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02-16-24 | New Mexico v. San Diego State -6 | 70-81 | Win | 100 | 11 h 38 m | Show | |
New Mexico @ San Diego State 10:00 PM ET Game# 895-896 Play On: San Diego State -6.0 This line jumped right off the board to me. This is an extremely heavy line in my professional opinion where the oddsmakers and sportsbooks are making the underdog New Mexico Lobos (20-5) a very enticing option to wager on. Especially considering when these teams played at New Mexico on 1/13 the Lobos walked away with an 88-70 blowing win while easily covering as a 3.5-point favorite. It must be noted, San Diego State possesses an extremely strong home court where they’ve gone 12-0 this season and with an average victoy margin of 17.0 points per game. Furthermore, they’ve covered in 6 of their last 7 at home with all coming as a favorite and won by 15.7 points per contest. The tables will turn in this 2nd matchup between 2 Mountain West Conference teams that barring something unforeseen will be in the NCAA Tournament. I’m going against public perception in this one and give me San Diego State plus points. |
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02-15-24 | California v. Washington State -8.5 | 65-84 | Win | 100 | 6 h 15 m | Show | |
California @ Washington State 10:00 PM ET Game# 823-824 Play On Washington State -8.5 Washington State is a red-hot 8-1 SU & 7-2 ATS during their previous 9 games. That includes 3-0 SU&ATS in their last 3 at home and with an average victory margin of 11.2 points per game. The Cougars will be playing with revenge stemming from an earlier season loss at California. During the past 3 seasons, Washington State is 6-0 SU&ATS at home when playing with same season revenge with an average victory margin of 16.3 points per game. Give me Washington State minus points. |
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02-15-24 | Memphis +1.5 v. North Texas | 66-76 | Loss | -120 | 4 h 17 m | Show | |
Memphis @ North Texas 8:00 PM ET Game# 761-762 Play On: Memphis +1.5 North Texas is a solid team which plays very good defense. However, their offensive game leaves much to be desired. The Mean Green have lost 4 of their last 5 which included home defeats versus UAB and South Florida. This is a very talented Memphis team whichg by all accounts has underachieved up until this point. Nevertheless, after hitting rock bottom during a 0-4 SU&ATS stretch, they rebounded to go win their last 3. Memphis is a more than respectable 6-3 in true road games which includes quality wins at Missouri, VCU, and Texas A&M. The Tigers have allowed 30 points or fewer in the 1st half in each of their previous 3 games. Memphis has gone a perfect 12-0 SU over the past 3 season after allowing 30 points or less during the first half of each of their previous 2 contests and won by an average of 12.1 points per occurrence. I’ll take Memphis in this one. |
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02-14-24 | Western Carolina v. Samford -7.5 | 62-88 | Win | 100 | 7 h 4 m | Show | |
Western Carolina @ Samford 9:00 ET Game# 701-702 Play On: Samford -7.5 Samford is 14-0 SU at home this season with a decisive average victory margin of 20.8 points per game. Since losing their first 2 games of the season, Samford has gone a sizzling hot 22-1. The Bulldogs have shot 46% or better in each of their previous 5 games. Samford is a perfect 11-0 SU&ATS this season after shooting 47% or better during each of their previous 3 contests and won by a substantial margin of 18.4 points per game. The Bulldogs are a perfect 4-0 ATS this season as a single-digit home favorite and won by 13.3 points per game. Samford has scored 75 points or more in each of their previous 5 games and Western Carolina is coming off a 79-46 blowout win over Mercer. College Basketball favorites like Samford that have scored 75 points or more during each of their previous 5 games, and is facing an opponent like Western Carolina who’s coming off a win by 30 points or more, resulted in those favorites going 33-10 ATS (76.7%) throughout the previous 5 season. The average line in those 43 contests was 8.0 which is almost identical to the number in this matchup. Give me Samford minus points. |
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02-14-24 | Massachusetts +4.5 v. Richmond | 69-59 | Win | 100 | 5 h 5 m | Show | |
Massachusetts @ Richmond 7:00 PM ET Game# 661-662 Play On: Massachusetts +4.5 This line makes little sense to me. We have a Richmond team that’s 12-0 SU & 11-1 ATS at home this season. Then we have a UMass team that’s only 1-5 SU in true road games this season. Furthermore, Richmond is 9-1 in conference play while UMass is a mediocre 6-5. Yet, Richmond is only a 4.5-point home favorite. This looks to good to be true when it comes to taking Richmond as a small home favorite. When that occurs, I tend to go the opposite direction and that’s precisely wh I’m going to do here. Give me Massachusetts plus points. |
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02-13-24 | LSU v. Florida -9.5 | 80-82 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 30 m | Show | |
LSU @ Florida 8:00 PM ET Game# 627-628 Play On: Florida -9.5 These appears to me as a heavy line in which the sportsbooks are begging you to take the double-digit underdog. I’m not accepting that seemingly alluring invitation. Florida has won their last 4 conference home games by 12.7 points per contest. Florida has averaged 88.9 points scored per game at home while shooting 49% and went to the free throw line an alarmingly high 26 times per contest. LSU is 0-4 SU in their last 4 conference away contests and lost by 14.5 points per game. During their last 5 overall, LSU allowed 89.6 points per game while opponents shot 46% from the field and 38.6% from 3-point territory, and opponents averaged 24 free throw attempts per contest. Give me Florida minus points. |
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02-13-24 | Thunder v. Magic +3 | 127-113 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 16 m | Show | |
Thunder @ Magic 7:30 PM ET Game# 501-502 Play On: Orlando +3.0 Orlando is 3-0 SU&ATS in their last 3 at home with an average margin of victory of 12.3 points per game. Orlando will be playing on 2 days rest and each of their previous 2 were at home. Since the start of last season, Orlando is 7-1 SU at home after playing each of their previous 2 at home, and they outscored their opponents in those 8 contests by 10.4 points per game. Conversely, Oklahoma City is 0-3 SU&ATS in their last 3 on the road and all came as a favorite while they were outscored by 19.7 points per contest. Give me the Magic plus points. |
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02-10-24 | Baylor v. Kansas -6.5 | 61-64 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 27 m | Show | |
Baylor @ Kansas 6:00 ET Game# 769-770 Play On: Kansas -6.5 Kansas will be in a sour mood after losing on the road to in-state rival Kansas State 75-70 in their previous game. We must keep in mind, that contest took place just 2 days after Kansas turned in a flawless performance in a convincing win over #5 Houston. The Jayhawks are 4-0 SU & 3-1 ATS this season immediately following a loss and with an average victory margin of 13.7 points per game. The Jayhawks are also a perfect 12-0 at home this season with a sizable point per game differential of +16.4. Kansas has won their last 3 at home versus Baylor and by an average decisive margin of 17.7 points per game despite being just a small favorite on 2 of those occasions and an underdog on another. As good as Baylor is, their defensive play over their previous 5 games has been extremely shaky. During that span they’ve allowed opponents to shoot a combined 49.5% from and filed and an alarmingly high 44.1% from 3-point range. That shapes up as problematic against a Kansa team that at home this season has shot 53.3% from the field and made an excellent 41.3% of their 3-point shot attempts. This is another example of a heavy line that reeks of sportsbooks pleading with you to take the nationally ranked hefty underdog. I’m not taking the bait. Give me Kansas minus points. |
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02-10-24 | Houston v. Cincinnati +5.5 | 67-62 | Win | 100 | 5 h 26 m | Show | |
Houston @ Cincinnati 4:00 PM ET Game# 697-698 Play On: Cincinnati +5.5 Every avid college basketball fan knows how good Houston is defensively. However, Cincinnati is #17 nationall in adjusted defensive efficiency. The Bearcats are also the top 3-point shooting team during Big 12 Conference play. Cincinnati has suffered 5 conference losses this season, but all of them came by 5 points or fewer. The Bearcats also come in with momentum and confidence after knocking off #23 Texas Tech on the road in their previous game. Give me Cincinnati plus points. |
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02-10-24 | TCU v. Iowa State -7.5 | 59-71 | Win | 100 | 4 h 32 m | Show | |
TCU @ Iowa State 2:00 PM ET Game# 669-670 Play On: Iowa State -7.5 TCU is a very good team so this appears to be a heavy line which screams of the sportsbooks begging you to take the underdog. I am going to turn down their kind gesture and opt for the much smarter money going on the home favorite. Iowa State is 13-0 SU at home this season with a massive point per game differential of +29.7. Included in those home victories were wins over #4 Kansas and #5 Houston. Iowa State won 73-72 at TCU earlier this season in a game they forced 27 Horned Frogs turnovers. That’s nothing new for an Iowa State team that ranks #2 nationally in forcing turnover. The Cyclones have forced opponents into turnovers in 26.1 of their offensive possessions this season. Iowa State is also #4 nationally in adjusted defensive efficiency. Give me Iowa State minus points. |
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02-09-24 | Dayton v. VCU +1.5 | 47-49 | Win | 100 | 9 h 51 m | Show | |
Dayton @ VCU 7:00 PM ET Game# 885-886 Play On: VCU +1.5 This isn’t as much about disliking Dayton in this matchup, but more about liking VCU in this specific spot. After all, Dayton (21-3) is ranked #19 nationally and have won 16 of their last 17 games. Their only loss in that stretch came at Richmond just recently. That’s the same Richmond team that suffered their only conference loss last week at VCU. VCU is 7-1 SU&ATS in their last 8 games. Their lone defeat in that successful run came at St. Bonaventure in a game they blew a 20-point 2nd half lead. Additionally, they allowed just 60.0 points per game in those 8 contests and held opponents to a combined 36.8% shooting from the field. On the offensive side, VCU has made an impressive 40.4% of their 3-point shot attempts and went 84.6% from the free throw line over their previous 5 games. Give me VCU in this one. |
