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12-22-16 | Spurs v. Clippers +1.5 | 101-106 | Win | 100 | 12 h 23 m | Show | |
San Antonio at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET Clippers over Spurs- San Antonio set all kinds of records at home last season winning 40 of 41 as hosts and this season they are making a record run on the road posting a 15-1 record to date. The Spurs have won five straight and 18 of 20 and just ended Houston's 10-game winning streak. The Clippers are without Blake Griffin as they were for a large stretch last year when they went on a huge winning streak. I can see that again. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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12-22-16 | Giants v. Eagles +2 | 19-24 | Win | 100 | 10 h 24 m | Show | |
New York Giants at Philadelphia 8:25 Eagles (+) over Giants- The Giants can clinch a playoff berth for the first time in five year with a win in either of their final two games. Philadelphia started the season with seven straight wins and 'covers' including the preseason (4-0) and then they had a bye. Going to Detroit they lost for the first time and have gone 2-9 both straight-up and ATS. But, they have lost five in a row while the Giants have gone 8-1 both straight-up and ATS. New York has had a favorable schedule and they already defeated the Eagles 28-23 at home. Philadelphia has player better at home going 4-2 while the Giants are just 3-3 on the road where they also play at Washington. It's a bitter home field advantage. Take the EAGLES! |
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12-22-16 | Magic +5 v. Knicks | 95-106 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 5 m | Show | |
Orlando at New York 7:30 ET Magic (+) over Knicks- After losing their final three games of a five game road trip the Knicks returned the New York and Posted a come-from-behind (15-points) win over the Pacers. Orlando took two of the three meetings last season and has won five of the last eight between the two. Surprisingly, the Magic have a better record on the road 8-7 then at home (5-10) and play the kind of defense that will gibe the Knicks fits. Take ORLANDO! |
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12-21-16 | BYU -10 v. Wyoming | Top | 24-21 | Loss | -106 | 31 h 56 m | Show |
Brigham Young vs Wyoming 9:00 ET Cougars (-) over Cowboys- Now, explain this to me...please! How does the odds makers figure to be a double-digit favorite when they will be starting a 'new' quarterback as 5th year senior Taysom Hill had a season ending knee injury in their final game. I saw Wyoming up close and personal as they scored 66 points against UNLV with Brian Hill running wild and quarterback Josh Allen was amazing, they problem is that the Rebels scored 69 points and won the game in overtimes. This is a step-up in class for the Cowboys as BYU is playing in their 12th straight Bowl game last winning here in 2012. Lay it! Take the COUGARS! |
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12-21-16 | Thunder v. Pelicans +2 | 121-110 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 18 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at New Orleans 8:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Thunder- Two of the NBA's best will be going at it in New Orleans where the Pelicans led by Anthony Davis second in the NBA in scoring (29.6 pts) be host Oklahoma City who will bring the most exciting player and the leagues leading scorer (30.9 pts) in Russell Westbrook. New Orleans got off to a terrible start and have been move back to respectability while OKC started hot and have cooled off a bit losing four of their last six games. The Thunder are just 5-6 on the road and will be up against it tonight. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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12-21-16 | Wizards +4 v. Bulls | 107-97 | Win | 100 | 9 h 30 m | Show | |
Washington at Chicago 8:00 ET Wizards (+) over Bulls- The Wizards just had their three game losing streak stop at Indiana last time out and are looking to regroup against the Bulls who ended a three game losing streak by trouncing Detroit Monday night. Their will be a plethora of outstanding guards on the floor tonight as Dwayne Wade and Rajon Rondo will be paired against John Wall and Bradley Beal. In the first meeting of the season the Bulls won 106-95 as Wall was being 'rested.' Tonight the table are turned. Take WASHINGTON! |
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12-21-16 | Bucks +6 v. Cavs | 102-113 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 48 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Cleveland 7:00 ET Bucks (+) over Cavaliers- Hey, didn't I just write this game up yesterday? Yes I did, and the result was sickening as the World Champion Cavaliers who have now won seven of eight scored an overtime 114-108 win when Lebron hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 24 second in overtime. Tonight only Kevin Love is questionable due to swelling in his left knee. Cleveland won six of the last nine meetings but will struggle tonight. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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12-21-16 | Kentucky v. Louisville +1 | 70-73 | Win | 102 | 9 h 31 m | Show | |
Kentucky at Louisville 7:00 ET Cardinals over Wildcats- Two of the country's top programs and heated rivals clash between No. 5 Kentucky and No.11 Louisville and their styles couldn't be more different. The Wildcats have scored 100 points or more four times this seaosn and are third in Division 1 scoring 95.3 points per game. Louisville builds their wins on the other side of the court as their defense has now allowed more then 71 points in any game yet this year and they average 7.2 blocks per contest. The Cardinals are 7-0 at home and will pull off another victory here tonight. Take LOUISVILLE! |
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12-20-16 | Blazers v. Kings +1 | 121-126 | Win | 100 | 11 h 45 m | Show | |
Portland at Sacramento 10:30 ET Kings (+) over Trailblazers- The Trailblazers is struggling as is evidenced by their 135-90 loss to the Warriors which makes seven losses in their last eight games. Portland who has won seven straight in this series posted a 122-120 overtime win over the Kings in early November and are allowing 13 points per game one of the worst in the NBA. Sacramento is coming off a 99-79 loss to Dallas scoring a a season's low. Both clubs need help but the Kings are returning home where they are 5-6 with Portland is a horrid 5-12 on the road. Take the KINGS! |
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12-20-16 | Cavs v. Bucks +4.5 | Top | 114-108 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 13 m | Show |
Cleveland at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Bucks (+) over Cavaliers- The World Champion Cavaliers have won six of their past seven with the lone loss coming at Memphis when LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love stay at home. Tonight only Love who has scored 20-points in six straight games will be missing but this time it is due to swelling in his left knee. Cleveland won five of six meetings last season but dropped the first meetings this season in November. This game has been moved into the national TV spot a first for Milwaukee this season and they will make the best of it. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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12-20-16 | Pelicans v. 76ers +4 | 108-93 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 53 m | Show | |
New Orleans at Philadelphia 7:00 ET 76ers (+) over Pelicans- Now, that the 76ers are beginning to play better on the court but have mounting problems in the locker room. Center Nerlens Noel is not happy about his playing time but Joel Embiid has picked up the slack with 33 points and 10 rebounds his last time out a 108-107 win over Brooklyn. New Orleans has improved on the floor after a slow start but Anthony Davis needs more help. Philadelphia is young and hungry and are giving it their best every night. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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12-20-16 | Memphis +7 v. Western Kentucky | 31-51 | Loss | -115 | 18 h 19 m | Show | |
Memphis vs Western Kentucky 7:00 ET Tigers (+) over Hilltoppers- When I first saw this match-up I was drawn toward Western Kentucky game time drew closer the price continued tor rise to the points that I believe that there is too great an attraction for the Hilltoppers. Of course W. KY averages over 45 points per contest and have won seven straight including the C-USA Championship defeating Louisiana Tech 58-44. Memphis who won three of their final four including a win over Houston 48-44 in their last game average almost 40 points themselves. With their head coach gone and their defensive co-ordinator now running the show the 'Toppers' drop a notch. Take MEMPHIS! |
