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01-03-24 | NC State v. Notre Dame +5 | 54-52 | Win | 100 | 7 h 31 m | Show | |
NC State at Notre Dame 8:00 ET Fighting Irish (+) over Wolfpack- These two met during the football season and I posted on of my early season Megabucks defeats (currently on an EIGHT game win streak in football) as I took the basketball school (NCS) against a football school (ND) and paid the price of such foolishness. This time around it is basketball meetings and I against will take the home team in what is not considered their best sport. Why would you do that one might ask...because the Fighting Irish lost to Citadel and after winning only three conference games last year they are looking for their second consecutive ACC victory. ND’s pace of play should frustrate the running Tigers and the home crowd will not help. Take NOTRE DAME! |
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01-03-24 | Stanford +5 v. UCLA | 59-53 | Win | 100 | 6 h 27 m | Show | |
Stanford at UCLA 9:00 ET Cardinals (+) over Bruins- Stanford who is 6-6 have shown the capability of playing with anyone at any level as evidenced by their 100-82 rout of No. 4 Arizona. The Cardinal are trying to win their first road game of the season be it at a neutral site or a true road game as they are 0-4 SU and 0-1 in true road games. UCLA has won the last four meetings but Stanford got the money last time the clashed in February. The Bruins do not put the ball in the basket as much as the Cardinal but do the tougher defense. But, not good enough tonight. Take STANFORD! |
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01-03-24 | Thunder v. Hawks +1.5 | Top | 138-141 | Win | 100 | 7 h 1 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Thunder- We missed out on the Celtics and Thunder winner last night as Oklahoma City won their fifth straight game 127-123 over Boston the team with the best record in the NBA. But, I shall atone for it today with the winner here. Atlanta broke a streak of their own of four losses in-a-row Sunday by defeating lowly Washington 130-126. These two met in early November with the Thunder (+1.5) prevailing 126-117 (it was no surprise then as we did post the winner in that meeting) and this is the final meeting of the season. Last year they split the series and I see the same thing happening here. The Hawks have been putrid both SU and ATS especially at home where they are 1-12 ATS. But, they will play 13 of the next 18 at home and are looking to make up ground starting tonight. Thunder are playing back-to-back and the Hawks are flying high with confidence off the Sunday victory. The line seems a bit short and OKC looks like an easy play. Therefore...take ATLANTA! |
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01-03-24 | Bucks v. Pacers +3.5 | 130-142 | Win | 100 | 7 h 31 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Indiana 7:10 ET Pacers (+) over Bucks- When push comes to shove Milwaukee very well may have the biggest upside of all NBA contenders. Their firepower has them scoring 124.6 PPG second in the ‘Association.’ The number 1 scoring team happens to be hosting tonight match-up as the Pacers drop on 126.4 PPG. There will be no shortage of star power as the Bucks tout Antetokounmpo and Indiana sends out the fastest rising start in the NBA Tyrese Haliburton who is a triple-double machine. Look for a high scoring game with the home Pacers with the final edge. Take INDIANA! |
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01-02-24 | Nets +6 v. Pelicans | Top | 85-112 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 22 m | Show |
Brooklyn at New Orleans 8:00 ET Nets (+) over Pelicans- There two things that should happen at games end tonight is that Brooklyn will end a season long three game losing streak and the Pelicans will have their two-game win streak end. No question New Orleans has a big 3 in their line up with Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum who can carry a team as they have the past two games each scoring at least 20 points in wins over the Lakers and Jazz. The Nets who are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games are 8-1 SU and ATS in the last nine meetings and rebound here. Take BROOKLYN! |
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01-01-24 | Mavs v. Jazz +3.5 | Top | 90-127 | Win | 100 | 11 h 46 m | Show |
Dallas at Utah 9:00 ET Jazz (+) over Mavericks- The last time these two cagers met the Mavericks handed Utah a 50-point loss (147-97) the second worse loss in Jazz history and goes back to when they played in New Orleans where it made more sense to called them the Jazz. In the last meeting Utah was shorthanded and Luca Doncic dropped in 40 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in just three quarters but since that defeat they have won seven of 10 and are healthy. Healthy or not Dallas most likely be without the services of Kyrie (Flat world) Irving who is resting and a regular basis. Take UTAH! |
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01-01-24 | Texas -3.5 v. Washington | Top | 31-37 | Loss | -110 | 29 h 47 m | Show |
Texas vs Washington 8:00 ET Longhorns (-) over Huskies- Undefeated (13-0) Washington has done everything you could possibility ask of a football team during a perfect season. Deemed underdogs three time during the year they rose to the occasion each time beating Oregon twice as underdogs and at Oregon State. Texas who is favored here was an underdog once, to Alabama, the win that put them into the FBS Final Four. The Huskies have the nation’s No. 1 passing attack and No. 10 total offense averaging 344 YPG with Michael Penix leading the way. Texas moves the ball even better having the No. 9 offense with better balance. Now, here we go with The Longhorns being the lowest ranked team team in the Finals and they are favored over the No. 1 seed...that smells. I am and you should wait as long as you can and get the best price laying...TEXAS! |
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01-01-24 | Liberty v. Oregon -17.5 | 6-45 | Win | 100 | 21 h 45 m | Show | |
Liberty vs Oregon 1:00 ET Ducks (-) over Flames- Okay let me see...hum, we have an undefeated club that would be Liberty (13-0) who is receiving a ton of points to a club many thought would be in the FBS Final-4. A pair of 3-point losses to Washington did the Ducks in and now in the Bo Nix showcase finale they will show the offense that we saw all season. Liberty has the No. 3 offense in thee nation and average 515 yards a game with 303 of it coming on th ground. This is where the Flames meet their Waterloo as the Ducks defense is No. 5 in rushing defense allowing just 3.4 yards per attempt. This David versus Goliath battle can only end one way and their is no stone or sling shot around to slay this offensive giant. Take OREGON! |
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01-01-24 | Iowa +6 v. Tennessee | 0-35 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 43 m | Show | |
Iowa vs Tennessee 1:00 ET Hawkeyes (+) over Volunteers- To start with I’m thinking that the No. 17 team in the country that would be Iowa is about a touchdown underdog against the No. 21 ranked club that being Tennessee seems a bit disconcerting. After all the Volunteers have gone 5-0 against the Big Ten in their last five meetings. The Haweyes have the worst offense in modern college football history and total a meek 240 YPG and still managed 10 wins. That is truly a testament to their coaching their defense held three of the last four opponents to their season low in total yards and they were shut out in the Big Ten Championship game. This to me is a vital point as a team entering a bowl game after having been shutout in their final game come out and play an aggressive game. Hawkeyes more respectful of their SEC opponent than the Vols will show against the Big Ten. Take IOWA! |
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01-01-24 | Wisconsin +9 v. LSU | 31-35 | Win | 100 | 20 h 58 m | Show | |
Wisconsin vs LSU 12:00 ET Badgers (+) over Tigers- Once again Wisconsin would have the most drab, unimaginative and boring offense in the nation if it wasn’t for Iowa. The Badgers meager offense scores 22 PPG ranking them in the 2nd group of 100. LSU is anther story as they ended up the highest scoring team in FBS action averaging 46.4 PPG and are No. 1 in total yards 548 and yards per play 8.5. The Tigers also tout this year’s Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels who’s impact on the game can not b denied and he like so many others has passed on this game in order to play with his pud. I am looking to fade the Tigers off last year’s bowl win over Purdue when as a 21-point favorite the destroyed a hapless and undermanned Purdue team and showed no mercy at any all winning the Citrus Bowl 63-7. Brian Kelly is 1-7 ATS as a bowl favorite of 7 or more points (ML Playbook) so despite the Badgers weak offense they will get the money. Take WISCONSIN! |
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12-31-23 | Magic +5.5 v. Suns | 107-112 | Win | 100 | 21 h 16 m | Show | |
Orlando at Phoenix 8:00 ET Magic (+) over Suns- Phoenix who procured Kevin Durant before the close of the 2023-23 season and then proceeded to acquire Bradley Beal to go along with Devin Booker, Eric Gordon and Grayson Allen have only had three games with the Big-3 in the line-up. Friday the Suns won for the first time with their trio of super starts in the lineup defeating lowly Charlotte 133-119 as 15.5 point favorites. We always hear stories of how teams with new players especially high profile stars take time to mesh and learn each other idiosyncrasies. So, now after one game together and have a good shooting night against a very weak club I am to believe that the Suns rises in the west...not so fast my friend. Phoenix had lost nine of 12 before their consecutive wins and they are .5-12 ATS at home. I really don’t have much to say about the Magic other than they are much better than most people realize as their No. 1 draft pick from a year ago Paolo Branchero all-around play is infectious. Take ORLANDO! |
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12-31-23 | Nets +7.5 v. Thunder | 108-124 | Loss | -108 | 4 h 5 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Oklahoma City 7:05 ET Nets (+) over Thunder- The Thunder continue to win and are on a three game streak right now and have won six-of-seven which brings them to a 70% winning percentage at 21-9 SU. OKC showed improvement he latter half of last season and the addition of 2nd year rookie (may not make sense but it is true) Chet Holmgren has make major contribution that Wembanyama can not match. Brooklyn reminds me of what the Thunder were last season they are young and hungry and give a full 48 minute effort. OKC is third in scoring while the Nets are strong off the boards ranking third. This one stays close. Take BROOKLYN! |
