11-13-21 |
Texas +7.5 v. Gonzaga |
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74-86 |
Loss |
-110 |
25 h 27 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker TEXAS LONGHORNS
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11-13-21 |
George Washington v. UC San Diego +1 |
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55-75 |
Win
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100 |
24 h 18 m |
Show
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11-13-21 |
Eastern Kentucky v. Wisc-Milwaukee -6 |
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77-71 |
Loss |
-105 |
25 h 42 m |
Show
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Taking MILWAUKEE. We like this bunch. EKU a good team. New move to the ASUN. Best 2 guys went transfer portal. Still solid. But lean back with Milwaukee who we had in Game 1. 4* Money Maker MILWAUKEE
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11-13-21 |
Monmouth +5 v. Towson |
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79-71 |
Win
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100 |
24 h 59 m |
Show
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Taking MONMOUTH. Maybe its the Jersey in me, but I like me some King Rice. This is always a tough program. Getting points, sign me up. 4* Money Maker MONMOUTH
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11-13-21 |
Youngstown State v. SE Missouri State -6 |
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97-79 |
Loss |
-108 |
24 h 42 m |
Show
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Taking SE MISSOURI STATE. Didn't play the Penguins as 17 point dogs in their 75-59 loss to Penn State. SEMST comes in off a big win over Missouri State as nearly the same big dog (16) as Youngstown. Let down. I don't think so. Not a big number. And Youngstown is still pretty raw. They scored 59 vs PSU and SE is probably going to want to push it like last game. Penguins shot 39% from the floor, 22-56 and 42% from 3 (10-24). The made a little push and to get within 8 with 6 to play and still nearly lost by 20. PSU shot 6-30 from 3. I think this is a 10pt win for the home team. 4* Money Maker SE MISSOURI STATE
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11-13-21 |
St. Peter's +14 v. St. John's |
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70-91 |
Loss |
-110 |
22 h 35 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker St. PETERS
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11-13-21 |
Howard v. Bradley -7.5 |
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76-64 |
Loss |
-110 |
20 h 42 m |
Show
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Taking BRADLEY. Howard played 5 games and called it quits last December going 1-4. They are 2-0. They beat the District of Columbia Firebirds. Not sure if that is an over 40 rec league team. Howard shot 4-23 from 3 in a 87-59 win - then beat Regents University 118-54. Shot much better overall 59%. But, just cause you paste University on something doesn't mean it's a real school. Bradley at least had a full 12-15 season. They are in off a loss to South Dakota State. Jackrabbits a tough Summit team. Braves get right at home and eat some Bison for a late lunch. 4* Money Maker BRADLEY BRAVES
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11-13-21 |
Air Force +14.5 v. Tulsa |
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59-58 |
Win
|
100 |
19 h 37 m |
Show
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11-13-21 |
Nebraska-Omaha v. Ball State -9 |
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69-73 |
Loss |
-110 |
18 h 40 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker BALL STATE
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11-12-21 |
Indiana State v. Purdue -25.5 |
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67-92 |
Loss |
-110 |
5 h 8 m |
Show
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11-12-21 |
Pennsylvania v. George Mason -6 |
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66-87 |
Win
|
100 |
20 h 25 m |
Show
|
Taking GEORGE MASON. No shame in Penn getting pounded by Florida State. I think the Noles win the ACC. Mason looked good in their first game. And I had Stony and it wasn't even close. When you hit 52% of your shots and the other team hits 34%, you can win by 20. And that is exactly what Mason did. Penn is a team I have pegged in the middle of the Ivy. They have 2 nice young pieces. But lost 3 big ones to graduation. 4* Money Maker GEORGE MASON
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11-12-21 |
Bethune-Cookman v. Middle Tennessee +15 |
Top |
51-71 |
Win
|
100 |
25 h 59 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE
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11-12-21 |
East Tennessee State v. Appalachian State -2.5 |
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67-69 |
Loss |
-110 |
22 h 44 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker APPALACHIAN STATE
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11-12-21 |
Western Kentucky -2.5 v. Minnesota |
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69-73 |
Loss |
-110 |
9 h 49 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker WESTERN KENTUCKY
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11-12-21 |
Eastern Washington v. UC-Davis -8 |
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76-84 |
Push |
0 |
20 h 15 m |
Show
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11-12-21 |
Northern Colorado v. Hawaii +2 |
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81-78 |
Loss |
-105 |
23 h 52 m |
Show