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02-08-24 | Arizona v. Utah +6 | 105-99 | Push | 0 | 8 h 27 m | Show | |
Arizona @ Utah 8:00 PM ET Game# 817-818 Play On: Utah +6.0 Arizona is a legitimate national title contender. However, they’re a bit vulnerable in conference away games. The #8 Wildcats have suffered road losses to unranked teams such as Stanford, Oregon State, and Washington State. As a matter of fact, all 5 losses by Arizona this season have come either on a neutral floor or true road game. Conversely, Utah is 0-5 SU&ATS in conference away games. However, they’re a perfect 12-0 SU & 8-4 ATS at home with an average victory margin 18.0 points per game. They’ll also be out to revenge a 92-73 loss at Arizona earlier this season. Give me Utah plus points. |
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02-07-24 | Southern Illinois v. Drake -10 | 88-92 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 47 m | Show | |
Southern Illinois @ Drake 8:00 PM ET Game# 713-714 Play On: Drake -10.0 Drake (18-5/9-3) is coming off a 75-67 loss at Missouri Valley Conference leader Indiana State (20-3/11-1) last Saturday in a game that was even closer than the single-digit margin would indicate. The Bulldogs are a perfect 4-0 SU&ATS this season following a loss with an average victory margin of 15.4 points per game. Drake is also an unscathed 12-0 SU at home while outscoring their opponents by 17.9 points per game. Drake is #1 in MVC play when it comes to turnovers being committed which has seen them turn the ball over on only 12% of their offensive possessions. Conversely, Southern Illinois is last in that same category while committing turnover on 19.6% of their offensive possessions. Southern Illinois has been an average shooting team at best during conference action. That doesn’t bold well for them in this matchup since they don’t figure to get many 2nd chance opportunities against a Drake team that leads the Missouri Valley in defensive rebounding and is #2 nationally in that category. Give me Drake minus points. |
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02-06-24 | San Diego State v. Air Force +10 | 77-64 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 10 m | Show | |
San Diego State @ Air Force 10:30 PM ET Game# 609-610 Play On: Air Force +10.0 Before you question my sanity in making this choice take a second to hear me out. San Diego State is coming off a convincing home win over nationally ranked Utah State. Now they go on the road to face an Air Force team that’s gone 1-11 SU in their last 12 and is 0-4 SU&ATS during conference home games while being outscored by 15.3 points per contest. Nevertheless, San Diego State faces a scheduling gauntlet in the next 4 conference games having to face Nevada (17-5), Colorado State (17-5), #25 New Mexico (18-4) and #22 Utah State (19-3). This situation screams as a flat spot for #24 San Diego State. On a positive note for Air Force, they average 10 three-point makes per game while converting on an impressive 39.3% of those attempts during conference play. The Falcon have also shot 47% or better in 5 of their last 7 contests. Give me Air Force plus points. |
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02-06-24 | Bucks v. Suns -3.5 | 106-114 | Win | 100 | 8 h 38 m | Show | |
Bucks @ Suns 10:10 PM ET Game# 583-584 Play On: Suns -3.5 Despite the head coaching change for the Bucks, something still feels off with them. Milwaukee is 0-3 ATS in their last 3 as an underdog and lost by an enormous 20.3 points per game. As a matter of fact, since the start of last season, the Bucks are an abysmal 4-15 ATS as an underdog of 6.0 or less and were outscored by an average of 12.0 points per game. The Suns are coming off a successful 4-3 road trip and they’re now 11-3 over their previous 14 contests. The Suns have shot 49% or better in 14 consecutive games in addition to 18 of their previous 20 contests. During their previous 4 the Bucks are allowing 118.0 points per game and permitted their opponents to shoot a combined 49.9%. Give me the Suns minus points. |
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02-06-24 | Thunder -3 v. Jazz | 117-124 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 48 m | Show | |
Thunder @ Jazz 9:10 PM ET Game# 581-582 Play On: Thunder -3.0 Oklahoma City has gone a profitable 4-1 SU&ATS in their last 5 on the road. The Thunder are 2-0 SU&ATS versus Utah this season while averaging 134.0 points scored per contest and shot 53.5% from the field. Utah is 3-6 in their last 9 and allowed 124.4 points scored per game while opponents shot 49.3% and make 41.3% of their 3-point shot attempts. The Thunder has shot 49.6% throughout their previous 5 while making 39.9% of their 3-point shot attempts. Give me the Thunder minus points. |
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02-06-24 | Magic +3.5 v. Heat | 95-121 | Loss | -115 | 5 h 19 m | Show | |
Magic @ Heat 7:40 PM ET Game# 577-578 Play On: Magic +3.5 Orlando has gone 4-1 SU & 5-0 ATS during their previous 5 outings. Conversely, Miami is 2-8 SU&ATS over their previous 10 and that includes 1-5 SU&ATS during their last 6 at home. Give me the Magic plus points. |
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02-06-24 | Indiana +6 v. Ohio State | 76-73 | Win | 100 | 6 h 41 m | Show | |
Indiana @ Ohio State 7:00 PM ET Game# 609-610 Play On: Indiana +6.0 This is a struggle of 2 struggling Big 10 teams that are in the midst of extremely disappointing seasons. Nonetheless, Ohio State as a sizable favorite after losing their last 4 and 7 of their previous 8 isn’t conducive to laying points with any type of confidence. The Buckeyes are also 0-4 ATS in their last 4 as a favorite of 9.0 or less. Ohio State is coming off a 2-point loss at Iowa. Indiana is coming off a dismal performance during a 85-71 home loss to Penn State in a game they closed as a 7.0-point favorite. College Basketball underdogs of between 3.5 to 9.5 that are coming off a SU favorite loss, and their facing an underdog coming off a conference loss by 3 points or fewer, resulted in those underdogs going an extremely profitable 35-10 ATS (77.8%) throughout the previous 5 seasons, and the average line was 5.8. Give me Indiana plus points. |
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02-05-24 | Warriors v. Nets +1.5 | Top | 109-98 | Loss | -120 | 6 h 31 m | Show |
Warriors @ Nets 7:40 PM ET Game# 565-566 Play On: Nets +1.5 This is an attractive spot for the home team in this matchup as I see and diagnose it. This will be the Warriors 3rd road game in 4-days and they wasted a 62-point epic performance at Atlanta on Saturday while falling to the Hawks 141-131. Golden State is now 6-11 SU in their last 17 overall and 3-9 SU during their previous 12 road games. Since the start of last season, the Warriors are a dismal 5-18 SU on the road immediately following a road loss. Contrary to their opponent tonight, Brooklyn is a well-rested team that will be playing just their 3rd game in 7 days. Additionally, Brooklyn isn’t road weary considering 5 of their last 6 have been played at home. The Nets have won 3 of their last 4. During their previous 3 outings Brooklyn has scored 134.3 points per game and shot a red-hot 51.0%. Brooklyn has also made a stellar 39.1% of their 3-point shot attempts over their previous 5 games. All that is good news for Nets backers when considering Golden State has allowed 125.6 points per game over their last 5 while opponents knocked down 37.1% of their 3-point shots against them. Give me the Nets on the money line. |
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02-04-24 | Magic v. Pistons +7.5 | 111-99 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 7 m | Show | |
Magic @ Pistons 3:10 PM ET Game# 541-542 Play On: Pistons +7.0 Orlando will be playing in their 4th of a 5-game 9-day road trip. They’re coming off a 108-106 win at Minnesota who’s arguably the best team in the Western Conference. Up next is the finale of their road trip at division rival Miami on Tuesday. Sandwiched in between is the lowly Detroit Pistons who have an atrocious 6-42 season record. However, Detroit has gone 8-0 ATS in their last 8 as an underdog and won 2 of those games outright. The Pistons are coming off a 1369-125 home loss to the red-hot Los Angeles Clippers but still managed to cover as a 12.0-point underdog. Detroit is a perfect 5-0 ATS this season as an underdog after allowing 135 points or more in their previous game. Give me the Pistons plus points. |
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02-04-24 | Purdue v. Wisconsin +2.5 | 75-69 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 41 m | Show | |
Purdue @ Wisconsin 1:00 PM ET Game# 829-830 Play On: Wisconsin +2.5 Purdue is 9-2 in conference play and both losses occurred on the road versus Northwestern and Nebraska. Wisconsin squandered a 20-point 2nd half lead at Nebraska in their previous outing and may have been caught peeking ahead to their huge home game versus #2 Purdue. Despite that loss, the Badgers are 15-3 in their last 18 games and have won straight at home. The Badgers are also a perfect 5-0 SU&ATS in conference home games this season with an average victory margin coming by 12.4 points per contest. Give me Wisconsin plus points. |
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02-03-24 | Drake v. Indiana State -5.5 | 67-75 | Win | 100 | 5 h 21 m | Show | |
Drake @ Indiana State 6:00 PM ET Game# 729-730 Play On: Indiana State -5.5 This is a matchup of the 2 best teams in the Missouri Valley Conference. Indiana State (19-3) will be playing with revenge stemming from an 89-78 loss at Drake (18-4) earlier this season. Since that defeat the Sycamores have reeled off 6 wins in a row. Indiana State is also 9-0 SU at home this season with an average victory margin of 26.5 points per game. Drake is just 2-3 SU&ATS in their last 5 true road games with all those as a favorite. This will be only the 2nd time this season that the Bulldogs are an underdog which tells me precisely how the oddsmakers feel about this matchup. Besides that loss at Drake, the only other defeats that Indiana State has suffered came at Michigan State and Alabama. Another thing to keep in mind. If Indiana State has a small lead down the stretch which prompts Drake to intentionally foul to extend the game, Indiana State is the 4th best free throw shooting team in the country at 79.1%. Give me Indiana State minus points. |
