season-high four straight games and get a chance to start proving their case when they host the road-weary Orlando Magic today. Sacramento lost the four contests - all against teams in playoff position entering Sunday - by a total of 20 points after coughing up a seven-point lead in the fourth quarter of Saturday's 127-123 setback against Golden State. The Kings, who have not made the playoffs since 2005-06, have won four straight meetings with the Magic after registering a 107-99 road triumph on Oct. 30 behind 25 points and 11 rebounds from Buddy Hield. |
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01-07-19 | Flames -170 v. Blackhawks | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 22 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Calgary Flames have recorded two victories over the first three contests of their month-opening four-game road trip, including the 700th triumph away from home in team history, and hope to conclude it with another when they visit the Chicago Blackhawks today. Calgary edged Philadelphia 3-2 on Saturday, rallying from a deficit to win in overtime. David Rittich was solid in his return from a two-game absence due to a lower-body injury, making 32 saves in Saturday's victory. The 26-year-old netminder has gone 3-0-2 over his last five starts and lost in regulation just once in his last nine decisions (6-1-2). |
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01-07-19 | Jazz v. Bucks -5.5 | 102-114 | Win | 100 | 12 h 15 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units he Milwaukee Bucks missed a chance to establish themselves as the top team in the Eastern Conference and had a five-game winning streak come to an end with a 123-116 home loss to the Toronto Raptors on Saturday. The Bucks will try to finish off a six-game home stand strong when they host the Utah Jazz today. Milwaukee took the first four games of its home stand by an average of 21.3 points and held a double-digit lead in the first half against Toronto before falling. The clinchers: Milwaukee is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game while Utah is 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. |
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01-07-19 | Alabama v. Clemson +6 | 16-44 | Win | 100 | 50 h 3 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The insertion of frosh QB Lawrence in game 5 (2,933 passing yards, 65.5%, 27/4) resulted in a 473-97 point edge in Tigers' last 9 games (+127 points ATS). Check holding Notre Dame to its fewest-ever bowl points last week. These teams have been #1 & #2 all season, & rightly so. This contest has it all. Brilliant "O"s & "D"s; 2 of the very best QBs in the land, with a pair of head coaches who've seen it all, & done it all. First time that 2 undefeated teams have met for the College Playoff Title. The incomparable Crimson Tide of Alabama hold a 2-1 SU record over the Tigers of Clemson, but just 1-2 vs the points, including 0-2 ATS in their Title matches, which were of the epic variety. In '15, the Tigers (+6½) held 31-18 first down, & 550-473 yard edges, only to allow TDs on: 50-yard run, 53-yard pass, 51-yard pass, & a 95-yard kickoff return. |
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01-07-19 | Spurs -3 v. Pistons | 119-107 | Win | 100 | 11 h 18 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The San Antonio Spurs are quietly one of the hottest teams in the NBA with wins in four straight and 12 of their last 15 games as they begin to sneak up the Western Conference standings. The Spurs will try to stay sharp when they begin a stretch with seven of 10 on the road by visiting the Detroit Pistons. San Antonio ripped through a three-game home stand with wins over Boston, Toronto and Memphis, capped by Saturday's 108-88 drubbing of the Grizzlies. The Pistons went the opposite way and followed up a hot start to the season with a slow decline that has them 4-13 over the last 17 contests, including a 110-105 home loss to Utah on Saturday in which they held an 18-point lead after the first quarter. |
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01-06-19 | Hornets v. Suns +2.5 | 119-113 | Loss | -109 | 9 h 6 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Charlotte Hornets entered their longest road trip of the season on a sour note and were unable to turn the tide in the opener of the six-game trek against Western Conference teams. They will try to bounce back against the worst team in the West when they visit the Phoenix Suns. Three days after an embarrassing 122-84 home loss to Dallas on Wednesday, Charlotte began the trip with a 123-110 setback at West-leading Denver to fall to 4-12 on the road. It will try to improve upon that mark against a Suns team that showed signs of progress with a recent 5-2 surge. |
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01-06-19 | Stanford v. USC -5.5 | 66-77 | Win | 100 | 9 h 39 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Despite battling injuries and inconsistency all season, USC remains a dangerous team in the wide-open Pac-12 race. The Trojans aim for their fourth straight win today against visiting Stanford, which began conference play with Thursday’s 92-70 loss to UCLA. Four of USC’s five starters played 35 minutes or more in Thursday’s win, and Enfield will likely deploy the same strategy against a young Stanford team that faded in the second half against UCLA. The clinchers: USC is 11-4 ATS in their last 15 home games vs. a team with a losing road record while the home team (USC) is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.. |
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01-06-19 | Pacers v. Raptors -2.5 | 105-121 | Win | 100 | 9 h 38 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Raptors had four players reach the 20-point mark in Saturday's 123-116 win at Milwaukee to move into a virtual tie atop the Eastern Conference with the Bucks - 1 1/2 games ahead of Indiana. The victory came two nights after an 18-point loss at San Antonio in which Toronto played for the sixth straight time without star guard Kyle Lowry, who remains sidelined with a back issue. The clincher: Toronto has won four straight overall meetings with Indiana and 10 in a row at home. |
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01-06-19 | Memphis +8.5 v. Houston | 77-90 | Loss | -109 | 7 h 48 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The hot-shooting Tigers have connected at least 50 percent from the floor in six of their past seven games and average 93.3 points in that span. First-year coach Penny Hardaway is looking for his first win against a ranked team at Memphis as the Tigers are 0-3 this season - losing at LSU, to Texas Tech on a neutral floor and at home to Tennessee. However, Memphis is 11-2-1 ATS in their last 14 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record, 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600, 8-2 ATS in their last 10 vs. American Athletic Conference, and 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall. In addition, Memphis is 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings in Houston. |
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01-06-19 | Capitals -153 v. Red Wings | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 6 h 34 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Capitals have earned at least a point in 10 straight games (8-0-2) in the series after recording a pair victories this season against the Red Wings, who snapped a six-game losing streak Friday with a 4-3 overtime triumph against Nashville. Detroit, which was 1-7-3 in their previous 11 contests, rallied from a two-goal deficit but gave up a late third-period goal for a tie before leading scorer Dylan Larkin recorded the winner in the extra session. Washington G Braden Holtby, who allowed 11 goals in his last two games, is 11-2-2 with a .926 save percentage all time versus Detroit. |
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01-06-19 | Eagles v. Bears -6.5 | 16-15 | Loss | -102 | 30 h 60 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The additions of HC Nagy & LB Khalil Mack have turned the Bears completely around. And how about entering this on a 9-1 run, both SU & ATS, while ranking 1st in scoring defense. The Eagles were floundering, until Super Bowl hero Foles again saved the day: 4-1 as Philly's starting QB, and fresh off a superb 25 straight completion streak. However, he is now hurting (upper body), with his availability of utmost concern. The Bears have been there all year, & get my call. |
