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02-16-17 | Canucks v. Blues -180 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 3 h 34 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The St. Louis Blues have been a different team since Mike Yeo replaced Ken Hitchcock as coach, and they look to continue riding the wave when the road-weary Vancouver Canucks pay them a visit today. The Blues completed a perfect five-game road trip during which they allowed a total of three goals with a 2-0 victory at Detroit on Wednesday and are 6-1-0 since Yeo took charge. While Carter Hutton posted his second straight shutout, the rejuvenated Jake Allen is expected back in the crease Thursday as he owns a 4-1-0 record and .953 save percentage this month. The Canucks could be without leading scorer Bo Horvat (foot) for a second straight contest as they complete their six-game road trip. Vancouver fell to 2-3-0 on the trek with Tuesday's 4-0 loss at Pittsburgh, which left it four points out of the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference. |
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02-16-17 | Stars v. Wild -160 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 3 h 30 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units After failing to make a dent in its last outing, the Minnesota Wild's fourth-ranked offense looks to continue its barrage of the Dallas Stars today when the Central Division rivals wrap up their five-game season series at Xcel Energy Center. The Western Conference-leading Wild registered 37 shots but failed to solve Anaheim's John Gibson in Tuesday's 1-0 setback, dropping Minnesota to 2-1-1 on its season-high eight-game homestand and 26-5-3 since Dec. 2. The 32-year-old Staal looks to get untracked versus the Stars, against whom he scored in the Wild's 4-0 victory on Oct. 29 and again in a 5-4 decision on Jan. 14. The latter setback ignited a stretch of 11 losses in 15 contests (4-9-2) for Dallas, which continues to be plagued by porous goaltending performances as it yielded five goals in back-to-back tilts to begin its three-game road trip. |
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02-16-17 | Avalanche v. Sabres -164 | 0-2 | Win | 100 | 2 h 7 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Sabres rebounded from a lackluster 4-2 home loss to Vancouver on Sunday by scoring twice in the third period in a 3-2 victory at Ottawa on Tuesday. The only drama surrounding the Avalanche is whether general manager Joe Sakic will make a flurry of moves by the March 1 trade deadline. Colorado has lost four in a row and 23 of its last 27 games (4-22-1) as it continues its five-game road trip. |
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02-16-17 | UAB v. Marshall -3 | 59-74 | Win | 100 | 24 h 25 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Home-loving Marshall (8-1 as a favorite in Huntington) is delighted to be back on its home floor after three straight road games. Yes, defense is often optional for HC Dan D’Antoni’s Thundering Herd. But UAB has lost three straight on the road and is only 1-4 as a visiting dog. Quick-shooting Marshall (87 ppg) should get its uptempo offense going in this one and gradually outscore the visiting Blazers. |
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02-16-17 | Rangers -120 v. Islanders | 2-4 | Loss | -120 | 2 h 41 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The New York Rangers are the hottest team in hockey and will hope to continue that momentum at the expense of their nearest rival when they cross boroughs to visit the New York Islanders tonight. The surging Rangers are perfect in February, improving to 6-0-0 following Monday's 3-2 victory at Columbus. |
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02-15-17 | Kings v. Warriors -18 | 86-109 | Win | 100 | 5 h 40 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Payback time for Golden State after losing by 3 at Golden 1 Center on Feb. 4. Boogie Cousins was a lot more effective that night for Sacto (scoring 32) than in earlier meeting at Oakland when scoring “only” 17 in Kings’ 11-point loss. But what we have seen from Warriors this season is real focus on certain occasions, and this revenge match could bring out the best in Golden State, especially with nothing to look forward to for almost a week with the All-Star break on deck. Don’t expect a repeat of circumstances from recent game at Sacto, when Steve Kerr was ejected, and Draymond Green and Kevin Durant got in each other’s faces. With nine straight wins in Oakland by DD margins, Warriors can extend this scoreline. |
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02-15-17 | Panthers v. Sharks -150 | 6-5 | Loss | -150 | 4 h 3 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Patrick Marleau recorded his 13th 20-goal season in the last 16 years with a tally versus Philadelphia on Saturday before seeing his nine-game point streak come to an end the following night. Captain Joe Pavelski, who scored in the first meeting with Florida, is two goals shy of a 20-goal campaign for the eighth time in his career. Martin Jones owns a 3-0-2 mark since the All-Star break and has won both career meetings with the Panthers, turning aside 41 of 44 shots overall. |
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02-15-17 | Blues -109 v. Red Wings | 2-0 | Win | 100 | 2 h 36 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The St. Louis Blues have surged back into postseason contention since making a coaching change, winning five of six games in February after Mike Yeo replaced Ken Hitchcock. The Blues have played superbly away from home of late and can wrap up a perfect five-game road trip when they visit the Detroit Red Wings tonight. St. Louis' only loss since Yeo took over was a 4-1 setback to defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh, but it has surrendered a combined four goals in the last five victories. Goaltender Jake Allen, who was benched for poor play last month, was named the NHL Second Star of the Week after winning all three starts while posting a 1.00 goals-against average and a .967 save percentage. Detroit is skidding in the opposite direction, have dropped four in a row and nine of its last 11 games (2-5-4). |
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02-15-17 | Maple Leafs v. Blue Jackets -155 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 1 h 44 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Columbus continues its seven-game homestand as it battles for second place in the Metropolitan Division. The Blue Jackets sit two points behind Pittsburgh for the spot and enter Wednesday just ahead of the New York Rangers, who pulled even in points with Monday's 3-2 victory in Columbus. Brandon Dubinsky has registered eight points over his last six contests after scoring a goal against the Rangers. While the Blue Jackets are 21-7 in their last 28 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game and 19-7 in their last 26 home games. |
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02-14-17 | Boise State +1.5 v. New Mexico | 73-78 | Loss | -110 | 26 h 23 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units UNM probably wishing it didn’t have to play this one at the Wise Pies Pit, as the Lobos continue to fare better on the MW road (5-2 SU and vs. line) than at Albuquerque (1-5 vs. spread, including a loss to DD dog San Jose State in last home game Feb. 4). The Lobos will miss injured key cog F Tim Williams (out with foot injury), who scored 19 vs. this foe in UNM’s upset win at Boise on Jan. 17. The Broncos are also faring well on the MW trail (5-1 SU and vs. line as loop visitor), with soph G Paris “John Havlicek” Austin now flourishing in his new sixth-man role (Austin 18 ppg first three coming off the bench!). |
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02-14-17 | Ducks v. Wild -147 | 1-0 | Loss | -147 | 11 h 24 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Minnesota Wild are putting up goals and wins at a rapid pace, as the highest-scoring team in the Western Conference resides one victory shy of last season's 82-game total. Minnesota is 4-0-1 in its last five and 26-4-3 since the start of December, Anaheim isn't experiencing much love in February. Captain Ryan Getzlaf scored a goal and set up two others in Sunday's 6-4 setback to Washington, dropping the Ducks to 1-3-1 heading into the finale of their six-game road trip. |
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02-14-17 | Sabres v. Senators -153 | 3-2 | Loss | -153 | 11 h 50 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Ottawa lost at Buffalo 4-0 on Feb. 4 and was mauled by St. Louis 6-0 three days later, but rebounded with consecutive wins over Dallas and the New York Islanders -- the latter game marking the return of netminder Craig Anderson. The Sabres are five points out of the second wild card. Since rattling off three consecutive overtime wins from Jan. 20-24, Buffalo has dropped six of its last nine (3-5-1). |
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02-13-17 | Clippers v. Jazz -7 | 88-72 | Loss | -110 | 27 h 10 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Utah was at a disadvantage in first meeting with the Clippers this season, as star Jazz F Gordon Hayward was out of the lineup. Now Hayward is back and has a sizzling shooting touch, scoring 29 ppg and making 56% of his shots in his last 5 games and PF Derrick Favors hadn’t yet worked his way back into the starting lineup. This time around, it’s the Clippers who will be without their key player, as LA PG Chris Paul remains sidelined after undergoing thumb surgery. The Clips are just 5-11 vs. the points on the road since Dec. 18. |
