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01-08-20 | Rockets v. Hawks +8.5 | 122-115 | Win | 100 | 7 h 38 m | Show | |
Straight-up, the Atlanta Hawks are the worst team in the NBA with just a 8-29 record and losers of eight of their last 10 games. The Hawks are at home here tonight where they are 9-8 ATS on the season and being outscored by just 5.3 points per game. The Hawks have covered three of their last four games. Houston has the third best record in the West at 24-11 and have won seven of their last 10 games. The Rockets are 10-8 ATS on the raod this season, but just outscoring opponents by 2.6 points per game. Getting eight points here tonight at home with the Hawks is just too many for the Rockets to lay. In addition, the Rockets have another game tomorrow night so don't expect their starters to play full out here against the worst team in the NBA. Play Atlanta. |
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01-08-20 | Davidson v. Rhode Island -3.5 | 58-69 | Win | 100 | 6 h 2 m | Show | |
Atlantic 10 conference play here tonight has Davidson playing at Rhode Island. Davidson Wildcats are 6-7 S/U and 5-8 ATS on the season. They have lost two straight games both S/U and ATS and will be playing their fourth straight road game here tonight. The Cats also lost their conference opener at Duquesne, 64-71 as a 3-point dog. Rhode Island is 8-5 S/U and 5-8 ATS on the season. The Rams opened conference play with a home loss to Richmond, 61-69 as 2-point favorites. The road weary Wildcats at a disadvantage here tonight. I expect Rhode Island to bounce back with a home win here in this spot. Take Rhode Island. |
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01-08-20 | La Salle v. Massachusetts -3 | 69-77 | Win | 100 | 6 h 1 m | Show | |
Atlantic 10 Conference action here tonight has Lasalle taking on U Mass. Lasalle is 10-4 S/U and 11-3 ATS on the season. The Explorers are 1-1 both S/U and ATS so far in conference play after losing their opener at home to Dayton, 58-84 and then winning at Fordam last game, 66-60. Lasalle has been very good at covering spreads this year though lately they have been even at 2-2 in the last four games. U Mass is 6-8 S/U and 9-5 ATS on the season. The Minutemen lost their conference opener at St Louis, 80-83 in OT as 10.5-point dogs. It was the team's fourth straight cover. Despite their difference in record, U Mass the small favorite here tonight. My number also has them as a favorite, though even higher than what the oddsmaker has for them. I'm taking the home team. Play U.Mass. |
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01-08-20 | St. John's +4 v. Georgetown | 66-87 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 32 m | Show | |
Big East action here tonight has St John's taking on Georgetown. St John's Red Storm is 11-4 S/U and 9-5 ATS on the season. They have lost both their conference games though, dropping their opener at home to Butler 58-60 and then losing at Xavier, 67-75. Still, they are 4-1-1 ATS their last six games. Georgetown is 10-5 S/U and 8-7 ATS on the season. The Hoyas also have lost both their conference games, dropping road stints at Providence (60-76) and at Seton Hall, 62-78. They failed to cover the spread in both those games. St Johns getting four points here tonight. The Red Storm can easily win this one outright and I'm taking the points. Play St Johns. |
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01-07-20 | Iowa -8 v. Nebraska | 70-76 | Loss | -118 | 8 h 25 m | Show | |
Big 10 Conference action continues tonight for both of these clubs as Iowa takes on Nebraska from Lincoln. Iowa is 10-4 S/U and ATS on the season. The Hawkeyes look to get even in Big 10 action after starting 1-2 S/U with a loss at Penn State last time out, 86-89. The Hawkeyes have been a very good spread team, winning four straight before losing to Penn State, failing to just miss the cover at +2 1/2 points. Nebraska is also 1-2 in conference play after losing last time out at Rutgers, 62-79 as a 6-point dog. Iowa laying 8-points tonight on the road, but my own number has them around a 13-point favorite. I'm taking the visitor. Play Iowa. |
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01-07-20 | Kings v. Suns -6.5 | 114-103 | Loss | -109 | 8 h 24 m | Show | |
Two teams both in need of some wins meet tonight as Phoenix hosts Sacramento. The Suns are 14-22 S/U and 20-15-0 ATS on the season. The Suns have won three of their last five games and covered four of their last five. The Suns are 7-13 S/U and 10-9-1 ATS on the season but outscoring their opponents by 0.9 ppg. The Sacramento Kings are 14-23 S/U and 19-18 on the season. The Kings have covered just three of their last 11 games. Two teams that are pretty equal overall, but at home I give a pretty big edge to the Suns. I'll lay the price here tonight with the host. Play Phoenix. |
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01-07-20 | Villanova v. Creighton -1.5 | 64-59 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 13 m | Show | |
Big East conference play continues tonight for both these clubs as Villanova plays at Creighton. Villanova is 10-3 and ranked 16th in the country despite have fewer wins than Creighton. The Wildcats are just 4-7 ATS vs the number this season. They are 1-1 in conference play after losing last time out at Marquette, 60-71 as a 1-point dog. They have also covered just once in their last nine games. Creighton might have something to prove tonight, not being ranked yet having a 12-3 record. Creighton is 1-1 in conference play, beating Marquette at home 92-75 and then losing at Butler, 57-71. They have also covered 5 of their last six games. I like the home team here tonight as they are out to prove something. Take Creighton. |
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01-07-20 | Ole Miss -3 v. Texas A&M | 47-57 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 12 m | Show | |
SEC conference play tonight has Ole Miss traveling to College Station to take on Texas A&M. Mississippi is 9-4 S/U and 6-7 ATS on the season. The Rebels open conference play tonight after losing their last game at Wichita State, 54-74. The loss snapped a four-game Ole Miss winning streak. A&M Aggies are 0-1 in conference play after losing at Arkansas in their opener, 59-69. A&M has been a horrible covering team this year at 2-10 ATS. They opened the season 0-9 before covering two of their last three. I'm going to take the visitor in this one against one of the worst covering teams in basketball. Take Mississippi. |
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01-07-20 | Toledo v. Kent State -3.5 | Top | 77-84 | Win | 100 | 6 h 13 m | Show |
Mid American Conference play tonight has Toledo playing at Kent State. Toledo is 8-6 S/U but just 4-9 ATS. The Rockets have lost their last four games including their conference opener last time out at Ball State, 57-61. The Rockets have also now gone six straight games without a cover. Kent State is having a fine season at 11-3 S/U and 7-4 ATS. They are also 4-1 ATS at home. Kent has won three of their last four including their conference opener at Bowling Green 79-61. Kent laying just 3 1/2 here tonight is a steal for me. Play Kent State. |
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01-06-20 | West Virginia v. Oklahoma State | 55-41 | Win | 100 | 10 h 48 m | Show | |
Big 12 Conference play continues here tonight for both these teams as Oklahoma State hosts West Virginia. West Virginia lost their Big 12 opener at Kansas, 53-60, but covered the 10 1/2 point dog line. It was the team's third cover in their last four games. It was only the second loss on the season for the Mountaineeers, who fell to 11-2 S/U and 6-6 ATS. They did improve though to 5-3 ATS on the road this year. Oklahoma State also lost their opener in conference play, but they were blown out at Texas Tech, 50-85. The loss dropped the Cowboys to 9-4 S/U and 6-7 ATS. They have also covered just two of their last six games. WVU is a one-point road dog tonight and my numbers have them significantly higher than that. I like the visitor in this one. Play West Virginia. |
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01-06-20 | Jazz -3 v. Pelicans | Top | 128-126 | Loss | -109 | 9 h 53 m | Show |
The Utah Jazz having a fine season as they are 23-12 S/U on the year and have won five straight games and 10 of their las 11. They have also covered six straight games. The Jazz haven't been as good on the road where they are 10-9 S/U and 9-9-1 ATS and about even on point differential. However, they play a very poor Pelicans team here tonight. New Orleans is just 12-24 S/U and 13-20-3 ATS on the season. At home, the Pelicans are 6-11 S/U and 7-10 ATS and being outscored by 1.2 points per game. Utah laying just three-points here on the road tonight. Hard to pass on this small line with a good Jazz team against a poor Pelicans club. Take Utah. |
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01-05-20 | Blazers v. Heat -5.5 | 111-122 | Win | 100 | 6 h 30 m | Show | |
Portland Blazers having a down season, with the club just 15-21 S/U and 14-20-2 ATS on the season. Meanwhile, the Miami Heat doing quite well at 25-10 S/U and 19-14-2 ATS on the season. Portland snapped a five-game losing streak last time out with a win at Washington, 122-103. It was also their first spread cover in their last seven games. Portland is 7-12 S/U and 8-10-1 ATs on the road this year and being outscored by 4.1 points per game. Miami is coming off a loss at Orlando, 85-105. The Heat are 6-2 S/U and 3-5 ATS in their last eight games. Miami is 16-1 S/U and 11-5-1 ATS at home this season and outscoring teams by 11.6 points per game. Heat one of the best at home this year and I expect an easy cover from them here today. Play Miami. |
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01-05-20 | Seahawks -1.5 v. Eagles | Top | 17-9 | Win | 100 | 149 h 37 m | Show |
To say that football can be a game of inches has never been more true than the Seattle Seahawks game with San Francisco in week 17. The Seahawks win that game and they get a bye this week and home games the rest of the playoffs. Lose and they hit the road this week for a Wildcard game. Well, with just seconds left, the Seahawks missed scoring a touchdown literally by inches. The Seahawks had first and goal at the 1-yard line with just a few seconds left and in comes Marshawn Lynch. But that would not be as the Hawks committed a cardinal sin and let the clock run out for a 5-yard penalty. Now it's 1st and goal at the 6-yard line with time for just one play. Wilson completed the pass to Hollister, but he was stopped just inches from the goal line and the 49ers win and clinch home field in the playoffs. Whew! You would think that would deflate the Seahawks. But I don't believe that. The Eagles won the NFC East with their win in week 17 over the Giants. Seattle will be No 5 seed with an 11-5 record but must travel to Philly this week. The Seahawks are a 1 1/2 point favorite here next Sunday. This is a rematch of their week 12 matchup in Philly where the Eagles were a 3-point favorite. The Seahawks won that previous meeting, 17-9. The Eagles have never beaten Russell Wilson, so they have their work cut out for them here today. The Eagles have won four straight to close the season and the Seahawks have lost two straight. For me, the Seahawks have had to play in the tough NFC West, while the Eagles played in the weakest division in football, the NFC East. The Seahawks, in my opinion, are the far better team and with this small line I look for them to sweep the Eagles this year. I love this matchup and will make it my WildCard Game of the Year. Take Seattle. |
