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01-05-22 | North Carolina v. Notre Dame +2.5 | Top | 73-78 | Win | 100 | 10 h 37 m | Show |
North Carolina at Notre Dame 9:00 ET Fighting Irish (+) over Tar Heels- After slow starts to the season both of these clubs have picked up their play as North Carolina is 3-0 in true road games and have won 7-of-8 while the Fighting Irish are 5-0 SU at home. Notre Dame (7-5) has won their last three and 4-of-5 but are 2-7 ATS in their last nine home games ATS. This is just a game the Irish should be primed for although they are 4-15 ATS in their last 19 games overall. Take NOTRE DAME! |
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01-05-22 | Texas Tech +4 v. Iowa State | 47-51 | Push | 0 | 9 h 17 m | Show | |
Texas Tech at Iowa State 9:00 ET Red Raiders (+) over Cyclones- Looks like 'we' will need a turn-about in this contest if 'we' are to come out with a victory. Texas Tech take to the road for just the second time in 12 games played and they are 0-1 in true road games losing at Providence 72-68 on Dec. 1. Iowa State, meanwhile is 9-1 SU at home with their lone loss on New Year's Day to No. 1 Baylor 77-72. There will be a huge difference in styles as the Red Raiders are averaging 78.2 PPG while the Cyclone defense allows just 57.7 PPG. State is just 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games as home favorites. Take TEXAS TECH! |
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01-05-22 | Creighton v. Villanova -10.5 | 41-75 | Win | 100 | 9 h 42 m | Show | |
Creighton at Villanova 8:30 ET Wildcats (-) over Blue Jays- Here is Villanova 9-4 and still ranked No. 19 and I believe that even with four losses the Wildcats are given respect because nine of their 13 games have been played on the road. One of their losses came at Creighton three weeks ago and the Wildcats are ready to get a bit of revenge here as they are 5-1 ATS in their last six as home favorites. Creighton is just 4-9 ATS in their last 13 road games and 2-5 ATS after an ATS win. Take VILLANOVA! |
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01-05-22 | Warriors v. Mavs +5 | Top | 82-99 | Win | 100 | 4 h 38 m | Show |
Golden State at Dallas 7:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Warriors- Ok, a little different but basically the same thing here as with the Steelers salute to Big Ben they 'play' for their guy and win. Tonight, on exhibit in Dallas tonight where one of rie own is being honored. Adam Silver among other will be present as the No. 41 jersey of Dirk Nowitzki is being retired. Emotion may play a part of the play as both teams enter playing well but the Warriors are 3-7-1 ATS in the last 11 games following a straight up win and just 2-8 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Take DALLAS! |
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01-05-22 | VCU +3.5 v. Dayton | 53-52 | Win | 100 | 7 h 27 m | Show | |
Virginia Commonwealth at Dayton 7:00 ET Rams (+) over Flyers- These two Atlantic-10 clubs are both defensive clubs that are limited on the offensive end of the floor. VCU allows just 56.7 PPG ranking 5th in the nation while Dayton is not as impressive allowing 64.4 PPG but still a decent number. Although this is a favorite (8-3 ATS) and home team series (10-1 ATS) the Rams can break through all that as they are 5-0 ATS in their last five road games and the Flyers are 2-5 ATS as home favorites. Take VCU! |
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01-05-22 | Pittsburgh v. Louisville -12 | 72-75 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 3 m | Show | |
Pittsburgh at Louisville 7:00 ET Cardinals (-) over Panthers- Hey guys, I'm not kidding here but this 8-5 ATS team, the Pitt Panthers may be the worst Big East team to suit up this year. The Panthers score just 61.2 PPG ranking 338 and have lost to The Citadel, Monmouth and U. Maryland Baltimore County. Louisville is already 3-0 in conference play and the home team is series 4-1 ATS and the favorites own this series going 10-3 ATS in the last 13 meetings. The Cardinals like to beat on the little guy as they are 19-9-1 ATS against teams with losing records. Take LOUISVILLE! |
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01-04-22 | LSU +7.5 v. Kansas State | Top | 20-42 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 26 m | Show |
Chip's Hotline Texas Bowl Winner Las Vegas Hilton Champion, 'Big Game Player' and Handicapping Award winner Chip Chirimbes was 3-1-1 New Year's Day including his EIGHTH straight 'Highest-Rated' Megabucks Game of Year release with Georgia (-7.5) 37-11 over Michigan on Saturday. Chip is now 12-2 84% with his last 14 'Highest-Rated' NCAA Megabucks releases. Tuesday, Chip is releasing a Vegas Hotline winner in the Texas Bowl between LSU and Kansas State. Get it for only $39! L.S.U. vs Kansas State 9:00 ET Wildcats (-) over Tigers- There are just two many questions surrounding the LSU program right now including players availability along with coaches coming and going among others. Offensive line coach Brad Davis will serve as interim coach replacing 2-years removed National Champion Ed Orgeron and starting quarterback Max Johnson has transferred and his backup is questionable. Kansas State has sixth year QB Skylar Thompson leading the attack and looking for his first bowl victory. Their last time out I labeled LSU as my SEC Game of the Year a 27-24 OUTRIGHT winner over Texas A&M. With all that happening around them the Tigers still have bite as they are 6-0 ATS against the Big-12 and they are 5-1 ATS in their last six bowl games and it is the SEC versus the Big-12. Take LOUISIANA STATE! Chip's 'Called' 2021 NCAA FT Games of the Year 8-0 100% 10/10 Georgia vs Alabama........................... |
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01-04-22 | Providence v. Marquette -117 | 56-88 | Win | 100 | 9 h 27 m | Show | |
Providence at Marquette 9:00 ET Warriors over Friars- The Golden Eagles have dropped four straight including home losses to Connecticut and to Creighton 75-69 in overtime and are now 8-6 on the season. No. 17 Providence is 13-1 winning their last eight with their lone loss coming at Virginia in November. What bothers me here because I like the underdog is that the favorite is 20-7 ATS in the last 27 meetings but, I am sure the circumstances have not been the same in most cases. Here come the Friars ranked and rolling along finding themselves less than a distance shot favorite. Too easy...take MARQUETTE! |
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01-04-22 | Vanderbilt +7.5 v. Arkansas | 75-74 | Win | 100 | 9 h 14 m | Show | |
Vanderbilt at Arkansas 8:30 ET Commodores over Razorbacks – Moving in different directions Vanderbilt won their last three games before the New Year break while the Razorbacks have lost 3-of-4. The Commodores make it the Final in the Diamond Head Classic in Hawaii but the game had to be cancelled when Stanford claimed sickly and they have had 12 days off. Vandy gets the best of the number when on the road and are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 away games and 16-6-4 ATS in their last 26 games. Take VANDERBILT! |
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01-04-22 | Suns v. Pelicans +7.5 | 123-110 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 30 m | Show | |
Phoenix at New Orleans 8:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Suns- Because of the health protocols Phoenix has been playing short-handed but with four players down it didn't stop them from trouncing the Hornets in Charlotte as they finish a three game trip that started with a loss at Boston on New Year's Eve and they have dropped 3-of-5 overall. The Pelicans have been spotty but are 4-1 ATS in their last five home games and 7-3 ATS as their last 10 as home underdogs. Suns just 2-5 ATS after a 10-point win. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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01-04-22 | Kentucky v. LSU -2 | Top | 60-65 | Win | 100 | 8 h 18 m | Show |
Kentucky at L.S.U. 7:00 ET Tigers over Wildcats- Kentucky off a big Tubby Smith honoring last Friday crushed under-manned High Point 92-48 and it says two things and that is the Wildcats like to beat up on the little guy and Tubby Smith's better days are behind him. Shooting 60% against that talent level is no go great accomplishment as they embark on just their second true road game of the season. In their first road attempt at Notre Dame (We win Megabucks) they lost outright 66-62 as a 5-point favorite and the same should happen here tonight as they are 1-7-1 ATS in their last nine road games. Tigers are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 home games. Take LOUISIANA STATE! |
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01-04-22 | Illinois v. Minnesota +7 | 76-53 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 5 m | Show | |
Illinois at Minnesota 7;00 ET Golden Gophers (+) over Fighting Illini- Illinois was ranked, I think they were ranked, yes I'm sure they were ranked and I posted on and against them when they played Iowa and Arizona and won them both. The Fighting Illini are 1-4 ATS in their last five games as road favorites and 1-5 ATS when playing against teams with 60% or better winning percentage. Add that the Golden Gophers are 5-1 ATS in their last six games as underdogs and the home team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Take MINNESOTA! |
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01-04-22 | Florida State +1.5 v. Wake Forest | Top | 54-76 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 57 m | Show |
