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01-15-18 | Duke v. Miami-FL +4 | 83-75 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 5 m | Show | |
Duke at Miami 7:00 ET Hurricanes (+) over Blue Devils- The ACC battle has a pair of ranked clubs facing-off in Miami as the No.19 Hurricanes host No. 6 Duke. The Blue Devils have won their last two and are off a pounding of Pittsburgh bringing their ACC record to 3-2 with two road losses. Miami is off a road loss at Clemson but is 6-0 straight-up at home. The Hurricanes have won 33 of 35 at Watsco Center and are 10-3-2 ATS in the last 15 meetings. Add that the underdog is 9-4-2 ATS in the last 15 gives us Miami. Take the HURRICANES! |
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01-15-18 | Florida State v. Boston College +3.5 | Top | 75-81 | Win | 100 | 9 h 59 m | Show |
Florida State at Boston College 7:00 ET Eagles (+) over Seminoles- No. 23 Florida State travels to Chestnut Hill to face the Eagles who are 10-1 at home. Boston College has defeated then No. 1 Duke and Wake Forest as hosts for it's two ACC wins while losing their only home game to Clemson. The Seminoles who won in double-overtime at Syracuse on Saturday and have had four days in the New England cold. Florida State has been great ATS going 10-4-1 but are in a tough spot tonight. Take BOSTON COLLEGE! |
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01-14-18 | Saints v. Vikings -4 | Top | 24-29 | Win | 100 | 8 h 20 m | Show |
New Orleans at Minnesota 4:40 ET Vikings (-) over Saints- This should be (you never can tell) the best games of the weekend as the Saints led by Drew Brees bring their high-powered offense to Minnesota to encounter the NFL's top-rated defense. These two met opening week with the Viking led by San Bradford won easily 29-19. Bradford of course was replaced by Case Keenum in the second half the following weeks and has been behind center the rest of the way. Things are also different for New Orleans as Adrian Peterson was their prime running back to start the season and eventually was shipped to Arizona with the sensational Alvin Kamara picking up the slack. Minnesota also lost their top running back rookie Dalvin Cook who went down in Week 4. in the playoffs defense mounts supreme and the Vikings own it. Take MINNESOTA! |
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01-14-18 | Jaguars +7 v. Steelers | 45-42 | Win | 100 | 5 h 40 m | Show | |
Jacksonville at Pittsburgh 1:00 ET Jaguars (+) over Steelers- This was the site in Week 5 of the NFL season that Ben Roethlistberger stated that he should consider 'retiring' as he threw a career high five interceptions in the Jaguars 30-9 rout of the Steelers. Pittsburgh of course went on to win 10 of their next 11 with their only loss coming at the hands of the Patriots. Jacksonville returned two of those interceptions into pick-sixes on their way to the NFL's No. 1 pass defense. This time around the Jags will concentrate on Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell who created a stir this week threatening to sit out next year if he has the 'franchise tag' put on him. I find this a major issue as the problematic Bell is more concerned with his personal issues then the team. It's a bad attitude to have when entering a game of this magnitude. Take JACKSONVILLE! |
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01-13-18 | Titans +14 v. Patriots | 14-35 | Loss | -115 | 27 h 13 m | Show | |
Tennessee at New England 8:15 ET Titans (+) over Patriots- Now, we have a No. 1 seed as the kind of favorite that should be and it appears that the only thing that can stop New England is the media which is going out of their way to create distractions for the reining Super Bowl Champions. The Patriots have always been able to handle off-field issues without problems but they have had to deal with these (whatever) problems. It has to get tiresome sooner or later. The Titans will try and run the ball with Derrick Henry and as Marcus Mariota has 40 TD's and zero interceptions in the 'Red Zone. Take TENNESSEE! |
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01-13-18 | Nets v. Wizards -9.5 | 113-119 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 1 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Washington 7:00 ET Wizards (-) over Nets- Despite winning only seven of their first 20 road games the Nets show a neat ATS 13-7 record with the best ATS road record in the NBA. Brooklyn has already beaten Washington twice this season with outright home wins of 119-84 and 103-89 and are getting almost double-digit points here. (?) Upon further review we see that the Nets are 2-12 ATS in the last 14 meetings which means those early season wins for them are the only two 'covers.' Washington who has won seven of their last 10 is aware of what has transpired in the first two encounters and will take a bit of revenge out of the Nets tonight. Take the WIZARDS! |
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01-13-18 | Thunder v. Hornets +2 | Top | 101-91 | Loss | -108 | 7 h 42 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Charlotte 5:00 ET Hornets (+) over Thunder- Most of 'us' are still waiting for the Thunder to put it together and their inconsistency in the most consistent thing about this club. Oklahoma City with the addition of Carmelo Anthony and Paul George opened the season 8-12 as many saw a lack of team chemistry and then they went out and won 12 of their next 15 but once again have fallen back losing five of their last seven including their last three. Charlotte who had lost 11 straight to OKC has now defeated them three straight times and are 13-5-1 ATS in the last 19 meetings. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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01-13-18 | Falcons v. Eagles +3 | Top | 10-15 | Win | 100 | 31 h 46 m | Show |
Atlanta at Philadelphia 4:35 ET Eagles (+) over Falcons- It's time to circle the wagons! Never before and their have been many instances where a key player most likely a quarterback when out for a game has the opinion of a team had such a dramatic change. Philadelphia as we are all aware has the best record in the NFC and earned home field throughout the payoffs and no one seems t care. With Carson Wentz gone and Nick Floes now leading (?) the way the Eagles have been grounded. There are a few things to remember, the first of which is that Philadelphia has the third ranked rushing offense and that is after their final two games when they had already clinched the No. 1 seed. Granted the Eagles finished the season with a pair of offensive clunkers but they have had two week (actually 4 weeks) to refresh and revitalize and will be ready for the Falcons. As the first ever top seed to play at home as an underdog in the playoffs the Eagles will rally together. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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01-13-18 | Kentucky v. Vanderbilt +2.5 | 74-67 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 10 m | Show | |
Kentucky at Vanderbilt 4:00 ET Commodores (+) over Wildcats- Kentucky who has a 'fresh' crop of Freshmen every season doesn't quite have the same chemistry as of yet as team of the past and John Calipari has reverted to playing just eight players in his last game a 74-73 home win over Texas A&M. Although Vanderbilt is just 2-14 ATS in their last 16 games that is countered by the fact that they are 9-1-1 ATS against the Wildcats with the underdog posting the same record. Take the COMMODORES! |
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01-13-18 | Auburn v. Mississippi State +2 | Top | 76-68 | Loss | -102 | 6 h 40 m | Show |
Auburn at Mississippi State 3:00 ET Bulldogs (+) over Tigers- It looks that Auburn did the 'right' thing team wise in keeping Bruce Pearl despite all of the off-court issues that surround the program. The Tigers are on a roll winning 13 straight and are 3-0 in SEC play overcoming a 10-point half time deficit to defeat Mississippi 75-60 last time out. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs were pulling the opposite scenario blowing a 50-39 half-time lead to Mississippi. With arch-rival Alabama up next the Tigers might get caught with a little look ahead here. With the underdog 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings it's the Bulldogs. Take MISSISSIPPI STATE! |
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01-13-18 | Lakers v. Mavs -4.5 | 107-101 | Loss | -105 | 4 h 47 m | Show | |
L.A. Lakers at Dallas 2:00 ET Mavericks (+) over Lakers- With virtually the same record at the mid-point of the season these two clubs win at a combined winning percentage of 33. The Lakers have reeled off three straight wins after losing nine in-a-row and are off a 93-81 win over San Antonio. The Mavericks have swept Los Angeles the past four seasons and have defeated them 14 straight times including 6-1 ATS their last seven games in Dallas. I'd like to point out that the Lakers recent wins have all come at home and now they have to take their weak playing defense to the road where they have won just five of 18 games. Take DALLAS! |
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01-13-18 | West Virginia v. Texas Tech -4.5 | 71-72 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 15 m | Show | |