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12-31-23 | Rams v. Giants +6 | Top | 26-25 | Win | 100 | 19 h 28 m | Show |
Los Angeles Rams at New York Giants 1:00 ET Giants (+) over Rams- Well, Tommy ‘Cutlets’ DeVito’s 15-minutes are up and the Jersey native can always say what was but from here on out he will on the sidelines (if that). The Giants, one of the two disasters that have been playing professional football in New York this year have not quit on the season. Unlike their AFC rival the New York Jets and they are reviving QB Tyrod Taylor who I liken to Geno Smith. Taylor who started at QB in the 2010 Orange Bowl opposite Andrew Luck, has a Super Bowl ring (Baltimore), a Pro Bowl appearance and 13 years under his belt. He was very inconsistent in his early years but has been around long enough to mature into the quarterbacking position and can still be ‘electric’ creating explosive plays. The Giants have not quit and can pull the outright upset win (always take the points) over the Rams. The Rams have been overachievers this season and and have finally caught the eye of the public and it will catch up to them here. Take NEW YORK GIANTS! |
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12-31-23 | Saints +2.5 v. Bucs | Top | 23-13 | Win | 100 | 17 h 50 m | Show |
New Orleans at Tampa Bay 1:00 ET Saints (+) over Buccaneers- I’m hearing quarterback Baker Mayfield has been outstanding controlling the ball and has grown into the position after a number of disappointments. In his sixth season and with his fourth team in the last three years, he currently has the highest QB rating of his career at 96.7 and the Bucs have won four in-a-row. New Orleans is still live in the division but only with a win here and they were defeated soundly by Tampa Bay 26-9 in the Superdome and are looking to extract a turn about here. Saints defense up to the ask as Mayfield under pressure reverts back to form. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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12-31-23 | Raiders v. Colts -4 | 20-23 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 41 m | Show | |
Las Vegas at Indianapolis 1:00 ET Colts (-) over Raiders- I got this from a guy who says he knows a guy, who knows a guy who said the Colts are going to win...so here we are. Nah, it is a matter of numbers and Las Vegas is full of numbers and odds and they are usually not in your favor. The Raiders are still in the AFC playoff hunt after their Christmas Day upset win at Kansas City (their 1st in over 10 years there) and are 4-3 under interim coach Antonio Pierce. Right now Indianapolis holds the final wild card spot and could put the Raiders fans out of their misery with a win here. After scoring on their first drive of the day in Atlanta last week the Colts were corralled for the remainder of the game and held to a mere field goal. Vegas’ Josh Jacobs is out along with tight end Michael Mayers and a pair of starting offensive lineman are down as well. Rookie Aidan O’Connell doesn’t have enough game experience to overcome those holes. Take INDIANAPOLIS! |
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12-31-23 | Falcons +2.5 v. Bears | 17-37 | Loss | -100 | 17 h 33 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Chicago 1:00 ET Falcons (+) over Bears- last week I used the Falcons as my Major Shocker winner and they to care of business against the visiting Colts. I thought that after that performance Atlanta might attract more attention but the general public seems a bit enamored by the Bears. Maybe it’s the Midway Magic but Chicago who has won three of the last four games has garnered some respect not only from bookmakers but from the ‘players’ alike (gamblers) as well. Chicago has less than a 1% chance to make the playoff and with a high draft pick expected there is added pressure on the inaccurate Justin Fields. He has legs but the Falcons have bigger and strong guys to run the ball and they will. Tylor Heinicke does it again...take ATLANTA! |
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12-31-23 | Dolphins +3.5 v. Ravens | 19-56 | Loss | -115 | 16 h 4 m | Show | |
Miami at Baltimore 1:00 ET Dolphins (+) over Ravens- First thoughts about this match-up was that the Ravens are coming off a huge win as our Prime-time Megabucks winner and i want to fade them this week. Unfortunately, we can’t have everything and although I don’t mind their opponent being Miami who has to travels north. But they are here after winning a big game of their own defeating Dallas 22-20. So, like Baltimore the Dolphins may not be at their emotional peak but they are pros and both clubs are fighting for a home field advantage which the Ravens possess right now. The Dolphins have won the past two meetings in each of the last two years with Tua at the helm.Take MIAMIo |
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12-30-23 | Lions v. Cowboys -5 | Top | 19-20 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 6 m | Show |
Detroit at Dallas 8:15 ET Cowboys (-) over Lions- There are a couple of key factors that I must consider when viewing this contest. To start although Detroit still has motivation to gain home field and the No. 1 seed they should still be hung-over from celebrating the clinching of the NFC North Division title for the first time in 30 years. Meanwhile, Dallas needs a win in the worst way after getting thumped by Buffalo 31-10 and then last week blew every opportunity to win and finally could not make a stop against Miami in a 22-20 loss. The Cowboys have dominated all opponents at home scoring over 30 points in all seven wins going 6-1 ATS. Take DALLAS! |
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12-30-23 | Heat v. Jazz +1.5 | Top | 109-117 | Win | 100 | 16 h 11 m | Show |
Miami at Utah 5:00 ET Jazz (+) over Heat- This looks to me like a mirror image of the Thursday’s game with the Heat being a small underdog to the Warriors and now it has folded over with them as a small favorite at Utah. The Jazz just finished a five-game road trip and won the middle three games before falling at New Orleans Thursday night. The Jazz should be a full strength health wise for the first time this season while Miami continues to play hurt and continues to win. Utah has been under-maned most of the season and yet have managed to post a winning record at home going 8-5 SU and more importantly 9-3 ATS. The Heat have won the last five meetings, but the Jazz got the money the last meeting and will get it done here. Take UTAH! |
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12-30-23 | Auburn v. Maryland +6.5 | Top | 13-31 | Win | 100 | 14 h 13 m | Show |
Auburn at Maryland 11:00 ET Terrapins (+) over Tigers- This was one of the first games that I gravitated toward and that was because the line opened Auburn minus-2.5 and I thought the line was short and was looking forward to a Maryland outright upset win. But, as they say in the Crescent City ‘shit happens’ and it did here. The Terrapins were 7-5 and led by Taulia Tagovailoa (yeah little brother) set Maryland and Big Ten records for passing and they still lost five times. The Tigers of course closed their season 30 seconds too late otherwise would have defeated rival Alabama and probably be playing New Year’s Day. As it is they are now close to a TD favorite. But, the Auburn offense which was limited to start with be without three defensive starters and a total of six offensive backs and receivers opt out. Take MARYLAND! |
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12-30-23 | Creighton +4 v. Marquette | 67-72 | Loss | -110 | 2 h 17 m | Show | |
Creighton vs Marquette 2:00 ET Golden Eagles (-) over Bluejays- One of these two top Big East squads will have two losses to start conference play after this contest is over. Marquette dropped their conference opener at Providence but responded with a win over Georgetown 81-51. I saw Marquette falling to Villanova who won’t be contending for the title. The Bluejays had way too many turnovers and I have my doubts as to how good they really are but they can handle this spot. Take CREIGHTON! |
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12-30-23 | Ole Miss v. Penn State -4 | 38-25 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 33 m | Show | |
Mississippi vs. Penn State 12:00 ET Nittany Lions (-) over Rebels- Can you imagine they still allow Mississippi to refer to themselves a s Rebels (that will change). Both of these clubs suffered just two losses and they were when they played top ranked teams. Penn State fell to Michigan and Ohio State while Mississippi succumbed to Alabama and Georgia each losing to a team in the FBS Final-4 and the last two they didn’t get there. Six Nittany Lions players have declared for the NFL draft but will play will All-Big Ten Defensive end Chop Robinson did opt out. The Rebels also had only one player opt out and he also is a defensive end Cedric Johnson. Mississippi has the 15th ranked offense averaging 455 YPG while The Lions have the No. 1 overall defense allowing just 223 YPG and with a win here they will become the first school to have won all six New Year’s Day Bowl games. Take PENN STATE! |
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12-29-23 | Thunder +2.5 v. Nuggets | 119-93 | Win | 100 | 9 h 22 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at Denver 9:00 ET Thunder (+) over Nuggets- My goodness this is a short price to lay with the defending NBA Champions at home. Denver has not been all that bad at home going 13-2 SU although just 8-7 ATS with one of their two outright losses coming at the hands of the Thunder. Oklahoma City has the youngest team in the league and don’t know that they are supposed to be intimated by the defending champs...they are not! The Thunder have won their last two and seven of their last nine and will get it done again tonight. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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12-29-23 | San Diego State +7.5 v. Gonzaga | Top | 84-74 | Win | 100 | 9 h 51 m | Show |
San Diego State at Gonzaga 9:00 ET Aztecs (+) over Bulldogs- Each of these two programs have represented the west in the NCAA Final Four over the past three years with San Diego State falling this past April and Gonzaga in 2021 and 2017. These two programs have split four previous meetings and the Aztecs have won their last three with their two losses coming against BYU and Grand Canyon (much better than people realize). Gonzaga is the big name team coming from the west but San Diego State has won 20 games or more in 17 of 18 seasons and will keep this one close with their stellar defense. Take SAN DIEGO STATE! |
