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09-29-16 | Dolphins v. Bengals -7.5 | 7-22 | Win | 100 | 9 h 20 m | Show | |
Miami at Cincinnati 8:25 ET Bengals (-) over Dolphins- This is a very tough point spread call as there are more negatives for each side than positives as the Bengals are off a home loss to Denver while Miami barely defeated Cleveland for their first win. The Dolphins played tough their first two contests losing to the Seattle 12-10 on the games' final drive and were beaten by the Patriots before 31-24 before their overtime win against the Browns. Cincinnati is 0-3 ATS defeating the Jets 23-22 in their opener as a beaten favorite and then getting pounded by Pittsburgh and Denver. After facing those two playoff contenders the Bengals will have their way with the ground challenged Dolphins. Take CINCINNATI! |
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09-26-16 | Falcons +2.5 v. Saints | 45-32 | Win | 100 | 10 h 16 m | Show | |
Atlanta at New Orleans 8:30 ET Falcons (+) over Saints- A clash between two of the NFL's premier quarterbacks with Atlanta's Matt Ryan and future Hall of Famer Drew Brees of the Saints should provide plenty of points. New Orleans was ranked 31st in total defense last season and they haven't improved much as they are allowing 336 yards per game through the air. To compound their problems on defense the Saints have not run the ball at all with Mark Ingram gaining only 88 yards this season. This series has had a shocking record for the Falcons as a visitor in New Orleans going 27-10 ATS since 1978. Take ATLANTA! |
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09-25-16 | Bears +6.5 v. Cowboys | 17-31 | Loss | -102 | 25 h 19 m | Show | |
Chicago at Dallas 8:30 ET Bears (+) over Cowboys- I just can't believe that in today's age of football that their can be so many bad teams and I mean bad as in terrible, dysfunctional weak pitiful and along with Cleveland, Buffalo Los Angeles. Hey, why is this line this low anyway? Granted the Bears quarterback Brian Hoyer has more experience then Dallas quarterback Dax Prescott the fourth round pick in last years NFL draft from Mississippi State. Granted Dax is 2-0 as a starter but realize that Hoyer is 15-11 as a started and played for some pretty bad teams. Dallas just 8-27 ATS as home favorite last 35. Take CHICAGO! |
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09-25-16 | Jets v. Chiefs -2.5 | Top | 3-24 | Win | 100 | 21 h 11 m | Show |
New York Jets at Cincinnati 4:25 ET Chiefs (-) over Jets- Boy, I have some strange betting patterns on this game from the moment the line hit. Early is the week the newsletter people where on the Jets with a large number of best bets on New York. New York of course is off their 37-31 thrashing of Buffalo (it wasn't that close) and the Chiefs were getting man-handled 19-12 failing to score a touchdown in Houston. I see Kansas City returning home as Andy Reid goes 5-0 against the Jets. Take KANSAS CITY! |
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09-25-16 | Steelers v. Eagles +4 | Top | 3-34 | Win | 100 | 21 h 9 m | Show |
Pittsburgh at Philadelphia 4:25 ET Eagles (+) over Steelers- Battle of the Keystone State as Philadelphia hosts Pittsburgh in an AFC/NFC matchup. Huge contrast between the quarterbacks with lumbering Steelers veteran Ben Roethlisberger and Eagles rookie Carson Wentz looking to start the career with three straight wins. Philadelphia opened with two wins against mostly like the two worst team in the NFL and now have to deal with a Super Bowl contender. Pittsburgh is off a huge win over division rival Cincinnati and are 1-6 ATS in games following the Bengals. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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09-25-16 | Rams +5 v. Bucs | 37-32 | Win | 100 | 21 h 47 m | Show | |
Los Angeles at Tampa Bay 1:00 ET Rams (+) over Buccaneers- It will difficult for me to make a case for Los Angeles as we enter the third week of action and they still haven't scored a touchdown. Jared Goff has yet to take a snap at quarterback while Case Keenum ranks last in the NFL among qualifying with a 57.8 rating and Todd Gurley averages 2.7 yards per rush. As far as this series goes the Rams are 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings and the dog is 7-3-1 ATS in the last 11. Somehow, if they are professional at all Los Angeles with take this down to the final gun. Take the RAMS! |
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09-25-16 | Raiders v. Titans +1.5 | 17-10 | Loss | -105 | 18 h 39 m | Show | |
Oakland at Tennessee 1:00 ET Titans over Raiders- There seems to be 'a lot' of interest in the Oakland Raiders each week while Tennessee has been the 'go against' team to date. For the Raiders the attraction is there offense with the likes of quarterback Derek Carr and receiver Amari Cooper are matched with the Titans 'Thunder & Thunder' of DeMarco Murray and Derek Henry. Oakland surrendered 70 points to the Saints and Falcons and with a maturing Marcus Mariota emerging. Take TENNESSEE! |
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09-25-16 | Cardinals v. Bills +4 | Top | 18-33 | Win | 100 | 18 h 37 m | Show |
Arizona at Buffalo 1:00 ET Bills (+) over Cardinals- A funny thing happened after the Bills 37-31 loss to the Jets had dropped them to 0-2, they fired offensive coordinator Greg Roman. (guess he's supposed to score at least 38 to give them a chance to win). No problems on defense where Rex Ryan hangs his hat (ranks 22nd) allowing New York 493 yards in last weeks defeat. What going to happen here as the Cardinals come off a 40-7 routing of Tampa Bay creating five turnovers. This is 'Ryan's Last Stand' and the Bills are in a must win situation at home. Arizona is playing their first on the road but are 9-0 ATS in past nine seasons in this spot. So still, it's BUFFALO! |
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09-24-16 | Air Force v. Utah State +5 | Top | 27-20 | Loss | -110 | 25 h 37 m | Show |
Air Force at Utah State 10:15 ET Aggies (+) over Falcons- Yes the Falcons are 2-0 and have scored 85 Points in two games but lets look at who they have played. Powers like Ablilene Christian and Georgia State. Utah State has a bit of revenge on their minds to right their upset loss in Colorado Springs last season. State is 24-3 straight-up at home in their last 27 as hosts and are 4-0 in conference openers when the underdog. Take UTAH STATE! |
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09-24-16 | Louisville v. Marshall +28.5 | 59-28 | Loss | -106 | 23 h 36 m | Show | |
Louisville at Marshall 8:00 ET Thundering Herd (+) over Louisville- I know! I saw it, as a matter of fact 'we' had the Cardinals against Florida State last week an easy 63-20 crushing that wasn't that close and now they travel to West Virginia in a sandwich game as they have Clemson up next. Marshall had 560 yards on offense and a 13½ minute time of possession advantage and yet still lost to Akron 65-38 as they allowed three return touchdowns on a fumble, interception and blocked punt. The Herd have won 21 of their last 23 home games and will put up enough points to get the money. Take MARSHALL! |
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09-24-16 | Stanford v. UCLA +3 | Top | 22-13 | Loss | -100 | 23 h 43 m | Show |
Stanford at UCLA 8:00 ET Bruins (+) over Cardinal- Jim Mora's teams like all great coaches get better as the season moves on and the Bruins their defense who held BYU to 23 yards rushing will have to rise to the occasion to stop Stanford's Christian McCaffrey. The Heisman candidate accounted for 368 all-purpose yards including 243 yards rushing in last seasons' 56-35 win over the Bruins. UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen has settled into his position after a shaky start to the season threw for 300-yards for the eighth time in his career and will come up big here. Take UCLA! |
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09-24-16 | Nebraska v. Northwestern +8 | 24-13 | Loss | -115 | 22 h 20 m | Show | |
Nebraska at Northwestern 7:30 ET Wildcats (+) over Cornhuskers- This is the Big-10 opener for both clubs with the Cornhuskers 3-0 against non-conference competition including their win over Oregon last Saturday. Northwestern busted into the win column with a victory against Duke 24-13 covering the 6-points. The Wildcats have a measure of revenge as they were defeated by Nebraska on a last second Hail-Mary 27-24 the last time they met. The Huskers are flying high but will be grounded by the Wildcats here. Take NORTHWESTERN! |
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09-24-16 | LSU v. Auburn +3.5 | 13-18 | Win | 100 | 21 h 31 m | Show | |
LSU at Auburn 6:00 ET Tigers (+) over Tigers- The Auburn Tigers have yet to should an offense that can compete in the SEC which puts added pressure on their defense. LSU is coming into Jordan Hare Stadium with Leonard Fournette leading the way after running for 228 yards and three touchdowns in their 45-21 win last season. Auburn's lone win came against Arkansas State while losing to a pair of ranked teams Clemson and Texas A&M. LSU have a glaring weakness at quarterback and the War Eagle defense will take advantage and jam up Foutnette. Take AUBURN! |
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09-24-16 | Florida v. Tennessee -4.5 | Top | 28-38 | Win | 100 | 18 h 10 m | Show |