Florida State at Wake Forest 7:00 ET Seminoles (+) over Demon Deacons- It's difficult to gage just how good some of these college teams are right now or how good they should be right now as the virus has slowed down a number of programs. One of which is Florida State as they had 17 days of inaction and at 7-4 SU and it is hard to be impressed. Wake Forest at 11-3 SU should be by all rights a much bigger favorite at home where they are 8-0 SU and 5-2 ATS as favorites. To compound the strangeness of this low 'price' the Seminoles are 0-7 ATS in their last seven road games. I think that this one smells and look for the Deacons to get scalped by the Seminoles! Take FLORIDA STATE! |
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01-03-22 | Wolves +4 v. Clippers | Top | 122-104 | Win | 100 | 12 h 3 m | Show |
Minnesota at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET Timberwolves (+) over Clippers- The Timberwolves are beginning to look like a real basketball team after years of ineptitude but a recent swoon losing five of six has them under .500 again. Los Angeles is off a win over Brooklyn Saturday night as a 13-point underdog and return home winning 2-of-3 on the road. Minnesota is 5-0-1 ATS in their last six games as road dogs and 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall. The Clippers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 home games and 2-8 ATS as favorites. Take MINNESOTA! |
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01-03-22 | Hawks -5.5 v. Blazers | 131-136 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 24 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Portland 10:00 ET Hawks (-) over Trailblazers- With COVID affecting and infecting both these clubs the 'lines' have jumped beyond the norms. Atlanta still have five players in protocol and will be without coach Nate McMillan while Portland with be without their dynamic guard duo of Lillard and McCollum along with four others in protocol. The Trailblazers are in a funk and have lost four straight and 14 of 17 and are 1-8 ATS in their last nine home games. Take ATLANTA! |
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01-03-22 | Browns +2.5 v. Steelers | Top | 14-26 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 60 m | Show |
Cleveland at Pittsburgh 8:15 ET Browns (+) over Steelers- With Cincinnati winning the AFC North a pair of also ran who still have playoff hopes clash in Pittsburgh. Cleveland (8-7) was the favorite in the division before the season began has dropped their last two games both by two points while the Steelers are still alive at 7-7-1. Pittsburgh has gone 2-4-1 SU in their last seven games and I believe that that are the imposter. Although the Browns are 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings but the underdogs is also 4-1 ATS in the last five meets. The Steel Curtain has been exposed as the Steelers are 1-8 ATS as home favorites. Take CLEVELAND! |
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01-03-22 | Hornets +2.5 v. Wizards | 121-124 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 28 m | Show | |
Charlotte at Washington 7:00 ET Hornets (+) over Wizards- Washington is playing tough but just not able to close the deal while the Hornets are buzzing with offense ranked No. 2 in the NBA with 114.7 PPG. Charlotte was crushed by the Sun Sunday ending a 3-game win streak and is 7-1 ATS after a SU loss, while the Wizards' loss (but covered) against Chicago at the final horn Saturday. The Wiz are just 2-7 ATS as home favorites and are 0-5 ATS in the last five meetings. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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01-02-22 | Suns v. Hornets +2.5 | 133-99 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 32 m | Show | |
Phoenix at Charlotte 7:00 ET Hornets (+) over Suns- It happens to all professional teams and it appears to be happening to Phoenix right now as they have hit a bit of a lull. Teams no matter how good or bad have streaks where they are just not in sync and that is happening to the Suns right now as they have lost 3-of-4 and this off course after an 18-game winning streak. Part of the problem is that the Suns have between five and seven player on and off the COVID list. Charlotte is 10-1 ATS in their last 11 home games and are 5-2 ATS against the Suns in the last seven meetings. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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01-02-22 | Heat v. Kings +4 | 113-115 | Win | 100 | 7 h 23 m | Show | |
COVID Game of the Week! Miami at Sacramento 6:00 ET Kings (+) over Heat- On Friday, the Heat, despite missing seven players due to COVID protocol, returned to the court and beat the host Houston Rockets, 120-110. Miami signed Mario Chalmers and Chris Silva to 10-day contracts on Friday in order to have enough players to meet the NBA's requirements. Besides the COVID list, the Heat is also without two-time All-Star Victor Oladipo (quadriceps); one-time All-Star Bam Adebayo (thumb surgery) as well as role players Dewayne Dedmon (knee); Markieff Morris (neck); and KZ Okpala (wrist). Take SACRAMENTO! |
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01-02-22 | Pacers +3.5 v. Cavs | Top | 104-108 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 13 m | Show |
Indiana at Cleveland 6:10 ET Pacers (+) over Cavaliers- The surprising Cavaliers are facing their first tough stretch as they have dropped their last three after reaching a season high 7-games over .500 their best standing since LeBron left. Indiana is also on a three game slide and are off a 108-106 buzzer beating loss to Chicago Friday night but are happy to be in Cleveland. The Pacers have won the last five meetings SU and are 23-10-3 ATS in the last 36 meetings and 14-5 ATS in their last 19 games as underdogs. Take INDIANA! |
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01-02-22 | Cardinals +6.5 v. Cowboys | 25-22 | Win | 101 | 9 h 43 m | Show | |
Arizona at Dallas 4:25 ET Cardinals (+) over Cowboys- Okay, now I saw why they mored the Rams/Ravens to a 1pm start as they moved this Waterloo Game in week 16. Arizona who started so fast winning their first seven are stumbling before the playoffs are now seeded fifth. Dallas has clinched the East but has some stay healthy while waiting for No. 1 seed Green Bay to fall (fat chance). If the Red Birds don't win here I truly think that that are 'done' and I have many close to me that have been saying it for weeks. To me, if they can't pit it together here then they are 'done.' Take ARIZONA! |
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01-02-22 | Indiana v. Penn State +4 | 58-61 | Win | 100 | 6 h 59 m | Show | |
Indiana at Penn State 4:00 ET Nittany Lions (+) over Hoosiers- Virus issues have put both of these schools on the shelf for a while as Penn State hasn't played since December 11 in an 80-84 loss at Michigan State and Indiana last played on December 22 a 79-61 win over Northern Kentucky. The Hoosiers have yet to win a road game (0-2) and are 1-7-1 ATS in their last nine road games overall. Add that the home team is 5-2-1 ATS in the last eight meetings. Take PENN STATE! |
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01-02-22 | Michigan State v. Northwestern +2 | Top | 73-67 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 21 m | Show |
Michigan State at Northwestern 2:00 ET Wildcats (+) over Spartans- No. 10 Michigan State is on a six-game wining streak and has been playing short-handed because of virus protocols but will be a full strength for the first time in two weeks. Northwestern hasn't played since their 90-50 win on December 20 against Ill-Springfield and are 1-0 in Big Ten action. The Wildcats are 6-0 SU at home and the home team is 6-0 ATS in their series. Spartans don't like the Sunday routine going 1-5 ATS in their last six at the weeks end. Take NORTHWESTERN! |
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01-02-22 | UCF +4.5 v. SMU | Top | 60-72 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 12 m | Show |
Central Florida at S.M.U. 2:00 ET Knights (+) over Mustangs- Central Florida has won five-in-a-row including an 85-71 Megabucks win for 'us' last time out over Michigan. The Knights showed great poise in over-coming a 12-point second half deficit out scoring the Wolverines 53-27 over the final 15 minutes in Orlando and on the road UCF is 7-2 ATS in their last nine. SMU has won seven straight with five straight ATS wins but are just 4-10 ATS in their last 14 home games. Take CENTRAL FLORIDA! |
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01-02-22 | Eagles v. Washington Football Team +5 | Top | 20-16 | Win | 100 | 6 h 40 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Washington 1:00 ET Swampers (+) over Eagles- Yes the Eagles are soaring winning five of their last six and they currently hold the final NFC playoff spot at 8-7. During that streak they faced four back-up QB's, Zach Wilson and Teddy Bridgewater. Washington will present a dual challenge as Taylor Heinicke and Kyle Allen will share the quarterback duties. At 6-9 the Football Team still has a shot at the playoffs and they remember how they got in the playoffs last season (Philly laid down) and this year they can beat Philadelphia on merit. Take WASHINGTON! |
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01-02-22 | Rams v. Ravens +6.5 | 20-19 | Win | 100 | 5 h 26 m | Show | |
L.A. Rams at Baltimore 1:00 ET Ravens (+) over Rams- I can't not do it...I can not pass on the Ravens here no matter who their quarterback may be. To start with why has been this game been moved from a 4:25 ET start to 1:00pm. I would say that if I am a Ravens fan I could be happier as west coast teams play early games on the east coast don't fare very well. I would not quit on these Black Birds as they fly highest when the least is expected of them. Rams are 0-3-1 ATS in the last four meetings and Ravens are 15-5-1 ATS in last 21 games as underdogs. Take BALTIMORE! |
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01-01-22 | Warriors v. Jazz -4.5 | Top | 123-116 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 3 m | Show |
