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02-06-21 | Drake -12.5 v. Valparaiso | 80-77 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 28 m | Show | |
Drake Bulldogs having a excellent season at 17-0 S/U and 13-1-0 ATS on the season. They are equally as impressive on the road where they are 6-0 S/U and 5-0 ATS. It's no wonder they will be laying double digits here away from home. However, they are fully up to the task as they can score points in bunches. Valparaiso Crusaders will likely be more than a small speed bump in the road today. The Crusaders are just 6-11 S/U and 5-10 ATS on the season. They are slightly better at home with a 4-3 S/U and 2-3 ATS mark. They have lost two straight games, both to Evansville on the road. I have no problems laying the points here on the road with one of the best teams in the country. Play Drake. |
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02-06-21 | Towson +3.5 v. College of Charleston | 88-90 | Win | 100 | 2 h 28 m | Show | |
The Towson State Tigers are just 3-10 S/U and 3-9 ATS on the season. The Tigers look to snap a five-game losing streak here today. They are coming off a losing doubleheader against William and Mary. That's the bad news. The good news is that they are playing College of Charleston here today. The Cougars are just 5-8 S/U and 3-9 ATS on the season. They are 4-5 S/U and 2-6 ATS at home this year. Two poor teams here today. The dog is the way to go here today as neither team should be laying any points. Take Towson. |
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02-05-21 | Jazz v. Hornets +8.5 | Top | 138-121 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 16 m | Show |
Utah Jazz improved to 17-5 S/U and 15-7 ATS on the season with their win Thursday night at Atlanta, 112-91. It was the team's second straight win and their 13th in their last 14 games. They are playing back-to-back nights though, which is always tough. The Charlotte Hornets are 10-12 S/U and 12-10 ATS on the season. The Hornets have won three of tehir last four games both S/U and ATS. The Hornets had last night off after losing to Philly on Wednesday night, 111-118. The Hornets are also 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 games as a home dog. Not easy to play the 2nd of a back-to-back spot like the Jazz are doing tonight. I'll take the generous points with the host here. Play Charlotte. |
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02-05-21 | Cleveland State v. Oakland -1 | 80-72 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 11 m | Show | |
The Cleveland State Vikings look to win their third straight game here tonight at Oakland. The Vikings are coming off a sweep of Wisconsin Green Bay at home. That improved the club to 12-5 S/U and 12-3-1 ATS on the season. They are 5-4 S/U and 5-2-1 ATS on the road this year. The Oakland Golden Grizzlies are 8-13 S/U and 13-7 ATS on the season. The Grizzlies are 4-2 both S/U and ATS at home this season. Oakland is also coming off a 2-game sweep of IUPU-Ft Wayne on the road. It was the team's fifth win in their last six games both S/U and ATS. Oakland a small home favorite here tonight, something they have excelled at as evidenced by their 7-0 mark their last seven games in that role. I'll take the home team here tonight. Play Oakland. |
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02-04-21 | Nuggets +5.5 v. Lakers | 93-114 | Loss | -113 | 10 h 15 m | Show | |
The Denver Nuggets are 12-8 on the season and in 4th place in the NBA West. Right ahead of them are the 16-6 LA Lakers. Both teams have won seven of their last 10 games, both teams have been playing well. Denver has been covering well, doing so in six of their last seven games. The Lakers have failed to cover in each of their last four games and are just 3-5 ATS at home this season. The LA Lakers will battle all season with their two super stars having injury issues. Lebron James has a ankle problem and Anthony Davis has a Quad issue. Both are probable here tonight, though I'm sure each will see extra time off. I'm going to take the points here tonight with a surging Denver team. |
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02-04-21 | Stanford -5 v. California | 70-55 | Win | 100 | 9 h 11 m | Show | |
PAC-12 action here tonight has a Northern Cal battle between Stanford and Cal. The Stanford Cardinal are 10-7 S/U and 7-8-1 ATS on the season. They are also 4-4 S/U and 2-5 ATS on the road. The Cardinal look to snap a 2-game losing streak here tonight after dropping their last game at home to USC, 66-72. California Bears are dropping fast, now losing four straight and eight of their last 10 games. The Bears are just 7-12 S/U 9-9 ATS on the season. They are slightly better at home where they are 5-4 S/U and 6-3 ATS. However, they are just 1-4 S/U at home when installed as the dog as they are here tonight. Stanford has won both games on the road where they were favored. I look for the Cardinal to cover here tonight at Cal. Play Stanford. |
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02-04-21 | Austin Peay v. Eastern Kentucky -2 | Top | 94-79 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 10 m | Show |
The Austin Peay Governors are 10-6 S/U and 6-7 ATS on the season. The Governors are also 4-1 S/U and 3-1 ATS on the road. They have won two straight games including Monday's win over Southern Illinois, 74-59. They have already played Eastern Kentucky once this year, back on January 2nd, a 75-80 loss at home as a 4.5-point favorite. The Eastern Kentucky Colonels are 14-2 S/U and 10-2-2 ATS on the season. The Colonels are having a fine season, undefeated at home with a 8-0 S/U mark and 3-1-2 ATS record. They have won nine straight games. They are also 6-0-2 ATS in their last eight games. I really like this Eastern Kentucky team and will lay the points with them here tonight. Play Eastern Kentucky. |
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02-03-21 | Suns -3.5 v. Pelicans | 101-123 | Loss | -104 | 10 h 0 m | Show | |
The Phoenix Suns look to increase their win streak to four games here tonight as they play at New Orleans. The Suns are coming off a win at Dallas, 109-108 on Monday. In fact, they swept their two games at Dallas and covered both. The New Orleans Pelicans are just 7-12 S/U on the season as they look to snap a two-game losing streak here tonight. The Pelicans are just 4-5 S/U and 3-6 ATS at home this season. The Pelicans are now 0-7 ATS in their last seven home games against a team with a winning road record. I like the visitor here tonight. Play the Suns. |
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02-03-21 | Virginia -6.5 v. NC State | Top | 64-57 | Win | 100 | 9 h 20 m | Show |
Virginia Cavaliers having a excellent season at 11-3 S/U and 7-6 ATS on the season. The Cavs will look to rebound from a loss though, having lost at Virginia Tech last time out, 51-65 as a 5-point favorite. That was the Cavs first loss in four road games both S/U and vs the number. The Cavs continue to be one of the best covering road teams, now 30-13-1 in their last 44 away games. The NC State Wolfpack are 7-6 S/U and 5-8 ATS on their season. The Pack have lost five of their last six games including last time out at Syracuse, 73-76. They have also covered just one of their last seven games and two fo the last 10. I look for Virginia to bounce back here tonight with a win and cover. Play Virginia. |
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02-03-21 | Rockets -6.5 v. Thunder | 87-104 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 25 m | Show | |
Houston Rockets started the season very poorly, going 4-9 S/U. However, since then, the Rockets have won six straight games and covered five of those six. Their most recent win coming at Oklahoma City, 136-106. The Oklahoma City Thunder look to snap a two-game losing streak here tonight. The Thunder are just 8-11 S/U and 10-8-1 ATS on the season. The Thunder have really struggled at home, going just 1-7 S/U and 2-6 ATS. Rockets have momentum coming into tonight's contest and I'll be on that side. Play Houston. |
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02-03-21 | NC-Greensboro v. The Citadel +11 | 85-66 | Loss | -101 | 7 h 19 m | Show | |
UNC Greensboro having a fine season with their 12-5 S/U and 9-6-1 ATS records. The Spartans have won six straight games after their win over VMI, 76-59. They have also covered three straight and are 5-0-1 ATS in their last six games. The Citadel Bulldogs hope to put an end to that win streak here tonight. The Bulldogs are 9-6 S/U and 7-3-1 ATS on the season. They are 8-2 S/U and 5-1-0 ATS at home. Citadel getting over 10 points at home tonight looks to be way too many for a Bulldogs team that has been winning and covering at home. Play The Citadel. |
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02-02-21 | Pistons v. Jazz -12 | Top | 105-117 | Push | 0 | 9 h 24 m | Show |
The Detroit Pistons are 5-15 S/U and 10-9-1 ATS on the season. The Pistons are coming off a loss at Golden State, 91-118. They have won two of their last four after a losing streak of four straight games. The Pistons are just 1-8 S/U and 3-5-1 ATS on the road. The Utah Jazz are 15-5 S/U and 14-6 ATS on the season. They have been very good at home, 8-2 both S/U and ATS. In addition, the Jazz have covered 10 of their last 11 games as a favorite. Jazz have also covered seven of their last nine meetings with the Jazz. That's what I'm sticking with here tonight. Play the Jazz. |
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02-02-21 | Grizzlies +4.5 v. Pacers | 116-134 | Loss | -105 | 3 h 35 m | Show | |
The Memphis Grizzlies are 9-6 S/U and 9-5-1 ATS on the season. They have been hot, winning seven straight games and going 6-0-1 ATS during that span. They just swept San Antonio, winning at the Spurs, 129-112 and then at home 133-102. They have been excellent on the road too, going 6-1 S/U and ATS in their seven games. The Indiana Pacers are 11-9 S/U and 10-10 ATS on their season. The Pacers are also 6-6 S/U and 5-7 ATS at home this year. The Pacers have lost two straight games including their last game at home to the Sixers, 110-119. The Grizzlies are one of the hottest teams right now in the NBA, yet they are getting 4 1/2 points here today. That's too much to pass on for me. Play Memphis. |
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02-01-21 | Lakers v. Hawks +5.5 | 107-99 | Loss | -106 | 7 h 58 m | Show | |
The LA Lakers could be without one or both of their super star players here tonight in Atlanta. Lebron James and Anthony Davis are both listed as questionable with injuries. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks will have the services of Trae Young here tonight as he is expected to play. Young is a huge part of this Atlanta offense, averaging 27 points per game this year. Even with James and Davis play, expect them to see fewer minutes with those nagging injuries. I'll take the points here tonight with the hosts. Play Atlanta. |