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12-29-23 | 76ers v. Rockets +1.5 | 131-127 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 23 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Houston 8:00 ET Rockets (+) over 76ers- Philadelphia is just not anything close to the same team when playing without the NBA’s MVP Joel Embiid who is the league leading scorer. The 76ers were 0-4 SU without their big man until a 20-point win at Orlando and winning on the road which has been a weak spot for them in recent seasons. Houston is one of the youngest teams (and developing fast) in the NBA and excel at home where they are 12-4 SU and 11-4-1 ATS. Embiid is still out. Take HOUSTON! |
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12-29-23 | Missouri +5 v. Ohio State | Top | 14-3 | Win | 100 | 16 h 9 m | Show |
Missouri vs Ohio State 8:00 ET Tigers (+) over Buckeyes- This game has been all over the place with Ohio State opening at minus-6.5 and moving to the dog at as high as plus +3.5. Rumors of he is and who is not paying have settled down and the line returned to where it should have been the entire time. Missouri (10-2) expects a full roster and appear to be motivated more than the Buckeyes. After getting bounced out of the FBS Championship contention OSU lost their quarterback to the transfer portal (Syracuse of all places) and lost all incentive. If it is a matter of motivation the game belongs to the Tigers. Take MISSOURI! |
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12-29-23 | Kings v. Hawks | Top | 117-110 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 54 m | Show |
Sacramento at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+)over Kings- Atlanta may be the biggest underachiever in the NBA this season as they ave one of the worst home records in the league. The Hawks are a meager 4-8 SU at home but are an horrid 1-11 ATS as hosts despite having one of the top guards Trae young who averages 28.1 points and 11.3 assists. Sacramento can match the Hawk front court play as De’ Aaron Fox averages 30.2 and 6,1 assists. The Kings have won six of 10 while the black birds have lost three straight and won just three of their last 12 games. They are ranked No 3 on offense with 122.3 PPG while the Kings are NO. 22 on defense allowing 118 PPG. Take ATLANTA! |
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12-29-23 | Memphis v. Iowa State -10.5 | 36-26 | Loss | -109 | 12 h 32 m | Show | |
Iowa State vs Memphis 3:30 ET Cyclones (-) over Tigers- There is ‘something reeeally, really wrong here’ as Al Pacino would say. As we can’t figure how a team that won nine games is playing at home and have had a season with unbelievable production. Okay, Iowa State did play tougher competition but still they were just 7-5 losing to the likes of MAC Ohio. Look at the seasonal stats one would think that they have listed the wrong team the favorite as Memphis was No. 7 in scoring and averaged 39.7 PPG while The Cyclones were at No. 75 scoring 26.2 PPG. With Memphis playing at home and scoring as they do (40 per) it makes absolutely no sense to get points at home. If Carmine or Mario bet the Cyclones today (I believe they will) they will storm Memphis. Take IOWA STATE! |
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12-29-23 | Notre Dame v. Oregon State +6.5 | 40-8 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 2 m | Show | |
Notre Dame vs Oregon State 8:00 ET Beavers (+) over Fighting Irish- With so many players opting out it was a little more difficult to grade this match-up but after all is said and done we have the answer. To start with you are always live when plying against the Fighting Irish in big games because they have such a huge national following there is always money behind them. Notre Dame is just 20-21 in bowl games while the upstart Beavers are 12-7 lifetime in bowl games and 2-0 in El Paso. Both starting quarterbacks are missing but, Oregon State will start Ben Gulbranson who was 7-1 as a starter in 2022 and the Las Vegas bowl routing Florida 30-3 and was named MVP. The Irish will start Steve Angeli who has 25 career passing attempts. Take OREGON STATE! |
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12-28-23 | Heat +3.5 v. Warriors | 114-102 | Win | 100 | 10 h 13 m | Show | |
Miami at Golden State 10:00 ET Heat (+) over Warriors- Even through their slow start had Miami had struggling but they have managed to win nine of 15 road games. Only three other teams in the NBA have won more on the road while Golden State who also is off to a weak start to the season has reeled off eight straight home wins. The Warriors may have won at home but they are a disappointing 6-9 ATS as hosts. The Heat still doesn’t know if Jimmy Butler will be able to play as he has missed the last three games and yet the line on this match-up is very low. It leads me to believe the Warriors will struggle again. Take MIAMI! |
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12-28-23 | Jets +8 v. Browns | Top | 20-37 | Loss | -120 | 29 h 22 m | Show |
New York Jets at Cleveland 8:15 ET Jets (+) over Browns- Talk about quarterback issues both of these teams are on their fourth starting quarterbacks and one of them was on a couch in his living room before coming out of a forced retirement. Cleveland has been through Watson, Thompson-Robinson, PJ Walker and now Joe Flacco who has led them to four straight wins and at 10-5 which has them a No. 3 seed in the AFC. The Jets, well, it is sad. They have been through Arron Rodgers (4-plays), Wilson, Tim Boyle (who has been released) and now Trevor Siemian who is in his seventh year and fourth different team in the last three years and his highest completion percentage in any season was 57 and his current QB rating after three games with the Jets is 53.8 with one TD pass and three interceptions. Not very impressive is it. The Browns are 7-1 both SU and ATS at home while the Jets have covered once in six road games. But, I expect both of these AFC rivals to move toward the center with the jets being better and the home team sliding a bit. Siemian led the green slime to 30 points last week against Washington and he can keep this one close as their defense steps up. Take NEW YORK JETS! |
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12-28-23 | NC State +2.5 v. Kansas State | 19-28 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 44 m | Show | |
N.C. State vs Kansas State 5:45 ET Wolfpack (+) over Wildcats- I have to laugh and I mean really laugh because of what the transfer portal does and doesn’t do for some schools. The past couple of years Brennan Armstrong was quarterbacking Virginia Tech and I thought he was less than average for a college QB. The lefty who was inaccurate throwing and had a lot of help from his All-American tight end at Virginia and still was the Cavaliers all-time leading passer with 9,034 yards and 58 touchdowns. He transfers to NC State this season and was benched by the Wolfpack after just five games and returns defeats North Carolina 39-20. Guess what...NC State won their last five. Kansas State’s starting QB Will Howard was injured and is in transfer portal and will be replaced by Avery Johnson who will be making his first career start. The Wildcats also lost their defensive captain and a pair of all conference starters. Take NORTH CAROLINA STATE! |
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12-28-23 | SMU v. Boston College +10.5 | 14-23 | Win | 100 | 14 h 10 m | Show | |
S.M.U. vs Boston College 2:00 ET Eagles (+) over Mustangs- SMU has been good to us all year and the fact that they were the underdog in the American Athletic Conference Championship game against Tulane made me take a step back. They won the title of course and captured their first conference championship since 1984 when they won the Southwest Conference. They had RB Greg James and Eric Dickerson and my buddy Ron Meyer (who has passed away is 2017) was head coach. The Mustangs had to go with redshirt freshman Kevin Jennings in the final and he threw for 203 yards which is fine but well below what their season average was. The Eagles had a five-game win streak before closing the season with three of losses to Virginia Tech, Miami and Pittsburgh. That fits a trend that gives us the dog here. Take BOSTON COLLEGE! |
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12-27-23 | Knicks +3.5 v. Thunder | 120-129 | Loss | -112 | 8 h 11 m | Show | |
New York at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET Knicks (+) over Thunder- OKC has three of the NBA’s youngest stars as their wait to next year mantra has turned into winning now. At 19-9 the Thunder have to be taken seriously being led by All-star Gilgeous Alexander, second year rookie Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams. New York is led by Jalen Brunson and although they have lost their center Mitchell and still are second in the NBA in rebounding while Oklahoma City is second to last. Knicks over win over Milwaukee adding the confidence needed to beat the league’s elite. Take NEW YORK! |
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12-27-23 | Louisville v. USC +6.5 | Top | 28-42 | Win | 100 | 6 h 23 m | Show |
Louisville vs USC 8:00 ET Trojans(+) over Cardinals- This game has left me swinging in the wind as trends and key factors point toward and away from both clubs. Southern Cal will of course be without last year’s Heisman winner Caleb Williams and will have 19 other players either in transfer portal or prepping for the NFL draft. The Trojans were 6-0 but closed the season losing five of their final six. Miller Moss will get his first start for USC although he has been part of the team for three years and seeing this as his only opportunity to showcase his talents. Louisville has dropped their last two including the ACC Championship game to Florida State. The Trojans are 36-20 in bowl action and those whose didn’t get their chance during the regular season will shine here. Take SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA! |
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12-27-23 | Bucks v. Nets +5 | Top | 144-122 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 40 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Nets (+) over Bucks- When reviewing the Bucks play to date my thoughts run to this club scoring points and not playing the tough defense needed to win during the playoffs. Milwaukee is second in the NBA in points scored with 124.5 per game but allow 119.1 and have surrendered 120 points or more 15 times this season as their interior presence has been soft allowing 53 points per game in the paint. They have gone ‘over’ the total in 20 of their 30 games. Brooklyn who is 11-4-1 ATS at home have dropped nine of 11 SU against the Bucks but have gone 3-1 ATS in the last four meetings and 5-of-6 have gone under. The Nets had dropped five straight until their two wins against Detroit and are 1-6 ATS in their last seven. They are a young club that will surprise the league in their play before the season’s end and they are eager to measure up against the Bucks. Take BROOKLYN! |
