For any resources you could need like sports handicapping odds, handicapping stats, schedules, or handicappers free picks and tips please click on any of the links on the right hand side of this page.
CLICK A CAPPERS NAME TO SEE THEIR PREMIUM DAILY EXPERT PLAYS + PREDICTIONS!
Schedule: NFL |Â CFB |Â MLB |Â NBA |Â CBB |Â NHL
WANT FREE SPORTS PICKS to your inbox? | Newsletter Sign-UP!
Date | Match Up | Rating | Score | Result | Profit | Lead Time | Analysis |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11-11-17 | Maple Leafs v. Bruins -135 | Top | 4-1 | Loss | -135 | 6 h 2 m | Show |
This is the second game of a back-to-back for Toronto and Boston with the Maple Leafs coming out on top last night 3-2 in overtime. It was their third straight win following a 1-5 run and all three of these wins have come at home. Toronto is 4-4 on the road but has gone 1-4 in its last five road games after a 3-0 start. Going back, the Maple Leafs are 16-35 in their last 51 games in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation. That was the second straight loss for Boston, both coming on the road where it has dropped four straight games and it heads home on a 4-1-2 record over its last seven home games. Tuukka Rask will be back between the pipes after getting last night off and he brings in a solid 2.77 GAA while Toronto looks like it will counter with Curtis McElhinney which would make this his first start of the season. The Bruins are 44-15 in their last 59 games in the second game of a home-and-home situation. 10* (14) Boston Bruins |
|||||||
11-11-17 | Georgia v. Auburn +3 | Top | 17-40 | Win | 100 | 47 h 9 m | Show |
We played against Georgia last week as it won by just 14 points and we will be going against the Bulldogs again this week in what is their toughest game since going to Notre Dame back in September. This has been the most dominant Georgia team we have seen in a long time, but the schedule has played a part in this as it has played the No. 52 ranked schedule in the nation which is weak for a team from the SEC which is in a down year with the exception of a few teams. That win over Notre Dame was impressive but if the Bulldogs faced Notre Dame now, the result would be different as the Irish are a much-improved team now. They are 3-0 on the road in the conference but all those games were against teams with a losing record which makes this test even tougher. Auburn is 7-2 on the season with single-digit losses at Clemson and LSU and there is still talk of the Tigers making it to the CFP. Despite two losses, Auburn could move up considerably with a win here and a win over Alabama to end the season and should Alabama lose this week, the tigers could get into the SEC Championship. That is all down the road though and the Tigers need to take care of business here first and this will be a fired-up atmosphere as this is the first home game in over a month as Auburn has played three straight road games with a bye in there as well. This is an offense that can cause some problems for the Georgia defense and while the Bulldogs get the pub about having a great defense, the Tigers are ranked No. 14 overall and No. 9 in scoring defense. The Bulldogs are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game while the Tigers are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. 10* (188) Auburn Tigers |
|||||||
11-11-17 | Florida Atlantic v. Louisiana Tech +6 | Top | 48-23 | Loss | -110 | 49 h 39 m | Show |
This is a play on the LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS for our CFB Saturday Enforcer. Louisiana Tech was supposed to contend in the C-USA West Division, but it has not been able to do so as it is 2-3 in the conference and out of first place by 2.5 games. The Bulldogs could very well be in the running however as two of the conference losses came by just one point while the other came in overtime against Southern Mississippi. Additionally, Louisiana Tech lost to South Carolina by just one point so instead of 4-5, it could be 8-1 with a few bounces their way. That 4-5 record means that the Bulldogs have to win two of their final three games to make it to a bowl game and with UTEP and UTSA remaining, the postseason will likely happen. That have lost their two games at home after going 11-1 at home against C-USA foes the last three seasons so there will be plenty of motivation. We played against Florida Atlantic last week and came away with a fortunate cover as the Owls ran out of their own end zone for a safety. It was their fifth straight win following a 1-3 start to the season and Florida Atlantic has a one-game lead in the C-USA East Division. That lead is over rival Florida International who the Owls happen to face next week so there could be a lookahead to that game. The Owls have been outgained in three of their five conference victories as turnovers have been the difference as the Owls lead the nation in turnover margin at +16.This is just the third time over the last four years that the Bulldogs have been home underdogs and you can bet head coach Skip Holtz let his team know about it. Going back, the Owls are 2-10-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record while the Bulldogs are 4-0 ATS in their last four games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. 10* (180) Louisiana Tech Bulldogs |
|||||||
11-11-17 | Duke -3 v. Army | Top | 16-21 | Loss | -105 | 44 h 35 m | Show |