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02-01-21 | Bradley -2 v. Indiana State | 55-67 | Loss | -103 | 5 h 48 m | Show | |
Bradley Braves have dropped to .500 at 9-9 on the season after a five-game losing streak. The Braves dropped game one of this back-to-back series with Indiana State on Sunday, 57-60 against a pick'em line. Bradley has a good team, but has fallen onto some hard times. They look to get back on the winning ways today against Indiana State. The Indiana State Sycamores are 9-7 S/U on the season. They are 7-3 S/U at home and 4-5 ATS. They have won five straight games. It's difficult to win both games in these back-to-back series, especially against a slightly better opponent as Bradley is here today. I look for Bradley to bounce back and take game two here today. Play Bradley. |
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01-31-21 | Loyola-Chicago v. Missouri State +6.5 | 72-46 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 28 m | Show | |
Loyola Chicago having a fine season thus far at 13-3 S/U and 10-3-1 ATS. They face their stiffest competition here today in Missouri State. The Ramblers have won six straight games and are 5-0-1 ATS in those wins. The Missouri State Bears are 9-3 S/U and 7-3 ATS on the season. They look to snap a two-game losing streak, both coming at the hands of Drake. The Bears are 6-2 S/U and 4-2 ATS at home this season. Again, with both those losses coming to Drake. Missouri State's nice spread record dates back to last season where they have covered 15 of their last 20 overall and eight of their last 11 at home. The dog has covered the last four in this series and that would be the home team here today. Play Missouri State. |
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01-31-21 | Michigan State +6.5 v. Ohio State | 62-79 | Loss | -110 | 1 h 28 m | Show | |
Big 10 action here today as Michigan State takes on Ohio State. The Michigan State Spartans are 8-5 S/U and 3-10 ATS on the season. They have lost two straight games against Purdue and last time at Rutgers, 37-67. They will look to rebound here today at Ohio State. The Buckeyes are 13-4 S/U and 8-7-1 ATS on the season. They are also 8-1 S/U and 4-4 ATS at home. The Buckeyes have struggled covering spreads at home, failing on their last two attempts. For me, the line is a bit high here today at 6.5 to 7.5 on Ohio State. I'll take the points. |
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01-30-21 | New Mexico v. Fresno State -6.5 | 55-65 | Win | 100 | 9 h 3 m | Show | |
New Mexico is having a rough season in more than one way. The Lobos are 5-10 S/U and have to play all their games on the road since the State of New Mexico is not allowing any sports to be played. So here they are, playing yet again on the road at Fresno State. They lost to the Bulldogs on Thursday night, 62-64 in a game that went back and forth the entire night. New Mexico has now lost 10 of their last 12 games and covered just four of the last 12. The Bulldogs of Fresno State climbed back to the .500 mark with that win over New Mexico. It also snapped a three game losing streak to the top teams in the conference, Boise State and Nevada. Don't expect tonight's contest to be as close as Thursday's. Take Fresno State. |
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01-30-21 | Ball State v. Akron -4.5 | Top | 42-74 | Win | 100 | 13 h 32 m | Show |
MAC action here early on Saturday has Ball State at Akron. Ball State Cardinals dropped below .500 as they have lost their last two games to 6-7 on the season. They are also 5-7 vs the number. Ball State has now lost four of their last six games. The Akron Zips have improved to 9-3 as they ride a five-game win streak into today's contest. The Zips have also covered five straight. Akron is a perfect 7-0 S/U and 5-0 ATS at home. I like the Zips here at home as they stay perfect. Play Akron. |
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01-29-21 | Cavs +1 v. Knicks | 81-102 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 1 m | Show | |
Two teams in need of some momentum meet tonight as the 9-9 Cleveland Cavailers take on the 8-11 New York Knicks. The Cavs are 8-10 ATS and 3-5 ATS on the road. They are coming off a win over Detroit, 122-107. They have also covered two straight games and five of their last six games. The Knicks are 9-10 ATS and 3-4 ATS at home thus far. The Cavs have gone to a small favorite here tonight. The Cavaliers have covered six of the last eight meetings in New York. This one is just to win and I like the way the Cavs have been very competitive of late. I'll take Cleveland here tonight. |
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01-28-21 | Memphis +4 v. SMU | 65-67 | Win | 100 | 8 h 9 m | Show | |
The Memphis Tigers are 9-5 S/U and 4-9 ATS on the season. The Tigers have won three straight games over Wichita State, East Carolina and last time out over this SMU team, 76-72. Now they hit the road to play SMU here tonight. SMU Mustangs started the season 6-0, but have since gone 2-3 S/U and 1-4 ATS. Memphis is 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games against a team with a winning record. SMU is just 1-4 ATS in their last five home games. I'll take the visitor here tonight. Play Memphis. |
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01-28-21 | Blazers v. Rockets -4.5 | 101-104 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 43 m | Show | |
The Portland Trailblazers have been mediocre at best this season with a 9-7 S/U and 6-10 ATS mark on the season. They have gone 2-3 S/U and 1-4 ATS in their last five games and are coming off a loss at home to the Thunder, 122-125. The Houston Rockets are looking to get back to .500 after a 7-9 S/U start. The Rockets have been better of late, winning three straight games both S/U and ATS. They are coming off a home win over the Wizards, 107-88. Rockets have been playing well of late while the Blazers have been inconsistent. I'll take the home team here tonight and lay the short price. Play Houston. |
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01-27-21 | Stephen F Austin +3 v. Abilene Christian | Top | 62-82 | Loss | -111 | 5 h 59 m | Show |
Stephen Austin Lumberjacks are 9-2 S/U and 3-4-1 ATS this season. They have won six straight games and covered three of their last four. The Jacks were preseason favorites to win the Southland conference and thus far they haven't disappointed. They are 5-0 in conference and only Sam Houston is also undefeated at 6-0. Meanwhile, Abilene Christian is 4-1 in conference play and nipping at the leader's heals. The Wildcats are 12-3 S/U and 7-3 ATS on the season. They are off a win over Central Arkansas, 93-58. Austin getting some points here tonight looks good to me. I'll take Stephen Austin and the points. |
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01-26-21 | Georgia Tech +6 v. Duke | 68-75 | Loss | -109 | 9 h 8 m | Show | |
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are 7-4 S/U and 6-5 ATS on their season. The Jackets had their five-game win streak snapped last time out at Virginia, 62-64, though they covered the 8.5-point dog spread. They have now covered four straight games. Duke having a very off season for them. The Blue Devils are just 5-5 S/U and 1-9 ATS on the season. The Blue Devils have lost three straight games (all on the road). Duke returns home where they are 4-2 S/U and 0-6 ATS. Hard to consider laying points with a Duke team that has struggled this year. Yet, here today they are installed as a 6-point chalk. Likely more on reputation at this point. I'll take Tech here tonight and won't be surprised by an outright GT win. Play Georgia Tech. |
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01-26-21 | Wizards v. Rockets -3.5 | 88-107 | Win | 100 | 8 h 13 m | Show | |
Washington Wizards are just 5-11 ATS int their last 16 games following a loss. They are 3-7-1 ATS in their last eight road games as a dog. The Wizards had to go through Covid protocol and as such had a long layoff before their game at San Antonio the other night. They were doing great until the second half where they got blown out and the loss of six players took its toll in their 101-121 loss. The Wizards are still going to be shorthanded here tonight at Houston and as such I see them wearing down once again in the 2nd half. Your free play is on the Houston Rockets. |
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01-26-21 | Drake -3.5 v. Missouri State | Top | 68-61 | Win | 100 | 9 h 25 m | Show |
Missouri Valley conference titans meet here tonight at the JQH Arena as Drake takes on Missouri State. Drake is 13-0 S/U and 11-0 ATS and plays for the first time in about three weeks due to COVID issues in their program. Drake has been shooting lights out, averaging 83.9 ppg and 53.5% shooting from the field. Missouri State looks to blemish that Drake perfect record here tonight. Mo State is 9-1 S/U and 7-1 ATS on the season. The Bears lone loss coming at Northern Iowa, 75-85. The Bears also a very good scoring team with a 81.3 ppg average on 50.7% from the field. I've done well with Drake all season and I will stick with them here tonight in what will be one of their smallest lines. Play Drake. |
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01-23-21 | Arkansas State v. UL - Lafayette -10 | Top | 74-77 | Loss | -108 | 6 h 14 m | Show |
Sun Belt action here on Saturday has 5-7 Arkansas State taking on 10-4 UL Lafayette. These teams are playing the 2nd of their back-to-back series with Lafayette taking the first game, 81-68 as a 9-point favorite. It was the Indians third loss in their last five games. Moreover, the Indians are now 0-6 S/U and 0-5-1 ATS on the road. Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns improved to 10-4 S/U and 5-5-2 ATS with that win. They are 8-2 S/U and 4-2-2 ATS at home this season. The favorite has covered four of the last five in this series and I don't see that changing here today. Arkansas State will still be looking for that first win on the road when this one is done. Play UL Lafayette. |
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01-23-21 | Clemson v. Florida State -6.5 | 61-80 | Win | 100 | 14 h 50 m | Show | |
The Clemson Tigers look to snap a two-game losing streak. The Tigers are 9-3 S/U and 7-5 ATS on the season. The are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven games. They are also 1-2 S/U and 0-3 ATS in their three road games this year. Florida State Seminoles are 8-2 S/U and 6-4 ATS this season. The Seminoles have won three straight games both S/U and ATS. That includes a win at Louisville, 78-65 and a home win over North Carolina, 82-75. Now they will host Clemson. The home team has covered five of the last six in this series and that's what I'm looking at here on Saturday. Play Florida State. |