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Taking HAWAII. Ah, the Rainbow Classic. Hawaii faces Hawaii-Hilo and should win by about 20. Northern Colorado (we cashed with) had a dog fight vs Pacific. I'm no weatherman, but I am guessing Northern Colorado in November is a bit chilly. These guys soaking up the sun on a beach. Rainbows always tough at home because of the flight out here so a built in edge. I will not be shocked when this line comes down to PK. Actually a little surprised it wasn't a PK to even Hawaii favored to start. Maybe it's the low hanging fruit game and I have this all wrong. I just think that - No Col rolled out to a 16-0 lead 6 minutes into the game. 5 minutes into the 2nd half, we have 42-41 game and it's a battle. As I write this one, Hawaii was up 21-3 with 10 to go in the first half. Again. One team was pushed to the limit in a back and forth game, and is in a back to back on the road. Give me the home team in this spot. 4* Money Maker HAWAII
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11-11-21 |
Cal-Riverside +10.5 v. Arizona State |
|
66-65 |
Win
|
100 |
20 h 45 m |
Show
|
Taking RIVERSIDE. As much as I like my Big West teams, this is pretty much a fade Arizona State spot. Yeah. They get good recruits and transfers. But there is still one ball. And we saw them have trouble putting away Portland. Those guys with a new coach and transfers from Eastern Washington. Not the talent of ASU imports like - MAC Player of the Year or starters coming in from BC and Illinois State averaging 15ppg. Highlanders will D it up. They come in off ugly game vs San Diego State 66-53. Aztecs a tad better defensively than the Sun Arizona State. I think this one stays within 10. 4* Money Maker CAL RIVERSIDE
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11-10-21 |
Pacific v. Northern Colorado +2.5 |
|
65-67 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 7 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker NORTHERN COLORADO
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11-10-21 |
Florida Atlantic v. New Mexico +2.5 |
Top |
92-99 |
Win
|
100 |
24 h 57 m |
Show
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Taking NEW MEXICO. Trying to figure out how FAU is favored. I know New Mexico had a terrible end to their season last year. Haven't played here in 'The Pit' since February. The fans will be fired up. Not just to see their, but a new coach too boot. With a basketball name like Pitino attached to it. I like some the transfer pieces. Lobos get it done here as home dogs. Outright winner on tap. 5* Best Bet NEW MEXICO LOBOS
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11-09-21 |
Blazers v. Clippers |
|
109-117 |
Win
|
100 |
12 h 8 m |
Show
|
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11-09-21 |
Chattanooga +8.5 v. Loyola Marymount |
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75-64 |
Win
|
100 |
30 h 51 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker CHATTANOOGA
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11-09-21 |
Montana State +15 v. Colorado |
|
90-94 |
Win
|
100 |
26 h 30 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker MONTANTA STATE
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11-09-21 |
UC-Davis +11.5 v. Utah State |
|
72-69 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 7 m |
Show
|
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11-09-21 |
Wisc-Milwaukee -7 v. North Dakota |
|
75-60 |
Win
|
100 |
28 h 6 m |
Show
|
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11-09-21 |
St. Thomas -5 v. Chicago State |
|
72-77 |
Loss |
-108 |
28 h 60 m |
Show
|
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11-09-21 |
Jacksonville State +9.5 v. Wichita State |
|
57-60 |
Win
|
100 |
26 h 40 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker JACKSONVILLE STATE
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11-09-21 |
Marist +3 v. American |
|
73-77 |
Loss |
-110 |
21 h 0 m |
Show
|
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11-09-21 |
UMKC +8.5 v. Minnesota |
|
56-71 |
Loss |
-110 |
21 h 54 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker KANSAS CITY
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11-09-21 |
St Francis PA +6.5 v. George Washington |
|
72-75 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 17 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker ST FRANCIS PA
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11-09-21 |
Niagara v. Xavier -16 |
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60-63 |
Loss |
-110 |
28 h 39 m |
Show
|
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11-09-21 |
Evansville v. Cincinnati -8.5 |
|
43-65 |
Win
|
100 |
27 h 44 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker CINCINNATI
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11-09-21 |
Toledo -3.5 v. Valparaiso |
|
69-61 |
Win
|
100 |
27 h 34 m |
Show
|
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11-09-21 |
Northeastern +8.5 v. Colgate |
|
58-65 |
Win
|
100 |
24 h 17 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker NORTHEASTERN
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11-09-21 |
Towson +3 v. Albany |
|
77-56 |
Win
|
100 |
20 h 58 m |
Show
|
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11-09-21 |
Stony Brook +3 v. George Mason |
|
52-74 |
Loss |
-110 |
20 h 56 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker STONY BROOK
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11-09-21 |
UC San Diego +16.5 v. California |
|
80-67 |
Win
|
100 |
25 h 12 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker SAN DIEGO ---- There will write ups with CBB. But some times, there won't be.