Here we have two teams going in complete opposite directions which sets up the perfect contrarian play, and the public is biting on this line. Duke takes a break from ACC play where it is 1-5 which includes five straight losses. But the schedule has been rough. The only team is arguably should have beat was Pittsburgh and we had them in that game, but the Blue Devils were done in by two long touchdown runs of 79 and 92 yards by the Panthers. Duke has not covered since it defeated North Carolina back on September 23 which is a streak we like to buck, and time is running out for the Blue Devils. They need to win two of their final three games and it will not be easy after this game as they have Georgia Tech and Wake Forest to close the season, so this is one they have to take. Army meanwhile has won five straight games to improve to 7-2 including a win at Air force last week as they defeated the Falcons 21-0. The Black Knights have been somewhat fortunate as they defeated Eastern Michigan by a point and Temple in overtime while beating Buffalo by just four points earlier in the season. They bring in the best running game in the country, but Duke does have a solid rushing defense and the Blue Devils have been great against option teams over the last three years, going a perfect 6-0 ATS. Additionally, Duke is coming off a bye so there has been extra preparation for the option attack. The last time Army defeated Air Force came in 2012 and it put up a dud in its next game against Rutgers and considering the seniors on this team had not defeated Air Force before last week, this has letdown written all over it. Army is just 1-6 ATS in its last seven games against losing teams. 10* (141) Duke Blue Devils |
|||||||
11-11-17 | Texas Tech -7.5 v. Baylor | Top | 38-24 | Win | 100 | 44 h 35 m | Show |
It took nine games for the Bears to finally win a game this season and it came at the expense of Kansas, arguably the worst team of all Power Five squads. While it has been a disappointing season, winning their first game was big for Baylor but do not expect that to carry forward as the Bears want this season to be over. Going back to last season, the Bears are 1-14 over their last 15 games so this dreadful stretch has been going on for some time. Baylor has yet to win a home game all season and while that would normally provide motivation, this is not a home game even though the Bears are listed at the home team as this game is being played in Arlington. The Bears are getting outgained by 79 ypg on the season as the defense is allowing a whopping 6.7 yppl which is tied for ninth worst in the country. Texas Tech can take advantage of this atrocious defense as it is ranked No. 9 in total offense and No. 17 in scoring offense. The Red Raiders meanwhile have lost four straight games, but the schedule was not in their favor as all those games were against winning teams. This is a must win game since Texas Tech needs to win two of its final three games and the last two are against TCU and Texas so there is still no guarantee of a bowl game, but a win here keeps them in the running. The defense has been horrid during this losing streak, but the Bears offense is a shell of what it used to be and in a shootout, they will not be able to keep up. The Bears are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game while the Red Raiders are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. 10* (155) Texas Tech Red Raiders |
|||||||
11-10-17 | BYU v. UNLV -4 | Top | 31-21 | Loss | -110 | 58 h 31 m | Show |
This is a play on the UNLV REBELS for our CFB Friday Night Lights play. It has been an extremely long season for BYU which came into year with expectations of double-digit wins following a 9-4 2016 season. The Cougars opened the season against Portland St. and nearly lost and that was a sign of things to come. They went on to lose their next seven games before breaking through with a win over San Jose St two weeks ago which also snapped their 0-8 ATS run. BYU also covered last week at Fresno St. as it lost by a touchdown and at this point, there is little to get motivated for. The quarterback situation is a mess once again as Tanner Mangum went out again last week with an Achilles injury and his backup Beau Hoge banged up his ankle and his status is questionable, so Koy Detmer Jr. could make the start and he has played just one game where he went 7-20 for 91 yards and three interceptions. UNLV opened the season 2-5 including that unprecedented opening loss against Howard but it has won two straight games to remain in bowl contention as it needs to win two of its final three games. Both of those are winnable games but winning this one is important since those games are both on the road making this their final home game of the season for the 14 seniors on the two-deep chart. The offense is peaking at the right time as the Rebels have averaged 29 ppg over their last four games and the rushing offense is one of the best in the nation at No. 13. They should have no issues moving the ball once again. This is the first last home game situation of the season and makes it even stronger being a nationally televised game. 10* (124) UNLV Rebels |
|||||||
11-10-17 | Heat v. Jazz -3 | Top | 84-74 | Loss | -115 | 12 h 37 m | Show |
We lost with Utah on Tuesday as it fell at home against the Sixers but now it has a better matchup with a worst team and a line that is nearly half of what it was against Philadelphia. The Jazz are now 5-2 at home and had their four-game streak of scoring 100 or more points snapped and will be out to halt their three-game losing streak. They are coming off a dreadful shooting performance as they shot just 30.3 percent from the floor including going 9-39 from long range as they were forcing unneeded shots since they trailed pretty much the entire game. Miami is coming off a win over Phoenix, which is struggling bad right now, to move to 2-2 on this current roadtrip and 2-3 on the highway overall. The Heats have lost three straight games following a win and has won back-to-back games only once all season and both of those were at home against a pair of below-average Eastern Conference teams. Miami is just 1-5 on the season against top 16 teams and going back, the Heat are 0-7-1 ATS in their last eight games after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Look for the Jazz to snap their skid tonight. 10* (512) Utah Jazz |
