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Date | Match Up | Rating | Score | Result | Profit | Lead Time | Analysis |
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02-02-17 | Utah +4.5 v. California | Top | 75-77 | Win | 100 | 4 h 58 m | Show |
The Utes are 5-0-1 ATS in their last six road games, and I think they're being undervalued here. They beat Cal in two of three matchups last season. Take the points with a Utah squad that shoots 51.8 percent from the field -- third-best in the nation. 5* |
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02-02-17 | Marshall -8.5 v. Southern Miss | Top | 76-91 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 58 m | Show |
S Miss is very bad and they've lost 5 of their last 6 games. The Thundering Herd are coming off a blowout loss to UTEP, but the Golden Eagles are in much worse shape. Southern Miss just lost by 45 to UAB. Marshall has gone 5-1-1 in its last seven visits to Southern Miss and Marshall usually responds well after a loss. They have 6 players averaging over 10 ppg. 5* |
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02-02-17 | Lakers v. Wizards -11 | Top | 108-116 | Loss | -102 | 2 h 4 m | Show |
Washington has one of the best guard tandems in the NBA, they have been outstanding. Washington certainly has shown off their excellent decision making and scoring prowess in all of the games prior. Washington has been really good with getting them their shots and to find their guys when coming off high screens, and that momentum will keep going. You would think the L.A. Lakers defense would eventually get better, but it hasn't. L.A. has been getting lit up all season long - facing the deadly scoring offense and 3rd ranked shooting team of the Wizards is not going to a pleasure. This is a bad matchup, top to bottom. The Lakers just have not been able to stop anyone from scoring, let alone keeping opponents offenses slowed down. This is the second-highest spread placed on the Wizards this season, but it's well deserved considering they have covered every number placed before them the last 18 days. That's 10-0 ATS in the last 10 games. Their strong play started in early December, making them 22-6 ATS in their last 28. Tonight they get a Lakers squad starting a five-game road trip. L.A. is 5-21 on the road and has covered twice in its last eight road games. I'm riding the streak with Washington here on Thursday night 10* GAME OF THE WEEK |
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02-01-17 | New Mexico v. UNLV +1.5 | 80-77 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 16 m | Show | |
4* |
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02-01-17 | Baylor +6.5 v. Kansas | Top | 68-73 | Win | 100 | 8 h 21 m | Show |
Kansas has struggled to cover inflated numbers at home, going 1-5 ATS in its last six at Allen Fieldhouse. I'll back the Bears to at least keep this must-see game close. Baylor is a great team and they are very big. Just like UK. This is going to be a good game but from what I saw on Saturday Mason and Graham will do their thing. It looks like Jackson is finally starting to get it, and if Landen plays agressive like he did Baylor can play and beat anybody. This game will close throughout. 5* |
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02-01-17 | Bucks +7.5 v. Jazz | Top | 88-104 | Loss | -103 | 8 h 21 m | Show |
Milwaukee has lost 14 straight visits to Utah, so they have a ton of revenge on their mind looking to end this streak. Utah is good at home, but this is too many points. George Hill has come back to earth for the Jazz. Bucks forward Jabari Parker should bounce back after scoring a season-low 4 points in Saturday's OT loss to Boston. Back Milwaukee here plus the points on Wednesday night. 5* |
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02-01-17 | Florida State v. Miami (Fla) -2.5 | Top | 75-57 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 7 m | Show |
The Miami Hurricanes are trying to stay on the right side of the bubble and head coach Larranaga has coached this group up now standing a respectable 14-6 overall and 4-4 in conference. Miami picked up a huge win for their resume the other day getting past North Carolina at home by a final of 77-62 and this win probably has the Canes on the right side of the bubble for the time being. Miami is a much more defensive oriented group ranking 17th in the nation in points allowed. Miami is led by guard Davon Reed who’s averaging 15.4 points per game. Miami has beaten Florida State three straight times, and the Seminoles have covered just three of their past 11 road games. I'm backing MIAMI-FL here at home. 5* |
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02-01-17 | Raptors v. Celtics -6.5 | 104-109 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 52 m | Show | |
4* |
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01-30-17 | Nets +8 v. Heat | 96-104 | Push | 0 | 1 h 15 m | Show | |
4* |
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01-30-17 | Duke v. Notre Dame +1 | Top | 84-74 | Loss | -110 | 1 h 41 m | Show |
ND is a very efficient college basketball team, and few have been better this season. The Irish have lost their last two following a streak in which they had won eight of nine with seven consecutive covers. But they are the value side Monday against a depth-challenged Duke club that often looks lost without coach Mike Krzyzewski on the sideline. The Devils staged a furious rally to clip Wake Forest on Saturday, but this is still a team in turmoil. Duke has gone 2-7 ATS in its last nine games and has covered only three of its last 10 on the road. I'm going with the home team that plays better defense, is a better free-throw shooting team and ranks second in the nation with a 1.7 assist/turnover ratio. Notre Dame is the better club and have dominated this series of late. They are a strong play here on Monday night. TAKE THE IRISH! 10* |
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01-29-17 | Stanford v. California -7.5 | 55-66 | Win | 100 | 10 h 27 m | Show | |
4* |
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01-29-17 | Washington v. Arizona -16 | Top | 66-77 | Loss | -107 | 5 h 22 m | Show |
Arizona coach Sean Miller, in no uncertain terms, believes freshman Lauri Markkanen isn't getting the attention he deserves. "For him not to be considered one of the best freshmen in college basketball is a complete joke," Miller said. "I mean, I will put him up against anybody -- not just a freshman -- with the quality of player he is. Period. I don't care if you're from Finland, Russia, China, Japan, North Dakota, Florida, California, New York City. "If you have eyes and you're watching Arizona play, there aren't many players who play the way he plays." Markkanen, a 7-foot forward from Finland, is averaging a team-high 17.0 points for seventh-ranked Arizona. The Wildcats (19-2, 8-0 Pac-12) will be trying to win their 14th consecutive game. Arizona has won 13 straight and hosts a Washington team that's allowed an average of 81.6 points over its past five games. This game has BLOWOUT written all over it. Take ARZ and expect them to win and win big on Sunday afternoon. 5* |
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01-28-17 | Oregon v. Colorado +7 | 65-74 | Win | 100 | 11 h 55 m | Show | |
4* |
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01-28-17 | Wofford -9 v. Western Carolina | Top | 62-68 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 29 m | Show |
Wofford isn't as big a favorite as it should be against Western Carolina on Saturday, and the Terriers haven't been in too many spots as a chalk, but I'm looking for them to keep their roll going with a rating that isn't necessarily accurate. This is a solid Wofford squad with four starters averaging double-figures who shoot at a high level and make most of their free throws. They scrap for everything they get, and have covered 12 of their last 13 despite being only 8-7 straight-up. Wofford is the play here on Saturday night. 10* |
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01-28-17 | Cleveland State v. Youngstown State | Top | 64-67 | Win | 100 | 8 h 25 m | Show |