Florida at Tennessee 3:30 ET Volunteers (-) over Gators- This is a tricky one as the Volunteers haven't played up to expectations while Florida has exceeded theirs so far in 2016 leading the nation in fewest points (14 total), total defense (129.7) and are second in rushing defense (38.3 yards). After playing Massachusetts, Kentucky and North Texas the Gators who have defeated Tennessee 11 straight times but will find this encounter a but tougher. The Volunteers have won nine straight dating back to last season and will be ready here. Take TENNESSEE! |
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09-24-16 | Wisconsin +3.5 v. Michigan State | 30-6 | Win | 100 | 18 h 44 m | Show | |
Wisconsin at Michigan State 12-Noon ET Badgers (+) over Spartans- This is a classic letdown/look-ahead match-up as Michigan State after taking out Notre Dame 36-28 last week faces a tough conference foe Wisconsin who slept-walked over Georgia State 23-17 as a 35-point favorite. The Badgers were of course pointing toward this conference opener. The Spartans ran for 260 yards against the Irish but Wisconsin ranks No. 1 in the Big Ten and third in the country in time of possession averaging 38.25 minutes. Badgers control the ball and get the money. Take WISCONSIN! |
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09-23-16 | USC +3 v. Utah | Top | 27-31 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 9 m | Show |
Southern California at Utah 9:00 ET Trojans (+) over Utes- Things just don't look so good for the Trojans as they are 1-4 in their last five under 'new' head coach Clay Helton who just may be in over his head. Last season USC rallied and took down the No. 6 undefeated (6-0) Utes in Los Angels and now have a 10-4 series lead. Utah had a field day last week against under-manned San Jose State recording 10 sacks in their 34-17 romp. USC will start freshman Sam Darnold at quarterback and that should help spark the offense. The men of Troy are 5-0 on Friday nights since 1990. Take SOUTHERN CAL! |
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09-22-16 | Texans v. Patriots +1 | 0-27 | Win | 100 | 10 h 0 m | Show | |
Houston at New England 8:25 ET Patriots (+) over Texans- This by all accounts should be a slugfest with the Patriots forced to start rookie Jacoby Brissett at quarterback and the Texans have the 3rd best scoring defense in the NFL allowing just 26 points in two games. Last season it was Houston with the quarterback problems and now they have Brock Osweiler leading the way and New England will have to come up big on defense. Houston head coach Bill O'Brien coached under Bill Belichick in New England from 2007-11. The Patriots have a 5-1 series edge including a 27-6 win at Houston. Texans haven't improved that much. Take NEW ENGLAND! |
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09-22-16 | Clemson v. Georgia Tech +10.5 | Top | 26-7 | Loss | -120 | 9 h 2 m | Show |
Clemson at Georgia Tech 7:30 ET Yellow Jackets (+) over Tigers- For No. 3 ranked Clemson this is their ACC opener and they truthfully have not lived up to the hype so far with two subpar performances. The Tigers have won 18 straight regular season contests but have not won at Georgia Tech since 2003 as the Engineers lead the all-time series 51-28-2. Tech opened the season in Ireland with a win over Boston College while last week the Tigers opponent South Carolina State was so physically weak that they cut the quarters short in the second half. Paul Johnson teams get better as the season moves on and 222 yards passing last week will give Clemson to think about. Take GEORGIA TECH! |
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09-19-16 | Eagles v. Bears -3 | 29-14 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 43 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Chicago 8:30 ET Bears (-) over Eagles- These two have been polar opposites so far this season. Including the preseason the Eagles are 5-0 both straight up and against the points while Chicago is 1-4 both straight-up and ATS. The Bears won just one game at Soldier Field last season are 9-1 at home versus rookie quarterbacks since 2001. Carson Wentz the NO. 2 overall pick for Philadelphia was outstanding in his NFL debut but one must remember that was against the Cleveland Browns (not that the Bears are much better). The problem here for the already weak Eagles is the number of injuries that they incurred week one including their valuable tight end Zach Ertz. At home the Bears get it done. Take CHICAGO! |
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09-18-16 | Packers v. Vikings +2 | Top | 14-17 | Win | 100 | 28 h 32 m | Show |
Green Bay at Minnesota 8:30 ET Vikings (+) over Packers- It's supposed to be a state-of-the-art building that Minnesota will introduce to the NFL along with a quarterback issue as to who will start for the Vikings recently acquired Sam Bradford or journeyman Shaun Hill. Head coach Mike Zimmer if he know who is starting is keeping it under his hat and is not going to let us know until game time. But know what it won't matter as it will be the Vikings defense that answers the call tonight. Adrian Peterson has had at least one touchdown in his last four games against Green Bay and had just 31 rushing yards in the opener and will come alive in this division tussle. Take MINNESOTA! |
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09-18-16 | Falcons +4.5 v. Raiders | 35-28 | Win | 100 | 24 h 34 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Oakland 4:25 ET Falcons (+) over Raiders- No question Oakland is vastly improved and their 'ballsy' come-from-behind victory at New Orleans has them congratulating themselves all week. Atlanta who allowed Jameis Winston to throw four touchdowns will have their hands full on defense with Derek Carr. But it will but the Atlanta offense lead by Matt Ryan who threw for 334 yards last week and will be just as affective this week. One of my handicapping buddies tell me that teams on Game 2 off a straight-up win where they scored 35 or more points are 2-14-1 ATS. Good enough for me. Take the FALCONS! |
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09-18-16 | Seahawks v. Rams +6 | 3-9 | Win | 100 | 23 h 11 m | Show | |
Seattle at L.A. Rams 4:10 ET Rams (+) over Seahawks- Came thing look any worse for the Rams heading into their first regular season game playing as host back in Los Angels in 22 years. They were shutout by their rivals from San Francisco gaining just 185 yards and didn't even suit up the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. Somehow that performance earned Jeff Fisher a three-year extension. The status of Russell Wilson who suffered an ankle injury on the final game winning drive against Miami is that he will play but if his mobility is effected the Seahawks offense will suffer. Look for Los Angeles to show some professional pride here. Take the RAMS! |
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09-18-16 | Bengals +3.5 v. Steelers | 16-24 | Loss | -120 | 20 h 5 m | Show | |
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh 1:00 ET Bengals (+) over Steelers- Wow, what a way to start! The Steelers looked totally dominating in their Monday Night win over the Redskins while the Bengals were lucky to survive in New York thanks to numerous Jets errors. And who can forget the way these two ended the season last year with Cincinnati fearing that they might actually win in Pittsburgh committed a pair of personal foul penalties that gave the Steelers and extra play and yardage to win with a field goal 18-16. Bad news here as Pittsburgh is 2-12 ATS as home favorites after a Monday Night win. Bengals with revenge in mind get it done. TAKE CINCINNATI! |
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09-18-16 | 49ers v. Panthers -13.5 | 27-46 | Win | 100 | 20 h 2 m | Show | |
San Francisco at Carolina 1:00 ET Panthers (-) over 49ers- This is truly an anomaly with 'me' laying double-digits in any NFL game, but circumstances being what they are I could not pass. San Francisco is coming off a shutout win Monday Night over their arch rival the L.A. Rams and they are now going into the Panthers den with an angry group that has now lost their last two. Niners quarterback Blaine Gabbert will be harassed by the tenacious Carolina defense and the powerful Panthers running game will be balanced by Newton's passing. With Cam at the helm they are 27-14 ATS at home and 4-1 ATS in home openers. Take CAROLINA! |
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09-17-16 | Texas v. California +7 | 43-50 | Win | 100 | 23 h 20 m | Show | |
Texas at California 10:30 ET Golden Bears (+) over Longhorns- Okay, so Texas has busted into the Top-20 ranked No. 16 defeating Notre Dame and last week as a 31-point favorite over Texas El-Paso. So now in the 'You've come along way baby' mode, the Longhorns (who won 5 games last year) are favored in their first road game after two home wins and 'covers' in a game being played 'late' on the west coast. Cal put a smile on faces and a few frowns with their final minute back-door score to get the money in their loss to San Diego State. This time they have the comforts of home and time zone start to win here. California has won 12 of their last 14 home openers. Take the GOLDEN BEARS! |
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09-17-16 | Ohio State v. Oklahoma +1 | Top | 45-24 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 49 m | Show |
Ohio State at Oklahoma 7:30 ET Sooners (+) over Buckeyes- Hard to believe that these two storied school power-houses have met just twice all time splitting one win apiece. Ohio State has opened the season with two huge wins as 28-point favorites defeating Bowling Green and Tulsa by a combined 125-13. Now, they visit Norman to take on an over-rated Oklahoma who bounced back with a win over cupcake Louisiana-Monroe 59-17 after getting pushed around by Houston in their opening week 33-23 loss. The Buckeyes have won 18 straight road games the longest active streak in the country but the Sooners under Bob Stoops are 41-2 against visiting non-conference opponents. Take OKLAHOMA! |