|||||||
11-10-17 | Iowa State v. Missouri -4.5 | Top | 59-74 | Win | 100 | 14 h 45 m | Show |
Iowa St. has been to the NCAA Tournament every year since 2012 but that streak will be in serious jeopardy this season. The Cyclones are going through a serious rebuild and things could be sticky early in the season. They lost First Team All-Big XII point guard Monte Morris as well as double-digit scorers Deonte Burton, Matt Thomas and Naz Mitrou-Long. Donovan Jackson is the most productive returning player as he was fifth on the team in scoring with 6.4 ppg. Fred Hoiberg's staff neglected to recruit high school prospects his last two years at ISU and those kids who would now be contributing as juniors and seniors, and ready to step into star roles, do not exist on the Cyclone roster. Missouri won eight games last season, fired head coach Kim Anderson and hired Cuonzo Martin. The Tigers do not lack talent as they have a strong roster with potential lottery pick Michael Porter Jr. and four-star center Jeremiah Tilmon. Additionally, Blake Harris and Jeremiah Tilmon, who were supposed to be in Washington and Illinois respectively, decided to come to Missouri after their coaches were fired. This team is young, but expectations are high and getting off to a flying start is imperative which begins on Friday. 10* (552) Missouri Tigers |
|||||||
11-10-17 | Hurricanes v. Blue Jackets -135 | Top | 3-1 | Loss | -135 | 11 h 12 m | Show |
We won with Carolina on Tuesday as it defeated Florida, but the Panthers are the worst team in in the Eastern Conference and now it takes on one of the best and one that is not happy right now. The Hurricanes snapped a four-game slide with that victory while also snapping a four-game home losing streak and while we eluded to the schedule being one of the toughest in the NHL, it does not get easier here and the Hurricanes have not exactly done well against the elite teams. They have gone 2-6 against the top 16 including 2-5 against the top 10 and only one of those wins came on the road where Carolina is 3-3-1. The one thing we did like from Carolina is its shooting differential which is +99 on the season but Columbus is right there as well at +76 which is third in the league. The Blue Jackets have hit a small skid as they have lost three straight games including their last one against Nashville at home. That snapped a three-game home winning streak, but we can expect a bounceback here as Columbus gets Sergei Bobrovsky back in net as he is 8-3 with a 2.38 GAA, good for ninth best in the NHL. The Blue Jackets are 21-8 in their last 29 home games against teams with a losing road record while the Hurricanes are 19-47 in their last 66 road games against teams with a home winning percentage of greater than .600. 10* (54) Columbus Blue Jackets |
|||||||
11-09-17 | Thunder -1 v. Nuggets | Top | 94-102 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 31 m | Show |
Even though it is early in the season, this is a huge game for Oklahoma City which has lost six of its first 10 games with its revamped roster that is supposed to challenge Golden St. in the Western Conference. The Thunder have lost their last three games including a loss at Sacramento in their last game which gave the Kings just their second win of the season. The offense has stalled as they have averaged only 93 ppg during the three-game skid while shooting just 39.7 percent and while the poor play is no excuse, they have faced some tough defenses and slow paces but that changes tonight. Denver is off to a 3-1 start on this current homestand and while a win over Toronto was a good one, that is the only good one on the entire season. The Nuggets have played a schedule that is ranked No. 28 in the NBA and the other five wins have come against Brooklyn twice, Miami, Atlanta and Sacramento, all of which have losing record. Granted, so do the Thunder but we all know the talent is there and a turnaround will happen, and this is the starting point. The Nuggets have failed to cover their last four games against teams with a losing record and are just 1-4 ATS this season following a win. 10* (709) Oklahoma City Thunder |
|||||||
11-09-17 | Seahawks -5.5 v. Cardinals | Top | 22-16 | Win | 100 | 32 h 22 m | Show |
This is a play on the SEATTLE SEAHAWKS for our NFL Thursday Primetime Play. With the loss to the Redskins last Sunday, the Seahawks fell a game behind the Rams in the NFC West and can ill afford another loss here with the Rams double-digit favorites at home on Sunday over Houston. Seattle opened the season 0-2 on the road but has won its last two roadies including a win over the Giants the only time it was favored on the highway. The Seahawks managed only 14 points against the Redskins, but they did put up 437 yards of offense and they are now No. 4 in total offense in the NFL. They have an Arizona defense that is ranked No. 23 overall and No. 27 in scoring after last season finishing No. 2 and No. 14 in those categories respectively. The Cardinals won against San Francisco on the road last week, but it was not a great effort as they won the yardage battle by only 39 yards. They got a big game from Adrian Peterson but take away his 159 yards rushing, and Arizona had a mere 209 yards of offense from the rest of the team. Drew Stanton made his first start in place of Carson Palmer and he was average at best and now he faces a real defensive test. Seattle has been up and down on defense, but it is still ranked No. 6 in scoring defense and Stanton has had his troubles. In two games against Seattle, he is 22-44 for 233 yards, no touchdowns, three interceptions for a 37.4 quarterback rating. Arizona has held its own in this series, but this is a different Arizona team than we have seen in the past. Going back, the Seahawks are 7-0 ATS in their last seven Thursday games while the Cardinals are 0-7 ATS in their last seven games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game. 10* (111) Seattle Seahawks |
