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02-17-22 | Penguins v. Maple Leafs OVER 6 | Top | 1-4 | Loss | -125 | 7 h 31 m | Show |
10* Top Play OVER 6 in Toronto Maple Leafs vs Pittsburgh Penguins @ 7:05 ET - My regular analysis in hockey will resume tomorrow. Today only, my package of 3 hockey plays is being loaded without my regular analysis. 10* OVER 6 in Toronto |
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02-17-22 | Capitals v. Flyers +155 | Top | 5-3 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 25 m | Show |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach 9* Top Play Philadelphia Flyers Money Line +155 vs Washington Capitals @ 7:05 ET - My regular analysis in hockey will resume tomorrow. Today only, my package of 3 hockey plays is being loaded without my regular analysis. 9* Top Play Philadelphia Flyers Money Line +155 |
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02-17-22 | Towson v. NC-Wilmington OVER 135.5 | Top | 79-55 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 49 m | Show |
Rickenbach CBB Early Dominator Thursday 10* Top Play OVER 135.5 in NC-Wilmington Seahawks vs Towson Tigers @ 6 ET - Towson blew a double digit lead when they hosted NC-Wilmington earlier this season and that ended up forcing overtime and the Tigers went on to lose to the Seahawks in the extra session. That said, we have excellent line value here with this low total. Towson is the best team in the CAA but still are behind NC-Wilmington in the standings. That is why the Tigers are favored on the road here. What I love about the value here is that Towson will be relentless in this game no matter the score. In other words, if they get up big again (which I do expect) they will keep their foot on the gas and not let the game slip away from them late again. This is going to lead to a higher-scoring game here in my opinion. 3 of the last 4 meetings between these teams went over the total. The Seahawks are on a 7-3 run to the over last 10 games. 10* OVER 135.5 in NC Wilmington |
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02-17-22 | Minnesota +6.5 v. Penn State | Top | 46-67 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 21 m | Show |
Rickenbach CBB Afternoon Annihilation Thursday 9* Top Play Minnesota Golden Gophers +6.5 @ Penn State Nittany Lions @ 4 ET - Yes the Golden Gophers have been struggling but this spot sets up very well. The Nittany Lions are off a huge comeback win over Michigan State. Minnesota is off a game in which they got thoroughly embarrassed and scored just 45 points at Ohio State. Minny has struggled like I said but they did beat Penn State on Saturday. PSU also, prior to the win over the Spartans Tuesday, had lost 6 of last 7 games. The Nittany Lions are the much better rebounding team but the Golden Gophers the better team in terms of not turning the ball over. Grab the points here in a game with upset potential. 9* MINNESOTA +6.5 |
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02-16-22 | Wizards v. Pacers OVER 225.5 | Top | 108-113 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 18 m | Show |
NBA Earliest Cash Wednesday 10* Top Play OVER 225.5 in Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards @ 7:40 ET - The last time Washington played they burned us with the over courtesy of a 4th quarter in which the Wizards and their opponent each totaled only 16 points. Here we get payback! Washington is visiting Indiana and the Wizards had gone over in 3 straight before Monday's ridiculous finish. As for the Pacers they have gone over in 11 of last 12 games. Also, Indiana's last 6 games against the Wizards have ALL been overs. Here is number 7 in a row. 10* OVER 225.5 in Indiana |
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02-16-22 | Panthers v. Hurricanes OVER 6.5 | Top | 3-2 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 9 m | Show |
NHL Total of the Week Wednesday 10* Top Play OVER 6.5 in Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes @ 7:35 ET - Two of the highest-scoring teams in the league. Yes these teams are also strong in their own zone and get solid goaltending from time to time too. But the big story with both these clubs is how highly skilled they are when it comes to creating excellent scoring chances. Panthers have so much team speed and guys flying all over the ice. The Hurricanes so strong on the forecheck and create excellent scoring chances and a lot of offensive zone time because of this. The Canes have won 13 of 19 games and averaged scoring 4 goals per game during this run. The Panthers are 14-4 last 18 games and averaged scoring 5 goals per game during this run. Just a ton of firepower in this match-up and I also like the fact that each club off a loss in which they were held to just 2 goals in the defeat. There has been only 1 under in last 6 meetings between these teams. That trend continues here. 10* OVER 6.5 in Florida |
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02-16-22 | Wild v. Jets +120 | Top | 3-6 | Win | 120 | 8 h 9 m | Show |
NHL Divisional Dominator Wednesday 9* Top Play Winnipeg Jets Money Line +120 vs Minnesota Wild @ 7:05 ET - The Jets are off a 3-1 home loss to the Blackhawks in a game that slipped away from them late. However, Winnipeg is 3-0 L3 times when off a loss and I like them as a home dog here to a Wild team they just recently defeated in a 2-0 shutout win. The Jets Connor Hellebuyck rates the edge over Minnesota's Cam Talbot in my opinion. Yes, the Wild have been really hot but this is still a team that is 5-6 in last 11 road/neutral site games. I feel they are over-priced here on the road against a Jets team that dominated the face-off circle 35-14 in most recent meeting. The home team has taken 5 of the last 6 meetings and I look for that trend to continue here. 9* WINNIPEG +120 |
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02-16-22 | George Mason v. St. Joe's OVER 139.5 | Top | 75-70 | Win | 100 | 10 h 20 m | Show |
CBB A10 Total of the Year Wednesday 10* Top Play OVER 139.5 in St Joseph's Hawks vs George Mason Patriots @ 7 ET - Some key statistical edges in this one point to this total being too low. First off, the Hawks are averaging 73 points per game this season. Note that the Patriots opened up as a 2 point road favorite here for a reason. In other words the projection here would be 75-73 final based on those numbers and that puts this total in the 148 range. Also, George Mason is knocking down 38.5% of threes on the road this season and St Joseph's hitting 36.8% of threes at home this season. The Hawks have scored more than 70 in 9 of last 11 home games. They consistently get to at least the 70 mark when they are hosting and, again, Patriots are favored here so you can see why I am expecting 140s here. Additionally, the over is 6-3 last 9 George Mason games as they have been allowing a ton of points. Also, the Hawks have allowed 69 points or more in 5 of last 6 games with the lone exception being an OT game which was 60-60 at end of regulation. This one flies over the total. 10* OVER 139.5 in St Joseph's |
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02-15-22 | Capitals v. Predators OVER 6 | Top | 4-1 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 20 m | Show |
NHL Annihilation Tuesday 10* Top Play OVER 6 +105 in Nashville Predators vs Washington Capitals @ 8:05 ET - Vitek Vanecek, goalie for the Capitals, is traveling with the team on this road trip. However, even if he plays tonight he would likely be rusty from the time off dealing with an upper body injury. That is why I love the over in this spot because Washington has plenty of firepower and is ready to respond off an ugly 4-1 home loss to Ottawa but the Capitals also have goalie issues. Because of Vanecek being out, Washington has been struggling between the pipes with an average of 3.8 goals allowed in 5 games so far this month. The Caps though, before the bad loss to the Senators, had scored an average of 4 goals last 5 games and I expect a strong game from them in the offensive zone in this one tonight. As for the Predators, 13 of their last 18 games have totaled at least 6 goals. Nashville has allowed 9 goals last 2 games. The Preds, prior to a 5-2 home loss to Winnipeg, had scored an average of 3.7 goals per game last 6 games. Look for a surprisingly high-scoring game here even if Vanecek plays for Washington. 10* OVER 6 +105 in Nashville |
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02-15-22 | Cavs v. Hawks OVER 219.5 | Top | 116-124 | Win | 100 | 8 h 7 m | Show |
NBA Total of the Week Tuesday 10* Top Play OVER 219.5 in Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers @ 7:40 ET - This total has been dropping this morning and it makes sense because each team is off an ugly, low-scoring loss. However, I love coming back with overs when teams are off duds. This is particularly true when a team has shown a knack in terms of bouncing back with strong efforts when off a low-scoring clunker. The last 3 times the Hawks were off a game in which they were held to 100 points or less, they have scored an average of 125 points in their next game. The Cavs have averaged a respectable 108 points the last 3 times they were off a game in which they were held to 95 or less points. The Hawks will dictate the tempo here on their home floor and the over was on a 4-1 run in Atlanta's games prior to the ugly loss at Boston. All 4 of those Hawks games totaled at least 239 points. While we won't see that many points here, we should see this one at least get into the 220s and the 230s would not be a big surprise to me either. 10* OVER 219.5 in Atlanta |
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02-15-22 | Blues v. Senators +1.5 | Top | 5-2 | Loss | -135 | 7 h 44 m | Show |
NHL Earliest Cash Tuesday 9* Top Play Ottawa Senators Puck Line +1.5 goals -135 vs St Louis Blues @ 7:05 - The Senators are catching the Blues off a big 5-1 win versus Marc-Andre Fleury and the Blackhawks. Not only that, St Louis was at home for that one and is on the road for this one and I really like the way Ottawa has been playing. The Sens have been getting fantastic goaltending and have been a tough team to beat and I especially like the value with the +1.5 goals on the puck line in this one. The Senators have allowed an average of only 1.8 goals per game in regulation time of their last dozen games. Also, Ottawa has a record of 6-4-2 in these 12 games and one of the regulation losses by just 1 goals so, at +1.5 goals, the Sens would be 9-3 last 12 games. The Blues are a solid 8-5 last 13 games but two of those wins by just a single goal so St Louis would be unimpressive 6-7 at -1.5 goals last 13 games. Just feel there is too much value with the way the Senators have been playing and the solid goal-tending they have been getting. The Blues, before their win over Chicago, had allowed 3.6 goals per game last 9 games. 9* OTTAWA +1.5 -135 |
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02-15-22 | Akron v. Western Michigan OVER 128 | Top | 57-61 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 54 m | Show |
CBB MAC Total of the Month Tuesday 10* Top Play OVER 128 in Western Michigan Broncos vs Akron Zips @ 6 ET - This total has dropped about 3 points from its opener and, while I do understand the line move, it has led to more value here for us with the over. Yes, these are two slower-paced teams. However, this also is a game comprised of two teams with rather sub-par defenses. The Broncos allowing 76 points per game this season. The Zips allowing 36% from three point land on the season. Western Michigan finally ended a long losing streak with a 77-63 win over Central Michigan Saturday and I look for that to give the Broncos a boost of confidence heading into this match-up with Akron. The Zips have averaged 69.4 points per game last 5 games and 4 of those 5 games totaled 130 points or more. Look for this to reach at least that mark as well. 10* OVER 128 in Western Michigan |
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02-15-22 | Brighton & Hove Albion v. Manchester United -130 | Top | 0-2 | Win | 100 | 5 h 45 m | Show |
EPL Annihilation Tuesday 9* Top Play Manchester United -130 vs Brighton & Hove Albion @ 3:15 ET - Manchester United has been a bit disappointing of late to say the least. This club still has so much firepower though and they are at home and I am envisioning a breakout game here. Manchester United has won each of the last 6 meetings between these clubs. More of the same here. 9* Manchester United -130 |
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02-15-22 | Brighton & Hove Albion v. Manchester United OVER 2.5 | Top | 0-2 | Loss | -105 | 5 h 32 m | Show |
EPL Total of the Week Tuesday 10* Top Play OVER 2.5 goals in Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion @ 3:15 ET - Manchester United has been a bit disappointing of late to say the least. This club still has so much firepower though and they are at home and I am envisioning a breakout effort which will lead to a high-scoring match here. Each of the last 5 meetings between these clubs has totaled 3 or more goals. More of the same expected here. 10* OVER 2.5 in Manchester United |
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02-14-22 | Maple Leafs v. Seattle Kraken OVER 6 | Top | 6-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 58 m | Show |
NHL Annihilation Monday 10* Top Play OVER 6 in Seattle Kraken vs Toronto Maple Leafs @ 9:05 ET - The total here has dropped from a 6.5 to a 6 and I love the additional value we are now getting on the over in this match-up. Toronto is off B2B losses and will be hungry to respond. The Kraken have often struggled on their home ice but have been scoring better of late overall. As a result, I expect goals galore in this one. Seattle has scored an average of 3 goals per game last 3 games. The Kraken have allowed 4 goals per game last 4 home games. The Maple Leafs have scored 4.2 goals per game last 10 games but also allowed 3 or more goals in 10 of last 13 games. A lot of value in a game here that should end with 7 or 8 goals given the above stats and considering the situation here. 10* OVER 6 in Seattle |