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02-03-24 | Auburn v. Ole Miss +3.5 | 91-77 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 21 m | Show | |
Auburn @ Ole Miss 6:00 PM ET Game# 739-740 Play On: Ole Miss +3.5 Ole Miss will be out to revenge an earlier season 82-59 blowout loss at Auburn. The Rebels are a perfect 12-0 SU and that includes 4-0 SU&ATS versus conference opponents with an average victory margin of 15.3 points per contest. Auburn is a Top 10 caliber team when they’re at their best. However, they dropped their last 2 conference road games at Alabama and Mississippi State. Give me Ole Miss plus points. |
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02-03-24 | Richmond +4 v. VCU | 52-63 | Loss | -106 | 3 h 22 m | Show | |
Richmond @ VCU 4:00 PM ET Game# 687-688 Play On: Richmond +4.0 VCU had their 5-game win streak snapped on Tuesday after they blew a 19-point lead at St. Bonaventure and lost by 5. VCU has also lost 5 home games this season including defeats against McNeese State and Norfolk State. Richmond continues to receive little respect despite their 16-5 record and current 11-game win streak in which they covered 10 of those contests. They’re also a perfect 4-0 SU&ATS in conference away games and they were an underdog on each of those occasions. Give me Richmond plus points. |
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02-03-24 | Virginia +5 v. Clemson | 66-65 | Win | 100 | 5 h 46 m | Show | |
Virginia @ Clemson 2:00 PM ET Game# 653-654 Play On: Virginia +5.0 Clemson has leveled off considerably after an impressive start to the season. The Tigers are coming off an uninspiring 70-64 home win over a terrible Louisville team and didn’t come close to covering as a 16.0-point favorite. Clemson is 0-3 SU in their last 3 games immediately following a win. They also suffered a recent home loss to Georgia Tech as an 11.5-point favorite. Virginia enters today on a 5-game win streak in which they outscored opponents by an average of 10.4 points per game. Granted those wins didn’t all come over top shelf competition, but you can never undervalue an underdog with momentum. During their current win streak, Virginia has made an excellent 41.7% of their 3-point shot attempts. Making those long-distance shots is the great equalizer for an underdog and especially so on the road. Give me Virginia plus points. |
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02-01-24 | Wisconsin v. Nebraska +1.5 | 72-80 | Win | 100 | 9 h 56 m | Show | |
Wisconsin @ Nebraska 8:30 PM ET Game# 789-790 Play On: Nebraska +1.5 (-115) Nebraska has been tough at home this season with their lone loss coming versus in-state rival and #13 Creighton (16-5). However, they’ve gone a perfect 5-0 SU&ATS in conference home games which includes a 16-point win over #2 Purdue (19-2). The won those 5 conference home contests by 11.8 points per game while averaging 81.8 points scored per outing and shooting 51.9%. The Cornhuskers will also be seeking revenge for an 88-72 loss suffered at Wisconsin earlier this season. #6 Wisconsin is 16-4 but 3 of their losses took place in true road games. It’s also worth noting, Nebraska is shooting a blistering hot 41.8% from 3-point range during conference play. Conversely, Wisconsin ranks 10th in Big 10 Conference action when it comes to defending the 3-points shot as opponents have made 38% of their attempts against them. Give me Nebraska. |
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01-31-24 | Suns v. Nets +3.5 | 136-120 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 53 m | Show | |
Suns @ Nets 8:40 PM ET Game# 581-582 Play On: Nets +3.6 The Suns are unequivocally the better team in this matchup. However, I like the home underdog betting value in this specific spot. Phoenix will be playing their 5th of a 7-game 12-day road tripp that has saw them go 2-2 thus far. The Nets will be playing in their 3rd consecutive game at home, and they won the previous 2. The latest of which was a 147-114 thrashing of Uta on Monday night. Brooklyn has also gone a profitable 14-8 ATS (63.6%) at home this season. Give me the Nets plus points. |
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01-31-24 | Florida v. Kentucky -5.5 | Top | 94-91 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 39 m | Show |
Florida @ Kentucky 8:00 PM ET Game# 709-710 Play On: Kentucky -5.5 Florida is an uninspiring 1-3 SU&ATS in true road games this season and allowed 84.3 points per contest while doing so. The Gators rank next to last in adjusted defensive efficiency during SEC play. That’s not good news when considering that Kentucky is #9 nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency and #4 in 3-point shooting while converting on an impressive 40.2% of their long-distance attempts. Kentucky doesn’t beat themselves which is proven by them turning the ball over on just 13.1% of their offensive possessions. The Wildcats are 10-1 at home this season which includes winning their last 4 by 15.3 points per contest and they averaged 95.3 points scored per game. Give me Kentucky minus points. |
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01-31-24 | Kings +1.5 v. Heat | 106-115 | Loss | -109 | 6 h 55 m | Show | |
Kings @ Heat 7:40 PM ET Game# 571-572 Play On: Kings +1.5 Miami has hit a brick wall recently while going 0-7 SU&ATS in their last 7 games and they were outscored in those outings by a substantial 16.3 points per outing. That includes 4 of those games taking pace at home. The Kings enter today on a 4-game win streak with the last 3 coming on the road. Sacramento has averaged a robust 120.6 points scored per game over their previous 10 contests and shot 50% or better 8 times. On the other hand, Miami has allowed 128.7 points per game and opponents have shot 54% over their previous 3 contests. The Heat have also averaged just a mere 101.1 points scored per game over their previous 10 contests. Give me the Kings plus points. |
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01-30-24 | South Carolina v. Tennessee -13.5 | 63-59 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 29 m | Show | |
South Carolina @ Tennessee 6:30 PM ET Game# 601-602 Play On: Tennessee -13.5 South Carolina is 17-3 yet they’re a current 14.0-point road underdog. The Gamecocks are also 5-2 in SEC play but they’re unranked. It’s like the sportsbooks are begging you to take the seemingly generous number of points being afforded to them. Well, I’m not taking the bait. Tennessee is ranked 5th nationally with a 15-4 record which includes 10-0 SU at home. Furthermore, the Volunteers are 3-0 SU&ATS in SEC home games thus far and with an average victory margin of 21.7 points per contest. Give me Tennessee minus points. |
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01-27-24 | Ohio State v. Northwestern -2.5 | Top | 58-83 | Win | 100 | 8 h 51 m | Show |
Ohio State @ Northwestern 3:30 PM ET Game# 811-812 Play On: Northwestern -2.5 Ohio State is 0-4 this season in true away games and all those games came against fellow Big 10 Conference teams. After starting the season 11-2, Ohio State has also dropped 4 of the last 5 overall which includes losses to 3 unranked teams. Northwestern has gone 10-1 at home this season which includes quality wins over #2 Purdue (18-2) and #10 Illinois (14-5). Furthermore, Northwestern is #2 in Big 10 play in 3-point accuracy while making 41.4% of those long-distance shot. Conversely, Ohio State ranks 13th during Big 10 conference play in 3-point defense while allowing opponents to convert an alarmingly high 40.6% of their attempts. Give me Northwestern minus points for a Top Play wager. |
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01-27-24 | Clippers v. Celtics -7.5 | 115-96 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 7 m | Show | |
Clippers @ Celtics 7:10 PM ET Game# 511-512 Play On: Celtics -7.5 The Clippers are coming off an impressive 127-107 road win over Toronto last night. The Clippers are 0-3 SU&ATS on the road this season when playing with no rest and they were an underdog on each occasion. Conversely, Boston is -0 SU this season when playing at home versus an opponent playing with no rest and with an average victory margin of 14.4 points per game. The Celtics are coming off a dominating performance during a 143-110 win at Miami on Thursday. Boston is 4-0 SU at home this season following a road win and outscored their opponents by a decisive 21.0 points per game. Furthermore, we need to think like an oddsmaker in this matchup. We have a Clippers team that’s been red-hot while going 12-2 SU and 11-3 ATS over their previous 15 contests. That includes a current 4-0 SU&ATS run in their last 4 with an average victory margin of 13.3 points per contest. Yet, here they are as a 7.5-point underdog. They’re giving us the winner. Give me Boston minus points. |
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01-27-24 | Arizona v. Oregon +4 | 87-78 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 46 m | Show | |
Arizona @ Oregon 5:30 PM ET Game# 751-752 Play On: Oregon +4.0 Arizona is one of the best teams in the country. However, they’ve been extremely vulnerable in true road games this season while going 0-3 SU&ATS in their last 3 when cast into that role. All 3 of those losses came as favorites as -9.0 or greater and included an absolute stunner as an 18.5-point chalk at Oregon State just 2 days ago. The Wildcats started the season 8-0 but have gone just 6-5 since. Oregon is a perfect 10-0 SU at home this season and that includes 4-0 when facing conference opponents. The Ducks have won their last 5 at home versus Arizona and all came with current head coach Dana Altman at the helm. It’s also worth noting, Oregon has made an excellent 41.8% of their 3-point shot attempts in conference play. Arizona ranks 10th in conference playing in defending the 3-point shot as their opponents have converted on a concerning 38.1% of their long-distance attempts. The great equalizer for a college basketball underdog is their ability to make 3-point shots and that certainly is applicable in this instance. Give me Oregon plus points. |
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01-27-24 | Auburn -2.5 v. Mississippi State | 58-64 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 47 m | Show | |