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10-23-21 |
Heat -4 v. Pacers |
|
91-102 |
Loss |
-110 |
7 h 56 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker MIAMI HEAT
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10-20-21 |
Nuggets +6 v. Suns |
|
110-98 |
Win
|
100 |
12 h 54 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker DENVER NUGGETS
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07-20-21 |
Suns v. Bucks -5 |
|
98-105 |
Win
|
100 |
25 h 40 m |
Show
|
Taking the BUCKS. We said we liked them outright in Phoenix and that they would wrap this up in six. Not backing off that. Pressure on the Suns. Chris Paul 2-0 nonsense adding to the pressure. Them not shooting well on the road adding even more pressure. Greek Freak showing why he is an MVP. Bucks as a whole on the road to redeeming themselves after their bubble performance last season. 4* Money Maker MILWAUKEE BUCKS
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07-06-21 |
Bucks +6 v. Suns |
|
105-118 |
Loss |
-105 |
11 h 59 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker MILWAUKEE BUCKS
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06-23-21 |
Hawks v. Bucks -8 |
|
116-113 |
Loss |
-110 |
8 h 3 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker MILWAUKEE BUCKS
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06-20-21 |
Hawks v. 76ers -6.5 |
|
103-96 |
Loss |
-107 |
9 h 37 m |
Show
|
Taking the SIXERS. They have failed us the last couple times we have bet on them. We will come back for Game 7. I still think this line is too high. We have seen Philly blow multiple leads. And not just a couple point leads. Record book forever leads. Now- That tells us that Philly is superior and should roll over Atlanta. But also they lack focus and completely fall apart. I'm never the guy to say someone has something to prove and should be bet on. But if there was a team and some players and a coach with something prove - well this Sixers team is it. 4* Money Maker PHILADELPHIA 76ers
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06-17-21 |
Nets +5.5 v. Bucks |
|
89-104 |
Loss |
-101 |
24 h 58 m |
Show
|
Taking the NETS. I mean. Honestly, why is this line so high. Part of me wants to grab the Bucks. Like I said the other night. Why is the line so low? Granted. It came down, but that was after the Harden news broke. Milwaukee did blow a 16pt lead with Harden shooting 1-10 and Harris 2-11. KD had a game for the record books. But normally that is done in a losing effort. I am assuming this line is this high because Bucks have to win right? I mean, when you have to win, you win. Well poop in one hand and hope in the other, see what fills up first. I'll grab the points and also look to the under again. 4* Money Maker BROOKLYN NETS
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06-16-21 |
Clippers v. Jazz -2.5 |
|
119-111 |
Loss |
-108 |
25 h 32 m |
Show
|
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06-16-21 |
Hawks v. 76ers -6 |
|
109-106 |
Loss |
-105 |
22 h 10 m |
Show
|
Taking the SIXERS. Time for Philly to rise to the occasion. Total meltdown last game and we went right down the tubes with them. Bottom line- Sixers the better team. Get it done. 4* Money Maker PHILADELPHIA 76ers
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06-15-21 |
Bucks v. Nets +4 |
|
108-114 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 3 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker BROOKLYN NETS
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06-14-21 |
76ers -3 v. Hawks |
|
100-103 |
Loss |
-110 |
23 h 21 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker PHILADLEPHIA 76ers
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06-13-21 |
Nets -1.5 v. Bucks |
|
96-107 |
Loss |
-110 |
64 h 18 m |
Show
|
Taking the NETS. As bad as they played, they nearly won. Can't play any worse. 4* Money Maker BROOKLYN NETS
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06-10-21 |
Clippers +3 v. Jazz |
|
111-117 |
Loss |
-103 |
25 h 5 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker LA CLIPPERS
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06-10-21 |
Nets +4 v. Bucks |
|
83-86 |
Win
|
100 |
56 h 20 m |
Show
|
Taking the NETS. I know the Bucks will come all out here. Maybe look at the over here. But give me Brooklyn getting the points here. Won't be an outright win like our Hawks in Game 1, but will I be shocked if it gets there, no. KD and Kyrie best players on the floor right now. 4* Money Maker BROOKLYN NETS
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06-08-21 |
Clippers +3 v. Jazz |
|
109-112 |
Push |
0 |
4 h 39 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker LA CLIPPERS
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06-08-21 |
Hawks v. 76ers -6.5 |
|
102-118 |
Win
|
100 |
1 h 4 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker PHILADELPHIA 76ers