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01-23-21 | Auburn +3 v. South Carolina | 109-86 | Win | 100 | 11 h 50 m | Show | |
The Auburn Tigers are 8-7 S/U and 7-7-1 ATS on the season. They saw their two-game win streak snapped last time out at Arkansas, 73-75, but covered the 5.5-point dog line. It was the team's fourth cover in a row. The South Carolina Gamecocks are 3-4 S/U and ATS on the season. The Gamecocks have played just three games in January and lost two of those. They are also 1-4 ATS in their last five home games. Auburn a small dog here today where the dog has covered 17 of the last 24 in this series. I'll take the Tigers in this one. Play Auburn. |
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01-22-21 | Nevada v. Wyoming +3.5 | 64-71 | Win | 100 | 8 h 5 m | Show | |
The Nevada Wolf Pack are 9-5 S/U and 7-6 ATS on the season. The Pack have won two straight games, both over Fresno State and covered both those games. The rebounded from a pair of losses to San Diego State. Now they will play two at Wyoming. The Wyoming Cowboys are 8-5 S/U and 5-8 ATS on the season. The Cowboys are 4-3 S/U and 2-5 ATS at home They snapped a four game losing streak with a win at Air Force last time out, 77-58. Wyoming does well as a dog, evidenced by their 10-3 ATS record their last 13 games. The dog has covered seven of the last eight in this series and that's who I will be on here tonight. Play Wyoming. |
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01-22-21 | Illinois-Chicago -1 v. Youngstown State | 67-66 | Push | 0 | 5 h 5 m | Show | |
The Illinois Chicago Flames are 7-4 S/U and 6-4-1 ATS on the season. The Flames have won two straight games, both over Robert Morris and covered both those contests. The Flames begin what will be the 1st of a back-to-back spot at Youngstown State tonight. The Youngstown State Penguins have dropped to 7-7 S/U and 3-7-1 ATS on the season after losing three straight games both S/U and ATS. After gaining a win at Wright State, 74-72, they lost the next one to Wright by 38 points and then dropped both road games at Oakland. Illinois Chicago is a good road team, going 9-4-1 ATS in their last 15 away games. Laying just about 1-point here tonight I'll be on Illinois Chicago. |
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01-21-21 | Pelicans v. Jazz -7 | Top | 118-129 | Win | 101 | 10 h 11 m | Show |
The New Orleans Pelicans are 5-8 S/U and ATS on the young season. The Pelicans have been in a drought of late, winning just one of their last seven games. They are also 2-5 ATS during that span. They are playing the second of a back-to-back spot here in Utah. The Jazz took game one 118-102 on Tuesday. The Jazz are now 10-4 S/U and 9-5 ATS on the season. They have won six straight games both S/U and ATS. We have a hot team in Utah playing a cold team in New Orleans here tonight. I'll lay the points with the Jazz and look for repeat of Tuesday's contest. Play Utah. |
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01-21-21 | Arizona v. Arizona State +2.5 | 84-82 | Win | 100 | 9 h 2 m | Show | |
Rivalry game here on Thursday has the Arizona State Sun Devils hosting the Arizona Wildcats. The Sun Devils are just 4-6 S/U and 1-9 ATS on the season. They have lost four straight games S/U and six games vs the number. Arizona is 10-3 S/U and 9-4 ATS on the season. The Cats are 3-1 S/U and 2-2 ATS on the road. They are coming off a win at Oregon State, 98-64 as a 8-point favorite. That broke a two game straight up losing streak and three game spread losing streak. In this rivalry we can throw out the numbers. Yes, the numbers look heavily skewed in favor of the visitor. However, these are the kinds of games that will put some life into a team like ASU. I'll take a chance with them here tonight and play the host. Take Arizona State. |
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01-21-21 | St. Mary's v. Loyola Marymount +2.5 | 65-61 | Loss | -107 | 8 h 1 m | Show | |
St Marys Gaels are 9-5 S/U and 7-6 ATS on the season. The Gaels are riding a 3-game losing streak after dropping to their rivals Gonzaga, 59-73 last time out. That means they have now lost four of their last five games. Surprisingly, the Gaels have just one true road game this season and that was their opening day loss to Memphis, 56-73. Loyola Marymount Lions are 7-4 S/U and 5-6 ATS on the season. The Lions are coming off a win over San Diego, 72-69. They have a perfect home record this year at 7-0 S/U and 4-3 ATS. I like Loyola here tonight. They are a small home dog and they have yet to lose on their home court. Play Loyola Marymount. |
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01-21-21 | Wichita State +3.5 v. Memphis | 52-72 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 22 m | Show | |
Wichita State Shockers are 8-3 S/U and 6-2-1 ATS on the season. The Shockers are 3-1 S/U and 4-0 ATS on the road. They have won two straight games and covered the spread in six straight. The Memphis Tigers are 6-5 S/U and 1-9 ATS on the season. The Tigers are also 5-1 S/U and 1-4 ATS at home. They are coming off a loss at Tulsa, 57-58 as a 2-point favorite. Memphis laying 3 1/2 here tonight and considering how poorly they have covered this year, I'll be taking the better team plus the points. Play Wichita State. |
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01-20-21 | Auburn +6 v. Arkansas | 73-75 | Win | 100 | 13 h 31 m | Show | |
The Auburn Tigers are 8-6 S/U and 6-7-1 ATS on their season. They are also 1-3 both S/U and ATS on the road. That road win coming on Jan 13 at Georgia, an easy 95-77 blowout win as a 1.5-point favorite. They also won their last game at home over Kentucky, 66-59 as a 3-point favorite. Arkansas Razorbacks are 10-4 S/U and 8-5 ATS. The hogs are 9- 1 S/U and 6-3 ATS at home this season. They have been in a losing streak of late, dropping two in a row and four of the last five. Most of their wins this season have come out of conference and since coming into conference play they are just 2-4 S/U and 3-3 ATS. The road team has covered nine of the last 13 in this series. I like getting points here with Auburn against an Arkansas team that has struggled in conference play. Take Auburn. |
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01-20-21 | Clemson -1.5 v. Georgia Tech | Top | 65-83 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 59 m | Show |
Clemson Tigers are 9-2 S/U and 7-4 ATS this season. They are 1-1 S/U and 0-2 ATS on the road. The Tigers are coming off a home loss to Virginia 50-85 as a 2-point dog. That loss snapped a four game winning streak. The Tigers are also 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games against a team with a win percentage of 60% or more. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are 6-3 S/U and 4-5 ATS on their season. The Jackets are 4-2 S/U and 2-4 ATS at home. Clemson set as a small road favorite here tonight. I like the road team in this matchup. Play Clemson. |
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01-19-21 | Seton Hall +9 v. Villanova | 74-76 | Win | 100 | 7 h 8 m | Show | |
Seton Hall plays its third road game in a row here on Tuesday at Villanova. The Pirates are 9-5 S/U and 7-7 ATS on the season. They are 4-3 S/U and 5-2 ATS on the road. Seton Hall has been good to bettors, with a 7-3 ATS their last 10 games and 47-21 ATS their last 68 games in the roll of an underdog. They are also 35-16 as a road dog their last 51 games. Villanova Wildcats are 8-1 S/U and 6-3 ATS on the season. The Cats have not been a good for bettors at home, going 1-7 ATS in their last eight tries. The dog has covered the last four in this series and that's what I look for again here today. Play Seton Hall. |
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01-19-21 | Winthrop -16 v. Presbyterian | 72-58 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 7 m | Show | |
Winthrop Eagles come into today's contest a perfect 13-0 S/U and 8-5-0 ATS. The Eagles are 5-0 S/U and 4-1 ATS on the road. This team has looked pretty impressive thus far in the season as the prepare to extend their record to 14-0 today at Presbyterian. Presbyterian Blue Hose likely won't be much of a challenge to Winthrop. The Blue Hose are just 3-5 S/U and 2-5 ATS on the season. They have lost two straight to Campbell, 46-48 and 51-73. Winthrop laying a bunch of points here on the road today but I believe they are up to covering this number. Play Winthrop. |
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01-18-21 | Spurs -1.5 v. Blazers | 125-104 | Win | 100 | 3 h 29 m | Show | |
The San Antonio Spurs are 7-6 S/U and 8-5 ATS to start the season. The Spurs have been a very good road team, going 5-2 S/U and ATS on the season. Moreover, they are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games. They are coming off a home split with the Houston Rockets, losing the first game and winning the second on Saturday, 103-91. The Portland Trailblazers are 8-5 S/U and 6-7 ATS on the season. The Blazers are 4-3 S/U and 2-5 ATS at home. Portland is also 0-9-2 in their last 11 home games vs a winning team. I'll take the road team in this matchup. Play San Antonio. |
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01-17-21 | Tarleton St v. Weber State -12 | 79-94 | Win | 100 | 8 h 42 m | Show | |
Welcome to Division 1 basketball Tarleton State! The Texans have not fared so well as they enter the top tier of college hoops, with a 2-6 S/U and 1-3 ATS record. Those two wins coming against non-div 1 teams Arlington Baptist and Dallas Christian. What's even more concerning for me is that Tarleton is playing its third game in as many nights here against Weber State. The Texans played on the 15th at Cal Baptist and lost 74-83 and then lost the next night against the same opponent, 67-73, not covering either game. Now they play their third game in three nights, something you don't usually see unless it's a tournament. Weber State is 5-3 S/U and 4-1 ATS. They have won two straight games after losing two in a row. While Weber isn't any powerhouse team, they catch a weary Tarleton club that should be spent here tonight. Play Weber State in this non-conference contest. |
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01-17-21 | Jazz +1 v. Nuggets | 109-105 | Win | 100 | 7 h 47 m | Show | |