Auburn @ Mississippi State 3:30 PM ET Game# 685-686 Play On: Auburn -2.5 Mississippi State went 11-2 during their non-conference slate but is only 2-4 in conference play. The Bulldogs have also committed turnovers on 18.2% of their offensive possessions in those 6 games and only 2 SEC teams are worse. They’ll be facing an Auburn team that ranks #1 in SEC action while forcing turnovers on 21.6% of their opponents’ offensive possessions. This is a less than desirable matchup for Mississippi State. #7 Auburn (16-3) will be in an extremely sour mood heading into this matchup after suffering a 79-75 loss at bitter rival Alabama on Wednesday night. Despite giving up 79 points to Alabama they held the Crimson Tide to just 38.5% shooting. Auburn is a very underrated defensive team which gets overlooked due to their 83.9 points per game scoring average this season. Nevertheless, the Tigers are #5 nationally in defensive efficiency and #1 in that category during SEC play. Give me Auburn minus points. |
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01-27-24 | Kansas v. Iowa State -4.5 | 75-79 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 32 m | Show | |
Kansas @ Iowa State 1:30 PM ET Game# 627-628 Play On: Iowa State -4.5 So we have the #23 Iowa State Cyclones as a 4.5-point favorite over the Kansas Wildcats. Granted the game is being played in Ames, Iowa. However, based on this line if the game were played at Kansas, the higher ranked Jayhawks would only be a 2.5 to 3.5-point favorite. They’re begging you to take the dog in this pot and I see that as a sucker bet. I’ll go with a contrarian approach, give me Iowa State minus points. |
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01-26-24 | Cavs +6 v. Bucks | 112-100 | Win | 100 | 8 h 8 m | Show | |
Cavaliers @ Bucks 8:10 PM ET Game# 569-570 Play On: Cavaliers +6.0 The Cavaliers will be looking to atone for a 126-116 loss at Milwaukee on Wednesday that snapped their red-hot 8-game win streak. I love their chances of being able to do so and especially betting on them as a point-spread underdog in this spot. Cleveland has shot 50% or better in each of their previous 4 games. During their previous 3 meetings with Milwaukee this season, Cleveland averaged 120.3 points scored per game and shot a combined 52.2% from the field. Furthermore, the Bucks have allowed an average of 126.5 points per game throughout their previous 6 contests. Milwaukee has also allowed opponents to shoot 50% or better in 5 of their last 7 games. Give me the Cavaliers plus the points. |
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01-25-24 | Bulls +4.5 v. Lakers | 132-141 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 1 m | Show | |
Bulls @ Lakers 10:40 PM ET Game# 555-556 Play On: Bulls +4.5 Since winning the NBA In-Season Tournament, the Lakers have gone a dismal 8-14 SU which includes an uninspiring 6-6 at home. The Bulls aree coming off a gut-wrenching 115-113 loss at Phoenix in which they blew a 23-point 2nd half lead but still managed to cover as a 5.0-point underdog. Chicago is 3-0 SU in their last 3 and 7-1 during the previous 8 immediately following a loss. The Bulls are also 5-1 SU in their last 6 away games following a loss. Give me the Bulls plus the points. |
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01-25-24 | Nuggets v. Knicks +2.5 | 84-122 | Win | 100 | 7 h 1 m | Show | |
Nuggets @ Knicks 7:40 PM ET Game# 549-550 Play On: Knicks +2.5 The Knicks will be catching the Nuggets in the right time. Today will be Denver’s finale of a 5-game 10-day road trip. New York enters today riding a 4-game win streak and has also gone a red-hot 10-2 SU in their last 12. The Knicks defense has been superb over their previous 6 contests while allowing only 99.7 points per game. Additionally, the Knicks are 10-1 SU and 10-0-1 ATS at home this season when there’s a total of between 220.0 to 229.5 like it will be today. The Knicks are also 7-1 in their last 8 at home. This is an excellent betting value on the home underdog. Give me the Knicks plus points. |
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01-23-24 | Jazz +7 v. Pelicans | 124-153 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 27 m | Show | |
Jazz @ Pelicans 8:10 PM ET Game# 521-522 Play On: Jazz +7.0 New Orleans has gone just 4-5 SU and 36-6 ATS in their last 9 at home. Despite Utah losing their last 2, they’re still 12-4 SU and 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games. That includes 7-1 ATS in their last 8 away games. Throughout their previous 5 contests Utah has averaged an impressive 132.8 points scored per game while shooting 49.9% and 38.9% from 3-point territory. During that same 5-game span they posted a +8 rebound per game differential and shot a blistering hot 84.4% from the free throw line with an alarmingly high average of 34 attempts per contest. Conversely, New Orleans has allowed 118.6 points per contest while permitting opponents to shoot 48.0% and make 39.9% of their 3-point shot attempts. Give me Utah plus the points. |
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01-23-24 | Blazers v. Thunder -13 | 109-111 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 24 m | Show | |
Trailblazers @ Thunder 8:10 PM ET Game# 523-524 Play On: Thunder -13.0 When it comes to NBA double-digit point-spreads I usually steer clear of handicapping those contests, and if I do it’s because I’m looking to take the underdog. However, this specific matchup is an exception. Portland is 0-5 SU&ATS in their last 5 as a road double-digit underdog and they were outscored by an enormous average of 33.2 points per game. On the other hand, we have an Oklahoma City team which has gone 6-0 SU&ATS in their last 6 at home with an average margin of victory coming by 21.0 points per game. Give me the Thunder minus points. Additionally, Oklahoma City will be playing on 2 days of rest. The Thunder are 5-0 SU&ATS this season as a home favorite when playing on 2 or more days rest and won by an average of 15.8 points per contest. Give me the Thunder minus points. |
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01-22-24 | Bulls +5 v. Suns | 113-115 | Win | 100 | 10 h 56 m | Show | |
Bulls @ Suns 9:10 PM ET Game# 513-514 Play On: Bulls +5.5 The Suns are coming off last night’s 117-110 home win iver Indiana which improved their current unbeaten streak to 5 games in a row. However, NBA teams which have won 5 or more in a row are playing with no rest are a poor 37-56 SU since the start of the 2019-2020 season. Furthermore, if those teams were playing at home they were just 13-21 SU and that includes 1-8 this season. Chicago enters tonight having gone 6-2 SU in their last 8 games. Chicago is also a respectable 6-5 SU and 7-4 ATS in their previous 11 played on the road. Additionally, Chicago is 4-0 SU&ATS in their last 4 this season when playing on 1 or more days rest and when facing an opponent with no rest with a +8.3 point per game differential. Give me the Bulls plus points. |
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01-20-24 | St. Mary's v. San Francisco +1.5 | 77-60 | Loss | -120 | 10 h 1 m | Show | |
St. Mary’s @ San Francisco 10:00 PM ET Game# 817-818 Play On: San Francisco +1.5 No analysis due to time constraints. |
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01-20-24 | Virginia v. Georgia Tech +2 | 75-66 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 3 m | Show | |
Virginia @ Georgia Tech 6:00 PM ET Game# 759-760 Play On: Georgia Tech +2.0 No analysis due to time constraints. |
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01-20-24 | North Carolina v. Boston College +7 | 76-66 | Loss | -115 | 3 h 29 m | Show | |
North Carolina @ Boston College 2:15 PM ET Game# 677-678 Play On: Boston College +7.0 (-115) No analysis due to time constraints. |
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01-20-24 | Purdue v. Iowa +6.5 | 84-70 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 13 m | Show | |
Purdue @ Iowa 2:00 PM ET Game# 653-654 Play On: Iowa +6.5 No analysis due to time constraints. |
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01-20-24 | St Bonaventure +2.5 v. George Mason | 60-69 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 11 m | Show | |
St. Bonaventure @ George Mason 2:00 PM ET Game# 649-650 Play On: St. Bonaventure +2.5 No analysis due to time constraints. |
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01-20-24 | Marquette v. St. John's +1.5 | 73-72 | Win | 100 | 16 h 24 m | Show | |
Marquette @ St. John’s 12:00 PM ET Game# 609-610 Play On: St. John’s +1.5 St. John’s is coming off road losses in their last 2 games played versus Creighton and Seton Hall. However, the Red Sorm are 6-0 SU&ATS in their last 6 at home. Marquette is an excellent team but they’ve hit a bit of a wall of late. They’re 3-3 SU in their last 6. Additionally, the Golden Eagles are 0-3 SU&ATS in their last 3 previous away games. Give me St. John’s in this one. |
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01-20-24 | Creighton v. Seton Hall +3 | 97-94 | Push | 0 | 16 h 23 m | Show | |
Creighton @ Seton Hall 12:00 PM ET Game# 611-612 Play On: Seton Hall +3.0 Seton Hall is playing extremely well right now. They’ve begun their Big East Slate by going 6-1 which includes a current 5-game win streak. The Pirates have posted quality wins over UConn by 15 and Marquette by 3. Seton Hall is a stellar 8-1 SU at home this season. Creighton has been plagued by inconsistent play recently which is evidenced by an uninspiring 5-4 SU record over their previous 9 games. Give me Seton Hall plus points. |
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01-20-24 | Miami-FL v. Syracuse -1.5 | 69-72 | Win | 100 | 16 h 22 m | Show | |
Miami Fla. @ Syracuse 12:00 PM ET Game# 601-602 Play On: Syracuse -1.5 The Orange are in much need of quality wins if they hope to make the NCAA Tournament. They do own Quad 1 wins over Oregon and Pittsburgh twice this season. This is another golden opportunity for them to shine their resume a little brighter against a formidable Miami team. Syracuse is a perfect 8-0 SU at home this season and is coming off a confidence building 11-point road win at Pittsburgh in their previous game. Syracuse is also an extremely profitable 5-0 ATS this season as a favorite of 5.0 or less and won by an average of 12.8 points per game. Miami has lost 3 of their last 4 and included a an upset shocking defeat to Louisville as a 16.0-point home favorite. They also lost in their previous outing to Florida State as a 5.5-point home favorite. Give me Syracuse to come out on top in this one. |