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01-05-20 | Iona v. Monmouth +1 | 61-73 | Win | 100 | 2 h 20 m | Show | |
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play here for both teams as Iona takes on Monmouth. Iona Gaels opened conference play with a home loss over St Peters, 74-75 as a 9-point favorite. It was Iona's fourth loss in a row both S/U and ATS. Meanwhile Monmouth is 6-6 S/U and 5-7 ATS on the season. The Hawks lost their conference opener at Siena, 69-75, just failing to cover the 5-point dog line. Still, the Hawks are 4-1 S/U their last five games. Today, they are just a 1-point favorite at home over a poor Iona club. My number has Monmouth at least 5 point favorite. I'm taking the home team. Play Monmouth. |
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01-04-20 | Titans +5 v. Patriots | 20-13 | Win | 100 | 45 h 5 m | Show | |
It came down to the final week of the regular season for Tennessee to make the playoffs. They beat Houston 35-14, though Houston sat many regulars who were ailing with injuries or illness. The NE Patriots could have had a bye this week, but instead their loss in the final week of the regular season vs Miami Dolphins, 24-27 as a 17-point favorite. That led to them playing this game in the Wild Card round instead of having the week off. Tennessee was 2-4 to start the season, but rebounded the second half. Tennessee RB Henry is key here as don't think the Patriots have an answer for him. Tannehill took over at QB this year and the offense changed around after that horrible start. Expect Henry, Henry and more Henry from the Titans today. Take Tennessee. |
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01-04-20 | Oral Roberts +2 v. Nebraska-Omaha | Top | 67-74 | Loss | -111 | 20 h 50 m | Show |
Summit League action here on Saturday has Oral Roberts taking on Nebraska- Omaha. The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles are 6-7 S/U and 7-3 ATS. The Eagles are no strangers to playing on the road, with eight road games of their 13 total. They are just 1-7 S/U on the road this year, but have covered five of those games. Their road resume has been a tough one too, with away games at Oklahoma State, Tulsa, Iowa, Wichita State, Creighton and BYU. So playing at Nebraska-Omaha should be of little concern to them here today. Meanwhile, Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks are 8-8 S/U and 8-7 ATS on the season. This game right around a pick'em today, but my numbers have Oral Roberts around 5 to 7 point favorite. Take the road team in this one today. Play Oral Roberts. |
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01-04-20 | Texas A&M v. Arkansas -13.5 | 59-69 | Loss | -109 | 19 h 49 m | Show | |
The SEC sees its first conference game for both of these teams here today as Texas A&M travels to play Arkanas. The A&M Aggies playing their first true road game of the season here today. They are 6-5 and 1-10 ATS on the season thus far and those are all at home and neutral sites. Their one big non-con win was at home over oregon State, 64-49 as a 6 1/2 point dog. Meanwhile, Arkanas having a very good season at 11-1 S/U and 7-5 ATS. The Razorbacks only loss coming on the road in OT to Western Kentucky, 79-86. The Razorbacks are 6-2 ATS at home this season. Arkanas is a 13-point chalk here today, but all my numbers have them over a 20-point favorite. I like the home team in a blowout win here today. Play Arkanas. |
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01-04-20 | Georgia Tech +8.5 v. North Carolina | 96-83 | Win | 100 | 18 h 50 m | Show | |
ACC action here on Saturday has Georgia Tech taking on North Carolina. The Georgia Tech Wrambling Wreck play their third straight road game here before returning home to face Duke. Tech is 5-2 ATS so far in road and neutral site games this season. They did lose last game though at Florida State, 58-70, just failing to cover the 11 1/2 point line. North Carolina is 8-5 S/U and 3-10 ATS on the season. The Tar Heels not having near the kind of season they are used to having. After starting the season 5-0 and 6-1, they are just 2-4 S/U and 1-5 ATS with both those wins coming in their last two games. Here they are laying 9-points to Tech. The Tar Heels are still a class team, but they aren't covering spreads. I'm taking the visitor and the points in this one. Play Georgia Tech. |
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01-04-20 | Bills v. Texans -2.5 | 19-22 | Win | 100 | 43 h 34 m | Show | |
The Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans both finished the season at 10-6. The Bills winning a AFC Wildcard and the Texans winning the AFC South division. Buffalo did lose their last two games of the season to the Patriots (17-24) and then last week at home to the Jets, 6-13. Though the latter they had no incentive to win that game. The defense has been great for this team, ranked 3rd overall in the NFL behind the Patriots and 49ers. The Houston Texans defense isn't very good, at least statistically as they rank 28th overall in the league. Houston does hold the edge in offense, ranking 13th to the Bills 24th. Houston had to rest some of their injured stars in the final game, including QB Deshaun Watson (back) and WR DeAndre Hopkins (illness). They should be fine here today. The big news though is the return of DE JJ Watt who tore his pectoral muscle and has missed about half the season. WR Will Fuller could also return here today as he's been battling a groin issue. With the rest the players got last week coupled with Fuller and Watt returning, I like the Texans at home here. Play Houston Texans. |
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01-04-20 | Virginia Tech +8 v. Virginia | 39-65 | Loss | -109 | 14 h 49 m | Show | |
ACC action here today begins in earnest with two old rivals facing off as Virginia hosts Virgina Tech. Virginia Tech is playing only its second true road game here. The last one was opening night way back in November when they won at Clemson, 67-60 to chalk up their first win and conference win. Since then it's been all home games with some tourney games thrown in for good measure. Virginia is 10-2 S/U and 3-9 ATS on the seaason. The Cavaliers have covered just one time in their last 10 games and that was against North Carolina in a 56-47 win. My own line has Virginia closer to 3-points then the 7 1/2 we are seeing here on the board. I can't pass on that line in this rivalry. Play Virginia Tech. |
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01-04-20 | Iowa +2.5 v. Penn State | 86-89 | Loss | -108 | 14 h 49 m | Show | |
Philadelphia, PA is the site for today's Big 10 clash between top 25 teams Iowa and Penn State. No. 23 Iowa is 10-3 S/U and ATS this season. The Hawkeyes have won four straight games both S/U and ATS. They are 1-1 S/U and ATS in Big 10 action from a pair of games in early December. The Hawkeyes are also 4-2 ATS on the road this season including neutral site wins over Cincinnati and Texas Tech. They did lose one neutral site game to San Diego State, 73-83. Penn State is ranked 21 in the country. The Nittany Lions have won four straight games S/U and 2-2 ATS in their last four (all home games). This should be one of the better games on Saturday. I expect this one to come down to the wire, but I'm taking the points with the dog in this one. Play Iowa. |
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01-04-20 | Providence v. DePaul -3 | 66-65 | Loss | -105 | 14 h 48 m | Show | |
Big East conference action here on Saturday has Providence taking on Depaul. The Providence Friars are 8-6 S/U and 4-9 ATS on the season. They are 1-0 both S/U and ATS in Big East play after beating Georgetown at home last game, 76-60. The team has covered two straight after a seven game spread losing streak. Still, the Friars are 0-6 ATs this year on the road. Depaul saw its three game winning streak snapped last game at home to Seton Hall, 66-74. That was the team's first conference game. Depaul is a 3-point favorite here today, but my numbers have them from 5 1/2 to 7 points. I'm going to take the home team here. Play Depaul. |
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01-03-20 | Ohio -7.5 v. Nevada | 30-21 | Win | 100 | 39 h 4 m | Show | |
The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl has Ohio U taking on Nevada. Both of these teams just did become bowl eligible with the Ohio Bobcats finishing at 6-6 and the Nevada Wolfpack finishing at 7-5. Ohio had to win its final two games of the season just to get here beating Bowling Green and Akron by a combined score of 118-27. Don't let their six losses fool you too much, as Ohio lost those six games by a combined 41-points. The Cats have also won their last two bowl games, the 2017 Bahamas Bowl and the 2018 Friso Bowl. The latter bowl they shutout a good San Diego State team, 27-0. Nevada finished the season with a bitter loss to their rival from the South, UNLV, 30-33. The game was marred by a brawl after the game that has led to some suspensions. Saftey Austin Arnol will miss two games, Corner Daniel Brown and DT Hausia Sekona also will not play today. Nevada will also play with three interim coaches on the defensive side. For me, these suspension will play the biggest role. Ohio's offense, which was flying high at the end of the season, will take advantage of these absences. I'm taking the Bobcats here. Play OHIO. |
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01-02-20 | Jazz -3.5 v. Bulls | 102-98 | Win | 100 | 7 h 32 m | Show | |
The Utah Jazz enter tonight's contest at Chicago with a 21-12 S/U record and 14-17-2 ATS mark. The Jazz have been hot, winning three straight and eight of their last nine games. They have covered their last four games. They are 8-9 S/U and 7-9-1 ATS on the road this year and 6-2 S/U as an away favorite. The Bulls are 13-21 S/U and 18-16 ATS on the season. are coming off a loss at home vs Milwaukee, 102-123. They are just 7-11 S/U and 9-9 ATS at home this year and 2-8 S/U and 4-6 as a home dog. The Bulls have fared much better for bettors on the road than at home. I like the road team here tonight. Take the Utah Jazz. |
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01-02-20 | Tenn-Martin v. Murray State -12 | 76-89 | Win | 100 | 7 h 36 m | Show | |
Ohio Valley Conference play begins in earnest tonight for both these clubs. The Tennessee Martin Skyhawks are just 4-7 in non-conference play and 3-6 ATS. They broke a three-game losing streak last game, but that was to Div II Mount St Joseph, 92-72. That was their first home game since November 11th. Now it's back on the road as conference play begins to face the Racers of Murray State. Murray State is 6-5 S/U and 4-6 ATS in their non-conference schedule. They have covered three of their last four games but lost last time out at Evansville in OT, 76-78, failing to cover the 2-point favorite line. We have to lay double-digits here tonight, but I believe the Racers will have little trouble with Tennessee Martin. Take Murray State. |
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01-02-20 | Texas State v. Arkansas-Little Rock +1.5 | 68-72 | Win | 100 | 6 h 6 m | Show | |
