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01-25-20 | Bulls v. Cavs -1.5 | 118-106 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 15 m | Show | |
Two Eastern conference teams that likely won't be going anywhere this post season but the golf course. The Chicago Bulls are in 10th place and do have a shot at a playoff spot, sitting just 3-games back of Brooklyn for that 8th and final position. However, the Bulls are not playing like they want it, going just 4-6 in their last 10 games. The Bulls are just 11-11 ATS and 7-15 S/U on the road, getting outscored by a 3.2 ppg margin. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers are 13th in the East with a 12-33 record. The Cavs have lost eight of their last 10 games overall. The Cavs are 6-16 S/U and 8-13-1 ATS at home this year. Not too many opportunities for the Cavs to win games, but this is one fo them. They matchup well vs the Bulls and I expect one of those rare S/U wins here tonight for the home team. Play Cleveland. |
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01-25-20 | UTEP v. North Texas -9.5 | 57-67 | Win | 100 | 6 h 10 m | Show | |
Conference USA action here today has Texas El Paso playing at North Texas. UTEP Miners are 12-8 S/U and 7-10 ATS on the season. The Miners are also 3-4 S/U and 2-5 ATS in conference play this year. They are also just 3-6 ATS overall on the road. The North Texas Mean Green are not only 13-8 S/U on the season, but they are covering spread with a 15-4 ATS mark and 8-1 ATM home mark. North Texas is also doing great in conference play with a 7-1 S/U and ATS mark on the season. Hard to go against a excellent covering team like North Texas. I'm going to take the home team here this afternoon. Play North Texas. |
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01-25-20 | Kansas State v. Alabama -8.5 | 74-77 | Loss | -102 | 6 h 9 m | Show | |
Big 12 conference play here today has Alabama hosting Kansas State. The Kansas State Wildcats are just 8-10 S/U and 6-12 ATS on the season. They are 2-6 ATS on the road and just 1-5 S/U and 2-4 ATS in conference play. Kansas State has covered just three of their last 15 games. Alabama is 11-7 S/U on the season, but covering spread with their 15-3 ATS mark. They are also 7-1 ATS at home. The Crimson Tide are 4-2 S/U and 6-0 ATS in conference play this season. Another great covering team here in Alabama may not win outright all the time, but they sure like covering spreads. Play Alabama. |
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01-25-20 | Ole Miss v. Georgia -6.5 | 70-60 | Loss | -109 | 6 h 39 m | Show | |
SEC action today has Georgia hosting Ole Miss. The Georgia Bulldogs are 11-7 S/U and 9-8 ATS on the season. Georgia is 1-4 S/U and 2-3 ATS in SEC conference play so far and coming off a loss at Kentucky 79-89, covering the 12-point dog line. Georgia returns home where the Dogs are 8-1 S/U and 6-3 ATS on the season. Ole Miss still looking for its first conference win after a 0-5 S/U and 0-4-1 ATS start. The Rebels are 9-9 S/U and 6-11 ATS overall on the season. The Rebels have not covered a spread in their last eight games. Georgia tough at home and I look for them to win this one going away. Play Georgia. |
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01-25-20 | Belmont v. Austin Peay +2 | 78-86 | Win | 100 | 5 h 4 m | Show | |
Ohio Valley Conference clash here on Saturday as Austin Peay hosts Belmont. The Belmont Bruins are 13-6 S/U and 10-9 ATS on the season. The Bruins are 5-2 S/U and 4-3 ATS in conference play after losing last time out at Murray State, 75-85. The Bruins do have a losing spread record on the road at 4-7 ATS on the season and 1-2 ATS in conference. Austin Peay Governors are 13-7 S/U and 13-3 ATS on the season. The Governors are also a perfect 7-0 S/U and ATS in conference play. The Governors hold the top spot in the conference and have been great at covering spreads this year. Since failing to cover their first game of the year they have been on a 13-2 run since. I like the home team a lot here on Saturday at pick or 1-point either way. |
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01-24-20 | Celtics v. Magic -2 | Top | 109-98 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 45 m | Show |
The Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic meet up tonight in a Eastern Conference clash. The Celtics have won two straight games, but are still only 4-6 in their last 10 games. The Celtics are 4th in the East with a 29-14 record while Orlando is 7th in the East at 21-24. The Magic are 5-5 in their last 10 games. The Celtics are 12-7-1 ATS on the road this season and out scoring opponents by 4.6 ppg. The Magic are 9-11-2 ATS at home and outscoring opponents by 2.6 ppg. Tonight begins a 3-game road trip for the Celtics after playing six of their last seven games at home. The Magic are the best defensive team, holding opponents to a NBA best 104.3 ppg this season. Magic did a poor job though in their last game, allowing 120 points to Oklahoma City. The Celtics do have some injuries though, with F Jayson Tatum out tonight (21.5 ppg) and Jaylen Brown (20 ppg) questionable with a ankle injury. Plus they are already without C Enes Kanter who has a foot injury. I look for the Magic to rebound from that poor defensive game last time. They pride themselves too much on defense to let that happen again. Take Orlando. |
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01-23-20 | James Madison v. William & Mary -8.5 | Top | 75-88 | Win | 100 | 7 h 12 m | Show |