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02-13-17 | Arkansas-Little Rock v. Texas-Arlington -12.5 | 55-71 | Win | 100 | 27 h 40 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units After enduring a series sweep LY, look for a super-intense effort from defensively-sound Sun Belt challenger UT Arlington (allowing only 69.3 ppg, 40.8% FGs; 7.3 spg), which is 4-0-1 as home chalk TY. UALR (30-5 LY; only 13-11 TY prior to Texas State Feb. 11) is clearly not the same team sans departed HC Chris Beard (now the Texas Tech head honcho, by way of UNLV). Foresee the Mavs’ highly proficient inside-outside tandem of 6-7 jr. Kevin Hervey (16.4 ppg, 8 rpg) & 6-3 jr. G Jalen Jones (12.6 ppg) continuing to thrive vs. the weak-traveling Trojans, only 2-5 vs. the spread as a visitor TY (prior to visit to Texas State on Saturday). Double revenge works! |
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02-13-17 | Coyotes v. Flames -185 | 5-0 | Loss | -185 | 10 h 18 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Calgary Flames continue their quest for a postseason berth after a lengthy break when they host the Pacific Division-rival Arizona Coyotes today. Calgary, which has had five days off following a shootout victory in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, enters the matchup with Arizona one point out of the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference. Calgary is looking to complete a sweep of the five-game season series after posting a pair of 2-1 overtime victories before recording two 4-2 triumphs, with three of the wins coming in December. While Arizona has registered an NHL-low six victories on the road. |
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02-13-17 | Thunder v. Wizards -5 | 98-120 | Win | 100 | 26 h 5 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Washington’s recent 16-game Verizon Center win streak and 10 spread covers in a row were both put to the sword within the past week, but Wiz (11-3 last 14 vs. line thru Feb. 9) have still been offering great value the past month. Washington also in better form than it was in late November when losing first meeting 126-115 vs. Thunder, which was also a reunion for HC Scott Brooks against his former employer. Brooks might have the edge in rematch, as Thunder basically playing .500 ball over the past month, and Washington did “hold” Russell Westbrook to 12 for 25 FG shooting in first clash (though Westbrook still scored 35, with help of many FTs). Expect a better effort from Wiz All-Star G John Wall, just 6 for 20 from floor in first meeting. |
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02-13-17 | Magic v. Heat -8 | 116-107 | Loss | -110 | 26 h 37 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Maybe the ‘72 Dolphins still living in Miami are going to resume the tradition of breaking open the champagne bottles if raging Heat (12 SU wins and covers in a row thru Feb. 9!) come close but fall short of matching the 17-0 from ‘72! (Cross-sport, we know, but play along with us!) Within that recent Miami surge are 8 straight wins and covers at American Airlines Arena, and Heat have extra incentive to atone for bitter double-OT loss the last time Orlando visited back on Dec. 20. The Miami win streak has been more about the Heat’s defense, which has been at its best in the fourth quarter, when they’ve allowed just 88.4 points per 100 possessions (70.9 when Hassan Whiteside on the floor). Note Magic’s seven losses by DD margins from Jan. 16-Feb. 9. 1 |
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02-13-17 | Rangers +115 v. Blue Jackets | 3-2 | Win | 115 | 9 h 55 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units he race is on for second place in the Metropolitan Division, with three teams separated by two points, and two of them meet today as the New York Rangers visit the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Rangers have won five straight games to pull within two points of Columbus and Pittsburgh (75) for second behind Washington, which boasts a league-best 84. Henrik Lundqvist has played a big part in New York’s surge, winning all five games - including the 400th of his career Saturday against Colorado, and has posted a .946 save percentage during the run. Columbus G Sergei Bobrovsky, who entered Sunday tied for the league lead with 30 wins, is 4-8-2 lifetime against the Rangers. |
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02-12-17 | Canucks v. Sabres -143 | 4-2 | Loss | -143 | 8 h 21 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Buffalo Sabres are trying to hang around in the playoff race a little longer and look to earn at least one point for the fifth time in seven games when they host the fading Vancouver Canucks today. The Sabres are five points out of the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference after putting together a solid effort in a 3-1 victory at Toronto. Vancouver forged a tie with 5:37 remaining in the third period Saturday before allowing a goal less than four minutes later in a 4-3 setback at Boston – its fifth loss in six contests. |
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02-12-17 | Pistons v. Raptors -6.5 | 102-101 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 53 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units DeMar DeRozan hit the ground running on his return from a 4-game injury absence, scoring 31 and 30 while shooting 49% in his first two games back. Meanwhile, the Pistons have struggled to 3-9 SU and 4-8 spread marks on the road since mid-December. The Raptors are 15-9 vs. the number laying points at the Air Canada Centre this season, and 23-16 the last 2 seasons laying 9 pts. or fewer. Detroit’s frontline strength with C Andre Drummond wasn’t apparent in first meeting. Toronto’s Jonas Valanciunas outscored Drummond 32-16 and outrebounded him 11-6, forcing him to ride the bench in foul trouble, while DeRozan burned the Piston backcourt for 40 points in 18-point Raptor win. |
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02-12-17 | St. Peter's -4 v. Manhattan | 69-50 | Win | 100 | 25 h 14 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Even after recent narrow defeats, St. Peter's has been tagged by sources as a team to watch in the upcoming MAAC Tourney, more so after bounce-back 76-45 romp past capable Quinnipiac on Feb. 9. The Peacocks (allow only 63.9 ppg) continue to rank among the nation's scoring defense leaders, while emergence of 6-7 soph Sam Idowu (DD scoring last three) has provided another scoring threat. Nothing to fear with Manhattan, on 2-6 spread skid thru Feb. 9. Not much of a road trip across the George Washington Bridge for Peacocks, who whipped Jaspers by 14 at Jersey City on Dec. 4. |
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02-12-17 | Stars v. Predators -152 | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 7 h 56 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Nashville Predators are very eager to get back on the ice after one of their worst performances of the season as they host the Central Division-rival Dallas Stars. Dallas is coming off its first win in five games this month, a 5-2 victory over Carolina on Saturday. Viktor Arvidsson recorded a hat trick in Saturday’s loss, giving him six goals in five games this month to close within two points of team leader Ryan Johansen (40). Filip Forsberg (15 goals, 34 points) and James Neal (17, 24). |
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02-12-17 | Northern Iowa +2 v. Missouri State | 55-52 | Win | 100 | 23 h 17 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Surging UNI is playing much better than it did in its 68-64 home loss to Missouri State in the MVC lidlifter back on Dec. 28. Hence, must strongly recommend grabbing any available points with the percolating Panthers, who’ve covered 6 of the past 8 in league play. Meanwhile, Bears have slipped on stop end since mid-January, allowing lower-rung Evansville to nail 56% from the field in their 74-66 road setback one week ago. Count on a fast start from defensively stiffening UNI (allowing 64.3 ppg) after falling behind 32-8 in the first meeting, along with tighter perimeter coverage after MSU hit 12 of 22 from distance. Bears a lowly 1-7 last 8 as home chalk. |
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02-11-17 | Santa Clara -3 v. Pacific | 64-47 | Win | 100 | 10 h 60 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Some progress is being made at both of the WCC outposts under new coaches. Advancements for Herb Sendek's SCU, however, a bit more pronounced, as Broncos have uncovered some viable scoring complements for bombs-away jr. G Jared Brownridge (18.2 ppg), with three other DD scorers now in Sendek's lineup. Sources report new Tiger HC Damon Stoudemire running some NBA-like offensive sets, but UOP (only 40.5% from floor) still lacking requisite shooters to make the fancy stuff work consistently. Also no home edge at Spanos Center for Tigers, just 1-6 vs. line at Stockton in WCC play. |
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02-11-17 | Magic v. Mavs -6 | 80-112 | Win | 100 | 9 h 41 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Dallas has performed well as a home favorite this season, covering 6 of 7 chances as American Airlines Center chalk. Mav HC Rick Carlisle has been doing a good job with Dallas lately, as the Mavs have recovered from an 11-27 start to 9-5 SU and 11-3 spread marks since beating Phoenix in Mexico City on Jan. 12. Magic HC Frank Vogel is running out of ideas with the Magic, who are just 6-16 SU since the day after Christmas. Dallas is a different team now from the one that lost in Orlando back on Nov. 18. The Mavs were off to a 2-13 start, and they didn’t have the services of injured PF Dirk Nowitzki and rookie G Yogi Ferrell (18 ppg, 50% on treys the last 5 games) had yet to be acquired from Brooklyn. |