Sun Belt action continues for both teams tonight. The Sun Belt got underway early this year as Texas State Bobcats are 0-2 both S/U and ATS in conference play. They play their third of four straight conference road games here tonight. They are 7-6 S/U and 4-6 ATS overall this season. The Arkansas LR Trojans are 8-5 S/U and 8-4 ATS on the season. They are 2-0 S/U and 1-1 ATS in conference play, both on the road. They return home tonight for their first home conference game. Texas State has to be a bit road weary here tonight and I expect the Arkansas LR crowd to be flying high for their first home conference game. Play Arkansas Little Rock. |
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01-02-20 | North Texas +3 v. Western Kentucky | 84-93 | Loss | -107 | 6 h 35 m | Show | |
Both these clubs begin Conference USA action here tonight. North Texas Mean Green were 6-7 S/U and 8-3 ATS in non-con games. The Green have covered their last six games. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are 7-5 S/U and 4-7 ATS. The Hilltoppers have lost two straight games and have covered two of their last six games. They are coming off a home loss to Belmont, 62-79 as a one-point favorite. North Texas has been much better team for the bettors and with that I'll be taking the points with there here tonight. Play North texas. |
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01-02-20 | Georgia Southern v. Coastal Carolina -2.5 | 70-67 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 35 m | Show | |
Sun Belt conference action here tonight as Georgia Southern takes on Coastal Carolina. GS Eagles have already got a few conference games under their collective belts, winning at home over Texas State and over Texas Arlington. They are 8-5 on the season and 6-4 ATS. Coastal Carolina is also 8-5 S/U on the season and 5-6 ATS. The Chanticleers will be playing their third conference game tonight. They lost at Troy State, 59-77 and won at South Alabama, 81-69. Carolina just a 1 or 2 point favorite here tonight. My numbers have them anywhere from 3 to 7 points. I'm taking the home team, play Coastal Carolina. |
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01-02-20 | St. Louis +3 v. Duquesne | 59-73 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 34 m | Show | |
Both these teams begin Atlantic 10 Conference action here tonight. The St Louis Bilikins are 10-2 S/U and 8-4 ATS on the season. They have dog wins over Kansas State and Boston College this year. Meanwhile, Duquesne is also 10-2 S/U and little less successful vs the number at 5-6. The Dukes have not been a dog yet in any of their games, thus their best opponents have been Austin Peay, UAB and Marshall. They lost at home to Marshall in their last game, 61-83 as a 7-point favorite. I like the visitor to win this one outright tonight. I'm taking St Louis. |
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01-01-20 | Utah State -7 v. UNLV | Top | 53-70 | Loss | -112 | 13 h 27 m | Show |
Utah State opens the New year with a road conference game here late on Wednesday at UNLV. This is not their first Mountain West conference game. The Aggies played two games in early December, beating San Jose State and Fresno State, but failing to cover both as double-digit favorites. The Aggies finally broke their spread drought, covering last spread game vs Florida, 65-62 as a dog. UNLV not having a good year under first year coach TJ Otzelberger. The Running Rebels have won and covered their last two home games vs Robert Morris and Eastern Michigan. The Rebels are 7-7 ATS. My number has Utah State at or over 10 point favorite. Here they are laying around 7 and I'll lay that number tonight. Play Utah State. |
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01-01-20 | Baylor +6 v. Georgia | 14-26 | Loss | -110 | 146 h 54 m | Show | |
Sugar Bowl here on New Year's day as No 7 Baylor takes on No 5 Georgia. Georgia just missed out on the playoff final four teams, finishing fifth in the country. Both teams had a chance to make the Football Playoffs, but both teams lost in their respective conference Championship games. Both of these defenses are excellent, as both allow fewer than 20 points. Georgia QB Fromm will likely be without two of his top targets in Lawrence Cager and Dominick Blaylock. That will be a big loss here for the Bulldogs. In a great defensive matchup like this I like taking the points. Take Baylor. |
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12-31-19 | Texas +7.5 v. Utah | 38-10 | Win | 100 | 9 h 21 m | Show | |
Alamo Bowl action here on New Year's eve has Texas taking on No 11. Utah. The Texas Longhorns finished the regular season with a win over Texas Tech, 49-24. The Longhorns defense is their Achille's heal, they had a terrible year. The good news, the Utah offense isn't exactly all that great. Utah had hopes getting into the College playoffs, but those hopes were dashed when they lost the PAC-12 Championship to Oregon. The big problem for Utah, as we are seeing more and more these years, are players opting out of the game for the NFL upcoming draft. That's the case here with Utah. The Utes will be missing some of their star players here. The defense is their key and one loss is star defensive cornerback Jaylon Johnson who opted out of today's game. They will have to content with WR Collin Johnson, who is returning from an injury. I'm going to take the touchdown here with the Longhorns. Play Texas. |
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12-31-19 | Georgetown -1 v. Providence | 60-76 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 15 m | Show | |
Big East conference play begins today with Georgetown taking on Providence tonight. The Georgetown Hoyas finished their non-conference slate with a 10-3 S/U mark and 8-5 ATS record. The Hoyas are on a six game win streak S/U and have covered six straight and eight of their last nine games. Their only losses have come to Duke and UNC Greensboro. The later coming on the heals of the Duke loss. Providence has not had the kind of non-conference results it would like, posting a 7-6 S/U and 3-9 ATS record. The Friars have covered just once in their last eight games and that came in the last outing at home over Texas, 70-48. The Friars have had mixed results, losing by 28 to Florida, beating Stony Brook by just four, losing to both Long Beach and College of Charleston and losing to Northwestern. Georgetown the much more consistent team here and they have been covering spreads. I'm taking the visitor in this one. Play Georgetown. |
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12-31-19 | Northern Iowa -5.5 v. Illinois State | Top | 70-76 | Loss | -115 | 5 h 45 m | Show |
Both these teams open conference play today as Northern Iowa travels to Illinois State to play a Missouri Valley Conference contest. Northern Iowa had a great non-conference slate, going 10-1 S/U and 6-3 ATS. The Panthers only loss coming to West Virginia in a tournament. Illinois State has not had a very good non-conference schedule, going just 5-7 S/U and 4-7 ATS. The Redbirds have failed to cover their last three games and five of their last seven games. They are 5-1 S/U at home, but that has come against the likes of Illinois-Springfield, Morehead and Belmont. They haven't played anyone of this caliber at home. I'm taking the visitor here on Tuesday. Play Northern Iowa. |
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12-30-19 | Wisc-Milwaukee v. Wright State -12 | 70-82 | Push | 0 | 16 h 20 m | Show | |
Horizon League game here on Monday has Wisconsin Milwaukee playing at Wright State. The WMU Panthers have lost six straight games and are 1-7 ATS their last eight games. The Panthers are also 0-4 in road games and 1-2 in tourney games with a spread record of 1-6. Meanwhile, Wright State is having a good season at 11-3 S/U and 6-5 ATS. The Raiders opened conference play with a win at home over Wisconsin Green Bay, 90-84, but didn't cover the 10 1/2 point line. Still, the club is 4-2 ATS their last spread results. They are 6-2 S/U at home and 2-3 ATS. I'm going to lay the points here tonight with Wright State. Play Wright State. |
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12-30-19 | Northeastern -2 v. James Madison | Top | 88-72 | Win | 100 | 16 h 20 m | Show |
Both these Colonial Athletic teams come into tonight's contest with seven wins. The Northeastern Huskies opened conference play with a win at Towson State, 61-45, covering the 2-point dog line. It was the team's second straight road win and cover. Northeastern is 4-2 S/U and AS on the road this year. The James Madison Dukes are 7-5 S/U and 5-6 ATS on the season. The Dukes lost their conference opener at home to Hofstra, 76-82, failing to cover the 2 1/5 point dog line. The line in this game has Northeastern around 2 1/2 to 3 point favorite. My own line has them closer to seven points. I will take the road team here on Monday. Play Northeastern. |
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12-30-19 | Hofstra +1 v. Towson | 75-67 | Win | 100 | 11 h 19 m | Show | |
Early game here on Monday in the Colonial Athletic Association has Hofstra playing at Towson. Hofstra, 10-4 S/U and 8-5 ATS, opened conference play with a win at James Madison, 82-76, covering the 2 1/2 point favorite line. It was the fourth straight win for the Pride, both S/U and ATS. The Towson Tigers lost their conference opener at home to Northeastern, 45-61, failing to cover the 2-point line as a favorite. The Tigers are 1-4 ATS their last five games and 2-3 S/U. This game is a pick, but I have the road team favored in this one. I'm taking the road team. Play Hofstra. |
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12-30-19 | Western Michigan +3.5 v. Western Kentucky | 20-23 | Win | 100 | 66 h 44 m | Show | |
The First Responder Bowl on Monday has Western Michigan taking on Western Kentucky. These are teams that have had a long history a long time ago in the pre 1950 era. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are led by QB Ty Storey. Storey is a grad transfer who had 11 TD's and a 70% completion rate. The only bad thing is that Storey also had 10 INT's this year. WKY scored 20 points or more in all but one game this year, while averaging 30 ppg. They will have to cutdown on turnovers though, with 19 give aways this year. Western Michigan has a balanced attack with QB Jon Wassink and RB LeVante Bellamy. Bellamy was the MAC offensive player of the Year. They rely a lot on Bellamy, who had over 1400 yards and 23 rushing TD's this year. This is going to be if Western Kentucky's defense can stop the Western Michigan offense. I think this is a close game and as such I'll take the points with Western Michigan. |
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12-29-19 | Titans -6 v. Texans | Top | 35-14 | Win | 100 | 41 h 44 m | Show |
These two AFC South foes close out the regular season here today. Tennessee has their playoff hopes on the line today. Good news for the Titans is that Houston QB Deshaun Watson is questionable with a back injury. Considering that Watson likely will miss this game, that will help the Titans immensely here. The Titans need this game and the Texans don't. Get on this one early, play the Titans. |
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12-29-19 | Eagles v. Giants +4 | 34-17 | Loss | -105 | 41 h 43 m | Show | |