Colonial Athletic Association action here today has James Madison taking on William & Mary. James Madison Dukes are 8-10 S/U and 6-10 ATS on the season. The Dukes are 1-6 S/U and 1-5-1 ATS in conference play. William & Mary Tribe are having an excellent season with a 14-6 S/U and 13-6 ATS mark on the year. They are also 6-1 S/U and 5-2 ATS in conference play. The Tribe did lose their first conference game last time out at Drexel, 57-84 as a 3-point road dog. I look for the Tribe to bounce back here at home after that blowout loss. I believe they will take it out here on James Madison tonight. Take the Tribe in a blowout. |
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01-22-20 | Memphis v. Tulsa +3.5 | 40-80 | Win | 100 | 10 h 34 m | Show | |
American Athletic Association action here tonight has Memphis taking on Tulsa from Oklahoma. Memphis ranks 20th in the country with their 14-3 S/U record. The Tigers are 10-6 ATS on the season. They are also 3-2 S/U and 2-4 ATS in conference play. Things haven't gone so well for the Tigers since conference play has started. Tulsa is 12-6 S/U and 10-8 ATS on the season. The Golden Hurricane have won three straight games and are 4-1 S/U and ATS in conference play. The Hurricane find themselves a dog here tonight. Considering the way these teams have played in conference games I'm taking the points with the home team in this one. Play Tulsa. |
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01-22-20 | North Dakota State v. South Dakota State | 73-78 | Win | 100 | 9 h 33 m | Show | |
Summit league clash here tonight between North Dakota State and South Dakota State. The North Dakota State Bison having a fine season with a 13-6 S/U and 9-8 ATS record. The Bison are 4-1 S/U and 3-2 ATS in conference play. The Bison hit the road after a pair of home wins where they are just 1-2 S/U their last three games. South Dakota State also having a fine season at 13-8 S/U and 14-6 ATS. They are also 8-1 vs the number on their home court. The Jackrabbits have covered five of their last six games and eight of their last 10. Their only home non-cover came way back on November 19th when they failed to cover the 8 1/2 point home number in a 78-73 win over North Alabama. This should be an excellent matchup here tonight, but I like the excellent home covering team in South Dakota State. |
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01-22-20 | Illinois State v. Bradley -9.5 | Top | 63-75 | Win | 100 | 9 h 34 m | Show |
Missouri Valley Conference action here tonight has two rivals playing as Bradley hosts Illinois State. These close proximity teams having very different seasons thus far. Illinois State Redbirds are 6-12 S/U and 5-12 ATS on the season. The Birds have lost five straight games both S/U and ATS (all in conference). This team has also covered just once since December 7th. Bradley is 12-6 S/U and 11-7 ATS on the season. They are also 6-3 ATS at home and 4-2 S/U in conference play. The Braves failed to cover their last game, a home loss to Northern Iowa, 71-86 as a 1-point dog. That was their first non-cover in their last seven games. Still, this Bradley team is much better than Illinois State. This game has lots of recruiting implications for these two teams and that means a Bradley blowout goes a long way. Take Bradley here tonight. |
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01-22-20 | Grizzlies +7.5 v. Celtics | 95-119 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 7 m | Show | |
The Boston Celtics are 4th in the Eastern conference as just 2 1/2 games separate 2nd place from 5th place. All those teams are well behind conference leader Milwaukee, who has opened up a 8-game lead. The Celtics are just 4-6 S/U in their last 10 games. The Celtics are coming off a huge win over the visiting Lakers, 139-107. Have to feel there might be some residual from that win as they might be in for a letdown here tonight. The Grizzlies have been playing very well of late, winning seven of their last eight games. They have also covered six of their last eight. Memphis is 9-8-1 ATS on the road and being outscored by just 3.5 points. I like the points here tonight. The Grizzlies are playing well and the Celtics are setup for a flat game after that big Lakers win. Take Memphis. |
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01-22-20 | St. Louis +3 v. Davidson | 59-71 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 33 m | Show | |
Atlantic 10 conference play finds St Louis playing at Davidson tonight. The St Louis Billikens are 14-4 S/U and 10-7 ATS on the season. They are also 3-2 S/U 2-3 ATS in conference play. The Billikens are coming off a home loss in OT to Dayton, 76-78 as a 7-point dog. Davidson not having a good season with just a 8-9 S/U and 6-11 ATS record. The Wildcats are 2-3 S/U and 1-4 ATS in conference play. They are coming off their first win and cover in conference play with a road victory at Fordham, 74-62. Still, this team has covered just one of their last six games. Not sure why St Louis is a dog here tonight. But I'll gladly take the points. Play St Louis. |
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01-22-20 | Western Kentucky v. Marshall -1 | 64-60 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 33 m | Show | |