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01-19-24 | Hawks v. Heat -6.5 | 109-108 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 30 m | Show | |
Hawks @ Heat 8:10 PM ET Game# 539-540 Play On: Heat -6.5 Atlanta is coming off home wins in their last 2 games. Nonetheless, the Hawks are 0-4 SU&ATS in their last 4 after recording wins in their previous 2 contests and they lost by an average of 15.5 points per game. Atlanta has also gone 0-7 SU&ATS in their last 7 this season as an underdog of 3.0 or greater and they were outscored by 14.8 points per contest. Miami is coming off an embarrassing 121-97 loss at Toronto in their previous outing and they allowed the Raptors to shoot 51.1%. The Heat is 4-0 SU&ATS in their last 4 following a game in which they allowed an opponent to shoot 50% or better. Furthermore, Miami han’t allowed opponents to shoot 50% or better in 2 straight for 21 consecutive games. Miami is 9-0 SU and 6-3 ATS versus fellow Southeast Division teams this season. The Heat are also 8-1 SU and 6-3 ATS in their last 9 following a loss. Give me the Heat minus points. |
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01-18-24 | NC-Wilmington v. Elon +7.5 | 82-70 | Loss | -108 | 6 h 18 m | Show | |
NC-Wilmington @ Elon 7:00 PM ET Game# 747-748 Play On: Elon +7.5 Elon has gone 6-1 SU at home this season while UNC-Wilmington is 0-3 SU&ATS in their last 3 true away games. The adage is that the great equalizer for college basketball underdogs is the ability to make 3-point shots. Elon is #66 nationally in offensive 3-point shot percentage at 36.1%. Additionally, Elon averages 10 three-point makes at home while converting on an excellent 40.1% of those long-distance attempts. As a matter of fact, Elon has averaged 88.1 points scored per game at home while shooting a superb 51.7% from the floor. Conversely, NC-Wilmington is #303 national when it comes to defensive 3-point shooting percentage defense at 36.1%. I love the home underdog betting value in this matchup. Give me Elon plus the points. |
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01-16-24 | Kings +4.5 v. Suns | Top | 117-119 | Win | 100 | 6 h 23 m | Show |
Kings @ Suns 9:10 PM ET Game# 571-572 Play On: Kings +4.5 The Suns are a disappointing 21-18 this season and that includes an extremely uninspiring 11-11 at home. Phoenix will be facing an opponent tonight in the Sacramento Kings averaging 118.2 points scored per game. That’s a significant statistic since Phoenix has gone an abysmal 0-10 ATS this season when facing teams that average 116.0 or more points scored per game and were outscored by 10.8 points per contest. Phoenix is only forcing 12 turnovers per game this season. That’s also noteworthy since Sacramento is 9-1 ATS this season versus teams that force an average of 13 turnovers or less per game and they outscored those opponents by 6.0 points per contest. Lastly, dating back to last season, Sacramento is 4-0 SU&ATS in their last 4 versus Phoenix while outscoring them by an average of 10.0 points per game. Give me the Kings plus the points. |
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01-16-24 | Wisconsin -5.5 v. Penn State | 83-87 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 43 m | Show | |
Wisconsin @ Penn State 9:00 PM ET Game# 645-646 Play On: Wisconsin -5.5 Despite playing against the 337th toughest schedule or 26th easiest whichever way you want to interpret it, Penn State still has an uninspiring 8-9 record. Conversely, Wisconsin is 13-3 while playing against the 5th strongest schedule in college basketball. The Badgers are also an impressive 6-2 versus teams in the Top 50 of KenPom rankings. The Badgers are #6 nationally in offensive efficient and #27 defensively. Give me Wisconsin minus points. |
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01-16-24 | St. John's v. Seton Hall +2.5 | 65-80 | Win | 100 | 7 h 14 m | Show | |
St. John’s @ Seton Hall 8:30 PM ET Game# 641-642 Play On: Seton Hall +2.5 Seton Hall is 5-1 in Big East Conference Play and 3 of those wins took place on the road. The Pirates also own quality home wins over nationally ranked Marquette and UConn. Give me Seton Hall in this one. |
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01-13-24 | Portland v. San Francisco -16.5 | 69-96 | Win | 100 | 9 h 49 m | Show | |
Portland @ San Francisco 10:00 PM ET Game# 767-798 Play On: San Francisco -16.5 Portland isn’t a good team whatsoever. They rank #248 in offensive efficiency and #292 defensively. Portland has suffered 5 losses this season that KenPom has ranked #220 or worse and were defeated by a sizable average of 9.0 points per game. Additionally, Portland hasn’t registered a win this season versus any team that ranks in KenPom’s Top 160. On the other hand, San Francisco has gone a perfect 8-0 at home this season with an enormous average victory margin of 30.4 points per game. The Dons will also enter tonight on an overall 5-game win streak in which they outscored their opponents by 26.8 points per contest. Give me Portland minus points. |
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01-13-24 | Temple v. North Texas -11 | Top | 51-69 | Win | 100 | 5 h 52 m | Show |
Temple @ North Texas 6:00 PM ET Game# 739-740 Play On: North Texas -11.0 Temple started the season 3-0 and has gone 5-8 since. Those struggles have occurred despite playing against a strength of schedule that ranks #217 according to KenPom. The Owls have also suffered bad losses at the hands of #235 Columbia, #262 Old Domion, #176 East Carolina, and #147 South Florida. On the other hand, North Texas is 7-0 at home this season with an average victory margin of 20.0 points per game. The Mean Green is a very frustrating team to play against since they plat at one of the slowest offensive paces in the country and are an excellent defensive team as well. Give me North Texas minus points. |
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01-13-24 | Fordham v. St Bonaventure -10 | 80-74 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 35 m | Show | |
Fordham @ Saint Bonaventure 2:30 PM ET Game# 663-664 Play On: St. Bonaventure -10.0 Fordham has an uninspiring 7-8 record this season while facing a soft strength of schedule that ranks #333 nationally. They’ve also sustained bad losses to #217 Abilene Christian, #260 Central Connecticut State, and #331 NJIT. They also among the nation’s worst in free throws allowed. Conversely, St. Bonaventure ranks 19th nationally in free throw percentage while making 77.5%. The Bonnies are also a very good 3-points shooting team ranking #34 in that category. Give me St. Bonaventure minus points. |
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01-13-24 | Northwestern +7.5 v. Wisconsin | 63-71 | Loss | -110 | 2 h 27 m | Show | |
Northwestern @ Wisconsin 8:10 PM ET Game# 607-608 Play On: Northwestern +7.5 Wisconsin is an excellent team and well deserving of their ranking. But, Northwestern is more than capable of holding their own in this matchup if not pull an outright upset. However, I won’t get greedy and will take the generous number of points given to me. Northwestern already has quality wins this season over Dayton, Purdue, and Michigan State. The Wildcats are also 2-1 in true road games. They say the ability to make 3-point shots is the great equalizer for a college basketball underdog. This is certainly one of those situations I subscribe to that theory. Northwestern is #29 nationally in 3-point shooting percentage at 37.7%. Conversely, Wisconsin is #280 nationally in 3-point defensive shooting percentage. Give me Northwestern plus points. |
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01-12-24 | Pelicans v. Nuggets -8 | 113-125 | Win | 100 | 9 h 47 m | Show | |
Pelicans @ Nuggets 10:10 PM ET Game# 515-516 Play On: Nuggets -8.0 This line jumped right off the board at me. Granted the Nuggets are the defeding world champions. However, New Orleans has gone 7-0 SU&ATS in their last 7 road games. They’re begging to take the underdog in this spot but I’m not taking the bait and will go the opposite way. It must be noted, New Orleans has listed 4 of their top 5 scorers as questionable in this contest and those 4 players average a combined 77.2 points scored per game. Denver is coming off a disappointing 124-111 loss at Utah. Nevertheless, Denver is 4-0 SU&ATS in their last 4 immediately after a loss and they won by an average of 17.0 points per game. Give me Denver minus the points. |
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01-11-24 | UCLA +9 v. Utah | 44-90 | Loss | -112 | 8 h 53 m | Show | |
UCLA @ Utah 9:00 PM ET Game# 803-804 Play On: UCLA +9.0 Utah has certainly faced a very difficult schedule but has still gone 11-4 and is 8-0 at home. However, they come off road losses in their last 2 games to Arizona 92-73 and Arizona State 82-70. Additionally, since the start of the 2021-2022 season Utah is an abysmal 2-13 SU following a conference loss by 10 points or more. UCLA is off to an extremely disappointing 6-9 start to the season which includes losing 7 of their last 8. Nevertheless, the Bruins have seen all 9 of their losses come by 9 points or fewer so it’s not like their getting blown out by anybody. Their issues come on the offensive side where they’ve struggled for most of the season up until this point. However, they’re only allowing 62.1 points per game and holding their opponents to 39.1% which has kept them competttive throughout. Give me UCLA plus points. |
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01-11-24 | Celtics +4.5 v. Bucks | Top | 102-135 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 34 m | Show |
Celtics @ Bucks 7:40 PM ET Game# 571-572 Play On: Celtics +4.5 The Bucks are an impressive 16-3 at home this season. However, they lost their last 2 in Milwaukee to Utah 132-116 and Indiana 122-113. As a matter of fact, the Bucks are 1-4 SU & 0-5 ATS in their last 5 overall. The Celtics find themselves as an underdog for just the 2nd time all season. Since the start of last season, Boston is 9-1 ATS and 6-4 SU as an underdog. All 4 of those SU losses came by 6 points or fewer and by a combined 15 points. Their lone time as an underdog this season, they were +3.0 at Sacramento and won 144-119. Give me the Celtics plus points. |
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01-10-24 | Butler v. Marquette -11.5 | 69-62 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 45 m | Show | |