West Virginia at Texas Tech 2:00 ET Red Raiders (-) over Mountaineers- Last Saturday as 'we' swept the NCAA board we posted West Virginia as a favorite over Oklahoma and were rewarded with an impressive 89-76 win. The Mountaineers then when on the defeat Baylor to extend their wining streak to 15 straight after losing their opener to Texas A&M 88-65 a game in which they held a 20-point first half lead. Texas Tech had their own eight-game winning streak stopped with a 75-65 loss at Oklahoma and look to rebound here. In an oddity West Virginia is 3-11 ATS in their last 14 Saturday games. Take TEXAS TECH! |
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01-12-18 | Rockets v. Suns +7 | Top | 112-95 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 60 m | Show |
Houston at Phoenix 10:30 ET Suns (+) over Rockets- The NBA's leading scorer Houston's James Harden has been sidelined the past five games and Chris Paul has picked-up the slack scoring 26.3 points and 10.5 assists. The Rockets have won their last two and posted an early season win at Phoenix defeating the Suns 142-116. The Suns are 7-5 in their last 12 games overall and have won four of their last seven since the return of guard Devin Booker. In what should be a run and gun affair the home Suns could pull out the outright win. Take PHOENIX! |
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01-12-18 | Providence v. DePaul +1 | Top | 71-64 | Loss | -112 | 10 h 12 m | Show |
Providence at DePaul 8:30 ET Blue Demons (+) over Friars- DePaul has been a bottom feeder in the Big East since joining winning just two conference game in each of the past two seasons but can equal that with a win tonight. Providence is off a huge home upset 81-72 win over No. 10 Xavier on Saturday but will remain short-handed when they enter Chicago tonight. The Friars have struggled away from home going 2-5 ATS and are just 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Providence is one of the worst rebounding and free throw shooting team in the league and get caught here tonight. Take DEPAUL! |
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01-12-18 | Cavs v. Pacers +2.5 | 95-97 | Win | 100 | 8 h 38 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Indiana 7:00 ET Pacers (+) over Cavaliers- The Cavaliers are reeling having lost seven of their last 10 including the last two by a combined 62 points and have the worst ATS record 12-18-1 in the NBA. Indiana is 2-0 against Cleveland already this season and has had the best of the Cavaliers the last four seasons going 12-4-1 ATS in the last 17 meetings including 7-3-1 the last 11 meetings at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. I expect the 'public' to play-on Cleveland looking for them to bounce back from their horrid losses but I believe the Cavs are in a true funk. Take INDIANA! |
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01-12-18 | Jazz +4 v. Hornets | 88-99 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 33 m | Show | |
Utah at Charlotte 7:00 ET Jazz (+) over Hornets- Weak teams in the NBA must win at home as the road is a tough place for any club (except for the elite) and the Hornets are having problems as hosts. Charlotte is just 10-11 at home and only 2-8 in its last ten but are up against one of the NBA's worst road teams in Utah who despite a win at Washington on Wednesday are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 road games. The Jazz a playoff team a year ago (with Gordon Hayward) have been holding on by playing tough defense. Look for Utah to send Hornets center Dwight Howard to the foul line often and take advantage of his poor free throw shooting. Take UTAH! |
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01-11-18 | Spurs v. Lakers +3 | Top | 81-93 | Win | 100 | 11 h 39 m | Show |
San Antonio at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET Lakers (+) over Spurs- For a team that doesn't want to play for their coach the Lakers have taken two-giant steps forward with consecutive wins over powerhouses Atlanta and Sacramento. San Antonio is a consistent as ever with an overall 28-14 record and 22-18-2 ATS this season. The Spurs will be without a number of players not because of coach Gregg Popovich is 'resting' them but because of injuries. Missing will be Kawhi Leonard, the leading scorer Rudy Gay, along with Tony Parker and Danny Green. With a new confidence the Lakers get it done. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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01-11-18 | Utah +6.5 v. UCLA | 64-83 | Loss | -101 | 11 h 2 m | Show | |
Utah at U.C.L.A. 11:00 ET Utes (+) over Bruins- UCLA leads the PAC-12 at 3-1 rebounding from a double-overtime loss at Stanford after blowing a13-point second-half lead with a dominating 107-84 win over California. Utah opened conference play with a pair of road wins on Oregon on'y to return home and lose their two games as hosts to a pair of ranked teams from Arizona. The Bruins lead the series 9-7 since the Utes joined the PAC-12 but they have split their last six meetings. UCLA is just 9-20 ATS in their last 29 conference games and fall short here. Take UTAH! |
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01-11-18 | Clippers v. Kings +1.5 | 121-115 | Loss | -104 | 10 h 5 m | Show | |
L.A. Clippers at Sacramento 10:05 ET Kings (+) over Clippers- Los Angeles who is off a run-away 125-106 win over Golden State last night ended a 12-game losing steak to the Warriors and have won 10 straight times in Sacramento. The Clippers are already 2-0 against the Kings this season and have won 16 of the last 19 meetings straight-up. These numbers are impressive for LA but they are off an emotion win just last night and will still most likely be without Blake Griffin. This time the Kings rule! Take SACRAMENTO! |
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01-11-18 | Clemson -4 v. NC State | 77-78 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 47 m | Show | |
Clemson at N.C. State 9:00 ET Tigers (-) over Wolfpack- No. 19 Clemson has surprised the ACC experts with their 3-0 conference start and are 14-1 overall which has included a conference opening home win over the Wolfpack 78-62 in late December. Normally, when a team has already defeated a conference opponent at home they have a difficult time sweeping the season series especially when favored on the road. But, and this is a huge but, the Wolfpack are off an upset win over No. 2 Duke 96-85 and that is the second time they have defeated the No. 2 ranked team in the nation. The Tigers have won 10 straight while after a 5-0 start NC State is just 6-5. Clemson has the 2nd rated defense in the ACC while the Wolfpack are last. Take CLEMSON! |
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01-11-18 | Maryland +4.5 v. Ohio State | Top | 69-91 | Loss | -106 | 8 h 52 m | Show |
Maryland at Ohio State 7:00 ET Terrapins (+) over Buckeyes- Ohio State rolled to their third straight win 80-64 over No. 1 Michigan State Sunday and are 4-0 in the Big Ten. Maryland like the Buckeyes have won eight of their last nine Thursday by the Spartans 91-61. OSU who has missed the 'Big Dance' the past two seasons is 10-1 with their only loss coming at the hands of the team the Buckeyes just vanquished by 30 points last at home but just 4-5 ATS as hosts. The Terps who swept the series last season is 3-2 in conference play and can pull of a win here. Take MARYLAND! |
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01-11-18 | Celtics v. 76ers +3 | Top | 114-103 | Loss | -115 | 5 h 54 m | Show |
Boston vs Philadelphia 3:00 ET 76ers (+) over Celtics- The interesting thing about this game is not that they are playing it in London, it is that the oddsmakers from London, Las Vegas and Off-shore have rated Boston such a small favorite on a neutral site. For the Celtics center Al Horford missed their last outing and is questionable but for Philadelphia Joel Embiid will play. Both clubs enter on winning streaks with Boston having won their last six and the 76ers winning their last four. The 'price' tells me the Sixers have a legitimate shot at winning outright and with Embiid claiming 'we will kick their ass' I believe they will be ready. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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01-10-18 | Colorado v. USC -10.5 | 58-70 | Win | 100 | 10 h 53 m | Show | |
Colorado at Southern California 10:00 ET Trojans (-) over Buffaloes- Colorado shocked the two ranked PAC-12 Arizona schools with home wins over ASU 90-81 and the Wildcats 80-77. Now, the Buffaloes will go on the road to Los Angeles to face USC who they have defeated seven of the last nine meetings. The major issue for Colorado is their inability to win on the road as they are 0-4 ATS in true road games and 1-7 ATS in games not at home. USC leads the PAC-12 in assists-to-turnover ratio and will get the better of Colorado tonight. Buffs 16-34 ATS in their last 50 road games. Take SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA! |
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01-10-18 | Louisville +6 v. Florida State | Top | 73-69 | Win | 100 | 9 h 59 m | Show |
Louisville at Florida State 9:00 ET Cardinals (+) over Seminoles- The Cardinals of course are trotting though the season without former coach Rick Pitino and are off an overtime loss to No. 19 Clemson 74-69 on Saturday while Florida State dropped a 80-74 loss to No. 18 Miami Sunday 80-74. The Seminoles are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games overall including 6-2-1 ATS at home but Louisville holds a 32-10 series domination and seeks to atone for a loss at Tallahassee last season. Take the CARDINALS! |