Conference USA action here this evening has Western Kentucky playing at Marshall. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are 12-6 S/U and 7-10 ATS on the season. The Hilltoppers are 5-1 S/U and 3-3 ATS in conference play. This is a back-to-back series with Marshall as these teams will meet again on Saturday at Western Kentucky. That being said, these teams will likely have had enough of each other after these two games. Marshall looks to get back to .500 today after a 9-10 starts to their season. The Herd are 9-9 ATS but only 3-7 ATS at home this year. Marshall is 3-3 S/U and 1-5 ATS at home in conference play. Marshall a small home favorite here tonight. Recent play favors the visitor quite a bit here in this game. I'm taking the better team in Western Kentucky. |
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01-21-20 | Texas Tech v. TCU +3 | Top | 54-65 | Win | 100 | 7 h 30 m | Show |
Big 12 action here tonight has 18th ranked Texas Tech taking on TCU. Tech gets the top 25 ranking despite both these teams having identical 12-5 records. The Texas Tech Red Raiders are 12-5 S/U, but only 8-9 ATS. The Raiders are 3-2 S/U and ATS in conference play. They have also covered just three of their last eight games. TCU is 12-5 S/U and 6-10 ATS on the season. The Horned Frogs won their first three conference games, but have now lost two straight (both on the road). TCU has a 10-2 S/U record at home, losing to just USC 78-80 and Xavier, 58-67. Tonight, they are getting around 3 1/2 points from Texas Tech. I believe that TCU can win this game easily and the points are just some insurance for me here tonight. Take TCU. |
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01-21-20 | Akron -4.5 v. Miami-OH | 81-60 | Win | 100 | 7 h 30 m | Show | |
MAC Action here on Tuesday has the Akron Zips taking on the Miami-Ohio Redhawks from John D. Millet Hall. Akron is having a fine season at 14-4 overall and 10-6 ATS. The Zips are 4-1 both S/U and ATS in conference play, losing their first game last time out at home to Toledo, 89-99. Still, this team is very good at both winning and covering spreads. Meanwhile, Miami is 8-10 S/U and 5-11 ATS on the year. The Redhawks are just 1-4 S/U and 2-3 ATS in conference play. The Hawks only MAC win coming at home over Kent 77-74. Akron laying 4 1/2 points here today. My numbers have them at least a 7 1/2 point favorite. I'll lay the number. Play Akron. |
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01-20-20 | Spurs v. Suns -4 | Top | 120-118 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 15 m | Show |
The San Antonio Spurs sitting just outside the playoff window at 9th in the West with a 18-23 record, 1 1/2 games back of 8th place Memphis. The Spurs playing the 2nd of a back-to-back spot here tonight after beating the Heat at home last night, 107-102. The Spurs are 8-9-2 ATS on the road this season and being outscored by 2.7 points per game. The Suns have won and covered their last two games, both on the road at Boston and New York. The Suns return home where they are 9-14 S/U and 10-12-1 ATS. They get the Spurs off that tough back-to-back spot here tonight. I'm taking the rested home team here tonight. Play Phoenix. |
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01-20-20 | Texas v. West Virginia -8.5 | 59-97 | Win | 100 | 6 h 10 m | Show | |
Big 12 Conference action here on Monday as West Virginia hosts Texas. The Longhorns are 12-5 S/U and 7-10 ATS on the season. In conference play, Texas is 2-3 S/U and ATS after losing on Saturday at home to Kansas, 57-66 as a 7 1/2 point dog. West Virginia is 14-3 S/U an 9-7 ATS on the season. The Mountaineers are 3-2 S/U and 4/1 ATS in conference play coming off a road loss at Kansas State on Saturday, 68-84 as 5 1/2 point road favorites. Despite that loss, they are still 5-1 ATS in their last six games. WVU is about a 9-point favorite here tonight. My numbers have them at least four-points higher than that. I'll take the home team and lay the points here tonight. Play West Virginia. |
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01-20-20 | Winthrop +2 v. Radford | 61-56 | Win | 100 | 6 h 9 m | Show | |
Big South Conference action here today on the Extra board has Winthrop playing at Radford. The Winthrop Eagles are 11-7 S/U and 12-4 ATS so far this season. They are a perfect 5-0 S/U and 4-1 ATS in conference play. They also have won and covered all three of their conference road games. Radford Highlanders are 10-7 S/U and 7-6 ATS on the season. Radford is also perfect in conference play at 5-0 S/U, but just 2-3 vs the number. The Highlanders have yet to cover a game at home, going 0-3 ATS on the season. This looks to be a very good game with two undefeated conference teams. I like the visitor though in this one. I'm taking Winthrop. |
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01-20-20 | Kings +7 v. Heat | 113-118 | Win | 100 | 4 h 15 m | Show | |
The Miami Heat are the 2nd best team in the Eastern Conference with a 29-13 record, though they are 8-games back of conference leader Milwaukee. The Heat are just 5-5 in their last 10 games. Miami coming off a loss at San Antonio, 102-107 as a 2-point road favorite. Miami is a nifty 18-1 S/U at home, 13-5-1 ATS on the season. Meanwhile, Sacramento is just 15-27 on the season. However, the Kings have been a good cover team on the road where they are 13-8 ATS and only being outscored by 3.9 points per game. The Heat playing the 2nd of a back-to-back spot here tonight after traveling from Texas yesterday. That's always tough, especially against a good covering road team. I'm taking the points here with the visitor. Play Sacramento. |
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01-19-20 | Loyola-Chicago -3.5 v. Illinois State | 62-50 | Win | 100 | 5 h 31 m | Show | |