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06-07-21 |
Nuggets +4 v. Suns |
|
105-122 |
Loss |
-100 |
75 h 46 m |
Show
|
Taking the NUGGETS. Great series by Phoenix. I said during the Mid Day Money show it would have a been a total disaster if they didn't win a game the rest of the series after going up 1-0. They took care of the Lakers. But, we all know that no AD helped the cause a bit. LeBron being a baby with zero heart also helps a bit. Not that I am taking away from the series win. Phoenix went for the kill early and it was over. Now here come the Nuggets. A pretty good team in their own right. They were a nice ML winner for us in Portland to close things out. This is a complete team. I will be Denver all series long. 4* Money Maker DENVER NUGGETS
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06-05-21 |
Bucks v. Nets -3.5 |
|
107-115 |
Win
|
100 |
48 h 15 m |
Show
|
Taking the NETS. Give me some Brooklyn here. I think they toyed with Celtics last round. Bucks came in with a chip on their shoulder facing the Heat and made easy work dismissing them. A little bigger challenge here. I just think the Nets have too much fire power. Will we be shocked if there are 4 guys on the court after the game Saturday night with 40+ points each? Heck no. Brooklyn, unlike the Clippers and Lakers scoring tandems - these guys who haven't played much together have zero problem lighting up the scoreboard. Let's also look at the OVER in this Game 1 also. 4* Money Maker BROOKLYN NETS
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06-03-21 |
Nuggets +5 v. Blazers |
|
126-115 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 7 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker DENVER NUGGETS
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05-27-21 |
Nuggets +4 v. Blazers |
|
120-115 |
Win
|
100 |
49 h 29 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker DENVER NUGGETS
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05-25-21 |
Lakers v. Suns +2 |
|
109-102 |
Loss |
-103 |
47 h 10 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker PHOENIX SUNS
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05-25-21 |
Celtics v. Nets -9.5 |
|
108-130 |
Win
|
100 |
45 h 39 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker BROOKLYN NETS
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05-22-21 |
Blazers v. Nuggets -2 |
|
123-109 |
Loss |
-110 |
120 h 59 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker DENVER NUGGETS
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05-22-21 |
Celtics v. Nets -7.5 |
|
93-104 |
Win
|
100 |
47 h 44 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker BROOKLYN NETS
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05-22-21 |
Heat +5 v. Bucks |
|
107-109 |
Win
|
100 |
41 h 45 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker MIAMI HEAT
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05-19-21 |
Warriors v. Lakers -4.5 |
|
100-103 |
Loss |
-108 |
47 h 21 m |
Show
|
|
05-18-21 |
Hornets v. Pacers -3.5 |
|
117-144 |
Win
|
100 |
34 h 31 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker INDIANA PACERS
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05-12-21 |
Wizards v. Hawks -5.5 |
|
116-120 |
Loss |
-110 |
21 h 26 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker ATLANTA HAWKS
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04-05-21 |
Baylor v. Gonzaga -4.5 |
Top |
86-70 |
Loss |
-108 |
45 h 10 m |
Show
|
Taking GONZAGA. Not going to overreact to Saturday games. Baylor rolls. Gonzaga survives OT. Look. First time Bears are a dog all season. We can say how we should take them. 2 losses on the year. One, to Kansas when they were just getting their legs back after their Covid break. And in the Big 12 tourney where they shot under 40 from the field and 20% from 3. You won't be any good teams like that. And then the Zags laying the shortest number for them this year since opening -4 vs Kansas and winning 102-90. I couldn't believe the way UCLA was keeping up with these guys and shooting nearly 60% for the game. That won't get you a title and undefeated season. This line has dropped a full point since coming out. I think the people are forgetting the entire season for the Zags. Size inside a big edge for Gonzaga. Bears will be firing away from 3 all night. Should be a wild one. That said, let's look at Gonzaga vs 'Big Time Conferences' -After taking care of UCLA, Zags now 14-1 vs 'power' conference teams last 15 games. Team and Win Margin - UCLA (3), USC (19), Creighton (18), Oklahoma (16), Virginia (22), Iowa (11), West Virginia (5), Auburn (23) and Kansas (12) this season. Oh, the shortened Covid Season? - Wins at Arizona, Washington and Texas A&M. Home win over North Carolina. Neutral win over Oregon, loss against Michigan. Let's add in a 71-65 loser to North Carolina in the 2017 National Championship. A game tied 65-65 with 1.40 remaining, Mark Few knows how to handle the pressure. 5* Best Bet GONZAGA BULLDOGS