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02-11-17 | Southern Miss v. UTEP -9.5 | 50-80 | Win | 100 | 9 h 4 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units UTEP lost its previous game on Thursday, but the rallying Miners continued to play well, falling only 62-61 to Louisiana Tech, which is 17-8 SU. Still, UTEP has won 6 of his last 8 games, with the two defeats by 3 and by 1 point. Former Oregon starter Dominic Artis (14.9 ppg, 6.6 rpg) continues to play well, as do consistent jr. Omega Harris (17.0 ppg) and still developing 7-1 sr. C Matt Williams (11.8 ppg, 5.4 rpg). With So. Miss struggling to score (58 points or fewer in 5 of last 6 games), defensively-conscientious UTEP resumes its surge. |
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02-11-17 | Ducks v. Capitals -175 | 4-6 | Win | 100 | 6 h 24 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Washington Capitals try to extend their winning streak to six games and vie for their 12th straight victory at home today when they host the Anaheim Ducks. The Capitals, who are 18-2-1 in their last 21 games after Thursday's 6-3 victory over Detroit, lead the Metropolitan Division by eight points over Pittsburgh and own the NHL's best record as they try for their second straight Presidents' Trophy. Washington dominates at both ends as it is one of six teams averaging more than three goals while owning the league's stingiest defense at 2.05 goals allowed per game. |
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02-11-17 | Lightning v. Jets -120 | 4-1 | Loss | -120 | 6 h 50 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Lightning are 17-35-1 in their last 53 games following OT on the previous day, 6-13 in their last 19 vs. Western Conference, 5-12 in their last 17 overall, 5-16 in their last 21 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game, and 6-20 in their last 26 games playing on 0 days rest. |
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02-11-17 | San Jose State +3 v. UNLV | 76-74 | Win | 100 | 6 h 49 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units These two MW reps have reversed roles from recent seasons and seem to be heading in opposite directions. On both counts, advantage SJSU, which beat UNLV at the Event Center on Jan. 28 and takes a 3-game SU win streak into Thomas & Mack, including its first win this millennium over San Diego State on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the shorthanded Rebs are on 2-8 SU and spread skid. For the first time in recent memory, the best player in this rivalry belongs to the Spartans, with big-time 6-8 soph F Brandon Clarke scoring 24 ppg his last 8, including 23 in the win over UNLV two weeks ago. |
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02-11-17 | South Alabama +1 v. Louisiana-Monroe | 66-63 | Win | 100 | 5 h 16 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units With USA (11-12) battling for a winning record and a possible second-tier postseason tourney, must lend support to the streaking Jags, who've covered 3 straight, including well-played (had a season-low 5 TOs) 76-71 upset win at Troy one week ago. Sun Belt doormat and offensively-challenged ULM (66.1 ppg)—which hasn't surpassed 68 points over the last 10 games—will have trouble keeping pace with more uptempo USA, featuring the solid inside-outside duo of physical 6-7, 260-pound soph F Josh Ajayi (11 ppg, 5.5 rpg) & smooth 6-3 sr. G Ken Williams (13.0 ppg, 3.2 apg). Warhawks not built to play catch-up, hitting only 33.5% (236th nationally) from the arc. |
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02-11-17 | Clippers +3 v. Hornets | 107-102 | Win | 100 | 5 h 48 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Charlotte finally snapped its 7-game losing streak with a home victory over league doormat Brooklyn on Tuesday before hosting Houston Thursday night. A major reason for the Hornet slide has been Kemba Walker’s shooting slump, as he’s made just 35.5% in Charlotte’s last 5. The Clippers are 10-1 SU in the last 11 against the Hornets (8-3 vs. the points), and PF Blake Griffin has averaged 28 pts., 9 rebs., 5.4 assists and has shot 54% in his last 5 games. L.A. C DeAndre Jordan gives Clippers a defensive presence the Hornets lack |
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02-11-17 | St Bonaventure v. George Washington +1.5 | 70-76 | Win | 100 | 5 h 53 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units With SBU yearning to stay in the hunt for the A-10 reg.-season title, suggest an "investment" on the superior Bonnies, who expended little emotional energy in their comfy 70 -55 home victory over lower-rung Saint Louis on Wednesday. Must give decided backcourt advantage to SBU's lethal duo of 6-3 jr. Matt Mobley (19.8 ppg, 6.1 rpg) & 6-2 jr. Jaylen Adams (21.4 ppg, 6.2 apg). And GW's main post threat, 6-9 sr. F Tyler Cavanaugh, will have his hands full with the Bonnies' aggressive 6-7 sr. F Denzel Gregg (12.4 ppg, 7.9 rpg; 87 blocks L1+Ys). Underachieving Colonials, who haven't notched a signature win to date, only 2-7 last 9 vs. the spread. |
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02-11-17 | Butler -2.5 v. Providence | 65-71 | Loss | -107 | 4 h 53 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units In a near-pick ‘em scenario, give ringing endorsement to nationally-ranked, Big Dance-bound Butler (currently projected as a sixth seed), itchin’ to sweep the season series after losing three meetings a year ago, including 14-pt. setback in the Big East tourney. PC won’t easily shake off a sorrowful 72-70 OT loss at Seton Hall on Wednesday when the Friars canned only 5 of 18 from downtown. Contrastingly, the Bulldogs are feeling “good vibes’ following their 68-65 victory at tough Marquette, as crafty HC Chris Holtmann successfully tweaked his lineup. Plus, count on a highimpact outing from BU’s super-steady 6-7 sr. Andrew Chrabascz (hails from Portsmouth, RI; 11.8 ppg, 4.9 rpg), inspired by his own rooting section at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center. |
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02-11-17 | Panthers v. Predators -140 | 7-4 | Loss | -140 | 1 h 6 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Florida Panthers begin a five-game road trip that will go a long way toward determining their playoff fate Saturday when they visit the Nashville Predators. The Panthers won’t take any momentum into the trek, which includes three contests in California, after suffering a 6-3 loss to Los Angeles at home on Thursday. Nashville Goalie Pekka Rinne (21-14-6, .923 save percentage), who allowed three goals in three games before being rested Thursday, is expected back in net for the Predators. |
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02-11-17 | Syracuse -105 v. Pittsburgh | 75-80 | Loss | -105 | 1 h 56 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Surging 16-9 Syracuse (5 straight wins & covers) eager to stay on the radar screen of the Big Dance Selection Committee. Hence, must “invest” in the Orange, whose patented 2-3 matchup zone was a major deterrent for Pitt in ‘Cuse’s earlier 77-66 home triumph, when the Orange blocked 9 shots and limited the Panthers to a poor 35% from the field. Jim Boeheim’s ‘Cuse side, ably led by settled-in sr. PG John Gillon (Colorado State transfer), has shown great resolve by overcoming DD-deficits in its last three hard-earned victories. Unbalanced Pitt, beset with shaky chemistry under critical 1st-year HC Gene Stallings, drops its fourth straight at the Petersen Events Center. |
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02-10-17 | Pelicans +3.5 v. Wolves | 122-106 | Win | 100 | 9 h 2 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units N.O. PF Anthony Davis exploded for 45 pts. in the first meeting vs. Minnesota back on Nov. 23, when the Pels outshot Minny 54%-38%. New Orleans has been slumping of late (1-5 SU and vs. the points L6), but Minny is just 2-8 vs. the number since beating the Clippers in L.A. on Jan. 19. The season-ending knee injury to G Zach LaVine (19 ppg) is a blow, as vet backup G Brandon Rush has scored only 2.9 ppg over the last 4 seasons covering 162 games. LaVine led his team with 26 pts. in the first meeting. |
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02-10-17 | Lightning v. Wild -160 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 58 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Minnesota Wild look to continue their dominance against Atlantic Division foes when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight. The Wild, who boast the most points in the Western Conference (76), are 9-1-0 versus teams from the Atlantic and gained at least one point in six of the last seven games overall after a 4-3 overtime loss to Chicago on Wednesday. |
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02-10-17 | Oakland -7 v. Detroit | 89-80 | Win | 100 | 8 h 50 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units With Oakland only 2 games behind Horizon leader Valpo, highly recommend laying a handful of points with the revenge-minded Golden Grizzlies, who committed a season-worst 25 TOs in their surprising 93-88 upset loss at Detroit in mid-January. It’s likely the Titans’ bruising 6-6, 240-pound jr. F Jaleet Hogan is given special attention if necessary after he poured in a career-high 39 in that stunner. Plus, count on more accurate gunning from Oakland’s DD-scoring trio of 6-7 jr. F Jalen Hayes, 6-4 sr. G Sharron Dorsey-Walker, and 6-4 jr. G Martez Walker, who combined for a rim-clanking 10 of 32 from the field in their 53-51 squeaker at Cleveland last Saturday. |