Missouri Valley conference action here today has Loyola Chicago taking on Illinois State. The Loyola Ramblers are 2nd in the conference standings right now with a 12-6 overall record and 4-1 conference mark. The Ramblers are also 8-8 ATS on the season and have covered their last two games. The Illinois State Redbirds are 6-11 S/U overall and 1-4 in conference play. They have also failed to cover their last four games and are 1-7 ATS their last eight games. The way Illinois State is playing of late they have been terrible and looking at these conference play I have the visitor closer to a 10-point favorite. Take Loyola Chicago today. |
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01-18-20 | Utah State v. Boise State +2 | 83-88 | Win | 100 | 11 h 45 m | Show | |
Mountain West action here late on Saturday has Boise State hosting Utah State. Utah State having a fine season at 13-5 S/U, but not so good vs the number at just 6-11 ATS and 2-7 ATS on the road. The Aggies are also just 1-3 S/U and ATS so far in conference play. They won their first conference game last time out at Nevada, 80-70. Boise State is 11-8 S/U and 10-8 ATS on the season. They have covered six of their eight home games though. The Broncos are 2-3 S/U and 1-4 ATS in conference play thus far. Though they are 2-0 S/U and 1-1 ATS at home in conference games. Both teams struggling in conference play, but Boise is at least a decent team on their home court. I'm taking them home team. Play Boise State. |
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01-18-20 | Austin Peay -4 v. Tenn-Martin | 92-81 | Win | 100 | 6 h 45 m | Show | |
Ohio Valley Conference play here this afternoon has Tennessee Martin hosting Austin Peay. The Tennessee Martin Skyhawks are just 5-11 S/U and 5-8 ATS on the season thus far. The Hawks are 1-4 S/U and 2-2-1 ATS so far in conference play. They have lost two straight conference games at home, covering one of those. Now they face an Austin Peay Governors team that is 11-7 S/U and 11-3 ATS on the season. The Governors are 7-3 ATS on the road. They are also the top team in the conference right now with a perfect 5-0 S/U and ATS mark. Austin Peay just the best in this conference and should have little trouble at a poor Tennessee Martin team this afternoon. Play Austin Peay. |
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01-18-20 | Toledo v. Akron -6 | Top | 99-89 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 45 m | Show |
MAC action here on the hard court this early afternoon has Akron hosting Toledo. The Akron Zips are having a fine season with a 14-3 overall S/U record and 10-5 ATS mark. The Zips are a perfect 4-0 both S/U and ATS so far in conference play. They are coming off a win at Northern Illinois, 72-49 as 2 1/2 point favorites. In fact, so far in their conference games they have won each contest by at least 14 points or more. That will make a tough task here today for a Toledo Rockets team that is just 9-8 S/U and 4-12 ATS on the season. The Rockets are also just 1-3 S/U and 0-4 ATS in conference play. In fact, they have not covered a spread in 10 straight games. I love the hove team here today. Play Akron. |
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01-17-20 | Cavs v. Grizzlies -8 | 109-113 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 52 m | Show | |
The Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the worst teams in the Eastern conference, just third from the bottom with only the Knicks and Hawks below them. The Cavs have also lost two straight games and seven of their last 10. Cleveland is 9-11 ATS on the road this year and being outscored by 12 points per game. Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies are holding onto that 8th spot in the West, just 1 1/2 games ahead of San Antonio and Portland. The Grizzlies are hot though, winning six straight and eight of their last 10 games. The Grizzlies have also covered six straight games and are 13-10 ATS at home. The Grizzlies are the hottest team in the West and I like them today laying the points. Play Memphis. |
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01-17-20 | Fairfield +4 v. Iona | 57-64 | Loss | -109 | 8 h 47 m | Show | |
Metro Atlantic Conference matchup here tonight between Fairfield and Iona. The Fairfield Stags are 7-9 S/U and 11-4 ATS on the season. The Stags have started conference play well, going 3-2 S/U and ATS. They have won two straight games and have covered nine of their last 12 games. Iona having a bad season thus far at 3-8 S/U and 2-9 ATS. The Gaels are 1-3 S/U and ATS in their four conference games. They are coming off a home loss to Niagara, 69-70 as a 8 1/2 point favorite. This team has covered just once in their last seven games. Fairfield getting points here on Friday is a bargain. My number actually has Fairfield as a favorite. I'm taking the visitor tonight. Play Fairfield. |
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01-16-20 | Austin Peay -6 v. SE Missouri State | 84-59 | Win | 100 | 8 h 39 m | Show | |
Ohio Valley Conference action here on Thursday as Austin Peay takes on SE Missouri State. The Austin Peay Govenors are 10-7 on the season and 10-3 ATS. The Govenors are 4-0 S/U and ATS in conference play thus far. They have won two straight conference games on the road including wins at Tennessee Tech and Jacksonville State. They are now 6-3 ATS on the road. SE Missouri State Redhawks are just 4-13 S/U on the season and 5-10 ATS. The Hawks, unlike the Govenors, are 0-4 S/U and 1-3 ATS in conference play. Austin Peay just the much better team here tonight. I'll take the visitor. Play Austin Peay. |