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09-17-16 | Michigan State v. Notre Dame -7 | Top | 36-28 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 21 m | Show |
Michigan State at Notre Dame 7:30 ET Fighting Irish (-) over Spartans- Either the odds-makers have lost their perspective or this game will be a point-spread blowout. I find this 'line' to be just that...a 'line' to draw you into betting #8 Michigan State. The Spartans have had an extra week to prepare and Mike Dantonio is more then capable but State didn't exactly have it their way against Furman winning 28-13 as a 38-point favorite. Notre Dame of course was involved in that 'classic' shootout at Texas a 50-47 loss and then bounced back with a strong second half against Nevada 39-10 covering the -28. Notre Dame has won the last three meetings and my instincts here are all GREEN and I will have the FIGHTING IRISH! |
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09-17-16 | Texas A&M v. Auburn -3 | 29-16 | Loss | -117 | 21 h 33 m | Show | |
Texas A&M at Auburn 7:00 ET Tigers (-) over Aggies- This one caught my eye early as the #20 ranked Aggies came up an underdog against the offensively challenged Tigers who totaled just 260 yards against Clemson and yet they come up the favorite against a feared defense that held Prairie View A&M to 32 yards rushing. A&M will have Oklahoma transfer Trevor Knight leading the offense which is averaging 49 points. This Saturday they will find the going a little more difficult against the improved Auburn defense allowing just 108 yards on the ground. The Tigers have settled on Stan White at quarterback and he threw for three TD's last week. Take AUBURN! |
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09-17-16 | Oregon v. Nebraska -3 | 32-35 | Push | 0 | 17 h 53 m | Show | |
Oregon at Nebraska 3:30 ET Cornhuskers (+) over Ducks- Nebraska head coach Mike Riley has had plenty of experience against the Ducks when leading Oregon State in the 'Civil War' games but he was 0-7 in those match-ups. We all know what Oregon is about as speed and scoring quickly are their strongest attributes, but they rank 82 in total defense even though they have played as 72-point favorites against two weaklings. The Cornhuskers forced Wyoming into six fourth quarter turnovers and it's that defense that will be the difference here between these two. Nebraska is 4-1 all-time against Oregon and 22-8 versus the Pac-12 since 1983. Take the CORNHUSKERS! |
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09-17-16 | Alabama v. Ole Miss +11 | 48-43 | Win | 100 | 17 h 31 m | Show | |
Alabama at Mississippi 3:30 ET Rebels (+) over Crimson Tide- Will the real Mississippi Rebels please stand up! Opening week I (we) saw the Rebels jump out to a dominating 28-6 lead over Florida State and then saw them getting outscored 42-6 in the final 32 minutes. Mississippi has beaten Alabama the last two season taking advantage of five Tide turnovers last year. Chad Kelly the future NFL 1st Rounder has struggled at times and has lost some key personal to injuries. Nick Saban hasn't lost three straight to an opponent in 10 years. Still, Oxford will be rocking and SEC opener keep this one close. Take MISSISSIPPI! |
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09-17-16 | Miami (Fla) v. Appalachian State +4 | 45-10 | Loss | -115 | 20 h 30 m | Show | |
Miami-FL at Appalachian State 12-noon ET Mountaineers (+) over Hurricanes- I hate to do it. I have always been a big fan of the Miami-FL Hurricanes but this one is too good to resist. Miami under new head coach Mark Richt have bolted out with two impressive wins scoring 108 points at home against over-matched Florida A&M and Florida Atlantic. As they move north to a hostile environment in North Carolina where Appalachian State a team that returns 17 starters from an 11-2 club last season they will find the competition more difficult to handle. The Mountaineers had Tennessee on the ropes but lost in overtime. This week they finish the task. Take APPALACHIAN STATE! |
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09-17-16 | Florida State v. Louisville +1 | 20-63 | Win | 100 | 19 h 26 m | Show | |
Florida State at Louisville 12-noon ET Cardinals (+) over Seminoles- Well, we'll know one thing before the day is over and that is which one of these two powerhouses will fall by the wayside. This game opened with Florida State just about a field goal favorite but the 'sharps' in Las Vegas have riven the number down to pick-em with the Seminoles the 'public' favorite. Louisville has Lamar Jackson who has 1,015 yards and 13 touchdowns in two games and Florida State will counter with running back Davin Cook and quarterback Deondre Francois as they have posted 97 points in two wins. Seminoles have history on their side winning 14-of-16 meetings but this is a different Louisville. Take the CARDINALS! |
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09-17-16 | New Mexico +7 v. Rutgers | 28-37 | Loss | -130 | 19 h 22 m | Show | |
New Mexico at Rutgers 12-noon ET Lobos (+) over Scarlet Knights- The best thing I can say about this match-up is that one of these dregs will be 2-1 when it's over. I must admit Rutgers looks better under Chris Ash who posted his first win against FCS Howard while New Mexico was losing to arch rival New Mexico State 32-31. Rutgers will find defensing the option running game of the Lobos tougher then Howard's where the allowed just five yards on the ground. Take the points with...NEW MEXICO! |
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09-15-16 | Jets v. Bills +1 | 37-31 | Loss | -103 | 10 h 22 m | Show | |
New York Jets at Buffalo 8:25 ET Bills (+) over Jets- In today's NFL it is a story when an offense can muster only 11 first downs and 160 total yards and that's the tale for the Bills who scored just once. The Jets let the Bengals off-the-hook last week and although they are better then the Bills New York can't seem to get past former head coach Rex Ryan having lost the last five meetings. Look for LeSean McCoy to respond with Tyrod Taylor connecting with Sammy Watkins. Take BUFFALO! |
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09-15-16 | Houston v. Cincinnati +7.5 | 40-16 | Loss | -110 | 31 h 4 m | Show | |
Houston at Cincinnati 7:30 ET Bearcats (+) over Cougars- There is no denying the Houston Cougars are a powerhouse and a national force as they caught the attention of the entire country with their convincing win over Oklahoma. They followed that with a pounding of Lamar allowing only 15 yards rushing. Cincinnati has a young offense that has been aided by a defense that has forced eight turnovers in two games. Houston's Heisman candidate Greg Ward Jr. (shoulder) and running back Duke Catalon (ankle) return after being held out of last weeks game. There are two factors that aid Cincinnati, first this is a stand alone home game on Campus on a Thursday night, and the fact that Houston hasn't won in Cincinnati since 1971. Take the BEARCATS! |
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09-12-16 | Steelers v. Redskins +2.5 | 38-16 | Loss | -104 | 10 h 53 m | Show | |
Pittsburgh at Washington 7:10 ET Redskins 9+) over Steelers- The Redskins were the NFC East Champions last season as they were the only team in the Division to finish over .500 in spite of failing to beat a team with a winning record. They were led by Kirk Cousins who had 4,166 yards passing and 29 touchdown passes along with a defense that was there when it counted most. Pittsburgh of course is led by Ben Roethlisberger but will be without a few key offensive performers including running back Le'Veon Bell and Martavis Bryant both out for violations of the league's substance abuse policy. Steelers don't have the 'Steel Curtain' any longer as their defense ranked 39th against the pass last season. Take WASHINGTON! |
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09-11-16 | Patriots +7 v. Cardinals | 23-21 | Win | 100 | 24 h 20 m | Show | |
New England at Arizona 8:30 ET Patriots (+) over Cardinals- So, now Gronk is unavailable to the Patriots along with quarterback Tom Brady the New England one-two offensive punch. Most think that kills the Pats but I'm sure Bill Belichick has made the necessary adjustments during practice (Gronk has been down for two weeks now) and Jimmy Gapoppolo with show his talents. Arizona is 'the' favorite among the public to make the Super Bowl from the NFC but I don't buy it. Ive seen them play under pressure and they will be under it Sunday Night. Take NEW ENGLAND! |
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09-11-16 | Lions +3 v. Colts | 39-35 | Win | 105 | 21 h 31 m | Show | |
Detroit at Indianapolis 1:00 ET Lions (+) over Colts- Everyone is waiting for the time to come for Detroit's quarterback Mattew Stafford to put some wins and not just numbers. Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is coming off an injury plagued season and after his pre-season performance many wonder if he has made it completely back as the Colts' offense was terrible. Without Calvin Johnson as a target look for the Lions to spread the ball around and for running back Ameer Addullah to handle the ball more. Take DETROIT! |
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09-11-16 | Giants v. Cowboys | Top | 20-19 | Loss | -110 | 20 h 27 m | Show |