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02-14-22 | Spurs v. Bulls -4.5 | Top | 109-120 | Win | 100 | 9 h 55 m | Show |
NBA Contrarian Crusher Monday 10* Top Play Chicago Bulls -4.5 vs San Antonio Spurs @ 8:10 ET - Can you imagine how high this line would be if Zach LaVine was not out for the Bulls? Exactly! The point is we are getting a ton of line value here on a very good Chicago team that also is playing this game with triple revenge! Indeed the Bulls lost both games versus Spurs last season plus lost at San Antonio earlier this season. In that match-up however, SA shot a ridiculous percentage from 3-point land and outscored the Bulls by 24 points from beyond the arc. Of course this was the difference in the game and the Spurs aren't going to be hitting a ridiculous 16 threes in the rematch on the road. Also, Chicago is off a non-covering SU win versus OKC Saturday and the Bulls are 4-0 ATS the last 4 times they have entered a game off an ATS loss. The Spurs are off B2B wins and have not won 3 straight games since right around Christmas. From a situational standpoint, I love the value with the home team as a small favorite in this one. 10* CHICAGO -4.5 |
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02-14-22 | Red Wings v. Wild OVER 6 | Top | 4-7 | Win | 100 | 8 h 15 m | Show |
NHL Earliest Cash Monday 9* Top Play OVER 6 in Minnesota Wild vs Detroit Red Wings @ 8:05 ET - The Wild off tight 3-2 win versus a strong Carolina club and have a big game at Winnipeg on deck. That sets this one up well for an over in my opinion as Minnesota is now hosting a Red Wings club that has been skating very well and is playing with a lot of confidence. Detroit had one ugly 4-1 loss in last 11 games but in the other 10 games they have averaged nearly 4 goals per game. This game should feature plenty of goals as the Wild have won 7 of 8 games and have averaged scoring 4 goals per game during this stretch even including a shutout loss! 9* OVER 6 in Minnesota |
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02-14-22 | Pistons v. Wizards OVER 218 | Top | 94-103 | Loss | -111 | 8 h 16 m | Show |
NBA Earliest Cash Monday 9* Top Play OVER 218 in Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons @ 7:10 ET - The Wizards have gone over the total in 3 straight games and allowed 119 points on average in these 3. The Pistons have gone over the total in 2 straight games and allowed 122 points on average in last 4 games. Each of last two meetings between these teams totaled more than this total. This one flies over the total as both these teams continue to pay little attention on the defensive end! 9* OVER 218 in Washington |
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02-14-22 | St. Louis +2.5 v. St Bonaventure | Top | 79-83 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 22 m | Show |
CBB CBSSN Blowout Monday 10* Top Play St Louis Billikens +2.5 @ St Bonaventure @ 5 ET - The Billikens are off a loss that followed a 6-game winning streak. St Louis is a perfect 4-0 SU the last 4 times they entered game off a loss. The Bonnies are off B2B wins but this followed losses in 6 of 10 games and St Bonaventure has not won 3 straight games since early December. The set up is perfect for a road win here especially when you consider this is a revenge game as the Bonnies won at St Louis Friday. Payback time here for the Billikens as they return the favor by winning at St Bonaventure. 10* ST LOUIS +2.5 |
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02-14-22 | William & Mary v. NC-Wilmington OVER 140 | Top | 73-80 | Win | 100 | 6 h 14 m | Show |
CBB Daytime Dominator Monday 9* Top Play OVER 140 in NC-Wilmington Seahawks vs William & Mary Tribe @ 2 ET - Neither one of these teams is very good defensively as evidenced by their field goal percentage defense both inside and outside the arc. Also, William & Mary has allowed 80 points per game game last 4 games. NC-Wilmington has allowed 75 points per game last 4 games. I know the teams shot ridiculously high percentages when they met a little over a week ago and that is why the game totaled 162 points. However, even with lesser shooting percentages but a good pace in this one, it should get well into the 140s and I will grab the value here as neither team has impressed defensively of late. 9* OVER 140 in NC-Wilmington |
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02-13-22 | Colorado State +2.5 v. Boise State | Top | 77-74 | Win | 100 | 6 h 48 m | Show |
CBB Contrarian Crusher Sunday 10* Top Play Colorado State Rams +2.5 @ Boise State Broncos @ 4 ET - The Rams are the better team offensively. Statistically these teams are nearly equal on the defensive end but the shooting edge of Colorado State is the key here. Boise State is favored but that is only because they are at home. I love taking short dogs in college hoops. The Rams are about a 3 point dog here but have the offensive firepower to pull off the upset here because they can get key buckets when they need. They are the type of team that can thrive on the road and yet we get line value here because of the home court factored in for the Broncos. The Rams are 7-2 SU on the road and Boise State does have a pair of road losses already this season. 10* COLORADO STATE +2.5 |
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02-13-22 | Hawks +7 v. Celtics | Top | 95-105 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 3 m | Show |
NBA Game of the Week Sunday 10* Top Play Atlanta Hawks +7 @ Boston Celtics @ 2:10 ET - Trae Young is probable for the Hawks in this one. Atlanta has won 4 of the last 5 meetings with Boston SU and is on an overall 6-2 ATS run last 8 meetings. I know the Celtics have won 7 straight games overall but their two most recent home wins each by 6 points and I love the value with the Hawks here off a loss. Atlanta had won 9 of 12 games before losing at home versus San Antonio Friday. Also, the Hawks are 3-1 SU last 4 times when off a loss. I would not be surprised at all to see an upset here but am grabbing the points for added insurance in this one and, yes, I am aware of the John Collins injury. 10* ATLANTA +7 |
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02-13-22 | Penguins v. Devils OVER 6.5 | Top | 4-2 | Loss | -100 | 4 h 57 m | Show |
NHL Divisional Dominator Sunday 10* Top Play OVER 6.5 +110 in New Jersey Devils vs Pittsburgh Penguins @ 1:35 ET - Not only are the Devils off back to back games in which they have scored 7 goals in each win, New Jersey has allowed 4 or more goals in 4 of last 5 games. Overall, 4 of last 5 NJ games have totaled 8 or more goals. Also, the Penguins have won 7 of last 9 road games and averaged scoring nearly 4 goals per game during this stretch. I know that the Penguins are off a shutout win but the last 3 times Pittsburgh was off a game in which they allowed 1 goal or loss their next game has totaled at least 7 goals all 3 times. More of the same expected here. 10* OVER 6.5 +110 in New Jersey |
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02-13-22 | Maryland v. Purdue OVER 147 | Top | 61-62 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 4 m | Show |
CBB Daytime Dominator Sunday 9* Top Play OVER 147 in Purdue Boilermakers vs Maryland Terrapins @ 1 ET - The Terrapins are off a 110 to 82 loss and that was even at home! Now Maryland is on the road and facing a Purdue team that is angry off an 82-56 loss at Michigan. The Boilermakers will bounce back and pile up the points here as they also have revenge from a loss at Maryland last season. The Terrapins are 7-2 to the over in road games this season and the Boilermakers were on a 10-2 run to the over before their game against the Wolverines stayed under the total. 9* OVER 147 in Purdue |
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02-13-22 | Sabres v. Canadiens OVER 6 | Top | 5-3 | Win | 101 | 3 h 29 m | Show |
NHL Earliest Cash Sunday 9* Top Play OVER 6 in Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres @ 12:35 ET - The Canadiens in 2nd game of B2B and used Montembeault in goal yesterday which means it is likely going to be Primeau between the pipes for this one. Either way this is a tough spot for Montreal to keep the puck out of their own net even though they did a good job of that yesterday in a rare low-scoring 2-1 loss. Prior to this the Habs had been giving up a ton of goals and I expect that trend to resume here. Also, the Sabres are expected to go with Anderson between the pipes and he has allowed 5 goals in 2 of his last 3 starts including his most recent one. Both these teams have been giving up a lot of goals lately and I expect these trends to continue here. 9* OVER 6 in Montreal |
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02-13-22 | West Ham United v. Leicester OVER 2.5 | Top | 2-2 | Win | 100 | 4 h 55 m | Show |
EPL King Power Blowout Sunday 10* Top Play OVER 2.5 goals in Leicester vs West Ham @ 11:30 AM ET - This one takes place at King Power Stadium in Leicester and I am expecting plenty of goals in this one! The last 6 meetings between these clubs have all totaled 3 or more goals. Additionally, Leicester matches are averaging about 3.5 goals apiece this season and West Ham matches are averaging 3 goals each this season. Leicester is allowing an average of nearly a full 2 goals per match this season which is a big part of the reason they are so far down the table. While I expect their struggles with conceding goals to continue, I also expect the hosts to put up a fight on their home pitch. Leicester is averaging scoring 1.7 goals per match at home and I don't see either club having a clean sheet here nor either club settling for a share of the spoils here. Leicester has had only 2 draws in 11 matches this season and West Ham has had only 4 draws in 24 matches this season. Given all of the above, you can see why I am expecting at least a 2-1 final here. 10* OVER 2.5 goals in Leicester |
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02-12-22 | Islanders v. Flames OVER 5.5 | Top | 2-5 | Win | 112 | 14 h 33 m | Show |
NHL Situational Slaughter Saturday 10* Top Play OVER 5.5 +110 in Calgary Flames vs New York Islanders @ 10:05 ET - The Islanders peppered Edmonton with shots last night and deserved better in the 3-1 loss. I look for the Isles to keep on coming tonight but, at the same time, the Flames have been red hot and are likely to score a pile of goals here. Calgary will be helped by the fact that New York used their #1 goalie, Ilya Sorokin, last night. That means back-up netminder likely for the Isles and I know Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom has been hot but the Islanders looked very strong last night as they are healthier now and were flying all over the ice. The Isles will score their fair share tonight but note that the Flames have won 8 of 10 games and have scored at least 4 goals in 7 of those 8 victories! In fact, Calgary's last 10 games have featured 9 that totaled 6 or more goals. I understand this total of 5.5 goals involving the Flames and Islanders but look for it to prove to be too low. 10* OVER 5.5 +110 in Calgary |
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02-12-22 | Cavs +3.5 v. 76ers | Top | 93-103 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 54 m | Show |
NBA PA Dominator Saturday 10* Top Play Cleveland Cavaliers +3.5 @ Philadelphia 76ers @ 7:40 ET - Both teams off wins and both teams in 2nd game of back to back but I feel it will be much tougher on the 76ers than the Cavaliers. Keep in mind the Sixers lost Curry in the trade for Harden and they still don't have Harden available yet. Also, this is the 2nd game of a back to back and Embiid might be limited or possibly even miss the contest. You never know for sure these days but he could end up being in street clothes with it being 2nd game of a B2B and he is so injury-prone. In any event I like Cleveland taking on a team that is without a key outside shooter and they did struggle overall with the 3-ball yesterday and the Cavs are not the Thunder! OKC was missing a ton of personnel for yesterday's game but the red hot Cavaliers will present a much stiffer challenge. The Cavs have won 13 of 16 games! 10* CLEVELAND +3.5 |
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02-12-22 | Jets +180 v. Predators | Top | 5-2 | Win | 180 | 11 h 58 m | Show |
NHL Contrarian Crusher Saturday 9* Top Play Winnipeg Jets Money Line +180 @ Nashville Predators @ 7:05 ET - The Predators opened up as -165 favorites and then shot up to as high as -215 and, as per usual, I am fading the line move. This is a revenge game for the Jets and though they lost 5-2 at Nashville last month they outshot the Preds 38 to 23 in that game. Also, Nashville has lost 6 of 10 games and is over-priced here plain and simple. Yes this is a back to back for Winnipeg so Comrie might be between the pipes but he has actually been solid in recent outings. Additionally, the Jets are off a game in which they got ripped off on a bogus late-game penalty call that allowed Stars to take the lead. The Jets were the better team in that game last night but did go on to lose in OT and they deserved the full 2 points in the standings last night. Tonight they will get what they deserved last night. 9* WINNIPEG +180 |
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02-12-22 | Knicks v. Blazers OVER 216.5 | Top | 103-112 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 44 m | Show |
NBA Earliest Cash Saturday 9* Top Play OVER 216.5 in Portland Trailblazers vs New York Knicks @ 5 ET - The Knicks are 6-2 to over last 8 games. They have allowed 118 points last 5 games. New York has scored average of 111 points last 7 games. Neither of those numbers include any OT points. I know the Blazers have been trending under but Portland has allowed 114 per game last 7 home games and is off a SU win and ATS cover and is 3-1 to the over the last 4 times off an ATS win. 9* OVER 216.5 in Portland |