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04-03-21 |
UCLA v. Gonzaga -13.5 |
|
90-93 |
Loss |
-105 |
92 h 12 m |
Show
|
Taking GONZAGA. We lost by fading UCLA last game, but we will do it again here in the Final Four. Zero chance that the Zags shoot like Michigan. Michigan couldn't hit a 3. Couldn't hit a FT. Bruins shoot 39% and win. Crazy. Did you happen to catch the game before it though? We had a Best Bet there. We will run it back again here on this bunch. First Four to Final Four. Great story. But, they are fairy tales for a reason. Zags and Baylor have been on a collision coarse all year. I said I would lay anything short of 20 with Gonzaga vs any team not named Baylor, Illinois or Michigan. And I am doing it here. 4* Money Maker GONZAGA
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04-03-21 |
Houston v. Baylor -4.5 |
Top |
59-78 |
Win
|
100 |
104 h 56 m |
Show
|
Taking BAYLOR. This is a tough one since we have been so high on Houston since their AAC Tourney run and Championship win. I have said how good on both sides of the ball these guys are. But, always a but, as we just saw in them giving away a monster lead the other night - the offense can go missing. I mean, hats off for shooting 32% from the field and still, nearly cover. We have seen 3 crisp games from them lately. Over Cincy in the AAC Championship, running roughshod over Cleveland State, and the Syracuse game. We saw the Orange shooting regression coming and cashed. We didn't see the Oregon State let's not play for 17 minutes coming from our side. Rutgers game I toss up to a clunker. You can't take off 3 minutes against Baylor. This team will be all over you. I said at the start of the NCAAs this Bears team is very good. They have unfinished business from last year to attend to. It seems like Gonzaga/Baylor was what we have been expecting since December. As I write this Tuesday morning we don't even know who the other 2 Final Four teams are. Cougars are 28-3. This is by far, the best team they have seen all season. We can talk about the seeds they faced to get here. Overall schedule is no contest. Baylor, battle tested. I am not sure how Houston responds to a huge step-up in opponent today. 5* Best Bet BAYLOR BEARS
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04-02-21 |
Bucks v. Blazers +3.5 |
|
127-109 |
Loss |
-105 |
23 h 51 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS
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03-30-21 |
UCLA v. Michigan -6.5 |
|
51-49 |
Loss |
-107 |
22 h 43 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker MICHIGAN WOLVERINES
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03-30-21 |
USC v. Gonzaga -9 |
Top |
66-85 |
Win
|
100 |
43 h 50 m |
Show
|
Taking GONZAGA. We had USC last game. But this team has been really playing over it's head lately. Let's start vs Kanas. We had USC there also. But, 11-18 on 3s, 32-56 FG good for 59%. Over Oregon. 10-17 3pts, 57%! Another 31-54 57% FG game. 10-12 from FT line. Are you kidding me? They are a 64% FT team on the season, 34% from deep. I said way back I would lay 15-20 with the Zags vs really anyone but Baylor, Michigan, Illinois. And I stand by that. USC has had a nice run, and a nice season. But Gonzaga has too many bodies, to much talent for the Trojans. Zags by double digits, probably by 13+. 5* Best Bet GONZAGA
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03-29-21 |
Arkansas v. Baylor -7 |
|
72-81 |
Win
|
100 |
46 h 56 m |
Show
|
Taking BAYLOR. I'll be honest. I had an entire write up done on how I think this can be a 3-6 point game. It really all came down to the rebounding of Arkansas. We split by having both of these guys Saturday. A big 10* win on Baylor, a 8* loser on the Razorbacks. And this isn't to simply fade off that loss. It is what we have seen all tournament from Arkansas. Which is, to rally from down double digits. You can pull that off against Colgate and Oral Roberts. You aren't getting away with that vs a team like Baylor who is an elite program. I think people forget about how good this defense is because everyone loves the 3 ball. Well, they didn't bring that in a suitcase last game, and still won by 10. This team can do it inside or out. And, they will force turnovers. Arkansas still a young bunch at the guard position. I think they TOs for some easy baskets. Bears double, or even triple their 3 ball count from last game. Much more confident in a 10pt Baylor win, than taking the points and thinking Razorbacks keep it within 4-6. 5* Best Bet BAYLOR BEARS
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03-29-21 |
Oregon State v. Houston -8.5 |
|
61-67 |
Loss |
-107 |
42 h 23 m |
Show
|
