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Date | Match Up | Rating | Score | Result | Profit | Lead Time | Analysis |
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12-17-20 | Long Island -5 v. Sacred Heart | Top | 72-87 | Loss | -103 | 6 h 53 m | Show |
 LIU Brooklyn Sharks have just one game played thus far and that was a 75-55 win over this Sacred Heart team as a 3.5 point favorite. The Sharks return four starters to a team that was 15-18 overall last year and 9-9 in the Northeast Conference. This team was favored to win the conference last year, but many injuries derailed that goal. This team loves to run, evidenced by their 23rd fast tempo in college last season. If HC Kellogg can keep this team healthy with four starters back, they may just reach that goal of conference champs this year. The Covid season has seen schedules change, and one thing are these back-to-back games we are seeing. With these teams having just met, they meet again here tonight. Sacred Heart is 0-2 S/U and 1-1 ATS on the season. They opened with a loss at Rutgers, 63-86, but covered the 27-point dog line. Then they lost to this Brooklyn team by 20 points at Long Island. I don't see a change here tonight though the venue is different. Another Brooklyn win and cover. Take LIU Brooklyn. |
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12-16-20 | North Carolina-Asheville v. Chattanooga -5.5 | Top | 66-69 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 32 m | Show |
UNC Asheville Bulldogs are 3-2 S/U and 3-1 ATS on the season. The Bulldogs have back-to-back wins over High Point. They also have their third win over South Carolina State, 77-56, as a 15-point favorite. The two losses coming against Western Carolina, 81-83, and UNC Wilmington, 68-76. Chattanooga Mocs are a perfect 5-0 on the season. They are 2-0 ATS in their only two board games. That includes a win over Mid Tenn State, 80-70 and at Tennessee Tech, 62-54. Chattanooga the much better talented team here today. Asheville also will possibly be without guard Devon Baker here today who is questionable. Baker averaged 16.5 points over his last 31 games. I'll gladly lay the points at home with Chattanooga here today. |
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12-16-20 | Pittsburgh -2.5 v. Miami-FL | 70-55 | Win | 100 | 7 h 33 m | Show | |
The Pitt Panthers are 4-1 S/U and 3-2 ATS so far this season. The Panthers have yet to play a top tier team with their best win coming as a 2.5-point dog at Northwestern, 71-70. Pitt coming off a down season last year at just 16-17 overall and 6-14 in the ACC where they finished 14th. Pitt has some young talent to help this year and while this team is still a work in progress, they are headed in the right direction. Miami Florida is 3-1 S/U and 2-2 ATS on the season. The Hurricanes have been at least 19-point favorites in three of their games. One of those they lost, a 62-66 home setback to Florida Gulf Coast as a 19-point chalk. They did beat a decent Purdue team at home, 58-54 as a 3-point dog. For me, this about two programs that are both looking to rebuild. Miami was 10th in the ACC last year with a 7-13 record. I believe Pitt has progressed a bit better than Miami has. I'll take the Panthers here today. Play Pittsburgh. |
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12-15-20 | Georgia Tech +8 v. Florida State | Top | 61-74 | Loss | -104 | 8 h 27 m | Show |
Georgia Tech comes into tonight's contest at 2-2 S/U and ATS. After starting the season 0-2, the Yellow Jackets have responded with a pair of wins over Kentucky and Nebraska. Florida State is 3-0 S/U and 2-1 ATS on the season. The Seminoles returned three starters to their team that was 26-5 overall last year and 1st in the ACC with a 16-4 record. FSU is not expected to contend for the ACC crown this year. They blend a mix of newcomers and veterans. Florida State laying around 8-points here tonight looks to be a bit too much for me. Georgia tech playing much better and should give the Seminoles all they can handle here tonight. Play Georgia Tech. |
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12-15-20 | Clemson +2 v. Virginia Tech | 60-66 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 27 m | Show | |
 Clemson puts its perfect 5-0 record on the line tonight as they take on Virginia Tech. The Tigers are also 5-0 ATS with wins over Mississippi State, Purdue, Maryland and Alabama. The Tigers have shot under 44% in only one game and that was their opener against Mississippi State. The defense has been excellent, holding four of their five opponents to 56 points or fewer. VA Tech Hokies are 4-1 S/U and 2-2 ATS on the season. They are coming off a blowout loss to Penn State, 55-75 as a 5.5 point home favorite. They have beaten ranked Villanova though in game two of the season, 81-73. After shooting 47% or higher in each of their first three games, they have hit just 35 and 37 percent the last two games. I love the Clemson defense here today and that has been the biggest difference for them this year. I'll take the road team in this one. Play Clemson. |
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12-14-20 | Eastern Kentucky v. Morehead State +6.5 | 62-75 | Win | 100 | 8 h 6 m | Show | |
Eastern Kentucky comes into tonight's contest with a 5-1 S/U and 4-1 spread record. Aside from Xavier, they really haven't had much on the schedule. Though they already played this Morehead team on their home court and that was a 71-68 win and their only non-cover for the Colonels this year. In that game, E Ky allowed Morehead to shoot 67% from the field and 46% from the 3-point stripe, yet somehow still won the game, though failed to cover the 10-point spread. Morehead State Eagles are 3-4 S/U and 3-2 ATS on the Season. They got beat bad by Kentucky in the opener, 45-81 and then lost to Richmond, 64-82. They also lost to Ohio State, 44-77. The Eagles havent' shied away from stiff competition thus far. However, today they are getting 3-points at home from Eastern Kentucky. They have some confidence against this team already and the points are just a bonus. Play Morehead State. |
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12-11-20 | Marquette +4.5 v. UCLA | Top | 60-69 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 33 m | Show |
The Marquette Eagles are 4-1 S/U and 3-2 ATS to start the season as they head West to take on the UCLA Bruins. Marquette coming off a win over Wisconsin Green Bay, 82-68, but failed to cover the 20-point line. Marquette also has a huge win over Wisconsin, 67-65 as a 3.5-point dog. Their only loss coming at the hands of Oklahoma State, 62-70. UCLA also 4-1 S/U and ATS on the season. The Bruins are coming off a win over San Diego, 83-56 as 20-point favorites. The only loss was on opening night at San Diego State, 58-73 as they shot a season low 39% from the field. UCLA laying 4 1/2 point here tonight at home to Marquette. These teams looks pretty equal across the board and without fans in the stadium I'm going to take the points here tonight. Play Marquette. |
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12-09-20 | Boise State v. BYU UNDER 141.5 | 74-70 | Loss | -107 | 9 h 54 m | Show | |
Boise State Broncos come into tonight's contest with BYU at 1-1 S/U and 2-0 ATS. In addition, both their games have gone UNDER the total. The Broncos opened with a loss at Houston, 58-68 and then won vs Sam Houston, 86-55. The Broncos haven't shot all that well, hitting right around 40% for both games combined. Against Houston they hit just 6.3% from beyond 3-point stripe. BYU is 5-1 S/U and 4-1 ATS after six games. All five of their games have gone under. BYU has not been consistent, hitting a low of 27.5% from the field. BYU has held five of their six opponents to 68 or fewer points. I'm taking the UNDER here tonight. Play UNDER. |
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12-09-20 | SE Missouri State +8 v. Lipscomb | Top | 74-80 | Win | 100 | 8 h 53 m | Show |
Se Missouri State Indians are 2-1 S/U and 2-2 ATS on the young season. The Indians are playing a back-to-back series with Lipscomb here today. These teams met at Missouri State on Monday with the Indians coming out on top 82-77 as a 4-point dog. In fact, Missouri State has scored over 71 points in all three games. The Lipscomb Bisons are 1-4 S/U and ATS so far in five games. The Bisons were favored at Tulane and lost 66-68 and also at Lamar and won 76-73 in their opener, but failed to cover the 8.5 points spread. Now here we find a 1-4 team laying 7.5-points at home to a decent Missouri State team. Not sure what the oddsmakers had in mind here, but a straight-up win by SE Missouri State isn't out of the question. Play the visitor here, play SE Missouri State. |
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12-09-20 | SIU-Edwardsville v. Valparaiso OVER 138 | 58-80 | Push | 0 | 7 h 54 m | Show | |
SIU Edwardsville Cougars are 2-3 S/U and 3-1 ATS on the season. The Cougars are 2-2 Over/Under scoring 80 or more points in two of their five games. Valparaiso Crusaders are 1-3 S/U and 1-2 ATS so far this season. The Crusaders are 1-2 Over/Under. Against Illinois Chicago the Crusaders shot just 37.1% from the field, 7.1% from beyond 3-points stripe and scored just 50 points. The offense did erupt last game against Judson College with a 85-45 win. I expect something similar today against a lower echelon SIU-Edwardsville club. Play the OVER. |
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12-08-20 | Syracuse v. Rutgers -4 | 69-79 | Win | 100 | 8 h 56 m | Show | |
Syracuse Orange are now 3-0 S/U and 2-1 ATS to start the season. The Orange just did get by Bryant in their opener, 85-84 as a 22.5 point favorite. They rebounded with a win and cover over Niagara and then beat Rider, 87-52 last time out for the cover. Rutgers is also 3-0 S/U and 0-2-1 ATS. The Scarlet Knights beat Hofstra last time out, 70-56, pushing the 14-point chalk line. Syracuse returns four starters to a team that was 18-14 last year. Rutgers also returns four starters to their team that finished last year 20-11. HC Steve Pikiell has turned this program around and they improve each year of his four years with the program. This team was NCAA bound last year and that is fully expected again this season. I like the Scarlet Knights here tonight. Play Rutgers. |
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12-08-20 | Boston College +7 v. Minnesota | 80-85 | Win | 100 | 5 h 26 m | Show | |