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01-16-20 | Jazz v. Pelicans +5.5 | 132-138 | Win | 100 | 7 h 29 m | Show | |
The Utah Jazz are 3rd in the Western Conference with a 28-12 record. They are also 7-3 their last 10 games. They face the Pelicans tonight who are 15-26 S/U. The Pelicans are also playing well of late with a 7-3 record in their last 10 games. The Pelicans are also 10-2-1 ATS in their last 13 games. They are 9-10 ATS at home this year and being outscored by just 0.4 points per game. Utah is 11-10-1 ATS on the road and outscoring teams by just 1.5 points per game. I like the Pelican here tonight. Both teams have been covering spreads, but the Pelicans keep games close at home while the Jazz are not really outscoring opponents by much on the road. Play New Orleans. |
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01-16-20 | North Texas -6 v. Southern Miss | 72-52 | Win | 100 | 7 h 24 m | Show | |
Conference USA action tonight has Southern Miss hosting North Texas. The North Texas Mean Green are 9-8 S/U and 11-4 ATS on the season. North Texas has been great at covering spreads this year and have covered three straight and nine of their last 10. They are also 3-1 S/U and ATS in their four conference games. They lost their conference opener to Western Kentucky and since have won three straight. Southern Miss has not been having a good season with a 4-13 S/U and 4-10 ATS on the year. They have lost four straight (all conference games) and also have not covered any of those four. They have not been good at home either, 2-3 S/U and ATS in their last five home games. My number has North Texas a double-digit favorite here while the line is around six. That's a play for me here tonight. Take North Texas. |
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01-16-20 | Illinois State v. Drake -7.5 | 74-84 | Win | 100 | 7 h 23 m | Show | |
Missouri Valley Conference play action on tap tonight from Illinois State and Drake. The Illinois State Redbirds are just 6-10 S/U and 5-10 ATS this season. The Birds are also 1-3 S/U and ATS in conference action including three straight losses. They are coming off a loss at Indiana State, 52-65 as 7-point dogs. The Drake Bulldogs are 12-5 S/U and 8-7 ATS this season. The Dogs are 2-2 S/U and ATS in conference play. They have lost both road conference games and won both home games. They beat Indiana State and Loyola Chicago at home with losses at Bradley and Valpo. With Drake at home here tonight I expect them to win this easily over a poor Illinois State game. Play Drake. |
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01-15-20 | Stanford +1 v. UCLA | 74-59 | Win | 100 | 8 h 24 m | Show | |
PAC 12 action here late on Wednesday has Stanford playing Westwood to take on the UCLA Bruins. The Stanford Cardinal having a great season at 14-2 overall, but no national ranking with that record. They have also had an excellent cover mark at 12-4 ATS and 3-1 on the road. The Cardinal are 3-0 both S/U and ATS so far in conference play. UCLA not having the kind of season they are accustomed to having with just an 8-8 S/U and 6-8 ATS record. The Bruins are 1-2 S/U and ATS so far in PAC-12 play. They are coming off a home loss to USC, 57-68. Stanford actually has moved from a small favorite to a small dog here in this game. That's fine for me, I'll take that move and play on the Cardinal. Take Stanford. |
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01-15-20 | Auburn v. Alabama +2 | 64-83 | Win | 100 | 7 h 30 m | Show | |
Late SEC action tonight has Auburn taking on Alabama. The Auburn Tigers put their 15-0 perfect record on the line tonight. Auburn is ranked 4th in the country with that record. However, they are just 8-7 ATS on the year. The Tigers are 3-0 S/U and 2-1 ATS so far in SEC play. They are coming off a home win over Georgia, 82-60. Alabama is just 8-7 S/U on the season. However, the Tide have been a covering machine at 12-3 ATS and 5-1 ATS at home this year. Alabama is 1-2 S/U and 3-0 so far in SEC action. They are also 5-1 S/U and ATS at home with their only loss coming in their season opener to Penn, 80-81. I like Alabama tonight. They cover spreads and they can easily win this game outright on their home court. Take Alabama. |
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01-15-20 | North Dakota v. South Dakota State -8 | Top | 66-87 | Win | 100 | 6 h 24 m | Show |
Summit League action here on Wednesday has the league's top team, South Dakota State, taking on fourth place North Dakota. North Dakota Fighting Hawks lost their last game at Oral Roberts, 73-88. That was the team's second loss in a row. They are now 8-10 S/U and 5-10 ATS on the season. The Hawks have just five home games this year and so far on the road they are 4-9 ATS. The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are tops in the league right now at 4-1 conference record and 12-7 overall. Their only conference loss thus far was their opener at Nebraska-Omaha, 78-81. Since then they are 4-0 in conference both S/U and ATS. That includes their last two road games with wins at Denver and IUP-Fort Wayne. The Rabbits have been a great covering team with four straight covers, seven of 10 and 11 of 13 ATS wins. I like them here tonight to keep their covering ways going. Play South Dakota State. |
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01-15-20 | Pistons v. Celtics -9 | 116-103 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 30 m | Show | |