Taking HOUSTON. I think the Ball, or in this case, the Big Dance, is ending for CinderFella. We made some money on the Beavers, now it is time to move on. They do have some size here, but Houston is scrappy. This is an underrated team, 27-3! I have said on the daily show since Conference Tournaments began. This team is one of the top offense/defense efficient teams in the country. I think this line is right around where it should at 8/9 points. And you can argue that taking the points would be the 'sharp' move since Oregon State is playing well. They are a 12 seed for a reason. They are here off a miracle run in the PAC 12 tourney. Houston has been sitting in the Top 10 all season. Maybe I am a bit biased on the Cougars. We have seen them in top form crushing Cincy and Cleveland State recently. We saw a ho-hum, we somehow pulled it out game vs Rutgers. We saw some ugly vs Syracuse and they still won by 16. I'm riding them again. 4* Money Maker HOUSTON COUGARS
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03-28-21 |
Oregon v. USC -2 |
|
68-82 |
Win
|
100 |
122 h 21 m |
Show
|
Taking USC. We loved us Oregon and had USC last time these games played. Both playing very well right now. But going back to their regular season matchup. USC wins 72-58, and that was going 7-17 (41%) from 3. That isn't a terrible number. They were 11-25 from 3 against Iowa, 55% FG overall. Trojans bring a bit of a better defense. Ducks also had no answer for Garza inside who put on a show, 14-20, 3-4 3pts 37 points and 9 boards. The Mobley's arent' Garza, but the inside game will be a big edge for USC here. 4* Money Maker USC
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03-28-21 |
UCLA v. Alabama -5.5 |
Top |
88-78 |
Loss |
-114 |
120 h 6 m |
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Taking ALABAMA. Time for CinderFella to exit the ball. UCLA has treated us very nicely this tournament. The clock is ready to strike 12, or 7pm on Sunday night. Tide will win this one going away. It would be great if it goes like our last 10* Money Bomb when Alabama rolled the Terps on Monday night. Although almost hitting 100 points might be out of the question, Tide pull away in the 2nd half. UCLA really got a nice break in Round 2 vs Abilene and not Texas. I can't see them keeping up today. 10* Money Bomb ALABAMA
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03-28-21 |
Florida State +3 v. Michigan |
Top |
58-76 |
Loss |
-110 |
118 h 56 m |
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Taking FLORIDA STATE. I thought that Michigan would get picked off last game. They are a talented bunch. But I am on the 'Noles. I thought these guys have been a solid unit all season. I do have a Final Four future on them. As they say, hedging is for gardeners. I thought they were good enough to get to start the tournament. My thoughts have not changed. 5* Best Bet FLORIDA STATE
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03-28-21 |
Creighton v. Gonzaga -13.5 |
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65-83 |
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100 |
6 h 10 m |
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03-27-21 |
Oral Roberts v. Arkansas -11 |
Top |
70-72 |
Loss |
-110 |
96 h 47 m |
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Taking ARKANSAS. It does hurt going against our squad. We have been on this bunch since their Summit League Conference tournament. We said to grab them as a dog to win it. And they delivered cash hand over fist. They have delivered again here in the NCAAs. But this bank account is about to run dry. Time to find a new source of income. One - rebounding. Oral can't compete vs the Hogs. These guys played in December. Rebounding edge 54-25. Oh, Oral did sport a nice 40-30 half-time lead on the road. 57-36 in the second half and Oral did pull out a cover. They have managed to pull off not 1, but 2 big upsets while being out rebounded 68-50. You can't keep shooting 11-35 and 10-30 from 3 and expect to win or lose by 3 every game. You will meet a team that will run you out of the building. Especially when your 2 top guys have played every minute of your 2 games, 1 being an OT game. Shots will be short - Arkansas rebounds, off to the races. Razorbacks by 20. After beating SEC buddy Florida, the 2 seed Buckeyes, and, holding a 10pt road lead over them, not a chance that Arkansas takes this team lightly. 8* Sure Shot ARKANSAS
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03-27-21 |
Villanova v. Baylor -6.5 |
Top |
51-62 |
Win
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100 |
137 h 3 m |
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Taking BAYLOR. Again all in on these guys. What have we seen out of Nova. A win over Winthrop that was tight. And them throttling North Texas. Bears by double digits and it won't be close. 10* Money Bomb BAYLOR BEARS