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02-09-17 | Washington State v. Utah -16.5 | 70-74 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 25 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units To say this matchup has not worked lately for Wazzu would be an understatement after Utah has scored a pair of 88-47 wins (!) the last two meetings. Including a Jan. 18 rout in the Palouse when the Utes shot 58% and dominated the glass by a whopping 45-26 count. (By the way, the Cougs lost by “only” 21 in the first meeting last season). As a year ago, WSU still can’t match up physically with this foe, and Utah didn’t even have 6-8 Utah State transfer David Collette (14.3 ppg; returned to action Jan. 26 vs. Oregon) available in the first meeting. The Utes (15-6 SU; 6-2-1 their last nine vs. the line thru Feb. 1) are methodically positioning themselves for a call on Selection Sunday. |
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02-09-17 | Jazz v. Mavs +4 | 105-112 | Win | 100 | 5 h 57 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Utah already owns a “hat trick” against Dallas this season, but the last two meetings have been close, with spread covers for the Mavs. Who have been doing a lot of that lately, with a 9-2 spread mark their last 11 thru Feb. 2, putting them back into the West playoff discussion. Among some recent positives for Dallas have been a healthy Dirk Nowitzki, a spark provided by G Seth Curry (15.1 ppg as a starter in January), and Harrison Barnes now owning five 30-point efforts after recording just one during his career with the Warriors (where, admittedly, his shots were a bit harder to find). No knocks on playoff-bound Utah, although the Jazz are just 9-14 vs. the line away from Salt Lake City |
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02-09-17 | Cavs +11.5 v. Thunder | 109-118 | Win | 100 | 5 h 33 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units After a mostly rough January, Cavs looked like their old selves in recent 107-91 romp past Ok City at the "Q" on Jan. 29. Russell Westbrook (only 7 of 26 from floor) was very flustered that afternoon and was outscored by Kyrie Irving 29-20. Even with that win, Cleveland still entered last weekend on 4-12 spread skid, but Thunder has been alarmingly noncompetitive in recent consecutive DD losses to Cavs, Spurs, and Bulls, as recent absence of key frontliner Enes Kanter (arm) has already helped drop Ok City down to the No. 7 slot in the West playoff queue. |
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02-09-17 | Stars v. Senators -125 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 4 h 59 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Dallas, which had the most points in the Western Conference last season, is fading out of the playoff picture with three straight losses after a 3-1 setback at Toronto on Tuesday. Tyler Seguin owns goals in back-to-back games and captain Jamie Benn boasts 11 points in nine games, but the Stars are almost at the bottom of the league in goals-against per game (3.17). |
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02-09-17 | Predators v. Rangers -129 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 4 h 33 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The New York Rangers are in the midst of their fifth three-game winning streak in a two-month span as they attempt to keep pace with the top three teams in the Metropolitan Division. New York will be looking to win four in a row for only the second time this season when it hosts the Nashville Predators today. Goaltender Henrik Lundqvist has had his share of struggles but is coming off an outstanding season-high 43-save performance in a 4-1 victory over Anaheim to win his third straight start. Lundqvist is 6-4-0 with a 1.81 goals-against average versus Nashville and New York is 17-5-0 against Western Conference opponents. |
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02-08-17 | La Salle -1 v. Fordham | 67-52 | Win | 100 | 21 h 18 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units La Salle is back in the muddled A-10 race following its much-needed 88-78 home victory over UMass on Wednesday. So double revenge should work for the uptempo Explorers, whose rangy G duo of 6-7 B.J. Johnson (17.8 ppg) & 6-5 sr. Jordan Price (17.4 ppg) should have a field day vs. defensively-soft, poor-boarding Fordham, permitting 47.9% FGs (330th nationally) and is -7.6 in rebound margin(338th). Plus, there’s not much “home cooking” for the lower-tier Rams, who’ve dropped 6 of their last 8 at historic but quite quaint Rose Hill Gym (3200 capacity). |
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02-07-17 | Rhode Island -6 v. Massachusetts | 70-62 | Win | 100 | 22 h 59 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Slumping Mass in the midst of a 4-game losing skein (including home upset losses to Fordham & George Mason), as the sagging defense has allowed an increasing point total in each of those setbacks. So, must ardently recommend laying a small number with A-10 challenger RI, which digs in on the stop end, permitting only 66.6 ppg along with 6 bpg. Rams’ powerful post presence, 6-7 sr. F Hassan Martin (14.8 ppg, 6.6 rpg; 298 career blocks), should control the paint area. Good bet RI shoots more accurately from the charity stripe after missing a whopping 17 foul shots in its come-from-behind 79-77 home win over the Minutemen on Jan. 15. |
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02-07-17 | Maryland -3 v. Penn State | 64-70 | Loss | -103 | 20 h 6 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Since the oddsmakers continue to undervalue Maryland, which has won its first five outright (all as an underdog!) on the Big Ten road, compelled to back the Terps at the Bryce Jordan Center. Penn State (1-4 SU its last five thru Feb. 3) has been combative, but is still falling short vs. most of the quality league foes. Many of Mark Turgeon’s ballyhooed freshmen (including 6-7 frosh Justin Jackson, who scored 25 ppg in recent back-to-back wins at Minnesota & Ohio State) are removing some of the scoring burden from jr. G Melo Trimble, whose FG percentage (now 45.2%) is the best of his career. |
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02-06-17 | Heat +1 v. Wolves | 115-113 | Win | 100 | 24 h 33 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Not sure what has gotten into Miami, but it’s time to pay attention to the dramatic Heat revival that has featured a stunning 9 wins and covers in a row going into last Saturday vs. the Sixers. You’re not alone if you didn’t see this coming...Miami, don’t forget, was 1-10 SU in its previous 11 games before the streak! Amid much lineup shuffling, Gs Goran Dragic (23.3 ppg & 6.4 apg) and Dion Waiters (22.1 ppg and 4.1 apg) have carried the offensive load, and the Heat have been the league’s second best defensive team over the course of the win streak. Meanwhile, young Minnesota is still slow to embrace Tom Thibodeau’s defensive concepts, as another recent letdown on the stop end (105 or more points in eight straight thru Feb. 2) contributed to 1-5 spread skid going into Feb. 3 vs. the Pistons. |
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02-06-17 | Jazz v. Hawks -1 | 120-95 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 15 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Utah has been terrible on the road lately, losing its last 7, and 9 of its last 10 spread decisions away from Salt Lake City. With G Rodney Hood possibly out for a while after reinjuring the knee that kept him out for two weeks earlier this season, and PF Derrick Favors sitting for “rest” in back-to-back games recently (“rest” might not be the whole story), Jazz could be a little thin. Surely Atlanta will be ready to avenge its 95-68 loss in Utah on Nov. 25, as that was the Hawks’ worst offensive performance of the season. |
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02-06-17 | 76ers v. Pistons -9.5 | 96-113 | Win | 100 | 23 h 8 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Apparently there is a fragile underbelly to the recent Philly revival, as the Sixers have started to wobble again (no covers last three thru Feb. 1). That roughly coincides with Joel Embiid missing a few more games with ongoing knee concerns that caused him to skip the early portion of this road trip that began with a heavy loss at Dallas. Earlier, Philly caught Detroit in the middle of a 4-10 Piston slump, the 76ers winning by 18 at the Palace on Dec. 11, without Embiid. But nowhealthy Detroit has been playing better recently at Auburn Hills (4-1 SU last five at home after its Feb. 1 romp past the Pelicans). |
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02-06-17 | Thunder v. Pacers -4.5 | 90-93 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 42 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units —Indiana blew a 9-point 4th-Q lead at OKC, as the Thunder rallied to force OT in the first meeting on PG Russell Westbrook’s 3-pointer with 2 seconds left. Westbrook finished with 31 pts., 11 boards and 15 assists that night. However, the Pacers rebounded to win in OT as PG Jeff Teague scored 5 points in the last 1:08 of the game to seal a victory for Indy. The Thunder are just 9-18 the last 2 seasons as a road dog, and Indy has been a respectable small home favorite (29-19 the last 3 seasons laying 6 or fewer). After a hot start facing Eastern squads, the Thunder have faded, losing 4 of last 5 SU and vs. the points against the other conference. |