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12-19-16 | Panthers v. Redskins -6.5 | 26-15 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 42 m | Show | |
Carolina at Washington 8:30 ET Redskins (-) over Panthers- Is this right? The Redskins are now about a touchdown favorite against the Panthers. Carolina still has signs of life and that is why I questioned the 'price' on this contest as I see an opening number of 3.5 and the move is excessive. But, why? Maybe former Panthers Josh Norman and they are afraid he will hurt Cam (The Scam) Newton. Carolina is just 1-5 on the road and I don't think it gets any better here. Take WASHINGTON! |
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12-19-16 | Pistons +3 v. Bulls | 82-113 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 54 m | Show | |
Detroit at Chicago 8:00 ET Pistons (+) over Bulls- The Chicago Bulls have been exposed losing their last three and six of eight and are off a 95-69 home loss Saturday night against Milwaukee. Usually, when a team losing the way Chicago did last time out I take them their next time out. But, the Bulls are having trouble shooting 30.4% from the floor is having difficulty putting the ball in the basket while the Pistons leads the Eastern Conference in defense which spell more problems for Chicago. Take the PISTONS! |
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12-19-16 | Hawks +3 v. Thunder | Top | 110-108 | Win | 100 | 8 h 49 m | Show |
Atlanta at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET Hawks (+) over Thunder- The Atlanta Hawks got what they wanted when they acquired home team hero Dwight Howard and he is living up to the adage 'Be careful what you wish for.' They have dropped 12 of their last 16 and the former playoff club is now one game under .500. Oklahoma City of course has the 'Triple-double' machine Russell Westbrook who had 22 assists in Saturday's win over Phoenix and already has a 'Triple-double' against the Hawks back on December 5th getting 32 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists in a 102-99 win. This time it's the Hawks...take ATLANTA! |
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12-19-16 | Suns +5.5 v. Wolves | 108-115 | Loss | -102 | 8 h 46 m | Show | |
Phoenix at Minnesota 8:00 ET Suns (+) over Timberwolves- I hate doing this but it is the only way to go. After having my brains kicked-in early in the season by the Timberwolves they have turned it around but I am now against them. Minnesota has won their last two while the Suns are falling fast having lost six of their last eight. The Wolves posted a rare early season win at Phoenix Thanksgiving weekend and now it's the Suns chance to turn the trick with a here. It's a matter of numbers and they say...PHOENIX! |
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12-18-16 | Bucs v. Cowboys -7 | Top | 20-26 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 18 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Dallas 8:30 ET Cowboys (-) over Buccaneers- Oh, so now the Buccaneers are the favor of the month as they enter Dallas with five straight wins and 'covers' and an amazing 5-1 road record. Dallas meanwhile, continues to lead the NFC but are off three straight non-covers. Last Sunday the Cowboys had it handed to them for the second time by the Giants and will not enter this contest not taking it lightly. It looks like Jamis Winston is being to arrive but note that the Tampa Bay defense allowed only 11-points per contest during their winning streak. Dallas defense is up to the task. Take the COWBOYS! |
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12-18-16 | Raptors v. Magic +5.5 | 109-79 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 6 m | Show | |
Toronto at Orlando 6:00 ET Magic (+) over Raptors- The Raptors have dominated this series of late winning 13 of the last 14 meetings with Orlando's last win coming a year ago November. Toronto who has had a great run against Eastern Conference opponents going 15-4-1 ATS in their last 20 games as their scoring is up with DeMar DeRozan posting a 28.3 points per game average. But, they have gone from 3rd in scoring defense to 14th. Orlando may be challenged offensively but with the Raptors not playing defense as intensely as in years past and will suffer here. Take ORLANDO! |
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12-18-16 | Celtics v. Heat +4.5 | Top | 105-95 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 59 m | Show |
Boston at Miami 6:00 ET Heat (+) over Celtics- Three weeks ago the Celtics were at American Airlines Arena three weeks ago and came away with a 112-104 victory when Isaiah Thomas was healthy scoring 25 points with eight assists. Thomas has missed four games the last two weeks with Boston losing 3-of-4 while Miami's Hassan Whiteside had 25 points and 17 rebounds in that loss. Al Horford was absent for the last meetings but Whiteside is such a force and with Goran Dragic is playing at a 'higher' level. Take MIAMI! |
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12-18-16 | Raiders v. Chargers +2.5 | 19-16 | Loss | -110 | 20 h 18 m | Show | |
Oakland at San Diego 4:25 ET Chargers (+) over Raiders- The Raiders have gone from clinching their first post-season berth since 2002 and lost their hold as No.1 seed and position atop the AFC West. Kansas City holds the tie-break via a sweep of the season series. Oakland had both a six-game winning steak and five game undefeated streak come to an end at KC. If Melvin Gordon was healthy and able to play (he is not) I would consider posting this game om top of my board but without him I still like the Chargers to win but with a notch less confidence. I still like them here. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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12-18-16 | Patriots v. Broncos +3 | 16-3 | Loss | -110 | 20 h 36 m | Show | |
New England at Denver 4:25 ET Broncos (+) over Patriots- I wonder how the knucklehead coaching the Broncos feels about going for a sixty yard field goal now clinging to the final playoff spot (for now). If not for a blocked extra-point and return Denver would be on a four-game side. The defending Super Bowl Champs with play division leaders the rest of the way in as they meet AFC West co-leaders Kansas City and Oakland next. The Broncos' defense is their only hope with a league-low 183.5 yards per game and 38 sacks. Brady wants revenge but the Broncos need it much more. Take DENVER! |
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12-18-16 | Clippers v. Wizards +5 | 110-117 | Win | 100 | 5 h 39 m | Show | |
L.A. Clippers at Washington 3:30 ET Wizards (+) over Clippers- After a slow start the Wizards are starting to play better basketball as they have won three-of-four and look for their first three-game win streak of the season. Meanwhile the Clippers have won their last four straight-up and have won the last three in the series including a win in Washington last season. The Wizards back court of John Wall and Bradley Beal have picked up their game with Wall posting double-double in each of their last three wins while Bradley is averaging 24 points. Down to the final buzzer. Take WASHINGTON! |
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12-18-16 | Steelers v. Bengals +3.5 | Top | 24-20 | Loss | -125 | 17 h 59 m | Show |
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati 1:00 ET Bengals (+) over Steelers- The only left for the Bengals this season would be to rise up and end the Steelers four-game winning streak and slow down Big Ben and LeVeon Bell. Pittsburgh meanwhile is off a win at Buffalo where the Bills just rolled over and they won for fun. Roethlisberger is 10-2 during the regular season against the Bengals but A.J. Green returns Sunday and Cincinnati is looking to even the series after Pittsburgh's 26-16 Week 2 win. With revenge in mind...take CINCINNATI! |
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12-18-16 | Packers v. Bears +4.5 | 30-27 | Win | 100 | 16 h 6 m | Show | |
Green Bay at Chicago 1:00 ET Bears (+) over Packers- Hey, there is life in Chicago aside from the Cubs...the Bears may be down to their third string quarterback Matt Barkley, but we all have to start somewhere. Aaron Rogers who has had more touchdown passes then any other quarterback the past eight weeks did not practice Wednesday or Thursday but is expected to play. Three weeks ago you couldn't get any Packer takers and now after three straight wins the band-wagon is full again. Too bad for them because the Bears claw here. Take CHICAGO! |
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12-17-16 | Knicks v. Nuggets -3.5 | 114-127 | Win | 100 | 9 h 29 m | Show | |