Golden State at Utah 9:10 ET Jazz (-) over Warriors- I feel like I'm going to the dentist each time I play against Golden State because I'm in fear that I will get 'drilled' by the best shooter I have ever seen and that of course is Steph Curry. I mean really how can you play against him...I know, get his teammates riled about some obscure issue and Draymond Green a great player but a rabble rouser and has his mates concerned with the rescheduling of postponed games. Meanwhile, Utah has won six straight and aims to continue their fine play against the warriors going 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings. Take UTAH! |
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01-01-22 | Baylor +1.5 v. Ole Miss | 21-7 | Win | 100 | 23 h 53 m | Show | |
Sugar Bowl, New Orleans, Louisiana 8:45 ET Baylor vs Mississippi Bears (+) over Rebels- Baylor is going to try and run the ball and they should be able to if all goes to Hoyle. The Bears run for 215 yards a game and Mississippi's defense allows 183 YPG ranking them 102 in the nation against the run. But, what the Rebels do have is an offense that averages 507 YPG which is 4th nationally. The Bears are 15-5 ATS in their last 20 games as underdogs and are 43-21 ATS in their last 64 games against winning teams. As successful as Mississippi is they are only 3-10 ATS on field turf but still 6-1-1 ATS in their last eight bowl games. Take BAYLOR! |
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01-01-22 | Clippers v. Nets -12 | 120-116 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 24 m | Show | |
L.A. Clippers at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Nets (-) over Clippers- Despite having the best record in the Eastern Conference Brooklyn's play by most accounts have been inconsistent not that with all the traffic and drama surrounding their Diva's actions. But, their no questioning their talent just their motivation at times and their fragile egos. The Clippers are a mess as once again start players have taken to lay-back LA genre and now to New York City where they eat Californian's for lunch and the Nets will chow down on the Clippers here. Over the past two weeks, almost the entire Nets roster entered the protocol, forcing the team to scramble to fill roster spots and resulting in three postponements. One of the hardest-hit teams the Brooklyn Nets and will be at relatively full strength Saturday night. Take BROOKLYN! |
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01-01-22 | Bulls v. Wizards +2 | 120-119 | Win | 100 | 9 h 0 m | Show | |
Chicago at Washington 7:00 ET Wizards (+) over Bulls- Both of these clubs have been dealing with COVID issues as the Wizards welcome the return of Bradley Beal form protocol. Chicago despite their issues (Lonzo Ball is out) have won six straight games while Washington is off a win at Cleveland. The Bulls have been point spread wonders and are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 games as favorites 8-1 ATS in their last nine trips to DC but, they hate Saturday's going 14-29 ATS while the Wiz are 5-1 ATS on Saturday's. Take WASHINGTON! |
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01-01-22 | Utah +4.5 v. Ohio State | Top | 45-48 | Win | 100 | 19 h 10 m | Show |
Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA 5:00 ET Utah vs Ohio State Utes (+) over Buckeyes- Does The Ohio State University really even want to be here! I mean they never even go to the Big Ten Championship game lost to Michigan to close their regular season and end up with the consolation prize the Rose Bowl which is pretty good if you represent the Big Ten as champions and not as also rans. Utah closed the season in a flurry and hammered an Oregon team twice that beaten the Buckeyes in their season opener. OSU lead the nation in total offense (551 YPG) and the Utes strength is their No. 13 ranked defense allowing just 317 YPG. There has been too much time between games for offenses to remain sharp. The numbers (stats) will mean nothing here, what will matters is the players incentive and I don't believe that the Buckeyes have it. Take UTAH! |
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01-01-22 | Providence v. DePaul +1.5 | 70-53 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 18 m | Show | |
Providence at DePaul 3:00 ET Blue Demons (+) over Friars- At 12-1 and winners of their last seven games Providence is starting to receive attention especially after their back-to-back wins over Seton Hall and Connecticut. Traveling to Chicago to play DePaul who appears to be revived after years of doldrums the Friars have a 34-13 all-time series edge. The Blue Demons dropped both meetings last year including a 70-62 loss in the Big east tourney but the underdogs is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings. With the history of this series this 'line' seems awful short and the Friars are 3-13 ATS as road favorites. Take DEPAUL! |
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01-01-22 | Kentucky v. Iowa +3 | 20-17 | Push | 0 | 15 h 16 m | Show | |
Citrus Bowl, Orlando, Florida 1:00 ET Kentucky vs Iowa Wildcats over Hawkeyes- This one has me a bit confused as I loved a side at first jump and now have had to consider other options. When I saw Iowa as a 1-point favorite my thinking was that the Hawkeyes are in trouble. After all who is the football school, who was fighting for the Big Ten championship it was the Hawkeyes and I thought that they look too inviting and that Kentucky was the side.But not so fast...Wildcats ran for 471 yards last time out and Iowa was embarrassed 42-2 by Michigan. I see the Hawkeyes playing with that bad taste in their mouth and they don't like it. Take IOWA! |
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01-01-22 | Oklahoma State +1 v. Notre Dame | Top | 37-35 | Win | 100 | 15 h 7 m | Show |
Fiesta Bowl, Glendale, Arizona 1:00 ET Oklahoma State vs. Notre Dame Cowboys (+) over Fighting Irish- There is a circumstance where coaches with bowl experience against coaches in their first bowl appearances have a major advantage and that should put Oklahoma State and coach Mike Gundy in the driver's seat. Marcus Freeman to the Fighting Irish player delight was name head coach after Brian Kelly flew the coop to LSU. Cowboys defense allows third lowest offensive yards a game at 273.6. Irish will have to 'fight' to move the ball. Take OKLAHOMA STATE! |
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01-01-22 | Arkansas v. Penn State +2.5 | 24-10 | Loss | -100 | 15 h 49 m | Show | |
Outback Bowl, Tampa, FL 12:00 ET Arkansas vs Penn State Nittany Lions (+) over Razorbacks- At 8-4 No. 21 Arkansas is ranked above 7-5 No. 23 Penn State and rightfully so. The Razorbacks impressed the public early with a smash mouth win over Texas A&M while running for over 200 yards but, there is more to this team as they passed for 224 yards a game, not great but displaying great balance on offense. Hogs are 2-5 ATS in last seven as favorites and 5-11-2 ATS in non-conference games. Penn State is ranked 7th in points allowed with just 16.8 a game and were disabled this season when Sean Clifford when down. He's healthy now and the 'Backs are in trouble. Lions are 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 non-conference games. Take PENN STATE! |
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12-31-21 | Georgia -7.5 v. Michigan | Top | 34-11 | Win | 100 | 11 h 53 m | Show |
Orange Bowl, Miami, Florida 7:30 ET Georgia vs Michigan Bulldogs (-) over Wolverines- I like this game so much that I'm going to attend it and cheer on my CFP Game of the Year winner Georgia. I do this without predication as it was I that posted Michigan as My Big Ten Game of Yea winner over Ohio State and I who posted Alabama OUTRIGHT over Georgia for SEC Championship winners. The 'price' on this one is an invitation to play on a team (Michigan) that won their biggest game in school history (Ohio State) and last time out won the Big Ten Championship 42-3 over Iowa. Now, 'they' tempt you with generous points that will not come onto play. Take GEORGIA! |
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12-31-21 | Hawks +1 v. Cavs | Top | 121-118 | Win | 100 | 9 h 19 m | Show |
Atlanta at Cleveland 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Cavaliers- This 'price' sticks out like I just don't know what but it drew my attention. Here is Cleveland is the best point spread team in the NBA and the Hawks are racked with COVID have lost three straight and 10-of14 and this game is a virtual pick-em. It doesn't make sense to me that the Cavaliers should be such short favorites at home against a sick team that is struggling and is 0-5 ATS in their last five trips to the Erie based city of Rock and Roll. The Cavs lost Ricky Rubio for the season with an injured ACL and fall here. Take ATLANTA! |
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12-31-21 | Cincinnati +14 v. Alabama | 6-27 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 51 m | Show | |
Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas 3:30 ET Cincinnati vs Alabama Bearcats (+) over Crimson Tide- Tough call after what we have seen Heisman Trophy winner Alabama QB Bryce Young do the Georgia but the Bearcats believe that they have the best secondary in the nation and are ready to meet the challenge. Cincinnati is undefeated (13-0) and ranks dead even with the Tide in total defense at 305 yards allowed per game each. Of course the Crimson played a at different level of competition. But, it has been stated, 'boys that they have to put on their pants one-leg-at-a-time.' Bearcats 6-0 ATS against teams with winning records while the Tide are 2-5 ATS after an ATS win. Take CINCINNATI! |
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12-31-21 | Bulls v. Pacers +4.5 | 108-106 | Win | 100 | 5 h 16 m | Show | |