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02-06-17 | Louisville v. Virginia -3.5 | 55-71 | Win | 100 | 23 h 1 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units This matchup has not worked well lately for the 'Ville, which wasn't close in two tries vs. Virginia last season and was similarly flummoxed by Cavs in 61-53 loss at KFC Yum! Center on Dec. 28. As was case LY, Cards were unable to speed up the game and forced to play at UVa's pace as the 'Ville wheezed in halfcourt sets, recording a paltry 7 assists and forced into low percentage three-balls to beat shot clock, connecting on only 2 of 14 triples in process. Tony Bennett now finding some needed offense from 6-5 jr. Devon Hall, who has scored DDs in eight of last ten thru Feb. 3 |
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02-05-17 | Patriots -3 v. Falcons | 34-28 | Win | 100 | 94 h 29 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units NewEngland has recorded multiple takeaways in 7 of its last 8 games. While the Patriots are perennial SuperBowl contenders, the Falcons certainly qualify as novices, with that single appearance in '98. So, a definite edge to the Pats. Brady & Belichick are genuine contenders, if not already crowned as the best QB & HC coach in NFL history. They continue to do it, with a multiple of talent offsetting losses due to attrition & injury (Gronkowski, for example), with what many consider "no-names". Everyone knows of their offensive prowess, but check that top-ranked scoring "D". Both "O" lines are among the best, with Coleman, Freeman, Blount, etc all quality ball toters. Top scoring "O"s vs top scoring "D"s normally goes to the defense (Pats) |
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02-05-17 | Colorado v. California -6 | 66-77 | Win | 100 | 19 h 50 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units With Cal seeking to remain on the radar screen of the NCAA Tourney Selection Committee, will lay single digits vs. CU, which allows 9 ppg more away from Boulder TY (78 ppg on road; 69 at home). The defensively-stout, board-crashing Bears (62.4 ppg; +7.9 rebound margin) will provide the Buffs few uncontested looks. Meanwhile, anticipate crowd-pleasing performances from Cal’s forceful 6-11 F Ivan Rabb (15.6 pg, 10.7 rpg) and the nifty backcourt tandem of 6-6 Jabari Bird (14 ppg) & swift 5-11 frosh Charlie Moore (13.9 ppg). The Buffs are only 6-13 as a visiting underdog since 2014-15 (prior to trip to Stanford Thursday night). |
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02-05-17 | Clippers v. Celtics OVER 222 | 102-107 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 28 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Boston has been “over” 18-4 in its last 22 prior to hosting the Lakers Friday, and the last 10 Celtic games have averaged 222.4 ppg after tallying 222.6 in 14 games in January. Boston played last night, and Celtics have been “over” the total in 6 of last 7 games when unrested. The Clippers have been over the total in their last 5 games, giving up 123 ppg in that run. |
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02-05-17 | Indiana v. Wisconsin -12.5 | 60-65 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 26 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Bad time for injury-thinned Indiana to be playing balanced and defensively-conscientious Wisconsin. Top-scoring G James Blackmon Jr. (17.6 ppg) has missed the last two contests with a leg injury. The Hoosiers previously lost 6-8 top inside defender F OG Anunoby (11.1 ppg, 5.4 rpg) for the season with a torn ACL. The Badgers, with everyone back from LY, augmented by 5-11 frosh shooter D’Mitrik Trice (48% treys), are 7-2 laying the lumber this season in Madison. |
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02-05-17 | Kings v. Capitals -155 | 0-5 | Win | 100 | 1 h 19 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Kings face a Washington squad that is 15-2-2 in the last 19 games after grinding out a 3-2 victory at Montreal on Saturday afternoon with another big effort from Nicklas Backstrom. The 29-year-old center scored the winning goal on the power play and leads the team with 52 points - five of them coming in the last three contests. The Capitals, who visit Los Angeles on March 11, earned points in five of the last six meetings (2-1-3) - including a 3-1 victory over the Kings at home last February. |
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02-04-17 | Wild -153 v. Canucks | 6-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 25 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Vancouver ranks 27th in the league in scoring. The scoring struggles have been particularly acute as of late with a total of 10 goals over the past seven games. Minnesota turned in one of its worst efforts of the season in a 5-1 loss at Calgary on Tuesday, snapping a 14-game road point streak with only its fifth defeat in the past 27 games (22-4-1). The Wild, who haven't lost two straight since a three-game skid from Nov. 26-Dec. 2, hold a four-point lead over Chicago in the Central with three games in hand. Vancouver goaltender, Miller is 6-6-0 with a bloated 3.40 goals-against average versus Minnesota. |
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02-04-17 | Pelicans v. Wizards -7.5 | 91-105 | Win | 100 | 9 h 31 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units After Feb. 2 win over Lakers, Washington has won 16 straight at the Verizon Center and is 14-2 vs. the points in those games. The Wizards have covered 10 straight overall, and just took a 107-94 decision in New Orleans despite a 36-point, 17-rebound game by Pelican frontline all-star Anthony Davis. Washington G Bradley Beal made 11 of 16 shots in first meeting, and PG John Wall dished 19 assists in the victory. Sure, New Orleans could surprise the Wizards, but bettors who support the Pels and lose will feel awfully foolish |
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02-04-17 | Senators +100 v. Sabres | 0-4 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 40 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Ottawa Senators stumbled out of the Christmas break by losing four consecutive one-goal decisions, but they have regained their footing heading into the finale of a three-game road trip at the Buffalo Sabres tonight. Ottawa is 7-2-2 over its last 11 games and holds down second place in the Atlantic Division. Buffalo's winless drought reached three games (0-2-1) with Thursday's 2-1 overtime loss to the New York Rangers and is eight points out of the second wild card . |
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02-04-17 | Hurricanes v. Islanders -120 | 5-4 | Loss | -120 | 8 h 37 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Islanders saw their seven-game point streak (6-0-1) come to an end Friday with a 5-4 loss at Detroit as they gave up a goal with 28 seconds left in the third period. Captain John Tavares continued his hot streak with a goal and an assist, giving him 16 points in the last 10 games to push his team-leading total to 43. Thomas Greiss allowed eight tallies in his previous six games before the Red Wings |
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02-04-17 | Colorado State -1.5 v. UNLV | 69-49 | Win | 100 | 25 h 23 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Even with New Mexico missing top post threat, PF 6-8 Tim Williams (17.9 ppg, 7.9 rpg; foot injury), MW doormat UNLV still came up short in its 80-77 home loss on Wednesday. So, strongly suggest laying a short price with resilient CSU, which has covered 4 of last 5 following a SU loss. Facing the soft Rebel defense (74.4 ppg; 237th nationally), count on more representative shooting performances from Rams’ potent, senior inside-outside duo of 6-8 sr. F Emmanuel Omogbo (13.8 ppg, 10.7 rpg) and 6-4 G Gian Clavell (18.2 ppg), who combined for an icy 11 of 34 from the field in their 79-76 home loss to tough conference co-leader Boise State on Tuesday. |
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02-04-17 | Oral Roberts v. South Dakota State -4 | 67-74 | Win | 100 | 25 h 45 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Before we forget, would be remiss if not mentioning the strong Summit League "over" trends that have often featured these entries (SDSU "over" 14-2 last 16, ORU "over" 11 in a row!). There are also reasons to like the host Jackrabbits, looking to atone for bitter 6-point loss (and another "over") at the Mabee Center on Jan. 12 and now developing some momentum for the fast-approaching conference tourney, taking down potent Omaha and Western Illinois (blowing out the latter 98-65) in last two. Note SDSU's raging 6-9 soph Mike Daum scored 35 ppg over recent 3-game stretch. |
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02-04-17 | Xavier v. Creighton -5 | 82-80 | Loss | -115 | 23 h 36 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Both teams have had their chances to make some noise in March get derailed by key injuries (Creighton minus nation’s top assist man, PG Mo Watson, and “X” now minus explosive soph wing Edmond Sumner). But the Bluejays have had a bit longer to adjust without their key cog and have steadied in recent wins vs. DePaul and at Butler, as K-State transfer Marcus Foster has been assuming more of the service burden along with touted frosh Davion Mintz, plus sixth man jr. Tyler Clement. Remember, when both teams were at full strength in mid-January, Creighton won at the Cintas Center. The Musketeers barely escaped vs. Seton Hall in their first game minus Sumner. |