New York Giants at Dallas 4:25 ET Cowboys over Giants- So, it's the start of another Romo-less season for the Cowboys as they have elected to start Rookie Dak Prescott (39-of-50, 7 TD's in Preseason) at quarterbacks and 'pot-head' Ezekiel Elliot at running back. Returning to the line-up for Dallas is wideout Dez Bryant will help keep the offense moving. The Giants were the worst NFL team in total defense last season and so far in the pre-season their offense has been offensive scoring just once in four preseason contests. Dallas should be able to control the ball and therefore the score board. Take the COWBOYS! |
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09-11-16 | Bears +5 v. Texans | 14-23 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 21 m | Show | |
Chicago at Houston 1:00 ET Bears (+) over Texans- The concern here from the Texans side of the field is not how their 'new' quarterback Brock Osweiler but the playing of All-Pro defensive end J.J. Watt and how effective he will be after two surgeries on his stomach and back. Chicago has gone through some dramatic changes the past season under John Fox but they still have Jay Cutler (for better of worse) and two healthy receivers returning. Houston went to Osweiler after failing to score with Brian Hoyer (now Bears back-up) at the helm and will still have offensive problems. Take CHICAGO! |
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09-11-16 | Bengals v. Jets +2.5 | Top | 23-22 | Win | 100 | 17 h 15 m | Show |
Cincinnati at New York Jets 1:00 ET Jets (+) over Bengals- The Jets consider themselves a playoff contender and if they are they start winning here at home against their playoff AFC competition. Cincinnati has all the glitz with receiver A.J Green and running back Giovanni Bernard along with Pro-bowl quarterback Andy Dalton. New York will run the ball by committee with Chris Ivery and Matt Forte and has veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick throwing to Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker. At home an important start of the season for the Jets. Take NEW YORK! |
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09-11-16 | Packers v. Jaguars +5 | 27-23 | Win | 100 | 17 h 11 m | Show | |
Green Bay at Jacksonville 1:00 ET Jaguars (+) over Packers- From what I understand there are lines at the Sportsbooks in Las Vegas of Packers fans putting down their hard earned cash on Green Bay while the window has been shut for Jacksonville backers. They Jaguars had problems scoring last season and have add firepower through free agency and the draft. The Packers started 6-0 last season and then fell off losing seven of their next 11 including the playoffs. Closer then most thing...take JACKSONVILLE! |
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09-10-16 | California v. San Diego State -7 | Top | 40-45 | Loss | -105 | 18 h 15 m | Show |
California at San Diego State 10:30 ET Aztecs over Golden Bears- Now, doesn't this look strange to you, it does to me. I mean a quality PAC-12 club that is California is a touchdown more or less underdog to a team from the Mountain West a conference so weak their runner up doesn't even get a bowl bid. Cal posted 630 total offense and 51 points against Hawaii in Australia two weeks ago and now they are getting points. The key here is the difference in their defense's and San Diego State brings seven starters back and their ground game (3,266 yards) will frustrate the Golden Bears. Take the AZTECS! |
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09-10-16 | Wake Forest +6.5 v. Duke | 24-14 | Win | 104 | 11 h 30 m | Show | |
Wake Forest at Duke 3:30 ET Demon Deacons (+) over Wake Forest- This one really bothers me because I know how weak Wake Forest really is. Sure they won last week and only allowed Tulane one field goal but they scored only once passing for just 79 yards and their leading rusher had 24 yards. Duke meanwhile was routing N.C Central 49-6 scoring seven times in the first half. This 'price' is a bit on the shy side for the home Blue Devils which brings me to the Deacons. Take WAKE FOREST! |
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09-10-16 | Kentucky v. Florida -15.5 | 7-45 | Win | 100 | 11 h 24 m | Show | |
Kentucky at Florida 3:30 ET Gators (-) over Wildcats- This has been a one-sided affair for decades as Kentucky hasn't beaten Florida on the grid iron since the 80's and the Gators lead the all-time series 49-17. The Wildcats aren't feeling so good about themselves after blowing a 35-10 lead to Southern Miss while Florida managed an ugly win 24-7 win over Massachusetts. The host is aware of the last two meetings a 14-9 win last year and a double-overtime in 2014 so they will not take this SEC contest lightly. The Gators have the offensive goods to 'cover' and their defense with stifle the Wildcats. TAKE FLORIDA! |
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09-10-16 | Utah State +16.5 v. USC | 7-45 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 4 m | Show | |
Utah State at USC 2:00 ET Aggies (+) over Trojans- So the payers got what they wanted and haven't won a game since. After Steve Sarkisian was 'let-go' Clay Helton took over and the Trojans went on a winning streak. The moment the interim term was removed USC dropped their final two games and got blasted by Alabama last week in Dallas. Utah State was in the process of running over literally Weber State 45-6 totaling 428 rushing yards while the Trojans averaged 2.1 yards on 30 attempts against Alabama. The Aggies strength is USC weakness...the ground game. Take UTAH STATE! |
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09-10-16 | Penn State v. Pittsburgh -4 | 39-42 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 22 m | Show | |
Penn State at Pittsburgh 12:00 ET Panthers (-) over Nittany Lions- This match-up brings me to fond memories of this series which I attended once at Three Rivers Stadium when Carson Long missed three field goal attempts and he had to change his name to Carson Wide. In those times Penn State was the habitual favorite until Tony Dorsett arrived at Pitt. The dirty little secret here is the coaching abilities of the Nittany Lions while Pittsburgh has the advantage with Pat Narduzzi running the show. The fact that the Panthers are closer to a touchdown favorite as opposed to a field goal make me want to lay it here. Take PITTSBURGH! |
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09-09-16 | Louisville v. Syracuse +15 | 62-28 | Loss | -108 | 10 h 36 m | Show | |
Louisville at Syracuse 8:00 ET Orange (+) over Cardinals- How bad was it last week for over-matched NC Charlotte well, Louisville's sophomore quarterback Lamar Jackson had six touchdown passes and two scores running the ball and that was BEFORE the half. Syracuse meanwhile trounced Colgate 33-7 under new head coach Dino Babers who left Bowling Green for the Orange. I expect both clubs to have to play more defense this week and the Orange have the advantage as they return their top seven tacklers from last season. Take the points with the home field advantage. Take SYRACUSE! |
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09-08-16 | Panthers v. Broncos +3 | Top | 20-21 | Win | 100 | 11 h 31 m | Show |
Carolina at Denver 8:30 ET Broncos (+) over Panthers- My mouth has been 'watering' from the first moment I saw this match-up. It started with the Broncos favored by 3-points and I though that would never hold and I was correct. Carolina is now the favorite and the Super Bowl Champions are the underdogs. The entire free world and most of the oppressed believe that the Panthers will extract revenge. After an off-season search the Broncos settled on the guy the wanted all along at quarterback as Trevor Siemian gets the start with first-round pick Paxton Lynch holding the clipboard while Mark Sanchez is headed for his last round-up in Dallas. Don't be afraid here. Take DENVER! |
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09-05-16 | Ole Miss +6 v. Florida State | 34-45 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 55 m | Show | |
Mississippi at Florida State (Orlando) Rebels (+) over Seminoles- Both these clubs were 10-game winners last season and bring Heisman candidates into Orlando for this clash between the SEC and ACC. Florida State ranked No. 4 has junior running back Dalvin Cook who ran for 1,691 yards and 19 touchdowns last year while Mississippi is lead by senior quarterback Chad Kelly who through for 4,042 yards and ran for 500 with 10 touchdowns. The Rebels will have a lot to overcome as the Seminoles are 8-0-2 in 10 games at Camping World Stadium while Ole Miss is making their first appearance. Florida State will start a freshman at quarterback and the experience at that position will spell the difference. Take MISSISSIPPI! |
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09-04-16 | Notre Dame v. Texas +4.5 | Top | 47-50 | Win | 100 | 8 h 57 m | Show |
Notre Dame at Texas 7:30 ET Longhorns (+) over Fighting Irish- This contest may end up being the defining game for both clubs as they approach season with different aspirations. Notre Dame who 10 of their first 11 before falling against Stanford and Ohio State have aspirations to reach the NCAA football version of the Final 4. Texas on the other hand won just five games last season with their first loss at the hands Fighting Irish in Indiana 38-3 out-gaining the Longhorns 527-163. The Longhorns who have won 15 consecutive home openers closed their season with a win over Baylor and according to their coaches to improve on “offense, defense and special teams” in order to make a bowl appearance this season. Home crowd, revenge and motivation push the Horns. Take TEXAS! |
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09-03-16 | Clemson v. Auburn +8.5 | Top | 19-13 | Win | 100 | 23 h 58 m | Show |