|||||||
11-08-17 | Bruins v. Rangers -135 | Top | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 12 h 1 m | Show |
After an extremely slow start to the season where they opened 1-5-2, the Rangers have caught fire as they are 6-2 in their last eight games including four straight wins. They finished fourth in the Metropolitan Division and claimed the first Wild Card spot last season but ended up losing in the second round of the playoffs. Expectations were set high for this season, but the slow start has kept them near the bottom of the division, so this is a run they need to keep going. The power play has been a catalyst during the winning streak as the Rangers are 6-for-13 over the past four games. We won with the Bruins on Monday as they defeated Minnesota at home, but they have struggled on the road in their limited action away from home. They have played only four road games, losing three of those and they are coming off a stretch of seven of their last eight games taking place at home. That puts Boston in an unfamiliar spot tonight as this is the first time it is coming of a home win and playing the next game on the highway. The win against the Wild came without Brad Marchand, David Krejci and David Backes and they will all be out again, so the Bruins are relying on young players which is hard to ask for in a tough road environment. Going back, the Bruins are 0-8 in their last eight games following a win while the Rangers are 56-27 in their last 83 home games against teams with a road winning percentage of less than .400. 10* (54) New York Rangers |
|||||||
11-08-17 | Knicks v. Magic -5 | Top | 99-112 | Win | 100 | 10 h 39 m | Show |
We played against the Knicks last night and unfortunately, ran into a team that would end up shooting 60 percent from the floor which enabled them to come back from a 15-point deficit. It was the second straight game that the Knicks rallied from a late double-digit deficit as they were down by 19 points against the Pacers on Sunday and this magic is unlikely to continue. New York played five straight home games and has not gone on the road since October 29 and now it must do so playing on no rest. This is the first time the Knicks are playing a back-to-back going from home to the road and going back, the Knicks have lost 12 of their last 16 games when playing with no rest. Orlando has been off since Saturday where it was blown out at home against Boston which was its second straight blowout loss at Amway Center. The Magic opened the season 6-2 including a 3-0 record at home so we feel the last two games have been an aberration more than the norm. the offense was rolling with eight straight 100-point games before putting up just 83 and 88 points the last two games but now faces a below average defense. Orlando players have been stating how big of a game this is as after this, the Magic head out west for a four-game roadtrip while eight of their next 10 games are on the road. The Knicks have failed to cover both road games against winning teams this season while the Magic are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. 10* (502) Orlando Magic |
|||||||
11-08-17 | Toledo v. Ohio +4 | Top | 10-38 | Win | 100 | 12 h 14 m | Show |
This is a play on the OHIO BOBCATS for our CFB Wednesday Star Attraction. The MAC East is essentially a two-team race with Akron and Ohio sitting at the top at 4-1 and meeting next week in Akron which makes this game a big one for the Bobcats. They are coming off a win last week against Miami which was their third straight win so they bring positive momentum into this possible MAC Championship preview. The only loss in the conference came against Central Michigan by three points despite them winning the yardage battle with turnovers and special teams miscues being the difference. Toledo has won five straight games and its only loss on the season came against the Miami Hurricanes. After its win over Northern Illinois last week, it separated itself from the rest of the pack and because of the head-to-head tiebreaker, the Rockets can still lose a game and represent the MAC West in the championship game. Ohio averages 41.2 ppg and Toledo averages 39 ppg and these are the highest-scoring teams in the league and have comparable defenses, as the Bobcats allow 25.7 ppg and the Rockets allow 24.4 ppg. Toledo quarterback Logan Woodside has passed for 2,656 yards 19 TD/2 INT. The Bobcats Nathan Rourke has been special as well, passing for 1,504 yards, 13 TD/3 INT, and rushing for 16 touchdowns so these two are also very comparable. They have played similar strength of schedules so when everything lines up like this, the underdog is worthy of a long look, especially a home underdog. The line has come down from opening but we are still over the key number of three as of Tuesday afternoon. The Rockets are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game while the Bobcats are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. 10* (108) Ohio Bobcats |
|||||||
11-07-17 | 76ers v. Jazz -6.5 | Top | 104-97 | Loss | -103 | 11 h 41 m | Show |
The Sixers have turned their season around with four straight wins after a 1-4 start and this is no doubt a team on the rise. Ben Simmons is a future star in this league as he is averaging close to a triple double while Joel Embiid is a horse underneath. Embiid will be out tonight as he is resting, and this is just the second game he has missed this season, the first resulting in a 34-poinbt loss at Toronto. In addition to the four straight wins, the Sixers have covered their last six games including all three on the road that were also straight up victories. It has been an average start to the season for Utah as it is 5-5 and the venue has played an important role as the home team is 9-1 in its 10 games. The Jazz have dropped two straight games including a 27-point loss in their last game at Houston and prior to that, it was a nine-point home loss against Toronto. The offensive cohesion has been an issue as point guard Ricky Rubio is still trying to get the chemistry going but it has been progressing of late as they have scored 100 or more points in four straight games. Now Utah faces a Sixers team that is allowing opposing teams to average 108.6 ppg so the Jazz can keep the offense rolling and going back, they are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. 10* (714) Utah Jazz |