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01-10-18 | Thunder +4.5 v. Wolves | 88-104 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 24 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at Minnesota 8:00 ET Thunder (+) over Timberwolves- Minnesota is off tow huge wins pounding both New Orleans and Cleveland and are headed to the NBA Playoffs for the first time since 2004. OKC has dropped their last two without Chris Paul and showed signs of life before dropping four of their last six. The surprising thing about the Thunder is that they are the 4th ranked team in defensive rating a let Portland shoot 63% from the field in last nights 117-106 home loss. Look for them to clamp down on the Wolves here. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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01-10-18 | Pistons v. Nets +2.5 | 114-80 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 59 m | Show | |
Detroit at Brooklyn 7:30 Nets (+) over Pistons- Brooklyn may only be 15-25 straight-up but for their 'backers' they are the most profitable team in the league. The Nets are and NBA leading 25-15 ATS including 12-1 ATS on the road. Detroit has been inconsistent because of the times they take games 'off' on the defensive end of the floor. Brooklyn is 6-0 ATS in their last six overall and 5-0 ATS in their last five home games while Detroit is 0-6 ATS in their last six meetings in Brooklyn and 2-9 ATS in the last 11 meetings overall. Take the NETS! |
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01-10-18 | Heat +5 v. Pacers | Top | 114-106 | Win | 100 | 8 h 34 m | Show |
Miami at Indiana 7:00 ET Heat (+) over Pacers- Miami has been one of the better road teams this season winning 11 of 19 and going 11-8 ATS but haven't won in Indianapolis since February 2012 a losing streak spanning 10 games. The Heat are 9-44 all-time at Indiana but are off a win at Toronto last last night which brought them their fifth straight win. The Pacers have won their last two after having lost their previous five and have split two games against the Heat in Miami. This time it's...MIAMI! |
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01-10-18 | Notre Dame v. Georgia Tech -1 | 53-60 | Win | 100 | 7 h 52 m | Show | |
Notre Dame at Georgia Tech 7:00 ET Yellow Jackets over Fighting Irish- Notre Dame is undefeated (3-0) in ACC play and enters Atlanta on a five-game winning streak and a No. 25 ranking. Georgia Tech has had a habit of taking down ranked ACC teams at home as they are 14-4 ATS in their last 18 home games and are 9-0-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings overall. With Notre Dame most likely ending up the favorite I will note that the underdog is 9-0-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Take GEORGIA TECH! |
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01-09-18 | Kings +6.5 v. Lakers | 86-99 | Loss | -103 | 9 h 4 m | Show | |
Sacramento at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET Kings (+) over Lakers- For a team that doesn't want to play for their coach the Lakers ended a nine-game losing streak with a rousing 132-113 home victory over Atlanta on Sunday. That home was the first ATS win for the Lakers in their last seven tries. Sacramento is off a home loss to the Spurs as they closed their six-game home stand 2-4 and have lost 6-of-8. Despite the win Los Angeles is wearing down as their young nucleus hasn't had two consecutive days off since mid-December. The Kings have won 10 of their last 12 meetings and are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings in Los Angeles. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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01-09-18 | Blazers v. Thunder -7.5 | 117-106 | Loss | -108 | 7 h 39 m | Show | |
Portland at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET Thunder (-) over Trailblazers- Oklahoma City who has lost three their last five after a 114-100 loss at Phoenix on Sunday returns home for one game in mist of a six game span. Portland who squeezed out a win over San Antonio Sunday will once again be without All-Star guard Damian Lillard who has missed six of their last eight games. Believe it or not the Thunder who has lost their last two home games are one of the better defensive teams in the NBA and will post a home win tonight as they are 4-1 ATS at home versus the Blazers. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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01-09-18 | Boston College v. North Carolina -13.5 | 66-96 | Win | 100 | 7 h 57 m | Show | |
Boston College at North Carolina 8:00 ET Tar Heels (+) over Eagles- It has been fours years since North Carolina has lost three straight during the and they have dropped their last last two while the Eagles won their last contest over Wake Forest to even their ACC record to 2-2. The Tar Heels are 6-1 at home (4-2 ATS) and have won 10 straight meetings over the Eagles but are off to their worst ACC start in five years after their loss at Virginia. I expect North Carolina to rebound here a win easy. Take the TAR HEELS! |
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01-09-18 | Heat +4.5 v. Raptors | Top | 90-89 | Win | 100 | 6 h 14 m | Show |
Miami at Toronto 7:30 ET Heat (+) over Raptors- Both these clubs are on winning streaks as Miami has posted four straight wins while Toronto has won their last five games. The Raptors DeMar DeRozan has averaged 33.4 points during the Raptors win streak and now with his counterpart guard Kyle Lowry most likely on the shelf tonight will have to pick up the slack. The Heat have dropped five straight in Toronto bit have won their last two on the road. I'm looking for a close game tonight. Take the points. Take MIAMI! |
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01-09-18 | Texas Tech +2 v. Oklahoma | Top | 65-75 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 3 m | Show |
Texas Tech at Oklahoma 7:00 ET Red Raiders (+) over Sooners- No. 8 Texas Tech who is 3-0 in Big-12 action has defeated ranked teams Baylor 77-53 and No. 2 Kansas 85-73 and must now face No. 9 Oklahoma. The Red Raiders have done it with defense ranking fourth nationally in scoring allowing just 59.2 points per game and fifth I field goal percentage (37.5%) while leading the Big-12 in rebounding margin (+8.5). Oklahoma's star guard Trae Young was headed to Tech where his father played but stayed home and is now the Sooners top player. Still, team defense prevails. Take TEXAS TECH! |
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01-09-18 | Georgetown v. St. John's -6 | Top | 69-66 | Loss | -120 | 6 h 38 m | Show |
Georgetown at St. John's 6:30 ET Red Storm (-) over Hoyas- There was a time when these two Big East rivals were playing each other with National Championships on the line. In those times Patrick Ewing and Chris Mullin were battling on the court and now both of the legends are court side as coaches. St. Jon's is winless in conference action and Georgetown is just 1-3 in Big East action and has lost seven of the last 10 meetings at Madison Square Garden. The Red Storm are 28-11 in their series as hosts and the favorite is 9-2 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Take ST. JOHN'S! |
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01-08-18 | Alabama v. Georgia +5 | Top | 26-23 | Win | 100 | 27 h 22 m | Show |
National Championship Megabucks Winner Alabama vs. Georgia 9:00 ET Bulldogs (+) over Crimson Tide- Well, the SEC will have it's way on Monday as they had five teams in five New Year's Day games and ended up with these two playing for all the marbles. (Do kids play with marbles anymore?) Alabama crushed as 'we' predicted last week and were so dominate if looks as though they are unbeatable. The Tide who have been weakened by injuries lost another starting linebacker against Clemson and they will need every bit of muscle to contend with the Bulldogs front line and running backs. We know that Nick Saban is 11-0 against former assistant coaches and Kirby Smart was his former Defensive Coordinator. In head-to-head action the underdog is 4-0 ATS. Georgia has to ways to win this bet as the points may become a factor. Take the BULLDOGS! |
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01-08-18 | Cavs v. Wolves | Top | 99-127 | Win | 100 | 9 h 43 m | Show |
Cleveland at Minnesota 8:00 ET Timberwolves (+) over Cavaliers- There are two huge differences with these two clubs between last season and this season and it is about defense. Cleveland who was one of the best defensive teams in 2016-17 season and in now ranked 26thand this year the Timberwolves clamped down on defense and have held their last six opponents under 100 points. The Cavaliers are off a season high 131 points in their win (non-cover) at Orlando Saturday night and will the return of Isaiah Thomas their points should go up but their defense will suffer. That win for the Cavs was their first on the road after five straight losses away from home. Take MINNESOTA! |
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01-07-18 | USC v. Stanford +4.5 | 76-77 | Win | 100 | 11 h 6 m | Show | |