New York at Denver 9:00 ET Nuggets (-) over Knicks- New York reached a season high of four-games over .500 a few days ago but have dropped their last two including a loss at Golden State when they were without Carmelo Anthony and Derrick Rose. Denver is (10-16) six games under .500 but have Gary Harris back and he makes a difference. The Nuggets won both meetings last season and will win here again today. Take DENVER! |
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12-17-16 | Dolphins v. Jets +2.5 | Top | 34-13 | Loss | -100 | 22 h 1 m | Show |
Miami at New York Jets 8:25 ET Jets (+) over Dolphins- Both clubs will be using replacement quarterbacks as veteran Matt Moore fills in for the Dolphins and Ryan Tannehill and second year man Bryce Petty once again gets the start for the New York Jets. These two are bitter AFC rivals and Miami already holds a win (27-23) and cover (-3.5) from their first match and the Jets will be looking to even the score. New York could have quit last week when the 49ers jumped out to a 14-0 lead and the Jets flew past them in the second half. They have not quit. Take the JETS! |
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12-17-16 | Rockets v. Wolves +3.5 | Top | 111-109 | Win | 100 | 9 h 35 m | Show |
Houston at Minnesota 8:00 ET Timberwolves (+) over Rockets- What a difference a day makes, or is that difference the absence of Dwight Howard as the Rockets have won nine in-a-row without him on the squad this season. James Harden leads the way dishing 13 assists with 11 rebounds in Houston's record setting 3-point shoot display hitting 24 in 61 attempts against New Orleans last night. Even though Houston is 4-0 in back-to-back contests it catches up with them here against well rested Minnesota. Take the TIMBERWOLVES! |
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12-17-16 | Hornets +2 v. Hawks | 107-99 | Win | 100 | 8 h 2 m | Show | |
Charlotte at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hornets (+) over Hawks- Every time 'we' win with Atlanta (like last night's Best Bet winner) I feel like Ive stolen something during the night. I just don't trust that team especially after they have recorded an outright underdog win. Charlotte also played last night losing at Boston 96-88 when the scored just 38 points in the second half losing their fourth straight. The Hawks have dropped four of their last five and revert in old habits here. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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12-17-16 | Butler +2 v. Indiana | Top | 83-78 | Win | 100 | 5 h 7 m | Show |
Butler vs Indiana 5:00 ET Bulldogs (+) over Hoosiers- Two top-20 ranked clubs meet at the Bankers Life Field House in Indianapolis as No. 19 Butler (9-1) up against instate rival No. 9 Indiana (8-1). These Hoosiers took a 82-73 victory away from the last meeting two years ago and lead the all-time series 38-14 which dates back to 1900-01. Butler is a well coached, well disciplined clubs that will be sky-high for this Big-Ten opponent. Take the BULLDOGS! |
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12-17-16 | Houston v. San Diego State +4.5 | Top | 10-34 | Win | 100 | 17 h 13 m | Show |
Las Vegas Bowl 3:30 ET Houston vs. San Diego State Aztecs (+) over Cougars- The popular side here will without a doubt be the Houston Cougars coming out of the AAC they had impressive wins over Oklahoma 33-23 and Louisville who they routed 36-10 and the 'public' will long remember wins like that. San Diego State cooled-off after a 9-1 start dropping 2-of-3 going 0-3 ATS. Everyone is aware of the coaching change at Houston as Tom Herman left for Texas and Major Applewhite got the nod with interim coach Todd Orlando still on the staff. The Aztecs have Donnel Pumphrey (6,290) on the cusp of passing Ron Dayne the All-time rushing leader and with side kick Rashaad Penny (995 rushing yards) and will surprise the Cougars with their speed. Take SAN DIEGO STATE! |
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12-17-16 | Ohio State +9 v. UCLA | 73-86 | Loss | -109 | 3 h 10 m | Show | |
Ohio State vs UCLA 3:00 ET Buckeyes (+) over Bruins- UCLA (11-0) is ranked No. 2 in the nation and has scored 100 or more points in five of their wins averaging 98 points per contest. On the opposite side of the ball Ohio State plays defense that ranks them 24th in points against allowing just 61.7 points and will not have to contend with the Bruins 7-foot center Thomas Welsh who has missed the past two games with a bruised knee. In a dog-fight take OHIO STATE! |
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12-17-16 | Texas-San Antonio +8 v. New Mexico | 20-23 | Win | 100 | 16 h 38 m | Show | |
Texas-San Antonio at New Mexico 2:00 ET Roadrunners (+) over Lobos- The Lobo's will be making their second straight and fourth overall appearance is the New Mexico Bowl but they are just 1-2 in Albuquerque and 3-8-1 in bowl games overall. San Antonio is making their first ever bowl appearance and are guided by first-year coach Frank Wilson who was an assistant in the SEC for 11 seasons and his 'big game' experience will be a settling factor. Take TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO! |
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12-16-16 | Bucks +5.5 v. Bulls | 95-69 | Win | 100 | 8 h 49 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Chicago 8:00 ET Bucks (+) over Bulls- The Bucks have finally pulled themselves up to .500 with the 'Greek Freak' showing everyone how he got his nickname. Giannis Antetokounmpo who has 30 points, 14 rebounds and three steals last night leading Milwaukee to a 108-97 home win over the Bulls. Milwaukee has plenty of young talent including Jabari Parker a Chicago native who has scored 20 or more in five of his last six games. Once again, it's MILWAUKEE! |
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12-16-16 | Hawks +8 v. Raptors | Top | 125-121 | Win | 100 | 7 h 22 m | Show |
Atlanta at Toronto 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Raptors- The Atlanta Hawks were so happy to get home-grown Dwight Howard during the off season and like the old adage 'Be careful what you wish for.' With Howard in the center the Hawks have now lost 11 of their last 14 after a quick 9-2 start as opponents have exposed his short-comings. He is among the leaders in field goal percentage (62.3) and rebounding (12.5) but come crunch time he is among the missing because of his poor free throw shooting. The Raptors already destroyed Atlanta two weeks ago at home 128-84 but this one will come down to the final buzzer. Take ATLANTA! |
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12-15-16 | Blazers v. Nuggets +1 | Top | 120-132 | Win | 102 | 11 h 47 m | Show |
Portland at Denver 9:00 ET Nuggets over Trailblazers- Their last time out the Nuggets were pasted by the worst team in the NBA in Dallas 112-92 and have dropped eight of their last ten. Denver returns home after a six-game road trip who are off a 114-95 win over Oklahoma State as they ended a four-game losing streak of their own. This is the third meetings of the season and the Blazers have won both including a 115-113 win at Denver. Fortunes change here as the Nuggets regroup after their loss to the Mavs. Take DENVER! |
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12-14-16 | Lakers +2 v. Nets | 97-107 | Loss | -103 | 8 h 45 m | Show | |
L.A. Lakers at Brooklyn 7:05 ET Lakers over Nets- So, here are the Lakers two weeks ago at 10-10 and then the injury bug hit and they have lost their last seven. So, now they visit Brooklyn over 3,000 miles from Los Angeles and they are 4-10 on the road and they come up favored. Wow, even against the lowly Nets who are 5-7 at home. But, D'Angelo Russell and Julius Randle are both in the line-up and they win here. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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12-14-16 | Clippers -9.5 v. Magic | 113-108 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 23 m | Show | |
L.A. Clippers at Orlando 7:05 ET Clippers (-) over Magic- Where did that come from? I mean the lowest scoring team in the NBA, the Magic, scored 131 points yesterday in their win at Atlanta while the high powered Clippers offense has put up 133 and 121 points their last two times out. L.A. got off to a quick start winning 14 of their first 16 but have won just four of their last nine including their last two. That is the key with Blake Griffin back the Clippers are bad to where they started. They have won the last five in this series and they will win again tonight. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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12-14-16 | Pacers v. Heat | Top | 89-95 | Win | 100 | 7 h 20 m | Show |