Butler @ Marquette 9:00 PM ET Game# 731-732 Play On: Marquette -11.5 Marquette is much better than their 11-4 even indicates. The Golden Eagles have faced the 7th most difficult schedule in the nation thus far. They own quality wins at Illinois (11-3) by 7, Kansas (13-1) by 14, Texas (12-3) by 21, and Creighton (12-4) by 5. Marqutte is coming off a loss at Seton Hall. Nevertheless, the Golden eagles are 3-0 following a loss this season while winning by a huge margin of 29.3 points per game. Butler enters this matchup having gone 0-3 SU&ATS in their last 3 and was outscored by an average of 11.0 points per game. Give me Marquette minus the points. |
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01-06-24 | St. John's v. Villanova -4.5 | 81-71 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 6 m | Show | |
St. Johns @ Villanova 1:00 PM ET Game# 623-624 Play On: Villanova -4.5 Villanova has endured some resume killing losses this season. Namely, they lost to Philadelphia Big 5 rivals Drexel, Penn, and St. Joseph’s. However, they’re 5-0 versus teams that are ranked in the Top 41 of KenPom rankings. The Wildcats are on a current 4-game win streak with wins over UCLA, North Carolina, Memphis, and DePaul. During those 4 contests their defense has been outstanding while holding opponents to 60.5 points per game and 36% shooting. With Rick Pitino and St. John’s and St. John’s coming to town I look for Villanova to be more than up to the challenge. Give me Villanova minus points. |
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01-05-24 | Connecticut v. Butler +6 | Top | 88-81 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 11 m | Show |
Connecticut @ Butler 6:30 PM ET Game# 877-878 Play On: Butler +6.0 This will be just the 3rd true road game for UConn this season and they lost to Kansas by 4 and Seton Hall by 15 in the first 2. Butler is 10-4 but it’s worth noting that they’re 8-0 at home and considering their a sizable underdog in this spot that element can’t be ignored. Butler has also played the tougher schedule to this point compared to UConn which may not result in winning this game outright but certainly bodes well for them to be competitive throughout and stay inside the number. Give me Butler plus points. |
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01-03-24 | Indiana v. Nebraska -5 | Top | 70-86 | Win | 100 | 6 h 24 m | Show |
Indiana @ Nebraska 9:00 PM ET Game# 705-706 Play On: Nebraska -5.0 Nebraska is 11-2 and every good as their record indicates. The Cornhuskers have quality depth and are a very experienced team. Indiana is one of the youngest teams in the Big 10 Conference. It seems odd to see Nebraska as a favorite over Indiana in basketball. With that in mind, it most likely will produce a fair share of underdog bets just based on the perception of reach programs history on the hardwood. Give me Nebraska minus points. |
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01-03-24 | USC Upstate v. North Carolina-Asheville -10 | 67-95 | Win | 100 | 3 h 25 m | Show | |
USC-Upstate @ UNC-Asheville 6:00 PM ET Game# 306513-306514 Play On: UNC-Asheville -10.0 UNC-Asheville is very good offensively and especially so at home where they’re averaging 92.0 points per game. Asheville is also very adept at getting to the free throw line while averaging 26 attempts per game. That’s not good news for a USC-Upstate team that allows 24 free throw attempts per game. USC-Upstate is a poor 2-8 this season versus Division 1 competition and they’re also 1-4 ATS as an underdog of 12.0 or less. Asheville is coming off 3 consecutive non-conference games which saw them go 2-1 SU and 3-0 ATS while hold those opponents to less than 40% shooting. Since last season, Asheville is 8-1 ATS at home following 3 consecutive non-conference games with an average victory margin of 25.1 points per contest. Give me UNC-Asheville minus points. |
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12-30-23 | West Virginia v. Ohio State -9 | 75-78 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 5 m | Show | |
West Virginia vs. Ohio State 7:00 PM ET Game# 681-682 Play On: Ohio State -9.0 No analysis on College Basketball today. |
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12-30-23 | Wichita State v. Kansas -13 | 67-86 | Win | 100 | 3 h 11 m | Show | |
Wichita State vs. Kansas 4:00 PM ET Game# 649-650 Play On: Kansas -13.0 No analysis on College Basketball today. |
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12-29-23 | McNeese State +10.5 v. Michigan | 87-76 | Win | 100 | 6 h 53 m | Show | |
McNeese State @ Michigan 7:00 PM ET Game# 306535-306536 Play On: McNeese State +10.5 No analysis on today’s games due to time restrictions. |
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12-28-23 | Heat v. Warriors -3.5 | 114-102 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 47 m | Show | |
Heat @ Warriors 10:10 PM ET Game# 545-546 Play On: Warriors -3.5 This pick is more about positives for the Warriors than negatives applied to Miami. Golden State began this season by losing 6 of their first 7 at home. The Warriors have since rebounded to win 8 consecutive home games. Additionally, since the start of the 2021-2022 season, Golden State is 40-21 ATS at home when facing an opponent like Miami that possesses a winning record and with a respectable +8.0 per game point differential. Lastly, Golden State has averaged 123.8 points scored per game and shot a red-hot 49.9% over their previous 5 contests. Give me the Warriors minus points. |
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12-28-23 | Pacers v. Bulls +1.5 | 120-104 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 47 m | Show | |
Pacers @ Bulls 8:10 PM ET Game# 537-538 Play On: Bulls +1.5 These are teams that are headed down opposite paths right now. Indiana has gone 2-6 SU&ATS in their last 8 games with 1 of those wins coming over Detroit (2-28) who’s currently on a 27-game losing streak. The Pacers have allowed opponents to shoot 51% or better in 8 of their last 10 contests. Indiana is coming off a road win over Houston. However, the Pacers are 0-3 SU&ATS in their last 3 following a win. Conversely, Chicago is 9-4 SU and 11-2 ATS over their last 11 games. The Bulls are also 5-0 ATS and 4-1 SU in their previous 5 games as an underdog. Chicago comes off a 118-113 win over Atlanta in a game they closed as a 1.0-point home underdog. The Bulls are 9-2 SU since the start of last season following a game in which they won SU as a home underdog, and that includes 3-0 SU&ATS in their last 3 this season when cast into that identical role. Give me the Bulls. |
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12-26-23 | Wolves +2.5 v. Thunder | 106-129 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 57 m | Show | |
Timberwolves @ Thunder 8:10 PM ET Game# 505-506 Play On: Timberwolves +2.5 Oklahoma City averages just 23 free throw attempts per game this season and that’s a significant note as it applies to this matchup. Conversely, Minnesota has gone a perfect 17-0 SU this season versus opponents that average 24 or fewer free throw attempts per game and with an average victory margin of 13.6 points per contest. Another worthwhile fact as it applies to today’s game. The Timberwolves have made a red-hot 40.5% of their 3-point shot attempts over their previous 5 while the Thunder has allowed team to make 39.8% of their 3-point shot attempts throughout their previous 5 contests. Additionally, Minnesota enters today having gone 21-4 during their previous 5 games. Give me the Timberwolves plus points. |
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12-22-23 | Illinois -6.5 v. Missouri | 97-73 | Win | 100 | 10 h 42 m | Show | |
Missouri vs. Illinois 9:00 PM ET Game# 873-874 Play On: Illinois -6.5 This game will be played at a neutral site at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. Illinois is the more balanced team on both ends of the floor. The Illini are 8-2 with their only losses coming against Top 15 caliber teams in Marquette and Tennessee. They also own a 9-point at Madison Square Garden over an excellent Florida Atlantic (9-2) who has 5 returning starters from last season run to the NCAA Tournament Final Four. Missouri is 7-4 including a blowout home loss to Memphis and a 73-72 home defeat to Jackson State as a 22.5-point favorite. The Tigers have also dropped their last 2 games played versus Kansas and Seton Hall. Thus far Missouri is statistically one of the worst defensive rebounding teams in the country. That’s certainly not good news and especially so against Illinois who ranks 43rd nationally in offensive rebounding. This isn’t a good matchup for the Tigers. Give me Illinois minus points. |
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12-22-23 | Canisius +8.5 v. High Point | 70-78 | Win | 100 | 8 h 34 m | Show | |
Canisius @ High Point 7:00 PM ET Game# 306661-306662 Play On: Canisius +8.5 Canisius has gone an extremely profitable 4-0-1 ATS this season as an underdog of 6.5 or greater. The Golden Griffins are coming off a hard fought 82-71 loss at Pittsburgh. Canisius is 3-0 SU&ATS this season versus Division 1 opponents following a SU loss. Canisius also gave Syracuse (9-3) all they can handle in a 12-point loss and upset St. Bonaventure (7-3) with both contests coming on the road. Canisius has faced a much more difficult schedule than High Point (9-4) has played against. Hence, the underdog value I love in this matchup. Give me Canisius plus points. |
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12-20-23 | Lakers v. Bulls +4.5 | 108-124 | Win | 100 | 7 h 2 m | Show | |
Lakers @ Bulls 8:10 PM ET Game# 545-546 Play On: Bulls +4.5 The Lakers have dropped 3 of their last 4 and failed to cover on each occasion. Conversely, Chicago is 6-3 SU and 8-1 ATS during their previous 9 games. The Bulls have shot an impressive 39.5% from 3-point territory over their last 5 contests. That’s good news as it applies to this matchup considering the Lakers 3-points defense has left much to be desired over their last 5 while opponents have made 38.9% of those long-distance attempts against them. The great equalizer for an underdog is their ability to make 3-point shots at a high percentage. This will be a textbook example of such. Give me the Bulls plus points. |
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12-19-23 | Celtics v. Warriors +6 | 126-132 | Win | 100 | 7 h 19 m | Show | |