Southern Cal at Stanford 10:30 ET Cardinal (+) over Trojans- More was expected out of Stanford this basketball season but early injuries have slowed their season. With some recovering the Cardinal managed to pull an upset of UCLA Thursday and look to make it two-in-a-row at home against the pair of L.A. schools. Stanford leads the all-time series 125-124 and have won five of the last six meetings and 12 of the past 14 games at Maples Pavilion. As the Cardinal get healthy their confidence grows. Take STANFORD! |
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01-07-18 | Hawks +3.5 v. Lakers | Top | 113-132 | Loss | -103 | 11 h 53 m | Show |
Atlanta at L.A. Lakers 9:30 ET Hawks (+) over Lakers- It shouldn't be long, not too long before the Hawks pass the Lakers in wins and they can at least tie them tonight. Atlanta, the league's worst has just 10 wins on the season but the are closing in on the Lakers who remain with 11 wins after nine straight losses. Believe it or not the Hawks who were smashed by Portland Friday night for their second worse loss of the season were looking ahead to tonight where they feel the have a chance to win. They are right. Take ATLANTA! |
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01-07-18 | Spurs v. Blazers -2.5 | 110-111 | Loss | -107 | 10 h 27 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Portland 9:00 ET Trailblazers (-) over Spurs- These two payed this game two weeks ago as the Spurs won outright as a 2.5-point underdog 93-91. The Blazers like Sunday's nights at home going 5-0 ATS this season. Portland is off a trouncing of the league's weakest team Atlanta while San Antonio took down Phoenix Friday night without LaMarcus Aldridge. Damian Liillard is back and up to speed and will be the difference tonight. Portland is 19-14 against the Spurs including 10-5 at home. Take PORTLAND! |
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01-07-18 | Arizona State v. Utah +2.5 | Top | 80-77 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 55 m | Show |
Arizona State at Utah 8:00 ET Utes (+) over Sun Devils- Arizona State jumped out to a 12-0 non-conference start under Bobby Hurley with wins over No. 5 Xavier and No. 10 Kansas and they climbed to No. 4 in the rankings. But since PAC-12 action started the Sun Devils are 0-2 in conference play losing at Arizona and Colorado. ASU is undefeated at home but are now just 1-2 in true road games but still 10-2-1 ATS in their last 13 games overall. But, that is where the fun stops for the Devils as Utah is 11-0 ATS in the last 11 meetings. The Utes are 7-1 straight-up at home and hand ASU another loss. Take UTAH! |
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01-07-18 | Panthers v. Saints -6.5 | 26-31 | Loss | -112 | 16 h 17 m | Show | |
Carolina at New Orleans 4:40 ET Saints (-) over Panthers- Both clubs enter this contest off losses and while New Orleans defeated Carolina twice this season. Now, most say (incorrectly) that it is difficult to beat a team three times, well, not if you have already won the first two. Sweeping the series 3-0 has happened 13 times out of 20 since the AFL-NFL merger. Not only are the Panthers 0-2 this season against New Orleans they are 0-6 ATS in the last six meetings. Talk is of Carolina's defense but, both clubs allowed 20.4 points per game so the Saints measure up on defense. New Orleans owns the No. 2 offense and this is where the Panthers fall short. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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01-07-18 | Michigan State v. Ohio State +8 | 64-80 | Win | 100 | 6 h 50 m | Show | |
Michigan State at Ohio State 4:40 ET Buckeyes (+) over Spartans- Both these Big Ten rivals are 3-0 in conference pay with Michigan State having won their last 14 ranking No. 1 in the country. The Spartans are not just making a 'hot streak' they have dominated the Big Ten the past three seasons going 26-11 ATS but are just 4-10 ATS in their last 14 road games overall. Ohio State is 8-11 all-time against a No. 1 ranked teams including 5-5 at Columbus and while the Buckeyes are 9-1 straight-up at home I give then a 'pinchers' chance. Take OHIO STATE! |
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01-07-18 | Jazz +4 v. Heat | 102-103 | Win | 100 | 5 h 4 m | Show | |
Utah at Miami 3:30 ET Jazz (+) over Heat- With the return of Hassan Whiteside Miami has won their last three while Utah has dropped 12 of their last 15. With those kind of numbers surrounding this game I feel the odds-makers are giving the Jazz a fair shot a redeeming themselves for a 84-74 hone loss to the Heat in early December. Utah rookie guard Donovan Mitchell has shown his worth scoring 18.2 points and shooting 85% from the 'line.' The Heat must enjoy their Saturday night's in Miami as they re 0-4 ATS in their last four Sunday night home games. Take UTAH! |
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01-07-18 | Bills v. Jaguars -8 | Top | 3-10 | Loss | -115 | 13 h 48 m | Show |
Buffalo at Jacksonville 1:05 ET Jaguars (-) over Bills- Usually, when making a selection on a side I will weigh the differences and often move one way or another as information is collected. Sometimes, the knowledge you gain will change your original instincts. This has not happened here! The Bills have been good to 'us' this year and they crushed me when I tried to get 'smart' and play against them in Miami (Sick pick). But, with a limited passing ability I believe the Jacksonville defense will create enough positive field position enough times to score and 'cover' this number. I liked the Jags from the start and 'we' are going to win with them Sunday. I like that they lost their last game while Buffalo was shocked to even qualify. Take JACKSONVILLE! |
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01-06-18 | Falcons v. Rams -5.5 | 26-13 | Loss | -105 | 22 h 35 m | Show | |
Atlanta at L.A. Rams 8:15 ET Rams (-) over Falcons- Atlanta who blew a 28-3 lead in last years Super Bowl have won six of their last eight to qualify as the sixth seed losing only to division winners Minnesota and New Orleans in that span. Los Angeles is just the second NFL team to lead the league in scoring after having scored the fewest points the season before. I find this the most difficult game to call as there are so many factors that split the opinion. The Rams were just 4-4 at home while the Falcons were 5-3 straight-up but just 2-6 ATS on the road. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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01-06-18 | Oklahoma v. West Virginia -4 | Top | 76-89 | Win | 100 | 8 h 54 m | Show |
Oklahoma at West Virginia 7:15 ET Mountaineers (-) over Sooners- Two of the hottest clubs in the country face-off in their Big-12 encounter as Oklahoma has won their last 10 and West Virginia has reeled off 13 straight wins after an opening loss to Texas A&M. There will be a clash in team strengths in Morgantown as Oklahoma arrives with the nations leading scorer (29.4) and assist (10.6) man in freshman Trae Young. West Virginia who's coach Bob Huggins prides his squad on defense will have Young in their sights. The Sooner lead the nation at nearly 96 points per games while the Mountaineers allow just 65 points per contest with no team topping 79 points. Take WEST VIRGINIA! |
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01-06-18 | Bulls +5.5 v. Pacers | 86-125 | Loss | -102 | 6 h 19 m | Show | |
Chicago at Indiana 7:00 ET Bulls (+) over Pacers- Now, I like 'our' side here but I am very leery of a favorite that has lost five straight games. Indiana has struggled on offense without Victor Oladipo who has missed the last four Pacers games and is averaging 24.9 points. Aside from Oladipo Pacers forward Bojan Bogdanovic is also questionable. Chicago is off a road win at Dallas Friday and is just 5-15 straight-up on the road but are a surprising 12-8 ATS. This one should come down to the final buzzer and the points might come into play. Take CHICAGO! |
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01-06-18 | Rockets v. Pistons +5.5 | 101-108 | Win | 100 | 6 h 15 m | Show | |
Houston at Detroit 7:00 ET Pistons (+) over Rockets- Houston is off a disappointing performance against Golden State Thursday and will once again be without James Harden. His replacement Gerald Green has averaged 28 points in Harden's absence and with the return of Chris Paul the Rockets still have plenty of firer power. Detroit is coming off one of their worst beating of the season last night falling to Philadelphia 114-78 trailing by 30 points at the half. I'm sure that Detroit coach Stan Van Gundy will have is troupe ready to hustle the full 48 minutes (please no overtime) tonight and give a full effort. Take the PISTONS! |
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01-06-18 | Celtics v. Nets +5.5 | Top | 87-85 | Win | 100 | 5 h 28 m | Show |
Boston at Brooklyn 6:00 ET Nets (+) over Celtics- Boston was in a position to have a let-down last night after their emotional win over Cleveland and responded with their fifth straight win. I attribute that to Brad Stevens and his coaching ability to have his squad ready at every turn. Brooklyn is who much improved this season has played two tight games against the Celtics but lost them both by seven and three points and have lost their last seven meetings. The Nets look to win their third straight game for just the second time this season are doing it with defense as they have held opponents under 100 points ten times and are undefeated in those contests. Take BROOKLYN! |