The Boston Celtics are the 2nd best team in the Eastern conference right now with a 27-11 record. They trail first place Milwaukee by 7-games. It gets tight though from 2nd through6th place with just 3 1/2 game separating those teams. Boston is 16-3 S/U and 11-8 ATS at home this season and outscoring opponents by 9.2 points per game. They will take on a Detroit Pistons team that will have to go on without star Blake Griffin who was recently injured. The Pistons have dropped to 11th in the East with a 14-27 record. The Pistons have lost three straight games and are 0-4 their last four vs the number. They are also just 6-12-2 ATS on the road. The Pistons coming off a OT loss Monday and now playing at Boston. I like the Celtics here in an easy win. Play Boston. |
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01-14-20 | Wyoming v. Nevada -14 | 67-68 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 41 m | Show | |
Mountain West action here tonight has Wyoming playing at Nevada. The Wyoming Cowboys one of the worst teams in the conference. They have lost four straight and 10 of their last 12 games. The Cowboys are also just 7-9 ATS on the year and 3-6-1 ATS their last 10 games. Nevada is 10-7 S/U and 9-7 ATS on the year. The Wolfpack is 3-2 S/U and 2-2-1 ATS in conference play so far. They have lost two straight games, on the road at San Jost and then last time out at Utah State, 7-80. The Pack should get back on track tonight though against a very poor Wyoming team. Play Nevada. |
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01-14-20 | Maryland v. Wisconsin -2.5 | Top | 54-56 | Loss | -106 | 9 h 41 m | Show |
Big 10 action here tonight has number 17 Maryland taking on Wisconsin. The Maryland Terrapins are 13-3 S/U and 7-9 ATS on the season. The Terps are now 3-2 S/U and ATS in Big 10 play. They are coming off a road loss to Iowa, 49-67 as a 1 1/2 point favorite. Wisconsin is 10-6 S/U and 8-8 ATS on the year. The Badgers are 3-2 S/U and ATS in conference play. They are coming off a road win at Penn State, 58-49 as a 4 1/2 point dog. I look for Wisconsin at home to win this game against a Maryland team that could drop from the top 25 after tonight. Play Wisconsin. |
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01-14-20 | Rockets v. Grizzlies +5.5 | 110-121 | Win | 100 | 8 h 52 m | Show | |
Two Western conference teams meet here tonight in Memphis as the Grizzlies host the Houston Rockets. The Rockets are 4th in the West and just a 1/2 game out of 2nd place. The Rockets are 7-3 S/U and 6-4 ATS their last 10 games. The Rockets are coming off a road win at Minnesota, 139-109 as a 11-point favorite. The Memphis Grizzlies are 8th in the West, tied with the Spurs and just 1 1/2 games ahead of both the Blazers and Suns. The Grizzlies have won five straight games and seven of their last 10. The Grizzlies have also covered five straight and are 11-3-1 their last 14 games vs the number. The Grizzlies getting points at home tonight. I like the way the Grizzlies are playing of late. I'll take the points here tonight. Play Memphis. |
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01-14-20 | VCU v. Dayton -8 | 65-79 | Win | 100 | 8 h 41 m | Show | |
Atlantic 10 Conference action tonight has VCU playing at Dayton. VCU is coming off a loss at home to Rhode Island, 56-65. They have also not been a very good team to bettors with a 2-8-1 ATS mark their last 11 games. VCU is also 2-1 S/U and ATS in conference play thus far. The Dayton Flyers are having a very good season at 14-2 S/U and 10-6 ATS. The Flyers are 3-0 S/U and 2-1 ATS in their conference play. They are coming off a home win over U Mass, 88-60 as 19 1/2 point favorites. Dayton is not only tough, but even better at home. I look for a run away win here tonight by the Flyers. Take Dayton. |
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01-14-20 | Jazz -3.5 v. Nets | 118-107 | Win | 100 | 7 h 17 m | Show | |
The Brooklyn Nets have a solid hold on that number 8 spot in the Eastern Conference, 5 1/2 games ahead of 9th place Charlotte. The Nets have won two straight, but lost seven of their last 10 games. They are also 2-7 ATS their last nine games. The Nets are 11-8 ATS at home and outscoring opponents by 1.4 points per game. The Utah Jazz are 3rd in the Western Conference with a 27-12 record. They have won nine straight games heading into tonight. They are also 9-1 ATS their last 10 games. The Jazz are 10-10-1 ATS on the road this year. I like the visitor here tonight, they are red-hot and covering games. Play the Jazz. |
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01-14-20 | Kent State -4 v. Miami-OH | 74-77 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 40 m | Show | |
MAC conference action here tonight has Kent State playing at Miami Ohio. Kent is 13-3 S/U and 8-5 ATS on the season. The Golden Flashes have won threes straight games (all conference games). They are also 2-1 ATS in those games. Miami Ohio Redhawks look to snap a 3-game losing streak. They are also looking for their first win in conference play after going 0-3 to start conference action. The Hawks have not been good vs the number, going 2-8 ATS their last 10 games. Kent laying five here on the road tonight. My own number has Kent about 3-points higher than the line. I'm taking the road team here tonight. Play Kent State. |
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01-13-20 | Pelicans +2 v. Pistons | 117-110 | Win | 100 | 6 h 3 m | Show | |