Cleveland State is on the fourth leg of a 4 game road swing and fatigue has to be considered here for the Vikings who’re already been having a tough time losing 6 of their last 7. Cleveland State ranks near the bottom of college basketball standing 308th in the nation in scoring. It’s been a rebuilding year for the Vikings who currently stand just 6-15 overall and 2-7 in conference. Youngstown State had a little more success than Cleveland State during their recent road trip to Wisconsin, getting past Green Bay on the road and then losing at Milwaukee in OT. Youngstown State has been one of the better offensive teams in the Horizon, but it’s been at the expense of their defense as the Penguins rank 84th in the nation in scoring compared to 339th in total defense. Youngstown State loves to play fast and the Penguins are looking to get back on track today at home with only one of their conference wins coming in their home arena. Youngstown State has one of the top offensive threats in the conference with Cameron Morse who’s averaging 22.5 points per game. Look for the home squad Youngstown St to get the win here on Saturday night. 10* |
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01-28-17 | Duke -5 v. Wake Forest | 85-83 | Loss | -115 | 4 h 19 m | Show | |
4* |
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01-28-17 | Clemson v. Pittsburgh +2.5 | Top | 67-60 | Loss | -105 | 2 h 37 m | Show |
Clemson is a team who struggles on the road. They take on the Pitt Panthers who were just buried at home by Louisville, 106-51, this past Tuesday in the worst home defeat in Atlantic Coast Conference history. The Panthers desperately need this home win as they go on the road for three straight games following this matchup with the first two games being at North Carolina and Duke. The Tigers have surrendered 75 or more points in each of those defeats. The Panthers had two losses of 15 plus points last season when playing their next game at home and responded with victories in both of them. I expect Pitt to come out fired up here on Saturday afternoon as they are led by 4 seniors. The Panthers are capable having already defeated 12th-ranked Virginia,and also Maryland and Marquette, which just upset top-ranked Villanova. 5* |
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01-27-17 | Green Bay +7.5 v. Oakland | 80-72 | Win | 100 | 4 h 6 m | Show | |
5* |
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01-27-17 | Heat v. Bulls -7.5 | Top | 100-88 | Loss | -106 | 3 h 11 m | Show |
D Wade ripped his team and they better get motivated for tonight's game against the Heat. Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade will face his former team for the third time this season when the Miami Heat visit the United Center on Friday night. Yet it is Wade's current team that has drawn his ire as of late. He wants to see a better effort from his teammates--- namely, everyone other than All-Star forward Jimmy Butler -- after the Bulls collapsed in the final minutes of the fourth quarter Wednesday to lose to the Atlanta Hawks. "I don't know if I see enough guys who really want it," said Wade, who joined the Bulls as a free agent during the offseason. "Losses like (Wednesday's), it has to hurt them. I'm 35 years old, man. I've got three championships. It shouldn't hurt me more than it hurts these young guys. They have to want it." They have a chance to climb back to .500 against the Heat (16-30), whom they already have beaten twice this season. The Heat are just 7-17 on the road and I like the BULLS to get a double digit win here on Friday night as Whiteside is banged up and I think Chicago will be able to handle Dragic. 10* |
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01-26-17 | Cal Poly v. UC-Irvine -11.5 | 79-66 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 53 m | Show | |
4* |
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01-26-17 | Suns v. Nuggets -7 | Top | 120-127 | Push | 0 | 6 h 8 m | Show |
Denver goes for its fifth straight win over the Suns on Thursday, as well as its sixth victory in the past eight games overall. The Nuggets have been dominant at home winning their last 4 games by an average of 17 ppg. Nikola Jokic is averaging 25.1 points and 11 rebounds over the last seven games as the Nuggets have risen to the No. 8 seed. Look for Denver to get another double digit win again here at home on Thursday night. 5* |
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01-26-17 | St. Peter's -4 v. Marist | Top | 81-65 | Win | 100 | 5 h 44 m | Show |
St Peters is a very good team on the road. They got off to a brutally slow start in their last outing at home against Rider, but the Peacocks were able to build off of their elite defense in the second half as St Petes went on to beat the Broncs by a final score of 56-51. St Peter’s has become one of the more dangerous threats in the MAAC working their way up the stands to sit 11-9 overall and 7-3 in league play. The Marist Red Foxes have been one of the lesser performers in the MAAC in recent years and Marist has had a tough time finding wins again this season standing 6-14 overall and 3-6 in conference. The Red Foxes have been weak on both ends of the court this season ranking 267th in the nation in scoring average and 324th in total defense. Saint Peter’s has shown their defense travels very well as this group continues to overperform their Vegas odds away from their home court. Marist has had a tough time staying competitive in many of their games both on the road and at home this season. We like Saint Peter’s to build off of the momentum they showed down the stretch in their last outing as they go on the road to cover this small spread. 10* |
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01-26-17 | Delaware +12.5 v. William & Mary | 58-82 | Loss | -105 | 4 h 4 m | Show | |
4* |
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01-25-17 | Lakers +8.5 v. Blazers | Top | 98-105 | Win | 100 | 9 h 49 m | Show |
The Lakers will come to Portland off a 122-73 undressing at Dallas on Sunday -- the most one-sided loss in franchise history. "We didn't show up to play," Lakers coach Luke Walton told reporters. "It's embarrassing for us as a team, an organization, for our fans. The effort wasn't there. I expect them to be focused with a big effort here tonight as Portland returns home from a 4-game road trip. The Lakers didn't show up in their last game against Dallas, but I like them to compete hard against a Trail Blazers team playing its first home game following a cross-country road trip. The road team has covered 10 of the past 14 meetings. I'll take the points with the LA LAKERS here on Wednesday night. 5* |
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01-25-17 | Iowa v. Illinois -5 | 64-76 | Win | 100 | 7 h 15 m | Show | |
4* |
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01-25-17 | Knicks +4 v. Mavs | 95-103 | Loss | -102 | 7 h 50 m | Show | |
4* |
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01-25-17 | Creighton -2 v. Georgetown | 51-71 | Loss | -102 | 5 h 15 m | Show | |
4* |
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01-24-17 | Virginia v. Notre Dame -1 | Top | 71-54 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 15 m | Show |
The Virginia Cavaliers have a good defense but ND can really shoot the ball especially at home. The Cavaliers love to play in the half court and this group currently ranks 1st in the nation in total defense and 270th in scoring average. Notre Dame has been better than anyone was expecting coming into the year factoring in the kind of veteran talent the Irish lost this past offseason, but Notre Dame has reloaded and currently stands 17-3 overall and 6-1 in the ACC. Notre Dame has been getting the job done at home and on the road with some of their better conference wins coming against teams like Louisville, Pitt, Miami, Va Tech, and in their last outing against Syracuse at home by a final of 84-66. Notre Dame has been playing with tremendous confidence ranking 39th in the nation in scoring average and 70th in total defense. Bonzie Colson has stepped up to lead the team averaging 15.4 points per game. Notre Dame has shown they can compete at a high level against all the ACC has had to throw at them so far this season and it would be somewhat of a surprise if the Irish fell at all at home during the rest of ACC play given their great home court advantage. I like Notre Dame to continue to roll and get this win at home. 10* COLLEGE GAME OF THE WEEK |
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01-24-17 | Kansas v. West Virginia -3 | 69-85 | Win | 100 | 5 h 15 m | Show | |
4* |
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01-23-17 | Rockets v. Bucks +5.5 | 114-127 | Win | 100 | 7 h 43 m | Show | |
The Bucks are in an 0-5 SU and ATS tailspin as they prepare to host the Rockets on Monday night. They are rested and I like the Bucks here at home playing with 19 pt revenge to get the cover tonight. Houston has been a see-saw lately, failing to cover its last four following a straight-up win. I like Milwaukee to regroup at home and keep this one close at least. 5* |