The Utah Jazz are in 1st place in the Northwest division of the Western Conference with a 8-4 S/U mark and 7-5 ATS record. The Jazz have won and covered four straight games including their last game over Atlanta, 116-92. They hit the road tonight at Denver, where they are 6-2 S/U and 5-3 ATS on the season. Denver is tied for 3rd in the Northwest at 6-6 S/U and 4-8 ATS. The Nuggets are 3-4 S/U and 2-5 ATS at home this year. Moreover, Denver is only 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 games. Basically a pick game here this evening and I'll take the road team. Play Utah. |
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01-15-21 | Wisconsin v. Rutgers +3 | 60-54 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 26 m | Show | |
Big 10 action here tonight has Wisconsin playing at the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Wisconsin is 10-3 S/U and 6-6-1 ATS on the season. The Badgers have split their last four games, winning two and losing two. They are just 1-2 S/U and ATS on the road this season. Rutgers is 7-4 S/U and 4-6-1 ATS on the season. The Knights have lost three straight games to Iowa, Michigan State and last time out to Ohio State, 68-79 - all cover losses too. The Knights have been better at home, going 6-2 S/U and 3-4-1 ATS. The Knights have played well at home when the dog, going 5-0-1 ATS in their last six games. The home team has also covered seven of the last eight in this series. I'll take the home dog here tonight. Play Rutgers. |
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01-15-21 | Old Dominion v. Rice +3.5 | Top | 59-69 | Win | 100 | 2 h 25 m | Show |
The Old Dominion Monarchs are 7-3 S/U and 3-5-0 ATS on the season. They have won three straight games and are 2-1 ATS during that streak. Still, they are not a good covering team with just two of their last four spread games being wins. ODU a road favorite here today, something they have not historically been good at. They are just 4-10 ATS in their last 14 as a road chalk. They are also 4-11 ATS in their last 15 overall games. The Rice Owls are 9-3 S/U and 6-4 ATS on the season. They are 4-1 both S/U and ATS in their last five games and 5-1 S/U and 3-2 ATS at home. The Owls are 11-5-1 in their last 17 games vs a team with a win percentage over 60%. The dog in this series is 4-0 ATS the last four meetings and that's who I'm taking here today. Play Rice. |
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01-14-21 | San Diego State +1.5 v. Utah State | Top | 45-57 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 49 m | Show |
San Diego State Aztecs are 9-2 S/U and 5-5 ATS after 11 games. They are coming off a sweep of Nevada at home, 69-67 and 65-60, failing to cover both wins. They are now 7-2 S/U and 3-5 ATS at home. This team is very good defensively, as usual. They have allowed 70 points or more just two times this year; first in a loss at Colorado State, 67-70 and at home in a loss to BYU, 62-72. Not surprisingly, their two losses have come in those games. The Utah State Aggies are 9-3 S/U and 8-3 ATS on the season. The Aggies just swept New Mexico in a 2-game series, outscoring them 159-91 in the process. This Aggies team can score and that will be put to the test here tonight. This looks to be a defensive game and the best opponent Utah State has faced thus far. I'll take the visitor in this one. Take San Diego State. |
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01-13-21 | Louisville v. Wake Forest +8 | Top | 77-65 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 18 m | Show |
The Louisville Cardinals are 8-1 S/U and 4-4-1 ATS on the season. The Cardinals lone loss this year coming at the hands of Wisconsin, 48-85 as a 10.5-point dog. They are coming off a win at home over Virginia Tech, 73-71, but failed to cover the 3.5-point line. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are 3-3 S/U and 3-2 ATS on the season. The Deacons have lost three straight games, but covered two of those. They are coming off a loss at Duke, 68-79 as a 14.5-point dog. Wake is 3-0 S/U and 1-1 ATS at home this season. Louisville is only 2-5 ATS in their last seven road games while Wake is 7-3 ATS at home in their last 10 games. Wake getting around 8-points at home here tonight. I look for the home team to put up a good fight. Play Wake Forest. |
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01-13-21 | Tulsa +4 v. Wichita State | 53-72 | Loss | -108 | 7 h 48 m | Show | |
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are 7-3 S/U and 6-3 ATS on the season. They started the season 1-3 and have since won six straight games. They are coming off big wins over Memphis, 56-49 (9.5 point dog), Houston 65-64 (9.5-point dog) and Cincinnati, 70-66 (5.5 point dog). This team has beat some impressive clubs as dogs. Wichita State is also 7-3 S/U and 5-2-1 ATS. The Shockers lost to Houston two games ago, 63-70, but are coming off a win over Cincinnati, 82-76. Hard to turn my back on what Tulsa has done to some very good teams. I look to them to shock Wichita here tonight. Play Tulsa. |
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01-13-21 | Furman v. The Citadel +14 | 94-88 | Win | 100 | 3 h 47 m | Show | |
The Citadel Bulldogs are a perfect 8-0 on the season as they take on the 8-3 Furman Paladins here today. These teams had their last meeting postponed due to Covid. Citadel has been a scoring machine this year, averaging 92.8 ppg and shooting 48.7% from the field. They have held their opponents to just 69.8 ppg and 39.1% shooting. A bit surprised that Furman is a double digit road favorite here today. Yes, Citadel got lots of early wins against non D-1 teams. However, they did beat a very good Chattanooga team. The home team is 5-2 ATS the last seven meetings. Way too many points for Furman to lay here today. Play Citadel. |
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01-12-21 | Jazz -10.5 v. Cavs | 117-87 | Win | 100 | 7 h 50 m | Show | |
The Utah Jazz are 6-4 S/U and 5-5 ATS to start their season. The Jazz have won two straight road games as they look to make it three here tonight. They won at Milwaukee, 131-118, and then at Detroit, 96-86. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 5-6 S/U and ATS on the season. They are 2-2 both S/U and ATS at home. The Cavs have lost two straight and four of their last five games with just one of those on the road. The Jazz are now 14-4-3 ATS in their last 21 meetings with the Cavaliers. I like them here tonight too. Play Utah |
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01-12-21 | Duke v. Virginia Tech +1 | 67-74 | Win | 100 | 6 h 15 m | Show | |
The Duke Blue Devils are 5-2 S/U and 1-6 ATS to start the season. Duke's only cover this season in six tries has come against Notre Dame back on December 16. Duke has only played one true road game and that was the one at Notre Dame. Virginia Tech Hokies are having a nice season at 9-2 S/U and 7-3 ATS on the season. They have covered five of their last six games and are 7-1 S/U and 4-3 ATS at home this season. The home team has covered seven of the last nine in this series. I like the home team here today to win the game. Play Virginia Tech. |
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01-11-21 | Temple +12 v. SMU | 68-79 | Win | 100 | 1 h 9 m | Show | |
Temple has only three games thus far this season at 1-2 S/U and ATS. The Owls opened with a win and have lost two straight to SMU and Houston. The Owls playing in this back-to-back spot against SMU. The Mustangs beat Temple, shooting over 51% from the field and 40% from the 3-point stripe. Despite these high numbers they won by just 8-points, just covering the 7.5 point spread. While the Owls will be playing SMU two straight games, the Mustangs have had two games between. SMU is 6-2 S/U and 5-3 ATS on the season. The Mustangs have lost two straight since beating Temple back on Dec 30th. They lost at home to both Houston and Cincinnati. SMU now laying 12-points here to Temple. That's almost 5-points more then the last meeting. Considering SMU shot so well in that last meeting yet barely covered the 7.5 point spread, I'll take the bigger number here today. Play Temple. |
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01-08-21 | Northern Kentucky v. Cleveland State -1.5 | Top | 44-58 | Win | 100 | 6 h 41 m | Show |
Northern Kentucky Norse are 5-4 S/U and 3-4-1 ATS on the season. The Norse have won two straight games, both against IUPU-Fort Worth by scores of 70-68 and 75-68. They hit the road here today where they are 0-3 S/U and 1-1 ATS on the season. Cleveland State Vikings are 6-3 S/U and 6-1-1 ATS on the season. The Vikings have won six in a row after starting the season 0-3. They have also covered their last six games. At home they are 2-0 both S/U and ATS. Cleveland State also sits atop the Horizon conference standings with a 6-0 conference record, while Northern Kentuky is 4th at 3-1. I like the home team here today. Play Cleveland State. |
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01-07-21 | Cincinnati v. SMU -5 | 76-69 | Loss | -114 | 7 h 44 m | Show | |
The Cincinnati Bearcats are not having the kind of season they are used to having at just 2-6 S/U and 1-7 ATS. The Bearcats have lost five games both S/U and ATS. They are coming off a loss to Tulsa, 66-70 as a 5.5-point home favorite. The SMU Mustangs are 6-1 S/U and 5-2 ATS on the season. They are coming off their first loss of the season, a 60-74 setback to Houston as a 2-point home dog. The Mustangs look to be the much better team so far this season. They return home here today and will look to bounce back after that loss to Houston. Play SMU. |
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01-06-21 | St. John's v. Xavier -6.5 | Top | 61-69 | Win | 100 | 7 h 10 m | Show |
The St Johns Red Storm are 6-4 S/U and 4-6 ATS thus far on the season. The broke a three game losing streak with a win at home over Georgetown, 94-83. They were also riding a four game spread losing streak that was broken. St Johns hasn't been a good road team, evidenced by their 6-13-1 ATS road record in their last 20 games. The Xavier Musketeers are 8-2 S/U and 5-4 ATS on the season. They look to break a two-game losing streak here tonight after loss at home to Seton Hall and at Creighton. Still, the Musketeers are 5-1 ATS in their last six games. The favorite is 4-1-1 ATS the last six meetings. For me, I'm taking the favorite Xavier side here. Play Xavier. |
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01-06-21 | Rockets v. Pacers -1.5 | 107-114 | Win | 100 | 6 h 15 m | Show | |
The Houston Rockets have struggled to a 2-3 S/U and ATS record to start the season. The Rockets are coming off a home loss to Dallas, 100-113. The Rockets have covered just two of their last nine games overall. They are also 1-7 ATS in their last eight games when playing at a winning team. The Pacers have a winning record at 5-2 S/U and ATS. They are coming off a win at New Orleans, 118-116. The Pacers are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 games when installed as the favorite. Pacers just playing the better ball right now. And with the Pacers laying just 1 to 2 points at home, that's a bargain for me. Play Indiana. |