|||||||
11-07-17 | Akron v. Miami-OH -6.5 | Top | 14-24 | Win | 100 | 12 h 28 m | Show |
This is a play on the MIAMI REDHAWKS for our CFB Tuesday Enforcer. It is now or never for the RedHawks as they are now 3-6 and must won out to get back to a bowl game. They are coming off a loss at Ohio last week and despite winning the yardage battle in their last four games, they have gone just 1-3 over this stretch. Getting to six wins is very doable for Miami as it hosts Eastern Michigan next week and concludes the regular season at Ball St., so all its difficult games are out of the way. The RedHawks are +27 ypg on the season in yardage differential and they certainly know what is at stake tonight. Akron is the biggest fraud in the MAC as its 5-4 is as deceiving as it gets. The Zips go into their game at Miami ranked 10th in the 12-team Mid-American Conference in scoring, 11th in total and rushing offense, average time of possession and total defense and last in passing defense, field-goal percentage and punt-return average. They have been outgained in seven of eight games against FBS teams and the only game they won the yardage battle came against 2-7 Ball St. and that was by only seven yards. The last two wins for Akron were by a point each despite getting outgained by 211 and 87 yards in those games so it is hard to believe the Zips cane become bowl eligible with one more win. The Miami seniors have never defeated Akron including a 22-pont loss last season so there will be extra motivation tonight although that really is not needed. The RedHawks are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game while the Zips are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. 10* (102) Miami RedHawks |
|||||||
11-07-17 | Hornets +1 v. Knicks | Top | 113-118 | Loss | -113 | 9 h 12 m | Show |
The Knicks have been one of the big surprises in the NBA this season as they are off to a 5-4 start with wins in five of their last six games after opening 0-3. We are not sure of this team yet as it has been a one man show during this stretch as Kristaps Porzingis has averaged 32.7 ppg during this recent six-game stretch. Enes Kanter has been a good addition at center but after that, it is a bunch of role players with the majority that are having trouble shooting the ball. This is only the third time New York has been favored this season with the first two coming against Brooklyn and Phoenix and Charlotte is much better than those two teams. The Hornets have lost two straight games after a three-game winning streak and the two recent losses came against Minnesota and San Antonio. They are just 1-4 on the road but the other two losses came at Detroit which was playing its first game in its new downtown arena and the other came at Milwaukee. Charlotte has played the No. 6 ranked schedule in the NBA with eight of 10 games coming against top 16 teams, where the Knicks are not. The Hornets are 4-1 ATS in their last five games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points while the Knicks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. 10* (709) Charlotte Hornets |
|||||||
11-07-17 | Panthers v. Hurricanes -145 | Top | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 11 h 59 m | Show |
Florida and Carolina come into Tuesday on similar runs and we give the edge to the home team based on scheduling situations. The Panthers and Hurricanes have both lost four straight games and we need to figure which team is more apt to snap that skid and we will be going the latter. Carolina is coming off a two-game roadtrip which capped the four-game slide including a bad loss against Arizona in a shootout. That was the first bad loss of the season however as the first seven losses came against teams that will likely be in the playoffs as is the case with their four wins. The Hurricanes have lost four straight home games, three by one goal and the other coming against Toronto. This could be the time for the Hurricanes to crank up some offense as the Panthers have allowed five or more goals in three of their past five games as part of an NHL-worst defense that allows 4.2 gpg. All four of their losses during this streak came at home so they are in a much more difficult spot here with their 1-4 record although that one victory was an impressive one over Washington. Florida has allowed 4.5 gpg in those four road losses and overall, three of the worst nine goalies in the NHL reside in Florida with Roberto Luongo likely getting the start tonight. Despite the rough start for Carolina, it has a +82-shot differential which is third best in the league. 10* (6) Carolina Hurricanes |
|||||||
11-07-17 | Pelicans v. Pacers -1 | Top | 117-112 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 42 m | Show |