Boston College Eagles come into this evenings contest with a 1-3 S/U and 2-2 ATS recrod. They haven't skimped on tough games early on either. The Eagles lost to Villanova (covered the spread), beat Rhode Island and covered, lost to St Johns and failed the cover and last time out lost to Florida, 70-90 and failed to cover. BC was just 13-19 last year and returns three starters to that team for HC Jim Christian. The Eagles look to improve this year based on the returning talent from the bench and transfers. Minnesota Gophers had a lackluster season last year, finishing just 15-16 overall and 8-12 in Big Ten. They return just two of those starters this year. The Gophers look better on paper this year and its showed thus far with a 4-0 S/U record. However, unlike BC who has played top lever talent, the Gophers wins have come against Wisconsin Green Bay, Loyola Marymount (twice) and North Dakota. Only the latter where they not a favorite of 13 or more points. Today is a big test for Minnesota against not a great, but improving BC team. I like the teams BC has faced and they are prepared for Minnesota tonight. I'll take the points with the visitor. Play Boston College. |
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12-06-20 | Xavier +2 v. Cincinnati | 77-69 | Win | 100 | 5 h 47 m | Show | |
Xavier is 5-0 S/U and 1-3 ATS to start the season. The competition hasn't been top level, with their toughest game being against Bradley in a 51-50 win. The Musketeers returned two starters to their team that was 19-13 last year. This Xavier team has always been a good defensive team, but this year they are trying to add more offensive power. Xavier was 4th in the conference in scoring defense last year. Cincinnati has just one game played and that was a win over Lipscomb, 67-55 as a 13.5 point favorite. The Bearcats returned three starters to their team that was 20-10 last year and tied for first in the American conference. Cincinnati should be good again this year though they are in a bit of a rebuild mode too. But with just one game under their belt here I'm going with Xavier today that has already played five games. Play Xavier. |
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12-06-20 | Villanova +1 v. Texas | 68-64 | Win | 100 | 3 h 46 m | Show | |
Villanova is 3-1 S/U and 2-2 ATS after four games this season. The Wildcats one loss came to Virginia Tech, 73-81 as a 9-point favorite. The ranked Cats have lots of expectations with four starters returning to a team that was 24-7 overall and 13-5 in the Big East last season. This is a deep and talented team and should be competing for the Big East Title once again this year. They have three seniors that will lead the team this year. Texas is 4-0 S/U and 3-1 ATS to start the season. The Longhorns are coming off a win and cover over North Carolina, 69-67. They also beat Indiana, 66-44 and Davidson, 78-76. Texas has all five starter returning to a 19-12 team from last year. Though they were just 9-9 in the Big 12 and tied for 3rd. The knock on Texas has been the inability to win close games. They have already shaken that with close wins over Davidson and North Carolina. This team will be better and they have already showed that, but I'm taking Villanova here on Sunday. |
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12-05-20 | Georgia Southern -3 v. USC Upstate | 72-69 | Push | 0 | 6 h 27 m | Show | |
Georgia Southern Eagles are off to a nice 2-0 S/U start, though no spreads on either game. They beat Florida National in their opener, 97-65 and then Coastal Georgia, 91-79 in their second game. USC Upstate is 0-3 S/U and 0-2 ATS thus far. Unlike GA Southern, they have played some mainstream teams, losing to Furman 63-91 and then losing to Eastern Kentucky 8-95. But what's most disconcerting is their loss to Southern Wesleyan, 72-82. This team can't play any defense and that bothers me here today. I'm taking Georgia Southern minus the few points in what should be another scorefest. Play Georgia Southern. |
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12-05-20 | Illinois State v. Murray State UNDER 144.5 | 65-76 | Win | 100 | 6 h 20 m | Show | |
The Illinois State Redbirds come into today with a 2-1 S/U and ATS mark. The Birds had a Hitchcocking moment in their last game, going crazy for 177 points against Greenville. They shot an amazing 86% from the field and 57% from 3-point land. In reality we have to throw out that game and look at their game against Ohio State where they scored 67 points in a loss, 67-94. Murray State also got their claws into Greenville, scoring 173 points in similar fashion to that of Illinois State. In their next game they came back to earth with a loss to a underdog Middle Tenn State, 61-78 as a 8-point chalk. We have to discard that Greenville game for both teams and we are left with two teams that are mid to lower scoring clubs. This is a write-in game and being played at Murray State so this wasn't scheduled normally for today. Lets take the under here as neither team should let their heads get big over those Greenville stats that padded the boxscores. Play UNDER. |
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12-05-20 | Fairleigh Dickinson v. Providence -18.5 | 67-79 | Loss | -125 | 5 h 57 m | Show | |
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights might be in for a bad afternoon if their previous three games are any indication. The Knights are 0-3 S/U and 1-2 ATS thus far, losing to Quinnipiac 66-84, Rutgers 75-96 and Hofstra 58-73. Their only cover coming at Rutgers as a 25-point dog. Providence is 2-2 S/U and 0-3 ATS. They have played some stiff competition in Davidson, Alabama, Indiana and Fairfield. They beat Fairfield 97-56 and also beat Davidson 63-62. I don't think 18-20 points is enough to give the Knights here. Providence rolls in this game. Play Providence. |
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12-04-20 | Oregon v. Seton Hall +3.5 | Top | 83-70 | Loss | -102 | 8 h 19 m | Show |
Oregon has only one game played and that was a loss to Missouri, 75-83 as a 3-point favorite. The Ducks have just two starters back to their PAC-12 conference winning team from last year that finished 24-7 overall and 13-5 in the conference. Despite just two returns to the starting lineup, this will be a team with lots of combined experience and should be loaded once again. The fine tuning to get the right combinations will come early and thus their loss to Missouri. That might just happen again here tonight as they continue to find the winning adjustments. Seton Hall is 1-2 S/U and 2-1 ATS thus far. The Pirates covered their first two games against Iona and Louisville. They lost last time out and failed to cover the spread against Rhode Island, 63-76. Seton Hall has two starters back to a 21-9 team from last year. They tied for 1st in the Big East with a 13-5 record, first time doing this since 1993. Seton Hall has posted 20-win seasons the last five years. Seton Hall might not have the senior talent it had last year, but they have the pieces to be very good and get those 20 wins again this season. Tonight, I'm taking Seton Hall as Oregon still finding it's right combinations. Play Seton Hall. |
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12-04-20 | South Dakota State +1 v. Bradley | 88-84 | Win | 100 | 7 h 19 m | Show | |
The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are 2-2 S/U and 3-1 ATS entering play here tonight. SD State is coming off a nice win over Iowa State, 71-68 as a 1.5-point dog. They returned all five of their starters from a team that went 22-10 last year and tied for 1st in the Summit league with a 13-5 record. They are favorites to win the league this year and they have the talent and experience to make the NCAA and do well. Bradley is 3-1 S/U and 1-1 ATS on the season. They have played two weak teams in Judson College and Oakland with wins in both. However, they failed to cover the 15.5 point favorite spread against Oakland. They lost to Xavier in a close game, 50-51 and beat Toledo, 61-59. The Braves only returned two starters to a team that was 23-11 last year and third in the Missouri Valley conference. They won't likely content for the conference crown this year with UNI and Loyola packing all the power. This will be a tough game for them today against this talented SD State team. I'll take State and lay the 1 point or so. Play South Dakota State. |
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12-04-20 | North Texas +3.5 v. Mississippi State | 63-69 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 18 m | Show | |
North Texas Mean Green is 1-1 S/U and ATS in their two games this season. They opened with a win over Mississippi Valley State, 116-62 and then lost to Arkansas, 54-69 as a 8-point dog. North Texas has three starters returning to a team that was 20-11 overall last year and 14-4 and tied for 1st in the Conference USA. They have four of six top scorers returning this year. They will have to work on turnovers that had them ranked 284th nationally last year. But this is a talented group of players who should do well this year. The Mississippi State Bulldogs are 1-2 S/U and ATS this year. They got their first win and cover last time out with a win over Texas State, 68-51. They had previous losses to Liberty and Clemson. North Texas getting some points here tonight is too much for me to pass on. Take North Texas. |
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12-04-20 | Wisconsin v. Marquette +4.5 | 65-67 | Win | 100 | 6 h 18 m | Show | |
Wisconsin Badgers enter tonight 3-0 S/U and 1-2 ATS on the young season. The Badgers are coming off a blowout win against Wisconsin Green Bay, 82-42. It was their first cover in three contests. Wisconsin will be one of the favorites to win the Big 10 again this year after being tied for 1st last season with a 14-6 conference record and 21-10 overall mark. They return four starters to this team this season. This team has Final Four aspirations with six seniors and lots of experience returning. Today will be their toughest matchup against Marquette. The Golden Eagles are 2-1 S/U and ATS so far. Their lone loss coming last game against Oklahoma State, 62-70. Marquette has two starters returning to a team that was 18-12 last year and 6th in the Big East. This team is in a bit of a rebuilding mode this year. They will once again be great on the boards, but they need to find that long shooting threat. Today, Marquette gets points at home and that's worth a shot for me. I'll take the points with Marquette. |
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12-04-20 | Georgia State v. Charlotte +3.5 | 76-65 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 18 m | Show | |