Chicago at Indiana 3:00 ET Pacers (+) over Bulls- It just seems to get better a s the season rolls along with Chicago as they have just won their fifth straight game shooting 62% against Atlanta Wednesday night. Indiana on the other side has dropped their last tow and 3-of-4 and will be without Malcolm Brogdon and three other in COVID protocol along with Bulls coach Billy Donovan. These two have split a pair of meetings this season but the Bulls are just 5-11 ATS in the last 16 meetings including 3-7 ATS in Indiana. Take the PACERS! |
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12-31-21 | Suns v. Celtics +4.5 | Top | 108-123 | Win | 100 | 4 h 37 m | Show |
Phoenix at Boston 1:00 ET Celtics (+) over Suns- The struggling Celtics have lost three in-a-row and eight of its last 11 games and are off one of the worst shooting nights in the season losing at home to Oklahoma City 115-97. Boston may be a bit short handed here as Jason Tatum is expecting to come of COVID protocol list and Marcus Smart will be ready. Phoenix has had their way ATS in Boston because for the most part previously the Suns were bad and the Celts good. Boston is 22-9-1 ATS in their last 32 games as home underdogs. Take BOSTON |
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12-30-21 | Arizona State +6.5 v. Wisconsin | Top | 13-20 | Loss | -101 | 14 h 56 m | Show |
Las Vegas Bowl, Las Vegas, Nevada 10:30 ET Arizona State vs Wisconsin Sun Devils (+) over Badgers- What bothers me here is how well the Badgers travel. I seen them in road games, I've seen them in bowl games and their faithful always show up strong so don't think that the proximity of Tempe to Las Vegas will matter. What I do think will matter is the overall team speed of Arizona State and I must respect their coaching. Wisconsin started the season slowly and came on until their final game that kept them out of the Rose Bowl...they could give a crap about playing here and that's the Sun Devils best chance. Take ARIZONA STATE! |
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12-30-21 | 76ers +5 v. Nets | Top | 110-102 | Win | 100 | 10 h 6 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Brooklyn 7:00 ET 76ers (+) over Nets- The Nets welcome the return of Kyrie 'Flat World' Irving and at this time any kind of warm body will do as Brooklyn has had three games postponed and have five players coming out of COVID protocol. Irving will be joining James Harden who returned last week to action. 76ers are 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven games as road underdogs and the Nets are 1-7 ATS in their last eight home games and 0-7 ATS as home Favorites. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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12-30-21 | Pittsburgh +3 v. Michigan State | Top | 21-31 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 42 m | Show |
Peach Bowl, Atlanta, Georgia 7:00 ET Pittsburgh vs Michigan State Panthers (+) over Spartans- Big stars gone for both sides as the Spartans leading rusher and All-American Kenneth Walker III winner of the Doak Walker and Walter Camp Player of the Year Awards. Pittsburgh will be without quarterback Kenny Pickett and with his announcement the line more from the Panthers being a 3-1/2 point favorite to a 3-1/2 point underdog as many feel the loss of the QB would have more impact. But actually with the Panther sunder-rated defense able to take advantage of the worst pass defense in the nation. Take PITTSBURGH! |
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12-30-21 | Michigan v. UCF +3 | 71-85 | Win | 100 | 7 h 24 m | Show | |
Michigan at Central Florida 7:00 ET Knights (+) over Wolverines- Michigan has been on an extended break because of COVID issues and hasn't played since December 18 but were not showing what was expected of them in the early going. Central Florida is 8-2 with coach Johnny Dawkins seeking their fifth straight win. Wolves are 10-3 ATS as road favorites but 1-4 ATS after a win while the Knights are 6-1 ATS following an ATS loss. Take CENTRAL FLORIDA! |
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12-30-21 | Purdue +7 v. Tennessee | 48-45 | Win | 100 | 7 h 33 m | Show | |
Music City Bowl, Nashville, Tenn 3:00 ET Tennessee vs Purdue Boilermakers (+) over Volunteers- I can't get away from it, they Boilermakers have been good to me as winners against Iowa, Nebraska and Michigan State and then getting killed by Ohio State (Blowout Game of Year 59-31 winner). Things have changed as Purdue has had a number of top offensive producers bow out and the number has moved more than a touchdown. As long as O'Connell is playing for the 'Steel Workers' you have a shot. Take PURDUE! |
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12-29-21 | Mavs v. Kings +2.5 | Top | 94-95 | Win | 100 | 12 h 31 m | Show |
Dallas at Sacramento 10:30 ET Kings (+) over Mavericks- A pair of struggling clubs both of rare wins go at it in Sacramento where the Kings will host Dallas who are off a win at Portland but had lost four of their previous five. The Kings ended their own three game slide with a 117-11 home win over the Thunder last night. The Mavericks won the first meeting in Texas 105-99 on October 31 but the Kings swept the series last year including a pair of wins at home. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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12-29-21 | Oregon +6.5 v. Oklahoma | 32-47 | Loss | -100 | 14 h 33 m | Show | |
Alamo Bowl, San Antonio, Texas 9:15 ET Oregon vs Oklahoma Ducks (+) over Sooners- Man, knowing what must be happening on the sidelines of both schools could be the key to winning this game. Oregon and Oklahoma both saw their coaches enter the transfer portals and move to other spots of paradise. The Sooners were undefeated and knocking on the FCS door and then ran into Baylor and Oklahoma State, alas here they are without their coach and original All-American QB (gone) while the wounded Ducks look to recover from a pair beating to Utah. Ducks at their highest were ranked better than Oklahoma at any point of the season. Take OREGON! |
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12-29-21 | Tennessee +3.5 v. Alabama | Top | 68-73 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 3 m | Show |
Tennessee at Alabama 9:00 ET Volunteers (+) over Crimson Tide- SEC opener for a pair of ranked teams as No. 19 Alabama hosts No. 15 Tennessee with both clubs having posted wins over top ranked squads. Alabama has wins over then No. 1 Gonzaga and a win over No.14 Houston while the Volunteers have a win over No. 6 Arizona (Megabucks winner) last time out. The Tide is 1-2 SU last three and 0-4 ATS in their last four and the dog is 4-1 ATS in last five meetings and the Vols 5-1 ATS against teams with winning records. Take TENNESSEE! |
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12-29-21 | NC State +3 v. Miami-FL | 83-91 | Loss | -107 | 11 h 48 m | Show | |
N.C. State at Miami, Fl 9:00 ET Wolfpack (+) over Hurricanes- NC State was off to a quick 6-1 start but have dropped four of five and their last three entering Miami. The Hurricanes started slow (4-3) but now reeled off five straight wins but have failed to cover in their last three. Struggling against the number (2-12 ATS last 14) the Wolfpack are 6-2 ATS in their last eight as road underdogs. Add that the road team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings and that Miami is 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 games as favorites including 2-8-1 ATS as home favorites. Take N.C. STATE! |
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12-29-21 | Seton Hall +1 v. Providence | 65-70 | Loss | -114 | 8 h 28 m | Show | |
Seton Hall at Providence 7:00 ET Pirates over Friars- What may prove to be a pair of better Big East teams in the conference opener for No. 13 Seton Hall and the return home for No. 21 Providence who is 8-0 SU at home. Seton Hall hasn't played since Dec. 12 as COVID issues postponed a non-conference game against Iona and a pair of Big East games against DePaul and St. John's. The Friars also with a pair of postponements have a win at No.20 Connecticut 57-53 last time out Dec. 18. Pirates are 10-4 ATS on the road against teams with winning records. Take SETON HALL! |
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12-29-21 | Iowa State +3 v. Clemson | Top | 13-20 | Loss | -113 | 10 h 10 m | Show |
Cheez-It Bowl, Orlando, Florida 5:45 ET Iowa State vs Clemson Cyclones (+) over Tigers- Talk about a 'Tale of Two Seasons' the Clemson Tigers would love nothing better than to have a 'do over' for the first half of the year. They finished with five straight wins and 8-of-9 but never really found any kind of explosiveness need in today's game. Iowa State was disappointing with five losses and will be without their All-American running back Breece Hall so the offensive load will fall om quarterback Brock Purdy the Big-12 total offense leader. Tigers defense ranks No. 2 but incentive may be lacking. Take IOWA STATE! |
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12-29-21 | Maryland -3.5 v. Virginia Tech | 54-10 | Win | 100 | 7 h 32 m | Show | |
Pinstripe Bowl, Bronx, New York 2:15 ET Maryland vs Virginia Tech Terrapins (+) over Hokies- If this matchup was on a basketball court with their 'cagers' it might be a better contest as both once former ACC rivals are 6-6 for the year. We have another Tagovailoa to deal with as Taulia leads the Maryland offense that crushed Rutgers 40-16 in their regular season finale to become bowl eligible making it to the postseason for the first time in five years. Virginia Tech who fired their coach Justin Fuente when 5-5 and defeated rival Virginia to qualify for this meeting. Hokies will be without their starting QB and leading pass catcher have opted out of this game. Take MARYLAND! |
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12-28-21 | West Virginia +5 v. Minnesota | Top | 6-18 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 51 m | Show |