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01-23-17 | NC State v. Duke -16.5 | 84-82 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 60 m | Show | |
4* |
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01-22-17 | Steelers +6 v. Patriots | Top | 17-36 | Loss | -100 | 22 h 34 m | Show |
This game will come down to which defense can you trust. The Steelers are a young group that's playing very good team defense at the most important time of the year. Do we really know how good the New England defense is? The Pats have allowed the fewest points in the league per game at 15.6. Sure looks like a defensive powerhouse, in an NFL era of scoring right. In the regular season 7 of the Pats 17 games vs the 5 worst offenses in the league (41.1% of their entire schedule) They had 10 of their 17 games vs the bottom 1/3 of all offenses or 58.8% of their schedule They had 13 of their 17 games vs the bottom 50% of all offenses or 76.4% of their schedule. They faced just 1 team in the top 9, and that was week 1, so in their last 16 games, they have not faced an offense inside the top 10 in points scored per game. They played 5 games with a team that did not have their starting QB, including their game vs Pittsburgh. Pitt should be able to run the ball in this game. The Steelers team are healthy again at the skill positions and come into this game having won 9 straight games! Pittsburgh's defense has been phenomenal in their last 6 road games as they've allowed 310 yards or less in all 6 games. Pittsburgh has faced the tougher strength of schedule this season and the Patriots are in for a war in this one. I do expect the Steelers to win this one outright but I will, of course, grab the points and hopefully the cash after this one is over. Take PITTSBURGH. 5* |
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01-22-17 | Virginia Tech v. Clemson -6 | 82-81 | Loss | -110 | 20 h 9 m | Show | |
4* |
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01-22-17 | Packers v. Falcons -5.5 | Top | 21-44 | Win | 100 | 17 h 8 m | Show |
Aaron Rodgers burned me big-time last week, but I don't think he can outscore the NFL's top offense in the Georgia Dome on Sunday. Atlanta is very good especially at home and they have great team speed which will be the difference here. Atlanta looked really good last week while handling Seattle in the divisional round. Ryan threw for 338 and three scores with Tevin Coleman and Devonta Freeman combining for 102 rushing yards and 102 receiving yards. Both backs scored against the Seahawks defense and Atlanta was able to sack Russell Wilson on 3 occasions, including once for a safety. I think the Falcons defense playing at home with their team speed on the turf will be able to slow down Rodgers and the Packers offense. Three of Aaron Rodgers receivers -- Jordy Nelson, Davante Adams and Geronimo Allison -- are seriously banged up and are questionable. That should enable the Falcons to focus on stopping Green Bay's dangerous tight ends and take care of business here at home. Look for the Falcons to come up big here on Sunday afternoon and advance to the Super Bowl. .10* PLAYOFF GAME OF THE YEAR! |
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01-22-17 | George Mason v. Richmond -6 | 82-77 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 39 m | Show | |
4* |
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01-21-17 | Montana -6 v. CS Sacramento | Top | 83-92 | Loss | -105 | 4 h 14 m | Show |
The Montana Grizzlies have been a consistent performer in the Big Sky for a number of years and the Grizzlies are one of the top threats in the league again this season standing 10-10 overall and 5-2 in conference. Montana faced a very challenging nonconference slate which has prepped this group well for the competition they’ve faced in the Big Sky. Montana has shown well against some of the other top teams in the league this season winning against Eastern Washington and North Dakota, but the Grizzlies came up short in their last outing on the road losing to Portland State by a final of 79-88. Montana plays good fundamental basketball and Oregon transfer Ahmaad Rorie has led the charge averaging 17.4 points per game. Sacramento State should have their hands full today at home against a Montana squad that’s hungry to bounce back coming off a tough defeat. Sacramento State hasn’t had a lot of success this season standing 5-12 overall and 2-4 in conference. If Montana is going to seriously compete for the Big Sky regular season title then these are the kind of matchups on the road that the Grizzlies can’t afford to lose. Montana is battle tested on the road and this veteran group should win easily here. 5* |
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01-21-17 | Spurs +3 v. Cavs | 118-115 | Win | 100 | 3 h 48 m | Show | |
4* |
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01-21-17 | Portland v. Gonzaga -30.5 | 52-73 | Loss | -101 | 2 h 4 m | Show | |
4* |
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01-21-17 | Suns +5.5 v. Knicks | 107-105 | Win | 100 | 2 h 48 m | Show | |
3* |
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01-21-17 | Middle Tennessee v. Florida Atlantic +10.5 | Top | 86-57 | Loss | -110 | 2 h 34 m | Show |
The Cardinals hardly missed Quentin Snider (hip) Thursday in demolishing Clemson. That game unfolded in friendly confines, and his absence will be felt more against a foe that is unbeaten straight-up at home. Louisville is 4-13 ATS for its last 17 away outings, in contrast to FSU’s 12-5 mark in Tallahassee, and get little rest between games. The Ville’s impressive big men will be neutralized somewhat by the ‘Noles own tall trees. 5* |
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01-21-17 | Nets v. Hornets -12 | 105-112 | Loss | -110 | 1 h 18 m | Show | |
3* |
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01-20-17 | Blazers -1.5 v. 76ers | Top | 92-93 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 58 m | Show |
Portland was as bad as it gets on Wednesday and made Charlotte look like Golden State on offense. The Trail Blazers have tried every defensive scheme possible and nothing works, but I’m backing their great scoring backcourt of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum to carry them to a win over the 76ers. Portland didn't have much energy in their last game and the coaches and players said they would have more fire tonight. There's no way Portland can continue to shoot like it did in Wednesday's loss at Charlotte: 35.1 percent overall, 25.8 percent from deep. The 76ers have surprisingly won seven of their past nine but mostly against weak Eastern Conference teams. Look for the Blazers to improve to 6-2 ATS in their last eight games following a straight-up loss as they get the win and cover here on Friday night. 10* NBA GAME OF THE WEEK |
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01-19-17 | Clemson +5.5 v. Louisville | 60-92 | Loss | -107 | 8 h 55 m | Show | |
4* |
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01-19-17 | Arizona v. USC +3 | 73-66 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 55 m | Show | |
USC picked up a nice win on the road in their last outing getting past Colorado by a final of 71-68 and the Trojans now stand 16-3 overall and 3-3 in conference. USC leans a bit more on their offense than the Wildcats as the Trojans stand 71st in the nation in scoring average compared to 147th in total defense. USC has only fallen once at home so far this season and that came in their last home game against Cal by just 1 point in a contest that could have gone either way. The Trojans need to take care of business at home in the Pac 12 given how tough it can be to win on the road. USC spreads the ball around with 5 players averaging at least 9 points per game. Arizona hasn’t gone against the toughest conference slate thus far and we’ll get a great idea of where the Wildcats really stand after this LA road trip. USC has been solid on their home court throughout the regular season and we like for the Trojans to build of off their home crowd and get the win here. 5* |
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01-19-17 | Wizards v. Knicks +3 | 113-110 | Push | 0 | 7 h 6 m | Show | |
4* |
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01-18-17 | Notre Dame +6 v. Florida State | Top | 80-83 | Win | 100 | 7 h 56 m | Show |