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02-12-22 | Georgia Tech v. Virginia OVER 122.5 | Top | 53-63 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 3 m | Show |
CBB ESPN Smash Pass Saturday 10* Top Play OVER 122.5 in Virginia Cavaliers vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets @ 4 ET - One can understand the low total posted here when you consider the long-term with Virginia basketball. However, a big key to the Cavaliers having won 3 straight and 5 of 7 has been their offensive production and the over is on a 6-1 run L7 Cavs games. Virginia has scored an average of 66.4 ppg in this 7-game stretch. The Yellow Jackets have allowed an average of 75.3 ppg their last 8 games against Division I opponents. Georgia Tech has averaged scoring 70.5 points last 4 road games. Don't be surprised when this one gets into the 130s. The Yellow Jackets don't have good defensive numbers and the Cavaliers are allowing higher shooting percentages than usual this season. Yes, the Cavs like to play a slow-tempo game but the way these two teams are going right now I fully expect another over in this one. 10* OVER 122.5 in Virginia |
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02-12-22 | Temple +4.5 v. Tulane | Top | 83-92 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 43 m | Show |
CBB Philly Insider Saturday 9* Top Play Temple Owls +4.5 @ Tulane Green Wave @ 2 ET - Even though Jake Forrester is likely to miss again, Jeremiah Williams and Damian Dunn are both expected to play in this one. Also, Temple is 8-0 SU at Tulane since the Green Wave joined the AAC beginning in 2014. We also get the Owls angry off a loss here as they lost at South Florida on a buzzer beater. Getting points with an angry road dog that should be healthier here is something I won't pass up on. Look for the Owls to make it 9 in a row SU in games played as a visitor against Tulane but we'll grab the points for added insurance here. 9* TEMPLE +4.5 |
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02-12-22 | Manchester City v. Norwich City OVER 3.5 | Top | 4-0 | Win | 120 | 5 h 14 m | Show |
EPL National TV Rout Saturday 10* Top Play OVER 3.5 +120 in Norwich City vs Manchester City @ 12:30 ET - Manchester City has won the last two meetings 5-0 but those two matches were as a host. The last time they visited Norwich City they lost 3-2 and this was recent enough that it is fresh in their minds. Manchester City wants to make sure they don't let that happen again. I am looking for a 4th straight time that a meeting between these clubs totals 5 or more goals and the good news is we need only 4 goals to be a winner here. Norwich has some extra confidence here as they enter this match unbeaten in their last 4 overall plus knowing the last time they hosted City they got the victory. That said, I do expect Norwich to find the back of the net at least once in this one but the trouble is they will not be able to stop the strongest team in the league and I look for Manchester City to put on a clinic in this one and score a pile of goals. 10* OVER 3.5 +120 in Norwich City |
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02-12-22 | Flyers +144 v. Red Wings | Top | 2-4 | Loss | -100 | 4 h 16 m | Show |
NHL Earliest Cash Saturday 9* Top Play Philadelphia Flyers Money Line +145 @ Detroit Red Wings @ 12:05 ET - Flyers get a change at revenge after a home loss versus Detroit Wednesday by a 6-3 count. Philadelphia had won back to back games before that loss and I expect them to respond here. This line opened up with the Red Wings at a -135 and has shot all the way up to a -165. I am grabbing the extra value on the other side of the move. 9* PHILADELPHIA +145 |
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02-11-22 | Islanders v. Oilers OVER 5.5 | Top | 1-3 | Loss | -115 | 12 h 56 m | Show |
NHL Contrarian Crusher Friday 10* Top Play OVER 5.5 in Edmonton Oilers vs New York Islanders @ 9:05 ET - I know the Oilers just fired their head coach and will respond here under their interim head coach who had been the team's AHL affiliate. However, that response is likely to involve more goals rather than stellar defense and goaltending. Simply put, Edmonton is built better for the former rather than the latter and I expect plenty of scoring here. Yes, the Islanders are known more for defense and goaltending - particularly when Sorokin is in the crease - but the Oilers have the high-end talent to create quality scoring chances when motivated. That said, I expect a highly motivated effort from the hosts in this one and that should lead to plenty of goals. The Islanders also looking to make a big push here as they have a chance to pick up major ground in the standings as they will be a busy team with makeup games over the next couple weeks. The Isles already won their first game after the All-star break with a 6-3 win at Vancouver. More of the same on tap tonight. 10* OVER 5.5 in Edmonton |
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02-11-22 | Jets +140 v. Stars | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 52 m | Show |
NHL Earliest Cash Friday 9* Top Play Winnipeg Jets Money Line +140 @ Dallas Stars @ 8:35 ET - The Stars are a strong team but they are off a big win versus Nashville and have a huge game with Colorado on deck. For Winnipeg this is the front end of a back to back spot. That means Hellebuyck likely to start one game and Comrie start the other. No matter which guy is protecting the cage here I like my chances in this one. Hellebuyck is back "in the zone" again as he has been sharp in his last two starts and, when he is on his game, he is one of the best in the league. As for Comrie, he has been rock solid in recent appearances when called upon. Comrie has had one dud in his last 5 appearances but allowed a total of just 9 goals in the other 4. As for the Stars, they have had one strong performance from netminders last 4 games but allowed a total of 12 goals in the other 3 games! The Jets have only 9 regulation losses in 23 road games this season but have had some trouble with games going past regulation on the road. I look for them to get over the hump here as this team is better than their full season record shows and they are under-valued here. 9* WINNIPEG +140 |
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02-11-22 | Thunder v. 76ers -12.5 | Top | 87-100 | Win | 100 | 8 h 6 m | Show |
NBA PA Dominator Friday 9* Top Play Philadelphia 76ers -12.5 vs Oklahoma City Thunder @ 7 ET - Even if James Harden does not play tonight, Philly is bolstered by the huge trade that got rid of the toxic Ben Simmons and brought in a superstar. The Sixers will be bolstered by this trade no matter who is on the floor tonight and Philadelphia is hungry to bounce back after the home loss to Phoenix Tuesday. With two days off between games, the 76ers will have fresh legs here and they can run and gun their way to victory past a Thunder team that just does not have the horses to keep up. Oklahoma City is already one of the league's worst teams even when healthy but right now the Thunder are extremely short-handed. Yes this is a big number to lay but OKC is off B2B home losses by an average margin of 15.5 points and its last 4 road losses have also come by an average margin of 15.5 points. Lay it! 9* PHILADELPHIA -12.5 |
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02-11-22 | Cavs v. Pacers OVER 216.5 | Top | 120-113 | Win | 100 | 8 h 42 m | Show |
NBA Contrarian Crusher Friday 10* Top Play OVER 216.5 in Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers @ 7 ET - With all the personnel changes for the Pacers following the trade, one might be reluctant to invest in the over here. However, I feel this could lead to a rather fast-paced disorganized game where players on defense miss switches and/or are out of position. Things like this happen when a team has a new influx of players like Indiana does now. I also love the fact that these two teams just met and the game totaled only 183 points. Keep in mind, that is the only under the Pacers have had in their last 9 games. The Cavaliers have allowed 115 points or more in 3 of last 4 road games. Cleveland has a tendency to not score well but they now take on a Pacers team that, other than the one clunker against the Cavs, allowed 123.7 points per game in other 10 games dating back to January 20th. Look for plenty of points in this one. 10* OVER 216.5 in Indiana |
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02-11-22 | Wright State v. Wisc-Milwaukee OVER 146.5 | Top | 57-60 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 32 m | Show |
CBB Earliest Cash Friday 10* Top Play OVER 146.5 in Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers vs Wright State Raiders @ 7 ET - The Panthers just got held to only 39 points on their home floor in their most recent game! You know what is coming here from UW-Milwaukee after a game like that. Even though they will respond on the offensive end here, this Panthers team has allowed 76 points per game last 7 games. I am looking for a shootout here as a result as the Raiders come into this one having won 4 straight games and averaging 80 points per game during the win streak. Wright State has averaged scoring 79 points last 6 road games. The over is 4-0 in last 4 meetings between these teams and I look for that trend to continue here. 10* OVER 146.5 in Wisconsin-Milwaukee |
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02-10-22 | Hurricanes -130 v. Bruins | Top | 6-0 | Win | 100 | 8 h 49 m | Show |
NHL Earliest Dominator 9* Top Play Carolina Hurricanes Money Line -130 @ Boston Bruins @ 7:05 ET - The Bruins have lost 4 of 6 and now Brad Marchand is beginning a 6-game suspension and Patrice Bergeron is out with an upper body injury. Boston is hosting an angry Carolina team that is off B2B losses and is one of the best teams in the league. The Hurricanes respond in a big way with one of their best efforts of the season and take advantage of a short-handed Bruins club in this one. Lay the price as it should prove well worth it! 9* CAROLINA -130 |
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02-10-22 | Capitals v. Canadiens OVER 6 | Top | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 7 h 23 m | Show |
NHL Eastern Conference Total of the Month Thursday 10* Top Play OVER 6 in Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals @ 7 ET - The Canadiens just made a head coaching change. Certainly the team should respond with a strong effort tonight. However, the new head coach can not come in and play goalie for the team and therein lies the current problem with Montreal. The Habs have lost 7 straight games and each of the last 5 games saw them allow at least 5 goals in all 5 regulation losses. The Capitals also have goalie issues right now because Vanecek is out. In the last 6 games started by someone other than Vanecek, Washington has allowed an average of 4.7 goals per game! That said, the fact Ovechkin is out for the Capitals tonight is merely serving to give us line value here as it should help this total hold at 6 when the reality is that it should be 6.5 in my opinion. The Caps have scored an average of 4 goals per game in their last 4 games and I am looking for that, coupled with a spirited effort from the Habs here, to result in a true barn-burner in this one. 10* OVER 6 in Montreal |
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02-10-22 | Iowa v. Maryland +4.5 | Top | 110-87 | Loss | -104 | 9 h 32 m | Show |
CBB Big Ten Game of the Month Thursday 10* Top Play Maryland Terrapins +4.5 vs Iowa Hawkeyes @ 7 ET - The Terrapins go as Fatts Russell and Eric Ayala go. That said, with those guys struggling overall the last 3 games it comes as no surprise that Maryland enters this one on a 3-game losing streak. However, match-ups certainly matter in basketball. That said, Russell and Ayala both had solid games against the Hawkeyes in the first meetings this season and that was at Iowa and ended up a loss by only a 5-point margin. Now the Terrapins are getting nearly that same number at home and note that the Hawkeyes are 2-5 on the road this season. This one sets up well for an upset and I like the extra value of having a few points on our side as well should Maryland fall just short. Note that Maryland is allowing only 65.5 ppg at home while Iowa is allowing 74.4 ppg on the road. The better defense at home and off 3 straight losses and catching some points...I'll take it! 10* MARYLAND +4.5 |
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02-10-22 | William & Mary v. Towson OVER 136.5 | Top | 60-75 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 21 m | Show |
CBB Earliest Cash Thursday 9* Top Play OVER 136.5 in Towson Tigers vs William & Mary Tribe @ 5 ET - This game is off the radar of most sports bettors and I feel that is why we are getting such a good value here. Towson is one of the best teams in the CAA and William & Mary is one of the worst which is why the spread on this game is 18. Where the value lies in my opinion is with the total. The last time these teams met the Tigers won 91-69 even though they were on the road for that one earlier this season! The Tribe enter this game having allowed 88 points per game their last two games even though they were at home! Towson is off an ugly low-scoring road loss in most recent game and that means they will not hold back and should score a pile of points here. Keep in mind, prior to that road loss the Tigers were on a 9-game stretch that saw them win 8 of 9 games. Towson, taking out the few clunkers in the bunch, averaged 78 points scored in the other 6 games and now they take on a team that is one of the worst in the league. That means the Tigers should get to 80+ easily and if the 18 point spread is right (which so often these numbers are good) that means this one flies over the total. 10* OVER 136.5 in Towson |
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02-10-22 | Arsenal v. Wolverhampton Wanderers +0.5 | Top | 1-0 | Loss | -130 | 6 h 11 m | Show |