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03-27-21 |
Memphis v. Colorado State +4 |
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90-67 |
Loss |
-109 |
17 h 58 m |
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4* Money Maker COLORADO STATE
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03-26-21 |
Suns v. Raptors +4.5 |
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104-100 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 0 m |
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4* Money Maker TORONTO RAPTORS
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03-25-21 |
Boise State v. Memphis -4.5 |
Top |
56-59 |
Loss |
-109 |
57 h 46 m |
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03-24-21 |
Coastal Carolina v. Pepperdine -4.5 |
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61-84 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 55 m |
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03-23-21 |
Pepperdine -4 v. Bellarmine |
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82-71 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 43 m |
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4* Money Maker PEPPERDINE
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03-22-21 |
USC v. Kansas |
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85-51 |
Win
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100 |
48 h 32 m |
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03-22-21 |
Maryland v. Alabama -4.5 |
Top |
77-96 |
Win
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100 |
45 h 44 m |
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Taking ALABAMA. Maybe this is the too good to be true, low hanging fruit line. I just think Bama is better. Probably 7-10 points better. This team is 21-6, lost to 1 bad team in Stanford early in the year. Top dogs in the SEC. And the Terps lost to Penn State twice! 9th in the Big 10. If I go down, I'll go down. But I would be shocked if the Tide don't pull away by double digits here. 10* Money Bomb ALABAMA
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03-22-21 |
LSU +5 v. Michigan |
Top |
78-86 |
Loss |
-108 |
48 h 58 m |
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Taking LSU. So these guys hurt us the other day, but we will dust off a loss and move on. Michigan will feel the loss of Livers here. As I said before, LSU a bit of up and down team. While Wolverines have been steady the entire season. When you're missing a guy like this though, when the talent level rises each additional game, that loss is tough to overcome. For as bad as LSU started, you have to be impressed with the way the still put up the points they did. I didn't think Michigan would make it to the Final Four. This is their first challenge. Tigers can win this one outright. Will sprinkle some ML also on this one. 5* Best Bet LSU
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03-22-21 |
Ohio +5.5 v. Creighton |
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58-72 |
Loss |
-109 |
28 h 2 m |
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03-22-21 |
Oregon +5.5 v. Iowa |
Top |
95-80 |
Win
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100 |
22 h 4 m |
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Taking OREGON. Give me the Ducks here. I think is too many points for Iowa to give. Granted, these guys can score. But Oregon has been a solid team all year. We see a few PAC 12 teams showing up in the second round. I think the conference gets a bad knock because these guys have some wins under their belts. We saw Ohio State go down, and as I write this my Illini future is ready to be used as toilet paper as they trail Loy Chi by 9 with 3 to go. Inflated line to me for some odd reason. 5* Best Bet OREGON
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03-21-21 |
Oral Roberts +7.5 v. Florida |
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81-78 |
Win
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100 |
49 h 24 m |
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4* Money Maker ORAL ROBERTS
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03-21-21 |
Rutgers v. Houston -8.5 |
Top |
60-63 |
Loss |
-100 |
32 h 35 m |
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Taking HOUSTON. Now. I do love some Rutgers. It's my home state. This team is a pretty decent squad. But, always a but, talent level not ready for a Sweet 16 run. We have Michigan State, the Boilermakers, and Ohio State all take dives early this tournament. I was wrong on Wiscy. Thought that NC would flip that final score on them. Not going to be wrong here. Rutgers at home in the RAC. A different game. They gave the Illini and Michigan some tough games. But this Cougar team is really rolling right now. Toss out grinders vs Memphis and we are staring at 20 and 30pt wins. This defense is humming. The offense is rolling. If Houston doesn't win by 12, I would be shocked. 8* Sure Shot HOUSTON COUGARS