Clemson at Auburn 9:00 ET Tigers (+) over Tigers- Just joking! Ha! Clemson who battled Alabama tooth-and-nail in the National Championship game last season only to fall short is spirited and poised to make another run at the Final 4. They have the return of dual threat quarterback Deshaun Watson passed for more then 4,000 yards and ran for over 1,000. One issue for Clemson is that they did lose seven starters on defense two of which were 1st round draft picks. Auburn leads the all-time series 34-13-2 with the last meeting in the 2012 Chick-fil-A Classic and looks to avenge that encounter. Take AUBURN! |
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09-03-16 | USC +12 v. Alabama | Top | 6-52 | Loss | -106 | 21 h 25 m | Show |
Southern Cal vs Alabama 8:00 ET (Arlington) Trojans (+) over Crimson Tide- Neither of these Top-20 clubs Alabama No. 1 or USC No. 17 have an experienced quarterback that will start the season under center. The Trojans were 8-6 last season and had to deal with coaching issues and major distractions the entire season. Clay Helton was given the job and once announced he had the job the team responded with positive energy and outlook. Expect the Tide to start the season with a bit of a hangover and for the Trojans to play tough. Take USC! |
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09-03-16 | North Carolina +3 v. Georgia | Top | 24-33 | Loss | -100 | 19 h 6 m | Show |
Georgia vs North Carolina 5:30 ET (Atlanta) Tar Heels (+) over Bulldogs- This game is considered a 'home' game for North Carolina although it is being payed in the Atlanta Georgia Dome which many figure gives Georgia the advantage. The Tar Heels who won 11 straight before losing in the ACC championship game to Clemson will be working with a Mitch Trubisky who came off the bench on numerous occasions last season going 40-of-47. New Bulldog head coach Smart comes over from National Champion Alabama where he was defensive coordinator and will have the return of running back Nick Chubb. The odds-makers in Las Vegas are giving the Tar Heel more then a punchers chance and I'll side with them. Take NORTH CAROLINA! |
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09-03-16 | LSU v. Wisconsin +11 | 14-16 | Win | 100 | 17 h 7 m | Show | |
LSU vs Wisconsin 3:30 ET Badgers (+) over Tigers- Last year after six games the nation's media did everything but award the Heisman Trophy to LSU's Leonard Fournette and here he will display his talents at Lambeau Field where legends were made. The Tigers return 17 starters but Fournette was in a walking boot last week while the Badgers will have fifth-year senior Bart Houston starting at quarterback. That is the position that haunts LSU as they haven't been able to fill that spot adequately. Take WISCONSIN! |
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09-03-16 | UCLA +3.5 v. Texas A&M | 24-31 | Loss | -115 | 17 h 1 m | Show | |
UCLA at Texas A&M 3:30 ET Bruins (+) over Aggies- The Texas A&M Aggies had plenty of turmoil at the quarterback position last season going thru three starters that are all departed. That issue has been resolved with former Oklahoma Starer Trevor Knight who was beaten out by Baker Matfield and transferred. No such problems for the Bruins who have Josh Rosen leading the way off a freshman season that saw him throw for 3,670 yards and 23 touchdowns. I give Jim Mora the advantage on the sideline and see and outright win here for the Bruins. Take UCLA! |
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09-02-16 | Kansas State +15 v. Stanford | 13-26 | Win | 100 | 11 h 47 m | Show | |
Kansas State at Stanford 9:00 ET Wildcats (+) over Cardinal- My goodness how much more of the Stanford Cardinal can I take as the pundits pumping them up as the 'Best in the West' and a Final 4 participate. I know how good Christian McCaffrey is as he returns for 'listen to this', his junior year. Coming off the Pc-12 and Rose Bowl titles the Cardinals turn to unproven quarterbacks with the departure of Kevin Hogan. Stanford has huge trends in their corner as they have won 15 straight non-conference home games and are 46-6 at Stanford Stadium since 2008. The Wildcats like the 'Pontiffs' are not experienced at quarterback but most of their experience is in their head coach Bill Snyder who always manages to field a competitive team. Kansas State's defense was on of the worst in the PAC-12 last season and Snyder has addressed that in the off-season. Experience helps with points...Take KANSAS STATE! |
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09-01-16 | Ravens v. Saints -5 | 23-14 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 21 m | Show | |
Baltimore at New Orleans 8:00 ET Saints over Ravens- These two clubs will face off in the final preseason game looking like a mirror image of each other where they are opposites as left is right and right is left. Baltimore has been impressive defeating Carolina, Indianapolis and Detroit while New Orleans is 0-3 both straight-up and ATS losing to New England, Houston and Pittsburgh. Look for a reversal here as the Ravens try and stay healthy and New Orleans looks to get something positive out of the preseason and post a home win here. Take the SAINTS! |
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09-01-16 | South Carolina v. Vanderbilt -4 | 13-10 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 18 m | Show | |
South Carolina at Vanderbilt 8:00 ET Commodores (-) over Gamecocks- In the 'old days' Vanderbilt never had a chance in this series as South Carolina has won the last three times in Nashville and seven of the last eight meetings. But, this is a different Gamecock club and the Commodores are vastly improved. With the departure of Steve Spurrier the Gamecocks have taken a serious hit in recruiting and have lost eight of their last nine road games. Will Muschamp couldn't get the job done while coaching Florida and with less talent here will struggle. Take VANDERBILT! |
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08-27-16 | Giants -2.5 v. Jets | 21-20 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 20 m | Show | |
N.Y. Giants at N.Y. Jets 7:30 ET Giants over Jets- This game traditionally goes to the Jets as they have won two of every three times that they have played over the years. The Giants have looked absolutely dismal under new head coach Ben McAdoo committing six turnovers in their opening preseason loss to the Dolphins and getting completely shutout by Buffalo last Saturday. The Jets meanwhile scraped by Jacksonville in their opener and fell to the Redskins last week in Washington. The Giants have lost eight of their last nine ATS going back to last season and need a big performance here. Take BIG BLUE! |
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08-25-16 | Cowboys v. Seahawks -5 | 17-27 | Win | 100 | 15 h 44 m | Show | |
Dallas at Seattle 10:00 ET Seahawks (-) over Cowboys- 'We' have been on the Cowboys twice already and have two wins to show for it and now they come up as a 5-point dog against Seattle who have yet to 'cover' a number. The Seahawks won on a Hail-Mary in their opener at Kansas City and were completely outplayed and are 0-2 ATS. I'm not really concerned as to who is or is not playing here because this game will be won with preparation and Pete Carroll will have the Seahawks ready. After a terrible season last year Dallas is feeling really good about two meaningly wins in the pre-season but will be sticking their head in the mouth of a lion here and get chewed-up. Take SEATTLE! |
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08-20-16 | 49ers +6 v. Broncos | 31-24 | Win | 100 | 11 h 37 m | Show | |
San Francisco at Denver 9:00 ET 49ers (+) over Broncos- Both these clubs opened their pre-season as expected as the Super Bowl Champion Broncos shutout the Bears (22-0) in Chicago and San Francisco blew their opener at home against the Texans. Denver's defense surrendered only 160 years total offense last week and will more then likely hold out their key performers Saturday. The Niners starters played well and actually had a lead over Houston until the 'replacements' took over in the second half. This game is a burden for the Broncos while the 49ers need to prove that they belong and have more incentive. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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08-19-16 | Cardinals v. Chargers -1.5 | 3-19 | Win | 100 | 13 h 27 m | Show | |
Arizona at San Diego 9:00 ET Chargers over Cardinals- Both the Cardinals and Chargers lost their preseason opener each scoring just 10 points respectively. Arizona has now failed to 'cover' in any of their past four outings including the regular season, playoffs and their 30-10 loss to Oakland last week while San Diego was pounded 27-10 at Tennessee. With questions surrounding Bruce Arinas' health Arizona will try and stay healthy as injuries have kept many of their key performers off the field. This one means so much more to the Chargers who have to establish a positive atmosphere. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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08-18-16 | Bears +3.5 v. Patriots | Top | 22-23 | Win | 100 | 11 h 42 m | Show |
Chicago at New England 8:00 ET Bears (+) over Patriots- If this game was being played during the regular season I would 'love' the Bears in this spot. They enter this contest scoreless in their opening pre-season game at home while New England scored an NFL high 34 points last week. Chicago managed just 160 yards total offense last week as they showed nothing positive against the Super Bowl champion Broncos. The the Patriots play Carolina next week and Game 3 is the one game Belichick concentrates on. Take the BEARS! |