The Celtics are a perfect 14-0 at home this season. However, on the road they've gone just 6-5 SU and 2-7-2 ATS. As a matter of fact, Boston is 0-3 SU&ATS in their last 3 away games and was a favorite on each occasion. Golden State began the season by losing 6 of their first 7 at home. Since that time, they've captured 5 home wins in a row. Give me the Warriors plus points. |
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12-17-23 | Magic v. Celtics -8.5 | 97-114 | Win | 100 | 4 h 13 m | Show | |
I used Boston on Friday night as a home favorite over Orlando and they easily won and covered. I'm coming right back with them today. The Celtics are 13-0 SU and 8-3-2 ATS at home this season while outscoring opponents by 15.5 points per game. The Celtics have shot 50% or better in 8 of their last 10 at home. Conversely, Orlando is 0-3 SU&ATS in their last 3 away and allowed opponents to score 121 points or more and shoot 50% or better on each occasion. Orlando is a terrific 11-1 at home this season but just 5-7 on the road. Give me the Celtics minus points. |
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12-16-23 | Alabama v. Creighton -7 | 82-85 | Loss | -108 | 10 h 43 m | Show | |
Alabama @ Creighton 8:00 PM ET Game# 689-690 Play On: Creighton -7.0 No College Basketball analysis today due to time constraints. |
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12-16-23 | Texas A&M +7.5 v. Houston | 66-70 | Win | 100 | 4 h 12 m | Show | |
Texas A&M @ Houston 2:30 PM ET Game# 631-632 Play On: Texas A&M +7.5 No College Basketball analysis today due to time constraints. |
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12-15-23 | Knicks v. Suns -4.5 | 139-122 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 57 m | Show | |
Knicks @ Suns 10:10 PM ET Game# 547-548 Play On: Suns -4.5 I faded the Suns on Wednesday against Brooklyn and cashed that winning ticket. Nonetheless, I am betting on them tonight and without the least bit of hesitancy. This will be just the 2nd time this season that Phoenix will have their terrific trio of Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, and Kevin Durant all available at the same time. I look for that to be a more telling factor than the debut in Wednesday’s home loss. Besides, the Knicks are 0-3 SU&ATS in their last 3 on the road and were outcored by an average of 12.7 points per game. New York’s defensive play has been horrible throughout their previous 5 contests as they allowed 126.4 points per game and opponents shot a combined 49.4% which includes 39.4% from 3-point territory. Give me the Suns minus points. |
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12-15-23 | Magic v. Celtics -5.5 | 111-128 | Win | 100 | 7 h 28 m | Show | |
Magic @ Celtics 7:40 PM ET Game# 541-542 Play On: Celtics -5.5 Despite Orlando beating Boston 4 consecutive times dating back to last season and being a vastly improved team this season with a current record of 16-7, they still find themselves as a sizable road underdog in this spot. I find this current point-spread to be justified and am not swayed by the Magic’s recent success versus Boston. Keeping Orlando’s fast start to this 2023-2024 campaign into perspective, they’ve done much of their damage at home where they’re 11-1 SU and 10-2 ATS. On the road they’re a mediocre 5-6 SU. Conversely, Boston is 12-0 SU at home with a dominating average victory margin of 15.3 points per game. Give me the Celtics minus points. |
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12-15-23 | Pacers v. Wizards +9 | 123-137 | Win | 100 | 7 h 58 m | Show | |
Pacers @ Wizards 7:10 PM ET Game# 535-536 Play On: Wizards +9.0 To be a successful sports bettor there are times it requires making an uncomfortable wager. This is a textbook example of such. The Wizards are a terrible team that comes into this Eastern Conference matchup with an abysmal 3-20 record. However, this sets up to be a favorable situation to get inside this sizable number as a home underdog. One thing that’s been respectable for Washington has been their play on the offensive side of the floor. The Wizards have averaged 115.2 points scored per game and shot 48.2% from the field this season. The major weakness of an otherwise impressive young Pacers team is their shoddy defensive play. That’s especially evident when Indiana is on the road where they’re allowing 132.6 points per game while allowing opponents to shoot a blistering 52.6% from the field. Furthermore, over their last 5 road games, Indiana has allowed 137.2 points per outing and all those opponents shot 53% or better from the field. Lastly, Indiana is coming off a 140-126 divisional loss at Milwaukee, and they’re 0-7 ATS following a divisional game this season. It’s also worth noting, they were outscored in those 7 contests by a substantial margin of 14.5 points per game. Give me the Wizards plus points. |
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12-13-23 | Nets +2.5 v. Suns | 116-112 | Win | 100 | 9 h 35 m | Show | |
Nets @ Suns 9:10 PM ET Game# 517-518 Play On: Nets +2.5 The Suns are an uninspiring 2-4 SU and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games. Phoenix will be facing a Brooklyn team that has shot 47.3% from the field this season. The Suns are an atrocious 1-11 ATS and 3-9 SU this season when facing opponents with a season offensive field goal percentage of 46.0% or better. The Nets have been an extremely profitable 16-5-1 ATS this season which includes 6-3 ATS on the road. Additionally, Brooklyn is coming off Monday’s 131-118 at Sacramento and that is significant. The Nets are 8-1 ATS this season following a SU loss and with a +4.1 point per game differential. Lastly, since the beginning of last season, Brooklyn is 15-2 SU in December and Phoenix is 7-14 SU. Give me the Nets plus points. |
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12-11-23 | Wolves v. Pelicans -3.5 | 107-121 | Win | 100 | 7 h 26 m | Show | |
Timberwolves @ Pelicans 8:10 PM ET Game# 555-556 Play On: Pelicans -3.5 This is another fishy line with all being considered and even with star guard Anthony Edwards listed as questionable to play. Minnesota is coming off a 127-103 blowout win at Memphis which extended their win streak to 6-games and they’re also on a red-hot 16-2 winning run. Yet, they’re an underdog against a New Orleans team which is coming off an embarrassing 133-89 loss to the Lakers in the NBA In-Season Tournament Semifinal. However, New Orleans is 3-0 SU&ATS in their last 3 at home following a loss in their previous contest and won by a substantial margin of 22.3 points per game. Give me the Pelicans minus points. |
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12-11-23 | Nuggets v. Hawks +2.5 | 129-122 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 56 m | Show | |
Nuggets @ Hawks 7:40 PM ET Game# 545-546 Play On: Hawks +2.5 Like many reigning NBA championship teams before them, the Denver Nuggets have a bullseye on their head. Teams have used that emotional advantage quite well when hosting the Nuggets this season. Denver is 9-1 SU at home but a below average 5-8 on the road. This current line showing Denver has a small favorite versus an Atlanta team which is 0-3 in their last 3 and 3-8 during their previous 11 games speaks loudly to me. I am listening. Give me the Hawks plus points. |
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12-11-23 | Cavs +1.5 v. Magic | 94-104 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 27 m | Show | |
Cavaliers @ Magic 7:10 PM ET Game# 539-540 Play On: Cavaliers +1.5 This point-spread jumped right off the screen at me. We have an Orlando team which is 10-1 at home this season and outscoring those visiting opponents by a decisive margin of 14.5 points per game, and here they are as just a short favorite. Not to mention, Orlando is on a current 8-game home win streak. However, the Cavaliers are 7-3 on the road this season and that includes 4-1 SU and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road tilts. These teams met last Wednesday in Cleveland and the Cavaliers walked away with a 121-111 win despite Orlando being awarded 37 free throw attempts. The Cavaliers are a much better defensive team than Orlando and they’ve allowed 105 points or fewer in 5 of their last 6 games. Give me the Cavaliers plus points. |
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12-09-23 | Pacers v. Lakers -4 | 109-123 | Win | 100 | 10 h 14 m | Show | |
Lakers vs. Pacers 8:30 PM ET Game# 535-536 Play On: Lakers -4.0 The Lakers have gone 5-0 SU&ATS in their last 5 as a favorite and won by a decisive margin of 23.0 points per game. Los Angeles is also 8-1 ATS in their last 9 as a favorite of 2.0 or greater. The difference in this matchup is the Lakers are far superior on the defensive side of the floor than Indiana. The Pacers have allowed 111 points or more in every game this season. Conversely, the Lakers have allowed 110 points or fewer in 13 of their 23 games. As a matter of fact, the Pacers are allowing 124.9 points per game but have been able to get away with it on many occasions during a 12-8 start because they also average 128.4 points per contest. When it comes to big games in any sport my tendency is to lean toward the team that’s better defensively. This is a textbook example of such. For those unaware, this is the Finals of the NBA In-Season Tournament with the winning team awarded $500,000 being awarded to each player. Furthermore, the Lakers are the more experienced team and have players who have been in big games such as these much more than those of the Pacers. Give me the Lakers minus points. |
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12-09-23 | St. Mary's v. Colorado State -5 | 64-61 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 13 m | Show | |
St. Mary’s @ Colorado State 6:30 PM ET Game# 697-695 Play On: Colorado State -5.0 St. Mary’s was ranked in the preseason AP Poll Top 25. At this current time, it’s safe to say they were vastly overrated. The Gaels are 4-5 which includes bad losses to Weber State at home, San Diego State by 25, and Xavier by 17. Conversely, Colorado State has lived up to their preseason billing by winning their first 9 games. Additionally, the Rams have covered in 7 of those 9 contests while also posting quality wins over Power Conference opponents like Washington, Colorado, Creighton, and Boston College. The Rams are an extremely efficient offensively while averaging 119.8 points scored per 100 offensive possessions and that’s 6th best in all of college basketball. Give me Colorado State minus points. |