Indiana was riding high with a three-game winning including a win at Cleveland but failed to keep the momentum going as it lost its next two games in Philadelphia and New York. Both of those teams have been playing well though but are definitely overachieving on a season level so now the Pacers need to take care of business at home before they hit the road for two more games. Indiana is 3-1 at home and it has gotten an offensive boost from Victor Oladipo and has Myles Turner back who missed seven games with a neck injury. New Orleans has won two straight games, both coming on the road at Dallas and Chicago which are two of the three worst teams in the league. The Pelicans are 5-5 overall and while they also possess a win over Cleveland, the four other wins have come against teams that will not be tasting the playoffs this season. With the recent opposite runs and the Western Conference vs. the Eastern Conference, we are catching a short number with Indiana. The Pacers are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games against teams with a winning road record while the Pelicans are 2-5 ATS in their last seven road games against teams with a winning home record. While it is too early in the season to talk about must win games, but this is a very important early season game for the Pacers. 10* (706) Indiana Pacers |
|||||||
11-06-17 | Lions v. Packers +3 | Top | 30-17 | Loss | -115 | 14 h 42 m | Show |
This is a play on the GREEN BAY PACKERS for our NFL Monday Primetime play. The Packers have dropped two straight games, one with Brett Hundley taking over for Arron Rodgers and the other with Hundley starting for Rodgers. Green Bay now hopes to remain over .500 and keep pace with the Vikings in the NFC North and are once again catching points at home. We played on the Packers two weeks ago when they faced the Saints and a late touchdown by New Orleans prevented the cover. They are in a good spot this week as they are coming off their bye week and while that means not a ton more practice time for Hundley, any additional amount is important as is the added preparation time. Detroit is on a similar run as it has lost three straight games including a home loss to Pittsburgh last Sunday night. Now the Lions go from the rare situation of being a home underdog to a road favorite which is an aggressive move. This is not a good role they are in as going back to 2013 and not counting Week 17 when starters have rested, Detroit is 0-6 ATS as road favorites, losing five of those games outright. Green Bay has been favored by six points or more in every home series meeting since 2012 so the linesmakers have adjusted the number by eight points with the Rodgers absence and that is too big of a move even what his presence means to the team. Going back, the Lions are 1-7 ATS in their last eight games against teams with a winning record while the Packers are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. 10* (474) Green Bay Packers |
|||||||
11-06-17 | Wild v. Bruins -125 | Top | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 10 h 60 m | Show |
Boston concludes its three-game homestand after splitting the first two games and looks to remain over .500 for the season. The Bruins are sitting in fifth place in the Atlantic Division with 13 points and this is a big game following a loss to Washington and six of their next seven games taking place on the road. Boston is 4-2-2 at home and going back, the Bruins are 10-2 in their last 12 home games against teams with a losing road record. Minnesota is coming off a six-game homestand where it went 3-3 including a 2-0 loss in the finale against Chicago. This is the first road game since October 21where the Wild are 2-2-1 and the game commences a four-game roadtrip that also takes them to Toronto, Montreal and Philadelphia. The Wild have had to endure some early season injuries which has hurt them in the offensive zone as their depth is a big problem. As mentioned, the Wild were shutout in their last game and they are 4-12 in their last 16 games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game. Boston will be out for some revenge as well as it got swept last season in the two-game series and did not score a goal in doing, losing by a combined 6-0. 10* (54) Boston Bruins |
|||||||
11-05-17 | Chiefs v. Cowboys -2 | Top | 17-28 | Win | 100 | 49 h 21 m | Show |
This line has been fluctuating all week and it is now finally settling in as the Ezekiel Elliott news has become official that he will be able to suit up this weekend as his suspension has been delayed yet again. Dallas has won two straight games on the road and it will be out to snap a two-game losing streak at home where it lost to Green Bay by four points and Los Angeles by five points. The Cowboys won the yardage battle in all four of these games, so they are playing at a high level as they try to keep pace with the Eagles in the NFC East. The offense is firing on all cylinders as they have averaged 33.5 ppg over this four-game stretch and they can keep that going this week in facing the No. 30 ranked defense in the NFL. Overall, Dallas is ranked No. 8 in offense and No. 5 in scoring offense. Kansas City rebounded from a two-game slide with a win over Denver last Monday and while it sounds like a broken record, they were outgained once again, making it three straight games they have been outyarded. On the season, Kansas City is getting outgained by 15 ypg which is not much but a 6-2 team that is getting outgained is a concern which includes three wins where they were outyarded. Dallas meanwhile is outgaining opponents by 45 ypg and it has won the yardage battle in all three home games. Coming off a pair of divisional games and with a bye on deck puts the Chiefs in a tough spot. Additionally, it is a short week for the Chiefs and they are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game. The Cowboys are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game. 10* (470) Dallas Cowboys |
|||||||
11-05-17 | Cardinals v. 49ers +2.5 | Top | 20-10 | Loss | -105 | 49 h 2 m | Show |