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01-06-19 | Devils +1.5 v. Golden Knights | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 5 h 38 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Golden Knights are 16-3-3 in their last 22 but one of the losses came after blowing a pair of three-goal leads in a 5-4 overtime loss at New Jersey on Dec. 14. Nico Hischier scored for the fifth time in 11 games for the Devils on Friday, a stretch that started with the overtime game-winner against Vegas. New Jersey has split the first two of a four-game road trip and is 4-1-0 without leading scorer Taylor Hall, who will miss his sixth straight game today. Golden Knights G Marc-Andre Fleury has allowed 11 goals in three starts versus the Devils since joining Vegas. |
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01-06-19 | St Bonaventure v. George Mason -5 | 53-68 | Win | 100 | 5 h 52 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units George Mason is 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games, 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games overall, and 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. While George Mason is 9-3 ATS in their last 12 vs. Atlantic 10, 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record, and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. |
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01-06-19 | Nets -2.5 v. Bulls | 117-100 | Win | 100 | 5 h 46 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Bulls have lost three straight, and Chicago is one of the worst teams in the NBA. Brooklyn comes into this one having won four straight head to head meetings. The Bulls are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games, and 3-8 ATS in their last 11 home games versus a team with a losing road record. The Nets are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games versus a team with a losing straight up record. |
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01-06-19 | Magic v. Clippers -6.5 | 96-106 | Win | 100 | 5 h 43 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Orlando Magic are going through some ups and downs on their current road trip, though so far the downs are outweighing the ups. The Magic will try to bounce back from another discouraging loss when they make the fourth stop of a six-game trip by visiting the Los Angeles Clippers. Orlando began its trip by getting run off the floor in a 125-100 loss at Charlotte but bounced back by crushing Chicago 112-84 on Wednesday, only to squander a 19-point, first-half lead and drop a 120-103 decision at the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. The clincher: Los Angeles is 9-4 ATS in their last 13 vs. NBA Southeast. |
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01-06-19 | Loyola Maryland +12 v. Lehigh | 72-89 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 44 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Lehigh is 6-14 ATS in their last 20 home games, 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400, and 4-11 ATS in their last 15 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. While Loyola Maryland is 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. |
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01-06-19 | Chargers v. Ravens -2.5 | 23-17 | Loss | -115 | 26 h 27 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Quick revenge shot for the Chargers, who were smothered by the Ravens just 2 weeks ago, as Baltimore put the clamps on Philip Rivers, not only with 2 sacks, but by also holding him without a TD pass for the first time all season. And he followed that up with a 1/2 showing vs the Broncos. Thus, a 1/4 mark, after entering with a 31/8 TD/INT ratio after week 14. Also a combined 731-474 yard deficit in Chargers' final 2 games, despite their most wins since 2009. Not so with the Ravens, who are peaking at the right time, behind the leadership of rookie QB Jackson, who is 6-1 SU as a starter, with their only miss coming in OT at Kansas City. |
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01-06-19 | Xavier +8 v. Marquette | 52-70 | Loss | -115 | 1 h 57 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Xavier is coming off an 80-70 home loss to Seton Hall on Wednesday, but the Musketeers have won seven straight conference road games dating back to last season after opening their Big East schedule with a 74-65 win over DePaul last Saturday. Graduate transfer Zach Hankins had his best game in a Xavier uniform during Wednesday’s loss as he scored 18 of his 20 points in the first half and finished the game 10-for-13 from the floor. Marquette leads the series 49-24, but Xavier has won nine of 12 games since moving to the Big East in 2013-14. |
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01-05-19 | Lightning -109 v. Sharks | 2-5 | Loss | -109 | 13 h 46 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Right wing Nikita Kucherov and the NHL-best Tampa Bay Lightning look to continue historic streaks when they go for a sweep of their California road trip Saturday night against the San Jose Sharks. Kucherov has recorded eight goals and 19 assists during his career-high 12-game point streak to climb to the top of the league scoring list as the Lightning have earned at least a point in 16 straight contests (15-0-1) - two shy of the franchise record in 2003-04. San Jose sits three points out of first place in the Pacific after winning 5-4 at Colorado on Wednesday, earning a point for the 12th time in 15 games (10-3-2), but gave up 18 goals in the past four contests despite winning three of them. The Lightning won both matchups last season while scoring five goals in each, including a 5-1 triumph in San Jose. |
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01-05-19 | Santa Clara v. Gonzaga -26.5 | 48-91 | Win | 100 | 11 h 58 m | Show | |
Eighth-ranked Gonzaga begins pursuit of its seventh consecutive West Coast Conference regular-season title when it hosts Santa Clara on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who look to beat the Broncos for the 18th straight time, have won their past four games by an average of 43.8 points. Gonzaga expects to have junior standout forward Killian Tillie available for the first time this season after he underwent ankle surgery in October. Having Tillie in the mix will bolster a group that reached No. 1 early in the season and has wins over Duke, Arizona and Creighton. |
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01-05-19 | Seahawks v. Cowboys -1 | 22-24 | Win | 100 | 10 h 59 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Elliott didn't play in Cowboys' season-ending comeback win over the Giants, but Prescott sure did, with his 4th TD pass, along with the 2-point conversion, in the final 1:12. Seventh win in Dallas' last eight games, coming all the way back from 3-5 start, with an accompanying 6-1-1 ATS run. The Seahawks also smoking (9-3-2 LA, off a 2-3 start). Wilson a super 34/6, but he has been sacked 51 times. Many NFL experts are calling the Dallas Cowboys the weakest of the 12 teams in the playoffs. Seems a bit harsh after they held off the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East. The Cowboys were 7-1 at home and 9-3 in the conference. The Seattle Seahawks were 4-4 on the road. Dallas gets revenge. |
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01-05-19 | Pelicans -8 v. Cavs | 133-98 | Win | 100 | 10 h 0 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units New Orleans should have a chance to get a rare road win against a Cavaliers squad that has lost eight in a row and will be playing the second half of a back-to-back. Six of the eight straight setbacks have been by double digits, including the 117-91 home loss to Utah on Friday. |
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01-05-19 | Clemson v. Duke -15 | Top | 68-87 | Win | 100 | 10 h 13 m | Show |
Rating: 4 Unit ACC Game of the Week The Blue Devils got a wake-up call with an 89-87 loss to Gonzaga on Nov. 21 and have steamrolled each of their six opponents since. Duke won five consecutive games by at least 21 points - including four straight by 30 or more - before posting a 69-58 victory over Texas Tech last time out. The Tigers have regained their footing and won four straight after losing three of their previous four, but this easily will be their biggest test yet. It’s only the second true road game of the season for Clemson. The clinchers: Clemson is 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games overall while Duke is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 vs. Atlantic Coast. |