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01-06-18 | Arkansas +5 v. Auburn | 77-88 | Loss | -102 | 7 h 41 m | Show | |
Arkansas at Auburn 6:00 ET Razorbacks (+) over Tigers- Auburn who was projected to be a SEC bottom dweller is on an 11-game win streak with their last victory an upset of No. 23 Tennessee while the Razorbacks are off a loss to Mississippi State. Tigers coach Bruce Pearl (who is innocent) lost as many assist coaches as losses when assistant Chuck Person was arrested by the FBI. Arkansas coach Mike Anderson is 7-1 against the Tigers including 4-0 at Auburn. I expect Arkansas to rebound (excuse the pun) here and post an outright victory. Take the RAZORBACKS! |
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01-06-18 | Titans v. Chiefs -8 | Top | 22-21 | Loss | -112 | 18 h 13 m | Show |
Tennessee at Kansas City 4:30 ET Chiefs (-) over Titans- I hope the large point spread here will educe many to take the points in this opening Wild Card game even though Tennessee running back DeMarco Murray has been ruled out with an MCI tear. I personally don't believe that there is much of a drop off with Derrick Henry taking his place. Kansas City who enjoys one of the NFL's strongest home field advantages has won a playoff game as hosts in 24 years. The Titans meanwhile are in the post-season for the first time since 2008 after defeating Jacksonville and have dropped three of their last four on the road and just don't measure up here. Lay it...Take KANSAS CITY! |
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01-06-18 | Seton Hall +2.5 v. Butler | Top | 90-87 | Win | 100 | 3 h 17 m | Show |
Seton Hall at Butler 2:30 ET Pirates (+) over Bulldogs- No. 21 Seton Hall has won nine of their last 10 games including their last four while Butler is playing their third ranked team in-a-row. The Bulldogs split those two defeating No. 1 Villanova and falling to Xavier. Butler who is 9-0 at home leads the series with the Pirates 7-2 (8-1 ATS) with each team winning at home last year. The Hall are a much improved club and are looking to start 3-0 in Big East play and are 3-2 ATS on the road. In a tough hard fought well coached battle the Pirates prevail. Take SETON HALL! |
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01-05-18 | Oregon v. Oregon State +2.5 | 64-76 | Win | 100 | 10 h 44 m | Show | |
Oregon at Oregon State 10:00 ET Beavers (+) over Bucks- A beaver should always win in a battle against ducks and that should be the case tonight in Corvallis. In this intra-state rivalry Oregon State holds a 186-162 lead in the all-time series including 101-64 at home. Trends clash between these two as Oregon is just 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games while Oregon State is only 3-13 ATS in their last 16 home games. Still, 'we' can't ignore that strong home court advantage. Take OREGON STATE! |
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01-05-18 | Wizards v. Grizzlies +5 | 102-100 | Win | 100 | 10 h 12 m | Show | |
Washington at Memphis 9:35 ET Grizzlies (+) over Wizards- It has taken Memphis over a month to adjust to the lost of Mike Conley as they have one of the more sluggish offenses averaging 98.9 points (28th) while the Wizards are one of the higher scoring teams putting up 118.7 points (average) last five games. Washington defeated Memphis at home 93-87 in mid December when the Grizzlies were without Tyreke Evans. Since his return they average 111.3 points and are 3-3 straight-up. Washington has lost four of five on the road and are just 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 meetings in Memphis. Take the GRIZZLIES! |
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01-05-18 | Jazz v. Nuggets -6.5 | 91-99 | Win | 100 | 10 h 37 m | Show | |
Utah at Denver 9:00 ET Jazz (+) over Nuggets- Utah opened the season with a win over the Nuggets and defeated them a second time in December but since then they have had their issues and have now lost 11 of their last 14. This is the final meeting of the season between these two and Utah has already guaranteed itself at least a split of the series and has a history of giving Denver fits as the Nuggets are 13-5 ATS in the last 18 meetings. In this one the Jazz will need major production out of Rudy Gobert and rookie Donovan Mitchell and they get it. Take UTAH! |
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01-05-18 | Wolves +4 v. Celtics | Top | 84-91 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 50 m | Show |
Minnesota at Boston 7:35 ET Timberwolves (+) over Celtics- Boston is off 'our' Megabucks Best Bet winner over Cleveland and more importantly for them they are now 26-13-1 ATS having won their last four. The Celtics have dominated Minnesota winning 11 straight at home as the Wolves haven't won in Beantown since March of 2005. This game is being played despite blizzard warnings that cancelled the Bruins NHL game yesterday but Minnesota came to town early and will be ready. Boston off that emotional victory over the Cavaliers will get caught here as they are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 after a straight-up win. Take the TIMBERWOLVES! |
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01-05-18 | Wisconsin v. Rutgers +3 | Top | 60-64 | Win | 100 | 7 h 36 m | Show |
Wisconsin at Rutgers 7:00 ET Scarlet Knights (+) over Badgers- After defeating ranked Seton Hall in a huge rivalry contest Rutgers played with out heart in their next two games losing twice and getting out-rebounded by 32 in those two games. Rebounding is about hustle and effort and they didn't show any of it the past two games and will be out to regain a winning attitude after a good start (10-4). Wisconsin is not the same powerhouse as team of recent seasons as their 4-7 non-conference start will attest although they have won their last five. One of Wisconsin's issues in their play on the road where they are just 3-10-1 ATS in their last 14. Take RUTGERS! |
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01-04-18 | Arizona v. Utah +3 | 94-82 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 49 m | Show | |
Arizona at Utah 9:00 ET Utes (+) over Wildcats- Arizona started the season ranked in the top-5 and promptly lost three straight games in the Bahamas over the Thanksgiving weekend. But, now the Wildcats have won eight straight to climb up to No. 16 and will be facing their first PAC-12 road contest. The series record has Arizona leading 31-29 and have won 10 of 11 meetings since Utah joined the PAC-12. But streak were made to be broken as the Utes won on Friday at Oregon their first win there since 1951 and then defeated Oregon State for their first ever sweep of those clubs on the road. Utah has the best defense and foul shooting in the PAC-12 and it pays tonight. Take UTAH! |
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01-04-18 | Thunder v. Clippers +2 | Top | 127-117 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 5 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET Clippers (+) over Thunder- After poor starts to the season both these clubs have picked up the pace as Oklahoma City has won seven of their last nine while the Clippers have won six of their last seven. This should be a fairly even match as Los Angeles has is 6-0 ATS in their last six at home and the Thunder are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings including a 120-111 win this season. OKC is off a rout of the Lakers but will find the going tougher here. Take the CLIPPERS! |
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01-04-18 | UCLA v. Stanford +3.5 | 99-107 | Win | 100 | 12 h 59 m | Show | |
U.C.L.A. at Stanford 10 :00 ET Cardinal (+) over Bruins- After nothing but turmoil the first month of the season UCLA seems to have turned things around with four straight wins including an outright win over then No. 7 Kentucky and are 2-0 in PAC-12 play. Stanford who blew their conference opener to arch-rival California when the lost a 16-point lead by missing 16 free throws. Stanford is just not the same school on the basketball court as the Gridiron and are just 4-12-1 ATS in their last 17 games overall while the Bruins are 8-19 ATS in their last 27 games versus the PAC-12. Take STANFORD! |
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01-04-18 | Warriors v. Rockets +5 | 124-114 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 40 m | Show | |
Golden State at Houston 8:00 ET Rockets (+) over Warriors- What a great matchup as the top most prolific scoring teams face off in Houston where the Rockets will host Golden State. The Warriors have won eight straight road games and with the return of Stephen Curry are once again dominate. Houston who has played much better when Chris Paul is in the lineup will now be without leading scorer James Harden who is out with a hamstring injury. Houston has lost 11 of the last 13 meetings including six straight in Houston. Teams have a way of adjusting and making up ground where star players are injured. Take HOUSTON! |
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01-03-18 | Warriors v. Mavs +8 | 125-122 | Win | 100 | 4 h 30 m | Show | |