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01-04-21 | Kings -2 v. Warriors | 106-137 | Loss | -104 | 8 h 44 m | Show | |
The Sacramento Kings are off to a 3-3 S/U and 4-2 ATS start to the season. The Kings are 1-2 S/U and 2-1 ATS on the road. The Kings look to snap a two-game losing streak here tonight after dropping a pair of games back-to-back to the Rockets. Tonight they take on the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors are also 3-3 S/U and 2-4 ATS. They are 1-1 S/U at home with a 1-1 spread record. The are coming off a split in their back-to-back games against Portland. Stephen Curry had 62 points in their win over Portland in the last game, 137-122. The Warriors played last night, so that's a strike against them. They have to be a bit tired after their 137 point performance last night. I'll take the better rested team here tonight. Play Sacramento. |
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01-04-21 | Wyoming v. Fresno State -2.5 | Top | 61-81 | Win | 100 | 10 h 42 m | Show |
The Wyoming Cowboys are 7-1 S/U and 4-4 ATS to start the season. In this Covid era, teams are playing back-to-back against their conference opponents and that's what we have here tonight. The Cowboys just played at Fresno on Saturday and won, 78-74. They shot over 40% from the 3-point stripe. The win was the team's 6th in a row. The Fresno State Bulldogs are just 2-3 S/U on the season and 0-3 ATS. The Bulldogs lost both games to Colorado State by a 156-112 margin. So here we are again tonight, looking for the Dogs to lost their fourth straight to just two opponents. They played much better against the Cowboys though, just losing as a 2-point favorite. Tonight they are 3-point favorites. That's because the Cowboys not exactly as good as CSU is this year. I look for Fresno to win this game tonight as I don't see them losing to an equal opponent for the 2nd straight time on their home court. Play Fresno. |
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01-04-21 | Monmouth +3 v. Siena | 62-76 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 42 m | Show | |
The Monmouth Hawks are 3-3 S/U and 4-1-1 ATS to start the season. Monmouth had their two-game win streak snapped last game with a loss at Siena, 77-78, though they did cover the 2.5 point dog line. Now, because of Covid protocols, they are facing Siena in the 2nd of a back-to-back spot. Believe it or not, the Siena Saints just played their first game of the season, a 78-77 win over Monmouth. Some teams have 10 or more games play, but not Siena, playing just their second of the season. For me, Monmouth has much more time in-game then Siena does. It showed in game one and I think we'll see another close game, if not an outright Monmouth win here tonight. Play Monmouth. |
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01-03-21 | Ohio State v. Minnesota +1 | 60-77 | Win | 100 | 7 h 6 m | Show | |
Ohio State is 8-2 S/U and 4-4-1 ATS on the season. The Big 10 is loaded with talented teams so just about every game is a tough one for these teams. Ohio State lost at Northwestern, 70-71 and then rebounded with a win last game over Nebraska, 90-54. The Buckeyes are 2-1 thus far in the Big 10. The Sooners have yet to cover on the road, goign 1-2 S/U and 0-2-1 ATS. Minnesota another of those scrappy Big 10 teams at 9-2 S/U and 7-4 ATS. The Gophers are coming off a loss at Wisconsin, 59-71. That snapped a three game win streak that included wins over Michigan State and Iowa. The Gophers are a perfect 9-0 S/U at home and 7-2 vs the number. Minnesota getting 1-point at home here today, but I like them to win going away in this one. Play Minnesota. |
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12-31-20 | San Diego v. San Francisco -12.5 | 62-70 | Loss | -105 | 5 h 12 m | Show | |
San Diego Toreros are 1-3 S/U and 1-2 ATS in their four games thus far. They have not been on the court since December 19th, so this long layoff could be bad for them here today. THey are coming off a loss at UC Irvine, 53-85. Their long win coming at Cal Poly SLO, 70-61. Conversely, the San Francisco Dons already have 10 games under their belt. The Dons are 6-4 S/U and 4-5 ATS. They are coming off a win over Grand Canyon, 68-85. The Dons haven't shied away from strong competition, with games against Oregon, Cal, Nevada, Rhode Island and Virginia. That last game against Virginia they pulled a huge upset win with a 61-60 victory as a 15-point dog. This San Fran team is way bettor then their counterparts from the South. I'll lay the points here today with the Dons. Play San Francisco. |
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12-30-20 | SE Missouri State v. Tennessee Tech | Top | 63-72 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 22 m | Show |
SE Missouri State Indians not off to a good start at just 2-5 S/U, but they are 5-2 ATS. They have lost four straight games S/U but are 3-1 in their last four and 4-1 ATS in their last five games. The Indians have also been dogs in every game but one. That one game happens to be their only loss to the spread in the last five games. Tennessee Tech looking for its first win of the season against nine losses. In addition, the Golden Eagles are just 3-6 ATS on the season. This team has been within six point just once in their last four games. In fact, they have been blown out in most of their games. Mo State laying one just means we need to win here today. I look for them to send Tenn Tech to 0-10 after today's game. Play SE Missouri State. |
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12-30-20 | Mississippi State +2 v. Georgia | 83-73 | Win | 100 | 7 h 23 m | Show | |
Mississippi State Bulldogs are 5-3 S/U and 4-4 ATS on the season. The Bulldogs are looking for their first road win of the season after suffering three losses. They have won two in a row over Mississippi State and Central Arkansas. Georgia is a perfect 7-0 S/U and 4-2 ATS on the season. The Bulldogs haven't really played anyone except for Cincinnati and they are having a down season. So tonight is their first real test of the season in this SEC contest. Georgia opened 3 1/2 and has dropped to 2-points. I actually agree with the move here today as I think that Miss State will give Georgia their first real game here tonight. Play Mississippi State. |
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12-29-20 | Ole Miss v. Alabama -1.5 | 64-82 | Win | 100 | 10 h 12 m | Show | |
Ole Miss Rebels take their 5-1 S/U record to Alabama tonight to play the Tide. The Rebels are also 4-2 ATS on the season. Ole Miss coming off a win over Tennessee-Martin, 90-43. Their only loss was two games ago at Dayton, 62-65. They are 1-1 both S/U and ATS on the road this season. Alabama is 5-3 S/U and 3-5 ATS on the season. The Crimson Tide had very high hopes starting the season, but those have not been met just yet. The Tide are 3-1 S/U and 2-2 ATS at home this season. Tonight we get the Tide laying just 2-points or right about that number. For me, that's good enough with a team that is underperforming this year. Play Alabama. |
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12-29-20 | Purdue v. Rutgers -3 | Top | 76-81 | Win | 100 | 8 h 12 m | Show |
Purdue hits the road here for their second straight away game, tonight at Rutgers. The Boilermakers are 7-3 S/U and 3-6-1 ATS thus far on the season. They have yet to win on the road, going 0-2 both S/U and ATS. Their margin of loss on the road has also been -9.5 points. Rutgers has been a nice surprise this year, posting a 6-1 S/U and 3-3-1 ATS mark on the season. They are also 5-0 S/U at home and 2-2-1 vs the number. They had a nice win over highly ranked Illinois, 91-88 as a 4.5 point dog. They also have quality wins over Maryland and Syracuse. Their only loss coming in their last game at Ohio Sate, 68-80. I like the Scarlet Knights here at home, especially against a Purdue team that has struggled on the road. Play Rutgers. |
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12-28-20 | Missouri State +4 v. Northern Iowa | 75-85 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 53 m | Show | |
In this Covid year, the NCAA has teams that normally would play two times a year spread out, now they must play back-to-back. That's what we have here today as Missouri State once again plays at Northern Iowa after easily beating NIU yesterday, 79-59. The Bears shot 51% from the field and 44% from 3-point stripe while holding NIU to just 33% from the field and 20% from 3-point land. The Bears are now 4-0 on the season S/U and 3-0 AST. NIU Panthers are just 1-5 S/U and 0-5 ATS so far this season. Their lone win coming vs St Ambrose, 99-53. Against division one foes, they are yet to win a game. I don't see that happening again here today either. Yet somehow a 1-5 team is laying points to a 4-0 club? Not sure how the oddsmaker is figuring this one, but I'll take the points and look for another straight up win with the Bears. |
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12-28-20 | Drake -4 v. Indiana State | Top | 73-66 | Win | 100 | 6 h 53 m | Show |
One of the two earlier games going here on Monday has Drake, playing once again at Indiana State. In this Covid year the NCAA has teams that normally would play two times a year spread out, now they must play back-to-back. Yesterday, Drake beat Indiana State handily, 81-63. It was close at the half, but the Bulldogs pulled away in the 2nd half for the win. They are now a perfect 10-0 S/U and 7-0 ATS on the season. This team has been very good and they get another shot here today at the Sycamores. Indiana State is just 3-3 S/U and 2-3 ATS on the season. Their two game win streak snapped by Drake here on Sunday. What's the saying, if it ain't broke, don't fix it? Well, Drake should have little trouble against here today keeping their perfect record in tact. Play Drake. |
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12-25-20 | Pelicans v. Heat -4.5 | 98-111 | Win | 100 | 20 h 60 m | Show | |
Miami Heat came close to winning the NBA Championship last season, losing to the Lakers in the finals. So high hopes for this team this season with Jimmy Butler leading the way. The Heat opened the season on Wednesday with a loss at Orlando. The Heat fell behind in the 2nd quarter and then never lead again in the game as they lost, 107-113. The New Orleans Pelicans opened with a win in game one at Toronto, 113-99. The Pelicans looks to be very good defensively this year. The Pelicans hit 52.5% from the field and 45.2% from the 3-point stripe in that win. Very early here in the season, but I do like this Heat team to pick up about where they left off last year. Take Miami. |