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01-05-19 | Hornets v. Nuggets -9.5 | 110-123 | Win | 100 | 7 h 57 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Hornets lost 122-84 beating to Dallas at home in Charlotte Wednesday night. They're just 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 games following a double-digit loss at home. The Denver Nuggets had failed to cover the spread in five straight games before just barely covering at Sacramento two nights ago. However they are 7-2 ATS in their last nine at Pepsi Center (12-6 ATS at home on the season) and 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up win. |
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01-05-19 | Colts v. Texans | 21-7 | Loss | -125 | 6 h 24 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Both teams have been superb, after horrible starts, as Texans became first team since '92 Chargers to win division, after an 0-3 start, while the Colts are one of only two teams to make the playoffs, after a 1-5 start. Indianapolis has scored 23+ points in 11 of its last 12 games, while Houston is on an 11-2 SU run, as well as a 9-2-2 ATS run. Houston is playing at home which will give them an advantage. Houston was 6-2 at home and 4-2 in the division. The Colts were only 4-4 on the road. |
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01-05-19 | Oklahoma State v. Oklahoma -9.5 | 64-74 | Win | 100 | 4 h 6 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Forward Brady Manek scored a team-high 16 points and grabbed 11 boards in Wednesday’s loss – the sophomore’s first double-double since opening the season with four in a row. The Sooners limited the Jayhawks to a 4-for-21 performance from 3-point range but struggled themselves for the second consecutive game as they followed up a 5-for-21 showing from downtown against Northwestern with a 5-for-22 effort Wednesday. Oklahoma surrendered a season-high 22 points off turnovers against Kansas while recording its second-most turnovers (17) and second-fewest assists (nine) of the season. However the home team is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings while Oklahoma State is 4-11 ATS in the last 15 meetings vs Oklahoma. . |
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01-05-19 | Kentucky -4.5 v. Alabama | 75-77 | Loss | -108 | 3 h 2 m | Show | |
Rating: 3 Units Alabama's last victory in the rivalry came in 2012 - the only win for the Crimson Tide in the last 13 meetings and one of two in the previous 19 contests - in Coleman Coliseum, which will serve as the venue for this game for only the sixth time in the last 19 contests between the teams. Kentucky took a 112-37 advantage in the all-time series last season by following up a 10-point victory at home with an 86-63 rout in the SEC Tournament semifinals. The Wildcats have won 10 of 11 since their 118-84 loss to Duke in the season opener and enter the weekend coming off last Saturday's 71-58 triumph at Louisville. Kentucky is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings and 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Alabama. |
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01-04-19 | Buffalo -11 v. Eastern Michigan | Top | 74-58 | Win | 100 | 14 h 33 m | Show |
Rating: 3 Unit MAC Conference Play of the Day Nate Oats' team, which finished with the league's best record last season en route to capturing the Eastern Division and MAC Tournament titles, rebounded from its first defeat to thwart Canisius and complete its best start since 1962-63. CJ Massinburg maintained the hot hand, scoring 22 points and hitting four 3-pointers against the crosstown rival Golden Griffins, and has made 13-of-26 from beyond the arc in the past three games after struggling in early December. The Bulls, who have a winning record against three of the 10 MAC teams, have won three straight and five of seven against the Eagles to increase their series lead to 15-10. The clincher: Buffalo is 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up win. |
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01-04-19 | Pacers -6 v. Bulls | 119-116 | Loss | -108 | 13 h 46 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Indiana Pacers are moving up the standings by taking advantage of a weaker stretch in the schedule and are hoping to extend the winning streak to six straight when they visit the rebuilding Chicago Bulls today. Each of the Pacers' last five wins have come against sub-.500 opponents, and the Bulls fit that bill as well. Indiana, which is opening a five-game road trip at Chicago and will see the schedule tighten up a bit with visits to Toronto and Boston during the trip, finished off a two-game home stand and ended 2018 by knocking off the Atlanta Hawks 116-108 on Monday. |
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01-04-19 | Wizards v. Heat -6.5 | 109-115 | Loss | -109 | 13 h 43 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Heat are operating without an All-Star point guard as well with Goran Dragic (knee) out until mid-February but come in hot with wins in seven of the last nine games as small forward Justise Winslow acts as the point guard for an offense with several weapons. The clinchers: Washington is 6-35 ATS in their last 51 road games while Miami is 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games overall. |
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01-03-19 | Stanford +6 v. UCLA | 70-92 | Loss | -115 | 17 h 33 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Eager for a fresh start following four straight losses, UCLA dismissed coach Steve Alford ahead of today’s Pac-12 opener against visiting Stanford. Murry Bartow was named interim coach for the Bruins, who were picked to finish second in the Pac-12 preseason poll but have dropped six of their last nine games – including last Saturday’s stunning 15-point loss to Liberty. Bartow, the son of former UCLA coach Gene Bartow, takes over a team that has dropped its last four games by an average margin of 15 points. |
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01-03-19 | Lightning -177 v. Kings | 6-2 | Win | 100 | 12 h 11 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The NHL-best Tampa Bay Lightning look to extend their point streak to 16 contests, after finishing off a historic month, when they continue a three-game California trip against the Los Angeles Kings tonight. The Lightning set franchise records for wins (13) and points (27) in December and are 14-0-1 in their last 15 contests after edging Anaheim 2-1 in overtime on Monday. The Lightning have swept both meetings each of the last two seasons, outscoring the Kings 16-6 overall. |
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01-03-19 | St. Mary's v. San Francisco -2.5 | Top | 72-76 | Win | 100 | 15 h 39 m | Show |
Rating: 4 Unit West Coast Game of the Month St Mary's is 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record, 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record, 1-6 ATS in their last 7 vs. West Coast, and 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 50 points in their previous game. While San Francisco is 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400 and 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. In addition, the home team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings while the favorite is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings. |
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01-03-19 | Raptors +2 v. Spurs | 107-125 | Loss | -109 | 14 h 34 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Kawhi Leonard makes his highly anticipated return to San Antonio when the Toronto Raptors visit the Spurs on Thursday. Leonard was once a beloved figure and NBA Finals MVP for the Spurs but returns as a villain after last season's falling out with the franchise, following seven seasons and the subsequent trade to Toronto. Leonard tuned up for his return to San Antonio by scoring a career-best 45 points in Tuesday's 122-116 victory over the visiting Utah Jazz. |