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12-27-23 | Virginia Tech -10.5 v. Tulane | Top | 41-20 | Win | 100 | 13 h 55 m | Show |
Military Bowl 2:00 ET Annapolis, MD Virginia Tech vs Tulane 2:00 ET Hokies (-) over Green Wave- This was one of the first games among the 42 bowl games that drew my attention because the line is so outrageous it could not be ignored. I actually thought that I had written the spread down incorrectly with Virginia Tech in the favorites role. Okay, I might give you that the Hokies play a more difficult schedule but not by all that much and they were just 6-6 anyway. Tulane has won 11 games after winning 12 last season including a bowl win over USC. So, is this price an over-reaction to the Green Wave entering this game without their head coach and quarterback who is preparing for the NFL draft. This point spread comes under more scrutiny upon seeing that Va. Tech has dropped four straight bowl games. Tulane is using an interim coach and has already hired Jon Sumrall from Troy as their new head coach but he won’t be a part of this bowl game. They will be without their quarterback, their leading rusher, without their leading receiver and five top defensive players. Take VIRGINIA TECH! |
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12-26-23 | Kansas v. UNLV +13.5 | 49-36 | Win | 100 | 18 h 31 m | Show | |
Kansas vs UNLV 9:00 ET Runnin’ Rebels (+) over Jayhawks- I hope that I am not being blinded by the Vegas glitch and glitter but I saw some explosive plays from from the UNLV offense this season. Wide receiver Ricky White had 1,386 receiving yards while freshman quarterback Jayden Maiava threw for 2,794 yards. They are quicker and faster than most realize as the Jayhawks will find out soon enough. Kansas still isn’t aware if top running back Devin Neal may still opt out for the NFL draft. The Rebels are strong on special teams led by Lou Groza Award winner Lou Pizano for made 25-27 FG attempts. Take UNLV! |
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12-26-23 | Pacers +3.5 v. Rockets | Top | 123-117 | Win | 100 | 9 h 4 m | Show |
Indiana at Houston 8:00 ET Pacers (+) over Rockets- Indiana was the NBA’s highest scoring team as of two weeks ago but have hit a snag losing their last two and six of seven as they meet Houston for the first time this season. The Pacers made a run during the NBA in-season tournament and are seeking to regain their intensity after a disappoint loss to the Lakers in the final. The Rockets are an outstanding 12-2 SU and 11-2-1 ATS at home but have lost seven straight to the Pacers going 2-7 ATS. They have rebounded nicely with a pair of wins after having dropped three straight but just seem to struggle against this Hoosier state club. Take INDIANA! |
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12-26-23 | Grizzlies v. Pelicans -4 | 116-115 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 0 m | Show | |
Memphis at New Orleans 8:10 ET Pelicans (+) over Grizzlies- Ja is back! Ja Morant who was suspended the first 25 games of the regular season has return with a splash as Memphis who was 6-19 in his absence have now won three straight upon his return. (After three games he might have already established he is the league’s MVP) The Grizzlies started their win streak at New Orleans a week ago when the Pelicans blew a 24-point lead having a fourth quarter collapse. The Crescent City will host this meeting once again with the line dropping from a minus-8.5 and now have a price of minus-4.5 a number they will cover handing the Grizzlies their first loss since Morant’s return. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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12-26-23 | Hawks +1.5 v. Bulls | Top | 113-118 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 58 m | Show |
Atlanta at Chicago 8:00 ET Hawks (+) over Bulls- Atlanta’s Trae Young is on a record setting streak scoring 30 points or more with at least 10 assists in seven straight games although the Hawks were only 3-4 losing their last two. Chicago is 2-1 on their current five game home stand and this without All-star Zach Levine who remains sidelined with a foot injury. The high flying Hawks average 122.7 PPG which is No. 2 in NBA scoring while the Bulls offense struggles at 110 PPG ranking 27th. Take ATLANTA! |
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12-26-23 | Bowling Green +3.5 v. Minnesota | 24-30 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 23 m | Show | |
Bowling Green vs Minnesota 2:00 ET Falcons (+) over Golden Gophers- Minnesota is the only college football team in a bowl game that hasn’t really qualified winning only five of 12 games. But, the University had the highest GPA among the five win schools so they were rewarded. One thing that has not been rewarded is their backers as they ‘covered’ just three of 12 games but they have won six straight bowl games four of which came under coach P.J. Fleck. Bowling Green returns to Quick Lane Bowl in Detroit for the second straight year but have not won a bowl game since 2014. The Gophers will start senior Cole Kramer (his first start) as Athen Kaliakmanis joined the transfer portal. Minny has been an underachiever all season and I don’t expect any changes here. Take BOWLING GREEN! |
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12-25-23 | Ravens +6.5 v. 49ers | Top | 33-19 | Win | 100 | 20 h 26 m | Show |
Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday's to all... Baltimore at San Francisco 8:20 ET Ravens (+) over 49ers- This could very well be a preview of this years Super Bowl as both these clubs are currently at 11-3 and the No. 1 seeds in their respective conferences. The loser of course still can retain that position by winning their last two games. Baltimore has won five of the last seven meetings but the most recent encounter was four years ago 20-17 at home and of course in the Super Bowl 34-31 in 2012. I imagine the spread is this high based on the MVP potential of Brock Purdy (the favorite in Las Vegas -260) and Christian McCaffrey as well as an offense that leads the NFL averaging 7.0 yards per play. The Ravens have the No. 2 defense overall and this is where the winner will be determined. In a game like this where both teams actually have a chance to win the game I would prefer taking points especially by the underdog here who feels slighted by the odds makers. Take BALTIMORE! |
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12-25-23 | 76ers v. Heat -2.5 | 113-119 | Win | 100 | 18 h 16 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Miami 8:00 ET Heat (-) over 76ers- Something might be going on here as Miami comes up the favorite against the 76ers. It just does not make sense Philadelphia has been one of the most dominate teams in the NBA this season and are 20-8 SU and 8-4 SU and ATS on the road. What is going on is that Joel Embiid the reigning MVP who averages a league high 35 points,11.7 rebounds six assists and 2 blocked shots.The Heat just haven’t been able to put it together yet and are just 4-10 ATS at home. But, without their stud they are not the same. Take MIAMI! |
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12-25-23 | Celtics v. Lakers +3 | 126-115 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 24 m | Show | |
Boston at LA Lakers 5:00 ET Lakers (+) over Celtics- The Celtics are shooting the lights out of the ball scoring 144 and 145 points in their past two games making 47 three-point shots. Yep, 47 long range bombs defeating the Kings and Clippers and that was the first time since 1966 that the Celtics scored over 140 points in consecutive games. The Lakers with Anthony Davis and LeBron can dominate play at times but the rest of the squad has to pick up the slack. LA won the in season tourney and have dropped five of six since. On Christmas and with a national audience King James will do enough to get the money here. Take the LA LAKERS |
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12-25-23 | Bucks v. Knicks +3.5 | Top | 122-129 | Win | 100 | 10 h 29 m | Show |
Milwaukee at New York 12:00 ET Knicks (+) over Bucks- This is the second of back-to-back contests and Milwaukee already routed the Knicks 130-111 winning their ninth straight in the series bring their ATS record to 7-0-2. New York has shown improvement in each of the past three seasons under Tom Tribodeau but have had their problems with the Bucks. The media in NY has been riding the Knicks pretty hard saying that they can’t win against the NBA elite and site the Bucks as a perfect example. But, they are capable and are 7-4 SU at home while Milwaukee is 6-5 ATS on the road but just 13-16 ATS on the season. Take NEW YORK! |
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12-24-23 | Patriots +7 v. Broncos | Top | 26-23 | Win | 100 | 19 h 54 m | Show |
New England at Denver 8:20 ET Patriots (+) over Broncos- Upon researching the results of past meeting it was found that the last time these two team met was 10 season’s ago when Brady and Manning were leading their respective clubs. There really isn’t to many positive things that can be said about the Patriots and after a slow start by Denver who lost their first three games and surrendered 70 points to Miami before defeating Chicago with a late fourth quarter comeback. New England has had a horrific season going 3-11 SU and (4-10) ATS but have covered two straight including a win over the Steelers. The broncos attack is based on their run game and stopping the run is about the only thing the Pats have had some success doing is stopping the run. Take NEW ENGLAND! |
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12-24-23 | Cowboys +2.5 v. Dolphins | Top | 20-22 | Win | 100 | 16 h 48 m | Show |
Dallas at Miami 4:25 ET Cowboys (+) over Dolphins- There is a rap that going with both of these teams and one of them will prevail to end the knock on them. The talk is that neither of these teams wins against top competition although the Cowboys did a job on Philadelphia who is fading fast two weeks ago and then were punished by Buffalo last week. Miami shut out (30-0) the hapless Jets last week and the gap between that New York team and Dallas is huge. The Dolphins could just get man-handled by the Dallas interior and I look for one eam to rebound and the other to slide back. Take DALLAS! |