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12-23-20 | Hornets -2 v. Cavs | 114-121 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 44 m | Show | |
Opening night for both of these teams as the Cavs host the Hornets. Charlotte won 23 games last year. The Hornets are banking on the growth of their young players this year. They also got LaMelo Ball in the draft who will be their point guard. The Cavs won 19 games last year. The Cavs are also very young team with the exception of Kevin Love and Andre Drummond. They got Isaac Okoro in as their lottery pick. The Hornets come into the season riding a pretty good streak, going 5-1-1 their last seven road games and 7-0-1 ATS overall their last eight. Charlotte looks the better team all around and I'll lay the 2 or 2 1/2 points here. Play Charlotte. |
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12-23-20 | Villanova v. Marquette +5 | 85-68 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 15 m | Show | |
Another great matchup here on Wednesday has 7-1 Villanova traveling to Marquette tonight. The Villanova Wildcats are 7-1 S/U and 5-3 ATS on the season. Their lone loss coming back on Nov 28 at home to Virginia Tech, 73-81. They are coming off a win over St Joe's, 88-68 as a 21-point favorite. Marquette Golden Eagles are 5-4 S/U and 4-5 ATS. The Eagles having a down season thus far by their standards. They have lost two straight games and three of four. But they return home where they are 4-2 S/U on the season. Getting points at home here with Marquette and I won't be surprised with straight-up win. Play Marquette. |
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12-22-20 | West Virginia +2.5 v. Kansas | 65-79 | Loss | -106 | 8 h 28 m | Show | |
Two top 10 teams matchup here tonight as Kansas hosts West Virginia. No 7 West Virginia is 7-1 S/U and 4-3 ATS on the season. The Mountaineers only loss has come against top ranked Gonzaga, 82-87, though they did cover the 8.5-point spread. Kansas is also 7-1 S/U and 3-4 ATS with their lone loss also coming in their opener to Gonzaga, 90-102. WVU has four players averaging double digits this season led by Mile McBride's 15-points per game. This looks to be the best game of the night, but for me I think West Virginia is the better team and will prove it here this evening. Play West Virginia. |
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12-21-20 | Murray State -3 v. Austin Peay | Top | 70-74 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 33 m | Show |
Murray State Racers come into tonight's contest with a 4-2 S/U and 1-2-1 ATS mark. The Racers are coming off a blood thirsty blowout win over Transylvania, 90-49. Their two losses have come at the hands of Southern Illinois, 66-70, and Mid Tenn State, 61-78. You can't count their win over Greenville where they scored 173 points. I think that is a no go there. Austin Peay Governors are 4-3 S/U and 0-4 ATS. The Governors have losses to Florida A&M, Murray State and Abilene Christian. They lost to this Racers team back on Dec 8th, 57-87, at Murray State. Murray hit 59.6% from the field and 40% from 3-point line. Don't think we'll see the same results here today, but I still like Murray State. |
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12-21-20 | Wofford +6.5 v. Texas A&M | 52-70 | Loss | -101 | 3 h 33 m | Show | |
Wofford Terriers are 3-2 S/U and 2-1 ATS to start their season. The Terriers opened with a pair of softball games against Brewton-Parker and Carver Bible. Both easy blowout winners. How to toss those games out. Their last three are what we will look at. They lost to Richmond, 72-77 as a 12.5-point dog then lost to South Florida, 56-58 a 1.5-point dog and then beat Coastal Carolina, 88-77 as a 6-point favorite. The could easily be 3-0 vs the spread except for that half point loss. Texas A&M Aggies are 4-1 S/U and 1-4 ATS thus far. They also have some softball games against Tarleton State and UT Rio Grande Valley. They easily beat New Orleans, 82-53 then got beat badly by TCU, 55-73, before winning their last game vs SE Louisiana, 69-52. This A&M team is a middle of the road team in the conference. Laying 6.5-points here isn't something I want to do with a team that has just one cover as a favorite in four tries. I'll take the points with Wofford here on Monday. |
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12-20-20 | Weber State -4 v. Portland State | 72-74 | Loss | -118 | 4 h 10 m | Show | |
Weber State Wildcats are 3-1 S/U and 2-0 ATS to start their season. They have a couple of quality wins under their belt, including a 94-66 blowout of Portland State just here on Friday. This year in the COVID world we are seeing these back-to-back games like this. So here they are again, now playing Portland State again here on Sunday. They hit 48.4% from the field in the first game and a whopping 52.6% from beyond the 3-point arc. Portland State Vikings are just 1-3 S/U and 0-2-1 ATS. Their only win coming against Northwest College by 40-points with no line on that contest. If you throw out that game, the Vikings have not hit better than 38% from the field and 24% from 3-point land. Weber a mid size road chalk here today, but I expect them to win this second game against the Vikings also. Play Weber State. |
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12-18-20 | Drake -6.5 v. South Dakota | 75-57 | Win | 100 | 6 h 44 m | Show | |
Game of the Week: Drake Bulldogs bring their perfect 6-0 S/U and 3-0 ATS mark into tonight's game at South Dakota. The Bulldogs have had only one road game thus far, a 80-70 win at Kansas State in their opener. South Dakota Coyotes are 1-5 S/U and 2-4 ATS thus far on the season. The Coyotes got their first win of the season last time out at home over South Dakota State, 91-78 as a 10.5 point dog. The Coyotes have played their last three games against South Dakota State, North Dakota State and North Dakota, going 1-2 S/U and ATS. Now they step up in competition against an undefeated Drake Bulldog team. I look for Drake to control this contest and come away with their 7th win. Take Drake. |
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12-18-20 | SIU-Edwardsville v. Morehead State -5.5 | 69-65 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 44 m | Show | |
Southern Illinois Cougars are 2-4 S/U and 3-2 ATS to start their season. The Cougars are coming off a blowout loss at Valparaiso, 58-80 as 11-point dogs. The Cougars are 1-2 both S/U and ATS on the road this year. Their only win coming at Northern Illinois, 75-53 as a 9-point dog. The Morehead State Eagles are 4-4 S/U and 4-2 ATS so far this year. They are perfect at home with a 4-0 S/U and 2-0 ATS record. They are coming off a 75-62 home win over Eastern Kentucky as a 5.5 point dog. SIU not a good road team and tonight they have to play at a undefeated home club. I'll lay the points here this evening with Morehead State. |
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12-17-20 | Long Island -5 v. Sacred Heart | Top | 72-87 | Loss | -103 | 6 h 53 m | Show |
LIU Brooklyn Sharks have just one game played thus far and that was a 75-55 win over this Sacred Heart team as a 3.5 point favorite. The Sharks return four starters to a team that was 15-18 overall last year and 9-9 in the Northeast Conference. This team was favored to win the conference last year, but many injuries derailed that goal. This team loves to run, evidenced by their 23rd fast tempo in college last season. If HC Kellogg can keep this team healthy with four starters back, they may just reach that goal of conference champs this year. The Covid season has seen schedules change, and one thing are these back-to-back games we are seeing. With these teams having just met, they meet again here tonight. Sacred Heart is 0-2 S/U and 1-1 ATS on the season. They opened with a loss at Rutgers, 63-86, but covered the 27-point dog line. Then they lost to this Brooklyn team by 20 points at Long Island. I don't see a change here tonight though the venue is different. Another Brooklyn win and cover. Take LIU Brooklyn. |
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12-16-20 | North Carolina-Asheville v. Chattanooga -5.5 | Top | 66-69 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 32 m | Show |
UNC Asheville Bulldogs are 3-2 S/U and 3-1 ATS on the season. The Bulldogs have back-to-back wins over High Point. They also have their third win over South Carolina State, 77-56, as a 15-point favorite. The two losses coming against Western Carolina, 81-83, and UNC Wilmington, 68-76. Chattanooga Mocs are a perfect 5-0 on the season. They are 2-0 ATS in their only two board games. That includes a win over Mid Tenn State, 80-70 and at Tennessee Tech, 62-54. Chattanooga the much better talented team here today. Asheville also will possibly be without guard Devon Baker here today who is questionable. Baker averaged 16.5 points over his last 31 games. I'll gladly lay the points at home with Chattanooga here today. |
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12-16-20 | Pittsburgh -2.5 v. Miami-FL | 70-55 | Win | 100 | 7 h 33 m | Show | |
The Pitt Panthers are 4-1 S/U and 3-2 ATS so far this season. The Panthers have yet to play a top tier team with their best win coming as a 2.5-point dog at Northwestern, 71-70. Pitt coming off a down season last year at just 16-17 overall and 6-14 in the ACC where they finished 14th. Pitt has some young talent to help this year and while this team is still a work in progress, they are headed in the right direction. Miami Florida is 3-1 S/U and 2-2 ATS on the season. The Hurricanes have been at least 19-point favorites in three of their games. One of those they lost, a 62-66 home setback to Florida Gulf Coast as a 19-point chalk. They did beat a decent Purdue team at home, 58-54 as a 3-point dog. For me, this about two programs that are both looking to rebuild. Miami was 10th in the ACC last year with a 7-13 record. I believe Pitt has progressed a bit better than Miami has. I'll take the Panthers here today. Play Pittsburgh. |
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12-15-20 | Georgia Tech +8 v. Florida State | Top | 61-74 | Loss | -104 | 8 h 27 m | Show |
Georgia Tech comes into tonight's contest at 2-2 S/U and ATS. After starting the season 0-2, the Yellow Jackets have responded with a pair of wins over Kentucky and Nebraska. Florida State is 3-0 S/U and 2-1 ATS on the season. The Seminoles returned three starters to their team that was 26-5 overall last year and 1st in the ACC with a 16-4 record. FSU is not expected to contend for the ACC crown this year. They blend a mix of newcomers and veterans. Florida State laying around 8-points here tonight looks to be a bit too much for me. Georgia tech playing much better and should give the Seminoles all they can handle here tonight. Play Georgia Tech. |