EPL Goal Line Dominator Thursday 9* Top Play Wolverhampton +1/2 goal vs Arsenal @ 2:45 ET - Both these clubs have issues when it comes to scoring goals. This is likely to be a tight, low-scoring battle as evidenced by the posted O/U on this match of only 2 goals. That said, having the + on the goal line is likely to prove to be a big value in this one. Wolverhampton has earned at least a point in the table in 14 of 21 matches or 67%. Arsenal, on the road has won only 4 of 10 road matches or 40%. Also, in terms of current form, Wolverhampton has won 3 straight in Premier League action and overall 4 of last 5 across all competitions. Arsenal has not won any of its last 5 matches across all competitions and has not scored a single goal in the last 4! The hosts in this match-up are known for being stingy too as the Wolves have allowed only 16 goals on the season and only table-topping Manchester City has been better with just 14 goals conceded. A lot of home dog value here in my opinion. 9* WOLVERHAMPTON +1/2 goal |
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02-10-22 | Leicester v. Liverpool OVER 3.5 | Top | 0-2 | Loss | -102 | 6 h 44 m | Show |
EPL USA Network TV Rout Thursday 10* Top Play OVER 3.5 in Liverpool vs Leicester @ 2:45 ET - Liverpool is the highest scoring club in the Premier League this season and averaging nearly 3 goals per match. I know they have also been very strong defensively and particularly this is true at home. However, it will be tough to produce a clean sheet hosting a Leicester club known for its attacking style and having averaged scoring nearly 2 goals per match this season. Could we see a 3-2 type match here or a 4-1 match? Absolutely! Note that Leicester has a leaky defense and allows plenty of goals and that is why their road matches have seen them combine with their opponents for an average of 4 goals per game. Leicester's manager is an ex-manager of Liverpool and I have a feeling the heavily favored hosts want to not only win this match but to put an exclamation point on it! That said, I see this one getting over the total with an exciting attacking style being the theme for both clubs in this one. 10* OVER 3.5 in Liverpool |
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02-09-22 | Blackhawks v. Oilers OVER 6.5 | Top | 4-1 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 11 m | Show |
NHL Total of the Week Wednesday 10* Top Play OVER 6.5 +110 in Edmonton Oilers vs Chicago Blackhawks @ 8:05 ET - The Oilers got shutout on home ice yesterday and lost 4-0 to the Golden Knights. I fully expect Edmonton to bounce back tonight but, at the same time, I absolutely can not trust their defense or netminding. The good news for the Oilers is that the Blackhawks enter this game having allowed 4.8 goals per game their last 4 games. Chicago's Marc-Andre Fleury has been struggling between the pipes again. The bad news for Edmonton fans tonight is that the Oilers have allowed 4.2 goals per game their last 5 games on home ice. Edmonton is so strong in terms of their top-end talent and high-end scoring ability but their rather smallish and less physical blue line tends to come back to haunt them. They just do not have the grinders back there that they need and Chicago has talented forwards and will take advantage and score well in this one. Look for the Oilers to answer them goal for goal there and, of course, the hosts are favored heavily on the money line for a reason here. Look for a 4-3 or 5-3 type game in this one. 10* OVER 6.5 in Edmonton |
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02-09-22 | Spurs v. Cavs OVER 216 | Top | 92-105 | Loss | -113 | 8 h 20 m | Show |
NBA Earliest Dominator Wednesday 10* Top Play OVER 216 in Cleveland Cavaliers vs San Antonio Spurs @ 7:10 ET - The Cavaliers could have Curtis Levert (acquired from Indiana) on the floor for this one tonight. Also, Darius Garland could be back after missing 4 straight games. Even if those guys don't play, although odds favor both coming back and at least one of them for sure, I like the over in this match-up. The Spurs have been so poor on the defensive end and they like to play an uptempo style and Cleveland, in an Indiana sandwich, could just "play along" here in a rather meaningless non-conference match-up. The Cavaliers just beat the Pacers and now have a game at Indiana on deck. So this is a classic flat spot for the Cavs in terms of defensive intensity. Also, the over is on a perfect 5-0 run in meetings between these teams. The Spurs have trended under on the road and the Cavaliers have trended under at home this season but that is what has resulted in downward line movement here. The result is exceptional value on the over in this match-up. 10* OVER 216 in Cleveland |
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02-09-22 | Red Wings v. Flyers -110 | Top | 6-3 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 46 m | Show |
NHL PA Insider Wednesday 10* Top Play Philadelphia Flyers Money Line -110 vs Detroit Red Wings @ 7 ET - There are 32 teams in the NHL now that the Kraken joined the league and only 1 of them (Montreal) has fewer road wins (3) than the Red Wings (6). The point is that Detroit is very over-valued here. The Red Wings are a young and scrappy team that is building around their youth movement but that still does not change the fact that Detroit has won just 29% of road games this season! The Flyers blew a 2-0 lead but were tied 3-3 in their most recent loss (4-3) to the Islanders but they followed that up with B2B wins and the victory that took OT involved allowing a late goal and it never should taken OT for Philly to get the full 2 points in the standings. The point is that the Flyers have been playing better than people realize. They are more talented than many realize and they also will get Derek Brassard back in the lineup tonight. Claude Giroux was MVP of the All Star Game played here in Las Vegas where I live and the entire club is really rallying around him and I think you could see a push from Philly post All Star break! Look for a 3rd straight win tonight and take advantage of this bargain line. 10* PHILADELPHIA -110 |
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02-09-22 | Southampton v. Tottenham Hotspur OVER 2.5 | Top | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 6 h 30 m | Show |
EPL TV Total of the Week Wednesday 10* Top Play OVER 2.5 in Tottenham vs Southampton @ 2:45 ET - Tottenham scoring 1.6 goals per match at home this season and Southampton allowing 2.2 goals per match on enemy soil. Given those numbers don't be surprised if Tottenham finds the back of the net at least twice in this one. As for Southampton, I certainly do not see them remaining without a goal in this match-up. Tottenham has allowed 1.2 goals per match and Southampton is scoring an average of 1.2 goals per match. Tottenham has not produced a clean sheet in any of their last 6 matches across all competitions. Southampton, in their last 11 matches across all competitions, has featured only ONE time that either they or their opponent were held without a goal. Also, 10 of their last 13 matches across all competitions have totaled at least 3 goals and 3 of the last 4 meetings between these two clubs has totaled 3 or more goals. 10* OVER 2.5 in Tottenham |
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02-08-22 | Villanova v. St. John's +4 | Top | 75-69 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 15 m | Show |
CBB PA Insider Tuesday 10* Top Play St John's Red Storm +4 vs Villanova Wildcats @ 8:30 ET - Villanova is a great team but St John's is very scrappy and this is particularly true at home. The Red Storm are seeking revenge for getting blown out at Nova earlier this season. In that game, though St John's lost by double digits they simply shot very poorly! Villanova was on fire from deep and the Red Storm had about the same number of 3-point attempts plus overall had 15 more FG attempts in the game but it was just an off-shooting game for them. The Wildcats also are likely to be without Gillespie in this one and he is arguably their best player and a team leader. This is a very tricky spot for the Cats and the home team has won each of the last 4 meetings between these teams. The safe play here is to grab the points but we likely will not need them! 10* ST JOHN'S +4 |
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02-08-22 | Suns v. 76ers -106 | Top | 114-109 | Loss | -106 | 7 h 4 m | Show |
NBA PA Money Line NBA 10* Philadelphia 76ers Money Line -105 vs Phoenix Suns @ 7:10 ET - The 76ers opened up as a 2.5 point favorite and now this line is down near a pick'em. Long-time followers know I love to fade line moves. Of course Phoenix is a great team but they are on the road here in the 2nd game of a back to back and playing their 4th game in 6 nights and the travel hasn't been particularly easy. The Suns have gone from the Southeast to the Northeast to the Midwest and now back to the Northeast again. Philly is at home and is rested and also has not had a back to back since mid-January. The Sixers have two off days on deck after this too as they do not play again until Friday. Philadelphia wants to make up for their most recent home game as it was a disappointing home loss to the Wizards. The 76ers had won 8 of 10 home games heading into that one. They get right back on track here. 10* PHILADELPHIA Money Line -105 |
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02-08-22 | Hurricanes -1.5 v. Senators | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 2 m | Show |
NHL Puck Line Rout Tuesday 9* Top Play Carolina Hurricanes -1.5 +105 @ Ottawa Senators @ 7:05 ET - The Hurricanes outplayed the Maple Leafs last night but lost 4-3 in OT in a frustrating loss that should not have happened. Carolina will bounce back stronger than ever tonight and they catch a Senators team off a rare big win versus the Devils last night as Ottawa prevailed 4-1. The Sens have been playing better recently but are still no match for a Canes team angry off a loss in a game in which they know they deserved better. Of course the money line is prohibitive here as it is far too pricey but we get value on the puck line and I do expect a road team win by 2+ goals. The Hurricanes are 4-1 last 5 times when off a loss and 3 of the 4 wins by a multiple goal margin. Look for this one to be a rout as well. 9* CAROLINA -1.5 +105 |
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02-08-22 | Devils v. Canadiens OVER 6 | Top | 7-1 | Win | 100 | 7 h 24 m | Show |
NHL Contrarian Crusher Tuesday 10* Top Play OVER 6 in Montreal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils @ 7:05 ET - Considering neither one of these hockey clubs have been lighting the NHL on fire this season you may be reluctant to play on over here. In typical contrarian fashion though I am pounding this over with a top play. The Devils outshot the Senators last night but were done in by a goalie who was on his game. I don't expect that to be the case tonight. Both NJ and Montreal have been struggling to get consistent play between the pipes for varying reasons. The result is that the Devils have allowed 4 goals per game their last 11 games in a tough 1-10 stretch. The Canadiens have lost 12 of 13 games and allowed 4.5 goals per game during this rough 13-game stretch. Look for both teams to take advantage of leaky defense and questionable goaltending and this one should easily get past the 6-goal mark. 10* OVER 6 in Montreal |
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02-08-22 | Watford v. West Ham United -1 | Top | 0-1 | Push | 0 | 6 h 35 m | Show |
EPL Goal Line Dominator Tuesday 9* Top Play West Ham United -1 +105 vs Watford @ 2:45 ET - West Ham has dominated Watford in recent meetings. Watford is emphasizing defense but continues to struggle to score goals. The visitors will not be able to keep up with a West Ham club that is scoring an average of 2 goals per match on their home pitch this season. Also, the hosts have pounded Watford for at least 3 goals in each of last 4 meetings. The visitors are in the regulation zone in the table for a reason and West Ham is off a disappointing effort in their most recent match and will respond strongly here. Lay it! 9* WEST HAM UNITED -1 +105 |
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02-08-22 | Everton v. Newcastle United OVER 2.5 | Top | 1-3 | Win | 103 | 5 h 48 m | Show |
EPL Afternoon Annihilation Tuesday 10* Top Play OVER 2.5 in Newcastle United vs Everton @ 2:45 ET - Newcastle does struggle to score goals overall but they are better when they are on their home pitch. Also, they are hosting an Everton club that is not too far above them in the table and has been a disappointment this season. Look for both clubs, also bolstered by some recent additions in terms of personnel, to play this match with a lot of energy and to be more aggressive on the attack. There is some reason for optimism right now for each club based on some recent developments and we should see a spirited match with more scoring opportunities than you might have otherwise expected. Each club pushing hard for the full 3 points in the table here and does not want to settle for a draw and a split of the spoils. I also don't foresee either club producing a clean sheet so that means we should see at least a 2-1 final in this one. Everton concedes about 2 goals per game on enemy pitch and Newcastle conceding about 2 goals per game on their home pitch this season. Both clubs would like to stop the bleeding but the scoring chances will again be there in this one. 10* OVER 2.5 in Newcastle |
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02-07-22 | Raptors v. Hornets OVER 224 | Top | 116-101 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 54 m | Show |