The Cardinals are playing their first game with Drew Stanton as the starting quarterback after Carson Palmer was lost for the season in a 33-0 loss to the Rams in London. Arizona did have an advantage of having its bye week to get Stanton working with the first team but because of the new CBA, it did not amount to much more practice time. The Cardinals are now 3-4 on the season and they trail the Seahawks and Rams by two games, so things are looking bleak at this point. Last season, the Cardinals were one of only two teams in the NFL, New England being the other, that finished in the top 10 in both total offense and total defense. This season, they are ranked No. 16 and No. 24 in total offense and defense respectively showing how much they have fallen. The 49ers have fallen as well as after a 2-14 season last year, they are off to the first 0-8 start in franchise history which says a lot as there have been some lean years in San Francisco. They have played better than the record shows as they have five losses by three points or less and coming off a pair of blowout losses against two elite teams puts them in a great spot returning home. San Francisco will also be out for some payback following an overtime loss in Arizona last month as they took a lead with a field goal but allowed a Palmer touchdown pass with just 32 second left in the extra session. That was the fifth straight win for Arizona in this series, but this is the most watered-down Cardinals team over this stretch. The Cardinals are 3-14 ATS in their last 17 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game while the 49ers have covered six straight divisional games. 10* (466) San Francisco 49ers |
|||||||
11-05-17 | Redskins +8 v. Seahawks | Top | 17-14 | Win | 100 | 49 h 1 m | Show |
The Seahawks were involved in an epic game last week against Houston as they pulled out a 41-38 win with a touchdown pass with just 21 seconds remaining. That was just their third lead in the game and they were outrushed for the fourth time in seven games. Seattle is tied with Los Angeles atop the NFC West thanks to four straight wins and while it is 3-0 at home, two of those victories were by three points and the only blowout win came against 2-6 Indianapolis which was not decided until the fourth quarter. The typically stingy defense has been exposed on occasion this season and it comes in ranked No. 17 in the NFL while now facing another offense that can take advantage. Additionally, Seattle is almost certain to be without Safety Earl Thomas. Washington has dropped two straight games to fall to 3-4 and it cannot afford many more slipups as it is a game and a half out of the final Wild Card spot with six other teams battling for the final spot. The Redskins have failed to cover their last four games which has inflated this line that has gone over a touchdown in some places. This game will add to the difficult schedule the Redskins have endured thus far which is currently No. 5 in the league compared to the Seahawks which have played the No. 29 schedule in the NFL. While the Seattle defense has been underachieving, the Washington defense has been a solid unit as it is ranked No. 12 in the league overall and it has good balance, being ranked No. 13 both against the rush and the pass. The Redskins are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 road games while the Seahawks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win. 10* (467) Washington Redskins |
|||||||
11-05-17 | Heat v. Clippers -5 | Top | 104-101 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 17 m | Show |
After a 4-0 start to the season, the Clippers have dropped three of their last four games and are a game behind the Warriors in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 113-104 loss against Memphis yesterday afternoon and this will be their first back-to-back of the season. This is a big game after that loss as up next for the Clippers, eight of nine on the road, starting with a couple of Western Conference heavyweights in San Antonio and Oklahoma City. Miami fell to 3-5 on the season after a loss at Denver on Friday and this is a team that lacks cohesiveness. There already have been four lineups over these first eight games, with only one used for as many as three and that grouping 0-3. Friday night, it added up to a lack of continuity, the Heat closing with 22 turnovers, now with 19 or more in four of the past six games. Miami began this season by scoring 100 or more points in three of four games, but has since been held to 97 or fewer in three of four, losing three of those games. The Clippers are a perfect 3-0 ATS this season against teams with losing records while Miami is 1-3 ATS against teams with winning records while going 0-3-1 ATS in its four games following a loss. 10* (704) Los Angeles Clippers |
|||||||
11-05-17 | Broncos +8 v. Eagles | Top | 23-51 | Loss | -115 | 46 h 47 m | Show |
This is a play on the DENVER BRONCOS for our NFL Game of the Week. The Eagles have won six straight games and have a one game lead over Minnesota for the best record in the NFC. They have covered five straight games as well, but they are in a difficult scheduling spot here with this being their third straight home game. Some people may seem that as an advantage, but it is not especially coming off consecutive wins in the first two as the third game can make a team lethargic as well as inflate lines. We expect the former to happen and the latter has happened with this number tipping over a touchdown. Not to mention the fact that Philadelphia has a bye next week which is another sign of a possible letdown. Denver meanwhile has lost three straight games, the last two coming on the road making this its third straight road game which is a good thing here. The Broncos will have a sense of urgency after losing to the Chargers and Chiefs on the road and because of the three straight losses, people are writing them off as being a fraud. Denver is making a change at quarterback and while it is Brock Osweiler, a change can only be a good thing at this point as the Broncos have scored only 29 points during their losing streak. The defense continues to hold its own however and gives the team a chance to win and that is proven by the fact Denver has outgained every opponent this season, the only team in the NFL that can say that. The Broncos are outgaining opponents by over 80 ypg compared to 44.7 ypg for the Eagles and Denver has played the harder schedule, No. 10 versus No. 26 for Philadelphia. The Eagles are 1-5 ATS in their last six home games against teams with a losing road record while the Broncos are 4-1 ATS in their last five games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game. 10* (451) Denver Broncos |