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12-15-20 | Clemson +2 v. Virginia Tech | 60-66 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 27 m | Show | |
Clemson puts its perfect 5-0 record on the line tonight as they take on Virginia Tech. The Tigers are also 5-0 ATS with wins over Mississippi State, Purdue, Maryland and Alabama. The Tigers have shot under 44% in only one game and that was their opener against Mississippi State. The defense has been excellent, holding four of their five opponents to 56 points or fewer. VA Tech Hokies are 4-1 S/U and 2-2 ATS on the season. They are coming off a blowout loss to Penn State, 55-75 as a 5.5 point home favorite. They have beaten ranked Villanova though in game two of the season, 81-73. After shooting 47% or higher in each of their first three games, they have hit just 35 and 37 percent the last two games. I love the Clemson defense here today and that has been the biggest difference for them this year. I'll take the road team in this one. Play Clemson. |
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12-14-20 | Eastern Kentucky v. Morehead State +6.5 | 62-75 | Win | 100 | 8 h 6 m | Show | |
Eastern Kentucky comes into tonight's contest with a 5-1 S/U and 4-1 spread record. Aside from Xavier, they really haven't had much on the schedule. Though they already played this Morehead team on their home court and that was a 71-68 win and their only non-cover for the Colonels this year. In that game, E Ky allowed Morehead to shoot 67% from the field and 46% from the 3-point stripe, yet somehow still won the game, though failed to cover the 10-point spread. Morehead State Eagles are 3-4 S/U and 3-2 ATS on the Season. They got beat bad by Kentucky in the opener, 45-81 and then lost to Richmond, 64-82. They also lost to Ohio State, 44-77. The Eagles havent' shied away from stiff competition thus far. However, today they are getting 3-points at home from Eastern Kentucky. They have some confidence against this team already and the points are just a bonus. Play Morehead State. |
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12-11-20 | Marquette +4.5 v. UCLA | Top | 60-69 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 33 m | Show |
The Marquette Eagles are 4-1 S/U and 3-2 ATS to start the season as they head West to take on the UCLA Bruins. Marquette coming off a win over Wisconsin Green Bay, 82-68, but failed to cover the 20-point line. Marquette also has a huge win over Wisconsin, 67-65 as a 3.5-point dog. Their only loss coming at the hands of Oklahoma State, 62-70. UCLA also 4-1 S/U and ATS on the season. The Bruins are coming off a win over San Diego, 83-56 as 20-point favorites. The only loss was on opening night at San Diego State, 58-73 as they shot a season low 39% from the field. UCLA laying 4 1/2 point here tonight at home to Marquette. These teams looks pretty equal across the board and without fans in the stadium I'm going to take the points here tonight. Play Marquette. |
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12-09-20 | SE Missouri State +8 v. Lipscomb | Top | 74-80 | Win | 100 | 8 h 53 m | Show |
Se Missouri State Indians are 2-1 S/U and 2-2 ATS on the young season. The Indians are playing a back-to-back series with Lipscomb here today. These teams met at Missouri State on Monday with the Indians coming out on top 82-77 as a 4-point dog. In fact, Missouri State has scored over 71 points in all three games. The Lipscomb Bisons are 1-4 S/U and ATS so far in five games. The Bisons were favored at Tulane and lost 66-68 and also at Lamar and won 76-73 in their opener, but failed to cover the 8.5 points spread. Now here we find a 1-4 team laying 7.5-points at home to a decent Missouri State team. Not sure what the oddsmakers had in mind here, but a straight-up win by SE Missouri State isn't out of the question. Play the visitor here, play SE Missouri State. |
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12-08-20 | Syracuse v. Rutgers -4 | 69-79 | Win | 100 | 8 h 56 m | Show | |
Syracuse Orange are now 3-0 S/U and 2-1 ATS to start the season. The Orange just did get by Bryant in their opener, 85-84 as a 22.5 point favorite. They rebounded with a win and cover over Niagara and then beat Rider, 87-52 last time out for the cover. Rutgers is also 3-0 S/U and 0-2-1 ATS. The Scarlet Knights beat Hofstra last time out, 70-56, pushing the 14-point chalk line. Syracuse returns four starters to a team that was 18-14 last year. Rutgers also returns four starters to their team that finished last year 20-11. HC Steve Pikiell has turned this program around and they improve each year of his four years with the program. This team was NCAA bound last year and that is fully expected again this season. I like the Scarlet Knights here tonight. Play Rutgers. |
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12-08-20 | Boston College +7 v. Minnesota | 80-85 | Win | 100 | 5 h 26 m | Show | |
Boston College Eagles come into this evenings contest with a 1-3 S/U and 2-2 ATS recrod. They haven't skimped on tough games early on either. The Eagles lost to Villanova (covered the spread), beat Rhode Island and covered, lost to St Johns and failed the cover and last time out lost to Florida, 70-90 and failed to cover. BC was just 13-19 last year and returns three starters to that team for HC Jim Christian. The Eagles look to improve this year based on the returning talent from the bench and transfers. Minnesota Gophers had a lackluster season last year, finishing just 15-16 overall and 8-12 in Big Ten. They return just two of those starters this year. The Gophers look better on paper this year and its showed thus far with a 4-0 S/U record. However, unlike BC who has played top lever talent, the Gophers wins have come against Wisconsin Green Bay, Loyola Marymount (twice) and North Dakota. Only the latter where they not a favorite of 13 or more points. Today is a big test for Minnesota against not a great, but improving BC team. I like the teams BC has faced and they are prepared for Minnesota tonight. I'll take the points with the visitor. Play Boston College. |
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12-06-20 | Xavier +2 v. Cincinnati | 77-69 | Win | 100 | 5 h 47 m | Show | |
Xavier is 5-0 S/U and 1-3 ATS to start the season. The competition hasn't been top level, with their toughest game being against Bradley in a 51-50 win. The Musketeers returned two starters to their team that was 19-13 last year. This Xavier team has always been a good defensive team, but this year they are trying to add more offensive power. Xavier was 4th in the conference in scoring defense last year. Cincinnati has just one game played and that was a win over Lipscomb, 67-55 as a 13.5 point favorite. The Bearcats returned three starters to their team that was 20-10 last year and tied for first in the American conference. Cincinnati should be good again this year though they are in a bit of a rebuild mode too. But with just one game under their belt here I'm going with Xavier today that has already played five games. Play Xavier. |
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12-06-20 | Villanova +1 v. Texas | 68-64 | Win | 100 | 3 h 46 m | Show | |
Villanova is 3-1 S/U and 2-2 ATS after four games this season. The Wildcats one loss came to Virginia Tech, 73-81 as a 9-point favorite. The ranked Cats have lots of expectations with four starters returning to a team that was 24-7 overall and 13-5 in the Big East last season. This is a deep and talented team and should be competing for the Big East Title once again this year. They have three seniors that will lead the team this year. Texas is 4-0 S/U and 3-1 ATS to start the season. The Longhorns are coming off a win and cover over North Carolina, 69-67. They also beat Indiana, 66-44 and Davidson, 78-76. Texas has all five starter returning to a 19-12 team from last year. Though they were just 9-9 in the Big 12 and tied for 3rd. The knock on Texas has been the inability to win close games. They have already shaken that with close wins over Davidson and North Carolina. This team will be better and they have already showed that, but I'm taking Villanova here on Sunday. |
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12-05-20 | Georgia Southern -3 v. USC Upstate | 72-69 | Push | 0 | 6 h 27 m | Show | |
Georgia Southern Eagles are off to a nice 2-0 S/U start, though no spreads on either game. They beat Florida National in their opener, 97-65 and then Coastal Georgia, 91-79 in their second game. USC Upstate is 0-3 S/U and 0-2 ATS thus far. Unlike GA Southern, they have played some mainstream teams, losing to Furman 63-91 and then losing to Eastern Kentucky 8-95. But what's most disconcerting is their loss to Southern Wesleyan, 72-82. This team can't play any defense and that bothers me here today. I'm taking Georgia Southern minus the few points in what should be another scorefest. Play Georgia Southern. |
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12-05-20 | Fairleigh Dickinson v. Providence -18.5 | 67-79 | Loss | -125 | 5 h 57 m | Show | |
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights might be in for a bad afternoon if their previous three games are any indication. The Knights are 0-3 S/U and 1-2 ATS thus far, losing to Quinnipiac 66-84, Rutgers 75-96 and Hofstra 58-73. Their only cover coming at Rutgers as a 25-point dog. Providence is 2-2 S/U and 0-3 ATS. They have played some stiff competition in Davidson, Alabama, Indiana and Fairfield. They beat Fairfield 97-56 and also beat Davidson 63-62. I don't think 18-20 points is enough to give the Knights here. Providence rolls in this game. Play Providence. |
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12-04-20 | Oregon v. Seton Hall +3.5 | Top | 83-70 | Loss | -102 | 8 h 19 m | Show |
Oregon has only one game played and that was a loss to Missouri, 75-83 as a 3-point favorite. The Ducks have just two starters back to their PAC-12 conference winning team from last year that finished 24-7 overall and 13-5 in the conference. Despite just two returns to the starting lineup, this will be a team with lots of combined experience and should be loaded once again. The fine tuning to get the right combinations will come early and thus their loss to Missouri. That might just happen again here tonight as they continue to find the winning adjustments. Seton Hall is 1-2 S/U and 2-1 ATS thus far. The Pirates covered their first two games against Iona and Louisville. They lost last time out and failed to cover the spread against Rhode Island, 63-76. Seton Hall has two starters back to a 21-9 team from last year. They tied for 1st in the Big East with a 13-5 record, first time doing this since 1993. Seton Hall has posted 20-win seasons the last five years. Seton Hall might not have the senior talent it had last year, but they have the pieces to be very good and get those 20 wins again this season. Tonight, I'm taking Seton Hall as Oregon still finding it's right combinations. Play Seton Hall. |