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12-09-23 | Cincinnati +1.5 v. Xavier | 79-84 | Loss | -115 | 21 h 12 m | Show | |
Cincinnati @ Xavier 6:30 PM ET Game# 699-700 Play On: Cincinnati +1.5 The old cliché in rivalry games such as this one is to toss the records out the window. However, it doesn’t erase that fact that Xavier (4-5) enters this matchup losers of 3 straight games and all of which were played at home. There was no shame in losing to #1 Houston by 6. However, 2 of those 3 homes losses came as a double-digit favorite to mid-major conference teams Delaware 87-80 and Oakland 78-46. and neither team is currently rated in the Top 125 of College Basketball according to KenPom. Cincinnati has played a much weaker schedule than Xavier but has started the season 7-0 and is rated #24 by KenPom. The Bearcats have posted double-digit wins in 6 of those 7 contests. Give me Cincinnati. |
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12-08-23 | Rockets v. Nuggets -8.5 | 114-106 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 46 m | Show | |
Rockets @ Nuggets 9:10 PM ET Game# 521-522 Play On: Nuggets -8.5 Considering the Rockets have shown to be a much-improved team in the early going of this season, this appears as a very heavy line which makes it alluring to take the underdog. Nonetheless, I just can’t ignore the home/away dichotomies in this matchup. Houton is an outstanding 9-1 SU at home but an abysmal 0-8 SU on the road. On the other hand, Denver is an uninspiring 5-8 SU on the road but an unbeaten 9-0 SU at home where they’ve outscored opponents by an average of 11.0 points per game. The Nuggets are coming off 2 losses in a row with both coming on the road versus the Kings and Clippers. However, the defending world champions haven’t lost 3 straight games all season and are 2-0 SU&ATS immediately following back-to-back losses. Give me the Nuggets minus points. |
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12-08-23 | Warriors +3 v. Thunder | 136-138 | Win | 100 | 9 h 46 m | Show | |
Warriors @ Thunder 8:10 PM ET Game# 517-518 Play On: Warriors +3.0 These teams have already met 3 times this season and the visitors are unscathed 3-0 during those matchups. The Warriors are certainly off to a disappointing start to the season. Nevertheless, they’re a money-making 7-3 ATS on the road. The upstart Thunder are just 2-3 in their last 5 games. During that stretch, they’re allowing opponents to attempt 33 free throw attempts per games and make an alarmingly high 38% of their 3-point shot attempts. Conversely, throughout their last 5 contests Golden State is averaging 28 free throws per contest while making a stellar 81% of those attempts. During that identical 5-game span, the Warriors have made an impressive 39.6% of their 3-point shot attempts. During their first 3 meetings against Oklahoma City, Golden State averaged an extremely high 15.7 offensive rebounds per game which equates to a better than average amount of multiple offensive possessions. Give me the Warriors plus points. |
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12-02-23 | Nuggets v. Kings -4.5 | 117-123 | Win | 100 | 11 h 41 m | Show | |
Nuggets @ Kings 10:10 PM ET Game# 551-552 Play On: Kings -4.5 The defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets have seeming got back into a groover of late after going into a short tailspin. The Nuggets are 4-0 SU&ATS in their last 4 and with an average victory margin of 9.7 points per game. Yet they find themselves as an underdog against a Kings team that’s coming off a 14-point home loss. Here’s the catch. Denver played last night in Phoenix and this will be their 3rd game in 4 days and 6th in 9 days. The Kings will be playing on 2 days of rest and this will only be their 4th game in 9 days. Additionally, that previously mentioned home loss to the Clippers snapped a 5-game home win streak for Sacramento. I look for them to get back on track tonight especially with a sizable rest advantage on their side. Give me the Kings minus points. |
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12-01-23 | Fresno State v. BYU -14.5 | 56-85 | Win | 100 | 8 h 55 m | Show | |
Fresno State vs. BYU 9:00 PM ET Game# 885-886 Play On: BYU -14.5 This game won’t be played in Provo but it will take place in Salt Lake City which by all intents and purposes Is a BYU home game. BYU (6-0) is currently ranked #19 in the AP Poll. Nevertheless, I trust the KenPom rankings much more and they have the Cougars at #9. BYU is is extremely good on both ends of the floor. They’re 28th nationally in 3-point shooting percentage while Fresno State is #338 at defending the 3-point shot. Fresno is an uninspiring 2-3 versus Division 1 teams thus far with their only wins coming over Morgan State and New Mexico State who currently have a combined 1-12 record versus Division 1 competition. Give me BYU minus points. |
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12-01-23 | Quinnipiac v. Canisius -3.5 | 73-93 | Win | 100 | 6 h 56 m | Show | |
Quinnipiac @ Canisius 7:00 PM ET Game# 865-866 Play On: Canisius -3.5 Quinnipiac is 5-1 but their wins have come over Coast Guard, Army, Stonehill, Central Connecticut State, and Albany. Their 4 Division 1 wins came over teams that currently have a combined 7-21 (.250) record. Conversely, Canisius owns quality wins over St. Bonaventure (4-2) and Western Kentucky (5-3). They also gave Syracuse (5-2) all they can handle in a 12-point road loss. Give me Canisius minus points. |
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12-01-23 | Liberty -4 v. College of Charleston | 67-76 | Loss | -105 | 5 h 57 m | Show | |
Liberty vs. Charleston 6:00 PM ET Game# 843-844 Play On: Liberty -4.0 Liberty suffered their first loss of the season last night to #13 FAU. However, keep in mind, that was an FAU team that returned all 5 starters from a team that reached the Final 4 this past April. Additionally, that game was part of the Field of 68 Tournament which is being held on the home floor of FAU. The Flames own a quality win over a Top 100 team in Wichita State. These teams faced one common opponent and that was Vermont. Liberty defeated the Catamounts 71-61 while Charleston lost 77-69 on a neutral floor. Charleston is a mediocre 3-3 to start the season with 1 of those wins coming against a team that currently has a winning record. Libert has played the tougher schedule and is batter both offensively and defensively than Charleston. This is also an experienced Liberty team that went 27-9 a season ago and advanced to the 2nd Round of the NIT where they lost at Wisconsin 75-71 after advancing with a home win over Villanova. Give me Liberty minus points. |
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11-30-23 | Pacers +2.5 v. Heat | 132-142 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 38 m | Show | |
Pacers @ Heat 7:40 PM ET Game# 503-504 Play On: Pacers +2.5 Indiana is coming off a stunning 114-110 home loss to Portland in a game they closed as a 12.0-point favorite. However, the Pacers have only dropped back-to-back games once this season and the last time it occurred was way back on 11/1. As a matter of fact, Indiana has gone a perfect 5-0 SU&ATS in their last 5 immediately following a loss and won by an average of 16.0 points per game. The Pacers have been a dynamic offensive team thus far and have averaged 127.6 points scored per game while also shooting a red-hot 50.3% from the field. Conversely, Miami is 0-3 SU in their last 3 and during those contests they allowed opponents to shoot 50.6%. Five me the Pacers plus points. |
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11-30-23 | Liberty v. Florida Atlantic -7.5 | 58-83 | Win | 100 | 6 h 48 m | Show | |
Liberty @ FAU 6:00 PM ET Game# 737-738 Play On: FAU -7.5 Liberty comes into this matchup with a 6-0 record. However, they’ve faced a much easier schedule than FAU and has posted no victories over major conference teams. This will also be the Flames first true road game of the season. #13 FAU (6-1) sustained a massive upset loss earlier this season when they fell to Bryant as a 23.5-point home favorite. However, since that stunning defeat, the Owls have gone 3-0 with wins over noteworthy opponents the likes of Butler, Texas A7M. and Virginia Tech. During those 3 victories they averaged an impressive 90.3 points scored per game and shot a blistering hot 54.3% from the field. Keep in mind, this is an FAU team which made it to the Final 4 a season ago and all 5 of last year’s starters returned for another run at a national championship. Give me FAU minus points. |
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11-29-23 | Colorado v. Colorado State -2.5 | 83-88 | Win | 100 | 7 h 15 m | Show | |
Colorado @ Colorado State 9:00 PM ET Game# 709-710 Play On: Colorado State -2.5 Colorado State is a hidden gem at 6-0 and ranked #20. The Rams are coming off an extremely impressive 69-48 upset win over #15 Creighton as a 9.0-point underdog on a neutral floor. Colorado State is averaging 84.9 points scored per game while shooting a blistering hot 53.9% from the field and 39.1% from beyond the 3-point line. The Rams will be out for big time revenge stemming from a 93-65 blowout loss at Colorado last season. Give me Colorado State minus points. |
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11-29-23 | Bradley -3.5 v. Murray State | 72-79 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 15 m | Show | |
Bradley @ Murray State 8:00 PM ET Game# 697-698 Play On: Bradley -3.5 Bradley is 6-0 SU and 5-0-1 ATS to start the season. I know they haven’t exactly been blowing teams out, but they’re solid defensively and faced a respectful strength of schedule thus far. Murray State will enter this contest on a 3-game losing streak with many of their recent failures deriving from poor defensive play. Give me Bradley minus points. |
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11-29-23 | Oakland -7 v. Detroit | 65-50 | Win | 100 | 5 h 16 m | Show | |
Oakland @ Detroit 7:00 PM ET Game# 671-672 Play On: Oakland -7.0 Detroit has been horrible to start the season. The Titans are 0-6 with an average loss margin by 17.3 points per game and failed to cover on 5 of those 6 occasions. They’ve been especially brutal on the defensive end of the floor. Oakland is 4-3 and covered all 7 games. Oakland is coming off a terrific upset win over Xavier on a neutral floor in a game they were a 15.0-point underdog. They were very competitive in losses by 6 at Ohio State (5-1), by 11 at Illinois (5-1), and by 8 versus Drake (5-1). Give me Oakland minus points. |