These two teams come into today's contest with identical 14-26 records. The Pistons currently sit 11th in the East, 4 1/2 games out of that 8th playoff spot. Still plenty of time to go, but the loss of Blake Griffin will definitely hurt this team's chances to move up. The Pistons have lost two straight games and seven of their last 10. Over in the West that same record gets the Pelicans a 14th spot in the conference. Unlike the Pistons, they have won seven of their last 10 games. New Orleans has been playing much better of late though they did get blown out in their last game at Boston, 105-140. Detroit is coming off a home loss to Chicago, 99-108 as a 4-point favorite. The loss of Griffin looks like it has hurt this Pistons team more than thought. I'm siding today with the road team who has won seven of the last 10 games. Play New Orleans. |
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01-12-20 | Spurs +3.5 v. Raptors | 105-104 | Win | 100 | 6 h 25 m | Show | |
A little East vs West action here today as the Raptors host the Spurs. The San Antonio Spurs are 9th right now in the West with a 16-21 record. The Spurs are just 5-12 S/U on the road, but are 7-8-2 ATS and being outscored by just 2.7 ppg. They have also improved vs the number, evidenced by three out of their last four games covering the spread. In addition, they are 8-4 ATS their last 12. The Raptors could be a bit shorthanded here today as power forward Pascal Siakam is questionable with a groin injury. Saikam averages 25.1 points per game and that's tough to replace. I'm taking the visitor in this one plus the points. Play San Antonio. |
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01-12-20 | Wright State -5.5 v. Illinois-Chicago | Top | 72-76 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 32 m | Show |
Horizon League action here today as Illinois Chicago hosts Wright State. Wright State looks to be the class of this conference with their 15-3 S/U record and 9-6 spread mark. The Raiders have won eight straight games including a 5-0 conference record and 3-2 spread conference mark. They face an Illinois Chicago Flames team that is 8th in the conference standings with a 6-12 overall mark, 8-9 spread record and 1-4 S/U conference record. The Flames are burning out these days with four straight losing games. They just got beat bad at home by Northern Kentucky, 52-68 as 1-point dogs. Now they face the best in this conference. I'm a bit surprised that Wright State just a 5.5 point favorite here. My numbers have them all the way up to -12! Take Wright State. |
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01-11-20 | California Baptist +3.5 v. Grand Canyon | 61-57 | Win | 100 | 9 h 16 m | Show | |
Western Athletic Conference contest here on Saturday night as Cal Baptist takes on Grand Canyon. The Baptist Lancers having an excellent season at 12-4 S/U and 11-3 ATS. The Lancers are 2-1 both S/U and ATS thus far in conference play. They have also covered nine of their last 10 games. Grand Canyon Antelopes not having a good year at just 5-10 S/U and 4-9 ATS. The Lopes lost their conference opener at Cal Bakersfield, 62-67. They have covered the spread just once in their last four tries. Grand Canyon a 3 1/2 point favorite here tonight. My numbers have this game at worst at pick with one number coming in at Cal Baptist -4. I'm taking the visitor here tonight. Play Cal Baptist. |
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01-11-20 | Clemson +4 v. North Carolina | 79-76 | Win | 100 | 6 h 46 m | Show | |
ACC action here today has two teams having down seasons looking for a much needed win. The Clemson Tigers football team looks for glory on the gridiron on Monday, but the fans will have something to root for here today at North Carolina on the hard court. Clemson is 1-1 S/U and ATS in ACC play and 7-7 S/U and 8-6 ATS overall. The Tigers are off a win at home over NC State, 81-70. North Carolina had high hopes to the beginning of the season with a national ranking and a 5-0 start. However, a rough early tournament gave them a big loss to Michigan and they went on to lose five of their next six games. They have also lost their last two games, both conference games to start 0-2 in ACC play. The Tar Heels are also bad at covering, going 1-7 their last eight games. Points might be valuable in this one and that's what I'm taking. Play Clemson. |
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01-11-20 | Delaware +2.5 v. Towson | Top | 68-84 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 15 m | Show |
Early Colonial Athletic Association action here on Saturday has Delaware playing at Towson. The Delaware Blue Hens are having a fine season at 12-5 S/U and 10-6 ATS. The Hens are 2-2 S/U and ATS thus far in conference play after winning at James Madison last time out, 80-76. Towson not having a great season at just 8-9 S/U and 8-8 ATS. The Tigers snapped a three game losing streak and opened conference play with three straight losses. They have won their last two games though including last time out at home over Drexel, 89-73. The Blue Hens are the better team and getting some points helps. I'll take the visitor in this one. Play Delaware. |
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01-10-20 | Spurs v. Grizzlies | 121-134 | Win | 100 | 9 h 44 m | Show | |
Two Western conference teams that are pretty much even with each other on the season meet here in Memphis tonight as the Grizzlies host the Spurs. San Antonio is 8th in the West with a 16-20 record and have won two straight and six of their last 10. The Grizzlies are right behind them with a 16-22 record and have won three straight and six of 10. The Spurs are just 5-11 S/U on the road and 7-7-2 ATS. They are being outscored by 2.1 points per game. The Grizzlies have been a good covering team, with a 11-4-1 ATS their last 15 games. They are 10-10 ATS at home. This game basically a pick'em and that means all we need is a win. I'm taking the Grizzlies here at home tonight. Play Memphis. |