Golden State at Dallas 8:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Warriors- Well, Stephen Curry is back and played his first first game after an ankle injury kept his sidelined for 11 games and his never missed a beat hitting 10 3-point shots. Golden State has already 'rocked' the Mavericks twice this season winning by a combined 45 points and now face a 'different' Mavs club. Dallas has won their last four with the emergence of rookie Dennis Smith Jr. who will draw the assignment of guarding Curry. Dallas now playing with confidence and looking to prove they can play with the Warriors! Take the MAVERICKS! |
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01-03-18 | Kentucky v. LSU +2.5 | Top | 74-71 | Loss | -105 | 5 h 47 m | Show |
Kentucky at L.S.U. 8:30 ET Tigers (+) over Wildcats- Every year John Calipari has to deal with a fresh group of freshman as Kentucky is the king of the 'one and done' players. These guys are talented but haven't developed the maturity to win away from home because of their youth. The Wildcats are about the play their first true road game of the season and it is a conference game at Louisiana State who is 7-1 at home while Kentucky is just 2-7 ATS in the last nine meetings. Take L.S.U. |
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01-03-18 | Cavs v. Celtics -3 | Top | 88-102 | Win | 100 | 4 h 5 m | Show |
Cleveland at Boston 8:00 ET Celtics (+) over Cavaliers- After the long awaited debut with Cleveland for Boston All-Star took place last night as he scored 17 points in 19 minutes but will not be in the lineup tonight. The Cavaliers defeated Boston opening night when Gordon Hayward went down for the year five minutes into the Game and Boston responded like champions and are 30-10 on the season. The Cavaliers who have been a money-burner for their backers are just 12-24-1 ATS this season and are 1-8 ATS after a straight-up win. Boston on the other hand is 10-3-1 ATS following a loss. Take BOSTON! |
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01-03-18 | Spurs v. 76ers -1.5 | 106-112 | Win | 100 | 3 h 8 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Philadelphia 7:00 ET 76ers (+) over Spurs- Philadelphia has dropped 12 straight to the Spurs including six straight at home. The 76ers have won their last two and three-of-four and will most likely be without Joel Embiid who has a 'new' injury to contend with as he took a spill and sprained his right wrist. But the news isn't all bad as far as players health is concerned as prized rookie Markelle Fultz is going to make his debut. With all those winning streak you would think that San Antonio was a good bet, but they are 5-12 ATS in their lat 17 meetings in Philadelphia including and just 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings. Take THE 76ERS! |
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01-02-18 | Grizzlies +5 v. Clippers | 105-113 | Loss | -102 | 11 h 18 m | Show | |
Memphis at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET Grizzlies (+) over Clippers- With the return of Blake Griffin after missing 14 games to the lineup Los Angeles has reeled off three straight wins an five of their last six and are 5-0 ATS in their last five home games. The Clippers loss in those six games came in Memphis 115-112 as the Grizzlies have for some reason had their way against the Clippers going 8-2 ATS in the last 10 games in Los Angeles and are 14-6-1 ATS in the last 21 meetings. Take MEMPHIS! |
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01-02-18 | Hawks +2 v. Suns | Top | 103-104 | Win | 100 | 10 h 52 m | Show |
Atlanta at Phoenix 9:00 ET Hawks (+) over Suns- Does this look 'right' to you? It doesn't to me! I mean here are the Atlanta Hawks winners of just three of 15 road games in a spot where they virtually have to win the game outright in order to win the wager. When I noticed that the home team has won the last five in this series with the Hawks 0-4 ATS in the last four meetings I really begin to wonder...what's going on? Despite owning the worst overall record in the NBA the Hawks have won three-of-four and win again tonight. Take ATLANTA! |
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01-02-18 | Texas Tech +8 v. Kansas | 85-73 | Win | 100 | 8 h 42 m | Show | |
Texas Tech at Kansas 9:00 ET Red Raiders (+) overJayhawks- Texas Tech has to be approaching this game brimming with confidence riding a six-game winning streak and off their upset win over No. 17 Baylor posting a 12-1 record on the season. Tech is 3-0 against Top-25 opponents already as they invade Allen Fieldhouse where they are a less then impressive 0-17 all-time including 2-13 ATS. Kansas has won 13 Big-12 titles in-a-row and are 7-3 ATS in their last 10. The Red Raiders will be bucking some trends here but their defense which is 2nd in both scoring defense (58.2) and field goal percentage defense (36%). Take TEXAS TECH! |
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01-02-18 | Spurs v. Knicks +5 | 100-91 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 27 m | Show | |
San Antonio at New York 7:30 ET Knicks (+) over Spurs- New York has taken advantage of a heavy home scheduling early this season posting 15 wins in 21 games at Madison Square Garden. San Antonio on the other hand has just started a stretch with nine of 11 games on the road where they are 8-10 straight-up and 6-12 ATS. The Knicks just ended a four-game losing streak as Porzingis returned to the line-up and scored 30 points. Five days ago the Spurs defeated New York in San Antonio 119-107, look for the Knicks to return the favor here. Take NEW YORK! |
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01-02-18 | Michigan v. Iowa +3 | Top | 75-68 | Loss | -103 | 6 h 54 m | Show |
Michigan at Iowa 7:00 ET Hawkeyes (+) over Wolverines- Plenty of stuff to mention about this match-up. Starting with Michigan who was handed a Big Ten conference loss to Ohio State in a game that was played Dec. 4. Both clubs enter this fray on five-game winning streaks each going 4-0 ATS. Iowa lost their first two conference games to Penn State and Indiana losing their first three games in December and the are undefeated since. Add that Iowa has won the last four meetings and the last four meetings at home while the home team is 12-4 ATS in the last 16 meetings. Take IOWA! |
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01-02-18 | Alabama v. Vanderbilt -2.5 | 75-76 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 47 m | Show | |
Alabama at Vanderbilt 7:00 ET Commodores (+) over Crimson Tide- Now, let's see. Alabama just crushed the No. 5 team in the nation Texas A&M 79-57 and now these 'kids' are expected to temper their emotions are deliver in first SEC road contest. Both these clubs have been point spread nightmares with the Tide going 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight and the Commodores a horrendous 1-11 ATS in their last 12 overall. The underdog in this series is 15-5-1 ATS and that should help. Take VANDERBILT! |
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01-01-18 | Alabama -3 v. Clemson | Top | 24-6 | Win | 100 | 27 h 25 m | Show |
Sugar Bowl- New Orleans, LA 8:45 ET Alabama vs Clemson Crimson Tide (-) over Tigers- From what I here from the 'experts' Alabama is actually an underdog here because they really don't belong in the CFP. But, in reality they are a No. 4 team and favored over No. 1. Now, let me think, who knows more about how good these teams are, the pollsters or the odds-makers. Clemson is 7-0 ATS in their last seven bowl games as now, this is an amazing stat, the underdog in Clemson's last 15 bowl games is 14-1 ATS. This is the third straight championship meetings between these two with the Tigers 'covering' both contests having Deshaun Watson leading the way, he's gone now and so goes Clemson's chances. Take ALABAMA! |
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01-01-18 | Georgia v. Oklahoma +2.5 | 54-48 | Loss | -102 | 23 h 11 m | Show | |
Rose Bowl- Pasadena, CA 5:00 ET Georgia vs Oklahoma Sooners (+) over Bulldogs- Wow, what a great match-up with the Heisman winner quarterback against one of the more fundamentally sound defenses in the nation. Georgia has the countries 4th best defense allowing just 13.2 points per contest and a ground game that few have been able to slow down. Georgia is off three straight dominating performances but now are up against a force that is virtually unstoppable (remember Ohio State). Note that Heisman Trophy winner are 0-6 both straight-up and ATS when play as a bowl underdog and yet here we are. With the storyline surrounding Mayfield's illness (?) its all a ruse. Take OKLAHOMA! |
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01-01-18 | West Virginia v. Kansas State +2 | Top | 77-69 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 44 m | Show |
West Virginia at Kansas State 5:00 ET Wildcats (+) over Mountaineers- Both these Big-12 basketball powers posted road victories in their conference openers. The Big-12 has six of their 10 teams ranked with 11-2 Kansas State not on the list. The Mountaineers blew a 22-point lead in their season opener in Germany to Texas A&M have won 12 straight since. West Virginia prides itself on defense where they force 21 turnovers per game while the Wildcats strength is protecting the ball committing just 10 give-aways per contests. West Virginia has won 7-of-8 in this series but are 2-6-2 ATS in their last nine conference games But, State is 7-0 at home this season. In a tough one the Wildcats eek out a win. Take KANSAS STATE! |