The Philadelphia Eagles win and they are the division champions and make the playoffs. They lose and they will need Dallas to lose to Washington at home to make the playoffs. If I was Philly I wouldn't count on that to happen. That puts them really in a must win spot here Sunday. The Giants would like nothing better than to spoil those hopes. Philly is 2-4 ATS in their last six games while the Giants have covered four of their last five at home. Philly also hasn't done well vs the Giants, going 1-4 ATS their last five vs New York. Saquon Barkley had a great week last week and looks to be healthy again after an injury. The Eagles will also be without some big weapons on offense in the person of TE Zack Ert who is out today along with WR Nelson Algholor who is out. They join Alson Jeffrey, the WR who is also out. Key offensive losses will make this a close game. I don't expect the Giants to go quietly here. Take the points with the Giants. Play New York. |
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12-29-19 | Colts -4 v. Jaguars | 20-38 | Loss | -110 | 41 h 43 m | Show | |
The Indianapolis Colts can still finish at 8-8 on the season with a win here today at Jacksonville. The Colts beat the Panthers last week, 38-6 while the Jags lost at Atlanta, 12-24. The Colts will look to duplicate their effort vs the Jags from week 11 in which they ran for 264 yards. They tallied 218 yards last week, so they are still hitting on all cylinders in the run game. The only incentive for the Colts here is to make it to .500 and I believe that's enough vs this poor Jacksonville team. Take the Colts. |
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12-29-19 | Raiders v. Broncos -3 | 15-16 | Loss | -124 | 41 h 42 m | Show | |
The Oakland Raiders still have a shot to make the playoffs, but it's a longshot. First, they have to win at Denver today and then they need about eight other things to happen to have a shot. All of which don't look probable. The Raiders snapped a four game losing streak last week with a win over the Chargers, 24-17. That 1-4 their last five games really hurt their playoff chances. They opened the season against the Broncos with a home win, 24-16. The Broncos hope to payback the effort here in the last game. The Broncos are off a home win over Detroit, 27-17. Von Miller returned, though he wasn't 100% healthy. The Broncos have looked like a new team with QB Lock starting the last four games. They have wins over the Chargers, Houston and Detroit. I look for Denver to end the Raiders playoff hopes today with a win. Play Denver. |
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12-28-19 | Northern Arizona +6.5 v. Montana | 72-79 | Loss | -117 | 9 h 26 m | Show | |
Big Sky Conference action starts today as Northern Arizona takes on Montana in both team's conference openers. NAU finsihed their non-con schedule 6-3 S/U and 5-2 ATS. They did beat a good South Dakota team, 76-72 and a good Nebraska-Ohaha club, 73-65. They have now covered four straight games. Montana finished their non-con schedule at 4-7 S/U and 3-6 ATS. The Grizzlies lost their last two games to Nebraska-Ohaha and Oregon, failing to cover either game. This team was not competitive in their games vs Stanford, Arkansas, Washington and Oregon, losing by double digits in all those games. NAU getting 6.5-points here tonight which is a bit too high according to my numbers. I'll take the points with Northern Arizona. |
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12-28-19 | Clemson -2 v. Ohio State | 29-23 | Win | 100 | 274 h 16 m | Show | |
One of the Final four games here on December 28th has No 3 Clemson playing No 2 Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl. Both these clubs went undefeated in FBS regular season. This is a rematch from three years ago and Clemson came away winners in that game as they went to win the Championship. This game will be all about the Clemson defense vs the Ohio State offense. Clemson has the nation's overall top rated defense, allowing just 245 yards per game. They also have one of the best redzone efficiency ratings of 53.7%. Ohio State has the 5th ranke offense in the country, averaging 531 yards per game. Clemson ranks 3rd in offense with 548 yards per game. Ohio State is one of the few FBS teams allowing fewer than 100 yards per game, which will be put to the task against this potent Clemson offense today. Clemson will be tasked with containing Ohio State QB Justin Fields. Fields had 40 passing TD's this year and only one INT. For me, Clemson is just too talented on both sides of the ball and with that many weapons and laying just one point here today, I'm taking the defending National Champions in what could be a high scoring game. Play Clemson. |
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12-28-19 | NC-Wilmington v. Delaware -12 | Top | 68-82 | Win | 100 | 7 h 27 m | Show |
Colonial Athletic Association conference play begins today for both these teams as UNC Wilmington travels to Delaware. The UNCW Seahawks finished their non-con schedule with a 5-8 S/U and 4-5 ATS record. Three of those wins came against Div II teams Johnson & Wales, North Carolina Weslyan and Emory & Henry. Not exactly a great resume of wins there. They have covered just one of their last five games heading into today's contest. They will face a very good Blue Hen's squad that was 10-3 in their non-con games with a 8-4 spread record. Delaware is one of the best in this conference. They started the season 9-0 before dropping three of their last four games. I expect this team to be at the top come conference tourney time. I'll lay the points with them here today. Play Delaware. |
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12-28-19 | CS-Northridge +9 v. Boise State | 72-103 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 27 m | Show | |
Big West conference Cal Northridge Matadors travel to Idaho to take on the Mountain West's Boise State Broncos this evening. Northridge not having a good non-con result thus far at just 3-10 S/U and 6-6 ATS. The Matadors started the season 0-5 ATS, but since then they have covered six of their next seven games. The good news for CSUN is that they get back their most dynamic scorer in Lamine Diane. Diane returned after coming off an injury to score 30 points in the team's last game vs Pacific. That will be a huge boost to this Matadors' team. Boise State plays its last non-con game here today. The Broncos are 8-5 S/U and 8-4 ATS thus far. They are coming off a win over Texas El Paso on Christmas day, 72-67. Boise looks to content for the Mountain West title this year as they have a decent team. For me, with Diane back for CSUN, I think this is too many points to give them tonight. Play Cal State Northridge. |
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12-28-19 | Oklahoma +14 v. LSU | 28-63 | Loss | -106 | 45 h 27 m | Show | |
Playoff game here as No 1 LSU takes on No 4 Oklahoma in the Peach Bowl from Atlanta, GA. This marks the first time we'll see a Heisman trophy winner in Joe Burrows vs OK QB Jalen Hurts. Oklahoma finished the season 12-1 with their only loss coming at Kansas State. This is a high flying offense with Hurts tossing for over 3,600 yards and 32 TD's. This is the nation's 2nd ranked overall offense. They will have their work cut out for them gainst this LSU defense. Plus, the Sooners will have to contend with Joe Burrows and that LSU offense, ranked No 1 in the country. Burrows has thrown for over 4,700 yards and 48 TD's with the Tigers being undefeated this year. Oklahoma's defense is much improved over last year, ranking 24th overall in the country. I think this one comes down to if Hurts can do damage on the ground as he has done most of the year. LSU is going to have to account for Hurts and that could be a key here. I'm going to take the double-digit points with an Oklahoma offense I believe can stay up with LSU. Play Oklahoma. |
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12-28-19 | Eastern Washington -2 v. Weber State | 79-77 | Push | 0 | 4 h 27 m | Show | |
Big Sky conference game here today features Eastern Washington at Weber State. Eastern Washington Eagles are 7-4 S/U and 7-2 ATS on the season. The rest of the way it's all Big Sky for the Eagles. They are coming off a big loss, but it was to powerhouse Gonzaga, 77-112. It was their first spread loss in their last seven games. Weber State is just 4-7 S/U and 2-6 ATS as they head into conference play. The Wildcats are off a loss to instate rival BYU, 61-91. It was their 2nd spread loss in a row. Two of the cats four wins have come against Div II opponents West Coast Baptist and Bethesda University. They also scored just 34 points at their other instate rival Utah back in their opening game. This Weber State team is not very goo while Eastern Washington looks to be one of the top Big Sky teams this year. Play Eastern Washington. |
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12-28-19 | Memphis v. Penn State -6.5 | 39-53 | Win | 100 | 17 h 14 m | Show | |
Two more teams that have never met before will matchup here in the Cotton Bowl. The Nittany Lions were 10-2 in the regular season. Memphis was 12-1 in the regular season under new HC Ryan Silverfield. Memphis has a top 10 ranked offense this year with 40.5 ppg average. QB Brady White is the leader with 33 touchdowns and 3,560 yards passing. For Penn State it's all about the defense, especially stopping the run. This will make getting Kenneth Gainwell starting tough. This Penn State defense will be the best Memphis has faced all season. This PSU defense is the only one that was able to handle Ohio State for most of the game. They should have little trouble containing Memphis. I'm taking Penn State. |
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12-28-19 | Iowa State +3.5 v. Notre Dame | 9-33 | Loss | -105 | 17 h 14 m | Show | |
First meeting every between these teams and that's with both teams being in existence since the 1800's. They finally meet here on Saturday in the Camping World Bowl. No 14 Notre Dame finished the season 10-2 and a 5-0 record in November. Not so for Iowa State, that ended their season losing three of their last five. I have to wonder how much Notre Dame will be into this game considering they had a legitimate chance at the Playoffs. Iowa State finished 7-5, however of their five losses four of those came to ranked teams. I like the points here with Iowa State. |
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12-26-19 | Miami-FL v. Louisiana Tech +6.5 | 0-14 | Win | 100 | 150 h 46 m | Show | |
Independence Bowl action here on Thursday with afternoon start time between Miami Florida and Louisiana Tech. Miami is coming off a season ending loss at Duke, 17-27. It was the team's 2nd straight loss to finish the season both S/U and ATS. La Tech finished their season with a win at home over Texas San Antonio, 41-27, but failed to cover the 20-point line. It was the club's third straight spread loss after winning four straight. The Tech offense, which ranked 30th in total offense, faces a Miami defense ranked 16th vs the run and 22nd vs the pass. Miami had just a 6-6 year and just got to bowl eligible. With losses to Florida International and Duke, it was not a good finish to the season. Miami's offense has been inconsistent all season while the defense has been strong. However, the defense did wear down those final two games and face a solid offense here today. For me, Louisiana Tech getting 6 1/2 points is a bonus since I look for a straight up Tech win. Play Louisiana Tech. |
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12-25-19 | Houston v. Washington +1 | Top | 75-71 | Loss | -107 | 9 h 22 m | Show |