Back the Fighting Irish, the only undefeated team in ACC play, despite the tough atmosphere they're going into. FSU has won 15 straight home games, but this is too many points to give a Notre Dame team that always closes strong. This is also FSU's 5th straight game against a ranked opponent. ND's confidence in close games is like no other teams in the country currently. I believe ND wins by 4 as long as 4 players step up and play well for this game. I don't think FSU copes with close games or can handle ND when it comes to crunch time in the final minutes. Take the points with the Irish here on Wednesday ESPN 7pm EST action. 5* |
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01-17-17 | Tennessee -2 v. Ole Miss | 69-80 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 16 m | Show | |
4* |
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01-17-17 | Ohio v. Akron -5 | Top | 68-83 | Win | 100 | 7 h 16 m | Show |
The Ohio Bobcats were hindered by a foot injury to their top player big man Antonio Campbell and the loss was noticeable in their last outing as the Bobcats fell to Eastern Michigan at home by a final of 49-53. This was by far the worst result in conference play thus far for the Bobcats who had opened the MAC 3-0 with two blowout wins coming against Western Michigan and Kent State. The Akron Zips were a popular pick to win the MAC East division this season given their veteran returning roster and the fact that it seems the Zips are a factor near the top of the conference every year. Akron has been living up to expectations standing 14-3 overall and 4-0 in conference and the Zips are solid on both ends ranking 64th in the nation in scoring and 103rd in total defense. Akron has won all of their conference games in competitive fashion thus far and the Zips are coming off back to back close win in their last two outings on the road against Central Michigan and Miami Ohio. Akron has 6 players averaging over 8 points per game and big man Isaiah Johnson leads the attack averaging 15.5 points per game. Ohio has too many question marks right now given their injuries and things get tough for the Bobcats in this one as they go on the road to challenge the top team in the MAC. We like the Zips to come through against the ailing Bobcats as they go on to win and cover the small 5 pt spread. 10* |
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01-16-17 | Jazz v. Suns +6 | Top | 106-101 | Win | 100 | 10 h 9 m | Show |
The Suns have covered five of their past six home games and enter with momentum after their big win over San Antonio in Mexico City. Devon Booker has been playing great ball for this young Suns team who continue to improve. While Utah is a much better team, the Jazz will be without Rodney Hood (knee), who has been key to their recent surge. Grab the points with the Suns here at home. 5* |
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01-16-17 | Texas State v. Troy State -5 | Top | 75-71 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 4 m | Show |
Texas State came up short in their last outing on the road losing to South Alabama by a final of 67-72 and the Bobcats will get an even tougher test today going into the second leg of their back to back road trip facing an improved Troy squad. Texas State plays at a very slow pace ranking just 288th in the nation in scoring average compared to 21st in total defense. The Bobcats have favored playing in the half court and the Trojans will look to speed this group up a bit in this matchup. Texas State stands 9-7 overall and 2-2 in the Sun Belt, and this squad has been led by Kavin Gilder-Tilbury who’s averaging 16 points per contest. The Troy Trojans did a good job of testing themselves back during the nonconference and this group has faced a road heavy slate on their way to standing 10-8 overall and 2-2 in conference. Troy has the tools to compete near the top of the Sun Belt this season, especially offensively, as the Trojans rank 42nd in the nation in scoring average compared to 190th in total defense. Troy is coming off one of their better wins of the season as the Trojans dominated Texas Arlington the other day at home picking up the win by a final of 93-71. Troy has been led by Jordon Varnado who’s averaging 15.2 points per game. Troy has a bit more depth and can spread the ball around to more scoring options than their opponent and the Trojans bring the significant edge on the offensive side of the ball into this contest. Texas State is coming off a competitive loss on the road, but we see Troy winning by an even larger margin as they go on to win and cover the spread here tonight. 5* |
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01-16-17 | Blazers v. Wizards -3.5 | 101-120 | Win | 100 | 3 h 9 m | Show | |
The Wizards have won 11 straight home games, with John Wall shooting at least 50 percent in each of the last five at the Verizon Center. In this matchup of tremendous backcourts, I'll back Washington with the home court edge here on Monday. 4* |
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01-15-17 | Steelers v. Chiefs -1 | Top | 18-16 | Loss | -105 | 21 h 25 m | Show |
The Steelers throttled the Chiefs early in the season prior to Andy Reid's team going on a bye, and the Chiefs are 10-2 since that blowout loss, dropping two games by just two points each while beating Oakland twice, Denver twice and Atlanta on the road. 5* |
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01-15-17 | Packers v. Cowboys -4 | Top | 34-31 | Loss | -125 | 7 h 55 m | Show |
Ezekiel Elliott ran all over the Packers in the regular-season meeting, and he'll have another big day Sunday in the divisional playoffs. The Cowboys offensive line is that good. The rookie is fresh and recharged after an off week, and his O-line is incomparable. Look for Dez-Witten and Beasley to have big games along with Elliot rushing the ball. In the second half of the season, the Packers have been on fire offensively. They exploded in the second half of their playoff win over the Giants. But defensively, there are still questions about Green Bay and their secondary is not good and they struggle to stop the run. Look for the well-rested Cowboys to benefit from that extra time and feast on the Packers' vulnerable front seven. The GB loss of Jordy Nelson will also hurt the Packers offense. I like Dallas here at home to WIN and COVER on Sunday afternoon. 10* NFL GAME OF THE WEEK |
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01-15-17 | Bucks v. Hawks -3 | 98-111 | Win | 100 | 5 h 21 m | Show | |
4* |
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01-15-17 | St. Peter's v. Rider -3 | Top | 71-65 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 16 m | Show |
Saint Peter’s is one of the slower teams in the MAAC ranking 331st in the nation in scoring putting up 64 points per game on average. The Peacocks slow things into the half court and lean on their defense which ranks 30th in the nation in points allowed. The Peacocks play a unique brand of ball in comparison to many other teams in the MAAC, but Rider doesn’t really play all that fast either when given the option. Rider was looking good for awhile in their last outing on the road against Manhattan, but the Broncs came up just short in the closing minutes losing to the Jaspers by a final of 73-76. This was a disappointing result for the Broncs, who’ve been having their fair share of success in conference play now standing 11-6 overall and 4-2 in the MAAC. Rider plays at a slightly faster pace than the Peacocks ranking 182nd in the nation in scoring average and 219th in total defense. In their last home game Rider beat Niagara by a final of 89-78 and the Broncs are riding a 4 game home winning streak. The Broncs are led by Kahlil Thomas who’s averaging 14 points per contest. This a great chance for Rider to get back on track today at home against the Peacocks. Saint Peter’s almost always keeps things close given their slow style of play, but behind their home crowd advantage we like the Broncs to bounce back as they go on to cover the spread. Take RIDER here this afternoon. 5* |
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01-14-17 | Seahawks +5.5 v. Falcons | Top | 20-36 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 34 m | Show |