Guaranteed Rate Bowl, Phoenix, AZ 10:15 ET West Virginia vs Minnesota Mountaineers (+) over Golden Gophers- I'm going to start with the last game of the day and the game that will most likely be the most 'one-sided' bet game of the day. Let me tell to compare the 'numbers' between these two their isn't a chance in hell that you would in your right mind want West Virginia. Take a gander at this, the Mountaineers are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 bowl games and are 0-4 ATS as neutral site underdogs. Minnesota on the flip side is 4-0 ATS in their last four bowl games and 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games as favorites. Number never lie but they can be very misleading...Take WEST VIRGINIA! |
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12-28-21 | Notre Dame v. Pittsburgh +4 | Top | 68-67 | Win | 100 | 12 h 37 m | Show |
Notre Dame at Pittsburgh 8:00 ET Panthers (+) over Fighting Irish- Pitt is bad, how bad well how about losing at home to Monmouth and The Citadel. Notre Dame is not playing with the most talent around but they showed they can play tough by beating Kentucky 66-62 at home. But the road is a different story when talking about the Irish who are 0-2 away from home and 1-6 ATS in their last seven away games. The Panthers are 5-1 ATS in their last six overall and the underdog is 10-3-1 ATS in the last 14 meetings.Take PITTSBURGH! |
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12-28-21 | Texas Tech v. Mississippi State -9.5 | 34-7 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 37 m | Show | |
Liberty Bowl, Memphis, Tenn 6:45 ET Mississippi State vs Texas Tech Bulldogs (-) over Red Raiders- Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach on the Texas Tech sideline for a decade posting a winning record of 84-43 leading the Red Raiders to a bowl game each season. The Bulldogs scored 31 PPG this season with quarterback Will Rodgers threw for 35 TD's and an SEC leading 4,449 yards passing. Tech was lost at QB this season using three different starters and still don't have the answer. Bulldogs 5-1 ATS in last six with just a loss to Mississippi in the Egg Bowl, while the Red Raiders are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 bowl games and 1-5 ATS against the SEC. Take MISSISSIPPI STATE! |
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12-28-21 | Louisville +1 v. Air Force | 28-31 | Loss | -113 | 16 h 56 m | Show | |
First Responder Bowl, Dallas, Texas 3:15 ET Air Force vs Louisville Cardinals over Falcons- My first thoughts when learning of this matchup was 'good spot' for me to take the Air Force and if you gaze at the stats they would only reenforce one's original thoughts. The Falcons may fly high but it is their ground game which led the FBS in rushing with 341.4 PYG (yes more than both Army and Navy) This is sure to fire up the Louisville defense which allowed Kentucky 362 yards rushing in their final game a 52-21 loss. Doesn't look to good for the Cardinals as Air Force won this last game over UNLV by running for 511 and didn't attempt a pass.Thing is, the Cardinals have a better overall offense averaging 451 YPG and are better balanced. Take LOUISVILLE! |
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12-28-21 | Houston v. Auburn -120 | 17-13 | Loss | -120 | 13 h 55 m | Show | |
Birmingham Bowl, Birmingham, AL 12:00 ET Houston vs Auburn Cougars (+) over Tigers- I don't believe that I am writing up the Tigers as I was a staunch 'go-against Nix' guy all season and even after he was injured. Well, Bo Nix is gone off to Oregon and compete with Michael Pinnix for the starting QB position. With Nix Auburn was mediocre and without him they are no better as their four game losing streak will attest. But, they come up favored against one of the best offensive units in the land, it's just that they haven't played against anyone except Cincinnati all season! So the Tigers are the favorite...Take AUBURN! |
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12-27-21 | Dolphins v. Saints +3.5 | Top | 20-3 | Loss | -117 | 12 h 57 m | Show |
Miami at New Orleans 8:15 ET Saints (+) over Dolphins- The stats and wins are piling up for the Dolphins side as they have won six straight games while establishing a defense thats rank second over that period in fewest yards allowed. New Orleans will be starting their fourth quarterback this season as COVID has knocked out Taysom Hill and Trevor Siemian and the season's starter Jameis Winston was knocked out with injury. But, not to worry as former Notre Dame QB Ian Book will get the start. Miami's Tua Tagovailoa has completed 70% of his passes but will be against a defense that shutout the Super Bowl Champions last week and will force Tua who is still prone to rookie mistakes into turning the ball over. The Dolphins streak has them defeating only one winning team and that was the floundering Ravens. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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12-26-21 | Grizzlies v. Kings +5 | Top | 127-102 | Loss | -104 | 6 h 6 m | Show |
Memphis at Sacramento 6:00 ET Kings (+) over Grizzlies- Both teams off losses as Memphis has dropped their last three including a 113-104 at Golden State Wednesday while Sacramento has dropped their last two including a 108-89 home loss to the Clippers on Tuesday. Stumbling, the Grizzlies are 1-4 ATS in last five as favorites and Kings are not only 23-5 ATS playing with three days rest and 5-2 ATS after a double-digit loss. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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12-26-21 | Broncos -103 v. Raiders | Top | 13-17 | Loss | -103 | 9 h 10 m | Show |
Denver at Las Vegas 4:25 ET Broncos (+) over Raiders- I hope I'm not chasing 'dead' money coming back with Denver this week but this matchup has become an even stronger selection. Both clubs are 7-7 but entering this fray from different places as the broncos lost at home to the Bengals with Las Vegas was winning at the gun over the Browns. Denver will have Drew Lock under center and the No. 5 ranked defense. Raiders trounced the Broncos 34-24 in the first meeting and they are a very small favorite here...too inviting. Dog is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings. Take DENVER! |
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12-26-21 | Jaguars +2 v. Jets | 21-26 | Loss | -103 | 6 h 34 m | Show | |
Jacksonville at New York Jets 1:00 ET Jaguars (+) over Jets- The No. 1 and No. 2 picks in the 2021 NFL Draft will face off in New York where the 3-11 Jets with Zach Wilson host 2-12 Jacksonville with Trevor Lawrence. Neither of these two could possibly have envisioned what their rookie seasons would be like. Lawrence has thrown only one TD passing the past seven games but he hasn't been up against this Jets defense yet, Ranked dead last allowing 392 YPG should help the Jaguars anemic offense. Jets flying with wounded wings as their entire secondary in on their third round of players. Jaguars are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings and even at home the Jets just can't be favored. Take JACKSONVILLE! |
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12-26-21 | Rams v. Vikings +3.5 | 30-23 | Loss | -120 | 5 h 25 m | Show | |
L.A. Rams at Minnesota 1:00 ET Vikings (+) over Rams- I could always go to the 'who needs in more' crap but Minnesota does need it more and have won their last two but were grossly out-played by the losing Bears. Los Angeles was getting by inept Seattle winning their third straight (all covers) and seem to be hitting on all cylinders but were greatly enhanced by opponents unforced errors and official calls. LA 2-5 ATS as favorites and 0-6 ATS in the last six meetings. The Vikings are 20-6-1 ATS in their last 27 games as home underdogs. Take MINNESOTA! |
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12-26-21 | Bucs v. Panthers +10 | 32-6 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 18 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay at Carolina 1:00 ET Panthers (+) over Buccaneers- After starting the season 3-0 Carolina has taken a huge fall and last lost seven of their last nine including the last four without an ATS win. Tampa Bay of course is off having lost to New Orleans 9-0 as I have never seen Tom Brady look worse. Cam Newton (the future?) will start once again and they have yet to win a game in which he has started. The Buccaneers are banged up to the point of resigning Brown and bringing in everybody's favorite Le'Veon Bell. Tampa is just not in sync right now. Take CAROLINA! |
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12-25-21 | Colts v. Cardinals | Top | 22-16 | Loss | -110 | 34 h 11 m | Show |
Indianapolis at Arizona 8:15 ET Cardinals over Colts- Arizona started the year 7-0 and it appeared that they would run away with the NFC West considering the slow start by both the Niners, Seahawks and Rams. But, things being what they are in the NFL they have lost 4-of-7 including a loss at Detroit last week that casts doubts on their capabilities of winning the West. The Colts have taken a different path as they started 1-4 but have won 5-of 6 including a huge victory over New England last Saturday. Indy relies on Jonathan Taylor's running and for the Cardinals that will be a challenge as they rank 27th against the rush. This is a very short line for the most part as the Red Birds have doubts about James Conner's status as he hasn't practiced this week. None-the-less Kyler Murray will raise here and guide his side to a victory. Take ARIZONA! |