NBA Total of the Week Monday 10* Top Play OVER 224 in Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors @ 7:10 ET - The Hornets have been trending under but this is the right match-up to get them going again. On the season, Charlotte has been a high-scoring team. Now, after an ugly low-scoring home loss to the Heat, the Hornets will bounce back against a team that has been playing plenty of run and gun basketball of late. The Raptors are on a run of 3 straight overs and overs in 6 of last 8 games overall. Speaking of trending to overs, when Toronto and Charlotte have squared off the over is 5-2 in last 7 games. The average points scored in the first half of the last 4 meetings is 130! That is a pace for 260 in each game. Though they did not get to that lofty total, they did get to overs in all but 1 of those 4 games and the fact is these teams are rested (each was off yesterday) and I expect a fast-paced game all the way through which will fly over the very manageable total posted on this game. 10* OVER 224 in Charlotte |
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02-07-22 | Hurricanes +120 v. Maple Leafs | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 36 m | Show |
NHL Top Blowout Monday 10* Top Play Carolina Hurricanes Money Line +120 @ Toronto Maple Leafs @ 7:05 ET - Great match-up. The Maple Leafs are expected to use goalie Petr Mrazek rather than their usual starting goalie, Jack Campbell. Mrazek use to be with the Hurricanes. However, Carolina goalie Frederik Andersen use to be with the Maple Leafs. So this is a unique match-up for sure. What I like about Andersen in this match-up is he already beat the Leafs 4-1 in Carolina when these teams met earlier this season and he is the normal starting goalie for the Canes. The Leafs are reaching here by giving Mrazek a shot against his former team. I do expect Andersen to play in this one even though he, like Campbell, was at the All Star game in Vegas this past weekend. No matter who is in the crease for either team here, I like the Hurricanes in this match-up. Yes, I respect the Maple Leafs and they are a very strong team but Carolina just has more grit in my opinion. They play just like their head coach Rod Brind'Amour, long-time Hurricane and Flyer, use to play and that has given this team a hard-nosed attitude and they are tough to beat. They have won 16 of 20 games now and remember they started this season winning 14 of 16 games! When this team gets hot, look out, and they are on fire again right now. The Maple Leafs have been hot too but played a number of weaker foes during this stretch. Also, prior to the 5-game winning streak Toronto was on a run that saw them lose 6 of 13 games. The Hurricanes, when rolling and motivated, are simply the better team and getting them at plus money (since this game is at the Scotiabank Arena) is something I will not pass up on! 10* CAROLINA +120 |
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02-07-22 | NC-Wilmington v. Hofstra -6 | Top | 71-73 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 27 m | Show |
CAA Game of Year Monday 10* Top Play Hofstra Pride -6 vs NC Wilmington Seahawks @ 5 ET - This line has gone from an opener of 7.5 to as low as a 6 as of mid-morning game-day and it is now "go time" with this one. Yes the Seahawks have the much better record than the Pride but why do you think this game is priced this way? You think the odds makers made a mistake? They did not! Hofstra was installed as a 7.5 point home favorite with good reason in this one. The Pride have revenge from a loss at UNC-Wilmington a little over a week ago. They lost the game by 6 but were outscored by 21 points from 3-point land on a rare poor shooting night for Hofstra. Also, the Pride severely outrebounded the Seahawks by a 13-carom margin but were done in by a rare turnover-prone effort as they turned it over 17 times in the game. UNCW turned it over only 9 times in that game. Now with the Pride as the hosts watch all the flukiness of that first game result get flip-flopped here. Hofstra will not be denied here as they have also played the tougher schedule so far this season but are set up well here with an edge as they are playing 3rd straight home game while the Seahawks are on the road for a 3rd straight time! 10* HOFSTRA -6 |
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02-06-22 | Pacers v. Cavs OVER 216.5 | Top | 85-98 | Loss | -107 | 7 h 14 m | Show |
NBA Total Dominator Sunday 10* Top Play OVER 216.5 in Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers @ 6 ET - The Cavaliers could get Darius Garland back today. The Pacers could get both Malcolm Brogdon and Domantas Sabonis back today. Either way I like the over. Indiana has been given a lot of time to younger players recently and this has strengthened their bench when guys like Brogdon and Sabonis are back. The fast-paced style that the Pacers have been playing with has led to a perfect 7-0 run to the over. I know Cleveland likes to play slower and the Cavaliers have been trending under. However, the last 4 meetings between these teams have averaged 217 points per game and the way the Pacers have been playing of late this game should have a much stronger pace than even those 4 match-ups did. That said, this one gets well into the 220s. Indiana, not including OT, allowing 121 points last 11 games! The Pacers, not including OT, scoring an average of 114 points per game last 11 games! 10* OVER 216.5 in Cleveland |
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02-06-22 | Minnesota v. Iowa OVER 148.5 | Top | 59-71 | Loss | -106 | 7 h 36 m | Show |
CBB Daytime Dominator Sunday 10* Top Play OVER 148.5 in Iowa Hawkeyes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers @ 4:30 ET - Iowa fired up off B2B losses and an overall unacceptable stretch that has seen them lose 4 of last 7 games. The Hawkeyes will respond in a huge way here at home in this game. Iowa has averaged 88.8 points per game at home this season. Minnesota is averaging 69.9 points per game on the road this season. The Golden Gophers have endured a 1-7 stretch that has seen them allow 74.4 points per game. Now they face a team capable of hanging 90 points on them and I see an incredible tempo to this game as the Hawkeyes are itching for that huge big home win to get them back on track. This is the perfect spot for it and Minnesota has the talent to hang around within about 10 or 12 in this game and that should send this soaring over the total. 10* OVER 148.5 in Iowa |
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02-05-22 | Suns v. Wizards OVER 219.5 | Top | 95-80 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 47 m | Show |
NBA Non-Conf Total of the Month Saturday 10* Top Play OVER 219.5 in Washington Wizards vs Phoenix Suns @ 7:10 ET - This total opened up at 223 and has now fallen to as low as 219.5 this morning. The Wizards are without Bradley Beal and he is a big scorer. However, Washington is still battling hard and just scored 106 points in a win at Philly Wednesday in a game that easily could have been higher-scoring as the Wizards had 59 points at the half. Washington is known for scoring better when at home and has only had one "dud" in their last dozen home games. In the other 11 games at home during this hot stretch of scoring, the Wizards have averaged 115 points per game! The Suns come into this one having averaged 112.4 points per game on the road this season. The over is 5-0 in last 5 meetings between these teams. With Phoenix off a loss at Atlanta, the Suns will come out fired up for a big road win and they are going to push the tempo here and also keep their foot on the gas throughout this game. Phoenix responds off a loss, Wizards fight hard at home (only once in last dozen home games have they had a loss by more than a 5-point margin) and the result is a high-scoring shootout here. 10* OVER 219.5 in Washington |
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02-05-22 | Penn State v. Wisconsin OVER 129.5 | Top | 49-51 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 15 m | Show |
CBB Big Ten Total of the Year Saturday 10* Top Play OVER 129.5 in Wisconsin Badgers vs Penn State Nittany Lions @ 6 ET - The Nittany Lions are off an upset win versus Iowa and that game was not as high-scoring as it appears because it did go to overtime. However, the 132 points in regulation would have been enough in terms of comparing to the number posted on this match-up for Penn State at Wisconsin. I am well aware of the fact that the Nittany Lions have often struggled to score well on the road this season. However, the win over the Hawkeyes is a big confidence boosting win for this team. Also, Greg Lee is off a strong game at the forward position and the frontcourt of Lee, Seth Lundy and John Harrar can produce solid interior offense for PSU in this one. Wisconsin used to be known for defensive low-scoring grinders but the situation has been much different this season. The Badgers are allowing 67 points per game and 44% shooting from the field! The over is 8-2 in Wisconsin's last 10 games and they do average 75.4 ppg at home. If you consider that number plus the 8.5 point spread in this game you are looking at a game getting into the low 140s and yet this number is hovering near 130. I feel we have excellent line value with the over here as the Badgers are hungry to bounce back at home after a disappointing road loss at Illinois. Wisconsin has averaged 78 ppg last 6 home games. Penn State has allowed 72 points per game in their 6 true road games this season and 75 points per game on the road if you remove the low-scoring grinder with Ohio State from the equation. This total just too low with Badgers poised for a big bounce back on their floor but dealing with a Nittany Lions team surging with confidence right now after beating Iowa. Penn State ready for a solid road performance and can hang around in this game which will push it over the total. 10* OVER 129.5 in Wisconsin |
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02-05-22 | Ole Miss v. Florida -8.5 | Top | 57-62 | Loss | -109 | 7 h 31 m | Show |
Rickenbach CBB Daytime Dominator Saturday 10* Top Play Florida Gators -8.5 vs Ole Miss Rebels @ 3:30 ET - Though the Gators probably will not have Colin Castleton back just yet, he has started practicing again and this is giving the Florida team a mental boost as they know one of their best players has an imminent return. The big injury news about this match-up is that Ole Miss just lost freshman guard Daeshun Ruffin for the rest of the season to a knee injury suffered in the Rebels upset win at LSU early this week. Though a freshman, he had taken on a starters role for the last 10 games and he had thrived at the point guard position. In fact, he had 21 points in the upset win over these Gators at Ole Miss last month. His loss is huge and is particularly troublesome because guard Jarkel Joiner is still out. That means Austin Crowley likely will be at the point guard position again. Point guard is such an important position and now Ole Miss down to their third choice there. Also, the home team has won and covered each of the last 4 meetings between these teams. Look for the Gators to win in a home blowout by a double digit margin as they get their revenge. 10* FLORIDA -8.5 |
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02-05-22 | Watford v. Burnley +125 | Top | 0-0 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 1 m | Show |
Rickenbach EPL Game of the Week Saturday 10* Top Play Burnley Money Line +125 vs Watford @ 1 ET - Burnley bolstered by the signing of Wout Weghorst. Watford made managerial change to Roy Hodgson. It will take a little time for the change to Hodgson to have an impact and the visitors also are hurt by the fact that star striker Emmanuel Dennis is suspended for this match. Yes, Burnley has struggled to score goals this season but they also have not allowed many on their home pitch. Indeed, Burnley allowing just 1 goal per match when a host this season. Watford allowing 2 goals per match overall this season. Also, Watford has not been able to deliver a clean sheet in two years, since February of 2020. You can see, given all of the above, why I am expecting at least a 2-1 victory here as Watford has only 2 draws in 20 matches this season. Both clubs going strong for the full 3 points in the table in this one as there are currently down at the bottom of the table. That said, look for Burnley to prevail and pick up a rare victory as Watford has lost 70% of matches this season with defeats in 14 of 20. Conversely the hosts have lost only 8 of 18 and I don't see either team settling for a draw in this one. Someone should pick up the full 3 points in the table given Watford's propensity for avoiding draws. Look for that someone to be Burnley! 10* BURNLEY +125 |
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02-04-22 | Bulls v. Pacers OVER 231 | Top | 122-115 | Win | 100 | 8 h 16 m | Show |
NBA Central Division Total of the Month Friday 10* Top Play OVER 231 in Indiana Pacers vs Chicago Bulls @ 7:10 ET - A lot of injury/covid issues/concerns in this one. It will not matter. No matter who has been on the floor lately, both these teams have been trending over. Yes, the Bulls game last night went to OT but it was over the total by the end of regulation. Also, Chicago is on a perfect 5-0 run to the over in the 2nd game of a B2B. Indiana enters this game on an overall 6-0 run to the over and the Bulls have gone over the total in 4 straight games overall. The Pacers have been forced to play a bunch of younger guys recently and give more minutes than usual to role players as well. The result has been a lack of defensive efficiency but fantastic offensive efficiency. The Pacers, not including OT, have allowed an average of 122 last 7 games and scored an average of 114 last 6 games! The Bulls, not including OT points, have allowed 110 points or more in 6 of last 7 games and have scored 111 points or more in 6 straight games. Chicago averaging 119 per game in those 6 games and tonight's game could go either way in terms of the side in my opinion and that means a 120-119 type game given the above numbers. Look for this one to sneak into the 240s and the line is near the 230 mark. 10* OVER 231 in Indiana |