Georgia State Panthers are 2-1 S/U and 1-1 ATS entering tonight's play. The Panthers are coming off their first loss against Mercer, 69-86. They did beat non div 1 Toccoa Falls and also beat Georgia Tech. GA State has four starters back to a team that was 19-13 overall last year and 4th in the Sun Belt. HC Rob Lanier took over the team last year and had big shoes to fill as the team won the previous two Sun Belt titles. Back court will be their strength as they return all back court players from last year. It's the frontcourt that needs to step up this year and if that happens they should be good. Charlotte has just one game this season, a loss to East Carolina, 57-66. Charlotte has two starters returning to a team that was 16-13 last year. The 49ers did double their win total last season under Ron Sanchez's second year with the club. The backcourt will be the strength of the team, but they will have to improve their offense if they hope to compete in the Conf USA. The team has plenty of talent coming in and that should help. Sanchez seems to be heading this team in the right direction. Taking points at home here with Charlotte looks like the play for me tonight. Play Charlotte. |
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12-03-20 | Florida v. Boston College +6 | 90-70 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 15 m | Show | |
Florida playing just its second game of the young season after beating Army in their opener yesterday, 76-69. They failed to cover the 23.5 point line. Florida returns three starters to a team that was 19-12 last year and 11-7 in the SEC (4th). HC Mike WHite looked ready to head the Gators to their fourth straight NCAA showing last year before the season was cancelled. The team returns a lot of experience and should have a deep bench this year. Boston College is 1-2 S/U and 2-1 on the season after losing to St Johns last time out, 93-97 as a 2-point favorite. Their lone win coming against a good Rhode Island team, 69-64. The Eagles have played good competition thus far so we know they can play with them as they were in all three games. However, not sure about Florida as they under-performed vs Army in their lone game. I'm taking Boston College today. |
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12-02-20 | Drexel -5 v. Quinnipiac | 66-48 | Win | 100 | 5 h 25 m | Show | |
Drexel has just one game thus far, that being a loss to Pittsburgh, 74-83 though they did cover the 10-points spread. The Panthers return three players to a team that was 16-17 last year and 14th in the ACC. This Pitt team has made steady progress under HC Capel. They have experience returning to build around this year as they fill in with younger talent. This could be the season for Pitt to finally content in the conference. Quinnipiac Bobcats were 15-15 last year and 5th in the Metro Atlantic. The Cats have no superstars on the team this year so they will have to rely more on contributors. They are considered a favorite in thee conference and opened with a win over Farleigh Dickinson, 84-66. Today is a big test for the Bobcats. This tourney game will be a tough one for them. I will take the favorite here today and that's Drexel. |
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12-02-20 | Hartford +4 v. Fairfield | 66-61 | Win | 100 | 5 h 54 m | Show | |
Hartford finished 2019 with a 18-15 overall mark and 9-7 America East record (3rd). The Hawks won the American East Semifinals last season. At the time of the NCAA suspension of season, the Hawks were playing their best basketball. The program now has three winning seasons in a row and look to be on the right track. They just need to develop their young players. Fairfield returns three starters to a team that was 12-20 last year and 8th in the Metro Atlantic. The Stags will have to be more reliable on the offense if they hope to compete in the conference. The defense was very good, allowing just 62.9 points per game last season. But should they be laying points? I don't believe so. I'll take Hartford. |
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12-02-20 | Providence +2.5 v. Alabama | Top | 71-88 | Loss | -105 | 5 h 54 m | Show |
Providence has opened the season with a 2-1 record S/U and 0-2 record vs the spread. The Friars are coming off a win over Davidson, 63-62 as a 1.5 point favorite. They led the entire game over Davidson and only failed to cover the spread in the last minute. A lot was expected out of Alabama this year and thus far it's been mixed results. They opened with a win over Jackonsville, 81-57 and then got whipped by Stanford, 64-82. The rebounded last night with a win over UNLV, 86-74, pushing the 12-point line. However, they trailed the entire first half and only came on the second half. I'm not as impressed with this Alabama team as I expected to be. I'm going to take Providence here today. |
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12-02-20 | VCU +4.5 v. Penn State | 69-72 | Win | 100 | 3 h 54 m | Show | |
VCU is 2-1 both S/U and ATS so far this young season. The Rams were 8th in the Atlantic 10 last season and 18-13 overall. The returned just one starter this season. The beat Utah State to open the season, then lost to West Virginia and won their last game over Memphis, 70-59 as a 5.5 point dog. Penn State has just one game thus far and that was a win over VMI, 86-65. The Nittany Lions returned three starters to a team that was 21-10 last year and finished 5th in the Big 10. This team has gone through ups and downs the last few years but the biggest issue is in the frontcourt. HC Stevens need someone to step up this year and be a leader. It's early, but I'm going to take the points here with VCU. |
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12-01-20 | Western Kentucky +4 v. Louisville | Top | 54-75 | Loss | -108 | 6 h 7 m | Show |
: Get some Kentucky action here this afternoon as Western Kentucky looks for some bragging rights and recruiting edges as they go up against instate rival Louisville. The Hilltoppers are 2-1 S/U and ATS thus far with a pair of nice wins over Northern Iowa (93-87) and over Memphis (75-69), covering both. They did lose last time out to West Virginia, 64-70 and just failed to cover the 5.5 point dog spread. Louisville is 3-0 S/U and 1-2 ATS thus far. The Cardinals beat Evansville, 79-44, then just got by Seton Hall, 71-70, before cruising to a win over Prairie View A&M, 86-64. Louisville returns four starters from last year's team that went 24-7 overall. The Cardinals always play tough non-conference schedules and that leaves spots to get some wins against them. That comes today as the Hilltoppers more motivated in this matchup then the Cards. Play Western Kentucky. |
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12-01-20 | USC v. BYU UNDER 145 | 79-53 | Win | 100 | 3 h 37 m | Show | |
 USC gets its first real test here today of the young season. The Trojans are 2-0 S/U and 1-1 ATS after winning and covering last time out vs Montana, 76-62. They won their opener vs Cal Baptist, but failed to cover the 18.5 point line, 95-87. BYU is 3-0 S/U and 2-0 ATS so far with two under plays. The Cougars have held each of their three opponents to 61 or fewer points. None of the three have shot more than 37% from the field. USC has scored well thus far, but today they go against the best defense they have seen. Time to see if its the offense of USC or defense of BYU that dominates. For me, I believe that BYU will dictate the pace here and keep USC under wraps. I'm playing UNDER. |
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11-30-20 | St. John's v. Boston College | 97-93 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 44 m | Show | |
St Johns Red Storm have opened the season 2-0 S/U and 1-1 ATS. They opened with a win over St Peters, 76-75, though they barely covered as a 11-point favorite. Then they rebounded with a nice win over Lasalle, 82-65. Boston College is 1-1 S/U and 2-0 ATS. The Eagles opened with a loss to top 10 Villanova, 67-76 and then beat a very good Rhode Island team, 69-64. St John's returned four starters to a team that was 17-15 last year and 5-13 in the Big East. Last year was a transition year and the record showed that. They still have a long way to go to be a factor in the Big East, but they have the building blocks to do so. BC returns three starters to a 13-19 team from last year. The Eagles lost in the 2nd round of the ACC tournament last season. Even though BC lost starters to graduation, they returned enough talent to actually make them better this year. That has showed as they played two very good teams and were in both games and in fact covered both. This is the game they get to win here today against an inferior St Johns squad. |
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11-29-20 | Rhode Island -1 v. San Francisco | 84-71 | Win | 100 | 7 h 35 m | Show | |
Rhode Island got their first win of the season after a pair of losses. I had RI on Saturday and was big on how good this team really is and that they were primed for a win and they go the blow out win for me. Rhode Island finished last year at 21-9 overall and 13-5 in the Atlantic 10 (3rd place). The club returns two starters to this year's team. This team has a lot of talent and will be deep on their bench. They also have an excellent backcourt and will pressure in a lot of man-to-man situations. San Francisco Dons are 2-1 S/U and ATS after three games. They beat Virginia on Friday, 61-60 as a 15-point dog. They also got beat in their opener by UMass-Lowell, 68-76 as a 14-point favorite. I still like this Rhode Island team a lot and look for them to continue their winning ways today. Play Rhode Island. |
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11-29-20 | Richmond +8.5 v. Kentucky | 76-64 | Win | 100 | 2 h 5 m | Show | |
 Richmond played its first game on Friday and go the win over Morehead State, 82-64, though failed to cover the 21-point chalk line. The Spiders return all five starters to a team that was 24-7 last year and 2nd in the Atlantic 10 with a 14-4 record. All good things on horizon for this Richmond team. This team is full of veterans and leaders. Kentucky has also played one game, a 81-45 win over Morehead State last Wednesday as a 25.5 point favorite. Kentucky looks to be in a rebuild mode as they lost all five starters from a team that went 25-6 last year and 15-3 in the SEC (1st place). This is nothing new for Calipari as he usually looses many players to the NBA draft. So it might take a bit for this team to find the right starting combinations. For me, Richmond has all the pieces in place already and early in the season that makes the difference for me. Play Richmond. |
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11-28-20 | Rhode Island +1.5 v. South Florida | 84-68 | Win | 100 | 6 h 53 m | Show | |