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12-24-23 | Packers v. Panthers +4 | 33-30 | Win | 100 | 13 h 49 m | Show | |
Green Bay at Carolina 1:00 ET Panthers (+) over Packers- Stop the presses the Panthers won a game last week against Atlanta and didn’t even score a touchdown as three field goals did the trick in a 9-7 win. Green Bay (6-8) is in a similar situation as this contest is vital for their playoff hopes and the pressure is all on them.Opening line was bout six but the ‘sharps’ in Vegas have knocked it down to where it is now. Packers are struggling and have dropped their last two against the Giants and Buccaneers. Jordan Love numbers can make up for a lack of a running game for the Pack. Take CAROLINA! |
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12-24-23 | Lions v. Vikings +3 | 30-24 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 13 m | Show | |
Detroit at Minnesota 1:00 ET Vikings (+) over Lions- Detroit needs one more win to clinch their first division title in 30 years and have three game to do it. Two of those games will be against 2nd place Minnesota who will be starting Nick Mullins who threw for 303 yards in last weeks overtime loss at Cincinnati will be making his second star in place of Joshua Dobbs who was shutout by the Raiders and Mullins replaced him in the 3-0 win. The Vikings found a running game last week as Ty Chandler ran for 132 yards. The Lions are not the same club when out of their den. Take MINNESOTA! |
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12-24-23 | Colts v. Falcons -3 | 10-29 | Win | 100 | 12 h 54 m | Show | |
Indianapolis at Atlanta 1:00 ET Falcons (-) over Colts- Atlanta was tied for the division lead prior to their losses to Tampa Bay and Carolina last week scoring on two field goals. Coach Arthur Smith will be making his tird quarterback change of the season going back to Taylor Heinke in an effort to save his job which is fading fast. The Colts beat up the Steelers last week as Gardner Minshew is now 6-4 as a starter. Indianapolis has won 15 of 17 meetings all-time with the last win coming over four years ago. There is some kind of insurrection happening with the Colts as a pair (that’s two) players were suspended this week for action detrimental to the team. Take ATLANTA |
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12-23-23 | Bills v. Chargers +13 | 24-22 | Win | 100 | 33 h 22 m | Show | |
Buffalo at LA Chargers 8:15 ET Chargers (+) over Bills- Buffalo is hot and Los Angeles is not (except to the sky is falling crew). The Bills have responded after having their backs to the wall and facing playoff elimination with huge wins at Kansas City and over Dallas. The beat goes on for the Chargers who have lost five of six with their lone win coming over New England. Los Angeles was bounce from post season possibilities after the former LA team the Raiders trounced them 63-21 at Las Vegas. But, with Staley being fired and the Bills being who they are I expect a letdown from the visitor and a game played hard by a team humiliated in their last outing. Take LA CHARGERS! |
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12-23-23 | St. John's v. Connecticut -11.5 | 65-69 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 38 m | Show | |
St. John’s at Connecticut 8:00 ET Huskies (+) over Red Storm- Both of these clubs had their Big East openers this week and with unexpected results. The defending national champs suffered their worse loss in almost four years as Seton Hall trounced Connecticut 75-60. Seton Hall under Rick Pitino opened conference play with a 75-60 win over Xavier. The Red Storm only returned two players from last season’s and had trouble early meshing together. The Huskies were off to an impressive start with double digit wins over North Carolina, Texas and Gonzaga but fell at Kansas. Look for the champs to rebound (literally) and handle the storm easily. Take CONNECTICUT! |
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12-23-23 | Utah v. Northwestern +6 | 7-14 | Win | 100 | 39 h 4 m | Show | |
Las Vegas Bowl Utah vs Northwestern 9:00 ET Wildcats (+) over Utes- How many time can Utah play in Las Vegas without it seeming routine even for a Bowl game. The Utes haven’t had their starting quarterback all season playing back-up one of them Bryson Barns is set to start even though he is in the NCAA transfer portal along with two of his receivers. Northwestern is a bit more cohesive as a team and have won four of five after rebounding from a 3-4 start. The Wildcats are on a 4-game bowl winning streak while Utah has lost their last four bowl encounters. The Cats have rebounded from a money wrench thrown at them when the lost head coach Pat Fitzgerald because of hazing accusations. Transfer QB Ben Bryant will start after missing four game do to injury. Take NORTHWESTERN! |
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12-23-23 | Magic +1.5 v. Pacers | 117-110 | Win | 100 | 8 h 21 m | Show | |
Orlando at Indiana Magic (+) over Pacers- Considering that Orlando has lost four straight this line looks awful shallow to me but, then again the Pacers have dropped five of their last six. Indiana leads the NBA is scoring and that attracts a lot of attention but, there is always a but, they also allow the most points pr game. The Magic have already posted a 128-116 win over Indiana in November and now the Pacers Jalen Smith is out. Take ORLANDO! |
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12-23-23 | Bengals v. Steelers +3 | 11-34 | Win | 100 | 30 h 53 m | Show | |
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh 7:30 ET Steelers (+) over Bengals- The last time these two met four weeks ago as the Steelers a -2.5 point favorite defeated Cincinnati 16-10 in Jake Browning first professional start. That was the last time Pittsburgh tasted victory as the have dropped three straight to the Cardinals, Patriots and Colts. Since that meeting the Bengals more in the opposite direction winning three straight as Browning has produced 95 points on offense in three games (a much higher scoring rate than did the hurting Burrow). The Steelers played their first 11 games going 7-4 and was behind the chains in every game being out-gained by every opponent in total yards. The reeling men of steel with go with Mason Rudolph as Tomlin is become more desperate. Somehow, it happens again...take PITTSBURGH! |
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12-23-23 | James Madison v. Air Force +2 | Top | 21-31 | Win | 100 | 35 h 58 m | Show |
Armed Forces Bowl James Madison vs Air Force 3:30 ET Falcons (+) over Dukes- James Madison has had quite a year as their 11-1 season would attest and they were so good their head coach left after they defeating Coastal Carolina 56-14 rebounding from their only loss 26-23 to Appalachian State. The Air Force opened the season with eight start wins and then attrition set in and they dropped their last four with a depleted squad. The Falcons running attack ranked No. 2 in FBS rushing yards with 3,309 and this plays into the Dukes strength as they held opponents to just 61.5 YPG rushing No. 1 in the nation. The Falcons average just 8.3 passed a game completing only 4.3 passes a game but for 20.4 yards per completion. This not only be the first game for a new James Madison coach it will be the first Bowl game in school history. Tough start in Armed Forces Bowl...Take AIR FORCE. |
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12-22-23 | Suns +3.5 v. Kings | 105-120 | Loss | -105 | 19 h 16 m | Show | |
Phoenix at Sacramento 10:00 ET Suns (+) over Kings- How about those Phoenix Suns...with a line up that includes Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Eric Gordon and Frank Vogel as coach (for how long) and are 3-7 in their last 10 and amazing 1-9 ATS with their only win and cover against Golden State. Sacramento has won the last three meetings and three of their last four games after getting blown out by the Celtics 144-119 at home Wednesday night. Kings might get caught peeking to Saturday night when they host Minnesota who has the NBA’s best record. Take PHOENIX! |
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12-22-23 | Hawks +1.5 v. Heat | Top | 113-122 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 18 m | Show |
Atlanta at Miami 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Heat- Once again I am either being sucked into a play or I am on another winner and I think that it is the later of the two. Here is Miami four-games over .500 and Atlanta three games under .500 with the Heat at home a virtual pick’em. Injuries are playing a huge part of this match-up as Atlanta returns Bogdan Bogdanovic to the line up while the Heat have numerous players on and off the work management goof and Jimmy Butler is often court side in street clothes. Take ATLANTA! |
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12-22-23 | Mavs v. Rockets -8.5 | 96-122 | Win | 100 | 17 h 17 m | Show | |
Dallas at Houston 8:00 ET Rockets (-) over Mavericks- Now, hold on a sec...I had to do a double check upon seeing the opening line on this encounter as it just ‘don’t make sense.’ Dallas is 16-11 SU including a stellar 9-5 both SU and ATS on the road and are such a heavy underdog to upstart Houston who is 13-12 SU on the year. Now, if my memory is correct the Mavericks have Luca Doncic and Kyrie Irving a pair of superstars but getting them on the court at the same time can be difficult. The have lost their last two and 3-of-4 while Irving has been on sabbatical the past six games and other injuries have depleted the Mavericks quality playing time. Take HOUSTON! |
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12-21-23 | Saints +4 v. Rams | Top | 22-30 | Loss | -105 | 21 h 12 m | Show |
New Orleans at LA Rams 8:15 ET Saints (+) over Rams- Holy moly, hold on a second now...the Rams are currently in the NFC’s final wild card spot, this team predicted to win no more than five games. I must give Sean McVay credit for what he has done with a club that sold out to get to the Super Bowl is recovering nicely. For New Orleans iit s the same old story, they have covered just four of fourteen games (too much Cajun money) but they are still in the NFC hunt and are tied in the NFL South at 7-7. The Rams are near the top in Red Zone efficiency scoring 50% while while the Saints were at the bottom but of red zone TD % until making good on nine of their last 10 opportunities. Both clubs off wins over cream puffs and won easily. This time it comes down to the final gun...take NEW ORLEANS! |
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12-21-23 | Syracuse -3 v. South Florida | 0-45 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 8 m | Show | |