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12-04-20 | South Dakota State +1 v. Bradley | 88-84 | Win | 100 | 7 h 19 m | Show | |
The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are 2-2 S/U and 3-1 ATS entering play here tonight. SD State is coming off a nice win over Iowa State, 71-68 as a 1.5-point dog. They returned all five of their starters from a team that went 22-10 last year and tied for 1st in the Summit league with a 13-5 record. They are favorites to win the league this year and they have the talent and experience to make the NCAA and do well. Bradley is 3-1 S/U and 1-1 ATS on the season. They have played two weak teams in Judson College and Oakland with wins in both. However, they failed to cover the 15.5 point favorite spread against Oakland. They lost to Xavier in a close game, 50-51 and beat Toledo, 61-59. The Braves only returned two starters to a team that was 23-11 last year and third in the Missouri Valley conference. They won't likely content for the conference crown this year with UNI and Loyola packing all the power. This will be a tough game for them today against this talented SD State team. I'll take State and lay the 1 point or so. Play South Dakota State. |
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12-04-20 | North Texas +3.5 v. Mississippi State | 63-69 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 18 m | Show | |
North Texas Mean Green is 1-1 S/U and ATS in their two games this season. They opened with a win over Mississippi Valley State, 116-62 and then lost to Arkansas, 54-69 as a 8-point dog. North Texas has three starters returning to a team that was 20-11 overall last year and 14-4 and tied for 1st in the Conference USA. They have four of six top scorers returning this year. They will have to work on turnovers that had them ranked 284th nationally last year. But this is a talented group of players who should do well this year. The Mississippi State Bulldogs are 1-2 S/U and ATS this year. They got their first win and cover last time out with a win over Texas State, 68-51. They had previous losses to Liberty and Clemson. North Texas getting some points here tonight is too much for me to pass on. Take North Texas. |
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12-04-20 | Wisconsin v. Marquette +4.5 | 65-67 | Win | 100 | 6 h 18 m | Show | |
Wisconsin Badgers enter tonight 3-0 S/U and 1-2 ATS on the young season. The Badgers are coming off a blowout win against Wisconsin Green Bay, 82-42. It was their first cover in three contests. Wisconsin will be one of the favorites to win the Big 10 again this year after being tied for 1st last season with a 14-6 conference record and 21-10 overall mark. They return four starters to this team this season. This team has Final Four aspirations with six seniors and lots of experience returning. Today will be their toughest matchup against Marquette. The Golden Eagles are 2-1 S/U and ATS so far. Their lone loss coming last game against Oklahoma State, 62-70. Marquette has two starters returning to a team that was 18-12 last year and 6th in the Big East. This team is in a bit of a rebuilding mode this year. They will once again be great on the boards, but they need to find that long shooting threat. Today, Marquette gets points at home and that's worth a shot for me. I'll take the points with Marquette. |
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12-04-20 | Georgia State v. Charlotte +3.5 | 76-65 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 18 m | Show | |
Georgia State Panthers are 2-1 S/U and 1-1 ATS entering tonight's play. The Panthers are coming off their first loss against Mercer, 69-86. They did beat non div 1 Toccoa Falls and also beat Georgia Tech. GA State has four starters back to a team that was 19-13 overall last year and 4th in the Sun Belt. HC Rob Lanier took over the team last year and had big shoes to fill as the team won the previous two Sun Belt titles. Back court will be their strength as they return all back court players from last year. It's the frontcourt that needs to step up this year and if that happens they should be good. Charlotte has just one game this season, a loss to East Carolina, 57-66. Charlotte has two starters returning to a team that was 16-13 last year. The 49ers did double their win total last season under Ron Sanchez's second year with the club. The backcourt will be the strength of the team, but they will have to improve their offense if they hope to compete in the Conf USA. The team has plenty of talent coming in and that should help. Sanchez seems to be heading this team in the right direction. Taking points at home here with Charlotte looks like the play for me tonight. Play Charlotte. |
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12-03-20 | Florida v. Boston College +6 | 90-70 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 15 m | Show | |
Florida playing just its second game of the young season after beating Army in their opener yesterday, 76-69. They failed to cover the 23.5 point line. Florida returns three starters to a team that was 19-12 last year and 11-7 in the SEC (4th). HC Mike WHite looked ready to head the Gators to their fourth straight NCAA showing last year before the season was cancelled. The team returns a lot of experience and should have a deep bench this year. Boston College is 1-2 S/U and 2-1 on the season after losing to St Johns last time out, 93-97 as a 2-point favorite. Their lone win coming against a good Rhode Island team, 69-64. The Eagles have played good competition thus far so we know they can play with them as they were in all three games. However, not sure about Florida as they under-performed vs Army in their lone game. I'm taking Boston College today. |
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12-02-20 | Drexel -5 v. Quinnipiac | 66-48 | Win | 100 | 5 h 25 m | Show | |
Drexel has just one game thus far, that being a loss to Pittsburgh, 74-83 though they did cover the 10-points spread. The Panthers return three players to a team that was 16-17 last year and 14th in the ACC. This Pitt team has made steady progress under HC Capel. They have experience returning to build around this year as they fill in with younger talent. This could be the season for Pitt to finally content in the conference. Quinnipiac Bobcats were 15-15 last year and 5th in the Metro Atlantic. The Cats have no superstars on the team this year so they will have to rely more on contributors. They are considered a favorite in thee conference and opened with a win over Farleigh Dickinson, 84-66. Today is a big test for the Bobcats. This tourney game will be a tough one for them. I will take the favorite here today and that's Drexel. |
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12-02-20 | Hartford +4 v. Fairfield | 66-61 | Win | 100 | 5 h 54 m | Show | |
Hartford finished 2019 with a 18-15 overall mark and 9-7 America East record (3rd). The Hawks won the American East Semifinals last season. At the time of the NCAA suspension of season, the Hawks were playing their best basketball. The program now has three winning seasons in a row and look to be on the right track. They just need to develop their young players. Fairfield returns three starters to a team that was 12-20 last year and 8th in the Metro Atlantic. The Stags will have to be more reliable on the offense if they hope to compete in the conference. The defense was very good, allowing just 62.9 points per game last season. But should they be laying points? I don't believe so. I'll take Hartford. |
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12-02-20 | Providence +2.5 v. Alabama | Top | 71-88 | Loss | -105 | 5 h 54 m | Show |
Providence has opened the season with a 2-1 record S/U and 0-2 record vs the spread. The Friars are coming off a win over Davidson, 63-62 as a 1.5 point favorite. They led the entire game over Davidson and only failed to cover the spread in the last minute. A lot was expected out of Alabama this year and thus far it's been mixed results. They opened with a win over Jackonsville, 81-57 and then got whipped by Stanford, 64-82. The rebounded last night with a win over UNLV, 86-74, pushing the 12-point line. However, they trailed the entire first half and only came on the second half. I'm not as impressed with this Alabama team as I expected to be. I'm going to take Providence here today. |
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12-02-20 | VCU +4.5 v. Penn State | 69-72 | Win | 100 | 3 h 54 m | Show | |
VCU is 2-1 both S/U and ATS so far this young season. The Rams were 8th in the Atlantic 10 last season and 18-13 overall. The returned just one starter this season. The beat Utah State to open the season, then lost to West Virginia and won their last game over Memphis, 70-59 as a 5.5 point dog. Penn State has just one game thus far and that was a win over VMI, 86-65. The Nittany Lions returned three starters to a team that was 21-10 last year and finished 5th in the Big 10. This team has gone through ups and downs the last few years but the biggest issue is in the frontcourt. HC Stevens need someone to step up this year and be a leader. It's early, but I'm going to take the points here with VCU. |
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12-01-20 | Western Kentucky +4 v. Louisville | Top | 54-75 | Loss | -108 | 6 h 7 m | Show |
: Get some Kentucky action here this afternoon as Western Kentucky looks for some bragging rights and recruiting edges as they go up against instate rival Louisville. The Hilltoppers are 2-1 S/U and ATS thus far with a pair of nice wins over Northern Iowa (93-87) and over Memphis (75-69), covering both. They did lose last time out to West Virginia, 64-70 and just failed to cover the 5.5 point dog spread. Louisville is 3-0 S/U and 1-2 ATS thus far. The Cardinals beat Evansville, 79-44, then just got by Seton Hall, 71-70, before cruising to a win over Prairie View A&M, 86-64. Louisville returns four starters from last year's team that went 24-7 overall. The Cardinals always play tough non-conference schedules and that leaves spots to get some wins against them. That comes today as the Hilltoppers more motivated in this matchup then the Cards. Play Western Kentucky. |