Rhode Island has a couple of games behind them now and they are 0-2 S/U and 1-1 ATS thus far. After shooting 50% from 3-point land in their opener vs Arizona State, they dropped to just 17% in their loss to Boston College last game. South Florida Bulls played Florida College for their only game, an easy win 94-84. Rhode Island finished last year at 21-9 overall and 13-5 in the Atlantic 10 (3rd place). The club returns two starters to this year's team. This team has a lot of talent and will be deep on their bench. They also have an excellent backcourt and will pressure in a lot of man-to-man situations. A lot is expected of this Rams team so 0-2 to start is not acceptable. That being said, I don't look for this Rams team to start the season 0-3. I expect them to get their first win here today. Play Rhode Island. |
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11-27-20 | La Salle v. St. Peter's -2 | 51-62 | Win | 100 | 4 h 40 m | Show | |
 The Lasalle Explorers opened their seasson with a loss to St Johns, 65-82. Lasalle was 15-15 overall last year and 6-12 in the Atlantic 10 Conference. They return three starters to the team for Ashley Howard. Lasalle will have more depth this year and the talent level should be better also. This team will go down in their frontcourt however, where they will lack the most talent. This team is still in a building mode. St Peters also opened with a loss to St Johns, 75-76. They did cover the 11-point dog line though. The Peacocks hit over 50% from the field while holding St Johns to just 40.7%. The Peacocks returned just two starters to a team that was 4-6 in the Metro Atlantic last year and finished 2nd. This team looks to be good both in front an back courts again this year and the Bench is decent. They showed they can play with St Johns and really should have won that game. Look for a easy St Peters win here today. |
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11-27-20 | Boise State +13 v. Houston | 58-68 | Win | 100 | 3 h 39 m | Show | |
Boise State plays its first game of the season here today. The Broncos return two starters to a team that finished 20-12 last year and 11-7 in the Mountain West. The Broncos have now won 20 games seven times in the last eight seasons. Head Coach Leon Rice said this will be his most athletic team he has had in some time. The backcourt will be excellent this year and they will have plenty of depth on the bench. Rice says they have eight or nine players that can start on this team and that makes for a great bench. The hardest part for Rice is finding which five to start. Houston had an easy tuneup with Lamar on Wednesday, winning 89-45. The Cougars held Lamar to just 30% shooting from the field and 7.7% from the 3-point stripe. Houston was 23-8 last year and 13-5 in the American Athletic, which tied them for first. They return three starters to this year's team. HC Kelvin Sampson has built a decent program in Houston and that looks to continue this year. This will be a nice test against a very good Boise State team here today. I think Houston laying 13.5 against a good Boise team is way too many points. I'm taking the dog here in this one. Play Boise State. |
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11-27-20 | Belmont v. George Mason +3.5 | 77-67 | Loss | -110 | 2 h 39 m | Show | |
 Belmont opened its season with a win over Howard yesterday, 95-78. The Bruins hit over 50% of their shots from the field. Belmont was first in the Ohio Valley conference last year with a 26-7 overall record and 15-3 conference mark. The Bruins had a NCAA berth last year until it was pulled by Covid. There are high hopes for this club this season. George Mason plays its first game of the season here today. The Patriots looks to rebound from a 5-13 conference record last year, though they did have an overall winning record at 17-15. Mason had lots of injury problems last year that they hope to avoid this season. They return all five starters, which is great news for Dave Paulsen. This team should have much better depth with those starters returning and a healthy bench. Belmont laying points here today. For me, I'll take Mason as they return all that experience and should gel better early with a lack of game experience most teams will have. Play George Mason. |
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11-25-20 | Liberty +9.5 v. Purdue | 64-77 | Loss | -106 | 19 h 51 m | Show | |
Liberty had an excellent season last year before the Covid stopped play. The Flames were 30-4 and 13-3 in the Atlanta Sun (1st place). Ritchie McKay enters his 8th season at Liberty. This team doesn't look to be as dynamic as it was last year but expect them to be right in the thick of the A-Sun race again this year. This team was 2nd in the nation in scoring defense, allowing a paltry 53.8 ppg last year. Expect that same kind of tenacity again this year. IT's a shame that last year's team got shut down just after winning the A-Sun Championship and heading to the NCAA tourney. He does return guards Darius McGhee and Elijah Cuffee to build this year's team around. Liberty hasn't lost the A-Sun since joining the conference. They had heavy losses to graduation and that will show in their depth as six red-shirt freshman will grace the roster. This team might not be as good as last year, but they will still be a team that will be there at the end. Lets take the points here on Wednesday. |
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11-25-20 | Old Dominion +8 v. Maryland | 67-85 | Loss | -108 | 15 h 21 m | Show | |
Old Dominion Monarchs look for a better season after a 13-19 2019 season. The Monarchs finished the year with just seven players on the roster after injuries and mid-season transfers. The team looks for more depth as they welcome back Jason Jones, one of their best players. This was a great rebounding team, 1st in Conference USA on both the offensive and defensive boards. It's the offense they need improvement with this year. Look for the Monarchs to up the tempo this year with the offense with some key returners on offense. You may even see four guards on the floor at the same time. If this team can improve on the offense, and do believe that will happen, they have the pieces to contend in the conference. As for today's contest, I'll take the points here with the visitor. Play Old Dominion. |
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10-11-20 | Lakers v. Heat +6.5 | 106-93 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 9 m | Show | |
Game six here in the NBA Finals as the Miami Heat just won't go quietly. Heat guard Jimmy Butler put his team on his back and carried them in the 4th quarter of game five, hitting clutch shots and making every free throw. The Lakers had their shots in that 4th quarter and LeBron James did all he could to get the win, but in the end it was Butler and the Heat pulling out the win and forcing another game. Heat point guard Goran Dragic is still doubtful here with a foot injury. Lakers forward Anthony Davis was limping noticeably in game five and he does show up on the injury report, but is probably with a heel issue. The oddsmaker continues to chip away at this line, going from Lakers -9 or -10 in game four to Lakers -7 in game five and now down to -5 on Lakers. However, the public has now pushed that number back up to around seven and for me, that's too many points again here today. I'm taking the Heat. |
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10-09-20 | Heat +7.5 v. Lakers | Top | 111-108 | Win | 100 | 17 h 27 m | Show |
The Lakers are one game away from the NBA Championship. However, Jimmy Butler and the rest of the Heat will make it as difficult as possible for that to happen, at least today. Butler has basically taken this team on his shoulders with injuries to center Bam Adebayo and point guard Goran Dragic. Abedayo likely will play today while Dragic is doubtful with a foot injury. The Heat covered game four, albeit within the last minute of the game. I expect the Heat to stay within striking distance of the line here tonight and do what they did in game four. Furthermore, I like this game to go over the total. Your free play is on the OVER. |
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10-06-20 | Lakers v. Heat +7.5 | 102-96 | Win | 100 | 21 h 12 m | Show | |
The Miami Heat showing that they weren't quite dead yet after falling down 0-2 in their NBA Finals with the Lakers. The Jimmy Butler show was on full tap Sunday as the Heat got in the win column with a 115-104 game three win. Butler is confident that the Heat will even this series here on Tuesday at 2-2. The Heat won game three without two of their better players as Goran Dragic and Bam Adebayo both missed game three with injuries. Abebayo likely will play here in game four while Dragic is doubtful. The Lakers will likely use Butler's confidence as a rally point here on Tuesday. For me, I will take the points with Butler, I mean the Heat. Play Miami. |
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10-02-20 | Heat v. Lakers -9.5 | 114-124 | Win | 100 | 18 h 15 m | Show | |
The Lakers became the first team in the NBA finals to trail by 10 points or more and then lead by 30 points or more in the same game. That's just what they did in game one of the Finals as the Heat jumped out to a big lead, only to be caught by the end of the 1st quarter and then proceed to get blown out by the Lakers. The Heat will be nursing some injuries here on Friday. Center Bam Adebayo is doubful with a shoulder injury. Guard Goran Dragic is doubtful with a foot injury. And guard Jimmy Butler is probable with a ankle injury. It's apparent that the Lakers are just too much for the Heat. With the Heat being banged-up too I don't see this one lasting long. The Lakers should easily cruise to victory here on Friday. Play Lakers. |
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09-30-20 | Heat +4.5 v. Lakers | Top | 98-116 | Loss | -102 | 20 h 13 m | Show |
The NBA Finals have finally arrived. It's been a long time in the bubble in Orlando, but the teams made it through with no Covid cases. The Heat dispatched the Boston Celtics to get here tonight while the Lakers got rid of the pesky Denver Nuggets. The Lakers are prohibitive favorites, which isn't surprising since they are a very public team. The Heat are a bit of a surprise to be here today. The Lakers are really a two-player team of Lebron James and Anthony Davis. This is exactly why these two players were brought to LA, to bring back the Championship trophy. For me, I like the Heat as I believe they are a much deeper team. Once you get pas James and Davis, this Lakers team is quite ordinary. I'm throwing out all the numbers in this and taking the Heat who I believe will give the Lakers all they can handle. Play Miami. |