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12-25-21 | Nets v. Lakers +1 | 122-115 | Loss | -107 | 29 h 48 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at L.A. Lakers 8:00 ET Lakers over Nets- As I stated before their blowout loss 138-110 to San Antonio the Lakers are a mess and to me it all revolves around the acquisition of Russell Westbrook who commits turnovers at an incredible rate. Los Angeles has lost four straight and ranked 27th on defense as Westbrook in attempts to make steals leaves the basket unguarded. Brooklyn is another banded up crew that is playing a number of people that shouldn't even be in the league. But, this night I expect LeBron James to be something special as he raises to the occasion. Take the LAKERS! |
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12-25-21 | Warriors v. Suns -5.5 | Top | 116-107 | Loss | -110 | 26 h 49 m | Show |
Golden State at Phoenix 5:00 ET Suns(-) over Warriors- Arguably the two best teams in the league square off here as Golden State enters Phoenix as only a half game separates the two. The Warriors are 10-4 SU on the road but juts 7-6-1 ATS while the Suns are 15-2 SU at home and 9-8 ATS. This 'number' seems a bit strong and the Warriors look inviting with the points, but they are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games as underdogs. The surprise stat is not that Golden State is No. 4 on offense but No. 1 on defense allowing just 101 PPG. Suns 5-2 ATS in their last seven games at home. Take PHOENIX! |
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12-25-21 | Browns +7.5 v. Packers | 22-24 | Win | 100 | 30 h 20 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Green Bay 4:30 ET Browns (+) over Packers- Anytime you play against Green Bay when Aaron Rodgers is healthy you are putting yourself in peril. The Packers are 11-3 both SU and ATS and have already clinched the NFC Central and are the No. 1 seed in the Conference. Meanwhile the Browns are scrambling to qualify for the postseason and after great expectations are just 7-7 and in desperate need of a win here. Rodgers is the league's leading passer with a 110.4 rating and has the lowest interception percentage at 0.91 but will be up against (when healthy) one of the AFC's better defenses and running games. The Browns seem to rise against better opponents and are 5-1 ATS against teams with winning home records. Take CLEVELAND! |
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12-25-21 | Celtics +5.5 v. Bucks | 113-117 | Win | 100 | 23 h 17 m | Show | |
Boston at Milwaukee 2:30 ET Celtics (+) over Bucks- Neither of these clubs have found their way as of yet and both have been affected by injuries and COVID as they enter their Christmas Day encounter. With the return of Jalen Brown the Celtics are 3-1-1 ATS in their last five and seem to be meshing better than in the early season. Milwaukee has been inconsistent for the most part this season and is 2-6 ATS after a SU win and struggle against the Celtics as Boston is 13-6 ATS in their last 19 trips to Milwaukee. Take BOSTON! |
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12-25-21 | Ball State +6 v. Georgia State | Top | 20-51 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 26 m | Show |
Georgia State and Ball State 2:30 ET Cardinals (+) over Panthers- Both of these clubs had to made late season runs to become bowl eligible as Georgia State who started 1-4 won six of their final seven games and posted their first ever eight win season. Ball State clinched a bowl spot with a win in their final game 20-3 over Buffalo. Defense has been key for both squads and I expect a low scoring game...Take the points BALL STATE! |
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12-25-21 | Hawks +6.5 v. Knicks | 87-101 | Loss | -101 | 21 h 47 m | Show | |
Atlanta at New York 12:00 ET Hawks (+) over Knicks- Kemba Walker get his second start and scores 44 points...Oh my, nut the Knicks still lost. I'm sure the return of Toppin scares me but this team is a mess (not as bad as the Lakers but floundering away. Hawks flying high after win over 76ers and ole 'Mo' will carry him here. Take ATLANTA! |
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12-23-21 | Spurs +1.5 v. Lakers | 138-110 | Win | 100 | 8 h 49 m | Show | |
San Antonio at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET Spurs (+) over Lakers- The Lakers are a mess, such a mess that even LeBron James can't make it right. They can point to the injuries and covid and whatever reason they want about why they can't put it together and the answer is so easy but no one will say it. In a word or name Russell Westbrook! He's a one man 'team' killer...Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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12-23-21 | Hornets +2.5 v. Nuggets | 115-107 | Win | 100 | 12 h 13 m | Show | |
Charlotte at Denver 9:00 ET Hornets (+) over Nuggets- This is the sixth and final game of a game road trip for the Hornets and they are 1-4 needing a win to return to .500. Denver (15-15) is having covid issues and injuries have depleted their firepower as their offense has dropped to 21st in the league whole Charlotte is No. 2 in scoring averaging 115 PPG as they are hitting 38% of their 3-point attempts. The Hornets are 6-1 ATS after a SU loss and 12-5 ATS as underdogs while the Nuggets are 1-4 ATS in their last five home games. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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12-23-21 | 49ers v. Titans +3.5 | 17-20 | Win | 100 | 13 h 46 m | Show | |
San Francisco at Tennessee 8:20 ET Titans (+) over 49ers- The Niners are 'hot' and the Titans are not as we enter the final three games of the NFL regular season. San Francisco has won and 'covered' five of their last six while Tennessee has dropped 3-of 4 both SU and ATS with the Titans blowing a 13-3 halftime lead against the Steelers last Sunday and the 49ers dominating the Falcons. Without Derrick Henry quarterback Ryan Tannehill has thrown sin interceptions in the past four games but with the return of receiver A.J. Brown the Titans expect better results this week. Niners have had problems on Thursday nights going 3-8 ATS in their last 11 and the Titans are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games as underdogs. Take TENNESSEE! |
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12-23-21 | Wizards +1 v. Knicks | 124-117 | Win | 100 | 4 h 24 m | Show | |
Washington at New York 7:30 ET Wizards (+) over Knicks- Both these clubs are off snapping losing streaks as the nicks stopped at five straight losses with a win at MSG over the Pistons while Washington ended a four-game losing streak with a win over Utah on Saturday. New York is having all kinds of chemistry troubles and COVID has put seven players on its list the past week and Derrick Rose down with an ACL. Knicks swept all three game last season but it's a new year. Take WASHINGTON! |
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12-23-21 | Central Florida v. Florida -7 | 29-17 | Loss | -107 | 11 h 57 m | Show | |
Gasparilla Bowl- Tampa, Florida Central Florida vs Florida 7:00 ET Gators (-) over Knights- At 6-6 is was a disappointing season for the Gators as they eked by Florida State 24-21 in their final game of the season to qualify for a bowl game. So bad a year it was for Florida that they fired head coach Dan Mullen before their final game against the Seminoles. Turmoil is the best way to describe Florida's position as starting quarterback Anthony Richardson will not play because of a knee injury and Emery Jones will start despite his entering the transfer portal after the game. The Knights will start true freshman Mikey Keene who took over for injured QB Dillon Gabriel who himself has also entered the transfer portal to UCLA. UCF has been disappointing as underdogs going 1-4 ATS in their last five in the role and are 6-15 ATS in their last 21 games overall. The Gators are 6-2 ATS in their last eight bowl games as favorites and 12-5 ATS as favorites at neutral sites. Take FLORIDA! |
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12-22-21 | Missouri +6.5 v. Army | Top | 22-24 | Win | 100 | 12 h 50 m | Show |
Armed Forces Bowl- Fort Worth, Texas Missouri vs Army 8:00 ET Tigers (+) over Black Knights- Having served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War I am always looking for an opportunity to 'play' on the Cadets and it is always difficult for me to bet against them. When looking at the stats of these two clubs it appears that the Army should dominate in what they do best as they average 286.4 yards a game rushing and Missouri allows 228.8 yards a game on the ground. One thing you always get from the military academies is a solid effort and after their loss to Navy I expect a big effort here from the Knights. Missouri had lost 12 straight games to the 'number' covering the past two seasons before closing the year 3-1 ATS but are off a loss to Arkansas in their final game. The Tigers did one thing well this season and that is protection the ball as they had the least amount of turnovers in the nation. With Army the favorite against an SEC team I believe is a stretch no matter what the stats say as they are 2-5 ATS as favorites. Take MISSOURI! |
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12-22-21 | Cavs v. Celtics -5.5 | 101-111 | Win | 100 | 9 h 23 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Boston 7:30 ET Celtics (-) over Cavaliers- These two have already split a pair of games both of which were played in Cleveland and the Celtics got the money in both encounters. That in itself is amazing as the Cavaliers are 24-7 ATS on the season and they have won 13 straight games against the 'number.' Yep that's right! So here is Boston who has lost 4-of-6 a strong favorite over the No. 2 defensive team in the league allowing just 101.1 PPG. But, the Cavs who are 10-1 ATS on the road in their last 11 away games are just 1-4 ATS in Boston while the Celtics are 3-1-1 ATS against teams with winning records. The Cavs last game was postponed on Sunday as they had seven players listed on the COVID protocol list and that is most likely by the Celts are favored the way they are. Take BOSTON! |