Chip’s Boca Raton Bowl Power Play South Florida vs. Syracuse 8:00 ET Orange (+) over Bulls- At first glance to took me awhile before I could gasp why Syracuse who has had so many issues including having their head coach fired a month ago would be favored in a bowl game. Then I realized who they were playing and it was South Florida a school that won a total of four games the past three seasons. The Bulls had last played in a bowl game in 2018 and being here is a gift for one of the worst defensive teams in the nation allowing a hair under 35 pints a game. The Orange average almost 100 yards less per game than do the Bulls but have the advantage on defense. With South Florida scoring 31 PPG it seems like with this game in south Florida it seems to inviting. Take SYRACUSE! |
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12-21-23 | Spurs +6.5 v. Bulls | Top | 95-114 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 41 m | Show |
San Antonio at Chicago 7:00 ET Spurs (+) over Bulls- When even thinking of playing San Antonio you have to pick your spots and although the Spurs have won just four of 26 games and are 2-10 SU on the road and are 5-7 ATS. I have stayed away from this bottom rung club posting them only twice and winning both times and this is a spot to play them. San Antonio has won just one of their last 20 games while Chicago has won two straight against the Sixers and Lakers. Victor Wembanyama rested Tuesday and should be ready tonight. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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12-20-23 | Alabama +7.5 v. Arizona | 74-87 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 2 m | Show | |
Alabama vs Arizona Crimson Tide over Wildcats- Both clubs off losses with Alabama having dropped their last two to No. 1 Purdue and No. 8 Creighton and this will be their third consecutive Top-10 opponent. Arizona reached the top spot and as No. 1 at Purdue last Saturday they tasted defeat for the first time and fell, after a two week stint at No. 1. This game is a supposed to be played at a neutral site , but in Phoenix their will be little fan support for the Crimson Tide. But the Tide ebbs and flows and they are ready to flow with their it’s ‘Us against the world’ attitude. Take ALABAMA! |
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12-20-23 | North Carolina v. Oklahoma +3.5 | 81-69 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 3 m | Show | |
North Carolina vs Oklahoma 9:00 ET Sooners over Tar Heels- Man there are some bogus numbers surrounding these two squads that make this contest a ‘no mas’ for one side. North Carolina has n edge over the Sooners in offensive scoring averaging just a half more 84.9-to-84.4 but on the other end of the floor it is a totally different story. But, the only offensive stat which the Tar Heels are ranked within the Top-100 is that they make 21.2 free throws a game ranking #2 whole Oklahoma is within the Top-50 with four categories and two of which are Top-15. Take OKLAHOMA |
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12-20-23 | Hawks +3.5 v. Rockets | 134-127 | Win | 100 | 7 h 6 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Houston 8:00 ET Hawks (+) over Rockets- It wasn’t long ago Houston was one of the dregs of the NBA and although they have only two wins on the road they have currently won 11 straight home games. They have accomplished this by playing tough defense where they are ranked at the third best defense in the league. Atlanta is still trying to regain the form that had them advancing in the NBA playoffs as they are below .500 and just 6-20 ATS on the year. Trae Young has started to warm-up. hawks flying high tying to win their second consecutive game for just the second time since week two of the season. Take ATLANTA! |
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12-20-23 | Nuggets v. Raptors +4 | 113-104 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 37 m | Show | |
Denver at Toronto 8:00 ET Raptors (+) over Nuggets- The price (line) on this game is a bit short when you have a sub .500 club up against the reigning NBA Champions. Denver having won the bet last season seems to be on cruise control so far and injuries and stars missing games have had its impact as well. The Nuggets are just 7-8 SU on the road and although struggling with their record Toronto has is starting to mesh together having five straight games with 30 assists. Take TORONTO! |
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12-20-23 | Wolves +3.5 v. 76ers | Top | 113-127 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 10 m | Show |
Minnesota at Philadelphia 7:00 ET 76ers over Timberwolves- Ya know, after Joel Embiid won the MVP last season (his numbers were good enough I expected a bit even ever so slight of a drop off in his level of play. I couldn’t have more off base as his numbers are better this season and he is even more deserving up to this point. Currently he has 11 straight games with30 points and 11 rebounds. So, kudos to Joel! But, it is Minnesota with the best record in basketball (20-5 ) after a come from behind win at Miami (A-play loser) so I’m a a little leery have to play on or against the T’wolves. But, I will. Take MINNESOTA! |
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12-20-23 | Baylor +3.5 v. Duke | Top | 70-78 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 5 m | Show |
Baylor vs Duke 7:00 ET Bears (+) over Blue Devils- The old gray mare just ain’t what she used to be...and neither are the Blue Devils. Duke has won their last two games against Charlotte and Hofstra (not exactly powerhouses) and are now 7-3 on the year. Now, a Duke team that already had three losses and were 5-3 before playing a pair of powder puffs. Baylor after winning their first nine contests is off a loss at another supposed neutral site in Detroit falling to Michigan State (Megabucks winner). Ranked No 10 the Bears come up a small dog at Madison Square a place the Blue devils love to play and their history is to put on a show. The defenses of these two are very comparable but the Bears get the edge on offense and are ranked #2 in shooting 42.1% from 3-point range as well as being #3 with defensive rebounds. Take BAYLOR! |
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12-19-23 | Celtics v. Warriors +6 | 126-132 | Win | 100 | 10 h 6 m | Show | |
Boston at Golden State 10:00 ET Warriors (+) over Celtics- Boston who has played more home games than any other NBA team is off five straight wins at home and embarking on their first west coast trip facing the Warriors, Sacramento, the Lakers and Clippers. Golden State doesn’t look anything like the clubs that defeated the Celtics four-games to two in the 2022 NBA Finals. They started to look better last time out as Klay Thompson who had been slumping came to life along with Andrew Wiggins and of course Curry is still Curry. Curry’s streak of consecutive games with a 3-pointer ended at 286 games (five years) and will be starting a new streak tonight. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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12-19-23 | Marquette v. Providence +5 | 57-72 | Win | 100 | 16 h 20 m | Show | |
Marquette at Providence 8:30 ET Friars (+) over Golden Eagles- Both of the clubs come in with glittering 9-2 records with only Marquette being ranked and at No. 6 at that. The Golden Eagles (They were the Warriors when Al McGuire led them to their National Championship) have made their brand most prominent in today’s game and they will be favored on the road against a team that is 8-0 at home. Friars losses to Kansas State and Oklahoma while beating up on weaklings at home but also defeated Wisconsin and Georgia. This one com down to the final buzzer...take PROVIDENCE! |
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12-19-23 | Florida v. Michigan +3.5 | Top | 106-101 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 42 m | Show |
Florida at Michigan 7:00 ET Wolverines (+) over Gators- Every year I can count on one thing, and that is that the Florida Gators will be over-rated in basketball. The impostors are a shinny 7-3 SU but once again are a deal breaker when it come to turning a profit as thy are just 2-7-1 ATS. Michigan has had a rough road playing and losing to the likes of Memphis, Texas Tech, Oregon and Indiana while the Gators fell to Virginia and Baylor. Both clubs average 82.4 PPG with Florida holding a defensive edge, But, this is where improvement form scheduling help along with paying at home where the Wolves defense will stiffen. Take MICHIGAN! |
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12-19-23 | Virginia v. Memphis -2.5 | 54-77 | Win | 100 | 15 h 38 m | Show | |
Virginia at Memphis 7:00 ET Tigers over Cavaliers- Both of these squads will be a part of the first 64 in the Big Dance come March and both survived with narrow wins on Saturday. Memphis -3.5 defeated Clemson 79-77 for the non-cover victory while the Cavaliers downed Northeastern 56-54 a game that wasn’t even n the board. The Tigers win over the ACC Tigers is a much more impressive getting the best of NE and by just two-point. Virginia will try and slow down the pace which they do very well, but the Tigers dealt with the same style deliberate play against Clemson and prevailed. Last time out I used Clemson as my Highest-Rated megabucks release and I said it was a game where usually when a non-ranked team is favored over a ranked team they are a play.Well, we busted that theory and played against it, tonight we are going back to it! The non-ranked Tigers are favored over the 22nd ranked Cavaliers...Take MEMPHIS! |
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12-18-23 | Eagles v. Seahawks +3.5 | 17-20 | Win | 100 | 9 h 36 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Seattle 8:15 ET Seahawks (+) over Eagles- From what I am hearing the eagles need this game badly and will be ready to play (shouldn’t they be ready to play every week). I have no doubt that Philadelphia is better than Seattle and that man-to-man the ‘push-tush’ crew would probably get the best of this club 7-of-10 times. But, Pete Carroll who I am critical of more often than not knows how to get his team ready especially in these National TV Prime-time contests. But, Seattle enters this fray on a four-game losing streak twice as many as tonight’s opponent but can put themselves back into the playoff scenario. Hey how ‘bout dis the Sea-birds have won eight straight meetings with the last in a November game in 2020. Okay, one last thing is that I just don’t see Jalen Hurts running the same way he has in the past. It just looks (to me) like when he is running the ball he surrenders himself more easily and quits on the play. Take SEATTLE! |