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09-24-20 | Lakers v. Nuggets +6 | 114-108 | Push | 0 | 9 h 44 m | Show | |
The Denver Nuggets are no stranger to come from behind series wins as they did so both in the Jazz and the Clippers series. The Nuggets were down 0-2 in this series with the Lakers before winning game three, 114-106. Anthony Davis and Lebron James lead the team in scoring in this series for the Lakers with 166 combined points. However, Denver's top two scorers, Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic aren't far behind with 147 total points. The Lakers have won both their previous series in five games while Denver has gone the full seven. I feel Denver is scrappy enough to stick around in this game and the points are more than I think the Lakers should be laying. Play Denver. |
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09-23-20 | Celtics v. Heat UNDER 210.5 | Top | 109-112 | Loss | -105 | 22 h 33 m | Show |
The Celtics were desperate for a win in game three and they got it, beating the Heat 117-106. The Heat had taken games one and two of this series and now the Celtics look to even it at two apiece here tonight. The Miami Heat have used a baffling zone defense that had confused the Celtics through two games. However, the Celtics finally figured it out in game three as they got the win. The Celtics would have been a good under team if they could have stayed out of all the OT's they have played. I'm going to stick with what I have liked in the playoffs and that's the UNDER here tonight. |
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09-22-20 | Lakers v. Nuggets UNDER 214 | Top | 106-114 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 8 m | Show |
The Denver Nuggets sure don't like making things easy on themselves. They had to come from 1-3 down to the Jazz and the Clippers to win both series in seven games. Now they are down 0-2 to the Lakers and in real danger of going down 0-3 after this game. The Nuggets lost the opener 114-126 and then made a much better showing in game two, but still game up short, 103-105. For the Lakers, you would have to go back to 1969 to find the last time they lost a best of seven series in which they led 2-0. The improvement the Nuggets can build on is their defense, which did a much better job in game two holding the Lakers to just 105 points. The Nuggets defense also forced 24 turnovers after getting just 12 in game one. The Nuggets know this is the game they have to win and that means defense has to lead the way. I look for a similar game to the last one and for me, that's the under. Play UNDER. |
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09-20-20 | Nuggets v. Lakers OVER 214.5 | Top | 103-105 | Loss | -107 | 8 h 26 m | Show |
Game two here in the NBA Western finals as the Lakers hold a 1-0 lead over the Nuggets. The Lakers dominated game one after the first quarter, cruising to a 126-114 win. Most of the 2nd half the Lakers held near 20 point leads. I wasn't surprised, the Nuggets came out flat in game one of their series with the Clippers after their come from behind win in the previous series vs the Jazz. Now the Nuggets have had their game to get back on track and tonight I look for a high scoring game. I'm taking the OVER. |
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09-18-20 | Nuggets v. Lakers -7 | Top | 114-126 | Win | 100 | 10 h 34 m | Show |
The Denver Nuggets did it again, coming from down 1-3 in a series to pull the upset. They beat the Clippers after being down 1-3 just as they did in the previous series vs the Jazz. When they closed out the Jazz in game seven (80-78) they started the Clippers series with a blowout loss, 97-120. This was likely due to the emotion and exhausting win over the Jazz. The Lakers lost their first game to the Rockets and then rattled off four straight wins to take that series in five games and give them some rest. Now they face the tired Nuggets here again today. The Nuggets will be tired and mentally exhausted after two straight come from behind series wins. The Lakers should be a blowout win here in game one just as the Clippers were vs the Nuggets. I'll lay the points with LA. Take the Lakers. |
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09-17-20 | Heat v. Celtics UNDER 209.5 | 106-101 | Win | 100 | 7 h 0 m | Show | |
The Heat and Celtics have been involved in quite a few OT's of late. That really hurts when you like the UNDER as I have recently. You have the game called right and an OT kills you. These teams went to OT in game one, with the Heat coming out on top, 117-114. Now if we can just get them to settle things in regulation maybe we can get the win we deserve. I'm taking the UNDER here again in game two. The Celtics have been low scoring games, except when they have had to go to OT. So I'm not straying from my thoughts on this being an under game. Come on guys, lets keep the OT out of this one tonight. Play UNDER. |
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09-12-20 | Rockets v. Lakers UNDER 216.5 | 96-119 | Win | 100 | 10 h 37 m | Show | |
Game 5 here today between the Rockets and the Lakers has the LA Lakers up 3-1 and on the brink of sending the Rockets out of the Bubble with another loss. The Lakers are coming off a game four win, 110-100. All four games in this series have gone UNDER the total. Considering that Houston has lived and died by the 3-point shots and their defense, it's not surprising this series has been one of UNDERs. Today, I'm sticking with what these teams have been doing all series and that is a slower, lowing scoring game. I'm taking UNDER once again. |
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09-11-20 | Celtics v. Raptors +3 | 92-87 | Loss | -115 | 21 h 52 m | Show | |
The Boston Celtics could have won this series a few times over now, but they keep finding ways to give the Raptors new life. After a double OT loss in game six, 122-125, the Celtics have to feel they have won at least five of these games already. The pressure is off the Raptors here in Game 7 as realistically they should have already been ejected from the bubble. I am going to take the points here with the Raptors as they just find ways to keep winning. Play Toronto. |
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09-11-20 | Celtics v. Raptors UNDER 204.5 | 92-87 | Win | 100 | 8 h 20 m | Show | |
The Boston Celtics could have won this series a few times over now, but they keep finding ways to give the Raptors new life. After a double OT loss in game six, 122-125, the Celtics have to feel they have won at least five of these games already. This series has been low scoring. In fact, game six was a dead under if not for that first OT and it took most of the OT just to get the OVER. So far, in four of the six games at least one team has failed to score 100 points. The oddsmakers have adjusted and we get a total just over 200 here today, but I'm still sticking with the UNDER. Play UNDER. |
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09-11-20 | Nuggets v. Clippers UNDER 216 | 111-105 | Push | 0 | 6 h 50 m | Show | |
Game five here tonight between the Nuggets and the Clippers. The Clippers won a low scoring game four, 96-85. That makes the Clippers one game away from advancing and kicking the Nuggets out of the bubble. So far we've seen somewhat lower scoring series. The last game was indicative of what this series has been trending toward. The Nuggets have been held under 100 points in two of the four games. Tonight's total up around 216 and for me that's still a bit too high considering how all the NBA playoff games have trended. I'm taking UNDER here in game five. |
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09-10-20 | Lakers v. Rockets +5.5 | 110-100 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 51 m | Show | |
Game four here today in the best of seven between the Lakers and Rockets. Rockets stole game one, 112-97, before the Lakers rebounded in games two and three with a pair of wins. Now the Lakers can either take a commanding 3-1 lead or the Rockets can make this a dog fight and tie it up at 2-2. For me, I like the Rockets to put forward their best game here in game four. They can ill afford to go down 1-3 to the Lakers. If they can get Westbrook back on track they can take this game. For me, I'll take the points with the Rockets tonight. |
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09-09-20 | Clippers v. Nuggets +8 | Top | 96-85 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 32 m | Show |
Game four of the series between the Clippers and the Nuggets with the Clippers leading 2-1. The Clippers rebounded from their game two loss with a win in game three that Denver led for a lot of the way, 113-107. Denver led 98-90 in the 4th and was outscored 8-0 and then never got the lead back again. The Clips can take a commanding 3-1 lead with a win today or Denver can make this a series with a win of their own. Denver center Nikola Jokic had 32 points and 12 rebounds despite playing with a bad wrist. This is the game that Denver can ill afford to lose. I look for their best effort here tonight. Take the points with the Nuggets. |
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09-08-20 | Lakers v. Rockets +5 | 112-102 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 18 m | Show | |
 Had to figure the Lakers would come hitting on all cylinders after they were embarrassed in game one of their series with the Rockets, 97-112. The Lakers cruised in game two, 117-109, though the final score was probably the closest the Rockets got the entire game. The Rockets are still waiting for Russell Westbrook to get going after he missed the first four games of the playoffs. Westbrook turned the ball over seven times in their game two loss. Now that the teams have evened this series I look for closer games. And tonight I'm going to Zig back to the dog in this one. Take the Rockets in game 3. |
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09-07-20 | Clippers v. Nuggets +9 | 113-107 | Win | 100 | 10 h 8 m | Show | |
The Denver Nuggets came out flat in game one and got beat badly by the Clippers. That was expected and I also expected them to make adjustments after that game one loss, which they did. And those adjustments turned into a big game 2 win by the Nuggets, 110-101. Now with the series even at one game each the Nuggets look to steal another one here today.We'll see if the Clippers can make those post game adjustments like the Nuggets did. For me, I think this series gets tighter now with each game. This like is just a bit too big for my liking. I'm taking the points here with the Nuggets. Play Denver. |