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12-22-21 | Arizona v. Tennessee -114 | Top | 73-77 | Win | 100 | 7 h 3 m | Show |
Arizona at Tennessee 7:00 ET Volunteers over Wildcats- No. 6 Arizona is embarking on their longest road trip in 14 years when they face No. 19 Tennessee in Knoxville tonight and their next three games are all against PAC-12 opponents. The Volunteers have had eight days of rest and are 6-0 SU at home and are 4-1 ATS in their last five games. As favorites the Vols are also 4-1 ATS while Arizona is 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20 games as underdogs. The Wildcats are No. 1 nationally on offense averaging 91 PPG while the Vols only allow 57.9 PPG. Take TENNESSEE! |
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12-21-21 | Pacers -2.5 v. Heat | 96-125 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 56 m | Show | |
Indiana at Miami 7:30 ET Pacers (+) over Heat- Miami under coach Eric Spoelstra have always played tough but with so many player entering COVID protocol even the best coached teams struggle to maintain their high quality of play and the Heat are most predominate among those clubs. They will be without Butler, Adebayo, Herro, Martin, Morris and Oladipo who all missed Sunday's loss to lowly Detroit. When the regulars have been available in recent seasons the Pacers went 7-3 ATS in Miami as underdogs. The difference here is that the Pacers are favored where they are 0-6 ATS on the road. Still, the protocol is the clue. Take INDIANA! |
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12-21-21 | San Diego State v. UTSA +3 | Top | 38-24 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 37 m | Show |
Cafe Frisco Bowl- Frisco, Texas Texas-San Antonio vs San Diego State 7:30 ET Road Runners (+) over Aztecs- Both clubs are looking to establish school records for wins in the season as UTSA (12-1) is in just its 10th year as an FBS program and is looking for their first bowl win in school history. San Diego State (11-2) enter this contest after getting thumped in the WAC Championship game by Utah State 46-13 although they allowed only 19.5 PPG holding opponents under 16 points seven times and rank No. 14 in yards allowed per game at 319. What makes this an even tougher call is that the Roadrunners USA Offensive Player of the Year Sincere McCormick is passing this game to enter the NFL draft. UTSA is 14-3 ATS in their last 17 games as underdogs while SDS is 0-4-1 ATS in their last five as favorites. Take TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO! |
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12-21-21 | Seahawks +7 v. Rams | Top | 10-20 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 49 m | Show |
Seattle at L.A. Rams 7:00 ET Seahawks (+) over Rams- Thursday the Rams has 25 players in virus protocol and the list grew to 29 on Friday including a pair of defensive All-pro's in Jalen Ramsey and Von Miller. Seattle has won their last two with the return of Russell Wilson but have not been impressive as they rank dead last in defense allowing 395 yards per game and their offense is ranked No. 28 averaging only 310 YPG. One thing to keep in mind is that Wilson was out five of those games. The Seahawks are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games as road underdogs but are 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings with the Rams but they are one of four NFL teams that hasn't lost any players to the protocol. LA has a huge 30-23 win over Arizona last time out but are 0-4 ATS after scoring 30 points or more and are 1-5 ATS in their last six games as favorites. Player the healthier team...take SEATTLE! |
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12-21-21 | Wyoming v. Kent State +3.5 | 52-38 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 44 m | Show | |
Idaho Potato Bowl- Boise, Idaho Kent State vs Wyoming 3:30 ET Golden Flashes (+) over Cowboys- I have always been a Cowboys fan but the Golden Flashes can shower you with points averaging 32.6 PPG while Wyoming will mosey you to sleep on offense scoring just 23.2 PPG. Kent enters this fray off a crushing MAC final defeat to Northern Illinois 41-23 although they out-gained the Huskies from the line scrimmage as they average 480.6 YPG while the 'Boys allow 171.3 yards per game rushing. The Flashes are also 8-2 ATS after a loss while Wyoming is 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven games favorites although they are 5-1 ATS in their last six bowl games including a win over Central Michigan in the Idaho Potato Bowl in 2017...not this time. Take KENT STATE! |
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12-20-21 | Vikings v. Bears +6.5 | Top | 17-9 | Loss | -102 | 13 h 38 m | Show |
Minnesota at Chicago 8:15 ET Bears (+) over Vikings- A pair of NFC Central rivals square off in Soldier Field heading in opposite directions. Minnesota is working toward the playoff and has won 3-of-5 while Chicago is just trying to end the season on a position note but has dropped their last two and 7-of-8. Bears quarterback Justin Fields has struggle as many rookies do at that position and has a QB rating of 69. 3 (not good) and has six TD passes and 10 interceptions. Chicago is fighting COVID and injuries as they had 19 played who did not practice this week but are using the next man up mentality but are staying positive against the Vikings who they have defeated five of the last six time that they have met and are 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings. Minnesota has problems on MNF games going 3-12 ATS in their last 15 prime time games and are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games as favorites. Take CHICAGO! |
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12-19-21 | Lakers +6.5 v. Bulls | 110-115 | Win | 100 | 6 h 19 m | Show | |
L.A. Lakers at Chicago 8:00 ET Lakers (+) over Bulls- Los Angeles may be with Anthony Davis for awhile but the Bulls will be without seven players and the Lakers five including coach Frank Vogel. One of the key components for Chicago and their success this season is the play of Zach LaVine and he will be sidelined for the Bulls. This is the first action for Chicago in eight days and they have dropped their last two. Chicago won the first meeting in Mid-November as the Lakers were without LeBron James. James is back and will be the difference here. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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12-19-21 | Packers v. Ravens +7 | 31-30 | Win | 100 | 22 h 20 m | Show | |
Green Bay at Baltimore 4:25 ET Ravens (+) over Packers- Golly, I just hate playing against the non-vaccinated quarterback especially when we can not be sure just who will start for Baltimore. Tyler Huntley who started in the Ravens 16-13 win last week over the Bears has taken almost all snaps in practice this week. Aaron Rodgers just seems to get better as time goes bye and always seems to exploit any of the oppositions weakness and with all their injuries Baltimore has a few. Green Bay is 11-2 ATS this season including 7-1 ATS in their last eight games as favorites. The Ravens are 5-1 ATS in their last six after a SU loss and 16-5-1 ATS in last 22 as underdogs. Take BALTIMORE! |
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12-19-21 | Bengals v. Broncos -2.5 | Top | 15-10 | Loss | -119 | 22 h 2 m | Show |
Cincinnati at Denver 4:05 ET Broncos over Bengals- Hey, what's going on here? Cincinnati opened a 3-point favorite and now Denver if favored by a field goal. The winner of this game moves into playoff position while the loser falls outside with three games remaining. The Bengals who have lost their last two at home and QB Joe Burrow didn't practice until later in the week and he said that he's good enough to 'go.' The Broncos vulnerability at quarterback is compensated by their dual running back tandem with Javonte Williams (a beast) and Melvin Gordon. Tough called with the Broncos moving to the favorite but they have the 'mojo' right now. Take DENVER! |
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12-19-21 | Titans v. Steelers -117 | 13-19 | Win | 100 | 19 h 56 m | Show | |
Tennessee at Pittsburgh 1:00 ET Steelers over Titans- Here we go with a switch in favorites and it's difficult to understand why as the 9-4-1 Titans are clearly the better team even without Derrick Henry. Pittsburgh has one win in their last five games and that was a 1-point win over a banged-up Baltimore club at home where the Steelers are 4-2-1 SU and 2-5 ATS. Defense is supposed to be the Steelers strong point and they allow 371 YPG ranking 27 of 32 NFL teams. Pittsburgh is 0-9 ATS as favorites and 0-8 ATS as favorites at home and I hope the line move against toward the Titans. Take PITTSBURGH! |
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12-18-21 | Marshall +4.5 v. UL-Lafayette | 21-36 | Loss | -110 | 28 h 42 m | Show | |
New Orleans Bowl- N.O. Louisiana UL-Lafayette vs Marshall 9:15 ET Thundering Herd (+) over Ragin Cajuns- Louisiana is 12-1 has won the Sun Belt Conference Championship game and are playing this in their back yard with this game in New Orleans. Marshall who will leave CUSA for the Sun Belt is 7-5 and is tied at No. 4 with 35 rushing touchdowns. The regular season competition may be stronger in the Sun Belt but the Ragin Cajuns are 2-5 ATS as favorites while Marshall is 6-2 ATS at neutral sites including 7-2 ATS in their last nine bowl games. This should go down the the final gun with the Herd getting the money. Take MARSHALL! |
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12-18-21 | Patriots v. Colts -2 | 17-27 | Win | 100 | 28 h 56 m | Show | |