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01-03-19 | Capitals -105 v. Blues | 2-5 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 44 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Ovechkin's next tally will link the 33-year-old Russian alongside Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Gartner as the lone players to start their NHL careers with 14 consecutive 30-goal seasons. Fellow center Jakub Vrana scored his sixth goal in his last 12 outings to double his season total in Monday's 6-3 setback to Nashville, a result that gave Washington its first loss in five outings and fourth in 20 games. St. Louis had won five of seven before mustering just one goal in back-to-back setbacks to Pittsburgh and the New York Rangers to conclude the 2018 calendar year. The clinchers: Washington is 27-9 in their last 36 road games and 23-8 in their last 31 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. |
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01-03-19 | NC State -2.5 v. Miami-FL | Top | 87-82 | Win | 100 | 13 h 36 m | Show |
Rating: 3 Unit ACC Play of the Day The lack of depth, exacerbated by the continued absence of forward Dewan Hernandez due to eligibility issues, figures to be problematic for the Hurricanes throughout the entire rugged ACC slate - beginning against a Wolfpack team getting hefty contributions from its deep, talented bench, with every player on the roster scoring in double digits in at least one game. Ten Wolfpack are in the rotation and average at least 12.6 minutes per game compared with just seven for Miami and N.C. State is using that depth to bring in fresh subs to play tenacious defense for coach Kevin Keatts and the result has been a 3-1 mark against Power 5 teams, including a 78-71 triumph over then-No. 7 Auburn. The Wolfpack bench has scored at least 40 points in six games, including a school-record 62 in a recent win over South Carolina Upstate, and the team as a whole is averaging 89.4 points per game (tied for sixth best in the nation), nearly 12 points better than Miami (77.6), which has been held below 76 in five of the last six games. |
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01-03-19 | Wild v. Maple Leafs -175 | 4-3 | Loss | -175 | 4 h 38 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Surging Toronto recorded at least a point in 10 of 12 outings (8-2-2) before providing a clunker with Saturday's 4-0 setback to the New York Islanders. Minnesota enters the opener of a four-game road trip against all Atlantic Division foes on the heels of sustaining its sixth loss in seven outings (1-5-1) following Monday's 3-2 setback versus Pittsburgh. Mikael Granlund notched his team-leading 26th assist versus the Penguins and set up two goals in the Wild's 5-3 loss to Toronto on Dec. 1. |
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01-02-19 | Thunder -5.5 v. Lakers | 107-100 | Win | 100 | 10 h 15 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Los Angeles Lakers will be without star forward LeBron James for the fourth straight game when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder today. Los Angeles is 1-2 without James, who injured his left groin in a Christmas Day rout of the Golden State Warriors. The Lakers recorded their first win without James on Sunday, when they closed the game with an 18-4 burst to post a 121-114 victory over the visiting Sacramento Kings. Oklahoma City split a home-and-home with the Dallas Mavericks, beginning with a 105-103 loss in Dallas before recovering to notch a 122-102 home rout on Monday. The clinchers: Oklahoma City is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Pacific and 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings. |
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01-02-19 | Oilers +103 v. Coyotes | 3-1 | Win | 103 | 9 h 51 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Arizona is 4-9-0 over its last 13 games and has won only once in regulation during that span while being limited to one goal or less in each of its last six losses, including a 5-1 drubbing by visiting Vegas on Sunday that left coach Rick Tocchet flustered. Hitting the road may not be the worst thing for Edmonton, which has surrendered 29 goals during its slide and capped an 0-for-5 homestand with a 4-3 loss to Winnipeg on Monday. The clinchers: The Coyotes have actually been far better on the road (10-10) than they have been here at home. In fact, their 7-12 (7-11-1) home record is the worst in the league. The Oilers have taken six of the last seven against the Coyotes, dating back to a 3-2 win here in December of 2016. |
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01-02-19 | Oklahoma +8.5 v. Kansas | Top | 63-70 | Win | 100 | 27 h 58 m | Show |
Rating: 3 Unit Conference Play of the Day Oklahoma is 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win, 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 road games, 10-1-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall, and 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. While Kansas is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600, 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record, and 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win. |
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01-02-19 | Devils v. Stars -165 | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 8 h 55 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Dallas has points in three straight after its modest two-game winning streak was halted in a 3-2 overtime loss to visiting Montreal on Monday. The Stars, who own a six-game point streak at home (4-0-2) versus New Jersey, announced Tuesday that the team will host the 2020 Winter Classic as the Cotton Bowl. The clincher: Stars G Ben Bishop is 9-2-0 with a 1.43 goals-against average and two shutouts versus New Jersey. |
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01-02-19 | Wolves v. Celtics -5 | 102-115 | Win | 100 | 8 h 42 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Minnesota Timberwolves are struggling to perform consistently at the defensive end, leading to losses in eight of the last 12 games. The Timberwolves will try to find a way to get key stops and close out on 3-point shooters when they finish out a three-game road trip by visiting the Boston Celtics today. Minnesota knocked off Miami 113-104 in the opener of the road trip on Sunday but could not muster up the same defensive effort while allowing the New Orleans Pelicans to knock down 14-of-25 from 3-point range in a 123-114 loss the next night. The clinchers: Boston is 25-8 ATS in their last 33 home games. While Minnesota is 0-6 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Boston. |
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01-02-19 | Penguins -144 v. Rangers | 7-2 | Win | 100 | 6 h 27 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Pittsburgh Penguins hope their success carries over from one calendar year to the next as they enter the 2019 portion of their schedule with a season-best six-game winning streak. The Penguins look to notch their campaign-high fifth straight road victory today when they complete a three-game trek against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Pittsburgh continues to be fueled by its superstars, as Phil Kessel (one goal, two assists) collected his third straight three-point performance in Monday's 3-2 triumph versus Minnesota and captain Sidney Crosby (one goal, one assist) produced his fourth consecutive multi-point effort while playing in his 900th career contest. The clincher: New York is 8-20 in their last 28 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. |
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01-02-19 | Texas Tech -3.5 v. West Virginia | 62-59 | Loss | -108 | 25 h 54 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Texas Tech is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600 and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 50 points in their previous game. While West Virginia is 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600, 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record, and 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. |
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01-02-19 | Tulane v. Cincinnati -21 | 61-93 | Win | 100 | 25 h 36 m | Show | |
Rating: 4 Unit Conference Game of the Week The Bearcats won the conference tournament and made the second round of the Big Dance last season, but the 2018-19 team has shown the same defensive prowess by limiting opponents to 58 points and 38.6 percent shooting per game in the early going. Cincinnati will try to take advantage of the Green Wave, who have lost seven of nine games after winning two of the first three this season. Sophomore guard Caleb Daniels leads the way with 15.8 points per game on 50.4 percent shooting for Tulane, which was outscored 36-24 in the second half to suffer a 67-59 setback against Alabama A&M (1-13) last time out on Dec. 22. |