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08-14-16 | Texans v. 49ers -3 | Top | 24-13 | Loss | -125 | 10 h 31 m | Show |
Houston at San Francisco 7:00 ET 49ers (-) over Texans- If ever a team needs to show something early it's the 49ers who are off really bad things both on and off the field in 2015. Just five wins and a quarterback controversy that parallels any other surrounded San Francisco last season as Colin Kapernick became the 30 million dollar man and then the Niners realized that he can't play quarterback at a professional level. Now they have a 'new' head coach in Chip Kelly that will reinvigorate a lifeless offense. Blaine Gabbert will see the majority of action as Kaepernick has come up with some sort of injury that will keep off the field. Houston won seven of their last nine last season and now has Brock Osweiler at QB but are pointing to their home opener next week. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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08-13-16 | Cowboys +5 v. Rams | 24-28 | Win | 100 | 12 h 40 m | Show | |
Dallas at Los Angeles Rams 8:00 ET Cowboys (+) over Rams- It is not easy for me to post the Dallas Cowboys here because to me they are a 'go against' every year in their first pre-season game. It's a game we win year after year and now I have to turn against a proven trends and take Dallas. Okay, why? Ahhh, it's just to much for me, this Rams in L.A. Thing. I know welcome back Koter but with HBO the Number 1 pick they are become the media and public darlings. Now, understanding that the NFL Pre-season does not generate the same kind of 'action' as the regular and playoff seasons but, this is a Nationally Televised game. It's the Cowboys, take DALLAS! |
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08-11-16 | Jaguars +3 v. Jets | 13-17 | Loss | -125 | 13 h 35 m | Show | |
Jacksonville at New York Jets 7:30 ET Jaguars (+) over Jets- One of the key factors during the pre-season is finding out which teams look to win during and which others look to just stay healthy and work on evaluation of personal. As Jets coach Todd Bowles said “We need to work some things out as we have a long way to go and you hope no one gets injured.” New York will play their starters just a series or two before turning play over quarterbacks to Geno Smith, Bryce Petty and Christian Hackenberg. “We just want to see who knows their assignment and decipher who can play and who can't.” Jacksonville's quarterback Blake Bortles (35 TD's and 18 Int's) insists that the Jaguars get off to a quick start including “these preseason games...We expect to come out of this game with a win.” Even though this game is just a warm-up for the Jets it has more meaning to the Jaguars. Take JACKSONVILLE! |
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06-19-16 | Cavs +5 v. Warriors | Top | 93-89 | Win | 100 | 28 h 40 m | Show |
Cleveland at Golden State 8:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Warriors- Well, we got what we wanted...a Game 7 of the NBA Finals with the biggest stars of the game facing each other in what has become a hotly contested series. With all the blowouts and non-competitive games it ends up both clubs have scored the exact number of points (something that has never happened in NBA history) as the enter the Championship game Sunday night. After Game 2 most thought the Cavaliers were dead and even more so after Game 4 as they trailed 3-1 and had to play two at Golden State. Well, what happened is LeBron James got tired of hearing all this 'shit' about who was now a better player then 'King James' and took it upon himself to 'will' this Championship for Cleveland. A win for the ages...Take the CAVALIERS! |
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06-13-16 | Cavs +6 v. Warriors | Top | 112-97 | Win | 100 | 14 h 32 m | Show |
Cleveland at Golden State 9:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Warriors- I know one thing, the Cavaliers just don't pass the 'eye test' when you see them play against the Warriors. They just don't seem as quick and just don't shoot the ball as well as Golden State. The trends here destroy Cleveland's chances as they are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 meetings at Golden State and they are 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings while the Warriors are 6-1 ATS in their last seven NBA Championship games. The Cavaliers played one game without Kevin Love and won, this time Golden State will be without Draymond Green and that will hurt the Warriors. Take the CAVALIERS! |
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06-10-16 | Warriors +2 v. Cavs | Top | 108-97 | Win | 100 | 11 h 9 m | Show |
Golden State at Cleveland 9:00 ET Warriors over Cavaliers- The questions tonight are will Kevin Love be available for tonight's Game 4 in Cleveland and will the 'real' Steph Curry show up before the series is over. Without Love the Cavaliers pounded the Warriors in Game 3 by 30-points and with Love in the line-up they looked slow and deliberate in both losses which were played in Golden State which appears to be the difference as they won the first two games by a total of 48 points at home. Golden State coach Steve Kerr called his team 'soft' after the Cavaliers out-rebounded the Warriors 60-41 in Game 3 and we will see a more aggressive team this time out. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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06-08-16 | Warriors v. Cavs +1.5 | Top | 90-120 | Win | 100 | 14 h 27 m | Show |
Golden State at Cleveland 9:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Warriors- After what I saw in Game 2 I only hope that the Cavaliers aren't as shell shocked as I am. I mean really, Cleveland put up a better fight last season without Irving and Love, who have been standing around on defense watching the Warriors run the floor. What everyone believes is that it all comes down to 'LeBron' but he just can't do it without any help. James has turned the ball over more often as he is a 'point forward' that plays the entire floor and will be involved in of the action. Coming home after getting blowout they way they did can only help. Take CLEVELAND! |
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06-05-16 | Cavs +6.5 v. Warriors | Top | 77-110 | Loss | -109 | 13 h 13 m | Show |
Cleveland at Golden State 8:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Warriors- When looking at the stats of Game 1 with Golden State winning 104-89 it is shocking to see how the Warriors were able to win by 15-points with their two Super-star shooting guards scoring only 20 points between them as the Golden State beach outscored Cleveland's reserves 45-10. The Cavaliers have now lost six straight games in this series dating back to last years playoffs. Despite the result of the first game the Cavaliers are a much better team this season then last and will come up big here. Take CLEVELAND! |
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06-02-16 | Cavs +6 v. Warriors | Top | 89-104 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 10 m | Show |
Cleveland at Golden State 9:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Warriors- The Golden State Warriors have now won 85 games this season including the playoffs and now have just one final hurdle in order to be labelled the 'Greatest NBA Season' ever. The shooting combination of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson has never been equalled and now they for the second straight year face Cleveland in the Finals. Last season the Cavaliers were without Kevin their starting center as well as Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love. The Warriors won both meetings this season which were played before Tyron Lue took over the coaching duties. Game 1...take CLEVELAND! |
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05-30-16 | Thunder +7.5 v. Warriors | Top | 88-96 | Loss | -115 | 13 h 54 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Golden State 9:00 ET Thunder (+) over Warriors- If Oklahoma City fails tonight their season will be remembered as one where they were not able to 'close' games losing 16 times with a lead in the final quarter. All season the Thunder have blown late leads including Game 6 at home when they committed six turnovers in the final five minutes all by Westbrook (4) and Durant (2). Golden State has shown their true championship colors by coming back an forcing a Game 7 after winning two elimination games and outscored OKC 63-9 from 3-point range. In both final series 12 games in the East between the Raptors and Cavs and the West Thunder and Warriors there has yet to be a game where the points came into play. (a win but non-cover). It could happen tonight. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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05-28-16 | Warriors +2.5 v. Thunder | Top | 108-101 | Win | 104 | 14 h 31 m | Show |