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02-04-17 | Miami (Fla) -1 v. NC State | 84-79 | Win | 100 | 23 h 32 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units NC State’s troubled 6th-year mentor Mark Gottfried is feeling increasing heat after his Wolfpack blew a DD lead in its painful 100-93 OT home loss to Syracuse on Wednesday. Hence, must wholeheartedly endorse smartly-coached Miami-Florida, likely to bounce back from its unsurprising 75-57 loss to loaded Florida State on the same day. Foresee the Hurricane’s potent Gtrio of 6-2 jr. Ja’Quan Newton, rangy 6-6 sr. Davon Reed & highly-regarded 6-4 frosh Bruce Brown exploiting defensively-soft NC State (78.7 ppg; 303rd nationally) for the second time TY after combining for 58 points their team’s 81-63 home victory on New Year’s Eve |
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02-04-17 | Georgia Tech +6.5 v. Wake Forest | 69-81 | Loss | -115 | 22 h 21 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units GT’s first-year mentor Josh Pastner claimed his team understandably lacked much energy in its 75-63 loss at Clemson on Wednesday following emotionally-draining upsets at home over Florida State and Notre Dame in the previous games. So, recommend taking 3+ hoops with re-charged Yellow Jackets, who figure to shoot straighter after 4 starters combined for a “brickish” 5 of 26 from the field vs. the Tigers. WF won’t easily establish its post game vs. defensively stifling GT (39.5% from the field; 3 bpg; 4th nationally), so Yellow Jackets likely climb to 4-1 last 5 as a visiting dog. Upset possible. |
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02-04-17 | Jets -160 v. Avalanche | 2-5 | Loss | -160 | 4 h 36 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Winnipeg Jets finally have their first three-game winning streak of the season, but there is another streak more important to their playoff hopes entering today’s visit to the Colorado Avalanche. The Jets won nine straight contests against Central Division competition, and with their next three games against division foes, there is an opportunity to crawl back into a wild-card spot. The Avalanche have not won since Jan. 6, a nine-game slide (0-8-1 that sunk Colorado deeper to the bottom of the NHL standings. Rookie goaltender Spencer Martin allowed five goals in Wednesday’s 5-0 defeat at Los Angeles as the Avalanche surrendered five goals for the third time in their last four games. |
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02-04-17 | Rutgers v. Penn State -9.5 | 70-68 | Loss | -115 | 20 h 24 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units For the second straight weekend, a key home game for Penn State. Once again the Nittany Lions’ recuperative powers will be tested, after PSU played well, but got no reward in Tuesday’s triple-OT loss at Indiana. Five Lions reached double figures in that testing contest, including 6-7 freshman Lamar Stevens with 26 points. With ascending Maryland up next, PSU can’t afford to overlook visiting Rutgers, which has lost its last six road games, all but one by 12 or more. |
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02-04-17 | Seton Hall +3.5 v. Georgetown | 68-66 | Win | 100 | 20 h 39 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units With SH off two highly combative losses to Big East upper-division foes Butler & Xavier, strongly suggest taking any available points vs. G’Town, only 2-5 as home chalk TY. The Pirates’ formidable 6-9 jr. F Angel Delgado (16 double doubles TY; tied for 3rd nationally) will continue to do damage in the paint, while goodshooting 6-2 frosh Myles Powell (11 ppg) is eager to build on his season high 26-pt. explosion off the bench vs. the Musketeers on Wednesday. Watch for more formful gunning from SH’s steady 6-3 jr. combo G Khadeem Carrington (16.6 ppg), who hit a substandard 3 of 13 from the field vs. the X-Men. |
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02-03-17 | Suns v. Kings -4 | 105-103 | Loss | -107 | 6 h 22 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units These two are not only involved in this game, but also the latest rumors have linked King C DeMarcus Cousins to a potential move to the Suns. Sacto brass might be balking at paying Cousins the more than $200 million designated-veteran maximum it will likely take to keep him in town. Cousins has played like a $200M-player in the last few weeks, averaging 29 pts., 12.8 rebs., and 5.6 assists in his last 10 games. The 5 straight Suns SU losses, coupled with Sacto’s 6-1 SU & spread mark in last 7 in series, point to Sacramento in this one. |
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02-03-17 | Grizzlies -1 v. Thunder | 102-114 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 24 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units It’s no coincidence that OKC has lost and failed to cover all 3 games since Enes Kanter tried to punish a metal folding chair and broke his arm. Kanter had scored 16.2 ppg while grabbing 8.5 rpg and shooting 56% in January, all coming off the bench. Now Thunder PG Russell Westbrook has to work without a major option in an OKC offense that didn’t have much depth to begin with. Meanwhile, Memphis has won and covered 3 straight games, all on the road, with “triplets” PG Mike Conley, PF Zach Randolph and C Marc Gasol combining for 66.3 ppg on 59% shooting. The Grizzlies, who rank 4th in defensive efficiency this season, are outscoring foes 112-97 in their win streak. Westbrook can do it all, but he still needs help |
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02-03-17 | Islanders +103 v. Red Wings | 4-5 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 0 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The New York Islanders have embraced a season-best seven-game point streak (6-0-1) in their bid to climb back into the playoff race while the Detroit Red Wings have dropped a campaign high-tying five in a row (0-2-3) to see their attempt for a 26th consecutive postseason berth put in peril. The Islanders look to continue their surge at the expense of the Red Wings when the clubs meet at Joe Louis Arena tonight. Islanders G Thomas Greiss owns a 9-2-3 mark in his last 14 games. While Detroit G Petr Mrazek has yielded four goals in four of his last eight outings overall. |
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02-03-17 | Pacers -7 v. Nets | 106-97 | Win | 100 | 3 h 8 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units One of Brooklyn’s measly 9 wins this season came at the expense of Indiana way back on Oct. 28. The Nets, who are just 5-35 SU since beating Phoenix Nov. 12, have paid for that victory dearly, as the Pacers recorded two double-digit win-and-covers in a pair of subsequent meetings played in Indianapolis. Lately, the Nets have been playing on just one end of the floor, scoring 109.5 ppg but giving up more than 119 ppg over their last 10 outings. |
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02-02-17 | Gonzaga -8.5 v. BYU | Top | 85-75 | Win | 100 | 27 h 42 m | Show |
Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day Top-ranked Gonzaga is aiming to set a school mark for consecutive victories when it visits Brigham Young in Provo, Utah for today's West Coast Conference game. The Bulldogs tied the record set by the 2014-15 team with 22 consecutive victories and were elevated to the No. 1 spot on Monday for just the second time in program history. Gonzaga has dominated opponents with an average winning margin of 23.8 points and 15 victories by 20 or more points, including eight by 30 or more. The Bulldogs haven't even trailed in the last 224 minutes, 31 seconds of playing time and only three of their games have been decided by single digits. |
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02-02-17 | Santa Clara -5 v. Portland | 60-45 | Win | 100 | 26 h 46 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Sure, Portland has a revenge motive after getting buried by 28 at the Leavey Center (with its very neatly-designed new court) back on Jan. 5. But the Pilots have not won SU since (thru Jan. 25) and also lost top scorer G Alec Wintering (19.5 ppg) to a season-ending ACL tear in mid-January. Meanwhile, the Broncos (5-2 SU L7 thru Jan. 25) continue to ascend and are putting themselves in position for a minor postseason invitation under new HC Herb Sendek, who has uncovered some scoring support for bombs-away G Jared Brownridge (18.3 ppg), as soph Gs KJ Feagin & Matt Hauser, plus rough-and-tumble sr. PF Nate Kratch, are all now scoring in DDs. |
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02-01-17 | New Mexico -1.5 v. UNLV | 80-77 | Win | 100 | 25 h 25 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units While suffering a hangover from its unfathomable collapse vs. Nevada in previous game, New Mexico was stunned by 11-point dog UNLV at the Wise Pies Pit on Jan. 10. But getting away from Albuquerque has generally been good for the Lobos, whose under-fire HC Craig Neal doesn't deal with circling vultures on the road, and where UNM has responded with SU wins in its first four MW away games into last Saturday at Reno. Since earlier loss to Rebs, Lobos won 4 in a row thru Jan. 27, as Neal made a conscious effort to get the "O" flowing more frequently thru PF Tim Williams (17.8 ppg). |