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09-07-20 | Celtics -1.5 v. Raptors | Top | 111-89 | Win | 100 | 9 h 27 m | Show |
 The Boston Celtics and the Toronto Raptors play game five of their best of seven series here on Monday. The Celtics open the series with two straight wins 112-94 and 102-99. However, the defending champion Toronto Raptors have rebounded with two straight wins, 104-103 and 100-93. They have shown why they are one of the best defensive teams in the NBA and that defense has gotten them back into the series. The Celtics will need to see Kemba Walker step it up here in game five after taking just nine shots in their last Saturday loss. Also struggling was Jaylen Brown who had just 14 points on four of 18 shooting from the field. The good news for the Celtics today they get back Gordon Hayward in the bubble and he will play for the first time since he sprained his ankle in game one of their first round playoff series. For me I like the Celtics here in game five. Play the Boston Celtics. |
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09-06-20 | Rockets v. Lakers UNDER 223 | 109-117 | Loss | -107 | 9 h 19 m | Show | |
The Rockets pummeled the Lakers in game one of this best of seven series, 112-97. The top seeded Lakers look for an answer to the Rockets "Small Ball" where they fire away from 3-point land. I expect the Lakers to make that adjustment here today. Just as Denver did in game two of their series with the Clippers. The Top seeded Lakers will face that almost no-defense Houston team that relies on outscoring their opponents. Look for LA to put some brakes to the Rockets here tonight. I don't look for the Lakers to get into a run and gun shootout with Houston. LA will play defense and slow the pace here tonight. Play the UNDER. |
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09-06-20 | Bucks v. Heat -2 | Top | 118-115 | Loss | -109 | 14 h 51 m | Show |
The Miami Heat are on the verge of doing something that no one expected of them, sweeping the Milwaukee Bucks. If being down 0-3 isn't enough for the Bucks, they also ould be without star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo. Antetokounmpo is questionable with an ankle injury and in fact was downgraded to doubtful. Don't think there is much hope for the Bucks, who I believe have thrown in the towel as they likely will be without their star player. I'm taking the Heat as the sweep the Bucks right out of the Bubble! Play Miami. |
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09-05-20 | Nuggets +9.5 v. Clippers | 110-101 | Win | 100 | 10 h 2 m | Show | |
The Nuggets got overpowered in game one of this series with the Clippers, losing 97-120. Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points for the Clippers and got to rest the entire 4th quarter. The Nuggets really had no time to prepare for the Clippers as they were forced to a game seven in their opening series with the Jazz. The Nuggets came out flat and that isn't surprising. Now, they have had time to reflect and adjust. I see the Nuggets getting back at least to a competitive game here in game two. Take the Nuggets. |
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09-05-20 | Nuggets v. Clippers OVER 222 | 110-101 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 1 m | Show | |
The Nuggets got overpowered in game one of this series with the Clippers, losing 97-120. Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points for the Clippers and got to rest the entire 4th quarter. The Nuggets really had no time to prepare for the Clippers as they were forced to a game seven in their opening series with the Jazz. The Nuggets came out flat and that isn't surprising. Now, they have had time to reflect and adjust. I see the Nuggets getting back at least to a competitive game here in game two. Look for the Nuggets to get back into the higher scoring here today as I look for this game to go OVER. |
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09-05-20 | Raptors v. Celtics -1 | 100-93 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 18 m | Show | |
The Boston Celtics looked like they had game three of their series with the Raptors in their back pockets. The Celtics had already won games one and two before their last second loss in game three, 103-104. Toronto is lucky to be down 1-2 in the series considering they are shooting 38.5% from the field and 26.3% from 3-point stripe. The Raptors needed a buzzer beater in game three by OG Anunoby with just a half second left or they would be down 0-3 in this series. Still, the Celtics have outplayed them at every angle and for me, I'm sticking with the better team despite their unlucky loss in game three. Take the Celtics. |
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09-04-20 | Rockets v. Lakers OVER 225.5 | 112-97 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 13 m | Show | |
The Rockets and Lakers begin game one of their seven-game series here tonight. The Rockets barely survived a surge by the OKC Thunder and it took last second heroics in game 7 to get here. The Thunder imposed a defensive and slow town philosophy that worked against the 3-point shooting mad Rockets. Don't expect that here against the Lakers. The Lakers will run and gun with the Rockets and I fully expect to see a series that is filled with lots of high scoring games. I'm taking OVER here in game 1. |
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09-04-20 | Bucks v. Heat UNDER 223.5 | 100-115 | Win | 100 | 7 h 35 m | Show | |
While many have considered the Bucks the best team in the NBA this year and almost a lock to make the Championship round, they face the real possibility of going down 0-3 here in their best of seven series with the Heat. The Heat took game one 115-104 and then game two 116-114. Milwaukee needs to get back to a defensive style of play that got them through the last round of playoffs. They are giving up way too many points to the Heat in this series. They came around in the Orland series, holding the Magic to 107, 106 and 104 in the last three wins. That's just what I see them need to do here tonight or they will be facing possible bubble ejection if they aren't careful. I'm taking the UNDER here in game three. |
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09-03-20 | Raptors -1 v. Celtics | Top | 104-103 | Push | 0 | 13 h 49 m | Show |
 The Boston Celtics have taken a 2-0 lead here in this best of seven series with the Toronto Raptors. The Celtics have held the defending NBA champs to under 100 points in each of the first two games. The Raptors were in a similar situation last year, trailing the Milwaukee Bucks 0-2 before winning four straight. The Raptors blew a 12-point lead in game two, something they can ill afford here today. The Raptors in pretty much a must win situation here as they look to get a win in this series. The Raptors know what it takes to get back in this series and I look for them to do just that here today. Take the Raptors. |
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09-02-20 | Thunder v. Rockets UNDER 217.5 | Top | 102-104 | Win | 100 | 9 h 18 m | Show |
Game 7 here between the OKC Thunder and the Houston Rockets. The Thunder staved off elimination in game six by taking the Rockets out of their run-and-gun normal game plan. The Thunder slowed the game way down and it resulted in a win, 104-100. Now, can they do it again here in game seven? That's the question. Turnovers also were a big part of the Rockets losses. They turned the ball over on average 17.3 times per game in their three losses. I think these teams will once again be playing a low scoring game. I'm taking the UNDER. |
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08-31-20 | Rockets v. Thunder +5.5 | 100-104 | Win | 100 | 8 h 57 m | Show | |
Thunder were embarrassed in game five against the Rockets, losing 80-114. For me, the Thunder are too good a team to be eliminated here tonight after a performance they had in game five. I expect a rebound game here for Thunder and with that I'm going to take the points and won't be surprised at all by a straight-up Thunder win. Play Oklahoma City |
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08-31-20 | Heat +5.5 v. Bucks | 115-104 | Win | 100 | 19 h 3 m | Show | |
Game one here between the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks in round two of the NBA Playoffs. Heat star Jimmy Butler missed two of the three matchups between these clubs this year. His one game he did play resulted in a Heat win back on March 2, 105-89. In fact, the Heat were the only Eastern team to win a series with the Bucks this year. The Heat swept the Pacers in the first round holding Indiana to 101 or fewer in three of their four wins. The Bucks lost game one of their series to the Magic 110-122. They woke up after that, taking the next four. This should be a great series and here in game one I'll take the points with the Heat and won't be surprised if they steal this game outright. Play Miami. |
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08-30-20 | Clippers -10.5 v. Mavs | 111-97 | Win | 100 | 4 h 34 m | Show | |
LA CLippers can eliminate the Dallas Mavericks here today in game six of their series. The Clipper scored a whopping 154 points in game five that was never in doubt from the opening tip of th egame. These teams have zig zagged in this series with the Clippers taking games 1, 3 and five and the Mavs taking games two and four. Still, I like the Clippers today to finish this one off and move on to the next round. Play Clippers. |
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08-30-20 | Celtics +2 v. Raptors | 112-94 | Win | 100 | 2 h 53 m | Show | |
Game one of this second round series between the Celtics and the Raptors. The Celtics swept the 76ers in their first round series. Tatum averaged 27 points and almost 10 rebounds a game for Boston. The Raptors began defense of their NBA Championship with a sweep of the Brooklyn Nets. Raptors guard Kyle Lowry is questionable today with a ankle injury. The Celtics will continue playing without forward Gordon Hayward. I like the Celtics here in game one plus the small points. |
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08-29-20 | Thunder v. Rockets OVER 227.5 | 80-114 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 41 m | Show | |
NBA back on the hard court here tonight as the Thunder and the Rockets resume their series. The Rockets took game one and two of this series and looked ready to wipe out the Thunder. However, OKC came roaring back in games three and four to even this series at 2-2. These games have been high scoring with three of the four hitting at least 226 points. Only game two was a low scoring affair in a Houston win, 111-98. With some rest the last few days I like these teams to come out scoring and Houston to continue firing from the 3-point stripe. Take the OVER. |