Christmas Day basketball action has the Diamondhead Classic from Honolulu tonight. It's the Houston Cougars taking on the Washington Huskies in late game. Both these teams having excellent seasons. The Cougars are 9-3 S/U and 6-6 ATS on the season. The Cougars are 2-0 both S/U and ATS in the Diamondhead Classic, beating by Portland 81-56 and then Georgia Tech, 70-59. Washington comes in ranked 21st in the country. The Huskies beat Ball State in the opener, 85-64 and then beat host Hawaii, 72-61, covering both games. This should be a great finish to the Classic tonight. I'm taking the Huskies here as either pick'em or plus 1. Play Washington. |
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12-23-19 | Pelicans v. Blazers -6 | 102-94 | Loss | -103 | 9 h 39 m | Show | |
New Orleans Pelicans are 7-23 and 9-19-2 so far this season. The Pelicans have lost 14 of their last 15 games and have covered just two of those 15 losses. The Pelicans are 3-12 S/U and 4-9-2 ATS on the road and being outscored by a 9.4 point differential. The Blazers having a down season at just 14-16 S/U and 13-15-2 ATS. However, Portland is on a four game win streak in which they are 2-1-1 ATS. The Blazers are 8-6 S/U and 6-7-1 ATS at home this season and outscoring opponents by 3.4 points. Blazers laying six here tonight at home. While they haven't had a good season, they are still much better than the lowly Pelicans are. Take Portland tonight. |
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12-23-19 | Packers +5.5 v. Vikings | 23-10 | Win | 100 | 20 h 34 m | Show | |
The NFC North Title is on the line tonight in Minnesota as the 11-3 Green Bay Packers take on the 10-4 Vikings. The Packers have improved greatly under first year coach Matt LaFleur after a 6-9-1 season last year. The Vikings have won eight of their last 10 games. The Rams loss on Saturday clinched the Vikings a playoff spot. The Vikings will have to play on Monday without star running back Dalvin Cook, who will miss Monday's game with a bad shoulder. Alexander Mattison is his backup, but he's not near healthy either with an ankle sprain. That leaves Matt Boone as possibly the starter here on Monday. Whoever is rushing the ball will face the league's fourth best rushing red zone defense in the Packers. I like the points here on Monday, with the Pack getting about 5 or 5 1/2 points. If Cook were playing this would be a much more even contest. Take Green Bay. |
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12-22-19 | Hornets v. Celtics -13 | 93-119 | Win | 100 | 8 h 17 m | Show | |
The Boston Celtics are one of the best home teams in the NBA with a 11-1 record and 8-4 spread mark. In addition, they are outscoring opponents by a +9.8 points per game margin. They are coming off a home win over Detroit, 114-93 to improve on those numbers. It was their second win and cover in a row and 6-2 S/U and ATS their last 8 games. Charlotte just 13-19 on the season but has a winning spread mark at 17-14-1. They are 6-10 S/U on the road and 9-7 ATS, getting outscored by a 9.1 point margin away from home. The Hornets have lost two straight games including their last at Utah, 107-114, pushing the 7-point line. I like the Celtics here today. They are very good at home and should be able to cover this double-digit line. Play Boston. |
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12-22-19 | Cardinals +10 v. Seahawks | 27-13 | Win | 100 | 38 h 28 m | Show | |
Arizona just playing for fun right now as they won't be going anywhere this postseason. The Cardinals showed just that last week, knocking off Cleveland, 38-24. Now they travel to the Northwest to take on the Seahawks. Seattle and San Francisco are tied in the NFC West with 11-3 records. The Seahawks had to hold on last week to beat the Panthers, 30-24, pushing the 6-point favorite line. This after jumping out to a big lead. This is not a game the Seahawks really care about because they have the 49ers up next week in the season finale. That game will likely determine the division winner and possibly the best record in the NFC. The Seahawks also have two key defensive injuries, Jadeveon Clowney and Bobby Wagner, neither of which have practiced. The Flu has also circulated through the locker room the last couple of weeks, hitting the defense particularly hard. They should be back today, but those effects could linger into this week's game. Just too many factors that make me believe that Seattle will be disinterested in this game. I expect them to win, but not cover this big spread. Take Arizona. |
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12-22-19 | Saints v. Titans +3 | 38-28 | Loss | -130 | 23 h 12 m | Show | |
New Orleans Saints still hoping to get that best record in the NFC with a 11-3 record. The Saints have two games left and are tied with three other teams at 11-3. New Orleans had an easy win last Monday night over the Colts, 34-7, covering the 9-point favorite line. The Saints get the shorter week here today as they play at the Titans. Tennessee is fighting for that last AFC Wildcard spot with Pittsburgh. Both teams tied at 8-6 with two games left. The Titans lost last week to division foe Houston, 21-24 at home. They finish up next week against Houston. The Titans could still win the AFC South as Houston is one game ahead at 9-5. Lots on the line here for the Titans, they can win the division, become a Wildcard or miss the playoffs all together. For me, the Saints coming off that short week and laying a few points here both go against them. I like the way Ryan Tannehill has led this Titans team and they had some bad luck last week that put them in an early hole. I look for the Titans to rebound here today. Play Tennessee. |
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12-21-19 | UAB v. Appalachian State -16 | 17-31 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 32 m | Show | |
New Orleans Bowl action here on Saturday is the late game between UAB and 20th ranked Appalachian State. UAB coming into this game after getting totally demolished in their conference championship game. UAB lost to Florida Atlantic in the Conference USAQ Championship, 6-49 and never was in that game. Appalachian State finished 12-1 on the season after beating Louisiana in the Sun Belt Championship. App State lost to Georgia Southern in October and since then has average 40.8 points per game and over 400 yards per game. UAB has relied way too much on their running game since QB Tyler Johnston has been injured. Johnston should be back here today, but I'm not sure that will help the Blazers out that much. App State has an excellent rushing defense, allowing just 2.79 yards per carry in November. This App State team has it all, balanced offense, excellent defense and they should easily get their first ever 13 win season. I expect a Appalachian State blowout here on Saturday. Play Appalachian State. |
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12-21-19 | Weber State v. BYU -17.5 | 61-91 | Win | 100 | 8 h 23 m | Show | |
Battle of the Beehive State here this evening as BYU takes on Weber State from Provo, UT. Weber not having a very good season at just 4-6 S/U and 2-5 ATS. These teams didn't meet in their recent Beehive Tourney where Weber lost to Utah U, 49-60. They did come back with a win over Bethesda last time out, 109-62. This Weber team has wins over Bethesda, Westcliff and West Coast Baptist, not exactly top notch talent there. BYU is 9-4 S/U and 7-5 ATS. The Cougars have won three straight games both S/U and ATS. In the Beehive tourney they beat Utah State, 68-64 as a 1-point dog. That was a week ago, as the Cougars are well rested for today's contest. This is a total mismatch as BYU should easily win this game and cover the 17.5 point spread. My own numbers have BYU well over a 20 point favorite in this one. Play BYU. |
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12-21-19 | Cincinnati v. Iowa -2.5 | 70-77 | Win | 100 | 8 h 22 m | Show | |
Chicago Legends Classic Tourney here today from Chicago, Illinois as Cincinnati takes on Iowa. Cincinnati is 7-4 S/U and 3-8 ATS on the season. The Bearcats are coming off a win over Tennessee at home, 78-66, covering the 1.5-point dog line. The Cats haven't covered much this year. In fact that was just the second time in their last nine games. Iowa has won two straight games and three of their last four. They have covered two straight and three of four. This is a good covering team in the Hawkeyes. Iowa just a 3-point favorite here this evening. My number has Iowa up around 7 to 8 points here tonight. I'm taking IOWA. |
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12-21-19 | Oregon State -6 v. Texas A&M | Top | 49-64 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 53 m | Show |
Oregon State not getting a lot of love as they are not ranked despite a nice 9-1 S/U record. They have also covered eight of 10 spreads, so they are doing well for the bettors too. The Beavers haven't lost since Nov 12 to Oklahoma. Since then they are 7-0 S/U and 6-1 ATS. They are off a win at Texas San Antonio, 88-78 as a 8.5-point favorite. This team can score points, evidenced by their 80+ points in five straight games and six of the last seven. Texas A&M is 4-5 S/U and 0-9 ATS on the season. The Aggies have yet to cover a spread, which is horrible. They finally snapped a four-game losing streak though with a win over Texas A&M Corpus Christi, 63-60. Unlike OSU, this team doesn't score much, 63 or fewer points in eight straight. Big mismatch in my opinion here tonight. Oregon State is a 6.5-point road favorite here tonight. My own numbers have OSU over a double-digit favorite tonight. I'm taking the Beavers tonight. Play Oregon State. |
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12-21-19 | Rams v. 49ers -6.5 | 31-34 | Loss | -107 | 18 h 19 m | Show | |
The 49ers final two games of the season are not easy ones. They play a LA Rams team today that likely is out of the playoffs. The Rams lost big last week to the Cowboys, 21-44. That was the first win against a winning team by Dallas. The loss dropped the Rams to 8-6 in the West and now two-games back of the Vikings with two games to play for the Wild Card. The 49ers lost a heart breaking game last week to Arizona, 22-29. The 49ers were leading with seconds left when Arizona scored a touchdown that had to be reviewed and overturned as the player just broke the plane of the goal line. That came with just a few seconds left in the game. The subsequent kickoff turned into another Atlanta touchdown during the throw backs by the Niners. San Francisco is tied with Seattle for the NFC West at 11-3 and they face each other next week. Normally I might expect a look ahead here by the Niners, but coming off that loss I expect them to be fully ready for the Rams here today. Plus, I feel the Rams will not be in the game here today as they have nothing left to play for as their playoff hopes are realistically gone after last week. Play San Francisco. |
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12-21-19 | Washington v. Boise State +3.5 | 38-7 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 36 m | Show | |