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02-01-17 | Air Force v. Fresno State -9 | 64-73 | Push | 0 | 24 h 28 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The calendar has turned to February, which is prime time for selective payback games in college hoops. One of those occurs this evening after Air Force surprised Fresno 81-72 in Colorado Springs in the second week of the Mountain West season. The Falcons’ big 39-23 edge on the boards indicates that the Bulldogs were not exactly ready to bring their “A” game. No surprises this time for Air Force, as Fresno (five DD scorers) is undefeated at home (4-0) since the return of 6-6, 235 sr. rebounding force Karachi Edo (6.8 rpg), who was ineligible for the first semester |
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02-01-17 | Wild -110 v. Flames | 1-5 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 56 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Minnesota is coming off a 5-2 victory at Edmonton on Tuesday as Mikael Granlund notched an assist to extend his point streak to a franchise record-tying 10 games. All-Star Devan Dubnyk (27-8-3, 1.88 goals-against average, .936 save percentage) watched backup Darcy Kuemper make 41 saves against the Oilers but is expected to be in net |
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02-01-17 | Bruins v. Capitals -165 | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 7 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Capitals have been playing extremely well at the Verizon Center, however, winning all seven of their contests there in January and going 8-0-1 since dropping a 2-1 decision to Montreal on Dec. 17. Capitals All-Star G Braden Holtby, who has gone 9-0-1 over his last 12 starts, is expected to be in net today. |
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02-01-17 | Raptors v. Celtics -5.5 | 104-109 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 58 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units —Possible East playoff preview has thus far favored Toronto, which won and covered first two meetings, including 7-point win at TD Garden on Dec. 9 when Kyle Lowry scored 34. Boston, however, was minus PG Isaiah Thomas that night, and now the injury focus must be on visiting Raps and DeMar DeRozan’s recent ankle woes. For those not convinced of the value of Thomas to Celtics, consider that the energizer bunny guard was scoring better than 33 ppg for January late into the month, close to franchise alltime scoring average record for any month (previous paces of Larry Bird and Paul Pierce slightly ahead into the last week of January). As for Toronto, note recent retreat with five losses in a row thru Jan. 26, with only SU wins in nine on road since late December at lowly Lakers and Nets. |
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02-01-17 | George Mason -5.5 v. St. Louis | 74-76 | Loss | -105 | 21 h 20 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Consistency has not exactly been a trademark of TY’s GMU side. But the Patriots have been somewhat formful on the road, where Dave Paulsen’s bunch had won SU and covered 5 of last 6 prior to Saturday’s game at UMass. Rest assured Paulsen will have his squad’s full attention, as Mason seeks to avenge a stunning 63-56 home loss to 13½-point dog SLU in Fairfax on Jan. 14, when the Patriots were left at the starting gate and trailed 31-18 at the half. Even the occasional good efforts by the Billikens can be a bit unorthodox, as they needed 55 FTs and survived an absence of FGs in last seven-and-a-half minutes of a recent win over UMass, which was preceded by familiar thumping losses at Dayton and vs. St. Bona |
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02-01-17 | Syracuse v. NC State | 100-93 | Loss | -105 | 21 h 13 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Wolfpack are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400, 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a losing road record, and 24-10-2 ATS in their last 36 games following a straight up loss. While the Orange are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win, 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win, and 0-6 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. |
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01-31-17 | Pelicans v. Raptors -7.5 | 106-108 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 43 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Toronto has been a reliable chalk play this season, producing a highly-profitable 20-10 mark laying points. Expect Raptor G DeMar DeRozan (28 ppg, 5.3 rpg) to be ready to go after taking time off due to turning his ankle Jan. 22. Toronto is 6th in the league in overall efficiency, while New Orleans ranks 22nd, and with G Kyle Lowry generating offense (23 ppg, 6 apg in January), and C Jonas Valanciunas hitting the boards (11.4 rpg this month), the Raptors are among the elite teams in the East. Toronto has depth and size on the frontline in PFs Lucas Nogueira, Patrick Patterson and recently returned Jared Sullinger to battle N.O. PF/C Anthony Davis. Those 3 produced 21 ppg & 14 rpg in last 5 games thru Jan. 26. |
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01-31-17 | Knicks v. Wizards -8 | 101-117 | Win | 100 | 24 h 39 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units All of a sudden, Washington is defending its home court the way the Kansas Jayhawks do at Phog Allen Fieldhouse, as Wizards have won a stunning 14 in a row SU at Verizon Center entering tonight! Before that home win streak, Washington won and covered in D.C. vs. Knicks back on Nov. 17 when NY was playing decently, and Wiz also recently won at MSG on Jan. 19, part of a 7-game cover streak thru Jan. 26. Meanwhile, a 4-14 SU skid thru last Thursday has fueled Knicks trade talks, with Carmelo Anthony’s name reportedly being more than just floated in league circles. Compounding NY’s angst has been a succession of close defeats (the sorts that weren’t going against them earlier in season), as Knicks lost ten of their last 13 games (after starting 9-5) thru Jan. 26 that were within five points in the last five minutes, losing three nail-biters last week. |
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01-29-17 | Purdue -8.5 v. Nebraska | 80-83 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 26 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units After not having much trouble a year ago vs. Nebraska, and with each roster having a similar look, see no reason why recent series history won't repeat. Purdue established that it can win on road in Big Ten with Jan. 23 triumph at Michigan State. And the Boilermakers have even more offense (83 ppg) than LY, when their trademark power game brutalized the Huskers. Purdue 6-9 soph PF Caleb Swanigan (nation's leading rebounder at 12.7 rpg, plus 22 ppg L3) is on a recent surge. And Nebraska couldn't slow Swaningan's frontline mate Vince "Ben Casey" Edwards LY when he scored 20 at Lincoln. |
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01-29-17 | Illinois State -7 v. Evansville | 69-59 | Win | 100 | 23 h 59 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units ISU (only MVC team to return 3 DD scorers) eager to remain undefeated in league play and stay atop the MVC standings. Hence, must lay short price vs. conference doormat Evansville, which has been unable to compensate for the graduated duo of G D.J. Balentine & 6-10 C Ejidijus Mockevicius, who combined for 36.2 ppg LY. Offensively-challenged Aces, who mustered only 50 pts. in their earlier 12-pt. setback in Normal, Ill., figure to shoot like jokers (again) vs. defensively-stout Redbirds, yielding only 62.2 ppg & 37% from the field (3rd nationally). ISU has covered 5 straight as visiting chalk. Plus, Redbirds’ star 6-8 F Deontae Hawkins (15.2 ppg) scored only 5 in first encounter. |
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01-28-17 | Oregon -7 v. Colorado | Top | 65-74 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 33 m | Show |
Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day With 17 straight victories, Oregon is riding the longest win streak in program history. Now, the 10th-ranked Ducks will try to add another milestone Saturday as they seek their first-ever win in Boulder when they visit Colorado. Oregon hasn’t lost since a 65-61 setback against Georgetown on Nov. 21, and 12 of the 17 wins have been by double digits. Thursday’s 73-67 victory at Utah didn’t fall into that category, but it was impressive nonetheless as the Ducks used a 15-4 run in the second half to break open a tight game in a tough environment. Forward Dillon Brooks scored a game-high 19 points to lead the way as he returned to the starting lineup after sitting out the previous contest with a foot sprain. |
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01-28-17 | Nets v. Wolves -11 | 109-129 | Win | 100 | 7 h 58 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Brooklyn beat Minnesota in first meeting this season, but that game was played in the opening weeks, when the Nets were off to a 4-5 SU and 7-2 spread start. Since then Brooklyn is 5-31 SU, covering only 37% of those games. Minnesota C Karl-Anthony Towns has matured a great deal since the Timberwolves lost that first meeting. That win came largely because Net C Brook Lopez connected on 10 of 16 shots and Minny G Zach LaVine made just 5 of 16 replacing regular PG Ricky Rubio. Now Brooklyn will have to deal with not only an improved Towns (25 ppg, 13 rpg L10), but also a hot Andrew Wiggins (22 ppg, 49% L5Gs). |