New England at Indianapolis 8:15 ET Colts (-) over Patriots- I believe that New England's Mac Jones will throw more than three passes this week as the conditions will be perfect in domed Lucas Oil Stadium. The Colts will attempt to run the ball against the No. 3 defense in the NFL allowing just 310 yards per game while Indianapolis is No. 2 running for 152 yards a game lead by the league's top runner Jonathan Taylor who has 1,348 yards and 16 touchdowns. Taylor has run for 100 yards seven times this season and each time the Colts posted a victory. Indy leads the NFL in takeaways with 28 while the Patriots have 26 of their own. The home team is 5-1 ATS in this series and the Colts who didn't play last week are 4-1-1 ATS after a bye week and is 12-4-1 ATS at home against teams teams with winning records. Take INDIANAPOLIS! |
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12-18-21 | Clippers v. Thunder +4.5 | 103-104 | Win | 100 | 12 h 17 m | Show | |
L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET Thunder (+) over Clippers- The over-rated Clippers started the season playing 19 of their first 28 games at home and must now face playing 20 of 30 on the road where they are 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven games. Oklahoma City has dropped 13 of 16 including a 73-point loss to Memphis but are 11-5 ATS after a loss and 7-2 ATS against the Clippers at home. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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12-18-21 | Magic +1.5 v. Nets | Top | 100-93 | Win | 100 | 12 h 48 m | Show |
Orlando at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Magic (+) over Nets- The Nets are a depleted squad but Kevin Durant is making his bid for MVP as he is averaging 37.5 points over the past four games picking up the slack of all those that are absent. Orlando on the other hand is 1-14 in their last 15 but with this line being what the oddsmakers have made it tells me that the Nets are in trouble here. Brooklyn is 21-8 SU on the season but are just 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games as favorites including 0-6 ATS as at home. The Magic are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings including 5-1 ATS in Brooklyn. Hold your breath and take ORLANDO! |
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12-18-21 | Oregon State -7 v. Utah State | Top | 13-24 | Loss | -110 | 26 h 3 m | Show |
L.A. Bowl- Sci-Fi Stadium Utah State vs. Oregon State 7:30 ET Beavers (-) over Aggies- Golly, this game and side just jumped off the page when I saw the line in this match-up as Utah State enters winning the MWC Championship 46-13 over San Diego State. Oregon State comes limping in losing 3-of-5 including their last outing against rival Oregon. When you look at the team stats and records the Aggies have the advantage on offense with the defenses just about square. So, why is this line so slanted in the Beavers favor giving a conference champion so many points. This is the first bowl game and winning season for Oregon State since 2013 and this season they are 6-1 ATS against teams with winning records and 8-2 ATS in their last eight game after a loss. Take OREGON STATE! |
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12-18-21 | UAB +7 v. BYU | Top | 31-28 | Win | 100 | 22 h 10 m | Show |
Independence Bowl- Shreveport, LA Alabama-Birmingham vs Brigham Young 3:30 ET Blazers (+) over Cougars- It was just a few short years ago (7 years-2015-17 )that UAB dismantled their football program but reinstated it after public outcry. Since their return to actin they have qualified for four bowl games in five seasons. BYU won five games against PAC-12 competition and also had a victory against Virginia but as an Independent they have received little respect. UAB is 4-0 ATS against teams with winning records and 4-1 ATSA as underdogs while BYU is 2-5 ATS in their last seven games overall and in their last seven Bowl games. Take ALABAMA-BIRMINGHAM! |
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12-18-21 | Texas Tech +8.5 v. Gonzaga | 55-69 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 26 m | Show | |
Gonzaga vs Texas Tech 1:00 ET Red Raiders (+) over Bulldogs- Gonzaga opened the season No. 1 but losses to No. 5 Duke and No. 16 Alabama has taken a bit of the shine off their season has they have dropped to No. 4. Texas Tech (8-1) is ranked No. 24 and has not received the credit is deserves as their defense which has always been tough is ranked No. 7 nationally while the Zags are No. 2 on offense. Gonzaga's defense is ranked at No. 100 and they are 0-4 ATS in their last four games as favorites while the Red Raiders are 4-0 ATS after a loss. Take TEXAS TECH! |
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12-18-21 | Appalachian State v. Western Kentucky +3 | 38-59 | Win | 100 | 17 h 25 m | Show | |
Boca Raton Bowl- Boca Raton, Florida Western Kentucky vs Appalachian State 11:00 ET Hilltoppers (+) over over Mountaineers- Western Kentucky was 1-1 and then lost four in-a-row before closing the regular season with seven straight wins before falling to San Antonio in the USA title game. Appalachian State is 10-3 and is looking to win 11 games for the first time in school history after losing in the Sun Belt Championship game to Louisiana 24-16. The Mountaineers are 6-0 all-time in bowl games while the Hilltoppers are 4-3 and App State is 4-1 lifetime against Western Kentucky. The Hilltoppers are No. 2 in the nation averaging 529 YPG and score 43.1 points while the Mountaineers defense is No. 2 in the country with 106 tackles for a loss but are 1-5 ATS against CUSA foes. Take WESTERN KENTUCKY! |
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12-17-21 | Bucks v. Pelicans +2.5 | Top | 112-116 | Win | 100 | 10 h 37 m | Show |
Milwaukee at New Orleans 8:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Bucks- After a slow start to the season the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks have won 13 of 16 and have been playing short-handed a portion of the time. New Orleans who started the year 3-16 has now won six of their last 11 games behind Brandon Ingram who is averaging 27.9 points over the past eight games. The Bucks seem to play to the level of their competition as they are 7-16 ATS in their last 23 games against teams with losing records and are 1-4 ATS as favorites and 1-5 ATS after a SU win. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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12-17-21 | Warriors v. Celtics +3.5 | Top | 111-107 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 14 m | Show |
Golden State at Boston 7:30 ET Celtics (+) over Warriors- After breaking Ray Allen's 3-point shooting record in New York the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry will play in Boston where Allen set his NBA record. On Monday the Celtics took down Milwaukee with the return to the lineup by Jaylen Brown ending a 3-game losing streak. Boston is 7-4 SU at home this season and are 22-9 ATS in their last 31 as home underdogs. The first place Warriors are 1-4 ATS after a SU win and 1-4 ATS in their last five games in Boston. Take the CELTICS! |
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12-17-21 | Coastal Carolina -10.5 v. Northern Illinois | Top | 47-41 | Loss | -110 | 26 h 16 m | Show |
Cure Bowl- Orlando Florida Northern Illinois vs Coastal Carolina 6:00 ET Chanticleers (-) over Huskies- The last time these two clubs played (not against each other) I posted wins with the Huskies in the MAC Championship game over Kent and against Coastal Carolina who won in OT against South Alabama but did not 'cover.' I believe that I have a great 'feel' for this contest where I expect Northern Illinois to fall after defeating the Flashes 41-23 but were out-gained and for the Chanticleers who out-gained USA by 150 yards to reverse their point-spread outcomes. Coastal played their first Bowl ever last season entering Orlando undefeated (11-0) but were defeated by Liberty 37-34 this time around they won't miss. The Huskies are 0-6 ATS in their six bowl games while the Chanticleers are 11-4 ATS in non-conference games. CC averages 40.4 points and surrendered 20 points per contest while UNI allows 33 points a game and 422 yards in the open MAC play. Take COASTAL CAROLINA! |
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12-17-21 | St Bonaventure +3 v. Virginia Tech | Top | 49-86 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 9 m | Show |
St. Bonaventure and Virginia Tech 4:00 ET Bonnies (+) over Hokies- I can't remember the last time I posted a side in a game where St. Bonaventure was involved but it probably was when Bob Lanier was at center for the Bonnies in 1970 (and yes I was betting these games when I was at NYU). SB is looking for their second straight Atlantic-10 title and have an all senior starting lineup but lost 74-64 loss to No. 15 Connecticut last Saturday and are 0-5 ATS in their last five games overall. Virginia Tech after opening the season with four straight wins has lost 4-of-6 and are 0-4 ATS in their last four neutral site games while the Bonnies are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 neutral site games but are 0-5 ATS in their last five games overall. That ends here. Take ST. BONAVENTURE! |
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12-16-21 | Chiefs v. Chargers +3 | Top | 34-28 | Loss | -101 | 13 h 30 m | Show |
L.A. Rams at Arizona 8:15 ET Rams (+) over Cardinals- Before the season started all the media could talk about other than Matt Stafford joining the Rams was the stellar defense that they played. Well, their defense has not lived up to expectations as they aren't even ranked in the top-10, but you know who is...Arizona. The Cardinals have the fourth ranked defense allowing just 319 YPG and have already posted a 37-20 win over the Rams on October 3rd as they gained 465 yards from scrimmage. That win by the birds was their first 'cover' in this series over Los Angeles in their last nine encounter. The road team is 4-1-1 ATS in the last six meetings and the Rams are 6-0 ATS in their last six visits to Arizona. Take L.A. RAMS! |