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01-10-20 | Heat -3.5 v. Nets | 113-117 | Loss | -103 | 8 h 14 m | Show | |
The Miami Heat might be the surprise of the East this year. The Heat are 2nd in the East with a 27-10 record and ahead of the Celtics, Raptors and Sixers in the standings. They have won two straight and eight of their last 10 games. Miami is 9-9-1 ATS on the road, but being outscored by 3 points per game. The Brooklyn Nets are 8th in the East with a 16-20 record. They are in the midst of a bad streak with seven straight losses. They are 9-8 ATS at home and about even in point differential at home. However, with this losing streak going on and the Heat laying just three-points here tonight, I'm taking the much better team on the road. Play Miami. |
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01-10-20 | Wright State -10 v. IUPU-Indianapolis | 84-70 | Win | 100 | 8 h 39 m | Show | |
Horizon League action here today has Wright State visiting Indiana-Purdue. Wright State Raiders having a great season at 14-3 S/U and 8-6 ATS. The Raiders have won seven straight games and are 4-0 in conference play thus far. They are also 4-2 ATS their last six games. The Raiders are also 5-3 ATS on the road this season. The IUPUI Jaguars not having such a good year at just 4-12 S/U and 6-9 ATS. The Jags are 1-3 S/U and 2-2 ATS thus far in conference play. They did win at Wisconsin Green Bay for their first conference win last game, 93-78. Still, this is not a good Indiana Purdue team and Wright State should have little trouble here tonight. I'm laying the price with the visitor in this one. Play Wright State. |
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01-09-20 | Montana v. Eastern Washington OVER 149 | 90-63 | Win | 100 | 10 h 44 m | Show | |
Big Sky conference play tonight has Montana playing at Eastern Washington. Montana is 7-8 S/U, 5-8 ATS. The Grizzlies are 3-1 S/U and 2-2 in conference play. They are also 2-2 over/under in conference play. Eastern Washington is 9-5 S/U and 7-5 ATS on the season. The Eagles are 2-1 S/U and 0-3 in conference play thus far. The Eagles are a high scoring team, with 70 or more points in nine of their last 10 games with that lone game coming in at 69 points. They also give up points too, with 10 of their last 12 opponents getting 70 or more points against them. I like the over here tonight. I expect both these teams to get their share of points in what should be a high paced contest. Take the OVER. |
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01-09-20 | Arizona v. Oregon -3 | 73-74 | Loss | -101 | 6 h 20 m | Show | |
Two of arguably the best PAC-12 teams meet here on Thursday evening as Oregon hosts Arizona. Arizona is 11-3 S?U and 7-7 ATS on the season. The Wildcats won their conference opener over their rivals from Arizona State, 75-47. Surprisingly though, the Cats are just 2-7 ATS in their last nine games. Oregon is 12-3 S/U and 11-3 ATS on the season. They are 1-1 in conference play, losing at Colorado 65-74 and then winning at Utah, 69-64. Unlike their opponents, they do cover very well. Despite a 2-2 ATS mark their last four games, they have failed to cover just three times in 15 games this season. This should be a great game tonight, but I'm on the home team in this one. Play Oregon. |
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01-09-20 | Cavs +7 v. Pistons | 115-112 | Win | 100 | 8 h 44 m | Show | |
Neither one of these teams are very good, but why in the world is Detroit laying 7-point here tonight. The Pistons are 14-24 S/U and the season and 3-7 their last 10-games. The Cavaliers are 10-27 on the season and 4-6 their last 10 games. The Pistons were dealt a further blow when they lost star Blake Griffin for an indefinite time with knee surgery. Griffin was averaging 15.5 points per game this year for the Pistons. The Cavs are 7-9-1 ATS on the road this year and getting outscored by 12.2 points per game. The Pistons are 8-10 ATS at home and outscoring opponents by just 0.8 points. These teams play a back-to-back series here tonight. The Cavs lost at home to the Pistons on Tuesday, 113-115, but covered the 3 1/2 point line. I feel this is just too many points for a Pistons team that now plays without Griffin. I'm taking the visitor here tonight. Play Cleveland. |
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01-08-20 | Kansas v. Iowa State +5.5 | Top | 79-53 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 2 m | Show |
Big 12 Conference action here tonight as Kansas takes on Iowa State. The 3rd ranked Kansas Jayhawks are 11-2 S/U and 7-5 ATS on the season. The Hawks opened conference play with a win at home over West Virginia, 60-53, but failed to cover the 10 1/2 point favorite line. The Jayhawks are now 1-2 ATS in their last two games. Iowa State is 7-6 S/U and ATS on the season. The Cyclones lost their Big 12 opener at TCU, 79-81 in OT, covering the 3 1/2 point dog line. The Cyclones are 6-1 S/U and 5-2 ATS at home this season. Iowa State getting points at home here tonight as I expec them to give Kansas all they can handle. Play Iowa State. |
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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. |