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01-28-17 | Grizzlies v. Jazz -7.5 | 102-95 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 55 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Rested Utah catches Memphis coming off a game in Portland last night, and the Grizzlies have dropped their last 3 straightup and vs. the number playing the 2nd night of back-to-back games. The Jazz have lost 2 of first 3 in the series this season, but PG George Hill missed 2 of those games. Hill has scored 17 ppg and contributed 4 rebs. and 4 assists a game since returning from injury early this month, and the Jazz are 16-4 SU in the last 20 games in which Hill has participated. |
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01-28-17 | Fresno State +1 v. Utah State | 65-78 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 13 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units With undervalued and highly-profitable FSU (12-2 last 14 vs. the spread) in the thick of the wideopen MW race, must fully support well-connected, good-shooting, superbly-balanced Bulldogs (48% from the field; 5 avg in DDs). Utah State, which relies heavily on the 3-ball, is afforded few uncontested looks from defensively-sticky FSU, permitting only 31% from tripleville. Meanwhile, the sagging Aggies, who’ve dropped 4 in a row (SU & vs. the spread), will be stretched out on the stop end by the Bulldogs’ scorching bombardier, 6-0 G Jahmel Taylor, who’s nailing a sensational 48.2% from the arc. |
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01-28-17 | Illinois v. Penn State -2.5 | 67-71 | Win | 100 | 5 h 54 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units This contest will severely test the up-down and home-road nature of Big Ten basketball. In its last game, Illinois—playing at home in Urbana-Champaign—romped past slumping rival Iowa 76-64 on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Penn State is returning home after games at Purdue and Wisconsin, two Big Ten powers with Final Four possibilities. The Nittany Lions, with their two outstanding freshmen (G Tony Carr and F Lamar Stevens), and with four DD scorers, will be eager to face an Illini team that is winless (0-4) on the Big Ten road. |
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01-28-17 | San Francisco -5 v. Pacific | 81-60 | Win | 100 | 4 h 56 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Dons are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games as a road favorite of 0.5-6.5, 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games after scoring less than 50 points in their previous game, and 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. While the Tigers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600, 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record, 0-6 ATS in their last 6 home games, and 0-9 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win. |
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01-28-17 | East Carolina v. Memphis -12 | 50-57 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 5 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units With UM in a nasty mood following its 77-66 setback at A-10 lower-rung Temple on Wednesday, have no qualms “laying it” vs. shorthanded ECU missing HC Jeff Lebo (hip surgery) and top scorer G B.J. Tyson (knee). Tulsa shot a miserable 31% from the field in the Pirates’ 69-66 home win on the same day. But look for the Tigers’ star twin duo of Dedrick (19.5 ppg, 10.0 rpg) and K.J. Lawson (12.7 ppg, 8.0 rpg) to bounce back with more typical offensive showings after combining for a season-low 5 of 20 from the field vs. the Owls. Note, Tubby Smith’s Memphis side has shown resiliency, going 4-1 vs. spread last 5 following a SU loss. |
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01-28-17 | Furman v. NC-Greensboro -2.5 | 73-67 | Loss | -108 | 2 h 58 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Return home to the Greensboro Coliseum should do wonders for UNCG, which saw its 6-game win streak halted and lead atop the SoCon shaved to a mere half-game when blitzed by hot-shooting Wofford at midweek. But Spartans still balance the floor better than any other league lineup thanks to post threat R.J. White (54% FGs) and bevy of long-range snipers led by 6-3 soph Spaniard Francis Alonso (46% triples). Furman has taken advantage of favorable recent slate with three straight home wins, but SoCon trail not kind lately to Paladins, who've been beaten soundly last two on road. |
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01-26-17 | Washington State v. Arizona -23 | 62-79 | Loss | -105 | 25 h 7 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units After recording a signature win over red-hot UCLA, No. 9 Arizona looks to avoid a letdown today against visiting Washington State, which has lost 10 in a row to the Wildcats. Arizona received an immediate boost in last Saturday’s 96-85 win over the Bruins from sophomore guard Allonzo Trier, who made his season debut and finished with 12 points, seven rebounds and four assists. The Wildcats are riding a 12-game winning streak and a wave of national buzz after handing UCLA its second loss of the season on Saturday, when they set a season-high point total and had six players score in double figures. |
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01-26-17 | Indiana +3.5 v. Michigan | 60-90 | Loss | -103 | 25 h 41 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Indiana looks to continue its recent surge when it hits the road to face Michigan on Thursday. The Hoosiers have won three straight games, including an 82-75 victory over Michigan State on Saturday, to move within striking distance of No. 15 Wisconsin and 23rd-ranked Maryland at the top of the Big Ten standings. Indiana recovered from the shock of losing sophomore standout OG Anunoby (knee) for the remainder of the campaign with a gutsy performance against the Spartans. The Wolverines have dropped five of their last six regular-season meetings with the Hoosiers, including an 80-67 setback in Ann Arbor on Feb. 2, 2016. |
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01-26-17 | NC-Wilmington v. James Madison +10 | 87-76 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 52 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Hot UNCW (18-2 SU thru Jan. 20) getting into some Big Dance at-large discussions as it continues to win in the CAA. But not sure Seahawks have an easy time in Harrisonburg vs. a revived JMU side that figured to be better than its slow start indicated, especially with four starters back from LY's 21-win team. Now, new HC Louis Rowe finally appears to be pushing the right buttons with Dukes controlling pace and keeping down scorelines, allowing only 58.7 ppg last seven thru Jan. 20 and suddenly a tough "out" with 5 covers last 7 thru same date. |
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01-25-17 | UCLA -6.5 v. USC | 76-84 | Loss | -110 | 28 h 6 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units .UCLA has been itching for a crack at SC after matchups were all wrong for Bruins vs. their crosstown rival a year ago, when Trojans romped in all three meetings. No similar edges this season for SC, which has been losing altitude (2-8 vs. line L10 thru Jan. 21) since mid-December and has been missing key 6-10 F Bennie Boatwright. Now, Andy Enfield will not dare push the pace vs. new-look Bruins and their high-powered "O" scoring 93 ppg and shooting a nation's best 53.2% from floor, all a far cry from LY before frosh stars G Lonzo Ball & F TJ Leaf arrived to change the dynamics in Westwood. |
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01-25-17 | Lakers v. Blazers -10 | 98-105 | Loss | -110 | 28 h 48 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Portland has continued domination of Lake Show with a pair of wins earlier this term, including recent 118-109 success at Moda Center on Jan. 5. That was Blazers’ ninth-straight reg.-season win over Lakers, a Portland franchise record in this series that dates to Blazer expansion season of 1970-71. LA setting all sorts of worsts as the heady days of November and the 10-10 break from gate only seem to fade deeper in the distance for Luke Walton’s bunch. Last week’s 134-94 humbling in San Antonio was the Lakers’ largest all-time defeat to the Spurs in 218 all-time meetings (regular season and playoffs). These are not the sort of trends a team wants to be associating itself with as a season begins to circle the drain! |
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01-25-17 | Nevada +3 v. Boise State | 76-57 | Win | 100 | 27 h 19 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Since Boise has been unmasked as a MW contender in recent losses at Fresno and at its home Taco Bell Arena vs. New Mexico, not sure the Broncos fare much better vs. league frontrunner Nevada. Boise does not have matchup advantages it enjoyed last season, before the Wolf Pack was fortified with Missouri Valley transfers G Marcus Marshall (21.3 ppg) & F Jordan Caroline (14.4 ppg). Along with do-everything 6-8 Cam Oliver (15 ppg, 8 rpg & 3 bpg), Nevada now has a fourth go-to scorer in 6-6 sr. G D.J. Fenner, who dropped 30 on Air Force last week and is hitting 51% beyond the arc. |
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01-25-17 | Rockets -2.5 v. Celtics | 109-120 | Loss | -110 | 25 h 40 m | Show | |
Ratig: 3 Uints Rematch of thriller at Toyota Center on Dec. 5, when Rockets barely survived 107-106, as James Harden scored 13 of his 37 points in 4th Q. Worryingly for Boston, defensive ace Avery Bradley could not slow Harden that night, and now Bradley’s status is ? due to Achilles tendon strain. First meeting was also the third straight cover by the road team in this series, and Rockets continue to excel as visitor, standing 17-7 vs. spread away. |
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