Indiana at Miami 7:00 ET Heat over Pacers- Indiana has fought their way over .500 due to a heavy dos of home cooking as they have won 10 of 14 when playing as hosts, but on the road it is a different story. The Pacers are a meager 3-8 on the road which by the way is the same (3-8) as Miami's home record. These two split last season's meetings each winning twice at home. The Heat injury list is full but with Goran Dragic leading the way as they try and build on their one-game winning streak. Take MIAMI! |
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12-13-16 | Knicks v. Suns +2.5 | 111-113 | Win | 100 | 10 h 51 m | Show | |
New York at Phoenix 9:00 ET Suns (+) over Knicks- There may be issues between the Knicks front office (Phil Jackson) and some of the players (Carmelo Anthony) but their play on the court has improved as they have won six of their last seven including the last two on the road. Phoenix blew their chance to get back-to-back wins for the first time since their first two games in November giving but a 15-point lead losing at home to New Orleans in overtime. Tyson Chandler has return to the Suns lineup and has had double-digit rebounds in all three games since his return shooting 70% from the field. Take PHOENIX! |
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12-13-16 | Warriors v. Pelicans +11 | 113-109 | Win | 100 | 9 h 56 m | Show | |
Golden State at New Orleans 8:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Warriors- Golden State appears to be slowing down a bit as they play their fifth game in seven nights tonight in New Orleans tonight. The Warriors have won the last nine in this series including two wins this season and a sweep of the playoffs in the first round last season. The Pelicans 'covered' the two games this season and that was before Jrue Holiday has with the team and Tim Frazier saw any playing time. It appears the Warriors have no answer for Anthony Davis who has averaged 39 points in the two games played. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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12-12-16 | Lakers v. Kings -8.5 | 92-116 | Win | 100 | 10 h 13 m | Show | |
L.A. Lakers at Sacramento 10:30 ET Kings (-) over Lakers- Both these clubs are headed south fast as Los Angeles starts a seven-game road trip on a six-game losing streak while the Kings have dropped five of their last six. Sacramento is looking to avenge a 101-91 home loss to the Lakers in early November and had won the previous seven meetings. With the Lakers still banged up the Kings DeMarcus Cousins will be the dominate 'player' here as the Kings run off L.A. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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12-12-16 | Nuggets v. Mavs +1.5 | Top | 92-112 | Win | 100 | 8 h 16 m | Show |
Denver at Dallas 8:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Nuggets- This is the final game of a six-game road trip for the Nuggets as they look to win their second game in-a-row for just the second time this season. Although the Mavericks are just 5-18 they have won five of the last six meetings including the last four at home. After 10 days on the road the Nuggets will be a bit fatigued and come up short here. Take DALLAS! |
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12-12-16 | Ravens v. Patriots -6 | 23-30 | Win | 100 | 8 h 40 m | Show | |
Baltimore at New England 8:30 ET Patriots (-) over Ravens- With the Raiders loss on Thursday New England is back at the top of the AFC playoff seeding as they host the most 'hated' of all opponents. Baltimore is 4-1 in its last five games while the Patriots have won their last three. Tom Brady has been on a mission since returning to action after his four game suspension and has 19 touchdown passes and only one interception. Both teams present equal defenses each allowing just 17.3 points a game which has them both second in the NFL. The difference is and will be Tom Brady. Take NEW ENGLAND! |
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12-12-16 | Wizards v. Heat +1 | 101-112 | Win | 100 | 7 h 20 m | Show | |
Washington at Miami 7:30 ET Heat (+) over Wizards- The Heat are now 10-games under .500 as they have lost five straight including a 30-point (114-84) pasting by the Cavaliers. Washington is trying to lift themselves after a horrific start have won three of their last four and six of their last 10. Miami has had injury troubles but the did post a road win over the Wizards in mid-November who they scored a season high. This is Washington's lone road game in a seven-games span and it is the first of a six game home stand for Miami. Hassan Whiteside had 18 points and 18 rebounds in their first meeting. Take MIAMI! |
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12-11-16 | Cowboys v. Giants +4 | Top | 7-10 | Win | 100 | 23 h 38 m | Show |
Dallas at New York Giants 8:30 ET Giants (+) over Cowboys- Kind of hard t believe that if it wasn't for the Giants winning opening day in Dallas the Cowboys would be undefeated at this time and we would be having the same types of conversation we had last year when Carolina was rolling through their schedule. If the 'Boys win here they will not only avenge their only loss but they will clinch a bye and home field throughout the playoffs. Alas, it most likely happen but not tonight. Look for a 'Giants' ambush. Take NEW YORK! |
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12-11-16 | Celtics +4 v. Thunder | 96-99 | Win | 100 | 8 h 14 m | Show | |
Boston at Oklahoma City 7:00 ET Celtics (+) over Thunder- Boston who will be without their leading scorer Isaiah Thomas is off a home loss to to Toronto on Friday have been outstanding on the road going 8-5 straight-up going 5-2 ATS in their last seven. The Thunder just had their six game winning streak stopped but Russell Westbrook still managed to post his seventh straight triple-double. These two split their two meetings last season each winning on the others home court. The beat goes on here as the Celtics get the money. Take BOSTON! |
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12-11-16 | Falcons v. Rams +5.5 | 42-14 | Loss | -105 | 19 h 38 m | Show | |
Atlanta at L.A. Rams 4:25 ET Rams (+) over Falcons- The Rams have dropped their last three and will once again be starting rookie No.1 draft pick Jared Goff leading the NFL's worst offense. The Falcons are up to their old tricks after a quick start they are coming back to the pack losing last week to Tampa Bay and close the season against two division rivals. Three week ago we were talking about how strong the Rams defense was but their last two games have been a disaster. The Flacons have the number 1 offense in the NFL but their pass defense is the worst in the league and they have allowed 76.2% touchdowns in the red zone. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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12-11-16 | Steelers v. Bills +3 | Top | 27-20 | Loss | -125 | 23 h 6 m | Show |
Pittsburgh at Buffalo 1:00 ET Bills (+) over Steelers- Big Ben was down and the Steelers were reeling, well that was three weeks ago and now Pittsburgh is tied with Baltimore for the division lead and the Bengals are dead meat. The Bills meanwhile blew a 24-9 lead to the Raiders who scored 29 unanswered points to drop Buffalo to 6-6 with still a small chance to get to the post season. A win here would help in so many ways. The Bills defense can meet the challenge at home. Take BUFFALO! |
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12-11-16 | Redskins v. Eagles +2 | Top | 27-22 | Loss | -105 | 15 h 2 m | Show |
Washington at Philadelphia 1:00 ET Eagles (+) over Redskins- Ah the fortunes of rookie quarterbacks and 'new' head coaches. Philadelphia opened the season with three straight wins and everyone was clambering what a great move to draft and start Carson Wentz and now they are 5-7 and Peterson is no longer a genius and Wentz's numbers have evened out to where he has 12 TD passes and 11 Int's. Washington has dropped their last two and but has a 27-20 win over the Eagles to dwell on. To bad for them so will the Eagles...Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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12-11-16 | Vikings v. Jaguars +3 | 25-16 | Loss | -100 | 15 h 54 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Jacksonville 1:00 ET Jaguars (+) over Vikings- If I remember correctly many of the preseason predictions had the Jaguars making the playoffs and now that they are 2-10 it is said that Blake Bortles can't cut it. He leads the NFL in interceptions (15) and has lost four fumbles. But, you can't put it all on him because their running game is virtually nonexistent. But, they are second in the NFL in pass defense because they don't stop the run and teams don't bother to pass against them. They have a league low three interceptions and have forced just five fumbles. The good part for them is that the Vikings started 5-0 but have lost six of their seven as Minnesota's rushing game is nowhere without Adrian Peterson and Sam Bradford isn't showing enough to win. Take JACKSONVILLE! |