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12-18-23 | Wolves v. Heat +2 | Top | 112-108 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 30 m | Show |
Minnesota at Miami 7:30 ET Heat over Timberwolves- Minnesota is finally playing the way may have expected for a number of season and have been one of the most impressive NBA teams this year. The Timberwolves have won 8-of-9 and 18 of their last 21 and have not lost consecutive games this season. Miami is off a tough 118-116 victory over Chicago with Jimmy Butler hitting the winning shot. The Heat are still difficult to beat and although they are just 3-9 ATS at home now they are playing in the underdog roll. Add that Kevin Love is healthy and has eased the pressure on Butler. Take MIAMI! |
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12-17-23 | Ravens v. Jaguars +3.5 | Top | 23-7 | Loss | -115 | 18 h 49 m | Show |
Baltimore at Jacksonville 8:20 ET Jaguars (+) over Ravens- It is amazing what transpires during the NFL season. Two weeks ago Jacksonville was siting atop the AFC with a chance to position them selves as the No. 1 seed for the playoffs. Baltimore currently leads the AFC race with a one-game lead over Miami and they can actually clinch a playoff spot with a win here and a number of other NFL happenings. Although they haven’t looked good in losing their last two games against Cincinnati and Cleveland they lost by a combined seven points with a hobbled Trevor Lawrence. Jags 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings. Take JACKSONVILLE! |
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12-17-23 | Seton Hall +2.5 v. Missouri | Top | 93-87 | Win | 100 | 11 h 43 m | Show |
Seton Hall vs Missouri 5:00 ET Pirates (+) over Tigers- I know how bad Seton Hall can actually be and when I saw Missouri come up such a short favorite my thoughts were that the tigers are probably over-rated by the public. It just looks so easy I have seen the Pirates up close and personal and maybe I am expecting too much early in he season but I was not impressed. With this game in Kansas city I expected Mizzu to be at least a 5.5-6-point favorites but the bookmaker thinks otherwise and I truly believe he knows more today than I do. The injury to Tigers guard Caleb Grill must be having a huge impact. Take SETON HALL! |
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12-17-23 | Giants v. Saints -4.5 | 6-24 | Win | 100 | 10 h 25 m | Show | |
New York Giants at New Orleans 1:00 ET Saints (-) over Giants- Tommy ‘Shoeshine’ Devito has captures the media’s fancy as he has shown the moxie needed to survive in the NFL at quarterback. Still, living at home with his parents and brothers and sisters Tommy is about to be berated by the Bayou’s best hecklers and having growing up in New Jersey that should not affect him. What will affect him is the NFL defenses which will adjust to his look up and run style of quarterbacking. Lets face it DeVito in New York is like Linsanity which happened to the Knicks when Jeremy Lin burst onto the scene and although he lasted nine years in the NBA Lin was for the most part was a flash-in-the pan and never attained the true stardom after his inauspicious debut. Saints laying in wait for this rookie and will take care of business here. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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12-17-23 | Falcons v. Panthers +3 | 7-9 | Win | 100 | 10 h 21 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Carolina 1:00 ET Panthers (+) over Falcons- By all accounts the Carolina Panthers are still holding try-outs as the only thing they have left this season after firing their head coach and be the only NFC team eliminated from the playoff is to evaluate whoever is playing for their future. Atlanta is at 6-7 and still fighting for a playoff spot and must win the division to qualify for the postseason and they trail Tampa Bay by one-game after falling to them 29-25 last week. The Falcons won the fist meeting between these two on opening day 24-10 a game in which the Panthers held Atlanta to just 221 total yards but were victimized by a pair of Bryce Young interceptions. He struggled against the Saints last week and I expect that experience will make him better because even though he’s playing with the worst them in the NFL his performance to date has been very disappointing. Take CAROLINA! |
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12-17-23 | Chiefs v. Patriots +8.5 | 27-17 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 19 m | Show | |
Kansas City at New England 1:00 ET Patriots (+) over Chiefs- Has the crest that the Chiefs have been riding starting to wane as the defending Super Bowl Champions have dropped three of four and four of six after winning five straight. Kansas City was beyond distraught when officials calls didn’t go their way and they were upset both on and off the field to the point of junior high levels of maturity. The Patriots on the other and have start their run...to where? Is Belichick sticking around to get the most wins record, does Mac Jones have a future here if anywhere and will Robert Kraft make management moves. I tink to Chiefs have lost a bit, be it confidence, their bravado or their mindset which gave them that extra edge they had entering a game. Maybe it we shall say a cockiness. Anyway. be it Zappe of Jones it’s then Pats. Take NEW ENGLAND! |
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12-16-23 | California +3.5 v. Texas Tech | Top | 14-34 | Loss | -105 | 31 h 27 m | Show |
California vs. Texas Tech 9:15 ET Golden Bears (+) over Red Raiders- There will be a par of star running backs one for each side that will showcase the Independence Bowl. Texas Tech is most relived that running back Tahj Brooks is going to play in this encounter bringing his 1,443 yards rushing and his No. 4 national ranking. The Pac-12 leading rusher Cal’s Jaydn Ott posted 1,260 yards on the ground as lead he Golden Bears to three straight wins with the aid off freshman quarterback Fernando Mendoza who had seven TD passes in those three games. Cal is 12-11-1 in Bowl games while the Red Raiders are 16-23-1 in post season action. Take CALIFORNIA! |
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12-16-23 | Nets +3.5 v. Warriors | Top | 120-124 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 2 m | Show |
Brooklyn at Golden State 8:30 ET Nets (+) over Warriors- Conflict here because I beginning to think that it is time to fade Golden State and it is not just the Draymond Green thing...they just don;t seem to have what it takes this season with Klay Thompson having another disappointing start. If Curry is the only one that is the same, hey they will win their portion of games but my conflict comes from the Warriors starting the season 1-7 SU at home but have won five of their last six. But, overall Golden State has been a nightmare for their backers going 2-9 ATS at home. The Nets have been on the opposite side of the ledger and are 17-6-1 ATS on the season and 7-4 ATS on the road. Without a superstar the Nets don’t let their egos affect their performance. Take BROOKLYN! |
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12-16-23 | Broncos v. Lions -4.5 | 17-42 | Win | 100 | 19 h 7 m | Show | |
Denver at Detroit 8:15 ET Lions (+) over Broncos- Is this real? Does Sean Patton actually make this much of a difference in a team...as Denver started 1-5 including surrendering 70 points in a loss at Miami and then reels off six straight wins until a goal line failure two weeks ago at Houston. But, they had the Chargers to beat-up last Sunday and Russell Wilson is a different player than a year ago or even go back three seasons but his short passing game will not be able to stay with Detroit’s explosive offense. Mile High guys have the easier remaining schedule in the AFC but falter here. Look and listen for the Lions roar as they stampede the Broncos. Take DETROIT! |
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12-16-23 | New Mexico State v. Fresno State +3.5 | 10-37 | Win | 100 | 28 h 56 m | Show | |
Independence Bowl New Mexico State vs Fresno State 7:40 ET Broncos (+) over Aggies- It is a little scary when looking to play against New Mexico State for many reasons and a few as to why we should not back the Aggies. With only the second 10 win season in school history NMS will be looking for their another win in Albuquerque having defeated New Mexico in September. The Aggies dropped three early games including losses to UMass and Hawaii who are not exactly powerhouses but, the ran off and eight-game win streak until their USA Championship game loss to Liberty in which they were tied in the fourth quarter where their QB got banged-up. Fresno State was 8-1 before dropping their final three games and appear to be faltering at coach Jeff Tedford is taking a leave of absence after two seasons in a five year deal. The Bulldogs were 17-1 before their three-game slide and are 18-1 lifetime over the Aggies. Take FRESNO STATE! |
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12-16-23 | Steelers +2 v. Colts | Top | 13-30 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 32 m | Show |
Pittsburgh at Indianapolis 4:30 ET Steelers (+) over Colts- Has what we have been saying about Pittsburgh all alone coming to fruition and that they just really not all that good. Despite the Steelers winning record that had been out-gained by opponents in each of their first 10 games. Once again a pair of 7-6 clubs fighting for a post season berth and with so many teams hanging at this level the final playoff spots with most likely be earned through tie-breakers. Indy’s Jonathan Taylor is questionable and even if he ays his effectiveness is in question. 21-6 advantage an have woo eight streak series \.Mitch Trubisky gets the start for the ‘Men of Steel’ and he will protect the ball better than Kenny ‘You’ Pickett. Take PITTSBURGH! |
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12-16-23 | Clemson +3.5 v. Memphis | Top | 77-79 | Win | 100 | 3 h 26 m | Show |
Clemson at Memphis 3:00 ET Tigers (+) over Tigers- Ha! Okay, so that their no confusion right off and that is Clemson is he side for me. Some have questioned me because well, for the most part the rule to me is that when a non-ranked team is favored over a ranked team fade then ranked and that would Clemson. But, I am beginning to believe that after what I saw last season that maybe they have gone too far with unranked teams being favored over undefeated teams again Clemson. The difference should come down to the ACC defense because Memphis doesn’t play it as well. Take CLEMSON!! |
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12-16-23 | Texas A&M +7.5 v. Houston | 66-70 | Win | 100 | 3 h 57 m | Show | |