Golden State at Oklahoma City 9:00 ET Warriors (+) over Thunder- The Golden State Warriors were facing elimination last time out and managed to post the much needed win and once again face the same dilemma but this time in Oklahoma City. The Thunder defeated the Warriors by and average 26 points winning Games 3 & 4 inflicting their first back-to-back losses before falling at Golden State in Game 5. I unlike one of my close handicapping competitors I will take Golden State because I believe they will win here whereas he will take the Warriors with his theory that you can only get beat once if you fail. He may be right but that is a 'losers mentality.' Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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05-27-16 | Cavs -6 v. Raptors | 113-87 | Win | 100 | 12 h 52 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Toronto 8:30 ET Cavaliers (-) over Raptors- Have we seen this before? A NBA Playoff series that has been so dominated by the home teams. Yes, I know that their have been series where the home team has won every game before but has their ever been a series where the home teams won so convincingly? I don't think so! Cleveland leads the series with three big home wins the last a 116-78 thrashing on Wednesday. The Raptors have defeated the Cavaliers four straight times at home this season and yet Cleveland is favored once again on the road. This time the Cavs measure up. Take CLEVELAND! |
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05-26-16 | Thunder v. Warriors -7 | 111-120 | Win | 100 | 13 h 32 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at Golden State 9:00 ET Warriors (-) over Thunder- Well, Russell Westbrook may not be a 'Superstar' but he sure has been dominating the league's reining two-time MVP in the NBA Western Conference Finals. Westbrook has out-performed Stephen Curry on the court by a wide margin as he leads him in points 27.3-24.3, rebounds 6.5-5.5, assists 11.8-4.5 ans steals 3.8-2.0. Golden State suffered back-to-back losses for the first time this season and they are failing the 'eye-test' by a wide margin. Returning home should give Golden State a much needed 'shot in the arm' so to speak as the return to the winning column. Take the WARRIORS! |
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05-25-16 | Raptors +11 v. Cavs | 78-116 | Loss | -115 | 13 h 35 m | Show | |
Toronto at Cleveland 8:30 ET Raptors (+) over Cavaliers- Confidence is such a critical factor in sports and most athletes mind set is so fragile that it changes quickly without much notice. The Toronto Raptors are now full of confidence after winning the last two at home over the Cavaliers and have drawn even (2-2) in the East finals. They have now defeated Cleveland four straight times at home but have lost badly all three games played in the Hall of Rock city. Toronto is 2-6 on the road this post-season but will most likely have center Jonas Valanciunas ready to play for the first time in this series will aid Bismack Biyombo in grabbing the ball off the boards. This time it's the RAPTORS! |
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05-24-16 | Warriors v. Thunder +2 | Top | 94-118 | Win | 100 | 13 h 17 m | Show |
Golden State at Oklahoma City 9:00 ET Thunder (+) over Warriors- The Golden State Warriors believe it or not are in a familiar place as they trail the Thunder 2-1 in this best-of-seven series a place they were in twice last season on their way to the NBA Championship. Ordinary I like to 'play' on a team that lost the previous game by 20 or more points in the playoffs especially when they are trailing in a series but, and this is huge, the Warriors may have lost their 'mojo.' Golden State is 12-0 following a loss this season and yet the 'line' tells me they might be in trouble again. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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05-23-16 | Cavs v. Raptors +6.5 | Top | 99-105 | Win | 100 | 13 h 47 m | Show |
Cleveland at Toronto 8:30 ET Raptors (+) over Cavaliers- Can a team look much different after returning home then the Toronto Raptors who lost the first two games by a combined 50 points and rebounded and posted a denominate victory upon returning home. We saw a bit of this when the Thunder stormed back against the Spurs but OKC can play and we know it but most don't think much of the Raptors. The Raptors cleaned the boards in Game 3 as Bismack Biyomobo set a franchise playoff record with 26 rebounds and received better play from their All-Star guards. With their added confidence and the fact that they have now defeated the Cavaliers three times at home without a loss this season. Take TORONTO! |
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05-22-16 | Warriors v. Thunder +3.5 | Top | 105-133 | Win | 100 | 12 h 27 m | Show |
Golden State at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET Thunder (+) over Warriors- After getting their 'split' in California the Thunder need another split in the next two games when they host to maintain home court advantage. Oklahoma City played Game 2 like they knew it didn't matter after they had already posted a win in Game 1. The question is can they just turn it back on just because they are playing at home where they were 36-11. The truth of the matter is that the Warriors have a better road record 36-9 including the playoffs. But golden State is 0-3-1 ATS in their last four meetings in OKC and the Thunder are 5-0 ATS in their last five games following a straight-up loss. Take the THUNDER! |
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05-21-16 | Cavs v. Raptors +6.5 | 84-99 | Win | 100 | 13 h 41 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Toronto 8:30 ET Raptors (+) over Cavaliers- The Cleveland Cavaliers have shown a dominated in the Eastern Conference payoffs that has never been experienced before. The Cavaliers have won 10 straight Eastern Conference games this season and 17 straight over the past two seasons an NBA record. They have dominated the Raptors the first two games of the East Finals winning by an average 25 points. Toronto returns home where they are 38-11 and have defeated Cleveland twice during the regular season. We are all aware of the Raptors guards struggles but upon returning home I expect the shooting averages of Kyle Lowey (1-of-15 from 3-point range) and DeMar DeRozan to improve enough to 'cover.' Take TORONTO! |
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05-19-16 | Raptors +12 v. Cavs | 89-108 | Loss | -101 | 14 h 38 m | Show | |
Toronto at Cleveland 8:35 ET Raptors (+) over Cavaliers- The Cavaliers are just cruising through the East during the playoffs posting nine straight wins with seven 'covers.' The Raptors who only got past Miami (4-2) in the last round only because of injuries to the Heat's Hassan Whiteside who they had no answer for inside. We are all aware that Toronto run it's offense through their All-Star (? really) guards Lowry and DeRozan and they just can't compete with the Cavaliers 'Big-3.' Still after losing Game 1 by a franchise record 31 points the Raptors will bounce back. Take TORONTO! |
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05-18-16 | Thunder +8.5 v. Warriors | 91-118 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 19 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at Golden State 9:00 ET Thunder over Warriors- It was the same old story for the first half in Game 1 as Golden State bolted out to a 13-point lead. The second half was a totally different scene as the Warriors stopped moving the ball and started hanging out and just started taking jump shots and started missing jump shots. Oklahoma City didn't play all that well either as both Durant and Westbrook had terrible shooting nights but the Warriors were even worse scoring just 42 points in the second half 14 in the fourth quarter after posting 60 in the first half. OKY has a renewed confidence and Golden State is beginning to 'think.' Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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05-17-16 | Raptors +10.5 v. Cavs | 84-115 | Loss | -108 | 13 h 36 m | Show | |
Toronto at Cleveland 8:30 ET Raptors (+) over Cavaliers- If you were as impressed with the Raptors series win over Miami you don't believe they have a chance against Cleveland who is 8-0 in the playoffs. The Cavaliers enter this encounter with nine days rest and although they will be rested and as healthy as they've been all season they haven't been in 'game conditions' and they know that they can cruise here. Toronto's confidence is building and they actually won two of the three regular-season meetings with Lowry averaging 31-points. The Cavaliers set all kinds of three-point shooting records for playoffs in their series against Atlanta. Look for the Raptors to shore up here. Take TORONTO! |
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05-16-16 | Thunder v. Warriors -7.5 | 108-102 | Loss | -106 | 14 h 3 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at Golden State 9:00 ET Warriors (-) over Thunder- Remember what everyone (most) thought when the Spurs blew out Oklahoma City in Game 1 of their series by 32 points. Most thought the Thunder were 'dead in the water' as they looked so bad. Well, now five games later they look so good. I believe that after they way that they beat San Antonio I can only expect a small let-down here. I mean OKC has shown that they can lose Game 1 on the road and still win a series. The Warriors are 45-2 at home and have a well rested Stephen Curry. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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05-15-16 | Heat v. Raptors -4.5 | 89-116 | Win | 100 | 8 h 1 m | Show | |
Miami at Toronto 3:30 ET Raptors (-) over Heat- The Miami has pulled out all stop while taking this series to seven games as they are without both their big men as Chris Bosh and Hassan Whiteside are sidelined. Coach Eric Spoelstra has done an incredible job keeping this club together while going small in Game 6 also sitting both power forwards Amar'e Stoudemire and Udonis Haslem on the bench. The result was four guards that have Toronto guards DeMar De(Frozen) and kyle Lowry heads spinning. The Raptors will also be without their center Jonas Valanciunas but Bismack Biyombo has picked up the slack. I like the Raptors to make it to their first conference finals. Take TORONTO! |