We are going to play the red hot Seattle Seahawks behind their tough defense and, make no bones about it, the Atlanta defense is a major weakness. That said, the Seahawks have been moving the ball very well and I just don't see the defense of the Falcons as being capable of stopping them. The Seahawks have outgained their opponent in six straight games and have a ton of postseason experience. This game won't feel too big for them. The Seahawks are 13-3 ATS as underdogs with QB Russell Wilson under center in his career. HC Pete Caroll is also very good in the underdog spot. Â Based on yardage allowed, the Falcons rank 25th in the NFL on defense while the Seahawks rank 5th in the league! Another concern for Atlanta here is that they haven't played tough competition since their very first game of December. 5* |
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01-14-17 | Wright State v. Wisc-Milwaukee | Top | 70-67 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 25 m | Show |
The Wright State Raiders were throttled in their last outing on the road losing to Green Bay by a final of 78-61 and the Raiders get another tricky road test today going against the Panthers. Wright State hasn’t been all that impressive in conference play thus far as the Raiders now stand 11-7 overall and 2-3 in league play.The Raiders have been led by guard Mark Alstork who’s averaging 17.8 points per game. The Milwaukee Panthers did a good job of testing themselves through the non-conference and that’s prepped this group for action in the Horizon. Milwaukee is coming off one of their better results in recent memory getting past Northern Kentucky at home by a final of 68-58. Milwaukee had been on a three game losing streak on the road to open league play, but now the Panthers are getting their chance to get back on track at home. Home court means a lot in this league and it’ll be interesting to see if the Panthers are capable of turning in some more wins as they play off of their home crowd. Milwaukee has been a work in progress on the offensive end and this unit has been led by Brock Stull who’s averaging 12.4 points per game. Milwaukee was able to come through as dogs in their last outing at home against a Northern Kentucky squad that we value more than this Wright State group. Wright State is on the second leg of a back to back on the road which is always a challenge in the Horizon. We like Milwaukee to come through again today at home as they are the better team and also playing at home. 5* |
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01-14-17 | Richmond +2.5 v. St. Joe's | Top | 70-66 | Win | 100 | 2 h 56 m | Show |
The Richmond Spiders have been overlooked in the A-10, but this group now sits atop the league standing sitting 10-6 overall and 4-0 in conference. Richmond picked up an impressive win on the road in their last outing upsetting George Washington by a final of 77-70. Richmond has been proving themselves on the road also picking up recent road wins against the likes of Davidson and James Madison. The Spiders have been showing improvements on the offensive end and this group shares the ball well ranking 37th in the nation in assists. Star forward T.J. Cline has led the attack putting up 17.9 points per game on average. Richmond has gotten off to a strong start in A-10 play and the Spiders have shown they can get the job done on the road with some great recent upset wins at George Washington and Davidson. Saint Joe’s hasn’t been the same threat without their leading scorer and as a result we like the Spiders to come through this afternoon as they go on the road to get the win and cover as a 2.5 pt underdog. 10* |
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01-13-17 | Celtics +2.5 v. Hawks | 103-101 | Win | 100 | 7 h 22 m | Show | |
The Boston Celtics, coming off a dominant win over the Washington Wizards, go on the road tonto Atlanta tonight. The Boston Celtics come into this game looking to continue to serve notice that even banged up they are one of the best four teams in the Eastern Conference and also well coached. This game could be something of a revenge game for Al Horford as he was a long time Atlanta Hawk before ending up with the Celtics and his solid play has definitely been instrumental in their improvement this season. Take the Celtics and the +2.5 points in this one as they are getting a few points and in a close game I like Isaiah Thomas’ ability to close things out and probably earn his team the outright win if not make this a game that comes down to the last possession. Thomas has been on fire and the Celtics are getting several other players to step up and contribute. |
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01-12-17 | UCLA v. Colorado +6 | 104-89 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 13 m | Show | |
4* |
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01-12-17 | Eastern Washington -4 v. Idaho State | Top | 92-85 | Win | 100 | 6 h 14 m | Show |
Eastern Washington has been solid in conference play thus far picking up opening wins against Idaho and Montana State, followed by a competitive defeat against Montana in their last outing. Eastern Washington generally likes to push things on the offensive end and this unit has been led by Bogdan Bliznyuk who’s averaging 19.1 points per game. Idaho State has been one of the bigger disappointments in the Big Sky this season as the Bengals stand just 3-12 overall and 0-2 in conference thus far. Idaho State has mainly been a disappointment on the offensive side of the ball as the Bengals have some solid offensive talent, but this group still ranks just 310th in the nation in scoring average as well as 271st in total defense. Idaho State is riding a 4 game losing streak, but to be fair all of these contests came on the road against quality opposition. Things have just not been going Idaho State’s way this season and a weak interior has put too much burden on the guards to make plays. If Eastern Washington is going to compete for the Big Sky regular season title, then these are the kind of games the Eagles are going to have to pick up on the road. We like the Eagles to come through as they go on to win and cover this small spread. 10* |
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01-12-17 | Belmont v. Morehead State +4 | 84-78 | Loss | -103 | 4 h 14 m | Show | |
4* |
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01-11-17 | NC State -5.5 v. Boston College | 66-74 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 29 m | Show | |
4* |
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01-11-17 | North Carolina v. Wake Forest +9 | 93-87 | Win | 100 | 7 h 28 m | Show | |
4* |
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01-11-17 | Minnesota v. Michigan State -3.5 | Top | 47-65 | Win | 100 | 6 h 28 m | Show |
Michigan State has been a disappointment this season in terms of their preseason ranking, but the Spartans have been one of the better teams thus far in conference play standing 11-6 overall and 3-1 in the Big Ten. Michigan State did come up short in their last outing however on the road losing to Penn State by a final of 63-72. The Spartans have picked up some solid recent home wins against Oakland, Northwestern, and Rutgers in their last home contest by a final of 93-65. Michigan State hasn’t been as dominant as most were expecting coming into the year, but the Spartans are still dangerous when playing to their ceiling. MSU is led by Miles Bridges who’s averaging 14.3 points per game. Michigan State already has a win against Minnesota under their belt in what was a highly contested road win for the Spartans. This is another great chance for the Spartans to pick up a needed resume building win and Mich St at home is always a safe play especially coming off of a bad loss in their last outing. 5* |
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01-10-17 | Indiana v. Maryland +2 | Top | 72-75 | Win | 100 | 7 h 14 m | Show |
Indiana has some strong results this season mixed with some tough defeats as the Hoosiers now stand 11-5 overall and 1-2 in the Big Ten heading into this difficult road contest. Indiana has one of the best offensive units in the Big Ten as this squad ranks 16th in the nation in scoring average compared to 120th in total defense. Maryland has been better than expected so far this season as the reformed Terps have impressed standing 14-2 overall and 2-1 in the Big Ten. Maryland likes to play off of their defense as the Terps rank 46th in the nation in points allowed compared to 130th in scoring average. Maryland showed tremendous composure in their last outing as the Terps upset Michigan on the road by a final of 77-70. This was a nice bounce back result for Maryland who was coming off a tough 2 point loss against Nebraska. In their conference opener Maryland took down Illinois at home by a final of 84-59. The Terps have been led by top returner Melo Trimble who’s averaging 17.5 points per game. Indiana looked a lot better in their last outing, at least offensively, but the verdict is still out on just how good this team can be. Maryland has a solid home court advantage and the Terps should come into this one with some momentum coming off their great upset win on the road. Take Maryland to continue to play well as they go on to cover the spread. 5* |