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01-01-19 | Blazers v. Kings +1.5 | 113-108 | Loss | -114 | 10 h 41 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Sacramento missed a chance to win No. 20 when it was outscored 18-4 over the final 4 1/2 minutes of a 121-114 road loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Clinchers: Sacramento is 21-8 ATS in their last 29 games playing on 1 days rest, 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games, and 10-4 ATS in their last 14 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. While Portland is 5-13 ATS in their last 18 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game, 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win, and 3-11 ATS in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. |
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01-01-19 | Flyers v. Predators -186 | 0-4 | Win | 100 | 9 h 48 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Miikka Salomaki began the comeback midway through the second period with his first tally in 27 games while Ryan Johansen highlighted it with a goal and two assists as the Predators recorded their first overall triumph since edging New Jersey in a shootout on Dec. 15. The win also was Nashville's first on the road since it posted a 5-4 overtime win on Nov. 10 in Dallas, ending its 10-game skid away from home (0-8-2). Philadelphia is coming off its third consecutive defeat, a 3-1 loss at Carolina on Monday that dropped it to 1-2-1 on its five-game road trip. Jakub Voracek scored the lone goal in his 215th straight contest with the Flyers, who are 3-3-1 under interim coach Scott Gordon. |
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01-01-19 | Marquette v. St. John's | 69-89 | Loss | -109 | 20 h 1 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Howard picked up right where he left off after a seven-day holiday break as the sharpshooting guard followed up a 40-point second half in a Marquette win over No. 20 Buffalo on Dec. 21 with a perfect 8-of-8 first-half shooting performance in a Golden Eagles 84-41 win over Southern on Friday. Howard scored 63 points over the two halves in just 26 minutes, 21 seconds of action while hitting 13-of-15 from behind the 3-point arc. The clincher: Marquette is 19-7 ATS in their last 26 road games following three or more consecutive home games. |
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01-01-19 | LSU v. Central Florida +7.5 | Top | 40-32 | Loss | -105 | 167 h 8 m | Show |
Rating: 3 Unit Bowl Upset of the Day For the 2nd straight year, the Knights of Central Florida have made it through the regular season unscathed. And for the second consecutive season have been rewarded with a New Year's Day bowl game against an SEC power. A year ago, it was the Peach Bowl, vs the 10-3 & #7 Tigers of Auburn, who were expected to put an end to this false challenger. But things don't always pan out, & didn't in that one, as UCF (+9½) turned a 20-13 deficit in the 3rd, into a 34-20 lead in the 4th, en route to the 34-27 upset. Knight QB Milton was just 16-of-35, but 242 passing yards (2/0), along with 116 rushing yards (8.9 ypr). Before entering that one, the Knights barely got by Memphis, 62-55, in their AAC title game. Ditto this year, as UM (+3) led 38-21 at intermission, with 336 rushing yards, only to go down 56-41, with 65 2nd half rushing yards. Check a 252-134 rushing yard edge over Cincinnati, which out rushed its other 11 opponents. The loss of Milton (knee) on Nov 23rd mattered little as backup QB Mack was 19-of-27 for 348 passing yards & 2/0, while rushing for 4 TDs, with Knights totaling 34 first downs, 350 rushing yards, & 348 passing yards. And they haven't missed a beat, with the replacement of HC Frost, for Heupel. Another "upset"? |
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01-01-19 | Kentucky +7 v. Penn State | 27-24 | Win | 100 | 26 h 47 m | Show | |
Rating: 3 Units For the 4th time in program history, Kentucky is playing in a New Year's Day bowl. This year's highlight is the snapping of a 31-game losing streak to Florida, along with their first winning record in SEC play since that '77 season. RB Snell is their "go-to" guy (1,305 yards & 14 TDs), with QB Wilson a capable 68%, but just 11/8. Obviously, the Wildcats live via their defense, which has held 9 opponents to 20 points, or less (#19 & #6 in total & scoring defense). Last year, Kentucky lost in last 0:37 (failed 2-point try vs Northwestern) in Music City Bowl, so they will not be intimidated |
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01-01-19 | Iowa v. Mississippi State -7 | Top | 27-22 | Loss | -106 | 166 h 22 m | Show |
Rating: 5 Unit Bowl Game of the Year Iowa HC Ferentz is 7-8 SU & 9-6 ATS in bowls, but most recently 1-5 SU & 2-4 ATS, with 4 wipe out losses in those 6. As usual, the Hawks again depend on their 7th-ranked defense, which more than offsets a 76th-ranked offense, that has topped 159 rushing yards only 4 times. QB Stanley has had his moments (23/9), but just 58.6 %. The Bulldogs finished at 4-1 SU & ATS, with a 160-49 point edge (+75½ points ATS). Fitzgerald is a bit of an heir-apparent to "do-all" QB Dak Prescott, with 1,615 rushing yards (15/7) & 1,018 yards (15 & 12 TDs). Thus, much attention to their offense, & deservedly so, but check ranking 10th, 6th, 3rd, & 1st in run, pass, total, & scoring defense, giving up just 12 TDs in 12 games. |
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12-31-18 | Lightning -150 v. Ducks | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 13 h 44 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Tampa Bay Lightning have allowed 24 goals in the last six games but continue to find ways to win as they open a three-game California trip against the struggling Anaheim Ducks today. The NHL-best Lightning gave up five goals in the first two periods Saturday, but locked it down in the final 20 minutes and got two tallies from Adam Erne off strong battles down low to beat Montreal 6-5 - extending their point streak to 14 games (13-0-1). The clinchers: Tampa Bay is 20-7 in their last 27 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game and 41-19 in their last 60 vs. a team with a losing record. |
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12-31-18 | NC State v. Texas A&M -7 | Top | 13-52 | Win | 100 | 150 h 48 m | Show |
Rating: 3 Unit Bowl Game Play of the Day Aggie bowl games exceed simple excitement, with final scores of 52-28, 45-37, 21-27, 28-33, & 52-55 in their last 5. In last year's Belk, A&M led Wake 14-0, trailed 31-14, led 42-41, trailed 48-45, led 52-48, & lost 55-52, in last 2:18, with 636-614 yard deficit. This year was highlighted by its 74-72 seven OT win vs Lsu, behind 6 TD passes from Mond (no picks), who tied it on a 19-yard TD pass at the gun in regulation, along with 198 rushing yards from Williams, who ranks 3rd in the country with 1,524 yards (15 TDs). The Aggies are on a 13-6-2 ATS run, with one of their misses coming by a point in that Lsu contest. The Aggies are 5-2-1 ATS vs bowl teams this season |
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12-31-18 | Penguins +114 v. Wild | 3-2 | Win | 114 | 11 h 47 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Pittsburgh Penguins bid to extend their season-high winning streak to six games by completing a sweep of the Minnesota Wild today. The Penguins have regained their footing after sliding into the Eastern Conference basement, following a tumultuous 1-7-2 stretch by recording at least one point in 16 of their last 20 games (13-4-3). The clinchers: Pittsburgh is 7-2 in their last 9 vs. Central and 19-7 in their last 26 vs. Western Conference. |
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12-31-18 | Creighton v. Providence -1 | 79-68 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 45 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Creighton is 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up win, 5-13 ATS in their last 18 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record, 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600, and 6-17 ATS in their last 23 games following a ATS win. While Providence is 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600 and 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. In addition, the favorite is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings and Creighton is 3-8 ATS in the last 11 meetings. |