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01-01-18 | LSU -3 v. Notre Dame | 17-21 | Loss | -112 | 19 h 45 m | Show | |
Citrus Bowl- Orlando, FL 1:00 ET Louisiana State vs Notre Dame Tigers (-) over Fighting Irish- If ever there was a smash-mouth matchup this is it. Both clubs will slam the ball down your throat with an occasional pass to keep you off balance. Notre Dame has the 7th best rushing attack in the nation and two top quality runners in Josh Adams (1,386) and quarterback Brandon Wimbush who rushed for 765 yards with 14 touchdowns and threw for 1,818 yards with 16 touchdown. LSU's defense is as tough as any the Irish have seen allowing just 18.8 points against that tough SEC schedule. The Tigers defense needs to negate one player and they can do it. Take LOUISIANA STATE! |
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01-01-18 | Central Florida +11 v. Auburn | Top | 34-27 | Win | 100 | 19 h 53 m | Show |
Peach Bowl- Atlanta, GA 12:30 ET Central Florida and Auburn Knights (+) over Auburn- Last bowl season Auburn was juiced to play Oklahoma and they won easily but this year not-so-much. After playing in the SEC the Tigers will have a condescending attitude toward these American Athletic Conference upstarts! Auburn is more concerned with SEC play as they are 0-4-1 ATS in their last five non-conference games. In an unusual situation Central Florida head coach Scott Frost who took this team from winless in 2015 to undefeated (12-0) this season is coaching for the final time here as he is on to Nebraska. His players respond and out run the Tigers. Take CENTRAL FLORIDA! |
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12-31-17 | 76ers v. Suns +3.5 | 123-110 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 20 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Phoenix 8:00 ET Suns (+) over 76ers- The Suns have started to shine with the return of shooting guard Devin Booker and have won twice since his return and five of seven overall. Philadelphia defeated the Nuggets at Denver last night (without Embiid) for only their third win in their last 13 games. The decision on Embiid's status is a game time decision but it won't matter here. Take PHOENIX! |
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12-31-17 | Lakers v. Rockets -15 | 142-148 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 33 m | Show | |
Los Angeles Lakers at Houston 7:05 ET Rockets (-) over Lakers- Strangely enough both these clubs are on five-game losing streaks but one of them will end tonight. Houston was sailing along on an 11-game win streak when they goy derailed in LA 122-116 by the Lakers in a game that Chris Paul was injured. The Rockets haven't won since even with the return of Paul last time out when they were completely out of sync. Houston had won 15 straight with Paul in the line-up and will start a new streak against the Lakers. Take the ROCKETS! |
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12-31-17 | Hornets +3 v. Clippers | Top | 98-106 | Loss | -108 | 7 h 27 m | Show |
Charlotte at L.A. Clippers 7:00 ET Hornets (+) over Clippers- Los Angeles is starting to play better basketball winning four of their last five going 5-0 ATS and are beginning to get healthy with he return of Blake Griffin. Trouble for the Clippers now is that point guard Austin Rivers in down. Charlotte is off a huge win Friday night at Golden State and have not won two straight since Nov. 22. I question why the 'price' is so low and will trust the 'oddsmakers' on this one. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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12-31-17 | St. John's +10.5 v. Seton Hall | Top | 70-75 | Win | 100 | 6 h 3 m | Show |
St. John's at Seton Hall 5:00 ET Red Storm (+) over Pirates- These two 'metro' rivals have a rich history with St. John's leading the All-time series 59-38 with the Pirates claiming three wins in the last four meetings. Seton Hall is off a huge win over No. 25 Creighton on Thursday posting a 90-84 victory holding the Blue Jays scoreless the final 3.32. The Red Storm will have the return of Shamorie Ponds who leads them in points, assists, and steals and is 2nd in rebounds who had left the game in their loss to Providence in their Big East. Marcus LoVett the 'Storms' top defender will also return today. Take ST. JOHN'S! |
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12-31-17 | Panthers v. Falcons -4 | 10-22 | Win | 100 | 20 h 12 m | Show | |
Carolina at Atlanta 4:25 ET Falcons (-) over Panthers- In this contest we have the last two NFC Champions who both lost in the Super Bowl. These clubs should be motivated as Atlanta needs to win to return to the playoffs whereas the Panthers are in, but, are looking to improve their seeding. Carolina coach Ron Rivera has said that he will play his starters as they still have a chance for a first-round bye. The Falcons offense has pick-up the pace the second half of the season and they will have enough to get it done today. Add that the Panthers are 2-7 ATS in their last nine trips to Atlanta. Take the FALCONS! |
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12-31-17 | Bills v. Dolphins +3 | Top | 22-16 | Loss | -130 | 20 h 6 m | Show |
Buffalo at Miami 4:25 ET Dolphins (+) over Bills- Quick turn around for a pair of clubs that played two weeks ago in Buffalo where they won 24-16 and need to win again to have a shot at the playoffs for the first time since 1999. Both these clubs are challenged offensively with the Dolphins missing their starting quarterback, two offensive lineman and two running backs amount 14 player in injured reserve. But, Jay Cutler has replaced Tannehill and is 6-7 with little preparation as he was thrown into the mix after quickly after signing.Take MIAMI! |
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12-31-17 | Jaguars v. Titans -2.5 | Top | 10-15 | Win | 100 | 20 h 1 m | Show |
Jacksonville at Tennessee 4:25 Titans (+) over Jaguars- There are a number of teams with nothing to play for and that is not the case with the Titans. Tennessee needs to win in the worst way while Jacksonville who says that they are all-in to win this week have won their division but must play in the AFC Wildcard as a host next week. The Titans have lost their last three and may be without DeMarco Murray who has a MCL tear. As much as Jags coach Doug Marrone insists he will 'play-to-win' the thought of Leonard Foutnette pulling up lame for next week has to be on his mind. Take the team with stronger motivation...take TENNESSEE! |
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12-31-17 | Chiefs v. Broncos -4 | 27-24 | Loss | -115 | 20 h 45 m | Show | |
Kansas City at Denver 4:25 ET Broncos (-) over Chiefs- Well, I hope I'm not falling into a trap. There is now way on the planet that Denver should be favored here until we review the factors that went into establishing this line. The Chiefs are the AFC West champions win or lose and they are locked into the No. 4 playoff spot no matter what the outcome Sunday. Denver who had one of the worst runs of the season will start Paxton Lynch while Kansas City will give their prized rookie 1st round pick Pat Mahomes III a shot here. With two quarterbacks looking to impress Paxton has the advantage with four previous starts and a home team that has won the last four meetings. The KANSAS CITY! |
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12-31-17 | Memphis v. Cincinnati -18.5 | 48-82 | Win | 100 | 5 h 17 m | Show | |
Memphis at Cincinnati 4:00 ET Bearcats (-) over Tigers- At first glance the 'price' of this contest seems exceedingly high as Memphis has been a solid club posting a 9-4 record entering their conference opener. Cincinnati has had 10-days off and are ready to run having won their last four and holding a 41-33 series advantage. The Tigers are playing just their second true road game (0-1) while the Bearcats are 7-0 at home. This one shouldn't even be close. Take CINCINNATI! |
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12-31-17 | Providence +8.5 v. Creighton | 64-83 | Loss | -103 | 4 h 53 m | Show | |
Providence at Creighton 2:30 ET Friars (+) over Blue Jays- Providence has been one of the better 3-point shooting teams in the NCAA this season and they are coming off an 11-for-16 2nd half performance against St. John's in their Big East opener. Creighton is off a loss at Seton Hall where they failed to score in the final 3:32 blowing a 13-point lead falling 90-84. The Blue Jays hare 8-0 at home and have won by an average 31.2 points but this one will be much closer. Take PROVIDENCE. |
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12-31-17 | Cowboys v. Eagles +3 | 6-0 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 3 m | Show | |