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01-10-17 | Syracuse v. Virginia Tech -3 | 73-83 | Win | 100 | 5 h 15 m | Show | |
The Syracuse Orange have been a tough team to figure out this season given their inconsistent results, but the Orange have looked better as of late coming off back to back double digit wins at home against Miami and Pitt. These were much needed wins for the Orange who were coming off an embarrassing 81-96 loss on the road against Boston College to open ACC action. Syracuse has had a number of head scratching results this season with another poor result coming towards the end of the nonconference losing to Saint John’s by a final of 60-93. Virginia Tech has one of the better home court advantages in the ACC and the Hokies have been excellent on their home court in recent campaigns. In their conference opener Va Tech came through at home against Duke by a final of 89-75, but since then the Hokies are coming off back to back road losses against NC State and Florid State. Virginia Tech is still having themselves a quality season up to this points standing 12-3 overall and this group likes to play fast ranking 26th in the nation in scoring average and 187th in total defense. The Hokies have been led by veteran Zach LeDay who’s averaging 16.3 points per contest. Virginia Tech is hungry to get back on track at home coming off back to back road defeats. Syracuse was terrible in their last road outing and it’ll be interesting to see how the Orange perform in this one after coming off some nice recent wins at home. We like Virginia Tech to bounce back as they go on to win and cover this 4 pt spread. Take VT here on Tuesday night! 10* College Game of the Week! |
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01-09-17 | Clemson v. Alabama -6 | Top | 35-31 | Loss | -120 | 6 h 54 m | Show |
Alabama was not happy last year even though they beat Clemson. Their defense gave up a ton of yards and points. Nick Saban will have his boys ready tonight. Stepping into the offensive coordinator role for the title affair will be Steve Sarkisian the former USC Head Coach. Sarkisian spent the year as an offensive analyst for Alabama but will step into his new role following the release of Kiffen. He plans on throwing some new looks in the offense and Clemson would know what to expect. I expect BAMA to win by double digits here tonight! ROLL TIDE! 5* |
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01-09-17 | Arkansas-Little Rock v. Coastal Carolina -2 | 63-66 | Win | 100 | 5 h 42 m | Show | |
4* |
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01-08-17 | Jazz +3.5 v. Grizzlies | 79-88 | Loss | -109 | 8 h 1 m | Show | |
4* |
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01-08-17 | Giants v. Packers -5.5 | Top | 13-38 | Win | 100 | 7 h 20 m | Show |
The Green Bay Packers come into this game as one of the hottest teams in the league and with Aaron Rodgers having fulfilled his guarantee to run the table in the regular season it is not time for them to try and translate that to the postseason. The Green Bay Packers passing game has been incredible over the last six games of the season but now have to take on the stingy Giants secondary who are young and have not been playoff tested yet. Green Bay is a team capable of running the ball quite well and defensively they should not be too worried given how lackluster the Giants have been offensively. Eli is usually good for 2-3 turnovers and I like GB here at home by 7 or more. 5* |
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01-08-17 | Northwestern v. Nebraska | 74-66 | Win | 100 | 5 h 55 m | Show | |
4* |
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01-08-17 | Dolphins v. Steelers -11.5 | Top | 12-30 | Win | 100 | 4 h 51 m | Show |
The Steelers basically had a bye last week when they rested all of their studs...Big Ben, Antonio Brown, and Le'veon Bell. They are playing with revenge also when the Dolphins beat them earlier this season. Pittsburgh had New England on deck and were caught looking ahead. That shouldn’t be the case today. I am looking for them to put up a big number here.
Pittsburgh has played especially well this year at Heinz Field, averaging over 28 points per game and going 6-2 with their only losses coming the two top seeds in the league, Dallas and New England, and I expect that hey will continue that success on Sunday. 5* |
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01-07-17 | Lions v. Seahawks -8 | Top | 6-26 | Win | 100 | 9 h 16 m | Show |
The Lions have been off the past 3-4 weeks. QB Matthew Stafford’s injured finger has really affected his throwing and their running back is hurt. This number is inflated because of no Theo Riddick (wrist) for the Lions. That's a big deal. Without Riddick, Matt Stafford hasn't had the bailout move that did so well for him and has been regularly stranded on third-down situations. They blew the NFC North without Riddick, losing their last three games. Detroit hasn't covered the spread in its last four -- all without Riddick. Detroit is also winless straight-up and ATS in outdoor road games. Seattle has never lost outright in a postseason game at CenturyLink Field during the Pete Carroll era. With Russell Wilson at QB, the 'Hawks are 28-15-1 ATS at home. I feel like the Lions are going to have plenty of trouble scoring points in this game. Matthew Stafford has clearly been affected by his finger injury, and now he has to go on the road and try and succeed against one of the league's best defenses outdoors in a playoff environment. The Seahawks are 5-0 under HC Pete Carroll in first round playoff games and have won their last 8 straight going back to 2005. I think this matchup favors Seattle in almost every way and they always step up their game play better during the playoffs. The Seahawks have been hit-or-miss on offense this year, but they've averaged 28.4 points in home games and get to face the 32nd-ranked defense here with the Lions. This is my best NFL Play of the Week. 10* SEATTLE SEAHAWKS |
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01-07-17 | Raiders +4 v. Texans | Top | 14-27 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 4 m | Show |
This is going to be a low scoring game and I like the Raiders with the better offensive line and FG Kicker. Oakland also has the better offensive athletes. I like Jack DelRio as a coach and I think the public isn't giving the Raiders a shot but they were underdogs for the most of the season and responded well. Oakland hasn’t shown they can thrive in the midst of tumult at the quarterback position. But I see some other aspects of the Oakland machine stepping up this week, keeping the game close, and registering the cover on the road with a reasonable shot at a win. I'm backing the Raiders here PLUS THE POINTS. 5* |
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01-07-17 | Michigan State -5.5 v. Penn State | Top | 63-72 | Loss | -105 | 2 h 1 m | Show |
The Michigan State Spartans have picked up their play as of late winning 4 straight including their first 3 in Big Ten play. Now with their leading scorer Bridges back in the lineup the Spartans should continue to improve as they head into the thick of conference play. Michigan State dominated action in their last outing getting past Rutgers at home by a final of 93-65 and that win was on the heels of some quality opening Big Ten wins against Minnesota and Northwestern. The Spartans are starting to rebuild their resume and things couldn’t have gotten off to a better start for this group in conference. Michigan State has been developing their young pieces and this squad is primed to surge. Penn State is a threat, especially on their home court, but the Nittany Lions have been less than consistent so far this season with their intriguing young group of players. Penn State stands 9-7 overall and 1-2 in the Big Ten coming off a tough 3 point loss the other day on the road against Michigan. Take Michigan State to come through as they go on to win and cover the spread. 5* |
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01-07-17 | Butler v. Georgetown +4 | Top | 85-76 | Loss | -110 | 1 h 2 m | Show |