Las Vegas Bowl action on Saturday evening has No 19 Boise State taking on Washington. Despite being ranked, Boise finds itself a small dog here in this game. The Broncos are 12-1 S/U and 8-5 ATS. The Broncos finished their regular season with a win over Hawaii, 31-10. Washington finished 7-5 S/U and and ATS. The Huskies finished with a win over Washington State, 31-13. Boyd Stadium hosts its final bowl game with the new Allegient Stadium taking over next year. The Broncos might be sorry to see Boyd go away, they are 4-0 on this field in bowl games. The Broncos were a 7-point dog vs Oregon in the 2017 Vegas Bowl and won, a 2.5-point dog in the 2014 Fiesta Bowl and won. They are now 5-3 on neutral site games. Washington HC Chris Petersoon announced his retirement and that means DC Jimmy Lake will be taking over has head coach. Two of the Huskies best offensive players have opted to skip this bowl game in favor of the NFL draft. A disappointing offensive season will be all the more disappointing this season. I don't see much motivation for Washington here. They are playing in a bowl they really don't want to play in and with a new coach. Look for Boise State to take this one. Play Boise State. |
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12-21-19 | Dayton -5 v. Colorado | 76-78 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 52 m | Show | |
Chicago Legends Classic tourney action today from Chicago Illinois has Dayton taking on Colorado. Dayton ranked 13th in country with a nifty 9-1 S/U record and 7-3 ATS mark. The Flyers only loss this season was an OT setback to Kansas back on Nov 27th, 84-90 as a 4-point dog. The Flyers did fail to cover last time out though as a 16-point chalk, beating North Texas, 71-58. Colorado started the season nicely, going 7-0 S/U. However, since then they are just 2-3 S/U, though they have won their last two games over Colorado State and Prairie View A&M. The Buffs got beat badly by Kansas (similar opponent), 58-72, failing to cover the 10-point line. Dayton favored by 5.5-points here today. My own line has the Flyers at least 3-points more than that. I like Dayton here today. Play Dayton. |
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12-21-19 | Kentucky v. Ohio State -2.5 | 65-71 | Win | 100 | 5 h 12 m | Show | |
The Marquee matchup of the day in college basketball comes in the CBS Sports Classic tournament in Las Vegas, NV. No 6 Kentucky takes on No 5 Ohio State. The Buckeyes find themselves a 3 to 4 point favorite in this matchup. Ohio State is 10-1 S/U and 9-2 ATS this season. The Buckeyes only loss came just last week on Dec 15 when they lost at Minnesota, 71-84 as a 7.5 point road favorite. The Buckeyes did take it out on SE Missouri Stat the next game, beating them by 32 points, 80-48 and covering the 29-point line. Kentucky is 8-2 S/U and 3-6 ATS this season. The Wildcats are coming off a loss on a neutral court to Utah, 66-69 as a 11-point favorite. I had Utah in that game. The Cats are not a good covering team, that is the difference between them and Ohio State. This is going to be a great game and likely a close one. But I like a team that proves they can cover spreads and for me, that's Ohio State. |
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12-21-19 | Bills +7 v. Patriots | Top | 17-24 | Push | 0 | 15 h 34 m | Show |
The Buffalo Bills moved to within one game of the New England Patriots with a win last week over the Pittsburgh Steelers, 17-10. It was the Bills fourth spread win in their last five games. The Patriots improved to 11-3 with their win last week over Cincinnati, 34-13. It was the first spread win for the Pats in their last four games and five of the last six. The Pats offense has been stagnant, scoring 24 or fewer points in five of their last six games. Both of these teams have excellent defenses. Buffalo ranks 3rd overall and New England ranks 1st in the NFL. I think nearly a TD is too many points for a good defense like the Bills. Plus the Pats just not scoring like they were. I'm taking the Bills. |
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12-21-19 | Liberty +4.5 v. Georgia Southern | 23-16 | Win | 100 | 27 h 2 m | Show | |
Cure Bowl action here on Saturday from Orlando Florida has the Liberty Flames taking on Georgia Southern Eagles. Liberty finished the season 7-5 to become bowl eligible. Liberty in just its 2nd season in the FBS and their first ever bowl trip here on Saturday. The highlight of the season for Georgia Southern this year was a big win over Appalachian State on the road, 24-21. After that big win, it was a flat rest of the season with just a 2-2 record. Liberty has the 31st ranked offense with 33.7 points per game this year. They have a balanced offense both through the air and on the ground. Georgia Southern is a better running team than passing. This is evidenced by a 8th ranked nationally rushing game. I look for a shootout here and that favors Liberty. They don't want to let GSU take this to a ball control game. I'm taking Liberty here on Saturday. |
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12-20-19 | Pistons v. Celtics -9 | Top | 93-114 | Win | 100 | 9 h 30 m | Show |
The Detroit Pistons bring their 11-17 record to Boston tonight to face the 18-7 Celtics. Detroit has dropped two straight games both S/U and ATS. They are off a loss at home against the Raptors, 99-112. The Pistons are just 4-9 S/U on the road and 4-7-2 ATS. They are getting outscored by 2.7 points on the road. The Celtics snapped a 2-game losing streak last time out with a win at Dallas, 109-103 as a 2.5-point dog. The Celtics are a good covering team at 15-9-1 ATS on the season. At home they are 10-1 S/U and 7-4 ATS and outscoring opponents by 8.7 points. I like the home club here tonight. Get on this side before the line moves too much. Play Boston. |
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12-19-19 | Appalachian State +5 v. South Alabama | 81-71 | Win | 100 | 9 h 38 m | Show | |
Two 6-4 teams matchup here tonight as South Alabama takes on Appalachian State. The App State Mountaineers are coming off a road win at Howard, 81-59. That was their third cover in a row and fourth in their last five games. South Alabama Jaguars are off a home win over Alabama A&M, 89-79 but failing to cover their 18.5-point favorite. It was their third game in a row without a cover. My own line has this game very close to a pick'em. For me, I like App State to even win this game outright. Play Appalachian State. |
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12-19-19 | William & Mary -1 v. St. Joe's | Top | 69-84 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 38 m | Show |
William & Mary having a fine season thus far at 8-3 S/U and 8-2 ATS. The Tribe have won three straight games and covered three of their last four line games. St Joe's not having such a good season at just 2-9 S/U and 4-6 ATS. The Hawks have lost eight straight games and covered just one of their last six. The Hawks are off a 47-point loss at Temple, 61-108. Still, despite what I see as a big edge to the visitor, they are just a 1 to 2 point favorite here tonight. My own number has them well above that. Take William & Mary. |
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12-19-19 | Maryland -6 v. Seton Hall | 48-52 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 38 m | Show | |
Maryland ranked 7th in the country entering tonight's contest at Seton Hall. The Terps are 10-1 S/U and 5-6 ATS on the season. Maryland suffered its first loss in the last game at Penn State, 69-76. That also was the team's first true road game. Seton Hall is 6-4 S/U and ATS on the season. The Pirates have lost two straight games to Iowa State (66-76) and then at Rutgers (48-68). The Terps are 6 1/2 point road favorites here tonight. My own numbers have Maryland a bigger favorite here tonight. I like the Terps on the road tonight. Play Maryland. |
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12-18-19 | Kentucky v. Utah +11.5 | 66-69 | Win | 100 | 11 h 57 m | Show | |
Las Vegas, NV is the venue for tonight's game between two eight-win game teams. No 6 ranked Kentucky will take on 8-1 Utah. Kentucky has won six straight games since their one loss back on Nov 12 to Evansville, 64-67 as a 25-point dog. The Wildcats should be a perfect 11-0 and could be ranked No 1 if not for a loss to a 25-point dog. The Cats aren't the best covering team though, with a 3-5-1 ATS mark. In fact, after starting the season 2-0 ATS they are just 1-5-1 since. Utah's lone loss this year has come at the hands of Coastal Carolina of all teams. The Utes lost that game on a neutral court back on Nov 21st as a 4 1/2 point chalk. They have covered three straight games. One of my lines has Utah just a 3-point dog here tonight, well below the current 11-point dog line. I'm going too take the points with the dog here tonight. Play Utah. |
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12-18-19 | Cal Poly v. CS Sacramento -10 | 56-57 | Loss | -112 | 10 h 2 m | Show | |
Cal Poly Mustangs brings a 2-8 record into Sacramento to play the Hornets, 6-2. The Hornets had a very good season, going 6-2 S/U on the season and covering all six of their posted lines. This also has been accomplished with just one of those lines at home this year. Cal Poly has just two wins and they are off a drubbing at the hands of Fresno State, 37-62. Fresno not a good team this year so this games shows us how bad Cal Poly is this year. I like Sac State quite a bit tonight. Play Sacramento State. |
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12-18-19 | Celtics -2.5 v. Mavs | 109-103 | Win | 100 | 10 h 38 m | Show | |
Both these clubs having good seasons. The Boston Celtics are 17-7 S/U and 14-9-1 ATS on the season. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks are 18-8 S/U and 16-10 ATS. The Celtics look to snap a two-game losing streak here tonight after dropping their last game at home to the 76ers, 109-115. Boston is 7-6 S/U and 7-5-1 ATS on the road this season and outscoring opponents by 5.1 points. The Mavs are coming off a win over the Bucks, 120-116. The Mavs are 8-6 S/U and 6-8 ATS at home this season, which is not as good as their overall record indicates. Should be a great matchup here tonight, but I'm taking the road team. Play Boston. |
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12-18-19 | St. Mary's v. Arizona State +1.5 | Top | 96-56 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 58 m | Show |
Hall of Fame Showcase tourney action tonight is a semi-home game here for Arizona State as they take on St Mary's. This game being played in Phoenix and ASU in nearby Tempe. St Mary's is 9-2 S/U and 4-7 ATS on the season. The Gaels are off a win over Cal, 89-77, but lost the game before on a neutral court to Dayton, 68-78. The Gaels have covered just one of their last four and two of six. Arizona State has won five straight games after their last win over Georgia, 79-59 as a 4.5-point favorite. The Sun Devils are 5-0 S/U at home and like I stated, they will have a slight home advantage here tonight. I think ASU should be a slight favorite here tonight, but they are getting 1 to 2 points. I'll take that with a very good ASU team. Play Arizona State. |
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12-18-19 | Canisius +8.5 v. Buffalo | 73-82 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 57 m | Show | |
Metro Atlantic vs Mid American conference here tonight. Canisius of the Metro, is 5-4 S/U and 6-2 ATS on the season. The Golden Griffins had covered six straight games until last time out where they beat Holy Cross 80-72, but failed to cover the 11-point line. Still, this is a very good covering team that is also 4-1 ATS on the road this year. Buffalo is 6-4 S/U and 3-6 ATS on the season. The Bulls are off a home loss to Army, 76-89 as a 15.5-point favorite. The Bulls are installed as a 8 to 9 point chalk here today. I feel that is way too many points to give a good covering team like Canisius. One of my lines have this closer to Buffalo minus two points. I'm taking the visitor here, Take Canisius. |