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05-13-16 | Raptors +4 v. Heat | Top | 91-103 | Loss | -107 | 12 h 35 m | Show |
Toronto at Miami 8:00 ET Raptors (+) over Heat- It has become obvious that the Raptors are a virtual two-man team as their All-star guards Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan control their fate. Both clubs are beset with injuries as Toronto has lost center Jonas Valanciunas for the series, DeMarre Carroll has a wrist contusion and DeRozan (who was DeFozen until has last performance) is playing with a bad thumb. Miami of course is without Chris Bosh and Hassan Whiteside is out with a sprained knee and Luol Deng is under going a MRI on his wrist. These injuries seem to affect the Heat more. Take TORONTO! |
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05-11-16 | Blazers +13 v. Warriors | 121-125 | Win | 100 | 15 h 30 m | Show | |
Portland at Golden State 10:30 ET Trailblazers (+) over Warriors- Well, there is not much more the Trailblazers can do except actually win one of these games in which they have 17-or-18 point second half leads. With or without now Two-time reining MVP Stephen Curry Golden State just runs their opponents off the floor. Portland does have two outstanding guard Damian Lillard and C.J McCollum who can run with the Warriors and will not quit but the talent level falls after that. Portland will do what they can just to 'cover.' Take the TRAILBLAZERS! |
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05-11-16 | Heat v. Raptors -4 | Top | 91-99 | Win | 100 | 12 h 52 m | Show |
Miami at Toronto 8:00 ET Raptors (-) over Heat- I don't know if we can say that this is a well played series but it certainly is one that has been closely contested. In the four games that have been played three have gone into overtime and the other contest was decided by one-point. Miami without center Hassan Whiteside put pressure on the Raptors guards DeRozan (injured thumb) and Lowry who have lost their shooting touch but return to the Air Canada Center where Toronto is 36-11. The are just 22-24 on the road and fall tonight. Take the RAPTORS! |
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05-10-16 | Thunder +7 v. Spurs | Top | 95-91 | Win | 100 | 12 h 9 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at San Antonio 8:00 ET Thunder (+) over Spurs- Well, it has now come down to the 'Best 2-of-3' series as the Thunder and Spurs have split each of their two home games. In Game 4 Kevin Durant had 41 points and it looked like all-time great Tin Duncan looked slow and was ineffective on the court failing to score a point and grabbing just three rebounds with zero assists. He is averaging 3,o points and 3.8 rebounds this series and while the Spurs had their best record in franchise history the playoffs are a different animal. Take the points and OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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05-09-16 | Warriors v. Blazers +4.5 | 132-125 | Loss | -101 | 14 h 9 m | Show | |
Golden State at Portland 10:30 ET Trailblazers (+) over Warriors- Under normal circumstances I would love to bounce back with Golden State even without Stephen Curry but the fact is only two players scored more then 10 points (Thompson 35, Green 37) for the Warriors in Game 3 and Portland is undefeated at home in the playoffs. One huge position for the visitor is that they have owned the Portland (Blazers only team with 2 wins over Warriors) and are 20-7 ATS in the last 27 meetings. Tonight it's...PORTLAND! |
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05-09-16 | Raptors v. Heat -5.5 | Top | 87-94 | Win | 100 | 12 h 53 m | Show |
Toronto at Miami 8:00 ET Raptors (+) over Heat- Okay, we posted the Raptors as our 'Best' and they won outright, now the question is, has Kyle Lowry who scored 29 of his 33 points in the second half of Game 3 has really found his shooting touch or was that just an anomaly. But, more importantly to the Heat is the question of Hassan Whiteside who left six minutes into Game 3 and it might be too much for the Heat to overcome. Then again, making this a 'guard play' style games puts the ball in the hands of Dwayne Wade, Joe Johnson and Goran Dragic who led the team in scoring the first two games. With Miami cutting their turnovers down in-half at home they have a chance to win. Take...MIAMI! |
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05-08-16 | Spurs v. Thunder +1.5 | 97-111 | Win | 100 | 11 h 18 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET Thunder (+) over Spurs- All season long the Thunder have had problems blowing four quarter leads and Friday night they let Game 3 slip away in the final moments and now trail the Spurs 2-1. Russell Westbrook may have scored 31 points but was a dismal 10-of-31 shooting alone with five turnovers that spelled the difference when it was all done. San Antonio who set a franchise record for wins have lost to Oklahoma City three times this season and tonight will be the fourth. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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05-08-16 | Cavs v. Hawks +6 | Top | 100-99 | Win | 100 | 7 h 58 m | Show |
Cleveland at Atlanta 3:30 ET Hawks (+) over Indians- Last season the Cavaliers swept Atlanta four straight in the playoffs and it looks like they are about to do it again. Cleveland who swept the Pistons for the third straight time before the Hawks have it working everywhere as they are setting 3-point shooting record almost every time out. Aside from the 3-pointers the Hawks are getting killed on the boards as they hauled down just 28 rebounds while the Cavaliers had 55. Look for huge efforts from the home team and for them to keep this contest within the number. Take ATLANTA! |
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05-07-16 | Warriors v. Blazers +4 | 108-120 | Win | 100 | 12 h 56 m | Show | |
Golden State at Portland 8:30 ET Trailblazers (+) over Warriors- The Portland Trailblazers have no realistic chance to win this series especially the way the let Game 2 slip away leading by 17 in the second half (11 entering the 4th quarter) and didn't even manage to 'cover' the number as they were beaten by 11 points getting 9½. Golden State's Stephen Curry is questionable but most likely will rest at least this contest. The key to the Blazers is their guard play and C.J. McCollum is struggling from 3-point range making just 1-of-9 in the series and Damian Lillard when scoreless is the final quarter after putting up 25 in the first three. At home the Blazers will shot better. Take PORTLAND! |
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05-07-16 | Raptors +6 v. Heat | Top | 95-91 | Win | 100 | 8 h 19 m | Show |
Toronto at Miami 5:00 ET Raptors (+) over Heat- The Toronto Raptors consider themselves to be very lucky to split the first two home games of this series both of which went overtime. The storyline nation wide is the in ability of the Raptor guards Kyle Lowry and DeMar Rozan to make shots especially 3-pointers. Lowry is 10 of 35 from the floor in the first two games from anywhere and DeRozan isn't much better at 33.7%. The Heat seemed to be in control most of Game 2 but turnovers were their downfall which says at least Toronto is playing defense. Enough defense to keep this one close. Take the RAPTORS! |
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05-06-16 | Spurs v. Thunder +2.5 | Top | 100-96 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 38 m | Show |
San Antonio at Oklahoma City 9:35 ET Thunder (+) over Spurs- After San Antonio's trouncing of the Thunder in Game 1 most could see a way Oklahoma City could possibly win this series. Well, Game 2 happened and now most expect the Spurs to rebound of a game that they 'gave away.' The storyline on offense has not been Kevin Durant or Russell Westbrook but of the Spurs LaMarcus Aldridge who has scored 38 and 41 points while shooting 33-of-44. The season series is now at four wins each with the Thunder gaining the home court advantage here. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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05-06-16 | Cavs v. Hawks +3 | Top | 121-108 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 2 m | Show |
Cleveland at Atlanta 7:00 ET Hawks (+) over Cavaliers- After what we saw in Game 2 I wouldn't be surprised if the Cavaliers just sweep their way through this series. But, I can't let one game be of such influence to keep me away from 'my' side. Atlanta lost by 25 123-98 the same number of 3-pointers Cleveland made on Wednesday. The Hawks were swept (4-0) by the Cavaliers in last season's NBA Playoffs and hope the return home and a little tighter defense will slow down the Cavs. I'm betting on it! Take ATLANTA! |
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05-05-16 | Heat +4.5 v. Raptors | Top | 92-96 | Win | 100 | 14 h 32 m | Show |
Miami at Toronto 8:00 ET Heat (+) over Raptors- They may have let the Raptors back in it in Game 1 but the Heat managed win dominate in overtime for the outright win 102-96. Miami has decided to go the rest of the way without Chris Bosh and that is actually a good thing. Well, I do think if he played that he's help but this way everybody knows they have to do it without him. Do you really what to put your trust in this Toronto team? A team that has a history of falling right out of the playoffs. Most would expect the Raptors will bounce back I don't think they will. Take MIAMI! |