The Hoyas, who have dropped three in a row outright, might be catching Butler at an opportune time. The Butler Bears are coming off an upset of No. 1 Villanova and have No. 10 Creighton next. Butler is also very good on their home court and struggle on the road. Look for an emotional letdown and the desperation from Georgetown to come up big at home. 5* |
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01-06-17 | Kent State +7.5 v. Ohio | Top | 67-85 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 8 m | Show |
Kent State has improved a lot of late due to making some big changes in their lineup. They have become a much better team than most expected as they've won 5 of their last 7 games including a big road upset at Texas recently. Even one of those two losses had more to do with a horrific 1 for 24 shooting night from 3 point range which is more bad luck than anything else. Take Kent State plus the points here on Friday night action. 5* |
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01-06-17 | Wolves v. Wizards -4.5 | Top | 105-112 | Win | 100 | 6 h 3 m | Show |
Washington will do what they have been doing all year long, look to get production from their backcourt - Wall and Beal. The Wiz are 13-6 at home while the T-Wolves struggle on the road with just a 5-12 record. Wizards All-Star John Wall was named the Kia NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month for December. Wall averaged 24.5 points, 10.7 assists and 4.4 rebounds in 37.1 minutes per game last month. He scored a career-high 52 points on Dec. 6 against the Magic. He is having a great season and I dont see the T-Wolves backcourt being able to slow him down tonight. The Wizards have covered 12 of 19 at home. This should be a fast-paced game in which John Wall exploits the Wolves’ biggest defensive weakness at point guard. Look for the home team Washington to get the win and cover on Friday night as our 10* NBA GAME OF THE WEEK. |
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01-05-17 | Iowa +2.5 v. Nebraska | 90-93 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 26 m | Show | |
4* |
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01-05-17 | Connecticut +8 v. Memphis | 61-70 | Loss | -101 | 6 h 27 m | Show | |
4* |
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01-04-17 | Hawks v. Magic +2.5 | Top | 111-92 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 47 m | Show |
Orlando has more talent at the bigs position, they will want to keep more possessions than Atlanta - and will do just that. The primary PFs and Cs of Orlando have been putting up 28ppg / 18 rbs on average - that's tough to overcome. Atlanta will have a problem matched up vs the bigger paint defenders of Orlando - they won't run loose like they have in the past. Ibaka, himself has been putting up 16 tough pts / game - a bit much here. I like the Orlando Magic here at home on Wednesday night. 5* |
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01-04-17 | Georgia Tech v. Duke -20 | 57-110 | Win | 100 | 7 h 33 m | Show | |
4* |
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01-04-17 | Villanova v. Butler +2.5 | Top | 58-66 | Win | 100 | 6 h 12 m | Show |
Villanova might struggle due to their style of play against Butler tonight. Nova runs a much smaller rotation, with the starters playing just over 75 percent of the total minutes. My real concern with Nova is how heavily they rely on the 3-point shot (36.2 percent of points come from the three) and what they might look like if they have an off night in a tough road environment. This is a great spot for Butler to steal a win on their home floor. I have Butler covering and pulling the upset here. 5* |
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01-03-17 | West Virginia -4.5 v. Texas Tech | Top | 76-77 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 29 m | Show |
West Virginia has been a lot of fun to watch this season and this group is very strong on both sides of the ball ranking 5th in the nation in scoring average and 11th in total defense. West Virginia looks great in their conference opener on the road and the Mountaineers have been playing with a lot of confidence and poise in tough road settings so far this season. Texas Tech’s record is inflated by a easy schedule and we feel the home team will come up short today as West Virginia goes on to win and cover here on Tuesday night. 5* |
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01-03-17 | Jazz v. Celtics -6 | 104-115 | Win | 100 | 10 h 46 m | Show | |
4* |
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01-03-17 | Buffalo +3.5 v. Toledo | Top | 54-86 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 4 m | Show |
You can expect a letdown tonight with Toledo as they are coming off of a 40 pt win in their last game. This Buffalo squad has a lot of fight and they play with great effort, and Buffalo did a good job of testing themselves in the nonconference against some tough competition which should have prepped them well for action in the MAC. I like the Bulls +3.5 to pull the upset here on Tuesday evening in the early 6pm EST tip-off. 5* |
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01-02-17 | Auburn +3 v. Oklahoma | Top | 19-35 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 1 m | Show |
This Auburn defense is very good. I have said it a couple times this year but it appears that the Big 12 just took the year off on the defensive side of the football and that is no different with the Sooners considering they have allowed almost 30 points on average. If that trend continues, it is really going to be difficult for Oklahoma to win this game despite their weapons on offense. The Tigers have a dynamic rushing attack that can keep the ball away from this Oklahoma offense. The Tigers have averaged 278 yards per game on the ground which officially ranks 6th in the FBS. Running backs Kamryn Pettway and Kerryon Johnson have been excellent in the Auburn backfield. Both tailbacks have average more than 5 yards per carry and are approaching 200 carries each. Together, the two rushers have combined for nearly 2,000 yards and 18 touchdowns. I'm taking the points with Auburn, here on Monday night. Auburn has been a solid bowl play under HC Malzahn, losing to Florida State & Wisconsin by identical 34-31 scores, while beating Memphis 31-10 as a 3-point fave last season. Stoops' Sooners have won just five of their last 13 bowls, (4-9 ATS), including 2-6 ATS when favored. I am going with the underdog in this game. I like Auburn’s running style against this Oklahoma defense and I believe the Tigers are good enough to limit the big play ability that Oklahoma consistently relies on. Take Auburn +3. 10* |
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01-02-17 | Iowa v. Florida -3 | Top | 3-30 | Win | 100 | 3 h 14 m | Show |
These are evenly matched teams. Both will come in and try to establish control of the line of scrimmage and put their QB in manageable passing situations. The better defense belongs to the Florida Gators, and they’ve also shown the ability to strike quick in the passing game with WR Antonio Callaway. Florida should have more fans as the game is in Florida. Also, the Gators played the 3 best defenses in the nation in their last 3 games. Now rested and playing in the warm weather I expect them to come out firing. Lastly, things haven't been kind to the Big Ten in bowl season with Ohio State and Michigan coming up short as favorites in their contests recently. 5* |
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01-02-17 | Western Michigan +9.5 v. Wisconsin | Top | 16-24 | Win | 100 | 3 h 12 m | Show |
Western Michigan had a tremendous amount of success this season standing 13-0 overall and it’s a shame a group like this isn’t allowed to prove themselves in a bid for the national championship. They have a lot to prove on Monday against a Big Ten team. Western Michigan put up some nice numbers on both sides of the ball this season, but this group builds off of their offense as the Broncos rank 14th in the nation in offensive production and 27th in total defense. Veteran QB Zach Terrell has been a lot of fun to watch during his career and this season he’s thrown for 3,378 yards and 32 TDs to 3 INTs. The ground attack has been anchored by Jarvion Franklin who’s picked up 1,300 yards and 12 TDs. Not the ideal bowl matchup for Wisconsin going against a MAC opponent and the Badgers will get everything they can handle here going against a Western Michigan program that’ll be trying to prove themselves on the national stage. This game means a lot more for Western Michigan and so often these bowl games boil down to who has more motivation coming into the matchup. The Broncos are 10-3 as underdogs since 2014. They've also covered their last six outside of the MAC. Wisky allowed Penn State to throw for 384 yards in the Big Ten Championship Game. Quarterback Zach Terrell has the opportunity for a big game. Take the points with Western Mich on Monday. 5* |