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12-31-18 | Missouri -7.5 v. Oklahoma State | 33-38 | Loss | -112 | 146 h 13 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Five double-digit win seasons in the last 12 years for the Tigers, & 9th bowl season in last 12 years, with 5-3 SU & 4-4 ATS logs. Four turnovers killed 'em in last year's 33-16 Texas Bowl loss to Texas, with just 1 Lock TD toss, after entering with a nation-best 43 TD passes. He hasn't approached that standard this year (25/8), with an 839-yard drop from last year's 3,964 yards (10th in land; 19th this year). However, Tiger run defense, has come from 60th, to 23rd, holding 6 teams to double digit rushing yards. Oklahoma State's 98th ranked defense was of little help, allowing 37.6 points per game in its last 9 contests. Bucking such a proven bowl entity is frightening, indeed, but unless Gundy & Co figure a way to contain Tigers, I'll do just that. |
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12-31-18 | Marshall +20 v. Virginia | 64-100 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 48 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Marshall is 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 games following a ATS loss, 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 90 points in their previous game, and 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up loss. While Virginia is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. |
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12-31-18 | Predators v. Capitals -124 | 6-3 | Loss | -124 | 3 h 37 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Washington Capitals and Nashville Predators are singing vastly different tunes heading into today's matinee at Capital One Arena. Washington has won four in a row and 16 of its last 19 to vault into first place in the Metropolitan Division while Nashville has dropped six straight overall (0-5-1) and 10 consecutive contests on road (0-8-2). The clincher: Washington is 108-48 in their last 156 home games. |
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12-31-18 | Virginia Tech v. Cincinnati -5.5 | Top | 31-35 | Loss | -106 | 143 h 37 m | Show |
Rating: 5 Unit Bowl Game of the Month Tech has been out rushed by 7 of their last 8 opponents, surrendering 465 & 492 rushing yards to Georgia Tech & Pitt. It is the exact opposite for the Bearcats, who've had the overland edge in 11-of-12 games (#14 run offense, #6 run defense). HCs Minter, Dantonio, Kelly & Jones had the 'Cats on a seemingly constant 10+ win run, only to have Tuberville gradually take them down the tube (4-8 in '16), before their transformation, under Fickell (from 4-8 to 10-2 SU, & from 100th & 96th in total offense & defense to 23rd & 7th this year). Ridder (2,359 passing yards, with 19 touchdowns and 4 interceptions), Warren (1,163 rushing yards, 17 TDs), & Lewis (1.4 yards per catch), along with that defense have 'Cats at +110 points ATS for the year. No doubt on this one. |
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12-30-18 | Kings -1 v. Lakers | 114-121 | Loss | -101 | 11 h 38 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units After a resounding Christmas Day win over the defending champs, the Los Angeles Lakers have hit the skids without their superstar leader. LeBron James is still considered day-to-day as the Lakers prepare to host the Sacramento Kings, who delivered one of Los Angeles' two James-less losses. The Kings have enjoyed some time off since Bogdan Bogdanovic's game-winning 3-pointer lifted them to the 117-116 win over the Lakers. They play seven of their next eight at home after the visit to the Staples Center. James' teams have lost 13 in a row when he's been out of the lineup. |
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12-30-18 | Colts -170 v. Titans | 33-17 | Win | 100 | 25 h 28 m | Show | |
Rating; 2 Units This game will decide the #6 seed in the AFC playoffs. And what a game it shapes up to be, as the Titans have won 4 straight, while the Colts have won 8-of-9 (6-0 loss to Jacksonville), & scoring 23+ points in all but 3 games. When the season started, many wondered if Luck would ever play again. Well, try 4,308 passing yards & 36 TDs (just 13 interceptions), with the Colts at 27 points per game. Despite these teams having the same records, Indianapolis has a point differential of +73 while Tennessee's is +23. |
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12-30-18 | Golden Knights -125 v. Coyotes | 5-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 60 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Vegas Golden Knights needed overtime to pull out a victory in their first visit to Gila River Arena this season but hope for an easier time when they face the Arizona Coyotes on Sunday. Vegas, which edged Arizona 3-2 on Nov. 21 thanks to Max Pacioretty's second goal of the contest, is also looking to extend its point streak to six games after posting a 4-1 triumph at Los Angeles on Saturday. Alex Tuch and Paul Stastny each recorded a goal and an assist against the Kings as the Golden Knights improved to 6-1-3 since losing in Los Angeles on Dec. 8. The clinchers: Vegas is 36-16 in their last 52 vs. Pacific, 13-6 in their last 19 overall, and 58-28 in their last 86 vs. Western Conference. |
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12-30-18 | Thunder v. Mavs +3 | 103-105 | Win | 100 | 8 h 11 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Mavericks are 14-3 at home but just 2-15 on the road and will hit the road for four straight starting Monday, when they visit the Thunder for the back end of the home-and-home set. Dallas earned a 111-96 home victory over Oklahoma City on Nov. 10 behind 22 points and eight assists from Doncic and are 7-5 ATS in their last 22 vs. NBA Northwest, 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss, 20-8 ATS in their last 28 home games, and 27-13 ATS in their last 40 Sunday games. |
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12-30-18 | Wolves +4 v. Heat | 113-104 | Win | 100 | 7 h 16 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Miami is 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400 and 4-10 ATS in their last 14 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. While Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. In addition, the underdog is 3-1-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings while the road team is 5-1-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings. |
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12-30-18 | Bulls v. Raptors -10 | 89-95 | Loss | -109 | 7 h 5 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Chicago is 7-15 ATS in their last 22 road games vs. a team with a winning home record, 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600, and 8-20 ATS in their last 28 vs. NBA Atlantic. While Toronto is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400 and 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. In addition, the Bulls are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings. |
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12-30-18 | Massachusetts v. Georgia -6.5 | 72-91 | Win | 100 | 23 h 60 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Georgia is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win, 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall, 5-0 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games, and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win. While UMass is 5-11 ATS in their last 16 vs. Southeastern Conference. |
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12-30-18 | Cardinals v. Seahawks -13 | 24-27 | Loss | -109 | 22 h 51 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units In the crazy world that is the NFL, anything can happen, with the Cardinals a prime example this season, with 34-0, 45-10, & 45-10 wipe out losses followed by covers of 2, 5, & 17 points vs the Bears, the 49ers, & the Packers. Outside of the fact that they catch the Seahawks off their thrilling upset of the Chiefs, it just doesn't seem feasible. Seattle needs it, entering on a current 8-2-2 ATS run, with a 102-54 point edge in its last 3 home games. Cardinals on a 1-5 spread slide, with an 88-26 point deficit in their last 3 contests. |