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12-10-16 | Kings +6.5 v. Jazz | Top | 84-104 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 33 m | Show |
Sacramento at Utah 9:00 ET Kings (+) over Jazz- Despite numerous injuries Utah has managed to win seven of their last nine and still have their leading scorer Gordon Hayward listed as probably after Thursday's 106-99 loss to Golden State. Point guard George Hill and Rodney Hood both missed the game against the Warriors and they will be without power forward Derrick Favors and Alec Burks. There is plenty of talk about the future of DeMarcus Cousins with the Kings but he will be playing tonight with Matt Barnes. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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12-10-16 | Nuggets -3 v. Magic | 121-113 | Win | 100 | 7 h 40 m | Show | |
Denver at Orlando 7:00 ET Nuggets (-) over Magic- I'm having difficulties understanding why 8-15 Denver a team that has five of six and seven of nine is favored on the road against a team with a better record (10-14), not much better but still better none-the-less. Orlando just lost by 30 at home against Boston and then fell by 21 last night at Charlotte. It appears injuries have started to take there toll as both Nikola Vucevic and Bismark Biyombo last Friday's game with injures. Take the NUGGETS! |
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12-10-16 | Utah v. Xavier -11 | Top | 69-77 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 9 m | Show |
Utah at Xavier 5:30 ET Musketeers (+) over Utes- I have yet to see what it is that has all the pollsters so excited about No. 14 Xavier as they have now dropped two straight after a 7-0 start. 'We' have posted two straight win against the Musketeers taking Baylor (-5) 76-61 and Colorado (Best Bet winner) 68-66 on Wednesday. Utah who is very young has dropped their last four against the points but won games against 'powerhouses' Montana State and Utah Valley State. Today the play for real and fall short. Take XAVIER! |
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12-10-16 | Army +5.5 v. Navy | 21-17 | Win | 100 | 17 h 13 m | Show | |
Navy vs. Army 3:00 Black Knights (+) over Midshipmen- This most revered rivalry among them all was dead even 15 years ago but the Navy has won 14 straight in this series and once again are favored, but not by the huge 'price' we are accustomed to seeing. That is because for the first time in over a decade the Army actually has a legitimate chance of winning the game. Navy sophomore quarterback Zach Abey will make his first career start replacing Will Worth and senior running back Toneo Gullu as they both suffered season ending injuries against Temple in the AAC Championship game last week. Both teams are headed to bowls and with the Air Force already holding the Commander-in-Chief Trophy so this game isn't for military bragging rightS beyond this! Take ARMY! |
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12-10-16 | Wisconsin v. Marquette +4.5 | 93-84 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 47 m | Show | |
Wisconsin at Marquette 2:00 ET Golden Eagles (+) over Badgers- This is the 123rd meeting of these two schools in the I-94 rivalry and both clubs are expecting good things to happen this season. Marquette who has won their last five games defeated the Badgers at Wisconsin last season 57-55 and now stand at 7-2 including 5-0 at home. Wisconsin prides itself on defense and have held six of 10 opponents to 60 points or less. Marquette has scored 93.6 points over their last five games and will test the Badgers defense. At home it's MARQUETTE! |
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12-10-16 | La Salle +5 v. Georgetown | 78-93 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 43 m | Show | |
LaSalle vs Georgetown 2:00 ET Explorers (+) over Hoyas- After a slow start Georgetown has won their last three including a come-from-behind win over Elon shooting 70% in the second half. La Salle who has won four of seven gave No. 1 Villanova all they wanted in a 10-point loss where they were trailing by four points with just over a minute remaining. The Explorers have three 'new' players that are transfers from Syracuse B.J Johnson who averages 17.9 points and Jordan Price (17.1) from Auburn and Pookie Powell (13 ppg) from Memphis. The Explorers have plenty of talent to handle the Hoyas. Take LA SALLE! |
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12-09-16 | Suns +2 v. Lakers | 119-115 | Win | 100 | 11 h 21 m | Show | |
Phoenix at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET Suns (+) over Lakers- Once second year man D'Angelo Russell went down 10 games ago the Lakers have struggled losing their last four and seven of their last nine. Phoenix meanwhile is no prize losing five of their past six games and have only six wins in 22 contests this season. So, with such a poor record I question why the Lakers who have won 10 games be such a short favorite. I guess Russell means that much. Take PHOENIX! |
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12-09-16 | Pacers v. Mavs +5 | 103-111 | Win | 100 | 9 h 20 m | Show | |
Indiana at Dallas 8:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Pacers- The Mavericks who at 4-17 possess the NBA's worst record with the worst scoring offense (92.1) while Indiana owns the worst scoring defense and have allowed 136.5 in their last two road losses. After their 120-89 loss to Sacramento on Wednesday the Mavericks had a team meeting where they were told to take a good look at themselves and play like professionals. Dallas's highest scoring game of the season came opening night against the Pacers when they scored 121 in an overtime loss. Maybe they don't score that many tonight but they win. Take DALLAS! |
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12-09-16 | Pistons v. Wolves +3 | 117-90 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 53 m | Show | |
Detroit at Minnesota 8:00 ET Timberwolves (+) over Pistons- Sometimes I feel like I;m chasing Minnesota trying to get that win they owe me but this is the last time if 'we' don't win here. I promise! Last season Detroit won both meetings bit the Timberwolves had won the previous 10 covering four seasons. Coach Tom Thibodeau is having trouble keeping his young talent focused as they seem to drift away late in games. This time out they give a full four quarters. Take MINNESOTA! |
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12-08-16 | Spurs v. Bulls +4.5 | Top | 91-95 | Win | 100 | 9 h 15 m | Show |
San Antonio at Chicago 9:30 ET Bulls (+) over Spurs- The Spurs have won four in-a-row and are undefeated (13-0) on the road as they invade Chicago to go at with the Bulls who have lost their last three. Chicago is having the same old problems with Rajon Rondo as other teams had as he was suspended one-game for conduct detrimental to the team in their last Monday and will be available tonight. The Bulls will be ready tonight and without Tony Parker the Spurs lose a bit on both ends of the floor. Take CHICAGO! |
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12-08-16 | Raiders v. Chiefs -3 | 13-21 | Win | 100 | 10 h 32 m | Show | |
Oakland at Kansas City 8:25 ET Chiefs (-) over Raiders- A pair of 'hot' quarterbacks face-off in Kansas City where Alex Smith and the Chiefs will hosts Derek Carr and the Raiders. This is a battle for the AFC West lead and Oakland has a six-game winning streak with Carr throwing 12 touchdown passes while Smith has thrown 18 touchdown passes in his last nine starts and only three interceptions. Kansas City who won the first match-up this season 26-10 is looking forward to the return of receiver Jeremy Maclin and go with tight end Travis Kelce who has had three straight 100-yard games. KC is the NFL leader in take-a-ways with a plus-14. Take the CHIEFS! |
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12-08-16 | Wolves +8 v. Raptors | 110-124 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 57 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Toronto 7:00 ET Timberwolves (+) over Raptors- After his breakout performance last week against New York center Karl-Anthony Towns has struggled shooting just 33% (18-of-56) from the floor in his last three games as the young Timberwolves continue to fall apart on the second half of games. Coach Tom Thibodeau has seen his club go from having the NBA best offensive efficiency in the first half and the worst in the NBA in the second half. The Wolves have lost eight of their last 10 and are off a lesson learned from the Spurs. Take MINNESOTA! |