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12-17-19 | Miami-FL v. Temple -2 | Top | 78-77 | Loss | -117 | 11 h 28 m | Show |
Hall of Fame Invitational tournament action here tonight from Brooklyn, NY has the Temple Owls taking on the Miami Florida Hurricanes. The Canes are 6-3 S/U and 7-2 ATS so far this season. Miami has covered just one of its last five games. Their last tourney they went 1-2 S/U and 0-3 ATS. Temple has also been in one tourney and they went 2-1 S/U and 3-0 ATS. They are now 7-1 S/U and 5-3 ATS on the year. The Owls have covered five of their last six games now. Temple laying just 1 or 1 1/2 here tonight. One of my numbers have the Owls as a much larger favorite on this neutral court. I'm taking the Owls here tonight. Play Temple. |
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12-15-19 | Purdue -12 v. Nebraska | Top | 56-70 | Loss | -109 | 14 h 12 m | Show |
Big 10 Conference action here on Sunday as Purdue takes on Nebraska. The Purdue Boilermakers are 6-3 S/U and 5-4 ATS on the season. Purdue has had four days off since they beat Big 10 opponent Northwestern, 58-44. The Boilermakers beat defending Champion Virginia the previous game, 69-40. The defense has been outstanding, holding four of the last six opponents to under 50 points. Nebraska plays its second Big 10 contest here today. The Huskers are 4-6 on the season both S/U and ATS. Nebraska lost it's opener in the Big 10 in OT at Indiana, 90-96, covering the 17.5 point dog line. Nebraska returns home for the first time in its last eight games. After today, they have two non-conference games before jumping into the Big 10. Purdue laying 12 here today. One of my key numbers has the Boilermakers just over 18. I like Purdue here today as I'll lay the double digits. Play Purdue. |
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12-15-19 | Seahawks -6 v. Panthers | Top | 30-24 | Push | 0 | 50 h 27 m | Show |
The Seahawks NFC West division hopes were dealt a blow last week as they lost to the Rams in a key contest. The Hawks dropped to 10-3, now a game back of the 49ers. The Rams are just two games back of the Hawks at 8-5 and hold that head-to-head advantage. The Hawks have Carolina this week, at home vs Arizona next week and then finish with a big game at home vs the 49ers in the final week. Seattle looks to bounce back here at Carolina this week. The Panthers got beat bad last week at Atlanta, 20-40. It was the team's fifth straight loss. Carolina allowed 461 yards and turned the ball over four times in their loss at Atlanta. The Panthers just not a good team at this point and Seattle has a lot on the line. Take Seattle. |
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12-15-19 | Broncos +11.5 v. Chiefs | 3-23 | Loss | -135 | 45 h 13 m | Show | |
The Denver Broncos have the 27th ranked offense this season, but since they made the move to QB Drew Lock two weeks ago they have looked very good offensively. Lock had missed the season to that point with an injury or this could have been a much different season with all the close games the Broncos have lost. Denver's defense is still good, not great, ranked 12th in the league. They will contend with the 6th ranked offense here in Kansas City. QB Patrick Mahomes should play today, though he has been nursing a bad hand which could impact his performance today. KC has gone under in two of its last three games as the defense has played much better, not allowing more than 17 in any of those three contests. The Chiefs have the division locked up with a 9-4 record and Oakland sitting second at 6-7. That could come into play since Baltimore will have home field with the conference best record at 12-2. That being said and the fact that Lock has looked great and injected some enthusiasm into this Broncos team, I'm taking the points here today. Take Denver. |
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12-14-19 | Drake v. Dayton -15 | Top | 47-78 | Win | 100 | 8 h 56 m | Show |
Drake comes into tonight's contest a large dog, despite their 8-2 record they aren't getting much love from the oddsmaker here in this one. Looking at their games, tehir one real tough game is a loss at Cincinnati, 59-81 as a 11.5-point dog. Their other loss came in a neutral site tourney game to Miami Ohio, 59-67 as a 4.5-point favorite. Dayton meanwhile, is 7-1 S/u and 6-2 ATS and has played plenty of tough competition. They lost in OT in their one setback to Kansas, 84-90. They beat a good St Mary's team by 10 points, Georgia by 19 points and Virgina Tech by 27 points. My number has Dayton over a 20 point favorite here tonight and I can see why because of the level of competition. I'll lay that big number with the Flyers here tonight. Play Dayton. |
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12-14-19 | Oklahoma v. Wichita State -4 | 75-80 | Win | 100 | 7 h 56 m | Show | |
Oklahoma making a visit here this evening to Wichita State. Both teams enjoying fine seasons thus far with the Sooners at 7-1 S/U and 4-4 ATS. Meanwhile, the Shockers are 8-1 S/U and 5-4 ATS. Surprisingly, neither team ranked in the top 25. Oklahoma coming off a narrow road win at North Texas last time out, 82-80, failing to cover the 6-point spread. The Sonners have covered just one of their last five games. Wichita State is coming off a big road win at Oklahoma State, 80-61, covering the 4-point dog line. It was their 2nd cover in a row and third in their last four games. The Shockers are a perfect 6-0 at home, while covering three of the six. Small line to cover here tonight for the Shockers. I'll lay the points with the home team. Play Wichita State. |
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12-14-19 | San Francisco -9 v. CS-Fullerton | 91-69 | Win | 100 | 6 h 56 m | Show | |
San Francisco having a fine season thus far at 8-2 S/U and 4-5 ATS. The Dons are coming off a big win over their rivals, California, 76-64, covering the 8 1/2 point line. Tonight, they lay around 8-points to Cal Fullerton. Fullerton is just 3-8 S/U and 3-7 ATS on the season. They are also 0-3 ATS at home this year. They have lost five straight games and covered just one of their last five. Fullerton has lost their last two games, both at home, to San Diego 54-66 and to Sacramento State, 59-62. This is not a very good Fullerton team that must now content with a very good San Francisco club. I'll lay the points here tonight. Play 683. San Francisco. |
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12-13-19 | Knicks v. Kings -8.5 | Top | 103-101 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 32 m | Show |
Never thought I would put the Golden State Warriors in the phrase "Worst team in the NBA" but they hold that distinction with tonight's team, the Knicks. The Knicks and Warriors both have just 5 wins this season. The Knicks have lost nine of their last 10 games and have a league worst -10.6 point differential. The Jazz are 6th in the West with a 14-11 record. The Kings have won three straight and have covered three of their last four games. Sacramento is 6-4 S/U and 5-5 ATS at home this year with a -1.3 point differential. The Knicks have a -13.7 point differential on the road and are 2-10 S/U and 6-6 ATS. The Knicks did just cover at that other worst team, the Warriors, winning straight up, 124-122. They still have two games left on this Western road trip and they get tougher now with Sac tonight and Denver on Sunday. I'm going to lay the points here tonight in a blowout win. Take the Kings. |
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12-12-19 | Mavs -5.5 v. Pistons | Top | 122-111 | Win | 100 | 11 h 18 m | Show |
Tonight's contest being played in Mexico City, Mexico has the Dallas Mavericks taking on the Detroit Pistons. The mavs are having an excellent season at 14-9 S/U and ATS. The Pistons will have to do better if they want to make a postseason, currently sitting at 10-14 S/U and 10-12-2 ATS. Dallas had its five game win streak snapped last time out vs Sacramento, 106-110. The Mavs have covered five of their last six and 10 of their last 12 games. While this isn't a true road game, they have been very good away from home, posting a 8-2 mark both S/U and ATS. The Pistons have won two straight and four of their last five both S/U and ATS. Detroit hasn't been so good away from home with a 3-9 mark S/U and 3-7-2 ATS. The Mavs just too good a road team to pass on the points here tonight. I'll take Dallas and lay the number. |
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12-11-19 | Hawks v. Bulls -5 | 102-136 | Win | 100 | 9 h 29 m | Show | |
The Atlanta Hawks just 6-18 S/U and 11-13 ATS on the season. The Hawks have split their last four games, 2-2 both S/U and ATS. However, they are 0-10 S/U and 4-6 ATS the previous four games. The Hawks are 3-10 S/U and 5-8 ATS on the road this year and being outscored by 13.2 points per game. The Bulls are 8-17 S/U and 12-13 ATS on the season . They have covered five of their last six games. At home, the Bulls are 4-9 S/U and 6-7 ATS and being outscored by 4.3 points. These are the matchups that the Bulls can win, against the worst teams in the East. Bulls laying just five point here tonight at home. Hawks in the 2nd of a back-to-back spot here and had to go to OT last night where they got beat by 14 by Miami. This team could be out of gas here tonight. Play Chicago. |
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12-10-19 | Indiana v. Connecticut +1.5 | 57-54 | Loss | -107 | 9 h 5 m | Show | |
Jimmy V Classic from New York, NY here tonight has Indiana taking on U Conn. The Hoosiers are 8-1 S/U and 6-3 ATS thus far on the season. Indiana played its first road game of the season last time out and picked up its only loss, losing at Wisconsin, 64-84 as a 1-point dog. Now they play a road game, though not true road game on this neutral court. U Conn has played three neutral court games thus far, going 2-1 S/U and 3-0 ATS, with their only loss an OT setback to Xavier, 74-75. Indiana laying right at 2-points here tonight. I'm going to take U Conn as I look for them to win this game. Indiana didn't look good on the road and U Conn has had plenty of road experience thus far. Take Connecticut. |
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12-10-19 | Butler +5 v. Baylor | Top | 52-53 | Win | 100 | 21 h 4 m | Show |
19th ranked Butler looks to improve to a perfect 10-0 here tonight at 11th ranked Baylor. The Bulldogs not only are a 9-0 to start the season, but have covered six of their eight spread games. The Bulldogs are coming off a win at home over Florida, 76-62 as a 4-point favorite. Baylor also having a good season at 7-1 S/U and 5-3 ATS. The Bears lone loss coming back in game two to Washington, 64-67. Baylor is a 5-point favorite here tonight. My numbers have them smaller, closer to 2 or 2 1/2. That being said, I expect a close game here tonight that could go either way. I'll take the five points though with the dog. Play Butler. |
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12-10-19 | Nuggets +4 v. 76ers | 92-97 | Loss | -104 | 20 h 4 m | Show | |