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12-30-18 | Eagles -7 v. Redskins | 24-0 | Win | 102 | 22 h 46 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Here they come. Does anyone want to play these guys in the playoffs? Having the reigning Super Bowl MVP back under center is just what this team needed. Won a classic vs the Texans last week, on that last-second field goal, after blowing a 13-point 4th quarter edge, with Foles simply superb. Check 471 passing yards & 4 TDs, in leading the Eagles to a 519-371 yard edge. You gotta hand it to Gruden & his players for hanging in there, after losing their top 2 QBs at such a crucial point in the year (3 if you count Sanchez). But it ends today. |
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12-30-18 | James Madison v. Elon | 65-68 | Win | 100 | 1 h 7 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units James Madison is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Sunday games, 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400, 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games, 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record, and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win. While the underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings. |
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12-30-18 | Pistons +2.5 v. Magic | 107-109 | Win | 100 | 5 h 49 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Detroit is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss, 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game, and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. While Orlando is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall and 1-7 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Central. In addition, the Underdog is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings between these two. |
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12-30-18 | Jaguars v. Texans -6.5 | 3-20 | Win | 100 | 18 h 24 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units No doubt, the Texans will have one eye on the Patriot/Jet game, as they are tied with the Pats at 10-5. Shows what a healthy Watson can do, despite coming up just short in comeback effort at Philly, losing at the gun, after a pair of Deshaun TD passes in the last 4:41. The Jags & Marrone would love to find the magic from last year & knock one of their rivals out of the coveted first round bye. Doubt it, even though they dominated the Dolphins in Miami last week. Texans are 10-2 SU, as well as 8-2-2 ATS, while Jaguars are 2-9 SU, & 3-7-1 ATS. And the host is 8-3 ATS in Jag games. |
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12-29-18 | Spurs v. Clippers -3.5 | 122-111 | Loss | -103 | 11 h 17 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The team has won four of its last five games and changed the course of Friday's contest with a 22-0 second-half run to turn a seven-point deficit into a 15-point lead. Danilo Gallinari recorded 19 points and 10 rebounds for his fourth double-double of the season, but he was just 5-for-13 on a night in which Williams was leading the way. The clincher: Los Angeles is 11-4 ATS in their last 15 home games. |
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12-29-18 | Coyotes v. Ducks -140 | 5-4 | Loss | -140 | 11 h 36 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Anaheim sits fourth in the Pacific Division, six points behind first-place Calgary, but is in wild-card position despite missing key players such as Rickard Rakell (ankle), Cam Fowler (face) and Corey Perry (knee). Arizona had its two-game winning streak snapped with a 2-1 loss at Los Angeles on Thursday and is 3-8-0 in its last 11 games. The clincher: Anaheim is 3-0-1 this season when returning home after playing consecutive road games. |
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12-29-18 | Knicks v. Jazz -12.5 | 97-129 | Win | 100 | 9 h 51 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Knicks are fighting to stay out of the Eastern Conference basement with losses in six straight and 11 of 12. New York kicked off a six-game road trip that will take them through Denver, Los Angeles, Portland and Golden State with a 112-96 loss at the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. The clincher: New York is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. |
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12-29-18 | Penguins -113 v. Blues | 6-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 40 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Pittsburgh Penguins didn't appreciate residing in the cellar of the Eastern Conference last month, as the team answered a disastrous 1-7-2 stretch by recording at least a point in 15 of its next 19 contests (12-4-3). The surging Penguins bid to win their season-best fifth straight outing today when they open a three-game road trip against the St. Louis Blues. The clincher: Pittsburgh is 17-5 in their last 22 vs. Western Conference. |
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12-29-18 | San Jose State +23 v. St. Mary's | 45-75 | Loss | -109 | 9 h 58 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units San Jose State is 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up loss, 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record, 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games overall, and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. While St. Mary's is 2-9 ATS in their last 11 Saturday games. |
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12-29-18 | Rockets -3 v. Pelicans | 108-104 | Win | 100 | 8 h 54 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The scorching Houston Rockets seek their fourth straight win and ninth in 10 contests when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans today. Reigning MVP James Harden has ignited the surge with eight straight 30-point outings, including four efforts of more than 40. The superstar is averaging 40.5 points during the eight-game stretch after pouring in 45 points in Thursday's 127-113 win over the visiting Boston Celtics and proclaimed afterward that he should again be part of the MVP chatter. The clincher: Houston is 6-0 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. |
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12-29-18 | Chattanooga +14.5 v. NC-Greensboro | 72-85 | Win | 100 | 6 h 54 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units NC-Greensboro is 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games, 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record, 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400, and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. While Tennessee Chat is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. |
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12-29-18 | Wild v. Jets -160 | 3-1 | Loss | -160 | 5 h 43 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Christmas break did not do anything to help the Minnesota Wild snap out of their two-week slump, as they head to Winnipeg to face the Jets today looking to snap a five-game losing streak. Playing for the first time since defenseman Matt Dumba underwent surgery to repair a ruptured right pectoral muscle, the frustration grew for the Wild in Thursday’s 5-2 defeat at Chicago - a game in which Minnesota recorded a season-high 48 shots and hit the post twice. The clincher: Minnesota is 3-9-1 in its past 13 games. |
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12-29-18 | Notre Dame v. Clemson -12.5 | 3-30 | Win | 100 | 100 h 18 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Four the 4th time in as many years, the Tigers of Clemson have made it into the College Football Playoff. That's what regular season records of 13-0, 12-1, 12-1, & 13-0 will do for you. Dabo Swinney has now compiled a record of 85-11 over the last 7 years, along with a bowl record of 5-1, both SU & ATS, including the '16 upset of Alabama for the National Title. The insertion of frosh Lawrence at QB (2,606 yards, 65%, & 24 touchdowns with only 4 interceptions) has resulted in a 400-94 point edge in Tigers' last 8 games (+109½ points ATS). Not only that, but Etienne ranks 5th in the land with 1,463 rushing yards (8.3 yards per rush) & 21 TDs. And how about CU ranking in the top 9 in 9-of-10 major stat columns? |
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12-29-18 | Pennsylvania +4.5 v. Toledo | 45-77 | Loss | -109 | 3 h 6 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Pennsylvania is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Saturday games, 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win, 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win, and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games. While Toledo is 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. |