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03-21-21 |
Texas Tech v. Arkansas |
Top |
66-68 |
Loss |
-110 |
48 h 14 m |
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Taking TEXAS TECH. We liked this defense and team most of the season. Not going to get off them here. Big 12 better at the top than SEC. A couple bottom feeders in each. But give me the overall body of work here on both teams. And I am all over the Red Raiders. 5* Best Bet TEXAS TECH
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03-21-21 |
Syracuse v. West Virginia -3.5 |
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75-72 |
Loss |
-109 |
22 h 9 m |
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Taking WEST VIRGINIA. Again, like Wisconsin. Not a chance that the team shoots like last game. Or, Buddy goes like a stud. I like the Over a bit here also. But I think WVA is a superior team. I thought this line should be 2 points higher. Give me the small faves here. 4* Money Maker WEST VIRGINIA
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03-21-21 |
Wisconsin v. Baylor -5.5 |
Top |
63-76 |
Win
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100 |
41 h 54 m |
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Taking BAYLOR. Absolutely no way that Wiscy shoots 50% from 3 or 51% from the field the entire game. Not happening. Baylor is tough team. Lots of length. Better D than Carolina. I didn't think Wiscy should have even made the tourney. We have seen Ohio State go down. Purdue losing in OT. Michigan State bounced. Baylor should run these guys out of the state today. 10* Money Bomb BAYLOR BEARS
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03-20-21 |
Missouri +2 v. Oklahoma |
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68-72 |
Loss |
-105 |
74 h 24 m |
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Taking MISSOUR. Sooners come in with losses in 5 of 6. The win, 2-21 Iowa State. Who, we had plus the points and a nice cover on the video. The Tigers - an uneven year for sure. Opened the year beating tourney teams Oral Roberts, Wichita, Oregon, Liberty and Illinois! Also beat Arkansas and Alabama. You would think this is a Top 5 team. But, some bad losses. In this spot, I will grab them since they have clearly played and beaten, superior foes. 5* Best Bet MISSOURI
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03-20-21 |
Ohio +9 v. Virginia |
Top |
62-58 |
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100 |
141 h 25 m |
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03-20-21 |
UC-Santa Barbara +8.5 v. Creighton |
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62-63 |
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100 |
140 h 1 m |
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5* Best Bet UC SANTA BARBARA
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03-20-21 |
St Bonaventure +1 v. LSU |
Top |
61-76 |
Loss |
-110 |
138 h 15 m |
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Taking the BONNIES. Not buying LSU. Don't be fooled by a last second loss. This team is soft and gives up points. Zero respect for the A10 here. Bonnies crash the glass and can rebound. They play solid defense. Give me the A10 Champs. 10* Money Bomb ST BONAVENTURE
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03-20-21 |
Georgetown v. Colorado -4.5 |
Top |
73-96 |
Win
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100 |
111 h 58 m |
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Taking COLORADO. Everyone loving the Hoyas. And why not. Big East Champs. Upsets galore. Killed us by blowing out Creighton. But I think reality strikes. No glass slipper for CinderFella here. Ewing totally overachieving right now. Team picked last for Big East. And here we are - 13-12 Conference Champs. I think PAC 12 was a little under-rated this year. Give me the Buffs. 5* Best Bet COLORADO BUFFALOS
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03-19-21 |
Winthrop +6.5 v. Villanova |
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63-73 |
Loss |
-110 |
122 h 29 m |
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03-19-21 |
North Texas v. Purdue -7 |
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78-69 |
Loss |
-115 |
94 h 22 m |
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Taking PURDUE. Mean Green in off a truly ugly game in the CUSA Championship. At one point in 2nd half, were outscored 22-9. Had early lead erased. Battled back down 4 late. Tough OT win. Poor FT shooting and lack of size will be exposed vs solid Big 10 team. Add in this is a quasi-home game for Purdue, and for that, any Big 10 teams, have to believe Boilermakers get a 10pt win here. 4* Money Maker PURDUE
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