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08-25-20 | Jazz v. Nuggets OVER 219 | Top | 107-117 | Win | 100 | 1 h 15 m | Show |
The Utah Jazz look to close out their series with the Denver Nuggets tonight. The Jazz lost game one to Denver and have since won three straight. Utah has had little trouble scoring against Denver with 125, 124, 124 and 129 points in their four games. Denver finally broke a two-game scoring drought with 127 points in game four, but still came up short. I don't see any reason to change in tonight's contest. I'm going to take the OVER here in game four. |
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08-24-20 | Lakers v. Blazers +7.5 | 135-115 | Loss | -104 | 21 h 48 m | Show | |
The Portland Trailblazers looked like they were going to win game 3 with the Lakers. However, a 40-point third quarter by the Lakers put them back in the lead as the Lakers just covered the 7 point spread. For Portland, their key is the health of star guard Damian Lilliard, who hurt his index finger in the third quarter of game two. Lilliard played with the dislocated finger in game three and still put up 34-points in the loss. In the second half, Lilliard was just 2-of-9 from the field. The guard did admit the finger played a part in his sub-par performance. Still, Lilliard can contribute in many ways and I'm going to take the points here on Monday. |
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08-24-20 | Pacers +6.5 v. Heat | 87-99 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 13 m | Show | |
The Indiana Pacers face bubble ejection if they lose here in game four vs the Heat. The Pacers are down 0-3 in this series and now it comes down to if they have the heart to continue or not. The Heat took game three, 124-115. The Pacers could have won game three if they didn't commit so many fouls, as Miami went to the free throw line a whopping 52 times and made 43. The Pacers do have one reason to win here today, the possible return of Domantas Sabonis who could return by game six. Sabonis had to go through quarantine so he can't play here on Monday, but a Pacers win and he could be available and that could be a series changer. I'm going to take the Pacers plus the points and see if they have the heart to win here on Monday. |
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08-23-20 | Nuggets +3.5 v. Jazz | Top | 127-129 | Win | 100 | 10 h 16 m | Show |
The Denver Nuggets won the opener in this series and since then it's been downhill. The Nuggets lost game two, 105-124 and then got blown out in game three, 87-124. That makes today's game four a very important one for the Nuggets. They can ill afford to go down 1-3 in this series. The Nuggets need to regroup on defense and keep the Jazz from score 120+ points here today, as they have done in all three games. They also need to find the offense again too. The key here today is not to get out to another slow start for the Nuggets. I look for them to come out aggressive and get away from being down big in the first quarter. I have to give them a shot here, their collective backs are up against the wall and they are too good a team to go down like this. Take Denver. |
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08-22-20 | Lakers v. Blazers UNDER 225 | Top | 116-108 | Win | 100 | 9 h 44 m | Show |
The Lakers flexed their muscles in game two of their series with the Blazers. After losing game one in bad fashion they rebounded with a resounding shutdown of the high scoring Portland offense, winning game two easily. The Lakers look to continue that here in game three. The Blazers realize that they need to play more of an uptempo game against the Lakers. The Blazers are led by Damian Lillard, who has been unstopable up until game two of this series. Problem for Blazers is that he hurt his index finger in game two, dislocating the finger. He will be playing today in game three, but how will this effect his play? Lilliard had only 18-points before leaving in the 3rd quarter with his injury. For me, even with a healthy Lilliard the Lakers have found out how to shut down this offense of the Blazers. Number a bit high for me here today, so I will go with the UNDER. |
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08-21-20 | Nuggets v. Jazz UNDER 218.5 | 87-124 | Win | 100 | 4 h 40 m | Show | |
This series is tied 1-1 after Utah took game two, 124-105 over the Nuggets. Donovan Mitchell has been amazing for the Jazz. Mitchell had 57-points in a losing game one effort and then chipped-in another 30-points in the game two win. What made the difference for Mitchell was how he got more of his team mates involved in game two and didn't need to shoulder all the scoring himself. The Jazz put it all together in game two with both offense and defense. The Nuggets found the Jazz defense tough to get good shots in game two. I don't see that changing here in game three. Jazz have found what works and will do it again here. I'm taking the UNDER today. |
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08-21-20 | Nuggets v. Jazz +1 | 87-124 | Win | 100 | 4 h 40 m | Show | |
This series is tied 1-1 after Utah took game two, 124-105 over the Nuggets. Donovan Mitchell has been amazing for the Jazz. Mitchell had 57-points in a losing game one effort and then chipped-in another 30-points in the game two win. What made the difference for Mitchell was how he got more of his team mates involved in game two and didn't need to shoulder all the scoring himself. The Jazz put it all together in game two with both offense and defense. The Nuggets need a way to respond to what happened in game two and I don't see that happening. Jazz look to take control of this series here today. Play Utah. |
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08-20-20 | Blazers +6.5 v. Lakers | 88-111 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 45 m | Show | |
The Portland Trailblazers and LA Lakers play game two of their best of seven series. The Blazers have been basically in the playoffs since they returned, as every game was crucial to them making the postseason. They did so by beating the Grizzlies in a play-in game last Saturday, 126-122. The Blazers shocked the Lakers in game one, taking the opening stanza of this series. Damian Lillard has been unstoppable, as he collected 34 points in the game one victory. The Lakers could see the return of Rajon Rondo, who has been cleared to play and is day-to-day. Still, the Blazers will continue to pile on the points as they have done since returning to play. The Blazers are also 47-22 ATS (68%) vs the Lakers in their last 69 meetings. Take Portland! |
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08-20-20 | Blazers v. Lakers OVER 229 | Top | 88-111 | Loss | -104 | 18 h 4 m | Show |
The Portland Trailblazers and LA Lakers play game two of their best of seven series. The Blazers have been basically in the playoffs since they returned, as every game was crucial to them making the postseason. They did so by beating the Grizzlies in a play-in game last Saturday, 126-122. The Blazers shocked the Lakers in game one, taking the opening stanza of this series. Damian Lillard has been unstoppable, as he collected 34 points in the game one victory. The Lakers could see the return of Rajon Rondo, who has been cleared to play and is day-to-day. Still, the Blazers will continue to pile on the points as they have done since returning to play. The Lakers will have to match the here on Thursday. Take the OVER. |
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08-20-20 | Thunder +3 v. Rockets | 98-111 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 22 m | Show | |
The Houston Rockets aren't shy when it comes to shooting three-point shots. The Rockets shot 52 from beyond the stripe in game one of this series, a 123-108 win. They do this mainly because they have a small lineup. The Rockets will be without star Russell Westbrook again here today. Expect the Thunder to slow the pace in this game. Keep the ball out of the Houston offense and keep those three's down a bit. The Thunder have done well vs the Rockets, despite that game one outcome. Houston is 5-1 ATS in their last six meetings with the Rockets. I think Westbrooks absence will be more felt here in game two and I look for the Thunder to slow things down. Take Oklahoma City. |
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08-20-20 | Heat v. Pacers +4.5 | 109-100 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 52 m | Show | |
Miami took game one of their best of seven series with the Pacers, 113-101. The Pacers will need more contributors here in game two. Pacers star T.J Warren will need more supporting cast as the only person to really help out in game one was Malcom Brogdon, who scored 22-points. Warren took only 18 shots from the field, far fewer than he's used to seeing. In faft, when Warren has 23 or more shots the Pacers are 4-0. Miami doesn't typically do well off a spread cover. The Heat are just 6-20 in their last 26 times follow a spread win. They are also 5-20-1 ATS in their last 26 following a straight up win. I like the Pacers to bounce back here in game two. Play Pacers. |
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08-19-20 | 76ers +5 v. Celtics | 101-128 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 36 m | Show | |
Sixers lost game one of this playoff series to the Celtics, 101-109. Boston got 32-points from Jayson Tatum. Sixers star Joel Embiid was held in check by the Sixer, scoring just 26 quiet points. Bad news though for the Celtics as Gordon Hayward suffered a 4th quarter ankle sprain and is likely out the rest of the series at least. I like teams to rebound after a game like the Sixers had. And without Hayward it will be even tougher for the Celtics. Play Philadelphia. |
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08-18-20 | Thunder v. Rockets | 108-123 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 1 m | Show | |
Thunder and Rockets open game one of the playoffs in what should be a very good Western Conference clash. The Rockets finished 4th in the West and the Thunder 5th, even though they tied in totals wins at 44. Not that home court matters in the NBA bubble world, but Houston was determined to be the home team. The Rockets lost their last three games and the Thunder lost their last game. The Rockets will be without their star player in Russell Westbrook. The two teams traded star players in offseason with Chris Paul coming to the Thunder and Westbrook to the Rockets. For me, the loss of Westbrook even for a few games is a huge difference in this matchup. I'll take the Thunder until Westbrook returns. Play Oklahoma City. |