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12-07-16 | Warriors v. Clippers +4.5 | Top | 115-98 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 1 m | Show |
Golden State at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET Clippers (+) over Warriors- This is the season Doc Rivers believes the Clippers can get over the hump and challenge Golden State and unseat the two time defending West champs. At 18-3 the Warriors are not far off last year's record setting pace and enter this contest having swept the four-game series last year and have won the last six meetings overall. The matchup between Stephen Curry and Chris Paul is one of the best in the league and the Clippers take advantage of the home floor tonight. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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12-07-16 | Creighton v. Nebraska +4 | 77-62 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 35 m | Show | |
Creighton at Nebraska 9:00 ET Cornhuskers (+) over Bluejays- The 10th ranked Creighton Bluejays are 8-0 as they embark on their first true road game of the season (3-0 on neutral courts) as they visit in-state rival Nebraska who is 4-0 at home. There will a contrast of styles here as the Jays bring the fifth-highest scoring offense into this contest while the Cornhuskers has held each of their last four opponents to more then 14 points below their season's average. Take NEBRASKA! |
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12-07-16 | Xavier v. Colorado +3 | Top | 66-68 | Win | 100 | 10 h 33 m | Show |
Xavier at Colorado 9:00 ET Buffaloes (+) over Musketeers- The No. 14 ranked Musketeers incurred their first loss along with the first true road game Saturday at Baylor and might very well experience the same result tonight at Colorado. Xavier has been highly touted but have yet to show what is truly expected by them as they are shooting just 44.8 percent as a team and played weak defense against Baylor is the second half getting blown out by 18 points in the final 20 minutes. Take COLORADO! |
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12-07-16 | Georgia Tech v. VCU -13.5 | 76-73 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 40 m | Show | |
Georgia Tech at VCU 7:00 ET Rams (-) over Yellow Jackets- Does this really look right to you? I mean here is Virginia Commonwealth coming off an 18-point loss where they managed just 46 points offensively and now they are double-digit favorites over Georgia Tech. The Rams are undefeated (3-0) at home while the Yellow Jackets who have dropped their last two are 0-2 on the road. This 'price' seems so high that I must respect the odds-makers opinion. Take VCU! |
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12-06-16 | Florida +7.5 v. Duke | 74-84 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 59 m | Show | |
Florida vs. Duke 9:00 ET Gators (+) over Blue Devils- Two well balanced, well coached clubs will show what they have at Madison Square Garden tonight in what is the Jimmy V Classic in New York. Florida who has just one loss (Gonzaga 77-72) and have had six different leading scorers in eight games while Duke has been slowed by injuries to Grayson Allen but they have still had five double-digit scorers in seven of its nine games. We may see these two play later again this post-season but for tonight it will be close. Take FLORIDA! |
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12-06-16 | Suns +7.5 v. Jazz | 105-112 | Win | 100 | 7 h 20 m | Show | |
Phoenix at Utah 9:00 ET Suns (+) over Jazz- The Utah are playing their best ball of the season and have won six of their last seven as Gordon Hayward has scored 20-points or more in eight straight games. Phoenix has had problems on the road (if not everywhere) winning just 3-of-12 and lost all four meetings with the Jazz last season. The Suns are off a beating by Golden State on Saturday and will put forth a huge effort here to appear more professional. Take PHOENIX! |
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12-06-16 | Spurs v. Wolves +4.5 | 105-91 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 25 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Minnesota 8:00 ET T'wolves (+) over Spurs- The Spurs have walked a tightrope winning 13 straight road games but have not been a money maker against the number having four their last four ATS. San Antonio has won the past seven meetings with five of those wins coming by 20 points or more. Minnesota ended a four game losing streak with a win over Charlotte and have a 'new' spark in Karl-Anthony Towns who is averaging 31.3 points and 13.7 rebounds in his last three games. Take TIMBERWOLVES! |
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12-06-16 | Knicks v. Heat | Top | 114-103 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 58 m | Show |
New York at Miami 7:30 ET Heat over Knicks- Two up and coming men in the middle with face off tonight when Miami' Hassan Whiteside and New York's 21-year-old Kristaps Porzingis. The Knicks have won their last three and while they are 9-3 at home they are only 2-6 on the road while the Heat have struggled at American Airlines Arena winning just two of nine. Miami won three of the four meetings last season and are in a good spot to win tonight. Take MIAMI! |
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12-05-16 | Hornets v. Mavs +4.5 | 109-101 | Loss | -102 | 8 h 2 m | Show | |
Charlotte at Dallas 8:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Hornets- 'We' helped the struggling Mavericks out by posting them as a 'Highest-Rated' release Saturday as they pounded the Bulls 107-82. With the return of Andrew Bogut the Mavericks can see daylight and with the impending arrival of the injured Dirk Nowitzki spirits have been lifted. The Hornets are playing six of their next eight on the road headed to the holidays These two played last Thursday in Charlotte as the Hornets (-11) won 97-87 with Dallas getting the money. They do it again here. Take DALLAS! |
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12-05-16 | Colts v. Jets +2 | 41-10 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 13 m | Show | |
Indianapolis at New York Jets 8:30 ET Jets (+) over Colts- After missing a game because of a concussion Andrew Luck will return Monday night in New York against the Jets. Indianapolis is still in the playoff hunt at 5-6 trailing Houston (6-6) and Tennessee (6-6) the AFC South leaders. The Jets are last in the East and have dropped three straight and haven't forced a turnover in any of those losses,but have defeated the Colts the last two meetings against Luck. New York has struggled at times throwing the ball but should be able to run with Matt Forte against the Colts 23rd ranked run defense. Take the J-E-T-S! |
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12-05-16 | Celtics +5.5 v. Rockets | 106-107 | Win | 100 | 8 h 35 m | Show | |
Boston at Houston 8:00 ET Celtics (+) over Rockets- Houston is off two impressive road wins defeating Golden State in double-overtime and then pounded the Nuggets in Denver the next night and return home to host the Celtics who struggled in their one-point win over Philadelphia Saturday night. These two clubs are a contrast in styles as the Rockets will run and gun all four quarters while the Celtics play a slower tempo and concentrate on defense. Celtics are 7-4 on the road and get the money here. Take BOSTON! |
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12-05-16 | Thunder v. Hawks -2 | Top | 102-99 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 8 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks over Thunder- With Russell Westbrook recording five straight triple-doubles Oklahoma City has won all five games and face the Hawks who have lost six straight. The Thunder are a high energy team and so far this season they are 0-3 in the second of back-to-back contests and the home team has won the last five in this series. Dwight Howard still can't shoot free throws in Atlanta but he is recording double-double consistently. Take ATLANTA! |
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12-04-16 | Kings +2.5 v. Knicks | 98-106 | Loss | -102 | 9 h 48 m | Show | |
Sacramento at New York 7:30 ET Kings (+) over Knicks- 'Break-up the Knicks'...after two straight wins over Minnesota New York will host the lowly Sacramento Kings who have shown life by winning 3-of-6. The Kings won both meetings last year as DeMarcus Cousins schooled their rookie center 19 year old Kristaps Porzingis and this season have added center Joakim Noah to help but that has been a bust as Noah remains injured. Take SACRAMNETO! |
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12-04-16 | Giants v. Steelers -6 | 14-24 | Win | 100 | 19 h 36 m | Show | |