Texas A&M at Houston 2:30 ET Aggies (+) over Cougars- The No. 4 team in the nation will do battle with an instate rival as they host Texas A&M at a neutral site in Houston. The Cougars are though off as an offensive unit but it is their defense which is No. 1 in the nation allowing just 49.7 PPG while posting 10 straight wins against many inferior opponents. Texas A&M is off a gritty loss to Memphis snapping a 14-game home winning streak but will have to shoot better (39% last time out) to reach their season average of 76.6. With Houston undefeated on a Saturday afternoon a pair of state rivals clash and it has all the earmarks of a buzzer beater although Cougars hold a 53-32 series advantage. Still...Take TEXAS A&M! |
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12-16-23 | Baylor v. Michigan State +3.5 | Top | 64-88 | Win | 100 | 2 h 27 m | Show |
Baylor at Michigan State 2:00 ET Spartans (+) over Bears- I really like this Baylor club they are ranked No. 6 and are undefeated at 9-0 opening the year with a win over Auburn and currently they are 6-1-1 ATS overall. I can’t say too much that I like what I have seen from Michigan State (4-5) as ‘we’ have faded them three times Nebraska, Wisconsin and Arizona and won them all. But, MSU coach Tom Izzo is a great motivator and always gets the most out of his players even when their talent level is a step below their opponents. The Spartans have dropped from a preseason No. 4ranking to out of the Top-25...but, they must have something that we haven’t seen yet. Take MICHIGAN STATE! |
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12-16-23 | Vikings +3.5 v. Bengals | 24-27 | Win | 100 | 12 h 3 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Cincinnati 10:00 ET Vikings (+) over Bengals- Quarterback central most has seen its most active hub working with both these clubs. Minnesota of course lost Kirk Cousins early and have scrambled using Jaren Hall for one game and then signed Joaha Dobbs (5-games) and now it’s to veteran Nick Mullins who has started 25 games in his seven year career. Cincinnati of course started with Joe Burrow and oh my he’s hurt and AJ McCarron couldn’t get it done and so they are returning to Jake Browning for rest of the season. Both teams have seven wins and a victory here will enhance their path to the playoffs and experience will be a huge factor in the final push and Mullins has played in the post season with the 49ers and that experience may be the difference. Take MINNESOTA! |
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12-15-23 | Connecticut -4 v. Gonzaga | Top | 76-63 | Win | 100 | 11 h 3 m | Show |
Connecticut vs Gonzaga 10:00 ET Huskies over Bulldogs- With this line (Connecticut favored) and these two clubs meeting in Seattle in the virtual home game for the Bulldogs and it appears the Huskies are by far the superior team with this price. Gonzaga has been recognized with national prominence in recent seasons and UConn is the defending national champions but still, this price I would have thought if the Zags had a legitimate chance to win this line would be closer to pick-em. Bookmakers re .making it easy to take Bulldogs at home in their backyard. Huskies prevail. Take CONNECTICUT! |
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12-15-23 | Magic +4.5 v. Celtics | Top | 111-128 | Loss | -112 | 6 h 29 m | Show |
Orlando at Boston 7:30 ET Magic (+) over Celtics- I always get a lump in my throat when playing against Boston as they may be the best balanced club in the NBA. The Celtics just swept Cleveland I their two-games back-to-back played over three days and they are now 12-0 SU at home. Although a game under .500 ARS on the season Boston still takes advantage of their home floor going 8-4 ATS at home and all as favorites. Tonight’s opposition is the up and coming Orlando Magic who are 17-6 ATS on the year to date and 6-4 ATS on the road and have won 11-of their last 13 games. Take ORLANDO! |
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12-14-23 | Warriors +5.5 v. Clippers | Top | 113-121 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 13 m | Show |
Golden State at LA Clippers 10:30 ET Warriors (+) over Clippers- I believe that these two clubs have exchanged places in the NBA pecking order of late. LA is on a five game winning streak and have won 10 of 13 and tonight the are hosting a reeling Warriors who have lost three of four. Golden State although 10-13 is 8-4 ATS on the road while the Clippers are 9-3 ATS at home. These two have alternated wins and losses the last eight meetings and tonight it’s the Warriors turn. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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12-14-23 | Wolves +2 v. Mavs | Top | 119-101 | Win | 100 | 8 h 33 m | Show |
Minnesota at Dallas 7:30 E Timberwolves (+) over Mavericks- This year these two clubs both Minnesota and Dallas who have been floating in middle of the pack for the past few seasons but are having on a playoff track right now. The Mavericks are playing together this season after a year of turmoil that started after Kyrie Irving came over from the Nets. They and have won their last four and Irving has missed the past two games with a sore right heel. Minnesota had won seven in-a-row and 8-of-9 prior to their loss at New Orleans on Monday. Wolves on a mission this season and are 12-3 against Western foes. Take MINNESOTA! |
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12-14-23 | Chargers +3.5 v. Raiders | Top | 21-63 | Loss | -120 | 21 h 56 m | Show |
LA Chargers at Las Vegas 8:15 ET Chargers (+) over Raiders- This contest between two of the more disappointing teams this season in a year that the overall level of play and officiating has left much to be desired Not, just this two but the overall play although these two are at the bottom of the cure. For Los Angeles (It is easier to write than say, I’m still labeling the Chargers, ‘San Diego’ in speech) having no Justin Herbert means exactly what? I wonder if it will make a difference in the final analysis because Herbert puts up great numbers time and again but rarely wins. So, who is his replacement Why it is Easton Stick who has thrown one pass in his five-year NFL career, but was he was 49-3 as a starter at North Dakota State. Las Vegas is coming off a shutout 3-0 loss to the Vikings and is considering a move off of rookie QB Aiden O’Connell who in six starts had four TD passes and seven interceptions and a QB rating of 58.3 on the season. Take CHARGERS! |
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12-12-23 | Warriors +3.5 v. Suns | Top | 116-119 | Win | 100 | 11 h 9 m | Show |
Golden State at Phoenix 10:00 ET Warriors (+) over Suns- Golden State has had a run behind the shooting of Stephen Curry and have had their way against most teams in the NBA in the past. But, last year they were just 11-30 on the road and their traveling woes have continued into this season where they have now lost five in-a-row. Phoenix who has loaded their roster with superstars will have Bradly Beal, Devin Booker and Kevin Durant on the floor together for the first time this season. The Suns haven’t played well of late losing five of six defeating lowly Memphis for their lone victory. Suns are 2-0 versus the Warriors this season and tonight their dreams of getting the Hat-trick will fall short. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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12-11-23 | Packers v. Giants +6 | Top | 22-24 | Win | 100 | 19 h 27 m | Show |
Green Bay at N.Y. Giants 8:15 ET Giants (+) over Packers- Watch out homespun Tommy DeVito has the throngs of Giants fans rooting with hope and the Pack is back in Love. Green Bay has won their last three moving into the 7th seed while New York was about to quit on the season until DeVito’s gave them a spark which has given them life. Although sacked 22% of drop-backs he stands tall in the pocket and take the hit. Take NEW YORK FOOTBALL GIANTS! |
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12-10-23 | Eagles v. Cowboys -3.5 | Top | 13-33 | Win | 100 | 24 h 52 m | Show |
Philadelphia (10-2) at Dallas (9-3) 5:20 PM ET Line: Cowboys -3.5 (52.5) Analysis: Philly just doesn’t pass the eye test as they did last season and Dallas with or with their coach has been a juggernaut at home going 6-0 and averaging 41 points. The Eagles won the first meeting 28-23 while the Cowboys appeared to out-play them but failed to execute when needed most. This is a strong number in my eyes which see the Eagles wings getting clipped. Both teams were destroyed by the 49er’s but Philly will have a tougher time recovering after last weeks beating. Dallas 33-24 |
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12-10-23 | Michigan State v. Nebraska +3.5 | 70-77 | Win | 100 | 6 h 18 m | Show | |
Michigan State at Nebraska 6:30 ET Cornhuskers (+) over Spartans- Both of these clubs are off losses and have yet to win a Big Ten contest. Nebraska has had their best start at 7-2 in 30 seasons while Michigan State hasn’t started 0-2 in conference action in three years while the Cornhuskers are trying to avoid their four straight 0-2 start to Big Ten play. Spartans struggling off the boards and have been out-rebounded this season while the ‘Huskers playing tough defense as this one comes down to the fianls buzzer. Take NEBRASKA! |
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12-10-23 | Broncos v. Chargers -2.5 | Top | 24-7 | Loss | -105 | 21 h 33 m | Show |
Denver (6-6) at L.A Chargers (5-7) PM 1:25 PT Line: Chargers -2.5 (43.5) Analysis: Well, according to ‘Hoyle’ the way to win with the Chargers is take them when getting points on the road and play against them as home favorites. Denver’s win streak ended as Russell Wilson turned it over in the end zone in the final seconds. Wilson had his mini run but I expect that the difference between him and Justin Herbert will be obvious to all by this one’s end. Chargers still alive after stirring 6-0 win over Patriots and move one step closer today. LA CHARGERS 33-23 |
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12-10-23 | Bills +1 v. Chiefs | 20-17 | Win | 100 | 20 h 18 m | Show | |
Buffalo (6-6) at Kansas City (8-4) 1:25 PM PT Line: Chiefs -1.5 (47.5) (Way Bogus line) Analysis: Now, let me think...Super Champs at home less than a FG favorite against big-time underachievers has me hating my side. The Chiefs have yet to put it into high gear as they has yet to play their best football. K.C. leads the AFC West while Buffalo trails Miami by three games in the AFC East and is on the outside looking in for the playoffs right now. There is all kinds of noise surrounding this the Bills and it is not good. But, with this ‘price’ I see the desperate Bills...BUFFALO 34-30! |