Dallas at Philadelphia 1:00 ET Eagles (+) over Cowboys- I know and understand that the Eagles have home field locked up for the playoffs and really have nothing to play for. Ah, so most think, I agree the idea of Dallas being favored here is unnatural, as Philly is 7-0 straight-up at home and really shouldn't need the points. Eagles coach Doug Pederson was not happy with their performance against Oakland and wants Nick Foles to get more work. Dallas is a bit disheartened by their loss to Seattle and will just be going through the motions. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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12-30-17 | 76ers v. Nuggets -6.5 | 107-102 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 54 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Denver 9:00 ET Nuggets (-) over 76ers- One thing that is apparent about this much improved 76ers team is that 'we' must be aware of the status os Joel Embiid who is given days off (against his wishes) as Philadelphia is handling him with 'kid gloves' so to speak. He is the most impactful player in the NBA when on the floor and the 76ers are a different team when he plays. Denver has always had a strong home court advantage and are 12-3 straight-up as hosts while Philly is 2-8 ATS in their last 10. Take DENVER! |
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12-30-17 | Wisconsin v. Miami-FL +6 | 34-24 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 13 m | Show | |
Orange Bowl- Miami, FL 8:00 ET Wisconsin at Miami, FL Hurricanes (+) over Badgers- Okay we should all be familiar with the U.M. Story, they go 10-0 and the press claim they 'haven't played anybody, they have been beneficial with truly great bounces,' yep, when the last two contests to Pittsburgh and then crushed by Clemson. They are 0-3 ATS in their last three and 2-6 ATS in their last eight. Wisconsin meanwhile suffered the same predicament they were 12-1 and were a 7-point underdog in the Big Ten Conference Champions game and got crushed. So, who rebounds and how has packed it in? Well, the game is in Miami, which give 'us' a 'home dog' in the Orange Bow. Ill take it! Take MIAMI! |
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12-30-17 | Cavs v. Jazz +4 | Top | 101-104 | Win | 100 | 9 h 8 m | Show |
Cleveland at Utah 8:00 ET Jazz (+) over Cavaliers- Both these clubs are on down trends with Cleveland having lost their last two and and are 1-7 ATS in their last eight while Utah has dropped their last three and 10 of their last 12 and are 1-5 ATS in their last six. The Cavaliers who are 11-23-1 ATS on the season have struggled against the Jazz and are 0-4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and are 1-6-1 ATS in Utah. You can also add that Cleveland is 1-5 ATS following a ATS loss. Take UTAH! |
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12-30-17 | Spurs v. Pistons +4.5 | 79-93 | Win | 100 | 8 h 1 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Detroit 7:00 ET Pistons (+) over Spurs- The Pistons who were off to a great start have taken a step back of late as injuries especially at guard have slowed down their pace. Both of Detroit's guards Avery Bradley and Reggie Jackson have been sidelined and the Pistons have had to make adjustments. The Spurs are also dealing with injuries but have managed to win six of their last seven and are 5-1 ATS against the Pistons. Still. Tonight the Pistons rally at home. Take DETROIT! |
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12-30-17 | Georgetown v. Marquette -10 | 65-74 | Loss | -108 | 4 h 9 m | Show | |
Georgetown at Marquette 4:40 ET Golden Eagles (-) over Hoyas- Well, the Patrick Ewing era is underway and Georgetown who is 10-2 (4-5 ATS) are off a double-overtime loss at home to Butler where they blew a 20-point lead. But, this is one of those Vegas 'don't make sense games. Here are the Hoyas wth a better record getting huge points from a Marquette clubs that is 2-7 ATS in their last nine home games. Georgetown played one of the softest non-conference schedules in the nation and now meet stiffer competition. Take MARQUETTE! |
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12-30-17 | Villanova v. Butler +5.5 | Top | 93-101 | Win | 100 | 4 h 7 m | Show |
Villanova at Butler 4:00 ET Bulldogs (+) over Wildcats- Undefeated and ranked No. 1 Villanova (13-0) has gone 9-0 on neutral or away courts going 8-1 ATS. As a matter of fact the Wildcats are 39-17-1 ATS in their last 57 road games but are up against a formidable opponent. Butler not only defeated the Wildcats twice last season handing them their first loss while ranked No.1 last season and then defeated them against when the Wildcats were ranked No. 2. Villanova of course had won the NCAA Championship the year before. Bulldogs who is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games at home can bite and will once again. Take BUTLER! |
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12-30-17 | St. Mary's v. BYU +1.5 | 74-64 | Loss | -109 | 4 h 47 m | Show | |
St. Mary's at Brigham Young 4:00 ET Cougars (+) over Gaels- A pair of 12-2 clubs face off in Provo where the more heralded Gaels of St. Mary's visit the Cougars of Brigham Young. St. Mary's is just 2-3 ATS in their five 'away' games while BYU is 7-1 straight-up at home but only 3-8-2 ATS in their last 13 home games all as favorites. The Cougars winners of nine straight are a dog now and post a win here. Take BRIGHAM YOUNG! |
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12-30-17 | Washington +3 v. Penn State | Top | 28-35 | Loss | -125 | 20 h 34 m | Show |
Fiesta Bowl- Phoenix, AZ 4:00 ET Washington and Penn State Huskies (+) over Nittany Lions- I love this match-up with two equally balanced teams that should provide us with great quarterbacking and running football. There will be a challenged here as the Nittany Lions run for 167 yards per contest and Washington is the only Bowl club that did not allow a 100 yard rusher this season. So, it appears Saquon Barkley will need some help from QB Trace McSorley (who I love but may never play on Sundays) who led the Big Ten is passing yards (3,228) with 431 and 11 TD's rushing. Washington will rely on QB Jake Browning and superior coaching. Huskies coach Chris Peterson is 23-5 straight-up and 1 |
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12-30-17 | Iowa State v. Memphis -4 | 21-20 | Loss | -102 | 16 h 19 m | Show | |
Liberty Bowl- Memphis, TN 12:30 ET Iowa State vs Memphis Tigers (-) over Cyclones- One might think that the Tigers have a qualified advantage playing a bowl game at home, especially when one notices that they were 3-0 at home this season and 5-2 ATS. But, there is always a but, Iowa State has proven to be a formidable foe on the road going 4-2 straight up and 5-0-1 ATS. Cyclones Mike Norvell comes here after being named Big-12 Coach of the Year. It's good to learn humility. The Memphis offense averaged nearly 48 points and has more speed then Iowa State has faced this season. Take MEMPHIS! |
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12-30-17 | Louisville v. Mississippi State +7 | 27-31 | Win | 100 | 16 h 57 m | Show | |
Taxslayer Bowl- Jacksonville, FL 12:00 ET Louisville vs Mississippi State Bulldogs (+) over Cardinals- These two combatants had identical 8-4 straight-up records with Louisville falling short of expectations with a returning Heisman winner going 5-7 ATS. The Bulldogs closed with a loss against rival Mississippi after playing Alabama tough and defeating Arkansas. Cardinals QB Lamar Jackson ran for over 1,300 yards for the consecutive year but might find some resistance against this Bulldog defensive front. Louisville defense allowing 27.1 per game won't be able to contain the Bulldogs running game. Take MISSISSIPPI STATE! |
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12-30-17 | Wichita State v. Connecticut +11 | 72-62 | Win | 100 | 1 h 6 m | Show | |
Wichita State at Connecticut 12:00 ET Huskies (+) over Shockers- The idea that the Huskies are a double-digit underdog at home is foreign to me and must have former coach Calhoun hiding his head in shame. Wichita State ranked No. 10 has moved from the Missouri Valley Conference after 72 years over to the All-American Conference and this is their new conference opener. Granted it is a down year for the Huskies but a conference opening plus points at home is a play. Take CONNECTICUT! |
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12-29-17 | Washington State v. UCLA -13 | 82-96 | Win | 100 | 12 h 38 m | Show | |
Washington State at UCLA 11:00 ET Bruins (-) over Cougars- This seems like an unusually 'high' price to lay between two conference rivals. UCLA is off a confidence building win over No. 6 Kentucky 83-75 last Saturday and are now 6-1 at home. This 'number' seem really 'big' when we realize Washington State is 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games while the Bruins are 7-20 ATS in their last 27 Pac-12 games and 5-13 ATS in their last 18 gams overall. But, there is a silver lining for UCLA and that is they are 106-17 all-time in this series including 56-2 in Los Angeles. Add that the home team is 8-2 ATS in the past 10 meetings and I'll lay it. Take U.C.L.A.! |
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12-29-17 | Kansas v. Texas +4.5 | Top | 92-86 | Loss | -113 | 10 h 34 m | Show |
Kansas at Texas 9:00 ET Longhorns (+) over Jayhawks- Both clubs are riding 3-game winning streaks as they enter their Big-12 opener. Kansas has won 13 straight Big-12 Conference titles and have no lost a conference opener in 26 years. Two of the three losses by Texas came against ranked Gonzaga and North Carolina while the two Jayhawks losses in consecutive games were to Washington and Arizona State. The Longhorns have won just one of the last 13 meetings but this is a 'different' Texas clubs coached by Shaka Smart. Take the LONGHORNS! |