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02-04-22 | Creighton v. Seton Hall -6 | Top | 55-74 | Win | 100 | 9 h 4 m | Show |
CBB Big East Game of the Year Friday 10* Top Play Seton Hall Pirates -6 vs Creighton Bluejays @ 7 ET - I know Bryce Aiken might still be out here but I still like the Pirates a ton in this spot even if he does not play. The key is that if he does he is likely to be close to 100% because his only issue was being in concussion protocol. In my mind the bigger story here is the Bluejays being without center Ryan Kalkbrenner as he rolled his ankle quite badly in Tuesday's game. That is a tough injury so even if Kalkbrenner plays he is unlikely to be himself. From a situational standpoint, this is a great spot as Creighton is off an upset win at Connecticut as a double digit dog! The Bluejays had lost 3 straight road games heading into that one and the margin of the games was 23 points per defeat! Yes Seton Hall has been struggling to cover games lately but the Pirates are 8-3 at home this season and off B2B losses SU as a solid home favorite each of last two games in Newark, the Pirates are hungry. Look for the hosts to respond in a huge way here. Note that Creighton is only making 30.9% of threes this season and on the road they are allowing 37.5% threes! The Pirates stats, when at home, are nearly the identical reverse of that with hot shooting and strong defense. They pull away for the double digit win here in my opinion. 10* SETON HALL -6 |
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02-04-22 | Dartmouth v. Yale OVER 136.5 | Top | 69-72 | Win | 100 | 8 h 6 m | Show |
CBB Earliest Cash Friday 9* Top Play OVER 136.5 in Yale Bulldogs vs Dartmouth Big Green @ 5 ET - Sometimes Dartmouth gets involved in low-scoring grinders but I see Yale dictating the pace and flow of this game on their home floor. The Bulldogs struggled a bit in non-conference action but now are red hot in Ivy League action including knocking off Princeton in their most recent game. As for the Big Green, 4 of their last 6 games have totaled at least 139 points. Each of Dartmouth's 3 road games in Ivy League action have totaled at least 139 points and have actually averaged 145 points apiece! With each team off a big win (Big Green just won at Columbia) confidence riding high for these guard-heavy teams and I look for solid shooting and another high-scoring game. These teams are "feeling it" right now as Dartmouth had a string of tight losses before the win over the Lions and getting over the hump, even though against a weaker foe, was big for them heading into this match-up. Plenty of points here as Big Green do shoot well from 3-point land (even on the road) but also allow high shooting percentages. 9* OVER 136.5 in Yale |
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02-03-22 | Bulls v. Raptors OVER 224 | Top | 120-127 | Win | 100 | 10 h 35 m | Show |
NBA Situational Slaughter Thursday 10* Top Play OVER 224 in Toronto Raptors vs Chicago Bulls @ 7:40 ET - Only 3 of Bulls last 13 games have resulted in an under. Chicago allowing 115 points per game last 6 games but also scoring an average of 120 points per game last 5 games. Toronto has been trending toward lower-scoring numbers than that. However, the Raptors have allowed an average of 111 points per game last 6 games and have scored an average of 114 points per game last 5 games. Zach LaVine is probable for the Bulls here and that is good news in terms of Chicago's point production. The Bulls are an underdog here but playing extremely well and will help push the pace in this one as we continue to see the high-scoring trending in Chicago's games. 10* OVER 224 in Toronto |
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02-03-22 | Wolves v. Pistons +7.5 | Top | 128-117 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 21 m | Show |
NBA Earliest Cash Thursday 9* Top Play Detroit Pistons +7.5 vs Minnesota Timberwolves @ 7:10 ET - Yes, Detroit has an ugly SU record on the season. However, Minnesota has been a road-adverse team. Looking at the last 11 Timberwolves games, the home team is a perfect 11-0 ATS in those games! Wolves at home, they get the cash. Minny on the road, their opponent gets the cash. This pattern going for 3 weeks now and I look for it to continue here. Pistons off a home loss to New Orleans but were on a 5-1 ATS run heading into that one. Detroit also is on a 6-2 ATS run in home games. Pistons lost Cade Cunningham to injury in that game and he only played 21 points. He could come back for this game and is listed as questionable. Either way, I do like the home dog here catching big points. 9* DETROIT +7.5 |
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02-03-22 | Drexel v. Delaware OVER 141 | Top | 76-68 | Win | 100 | 8 h 30 m | Show |
CBB CAA Total of the Year Thursday 10* Top Play OVER 141 in Delaware Fightin Blue Hens vs Drexel Dragons @ 6 ET - This total opened up in the 147 range and is now down to the 141 range as of game day morning. The odds makers that set this total must be clueless in terms of what they are doing, right? Of course not! Long-time followers know I love fading line moves like this when the situation is right. That's because the odds maker are some of the sharpest guys around and I respect their numbers. So take a closer look at this one and note that these teams combined for 158 points in their first meeting this season and no it did NOT go to overtime. The fact is both these teams have solid shooting stats this season. Both teams also tend to struggle on the defensive end. Drexel had one good game defensively against Elon two weeks ago but, in their other 7 games since early January the Dragons have allowed an average of 74.4 ppg. The Fightin Blue Hens have had 7 games since early January and, not including OT points, Delaware has allowed an average of 73.9 ppg. Looking at these numbers you can see why this total opened up closer to 150 than 140. Now, with huge value after the move, I am hammering the over in this Blue Hens match-up! 10* OVER 141 in Delaware |
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02-03-22 | St. John's -4.5 v. Georgetown | Top | 90-77 | Win | 100 | 7 h 36 m | Show |
CBB Big East Beast Thursday 9* Top Play St John's Red Storm -4.5 @ Georgetown Hoyas @ 6 ET - The Red Storm off B2B losses but faced a pair of ranked foes and they have not lost 3 straight games this entire season. Also, in their loss to Providence Tuesday, St John's actually had 16 more field goal attempts in the game but the Friars got to the line for 33 free throw attempts - 3 times as many as the 11 the Red Storm got! St John's is a little under-valued here off the unusual results the last two games and note that Georgetown has lost 9 straight games including a 19-point beatdown at St John's. Though the Hoyas are now at home for the rematch, they are simply not a very good basketball team and the Red Storm will be aggressive and bring extra hunger to this match-up as a result of B2B losses. Only one of Georgetown's defeats in the 9-game skid came by a margin of less than 7 points. Once again, look for the Hoyas to lose by 7 or more points as their losing streak reaches 10 games. 9* ST JOHN'S -4.5 |
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02-02-22 | Kings -130 v. Red Wings | Top | 5-3 | Win | 100 | 9 h 47 m | Show |
NHL Situational Slaughter Wednesday 9* Top Play Los Angeles Kings Money Line -130 @ Detroit Red Wings @ 7:35 ET - The Kings have earned at least a point in 5 straight games with a 3-0-2 run and I really like the way Los Angeles has been playing. They skate well and have a quick north-south game that creates trouble for teams built like the Red Wings. I don't particularly care for the Detroit defense and feel this game will be a match-up issue for them. Detroit is off an OT win versus the Ducks Monday but this was preceded by a 20-game stretch in which the Red Wings only won 6 of the 20 games! Also, Detroit played Monday but LA has off since Sunday. The rested road team is worth every bit of this price particularly after the drop from 157 to 130. Lay it! 9* LOS ANGELES KINGS -130 |
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02-02-22 | Wizards v. 76ers OVER 213 | Top | 106-103 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 52 m | Show |
NBA Eastern Conf Total of the Month Wednesday 10* Top Play OVER 213 in Philadelphia 76ers vs Washington Wizards @ 7:10 ET - This total has dropped from the 218 range to the 213 range and this is offering great line value on the over. I understand the Wizards will again be without Bradley Beal and he is a big-time scorer. However, the odds makers knew this when they posted the total. The line coming down is because Washington has scored so poorly recently but the odds makers knew that as well. The keys to this game are that Joel Embiid is back for this one after resting against Memphis and I look for he and the Sixers to have a huge game on the offensive end. Philly lost at Washington last month and will be out for revenge here. Though that game stayed under the total it did reach the 215 mark and note that the under ended a streak of 4 straight overs in match-ups between these teams. The 76ers will take advantage of a team allowing 114.5 points per game last 6 games. This line is right around a 10. If Philly gets at least 115 - and I feel strongly they will do even better than that - it puts this game in the 115-105 range which is 220 points. This game gets well into the 220s the way I see it and I am taking advantage of the drop on this total. 10* OVER 213 in Philadelphia |
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02-02-22 | Oilers v. Capitals OVER 6 | Top | 5-3 | Win | 100 | 8 h 56 m | Show |
NHL Non Conf Total of the Month Wednesday 10* Top Play OVER 6 in Washington Capitals vs Edmonton Oilers @ 7:05 ET - Have to go quick with this write-up to get the pick up as this total is moving toward 6.5 and I love the over in this match-up. Currently some 6 still available and the set up is ideal. The Capitals off huge win at Pittsburgh last night. A rivalry win after regulation time and could leave Washington a little flat early in this game which leads to plenty of goals for the high-flying Oilers. However, as always seems to be the case for Edmonton, their trouble is in the defensive zone and they allow far too many quality chances and the Caps will rally back in this game. The results is a very high-scoring barnburner in this one. 10* OVER 6 in Washington |
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02-02-22 | Florida v. Missouri +6 | Top | 66-65 | Win | 100 | 6 h 46 m | Show |
CBB SEC Game of the Month Wednesday 10* Top Play Missouri Tigers +6 vs Florida Gators @ 3 ET - The Tigers have been struggling overall but this is a different team when on their home floor. Though Missouri is likely without Javon Pickett here lets not forget the Gators are still without leading scorer and leading rebounder Colin Castleton. That said, the value is with the home underdog here. Florida is off big win versus Oklahoma State but had lost 5 of 8 games heading into that one. Also, the Gators have lost 3 of last 4 road games. Missouri is just 2-2 SU last 4 home games but the two losses were each by 3 or less points! Now a line that opened at -5 is already up to a -6 and this is just two much for Florida to be laying on the road when you consider all of the above. Look at the defensive stats for these two teams in this spot too. Gators allow 69 points and 47% shooting on the road. Tigers allow 63 points and 39% shooting when at home. Grab the home dog! 10* MISSOURI +6 |
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02-01-22 | Warriors v. Spurs +3.5 | Top | 124-120 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 43 m | Show |
NBA Western Conf Game of the Month Tuesday 10* Top Play San Antonio Spurs +3.5 vs Golden State Warriors @ 8:40 ET - The Warriors are off 5 straight wins but are in the 2nd game of a B2B and Klay Thompson will sit. Conversely, the news is much better on the Spurs front as they were able to rest up yesterday plus get Dejounte Murray back tonight for this one. Also listed as probable are Poeltl and White. San Antonio as a home dog is the play here as they are 4-1 SU the last 5 times off a loss. The Spurs did win at Golden State earlier this season and it was no fluke. San Antonio played a strong game in Oakland and they can do it again here with a refreshed Murray ready to go and he is having a great season. The Warriors barely covered at Houston against a bad Rockets team and, keep in mind, Golden State was on a 1-5 ATS run in road games heading into that one. I don't think we'll need the points here but I will grab them for added insurance. 10* SAN ANTONIO +3.5 |
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02-01-22 | Jets v. Flyers +132 | Top | 1-3 | Win | 132 | 9 h 16 m | Show |
NHL Earliest Cash Tuesday 9* Top Play Philadelphia Flyers Money Line +130 vs Winnipeg Jets @ 7 ET - The Flyers finally got over the hump with their OT win over the Kings on Saturday. Los Angeles forced OT in another game where Philly played very well but, this time, Philadelphia finally got what they deserved for their efforts...a win. This is the final game before the all star break for each team. The Jets do come in on off a win but are simply overpriced here. Winnipeg had lost 6 straight games before that win and goalie Connor Hellebuyck has been struggling. It was Eric Comrie between the pipes that got the win Saturday at St Louis. The Flyers getting solid goaltending from Carter Hart and should not be passed up on here in a home dog role. The Jets, prior to beating the Blues, had won just 7 of 21 road games (33%) on the season. That does not equate to a team that should be favored in the -150 price range here against a hungry home dog that has been playing better than the results have recently shown. 9* PHILADELPHIA +130 |
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02-01-22 | Maple Leafs v. Devils OVER 6.5 | Top | 7-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 43 m | Show |