Denver looks to snap their 2-game losing streak here tonight at Philadelphia. The Nuggets are 14-7 S/U and 8-11-2 overall on the season. On the road, they are 6-4 S/U and 4-5-1 ATS. Meanwhile, Philly has won two straight and six of their last seven games. They have covered two of their last three also. At home, the Sixers are a perfect 12-0 S/U and 7-5 ATS, outscoring teams by 13.3 points this season. The Denver Nuggets boast the best defense in the NBA, allowing just 101.9 points per game this year. The Nuggets have also been good on the road. Getting some points with the best defensive team in the NBA is something I like. Yes, the Sixers have the best home record in the NBA, but they will have to lose at home some time and that time could be tonight. Take the points, play Denver. |
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12-08-19 | Kings v. Mavs -7.5 | 110-106 | Loss | -109 | 8 h 21 m | Show | |
The Sacramento Kings are playing their third game on this road trip through Texas with Houston on deck. The Kings have lost three straight games and are 1-2 vs the number. Sacramento is 3-9 S/U and 8-4 ATS on the road this year with a -5.4 point differential away from home. Dallas having a fine season thus far at 16-6 S/U and 14-8 ATS. The Mavs have an overall point differential of +10.3 ppg. At home they are 8-4 S/U and 6-6 ATS with a +11.4 point differential. This Texas swing is always tough for teams and we see that here with Sac already. I expect the Mavs to handle them easily here tonight. Play Dallas. |
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12-08-19 | Bulls v. Heat -7 | 105-110 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 21 m | Show | |
Miami having a very good season thus far, going 16-6 S/U and 13-7-2 ATS. The Heat have won three of their last four games and nine of the last 12. The Heat are a perfect 9-0 S/U and 7-1-1 ATS at home this year, outscoring opponents by 17.1 ppg. The Bulls saw their 2-game win streak snapped by Golden State last time out, 98-100. The Bulls are just 3-5 ATS their last eight and 4-7 ATS their last 11 games. The Bulls are 4-7 S/U and 5-6 ATS on the road, being outscored by just 1.6 ppg. The Heat have been a great home team and blowing out their competition. I like them at home a lot. Play Miami. |
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12-08-19 | Steelers v. Cardinals | 23-17 | Win | 100 | 17 h 56 m | Show | |
With just four regular season games left, the Pittsburgh Steelers increased their odds of grabbing one of the Wild Card slots with a big win over Cleveland last week, 20-13. The Steelers are 7-5 now and tied with the Tennessee Titans for that last playoff spot. That makes all these game of great importance as they have a huge impact on their postseason chances. The Steelers defense has held three of the last four opponents to 13 points or fewer. Arizona got manhandled last week at home by the LA Rams, 7-34. They never were in that game, failing to come close to the +2.5-point line. Arizona has now allowed 28 or more points in each of their last five games. Arizona is now dead last in overall defense in the NFL. Pittsburgh's defense has climbed to 6th in the league now, though the offense is ranked 28th. This game has a lot more importance to the Steelers. I'm taking them here with the much better defense. Play Pittsburgh. |
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12-08-19 | Dayton -3.5 v. St. Mary's | 78-68 | Win | 100 | 5 h 9 m | Show | |
Neutral site game here on Sunday between two very good teams as Dayton takes on St Mary's in the Jerry Colangelo Classice in Phoenix, AZ. Dayton ranked in the top 25 with their 6-1 S/U and 5-2 ATS records. They play St Mary's which is 8-1 S/U and 3-6 ATS on the season. This is the 2nd tournament for Dayton after playing a three-game set at the end of November. They suffered their only loss of the season in that tournament in OT to Kansas, 84-90. St Mary's has played predominately at home, with just one road game vs Wisconsin and one tournament game thus far. Their only loss came in a home shocker to Winthrop, 59-61 in which they were a 17 1/2 point favorite. This team hasn't covered spreads well though, going just 3-6. Today is the first time in the dog role though as Dayton a small favorite. One of my numbers has Dayton much higher though. I like Dayton here today. Play Dayton. |
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12-08-19 | 49ers +2.5 v. Saints | 48-46 | Win | 100 | 14 h 33 m | Show | |
Ever since Drew Brees has returned to the NO Saints, this club has look out of sorts. They just haven't been as fluid as they looked with Teddy Bridgewater running the show. Now, they may have to play without two starting offensive linemen who are hurt. That not only will hurt the running game, but pass protection. The 49ers lost a tough game last week in a driving rain at Baltimore 17-20 on a last second field goal by Justin Tucker. The loss drops the 49ers into a tie with the Seahawks at 10-2. No doubt that the 49ers will make the playoffs, but there is a big difference between a Wild Card and the best record in the NFC. So these last four games of the regular season are of utmost importance to the 49ers. The 49ers have the best point differential in the NFC with a +166 mark. Compare that to the Seahawks who they are tied with at just +36. The Saints are also 10-2 and have a +50 differential. Right now I believe the 49ers are a better team than the Saints. I look for the 49ers to be more hungry to win this game on Sunday. I'm taking San Francisco. |
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12-07-19 | Wisconsin v. Ohio State -15.5 | Top | 21-34 | Loss | -107 | 34 h 54 m | Show |
Big 10 Championship from Indianapolis, IN has Wisconsin taking on the nation's top ranked team in Ohio State. Wisconsin is coming off a win over Minnesota last week, 38-17. It was the team's fourth win since they lost to these Buckeyes back on October 26th, 7-38. The Wisconsin offense is ranked 35th in the country and is predominantly a running team, averaging 244 yards per game. The defense comes in ranked 6th in the country. They will have their work cut out for them today against the 5th ranked offense of Ohio State. Ohio State also has the nation's top ranked defense, holding rushing teams to just 91 yards on the ground. I'm looking for a repeat of the first meeting where Ohio State dominated. I'm having no problem laying the points here with the Buckeys who have covered three of the last four in this series. Play Ohio State. |
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12-07-19 | Fresno State v. Utah State -12.5 | Top | 70-77 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 33 m | Show |
Fresno State not a very good team at just 2-5 S/U and 0-5 ATS on the season. Now they face 25th ranked Utah State here on Saturday afternoon. Utah State is 8-1 S/U and 4-5 ATS on the season. Fresno is so bad that they game a 0-7 Cal Northridge team its first win of the season, 72-73. Then lost at home to UNLV, 80-81, two teams they were favored against and lost straight up. Now they hit the road for a three straight beginning with today's game. Utah State has just one loss, that coming on the road to a very good St Mary's team, 67-75 as a 2.5-point dog. The Aggies rebounded though with a win at San Jose State, 71-59. I am very anti-Fresno and with a very good Utah State team here today laying just 12 1/2 points, that's an early Christmas present as far as I'm concerned. Take Utah State in a blowout. |
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12-07-19 | Hawaii v. Boise State -13.5 | 10-31 | Win | 100 | 5 h 59 m | Show | |
Boise State is 19th ranked in the nation as they play the Mountain West Championship here today against Hawaii. Boise gets somewhat home field here today with the game being played in Boise. Hawaii already having to make the long trip East to play here today. The Rainbow Warriors have one of the best offenses in the country, ranked 12th thanks in big part to a passing game that racks up 332 yards per game. Hawaii beat Army last week, 52-31. They trailed most of the 1st half before Army went for a 4th and 1 on it's own 32 yard line late in the half and failed, allowing Hawaii to score a TD. It was all Warriors after that. Hawaii is vulnerable to good defenses though, evidenced by their 14 points against San Diego State two weeks prior. I expect a shootout though in this one as Boise has the 29th ranked offense. They get to face a Hawaii defense ranked 94th in the country. Boise has scored 50 or more points in three games this year and 30 or more in nine games. Here on the mainland this Hawaii team doesn't have that huge home field it possesses back on the island. Boise should have little trouble against this poor defense today. Take Boise State and parlay it to the OVER. |
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12-07-19 | Pelicans v. Mavs -8.5 | Top | 84-130 | Win | 100 | 3 h 57 m | Show |
Contrast of teams here today as the visiting New Orleans Pelicans are just 6-16 on the season with an 11-11 spread mark. They must face a very good Dallas Mavericks team that is 15-6 S/U and 13-8 ATS. The Pelicans have lost seven straight games and gone 1-5-1 ATS during that stretch. They are just 2-8 away from home and have been outscored by 7.7 points. Dallas is first in the Southwest Division. They have won four straight both S/U and ATS. They are also 9-1 S/U and ATS their last 10 games. The Mavs are 7-4 at home and outscore opponents by 8.3 ppg. I like the Mavs a lot in this early game. Take Dallas. |
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12-06-19 | Stephen F Austin +10.5 v. Alabama | 68-78 | Win | 100 | 9 h 8 m | Show | |
Stephen Austin Lumberjacks having a fine season at 7-1 S/U and 5-1 ATS. The Lumberjacks have already beaten Duke in OT, 85-83 and a decent Drexel team, 82-67. Their lone loss this season came at Rutgers, 57-69. They will go on the road here tonight and play Alabama. Despit their losing record of 3-4 S/U, the Tide find themselves installed as a double-digit favorite here on Friday. Alabama just came off a three-game tournament in which they went 1-2, winning the last game over Southern Miss, 83-68 as a 11.5 point favorite. The Tide have lost at home to Penn this year, 80-81. One of my numbers has Alabama as a dog in this game. That's a number that reflects their total play and shows that this team has had its issues. I'm taking the double digits here today with the dog. Play Stephen Austin. |
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12-05-19 | Cowboys v. Bears +3 | 24-31 | Win | 100 | 34 h 31 m | Show | |
A bit confused to how Dallas is a road favorite here tonight at Chicago. The Cowboys have lost two straight games, losing last Thanksgiving at home to Buffalo, 15-26 and the week before at New England, 9-13. They play their third good defensive team here tonight, scoring 24 points total their last two weeks. Meanwhile, Chicago has won its last two games and three of the last four. The Bears defeated Detroit on Thanksgiving, 24-20 and the Giants the week before 19-14.The NFC East is just a mess, with the Cowboys leading at 6-6 and the Eagles right behind at 5-7. A loss today by the Cowboys and the division leader won't even be at .500 after this week. The Bears are 6-6 and look like they are out of any playoff implications. That doesn't mean they won't want to deal the Cowboys a blow here today. The Cowboys have the league's top ranked overall offense, but it sure hasn't looked that way the last few weeks. This team looks all out of sorts and now they look to have a lame duck head coach to top it all off. I'm going to take the points here with the Bears on Thursday and expect them to win outright. Play Chicago. |