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01-01-17 | Chiefs v. Chargers +4.5 | 37-27 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 20 m | Show | |
4* |
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01-01-17 | Giants +7.5 v. Redskins | Top | 19-10 | Win | 100 | 7 h 19 m | Show |
You cant just say one team needs to win and bet them. The oddsmakers know all of this and I see it happen every year. People are banking on the Giants sitting a lot of starters. The truth is, the Giants can eliminate the Redskins with a victory, and they don’t have the luxury of sitting guys because of how inconsistent they are offensively. They’ll play hard for 60 minutes, eager to avenge an earlier loss to Washington. These divisional rivals always play close games. Grab the points with the NY Giants here in Sunday late action. 10* NFL GAME OF THE WEEK |
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01-01-17 | Texans +4 v. Titans | Top | 17-24 | Loss | -115 | 4 h 54 m | Show |
Matt Cassel gets a full week of prep as the Titans' starting quarterback after struggling in relief last week vs. Jacksonville. But the Texans are brimming with confidence after punching their ticket to the playoffs. And with Tom Savage getting his second start, look for his passing to improve and the offense to become more balanced. I also expect Houston's defense to dominate this one and the Texans to keep their confidence and momentum as they go into the playoffs with a win here on Sunday. 5* |
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12-31-16 | Ohio State v. Clemson +2.5 | Top | 0-31 | Win | 100 | 11 h 39 m | Show |
Clemson closed out the regular season strong with blowout wins coming against South Carolina and Wake Forest, but in the ACC title game the Tigers had a tough time putting away Va Tech in a 42-35 winning effort. Clemson didn’t quite live up to their very high expectations during the regular season, but this group still put up respectable numbers ranking 9th in the nation in total defense and 13th in offensive production. QB Deshaun Watson has thrown for 3,914 yards and 37 TDs to 15 INTs, while also rushing for 529 yards and 6 TDs.  Ohio State played well out of conference, but the Buckeyes were mostly fading and struggling to come through with wins during the second half of Big Ten play, even against some of the more manageable steams in the conference. 5* |
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12-31-16 | Washington +14.5 v. Alabama | Top | 7-24 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 40 m | Show |
Alabama is 9-4 against the spread, but this line is high, really high. Nick Saban has failed to cover three of his last four bowl games. Jake Browning and the Huskies are very underrated here and should be able to pass the ball Consider that they have four wins over ranked opponents by an average of 26 points. The key for Washington is to not turn the ball over. A lack of turnovers for Bama's opportunistic defense takes away their biggest strength. I'm not sure Alabama's offense is as good as it appears- they were held to 10 against LSU. Washington is one of the better defenses Alabama will face this season. I think Washington can move the ball downfield and their defense is very athletic. I beleive Washington has enough talent and experience on both sides of the ball to at least keep things close. Head coach Chris Petersen is also a wizard at game planning as an underdog in these tough postseason matchups and had a lot of experience doing that in his time at Boise State. I expect Washington to stay within the number in this one. 10* |
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12-31-16 | LSU -3 v. Louisville | Top | 29-9 | Win | 100 | 3 h 50 m | Show |
Louisiana State are only allowing a puny 3.4 rushing yds/attempt to opponents. Its still just too much to overcome for Louisville to change that. The offense of Louisiana State has been putting up 28 / game - too much for Louisville. 34 ppg over the last 3 games is hard to overlook and 14 TD RB, Derrius Guice, as a constant scoring threat are too much to try and contain.
Leonard Fournette is skipping the Citrus Bowl, but he hasn't been 100 percent and Derrius Guice isn't too shabby. He ripped A&M for 285 yards and four TDs in the regular-season finale. Look for the Tigers' defense to contain Lamar Jackson and for the Cardinals to end their once-magical season on a three-game skid. Play LSU in this early Saturday morning kickoff. 5* |
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12-31-16 | Kentucky v. Georgia Tech -3.5 | Top | 18-33 | Win | 100 | 3 h 38 m | Show |
We should see a lot of points in this one. Both offenses can run the heck out of the ball. It will come down to which defense you can trust to get a stop. Over the last 3 weeks of the season, the Yellow Jackets played some of their best defense of the year while Kentucky is still high after their big win over Louisville. I like GEO TECH in this one. 5* |
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12-30-16 | Nebraska +8 v. Tennessee | Top | 24-38 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 36 m | Show |
Nebraska will go with the ground game for the most part here today. Tennessee had massive problems stopping the run this season – allowing 350-plus rushing yards in four of their final seven games of the regular season. RB Terrell Newby is a little banged up, but his season high so far is 140 yards against Illinois. Big Ten representative Nebraska comes into Friday's contest with an incredible 12 games in the last two seasons decided by a single possession which is great for the underdog Nebraska and now the line is up to 7. On defense Nebraska brings one of the nation's top turnover-generating secondaries into this game. The Huskers have 16 interceptions on the campaign, tied for 13th-most in the nation. Bowl games often come down to motivation, and with hopes of national, conference and even division titles dashed long ago the question for the Vols boils down to just how motivated they'll be to play this one. The TENN defense ranked 109th in FBS in total defense and 73rd in scoring defense, the desire to win a non-traveling bowl game can't possibly get the Vols motivated for this one. Nebraska fans also travel well and I'll back them today plus the points. 5* |
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12-30-16 | North Carolina +1.5 v. Stanford | Top | 23-25 | Loss | -105 | 4 h 10 m | Show |
The Stanford Cardinal will unfortunately be without their top player and offensive catalyst RB McCaffrey for this bowl game, but it’s understandable as the young man preps for his future in the NFL. Stanford stumbled through the earlier half of their schedule, before closing strong winning their last 5 straight coming into the postseason. In their last outing Stanford went out of conference and beat Rice by a final of 41-17 after coming off back to back road wins against Oregon and Cal. Stanford doesn’t have much offensive punch without McCaffrey and the Cardinals rank 99th in the nation in offensive production compared to 37th in total defense. We really liked the potential of this North Carolina squad throughout the regular season. NC QB Mitch Trubisky is an NFL level talent and he’s been solid throwing for 3,468 yards and 28 TDs to 4 INTs. As for North Carolina, their passing defense has been excellent ranking them No. 14 nationally in yards allowed per game. North Carolina's quarterback flourished in 2016, compiling an impressive 7-to-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio as well. Stanford is hurt greatly by McCaffrey deciding not to play in the bowl game as he is their key to their offense and special teams. North Carolina stumbled down the stretch, but playing in some better weather should really benefit this offensive attack and their speed. We’ll side with the Tar Heels to push the Cardinal as they go on to cover the spread. 5* |
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12-30-16 | TCU -3 v. Georgia | 23-31 | Loss | -113 | 2 h 10 m | Show | |
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