New York Giants at Pittsburgh 4:25 ET Steelers (+) over Giants- The history that I remember between these two old NFL rivals had Bobby Lane and John Henry Johnson on one side and Frank Gifford and Andy Robustelli on the other. The Giants have won a league leading six straight wins and trail the Cowboys will little chance to pass them while the Steelers are tied with Baltimore in the AFC North. This one means so much more to the 'Men-of-Steel' Take PITTSBURGH! |
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12-04-16 | Redskins v. Cardinals -2.5 | 23-31 | Win | 100 | 18 h 1 m | Show | |
Washington at Arizona 4:25 ET Cardinals (-) over Redskins- Right now if your are counting the Redskins are to be the No. 6 playoff seed while the Cardinals will have to win out to finish 9-7. Arizona has lost 3-of-4 and have suffered key injuries. Still, with Carson Palmer as I have said they won't won anything big. Arizona has much better at home where they are 3-2-1 while 1-4 on the road. Washington is 2-2 on the road and see a favorable schedule from here on out with only the Giants above .500. Take ARIZONA! |
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12-04-16 | Bills +3 v. Raiders | Top | 24-38 | Loss | -105 | 18 h 21 m | Show |
Buffalo at Oakland 4:05 ET Bills (+) over Raiders- With a win here either side has a chance to end one of the longest playoff droughts the Raiders at 13 seasons and the Bills at 16 years without post season action. Oakland's Derek Carr is one of my favorites but he dislocated his pinky on his throwing hand last week and that bothers me. The Bills have the type of offense that can exploit the Raiders porous rushing defense. Hey, what the heck the last time Buffalo won here was 1966. Number is very low, I'll take it! Give me BUFFALO! |
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12-04-16 | Texans +6.5 v. Packers | 13-21 | Loss | -108 | 15 h 11 m | Show | |
Houston at Green Bay 1:00 ET Texans (+) over Packers- Not a bad spot for 'us' here going against the Packers after their Monday Night win in Philadelphia 27-13. Everyone had Green Bay 'dead' last week after four straight losses and now 'they' are all-over the Cheese Heads! Houston meanwhile will really be that good as their coaching is weak but they can play defense. Texans in desperate straights needing a win to stay in range for the playoffs. Houston got pounded at home against the Chargers last week off their loss to the Raiders in Mexico. They come to play today. Take HOUSTON! |
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12-04-16 | Lions v. Saints -6 | 28-13 | Loss | -105 | 14 h 29 m | Show | |
Detroit at New Orleans 1:00 ET Saints (-) over Lions- Among all the noise being made about teams on winning streaks (Dolphins and Giants) the Lions have roared in winning six of their last seven while the Saints have been improving weekly. Detroit has come from behind in the fourth quarter in all seven of their wins and lead their division by a full game. Matthew Stafford has been great (really) but he will be schooled by a master Sunday in New Orleans as Drew Brees is better then ever and that's saying something. Home-cooking...Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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12-03-16 | Heat +6.5 v. Blazers | 92-99 | Loss | -102 | 10 h 40 m | Show | |
Miami at Portland 10:00 ET Heat (+) over Trailblazers- The Miami Heat have managed to win their last two on the road and with a banged up squad make it to Portland their last stop on their western road trip. The Heat have a flock of injuries themselves but their bench scored 55 points in their win at Utah. Portland hasn't played much defense at home allowing 115 points per game but have managed to go 6-4 while playing as hosts. Tonight this comes down to the final buzzer making the points good. Take MIAMI! |
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12-03-16 | Bulls v. Mavs +3.5 | Top | 82-107 | Win | 100 | 8 h 13 m | Show |
Chicago at Dallas 8:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Bulls- The Mavericks are off to a franchise worst 3-15 and will be without their All-star forward Dirk Nowitzki but, that really doesn't mean much has he has played just five games and they are 0-5 in those contests. Chicago has a number of new faces this season and they came together last night to up end the Cavaliers 111-105 last night. With the Bulls 6-1 ATS on the road this is a very short number and the Bulls have a let down. Take the MAVERICKS! |
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12-03-16 | Penn State +3 v. Wisconsin | Top | 38-31 | Win | 100 | 27 h 36 m | Show |
Penn State vs Wisconsin 8:00 ET Nittany Lions (+) over Badgers- The story lines surrounding this game has more to do with other teams then the two that are battling for the Big-Ten Championship. Will it be Michigan, Ohio State, Washington, Clemson, Colorado or even one of these two is still up in the air. Penn State who was blown-out by Michigan turned it around since going 8-0 and 7-1 ATS. The Lions have a balanced offense that wears down defense as the average 23 second half points. State has won four of the last five and will do it again here. Take PENN STATE! |
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12-03-16 | Lakers +2.5 v. Grizzlies | 100-103 | Loss | -103 | 8 h 48 m | Show | |
L.A. Lakers at Memphis 8:00 ET Lakers (+) over Grizzlies- The much improved L.A. Lakers are off their worst loss of the season a 113-80 beating at Toronto last night where only one [layer scored in double-figures. Under new head coach Luke Walton the young Lakers have shown resiliency after bad losses. Memphis is banged up as are the Lakers and have won five straight at home against Los Angeles. But, this is a different Lakers squad and they will put forth a huge effort tonight to atone for last night's performance. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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12-03-16 | Virginia Tech +11 v. Clemson | 35-42 | Win | 100 | 26 h 50 m | Show | |
Clemson vs Virginia Tech 8:00 ET Hokies (+) over Tigers- For Clemson this is probably a 'play-in' game for the college Football Playoff and a win over Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship game would get them in. (Even if it is a 1-point victory). The Hokie had had a great season if you consider the pre-season predictions and are used to playing in big games. Kind of difficult to believe that a team that lost to Syracuse and Georgia Tech is in their conference championship but the Hokies with make the most of this opportunity. Take VIRGINIA TECH! |
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12-03-16 | San Diego State -6.5 v. Wyoming | Top | 27-24 | Loss | -110 | 26 h 55 m | Show |
San Diego State at Wyoming 7:45 ET Aztecs (-) over Cowboys- I am labeling this my 'bing-bang-boom-bash game.' It's simple and it figures. Three weeks ago 'we' posted UNLV over Wyoming and they WON 69-66, they next week 'we' took Wyoming (+9) and the WON 34-33 over these same Aztecs and then last week 'we' took New Mexico (+3) and they beat Wyoming 56-35. So. Now we have a rematch with San Diego State at Wyoming and the 'public and sharps' are take the home club (Cowboys) with points. NAH...Take SAN DIEGO STATE! |
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12-03-16 | Oklahoma State v. Oklahoma -11 | 20-38 | Win | 100 | 18 h 29 m | Show | |
Oklahoma State at Oklahoma 12:30 ET Sooners (-) over Cowboys- I mean I think this 'number' looks a tad high. Don't you? The Big-12 Championship is at stake so this is actually a conference Championship game. Oklahoma took two bad losses early to Houston and Ohio State but came back to go undefeated in Big-12 action. Last season the Cowboys were in position to get to the Final-4 and laid an egg at home and lost 58-23. History repeats itself here and the Sooners' wagon rolls. Take OKLAHOMA! |
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12-03-16 | Temple +3 v. Navy | Top | 34-10 | Win | 100 | 18 h 19 m | Show |
Temple at Navy 12:00 ET Owls (+) over Midshipman- As they say...'something has got to give.' The Navy averages 342 yards on the ground and score 41.7 points per contest while Temple has a stop unit allowing only 128 yards rushing and led the AAC in scoring defense 17.8 points and total defense 273.4 yards. So, this contest will be about 'strength versus strength.' although the Owls have lost three times they have 10-straight spread covers. With the Middies playing at home and with an overall better record I am surprised that they are only favored by a field goal. Defense WINS championships...take TEMPLE! |
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12-02-16 | Rockets v. Nuggets -4.5 | Top | 128-110 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 14 m | Show |