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12-29-18 | Florida v. Michigan -6 | Top | 41-15 | Loss | -110 | 96 h 24 m | Show |
Rating: 3 Unit Bowl Game Play of the Day The Wolves were ranked 4th in the land, with a Final Four Playoffs spot a given, if they just took Ohio State in their season finale. Michigan went into that one on a 10-game winning streak by an average score of 39-13. But it wasn't to be, as the Buckeyes (+4) destroyed the Wolves, 62-39, with a 656-401 yard edge. And that vs a Michigan squad whose defense entered at 13.5 points per game, & 234.8 yard per game. Thus, from a playoff spot, to a lesser bowl, while plunging to #8 in the polls. This marks UM's 47th bowl, & 8th in the last 9 years (2-5 SU, & 2-4-1 ATS). No questioning the improvement under Harbaugh (38-14 SU) with the Wolverines finishing 4th, 1st, 3rd, & 1st in total defense, although they are just a 1-2 bowl proposition, spread wise. Opponents state that their devastating loss to the Buckeyes kills any focus or dedication for this contest. However, I remember in '15, when an identical 10-1 Michigan outfit was demolished, 42-13, also in its season finale vs the Buckeyes. Thus, a match with Florida in the Citrus Bowl. Did they care? As noted above, they must have, as they mauled the Gators, 41-7, as a field goal favorite, with a 503-273 yard edge. Mullen's arrival from Mississippi State, has turned Gator fortunes around, with a 6-1 start (5-1 ATS), before ending 3-2 (1-3 ATS), coming from 108th & 78th in scoring & rushing offense, to 25th & 26th, respectively, is a true improvement. But I just can't dismiss that '15 Wolverine bowl bounce back. |
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12-29-18 | St Bonaventure v. Syracuse -11 | 47-81 | Win | 100 | 1 h 2 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Syracuse is 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. While St. Bonaventure is -4-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss, 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600, 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record, and 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games. |
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12-28-18 | Mavs +5 v. Pelicans | 112-114 | Win | 100 | 12 h 48 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Behind rookie Luka Doncic's 21 points, including key free throws in the final minute, the Mavericks picked up a 122-119 win over the Pelicans at home Wednesday night, snapping a six-game slide. The Pelicans will be trying to avoid their sixth loss in a row when they open a three-game home stand today. Anthony Davis continued his solid play amid the team's struggles with 32 points and 18 rebounds at Dallas. The clincher: Dallas is 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games following a ATS win. |
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12-28-18 | Texas-Arlington +19 v. Texas | 56-76 | Loss | -108 | 12 h 46 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Texas is 4-10 ATS in their last 14 home games, 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400, 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. Sun Belt, 1-6 ATS in their last 7 Friday games, and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. While Texas Arlington is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. Big 12. |
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12-28-18 | Maple Leafs -125 v. Blue Jackets | 4-2 | Win | 100 | 8 h 42 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The high-powered Toronto Maple Leafs hope to pick up where they left off prior to the holiday break when they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets today. Toronto is riding a four-game winning streak during which it has scored a total of 23 goals and at least five in each triumph. Mitch Marner, who leads the Maple Leafs with 50 points, was kept off the scoresheet in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over Detroit after collecting six goals and three assists during a four-game point streak. John Tavares has notched two points in each contest (four goals, four assists overall) during Toronto's string of wins and tallied in four of his last five games. The clincher: Toronto is 19-7 in their last 26 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game. |
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12-28-18 | Delaware v. Hofstra -10.5 | 46-91 | Win | 100 | 11 h 49 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Hofstra is 7--0-1 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record, 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win, 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring more than 90 points in their previous game, 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Colonial Athletic Association, 19-7-1 ATS in their last 27 games overall, and 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 home games. |
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12-28-18 | Syracuse +100 v. West Virginia | Top | 34-18 | Win | 100 | 121 h 37 m | Show |
Rating: 4 Unit Bowl Game of the Year The Mountaineers of West Virginia are going it without their 2 best players, namely All-Big12 OT Cajuste, & All-American QB Grier, who has thrown for 7,354 yards & 71 TDs last 2 years. How valuable is he? Try just 14 points, 9 first downs, 52 rushing yards, & 100 passing yards, with a 498-152 yard deficit, in 30-14 loss to Iowa State, when he was subpar. This marks the Mounties' 37th bowl (15-21 SU), 15th in 16 years, 19th in 22 years, & 22nd in 26 years. Quite an accomplishment, except for the fact that they are currently on a horrible 3-12 ATS run in these contests (0-5 & 1-8 of late, as well as on a 2-6 SU slide), while allowing 30+ points in 8 of their last 9, including last year's Heart of Dallas, trailing 30-6 until the final 1:58. |
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12-28-18 | Auburn v. Purdue +3.5 | 63-14 | Loss | -106 | 74 h 2 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units This season has been nothing special for Auburn, with just a pair of 2-game winning streaks, never putting back-to-back covers together, with their lone ATS successes in their final 8 games coming vs a defenseless Ole Miss, & upstart Liberty. They rank an alien 69th in rushing offense (6th in '16, 25th in '17), while topping 147 rushing yards just twice (Alabama State & Liberty), while QB Stidham checks in at 77th in passing efficiency (13 touchdowns with 5 interceptions). Their opponents in this contest (Boilermakers of Purdue), are neither bowl novices (19th such affair), nor bowl constants (5th bowl in last 11 years, following a 10-of-11 bowl run under Joe Tiller). This one goes to the final gun. |
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12-27-18 | 76ers v. Jazz -5 | 114-97 | Loss | -105 | 16 h 21 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Utah Jazz are starting to find their form with wins in three of the last four games and are coming off a dominating Christmas Day performance in a win over the Portland Trail Blazers. The Jazz will try to get back to .500 when they continue a four-game home stand by hosting the Philadelphia 76ers today. Utah is holding its own against some of the best teams in the West with wins over Portland (twice) and Golden State in the last four games and is crediting an increase in focus. The clincher: Philadelphia is 5-14 ATS in their last 19 road games. |
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12-27-18 | Avalanche v. Golden Knights -138 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 27 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Golden Knights have still worked their way into the top three in the Pacific Division thanks in part to a 6-0-2 mark in the last eight home games, improving to 11-3-3 in Las Vegas after bursting out of the gate 15-2-1 last season. Colorado also sits in playoff position in the Central despite sliding into the Christmas break 2-5-1 with a leaky defense that permitted 34 goals during that span. The clinchers: Vegas G Marc-Andre Fleury is 10-3-2 with a 2.14 goals-against average and .923 save percentage in 16 games (15 starts) versus the Avalanche while Colorado is 1-3-2 in its last six games versus the West. |