NHL Situational Slaughter Tuesday 10* Top Play OVER 6.5 in New Jersey Devils vs Toronto Maple Leafs @ 7:05 ET - These teams met last night and though the game featured a late flurry to get to 10 goals - Leafs won 6-4 - we only need 7 to be a winner here and I love the back to back situation. The Maple Leafs started Jack Campbell in goal last night but then he struggled so Petr Mrazek got the call. That means Toronto used both goalies last night which makes it tough in a back to back spot. As for the Devils, they are currently without their top two goalies Blackwood and Bernier. So Akira Shmid played last night and Jon Gillies likely to get the call tonight. Neither New Jersey netminder has much NHL experience and Gillies did allow 7 goals in his last two home starts combined. The Maple Leafs last 9 games have featured 7 totaling 7 or more goals! The Devils have allowed an average of 4 goals last 9 games and will again struggle to stop Toronto. However, the Leafs do allow plenty of goals so I look for another barn-burner in this one. 10* OVER 6.5 in New Jersey |
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02-01-22 | Boston College +9.5 v. Virginia | Top | 55-67 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 38 m | Show |
CBB Game of the Week Tuesday 10* Top Play Boston College Eagles +9.5 @ Virginia Cavaliers @ 6 ET - The Cavs are a solid team known for stellar defense. However, their long-term struggle season after season tends to be with scoring and that is the situation now moreso than ever this season. That is a big part of the reason the Cavaliers are a rather mediocre 12-9 this season. Now, because they are at home and hosting an Eagles team that has had its share of struggles this season we are seeing this line way too high. Virginia has gone just 7-7 last 14 games and only 3 of the wins were by more than 5 points. You read that right...the Cavs have just 3 wins of more than 5 points in their last 14 games! That said, I love the Eagles plus the big points here and will challenge the Cavaliers to win this game by double digits. Boston College has some extra confidence heading into this win off a big win over Pittsburgh. Keep in mind, that is the same Panthers team that the Cavs beat by an average margin of only 3 points in their two meetings this season. The Eagles have played 20 games this season and only 5 of them resulted in a loss by a double digit margin. I see the Cavaliers winning this game but I look for it to be a tight low-scoring battle as the road team covers! 10* BOSTON COLLEGE +9.5 |
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01-31-22 | Grizzlies v. 76ers -2.5 | Top | 119-122 | Win | 100 | 9 h 20 m | Show |
NBA Game of the Week Monday 10* Top Play Philadelphia 76ers -2.5 vs Memphis Grizzlies @ 7:10 ET - The 76ers did not just lose at Memphis last month, they got embarrassed by 35 points. Philly played that at game without Embiid and Curry but both those guys will be playing in the rematch in Philadelphia. On that ugly night in Memphis last month, the undermanned Sixers simply shot very poorly while the Grizzlies were on fire. That will not be the case in the rematch. I like the fact that Philly is off an ATS loss versus Sacramento, we had the Kings as a big dog that night and was a solid winner. Note that the Sixers have not had back to back ATS losses since that tough mid-December stretch that included the ugly loss at Memphis. So it has been about 7 weeks since the Sixers have had B2B ATS losses. Coming off the non-covering win versus the Kings, look for Philly to not only win this game but also cover as it is a much shorter number to cover. Yes Memphis is a very strong team but Philly is tough at home and especially when they are motivated. The 76ers will be ready to go here and their 2-point win versus Sacramento ended a streak that saw each of the Sixers last 17 wins come by a margin of 3 or more points. Look for this win to get the job done and get the hosts right back into the ATS win column. Lay the short number! 10* PHILADELPHIA -2.5 |
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01-31-22 | Panthers v. Blue Jackets OVER 6.5 | Top | 8-4 | Win | 100 | 7 h 9 m | Show |
NHL Total of the Week Monday 10* Top Play OVER 6.5 in Columbus Blue Jackets vs Florida Panthers @ 7:05 ET - The Blue Jackets would love to get revenge and tighten things up in their own zone after a 9-2 loss at Florida earlier this month. However, though I would love to subscribe to that theory I can not and the numbers prove this out too. Columbus is having an awful season in their own zone. They are allowing 3.6 goals per game and they have struggled against this high-powered Florida team for a long period of time. In the last 7 meetings dating back to March of last year, the Panthers have scored 4 or more goals in 6 of the 7 meetings and the over is 6-1 in last 7 meetings between these teams. Florida scored an average of 5 goals per game in these 7 meetings. So, yes, Columbus wants revenge here but their only hope is to score enough to hang around in this game and I do expect them to do that. But, simply put, the Blue Jackets are not stopping this high-powered offense. 10* OVER 6.5 in Columbus |
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01-31-22 | Colgate -8.5 v. Lafayette | Top | 72-61 | Win | 100 | 7 h 37 m | Show |
NCAAB Patriot League Game of the Year 10* Top Play Monday Colgate Raiders -8.5 @ Lafayette Leopards @ 6 ET - I know this is a bit of an off the radar match-up but it caught my attention for two reasons. Colgate, whom I lost with Friday, was a team I was looking to come back with in their next game. Lafayette is a team from Easton PA whom I am familiar with from my family roots in Rickenbach PA which is just north of Reading PA and not far from Easton. The Leopards had rare success in recent seasons but this season they are back to being the bad Lafayette team they usually are. Lafayette lost league scoring champion Justin Jaworski coming into this season and that has hurt this team a lot. They are 5-13 on the season and the Leopards have lost 5 of 7 games and just can not score at nearly the same level that the Raiders can. Colgate had won 4 straight before their tough loss at Boston University and they will bounce back here. The last time the Raiders faced the Leopards they dominated and won the game by 25 points. I know this is a big line on the road but it is fully justified in a game in which the majority of my models are projecting a double digit road win. Lafayette's last loss was by only 4 points but, prior to this, their last 3 losses all were by 14 or more points. Look for this one to be in that range as well. 10* COLGATE -8.5 |
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01-30-22 | 49ers +165 v. Rams | Top | 17-20 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 43 m | Show |
NFL ML NFC Game of the Year Sunday 10* Top Play San Francisco 49ers +165 @ Los Angeles Rams @ 6:40 ET - I like the Niners here and feel we will not need any points and the value is with the solid plus money on the money line in this one. San Francisco has played 19 games this season and only 2 of them were losses by 3 or less points. Los Angeles has also played 19 games this season and only 3 of them were wins by 3 or less points. As you can see given those numbers, the odds that the point spread comes into play here are quite slim. That said, I am grabbing the significant plus money. Something tells me this is the game that Stafford's turnover woes resume while Garoppolo continues to excel at QB for San Francisco. The 49ers were 3-5 on the season before they turned their season around after a 31-10 win over the Rams. Then in the rematch against the Rams they were down 17-3 at half but turned it around in the 2nd half for a 27-24 win. That gives even more confidence to the Niners here. As for the Rams, their season was the opposite. LA started the season 7-1 but then went a rather mediocre 5-4 the rest of the way. After beating Tom Brady and the defending Super Bowl champs last week, look for LA to fall flat this week. They will not be flat, don't get me wrong, but I just feel they are facing a SF team that is peaking at the right time and playing with a ton of confidence and seems unflappable right now. 10* SAN FRANCISCO +165 |
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01-30-22 | Sharks v. Hurricanes OVER 6 | Top | 1-2 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 14 m | Show |
NHL Contrarian Crusher Sunday 10* Top Play OVER 6 in Carolina Hurricanes vs San Jose Sharks @ 5:05 ET - The Hurricanes off B2B low-scoring wins and this might have some thinking of an under here. However, in typical contrarian fashion, I am going over the total here. Yes the Canes have gotten some good goaltending last two games but this is a team that scores a ton of goals and is so strong on the forecheck in the offensive zone. Just a relentless team. Carolina is going to take advantage of a San Jose team that might have to use goalie Zach Sawchenko here. He has struggled at the AHL level this season with a 4.07 GAA in his 10 appearances and now faces one of the top teams in the NHL in his first ever start. If he does not play in this one then it would be James Reimer again in the 2nd game of a back to back which is never easy. The reason for the goalie squeeze with San Jose is because Adin Hill is out with an injury. The Sharks have scored an average of 3.4 goals per game last 5 games. The Hurricanes have won 11 of 14 games and, in regulation time of those games, have averaged scoring 4.1 goals per game. This one should get to 8 goals in my best estimation as I look for a 5-3 type game. We should get at least 7 here. Lot of value with this total at 6 even. 10* OVER 6 in Carolina |
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01-30-22 | Pittsburgh v. Boston College -3.5 | Top | 56-69 | Win | 100 | 6 h 38 m | Show |
CBB Game of the Week Sunday 10* Top Play Boston College Eagles -3.5 vs Pittsburgh Panthers @ 4 ET - The Eagles off back to back ugly losses but both were on the road and they had their chances against the Tar Heels at North Carolina but shot extremely poor in that game. Boston College is now back home and I expect the shots to be falling for them here as they enjoy their return home. The Eagles are catching the Panthers at an ideal time for a big win. Pittsburgh is off a big win versus Syracuse and note that the Panthers have only managed B2B wins twice this season and each time the 2nd game was against a foe much weaker than this BC team. Look for the Eagles to come up with a blowout win here. 10* BOSTON COLLEGE -3.5 |
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01-30-22 | Blazers v. Bulls OVER 229.5 | Top | 116-130 | Win | 100 | 5 h 52 m | Show |
NBA Daytime Dominator Sunday 10* Top Play OVER 229.5 in Chicago Bulls vs Portland Trail Blazers @ 3:30 ET - Yes the total looks big but don't let the number scare you. It is fully justified in this one as the Trail Blazers on a 6-2 run to the over in road games and the Bulls on a 5-1 run to the over in home games. Portland averaging 113.4 points last 5 games but allowing 117 points last 3 games. The Bulls have averaged 117.6 points in those 5 overs at home but also allowed 121 points per game last 4 home games. This is a non-conference battle that will feature a lack of defense and plenty of run and gun. The last time these teams met here the game totaled 245 points. More of the same here! 10* OVER 229.5 in Chicago |
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01-30-22 | Kings v. Penguins OVER 5.5 | Top | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 4 h 44 m | Show |
NHL Earliest Cash Sunday Top Play 9* OVER 5.5 in Pittsburgh Penguins vs Los Angeles Kings @ 1:05 ET - Total dropped from a 6 to a 5.5 and I will not hesitate to grab the value here. The Penguins are off B2B low-scoring games but they snap that here after losing both those games - one in OT and one in SO. The fact is that Pittsburgh will take advantage of a Kings team in a back to back. LA will have to use back-up goalie here or have Quick going in 2nd straight start on B2B days. I don't see that happening. Either way the hungry Penguins will be able to score well here. At the same time though, I don't see the Pens slowing down a Kings team that has impressed me with their north-south game as they get up and down the ice so quickly and create excellent scoring chances. The last time these teams met the game totaled 8 goals earlier this month. In fact, that became part of a stretch in which 8 of 12 Penguins games totaled 7 or more goals. I feel strongly this one will get to at least 7 just like the 4-3 OT loss Los Angeles had at Philly yesterday. At the very least I am looking for 6 here. Solid opportunity! 9* OVER 5.5 in Pittsburgh |
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01-29-22 | Kings +10.5 v. 76ers | Top | 101-103 | Win | 100 | 8 h 5 m | Show |
NBA Game of the Month NBA 10* Top Play Sacramento Kings +10.5 @ Philadelphia 76ers @ 7:40 ET - The Kings are off B2B ugly losses but have been off for two days since that B2B situation. Also, there is a chance that BOTH Fox and Metu will be back for this game. Even if only one returns or neither returns, Sacramento has a great shot at a solid cover in this one in my opinion. Prior to the B2B ugly losses, the Kings last 7 losses featured only one by more than ten points! Here we are working with a line of 10.5 and a rested and angry Sacramento team is going to put up a helluva fight in this one. Philly is 4-2 SU last 6 games but only 2 of the wins by more than 10 points and the Sixers just beat a Lakers team without LeBron James. The road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings between the Kings and 76ers. Philadelphia is 0-3 ATS the last 3 times they were at home and coming off an ATS cover in their prior game. That is the situation here and a hungry and motivated and rested Kings team that should be healthier here too is going to be a handful for Philly to deal with. This one decided by single digits. 10* SACRAMENTO +10.5 |