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08-18-20 | Heat v. Pacers +4.5 | 113-101 | Loss | -109 | 2 h 25 m | Show | |
This matchup in today's playoffs has the No 4 Indiana Pacers taking on the No 5 Miami Heat. The Pacers are the dog here in game one despite being the higher seed. The teams split their head-to-head matchup in the bubble with the Pacers winning last Friday to secure the 4th seed, 109-92. I'm a bit surprised that the Pacers are a 4 1/2 point dog despite the two teams being virtually identical. I like the value here with the dog that I think can win this one outright. Play Indiana. |
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08-17-20 | 76ers v. Celtics UNDER 218.5 | 101-109 | Win | 100 | 8 h 58 m | Show | |
NBA playoffs begin today with the Sixers taking on the Celtics. The Sixers finished 6th in the East with a 43-30 record. Still, can't help but believe they underachieved this season as more was expected from them. Philly finished losing three of their last four games. The Celtics were the third seed in the East with a 48-24 record. Boston has won four of its last five games. Today, I'm looking at the UNDER. The Celtics have toned down the scoring in the playoffs, with six of their last eight playoff games going UNDER. I look for these clubs to play a bit slower paced game then we've seen recently. With that, I'm taking the UNDER here in game 1. |
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08-17-20 | Nets +9.5 v. Raptors | 110-134 | Loss | -110 | 39 h 7 m | Show | |
The NBA Playoffs begin here on Monday as the Nets and Raptors face off in game one. The Nets finished their regular season 7th in the East and had a find restart to their season winning seven of their last 10 games. The Nets average 111.8 ppg on the season and allow 112.3 ppg. They will face the East's second best team in the Raptors. Toronto comes into the playoffs winners of four straight and nine of their last 10 games. The Nets have been scoring a lot of points and getting almost double digits here on Monday seems like a mountain for the Raptors to climb. I'll take the points here with the dog. Play Brooklyn. |
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08-15-20 | Grizzlies +6 v. Blazers | 122-126 | Win | 100 | 15 h 60 m | Show | |
Memphis held the 8th spot in the West for some time before allowing Portland to climb back into a tie. So today we have a Play-in game for the Playoffs that will give the winner the right to play the Lakers. Memphis didn't finish all that well, losing seven of their last 10 games. Opposite for Portland, who won seven of their last 10 games. Still, I believe this line is too out of range for this Blazers team to be favored by this much. Look for a close game and a Memphis cover. Play Memphis Grizzlies. |
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08-12-20 | Pacers v. Rockets UNDER 231.5 | 108-104 | Win | 100 | 5 h 31 m | Show | |
Not much to play for here in this early Wednesday start between the Pacers and the Rockets. Pacers are in 5th place in the East and the Rockets are in 4th place in the West. Should stay that was as we head into the playoffs. I don't expect either team to be fully vested in this contest as they rest up for the upcoming playoffs. I'm taking UNDER. |
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08-11-20 | Rockets v. Spurs -4.5 | Top | 105-123 | Win | 100 | 2 h 8 m | Show |
Early game here on Tuesday has Houston and San Antonio squaring-off in a battle of Texas. Houston has clinched their division title and a playoff spot. Right now the Rockets are 4th in the West but could overtake 3rd place Denver which is just one game ahead of them. The San Antonio Spurs are close to elimination. The Spurs are 2-games back of the 8th and final playoff spot, currently held by Memphis. That means the Spurs can't lose here tonight or they are done. The Spurs have covered five of their last seven games. With what's on the line here tonight, I'll take San Antonio to keep their playoff lives afloat. Take San Antonio. |
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08-09-20 | 76ers v. Blazers -3 | Top | 121-124 | Push | 0 | 8 h 58 m | Show |
Philadelphia has won three straight games and sits in the 6th place in the East standings. The Sixers are just a half game from fourth place Miami with the Pacers in between. Portland still on the outside looking in as the Blazers are 9th right now, 1 1/2 games back of Memphis. That makes every game a must game for the Blazers at this point. Both sides have key injuries. The Sixers are going to be without guard Ben Simmons (16.7 ppg) who has a knee injury. The Blazers center Hassan Whiteside (16.3 ppg) is questionable with a hip injury. Portland laying a few points here. I'll have to side with the Blazers in this one as they need the win badly. Play Portland. |
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08-08-20 | Bucks v. Mavs +5.5 | 132-136 | Win | 100 | 10 h 56 m | Show | |
The Milwaukee Bucks have struggled since entering the Bubble losing to the Nets and Rockets. They did rebound last time out with a big win over the Heat, 130-116. Still, not much for the Bucks to play for as they have the East top seed locked-up. The Dallas Mavericks have clinched a playoff spot in the West, but they could improve their lot and move up from their 7th position. The Mavs have just one win in their last four games and that was over the Kings, 114-110. Who wants to play today is the question. My feeling is the Mavericks need this game just a bit more. Play Dallas. |
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08-08-20 | Suns -2 v. Heat | 119-112 | Win | 100 | 8 h 32 m | Show | |
Miami Heat has clinched a playoff berth in the Eastern Conference with the number 4 spot. The Heat are 3 games back of the Celtics so not likely to overtake Boston. However, they are just one game ahead of Indiana and Philly for that 5 and 6 spots. Meanwhile, Phoenix still has an outside shot to make the top 8 playoff spots in the West. The Suns are 2 1/2 games back of the Grizzlies with the Blazers, Spurs and Pelicans also in contention. The Suns have been playing well and look to win today's contest if they have any hope of making the playoffs. Take Phoenix. |
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08-08-20 | Clippers v. Blazers -2.5 | Top | 122-117 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 35 m | Show |
Clippers sitting firmly in 2nd place in the West with no hope of catching the Lakers at this point. Therefore, today expect them to be resting Kawhi Leonard, their best player. Some teams already putting it in cruise control as they await the playoffs and the Clippers might be one of those teams. Portland is one game back of the Grizzlies for that final playoff spot so this is a must win for them. I look for a big effort today out of the Blazers. Your Bubble Game of the Month is on the Blazers. |
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08-07-20 | Thunder -4.5 v. Grizzlies | 92-121 | Loss | -101 | 5 h 32 m | Show | |
The Memphis Grizzlies are barely holding onto that 8th and final spot in the playoffs with four games left. They have not done well either, dropping four straight and now their schedule gets tougher. The Blazers are just a half game back and the Suns and Spurs 1 1/2 games back. The Thunder have clinched a playoff spot but still can better their position. The Thunder are 2-1 in their three games since the restart. The way these clubs are playing the Grizzlies look like they will lose their playoff spot and that might happen here tonight. Play the Thunder. |
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08-07-20 | Jazz v. Spurs -8 | 111-119 | Push | 0 | 2 h 31 m | Show | |
The San Antonio Spurs playing with some urgency as they are on the outside of the playoff bubble looking in. The Spurs are in 11th place, 2-games back of the Grizzlies. Utah has clinched a playoff spot, though they can still finish as high as 2nd and as low as 6th place. The Jazz are just 4-9-1 ATS their last 14 games dating before the break. The Jazz are also 2-5 in their last seven meetings with the Spurs. More urgency with the Spurs here as they can ill afford a loss. I'll take the points with San Antonio. |
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08-06-20 | Pacers v. Suns +2.5 | 99-114 | Win | 100 | 5 h 59 m | Show | |
The Phoenix Suns chasing that 8th playoff spot in the West. The Suns are 2 1/2 games back of the Grizzlies with the Pelicans, Spurs and Blazers still ahead of them. The Pacers have locked-up a playoff spot in the East and right now sit 5th. They can improve to as good as third with the Celtics just three-games ahead of them. However, they could fall to 6th as the Sixers are just one game back. More desperation here for the Suns. Suns are 3-0 since restart and have big wins over the Clippers and Mavericks. I like the way the Suns are playing and the Pacers have not as much to play for. Take Suns. |
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08-06-20 | Pelicans -4.5 v. Kings | 125-140 | Loss | -106 | 2 h 29 m | Show | |
Every game is very important for the Pelicans as they can still make the playoffs. New Orleans is two games back of 8th place Memphis and that means that can't take any game for granted. The Kings are just one game back of the Pelicans so they aren't out of the playoff picture either. However, Sacramento has five teams they would have to jump over to get to that 8th spot. The Kings have lost three straight games and have allowed 114, 132 and 129 in those losses. They play a Pelicans team here early on Thursday that got it's first win of the restart with a 109-99 win over that 8th place Memphis team. Pelicans need this game more than Kings. I'm taking New Orleans here today. |
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08-05-20 | Raptors v. Magic UNDER 223 | 109-99 | Win | 100 | 8 h 26 m | Show | |
Toronto Raptors are in 2nd place in the Eastern Confernece. They have won six straight games dating back to pre-Covid break. Toronto coming off a win over the Jazz, 101-92 in a low scoring UNDER game. The Magic are coming off a win over the Grizzlies, 120-115. They have gone over in 13 straight games dating back before the break. This really comes down to the Raptors defense vs the Magic offense. I like the Raptors to control the pace of this game and slow the Magic down. These clubs have been very good under plays when they meet, evidenced by their 3-9 O/U record their last 12 meetings. That's what I like here tonight. I'm taking UNDER. |
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