Houston at Denver 10:30 ET Nuggets (-) over Rockets- Is there something wrong here? It sure looks like it to me. I mean here are the 7-11 Nuggets who have lost 3-of-4 a favorite at home where they are 3-6 on the season against Houston who just beat Golden State. The Rockets are rejuvenated this season under Mike D'Antoni and are 3-1 on this road trip and have won six of eight and come up an underdog here. Maybe last night's double-overtime win at Golden State has them gloating and patting themselves on the back because the 'line' tells me that they are in trouble tonight. Take DENVER! |
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12-02-16 | Colorado v. Washington -8 | Top | 10-41 | Win | 100 | 24 h 13 m | Show |
Colorado vs. Washington 9:00 ET Buffaloes (+) over Huskies- There is a lot of noise about teams winning or not winning their conference championship to qualify for the CFP Final-4 and in this battle if Washington wins they are in and if Colorado wins they will probably make it to the Rose Bowl. The Huskies have been led by a defense that leads the Pac-12 in takeaways with a plus-18 and quarterback Jake Browning who has 40 touchdown passes and an efficiency rating of 181.6. Their defense also led the conference in scoring defense allowing just 17.8 points per game. Colorado lost twice and in both contests when quarterback their senior quarterback Sefo Liufau was out or removed in the third quarter because of injury. The Buffaloes led the conference in total yards surrendered (323.8) and pass defense (187.8 yards). In a tough tight battle...take COLORADO! |
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12-02-16 | Pistons +2.5 v. Hawks | 121-85 | Win | 100 | 8 h 46 m | Show | |
Detroit at Atlanta 8:00 ET Pistons (+) over Hawks- These to clubs are currently headed in opposite directions as the Pistons have won four of their last five while the Hawks have lost four straight and seven of the last eight. The current Detroit win streak has them playing with confidence (as it should) These two split their two games in Atlanta last season while the Hawks are 6-2 at home this time around. The addition of Dwight Howard causes the same problems that he has always had. It is difficult to play him during 'crunch time' as his brutal free throw shooting deflates his teammates. Take DETROIT! |
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12-02-16 | Wolves +1.5 v. Knicks | 114-118 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 19 m | Show | |
Minnesota at New York 7:30 ET Timberwolves (+) over Knicks- These two clubs have been very disappointing against the 'number' this season and much more was expected of the Timberwolves with their good young talent and 'new' coach Tom Thibodeau. The Knicks won 106-104 at Minnesota on Wednesday as Karl-Anthony Towns busted out with 47 points and 18 rebounds in a losing cause. So, here are the Knicks who just beat the Wolves on their floor returning home where they are 7-3 on the season and they are such a meager favorite. This 'number; tell me the visitor has a chance to win here. Take MINNESOTA! |
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12-01-16 | Rockets +11.5 v. Warriors | 132-127 | Win | 100 | 11 h 17 m | Show | |
Houston at Golden State 10:30 ET Rockets (+) over Warriors- All that talk about being able to share the basketball once Kevin Durant joint the Warriors has calmed down as they have won 12 straight. Golden State dispatched Houston in five games in the first round of the NBA playoffs last season in five games and have found their rhythm. With Mike D'Antoni restructuring the Rockets offense James Harden now leads the NBA in assists but they still don't defend well allowing opponents to shoot 46.5 percent (27th in NBA). Still, Houston can put up enough points to get the money. Take WARRIORS! |
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12-01-16 | Cowboys v. Vikings +3 | Top | 17-15 | Win | 110 | 10 h 52 m | Show |
Dallas at Minnesota 8:25 ET Vikings (+) over Cowboys- Dallas has now won 10 in-a-row and can clinch a playoff spot with a win in Minnesota. This is the Cowboys third game in 12 days and so will the Vikings. After starting 5-0 the Vikings have dropped five of six and are now one-game behind Detroit in the NFC Central. Tony Romo is in the wings but it os doubtful he will see any action unless something drastic happens to Dak Prescott who has 18 touchdown passes and only two interceptions. Minnesota has struggled offensively but have the second best scoring defense in the league at 17.5 points. Sam Bradford says 'we should open up the playbook and they will. Take the VIKINGS |
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12-01-16 | Clippers +4.5 v. Cavs | Top | 113-94 | Win | 100 | 9 h 52 m | Show |
L.A. Clippers at Cleveland 8:00 ET Clippers (+) over Cavaliers- After a franchise-best 14-2 start the Los Angeles Clippers have dropped their last three and are at Cleveland against the World Champs who just got blown out at Milwaukee. Both coaches Tyronn Lue of the Cavaliers and Doc Rivers of the Clippers read the riot act to their respective teams because of their recent performances. The Cavs have had their way with the Clippers at home winning 18 of the last 21 meetings as hosts and the last four meetings by an average of 13.3 points. With the line at around 5-points is telling you that the Clippers are coming to play. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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11-30-16 | Hawks v. Suns +5.5 | 107-109 | Win | 100 | 10 h 53 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Phoenix 9:00 ET Suns (+) over Hawks- It seems like the desert is the place to go to end losing streaks as both Minnesota and Denver won in Phoenix the last two contests and now Atlanta thinks that it is their turn. The Hawks have dropped their last three and six of seven while the Suns have lost their last two. These teams split the two meetings last year with the Suns covering both meetings and they do it again here. Take PHOENIX! |
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11-30-16 | Heat +6.5 v. Nuggets | Top | 106-98 | Win | 100 | 10 h 50 m | Show |
Miami at Denver 9:00 ET Heat (+) over Nuggets- What a transformation has happen to the Miami Heat as the glory days are a thing of the past as LeBron James, and Dwayne Wade left of other clubs and Chris Bosh is just not able to get back on the court with blood clot issues. Miami has dropped four of five after starting the season 2-10. Denver meanwhile is just 3-5 at home at what was once considered the strongest home court advantage in the NBA. The Heat have won the last three meetings and will get the cash tonight. Take MIAMI! |
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11-30-16 | Wizards +6 v. Thunder | 115-126 | Loss | -113 | 9 h 57 m | Show | |
Washington at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET Wizards (+) over Thunder- Points guards will be on display tonight in Oklahoma City where triple-double machine Russell Westbrook will be opposed by and John Wall as well as shooting guard Bradley Beal. Washington was off to a slow start with Beal nursing an injury but have turned thing around with his return to the lineup winning three of their last four games. Wizards coach Scott Brooks returns to OKC as a visiting coach posted a 338-207 record with the Thunder before getting let go. Motivation in the key here for Washington and as they have dropped four straight to OKC and six of the last seven. Still, tonight it is...WASHINGTON! |
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11-29-16 | Rockets v. Jazz +2.5 | Top | 101-120 | Win | 100 | 10 h 48 m | Show |
Houston at Utah 9:00 ET Jazz (+) over Rockets- It is a different season and the Rockets who were so disappointing last season have taken off under 'new' coach Mike DiAntonio 'let-it-fly' philosophy. They have scored at least 10 3-point baskets in 16 straight games while Utah leads the NBA in scoring defense allowing just 93.4 points per game. With the return of point guard George Hill for the Jazz they have won their last three and look to avenge a loss at Houston 10-days ago. The Rockets won four of six meetings last year and this time it is win time for the Jazz. Take UTAH! |
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11-29-16 | Cavs v. Bucks +7.5 | 101-118 | Win | 100 | 9 h 51 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Bucks (+) over Cavaliers- The World Champion Cleveland Cavaliers look even better this year then last and have won four straight. The Cavaliers have shown great balance lead by LeBron James unselfishness averaging 9.7 assists to go with 23.6 points and 8.4 rebounds. After dropping their first meeting last season the Cavs won the next three on their way to the NBA championship. I expect a huge effort out of the Bucks and for this one to go down to the final buzzer. Take MILWAUKEE! |