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01-29-22 | Rutgers v. Nebraska OVER 138 | Top | 63-61 | Loss | -112 | 7 h 29 m | Show |
NCAAB Total of the Month Saturday 10* Top Play OVER 138 in Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights @ 6:30 ET - When these teams met at Rutgers, the Scarlet Knights scored 93 points and no the game did NOT go to overtime! Now the rematch is in Nebraska and the Cornhuskers like to play fast and they tend to score better at home. The Huskers even put up 65 in their loss to Wisconsin Thursday. The Badgers are known for solid defense. That said, I look for a breakout game offensively from Nebraska in this one but they again will struggle to stop Rutgers. The Scarlet Knights are off a low-scoring loss to Maryland at home but they did have over 60 field goal attempts in the game but simply struggled to hit shots. Once again, the Knights will not have trouble scoring on this rather lackluster Huskers defense. Nebraska has allowed nearly 80 points per game this season. The line on this game is nearly a pick'em. Even if each team only gets to the 70 mark rather than 80 in this one we still have a winner. I feel we have excellent line value here on the Cornhuskers total in a game that is "off the radar" of most bettors! 10* OVER 138 in Nebraska |
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01-29-22 | Sharks v. Panthers OVER 6.5 | Top | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 42 m | Show |
NHL Total of the Month Saturday 10* Top Play OVER 6.5 in Florida Panthers vs San Jose Sharks @ 6:05 ET - The Sharks are likely to start James Reimer here. San Jose is 4-2 in his last 6 starts and there have been a ton of goals scored in his games. Not including OT of course, the average goals scored in games he started is 8.7 goals! 4 of the 6 games totaled at least 8 goals! I am looking for this one too as well because Florida is one of the highest scoring teams in the league plus I like the fact that the Sharks come into this one with their last 7 road games averaging a total of 7 goals per game with an average score of San Jose losing 4-3 in those games. Florida is a huge favorite in this game for a reason and I am forecasting a 5-3 type game here. The Panthers have won 12 of 15 games and have scored an average of 5 goals per game during this red hot stretch. More of the same expected here. 10* OVER 6.5 in Florida |
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01-29-22 | St. John's +13.5 v. Villanova | Top | 62-73 | Win | 100 | 6 h 17 m | Show |
CBB Daytime Dominator Saturday 9* Top Play St John's Red Storm +13.5 @ Villanova Wildcats @ 4:30 ET - The Red Storm can hang tough in this game. Looking at their road games this season, St John's did get blown out once but they also lost by 2 at Indiana, lost by 2 at Pittsburgh, lost by 10 at a ranked Providence team, lost in OT at UConn, and are off a big road win at Seton Hall. As you can see the Red Storm have been solid away from home and are coming off a confidence-boosting win over the Pirates. That said, I feel this is too many points for Villanova to be laying here. The Wildcats are a strong ranked team but off a dominating win over DePaul that is resulting in an inflated line here. Nova has big games against two ranked teams, Marquette and UConn, coming up and the Cats may not be fully prepared her for a scrappy Red Storm team that is absolutely going to give them all they can handle in this one. Look for this game to be decided by a single digit margin. 9* ST JOHN'S +13.5 |
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01-28-22 | Pistons v. Magic OVER 212.5 | Top | 103-119 | Win | 100 | 8 h 49 m | Show |
NBA Total of the Month Friday 10* Top Play OVER 212.5 in Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons @ 7:10 ET - Quick...who are the two worst teams in the NBA and why are they are so bad? Here they are folks! The teams with the worst records in the NBA are the Magic and the Pistons and each allowing 110+ points per game on average. I just do not expect to see a whole lot of defense in this one. Detroit has allowed 118 points per game last 6 games! Orlando has allowed 108 points or more in 6 of last 8 games. In those 6 games the Magic allowed an average of 113 points per game. Orlando has gotten healthier and gotten most of their guys back now and this has helped lead the way to the Magic averaging 110.5 points per game their last 4 games. After struggling with the 3-ball against the Clippers in a loss Wednesday, look for things to open up much more on that end of the floor against Detroit and the open shots will be falling for the Magic at home but they also can not stop the Pistons here! The result? Plenty of points! 10* OVER 212.5 in Orlando |
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01-28-22 | Red Wings v. Penguins OVER 6 | Top | 3-2 | Loss | -116 | 7 h 8 m | Show |
NHL Earliest Cash Friday 10* Top Play OVER 6 in Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings @ 7:05 ET - Off a low-scoring loss, the Penguins are sure to respond huge here. Trouble is they used Jarry between the pipes last night which it means it could be DeSmith here. The Red Wings have allowed average of 5.3 goals in regulation time of last 3 games! DeSmith has been horrible lately for the Penguins between the pipes. With Pittsburgh angry off yesterday's result and Detroit providing the perfect punching bag, the Pens will score plenty here but I don't trust DeSmith between the pipes and he is the likely starter here. No matter who is between the pipes, note that the Red Wings have averaged 3.2 goals scored last 5 games but again they continue to allow far too many as well. 10* OVER 6 in Pittsburgh |
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01-28-22 | Pennsylvania +4 v. Harvard | Top | 78-74 | Win | 100 | 7 h 26 m | Show |
CBB Ivy League Game of the Month Friday 10* Top Play Pennsylvania Quakers +4 @ Harvard Crimson @ 5 ET - Dingle is off a huge game for the Quakers even though he shot very poorly from 3-point land. Getting him rolling again - 31 points in that game - is a huge plus for Penn and watch him now knock down his threes at a much higher rate in this one. The Quakers are playing better currently than what their full-season record indicates and that is why they are such a small dog here even though Harvard has the much better full-season record. Note that the Crimson have been without forward Chris Ledlum - top rebounder and 2nd leading scorer - each of last 3 games. Also, Harvard has been without another key rotation player, guard Idan Tretout, each of the last 3 games. The Quakers get it done on the road here and we probably will not even need the points but I will grab them for added insurance in this one. 10* PENNSYLVANIA +4 |
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01-28-22 | Colgate -1 v. Boston University | Top | 72-76 | Loss | -106 | 5 h 4 m | Show |
CBB Daytime Dominator Friday 9* Top Play Colgate Raiders -1 @ Boston University Terriers @ 2 ET - Both teams entering this game on hot streaks but Boston University enters the game with the much better record on the season plus this game is on their home floor. Do not let the line fool you here. The game is priced this way for a reason and Colgate dominated the Terriers in their meetings last season plus enters this game on a 4-game winning streak with all 4 wins by MORE than a DOZEN points each! The Raiders get the best of this one even though the game is at Case Gym in Boston. 9* COLGATE -1 |
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01-27-22 | Lakers +2.5 v. 76ers | Top | 87-105 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 53 m | Show |
NBA Earliest Cash Thursday 10* Top Play Los Angeles Lakers +3 @ Philadelphia 76ers @ 7:30 ET - Right away this morning this line jumped out at me. This line opened nearly at a pick'em even though Philly is at home and has won 12 of 15 games and they are hosting a Lakers team that had lost 11 of last 18 games before the win at Brooklyn. Also, LA is only 9-12 in road games this season. Sure, Anthony Davis is back now for the Lakers but essentially a "pick" on the road against a 76ers team that has been hot and has the better record this season. Looks funny, right? Sure enough the betting masses have hammered the Sixers here and the line has gone as high as a +3. As long time followers know, I love being a contrarian and I am all over the small road dog here. This game was priced this way for a reason and I feel the Lakers have a chip on their shoulder and are out to prove some things now that they are getting healthy. Keep in mind, Sixers still dealing with some injury issues too. 10* LOS ANGELES LAKERS +3 |
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01-27-22 | Hurricanes v. Senators OVER 6.5 | Top | 3-2 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 29 m | Show |
NHL Contrarian Crusher Thursday 10* Top Play OVER 6.5 goals +104 in Ottawa Senators vs Carolina Hurricanes @ 7:05 ET - The Senators are one of the weaker teams in the NHL so normally one does not think about overs with Ottawa as much due to the club being somewhat lacking in firepower on offense. However, in typical contrarian fashion, I am on the over here but it is not without plenty of good reason. The fact is the Senators do tend to get involved in some high-scoring games when they are on home ice. Also, this is a revenge game for the Hurricanes as they suffered a huge upset at the hands of the Sens earlier this season. Carolina has shown a propensity to not slow up in terms of piling up games in blowouts. Though Canes goalie Frederik Andersen has played well overall, he has allowed 3 or more goals in 5 of his last 7 starts. Keep that in mind and note Carolina is a huge favorite here for a reason. In other words, a 5-3 final sounds about right! The Hurricanes have averaged scoring 4.5 goals per game last dozen games! The Senators are off a 5-0 home shutout of the Sabres but, prior to that, allowed an average of 4 goals per game last 11 home games. Ottawa has scored an average of 3.6 goals per game in regulation time of last five contests as a host. The Hurricanes outshot the Senators 49-20 in the 3-2 loss at Carolina in early December. The Canes deserved better and want payback here and will not take their foot off the gas in this one! 10* OVER 6.5 in Ottawa |
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01-27-22 | Wisconsin v. Nebraska +7.5 | Top | 73-65 | Loss | -105 | 4 h 30 m | Show |
CBB Early Dominator Thursday 10* Top Play Nebraska Cornhuskers +7.5 vs Wisconsin Badgers @ 5 ET - Yes, the Badgers are off a loss here but the last time they were off a defeat they barely squeaked by Nicholls, a Southland Conference team! Also, Wisconsin has a big game on deck this weekend hosting rival Minnesota. Yes, the Badgers have a strong record this season but lets talk about what they have done since opening the season with a pair of blowout wins. Wisconsin has since gone 13-3 but the average margin of the 13 wins is only 6 points! Simply put, the Badgers are not known for blowing teams out. Only 2 of their last 12 victories have been by a double digit margin! The Cornhuskers have an ugly 6-13 SU record on the season but this is a scrappy underdog when on their home floor. Nebraska lost versus Ohio State in OT, was down by just 5 to Illinois with under 2 minutes to go in game, and lost by just 7 to Indiana. All those games were at home and all of those games so the Huskers fall just short. I would not be surprised, given the situation here, to see the Cornhuskers get the shocker upset but, at the very least, a home dog cover is likely here. 10* NEBRASKA |
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01-26-22 | Nuggets v. Nets OVER 221.5 | Top | 124-118 | Win | 100 | 9 h 1 m | Show |
NBA Total of the Week Wednesday 10* Top Play OVER 221.5 in Brooklyn Nets vs Denver Nuggets @ 8:10 ET - If you had the under last night in the Nuggets game I want to express my sincerest condolences. Trust me, I have had plenty of bad beats like that throughout my two decades in the business. Denver's game was on pace for 243 points entering the 4th quarter. Then, in the 4th quarter, a ridiculous total of 35 points were scored and the game stayed under the total. This is helping to give us line value here. Ironically, Brooklyn had a similar result last night versus the Lakers. Entering 4th quarter the game was on pace for 227 points but then the teams combined for only a ridiculous 32 points in the 4th quarter. All of this is combining to give us great line value here. What is also helping in terms of value is this total has dropped from the upper 220s to down near 220 and I will not pass up on this phenomenal line value. I feel quite certain of the kinda style we will see in this non-conference battle tonight with some tired legs in a back to back deciding to skip out on playing much defense from time to time. The over is 2-0 in last 2 meetings and we see another one here. 10* OVER 221.5 in Brooklyn |
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01-26-22 | Blackhawks v. Red Wings -115 | Top | 8-5 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 53 m | Show |
NHL TNT Annihilation Wednesday 9* Top Play Detroit Red Wings -115 vs Chicago Blackhawks @ 7:35 ET - The trade chatter involving Marc-Andre Fleury might start to get to him and there seems to be some gossip going on around the league about where he might end up with Washington a possibility. Either way this could start to effect his game soon enough and he plays for Blackhawks club that has won just 7 of 23 road games this season. The Red Wings lost their most recent home game in OT but to a tough Dallas team. Detroit is still a solid 13-6-3 on home ice. I like the value with the home team at a short price and feel the Red Wings are going to bounce back here as, prior to a road loss in most recent games, they had earned points in the standings in 6 of last 8 games. 9* DETROIT |