|||||||
11-04-17 | Central Florida v. SMU +14.5 | Top | 31-24 | Win | 100 | 50 h 53 m | Show |
This is a play on the SMU MUSTANGS for our CFB Saturday Enforcer. SMU is going bowling for the first time since 2012 following its win over Tulsa last week as the turnaround by head coach Chad Morris is reaching its peak. The Mustangs have only two losses this season, one against TCU in a game they were leading late in the first half and the other against Houston on the road despite winning the yardage battle by 81 yards. They are 5-0 at home on the season and this will be the biggest test without a doubt, but the line is out of whack based on the opposition. The Mustangs are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. UCF has been one of the top betting teams this season as it is 5-1-1 ATS and has yet to lose a cover against a team from the FBS as they have been blowing teams out. The Knights did have a push against Navy as they won by 10 points in what was the least dominated game of the season. Now they are on the road again and favored by more points against what we feel is a better team as the adjustments continue to be made to try and defer the betting public. UCF has the top scoring offense in the country, but they have played an extremely weak schedule and SMU is not far behind as it is ranked No. 9 in total offense and scoring offense. This total is set at 75 so offensive fireworks are expected and that favors the underdog when both teams are equal since the Mustangs can keep up. UCF is No. 18 in the first edition of the CFP Rankings showing how the non-quality wins have not been worth much. 10* (376) SMU Mustangs |
|||||||
11-04-17 | Blue Jackets v. Lightning -128 | Top | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 5 h 4 m | Show |
Tampa Bay opened the season 6-0 at home but lost to Anaheim 4-1 and most recently in its last game to the Rangers in overtime so the Lightning will be out to snap a two-game slide at Amalie Arena. Despite losses in two of their last three games, the Lightning still have a four-point lead in the Eastern Conference and their +16-scoring differential is best in the conference. Going back, they are 13-3 in their last 16 games after allowing two goals or less in their previous game including a 4-1 record this season. Columbus has won two straight games including a 7-3 at Florida on Thursday and is now tied with New Jersey in the Metropolitan Division with 18 points. The Blue Jackets have been solid on the road with a 4-2 record but the best victory was against Winnipeg and they have struggled against the top teams in the league. They are 3-4 against the top ten in power rankings compared to 6-0 against the teams outside the top ten. Going back, the Blue Jackets are 4-13 in their last 17 games against teams with a winning record. The Lightning should be a little extra fired up after getting swept at home by Columbus last season. 10* (54) Tampa Bay Lightning |
|||||||
11-04-17 | South Carolina +23.5 v. Georgia | Top | 10-24 | Win | 100 | 47 h 35 m | Show |
This is a play on the SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS for our SEC Game of the Year. South Carolina became bowl eligible with its win over Vanderbilt last week, its third straight victory to improve to 6-2 on the season. The Gamecocks lost to Texas A&M by a touchdown and lost to Kentucky despite winning the yardage battle and are guaranteed a bowl game for a second straight season following a miserable 3-9 record in 2015 when it went through two coaches. Will Muschamp is doing a great job in his second season and he will have his team ready in wanting to defeat his alma mater where he played from 1991-1994. South Carolina is 4-0-1 ATS as an underdog this season and is by far catching its biggest number of the season. Georgia plays its first game at the No. 1 team in the CFP Rankings, so it could be feeling the pressure. The Bulldogs have covered six of seven games against FBS opponents, so they have been steamrolling teams, but this will be a test. In their last home game, they were favored by 28.5 points against Missouri which is 3-5 including 0-4 in the SEC and now Georgia is favored by only 4.5 points less against a team that is much better than what that variance is saying. The Bulldogs know every game counts but coming off a win over rival Florida with a game against rival Auburn on deck puts them in a tough spot because getting up for three straight games is tough. They are coming off a huge defensive effort, but the Bulldogs are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. This is the best defense Georgia has seen in six weeks so look for the offense to not be as efficient. 10* (371) South Carolina Gamecocks |
|||||||
11-04-17 | Ohio State v. Iowa +18 | Top | 24-55 | Win | 100 | 46 h 26 m | Show |
Ohio St. is coming off a comeback for the ages as it rallied late to take out Penn St. and get right back into the Big Ten race and CFP chase. The Buckeyes did struggle to move the ball with consistency until their final two drives and that was only their second victory of the season against a team with a winning record, Army being the other. Ohio St. has outgained every opponent since its loss to Oklahoma by at least 240 yards, so they are playing at a high level but coming off that victory puts the Buckeyes in a very vulnerable spot, especially going on the road with a bulls-eye on its back. The Big Ten East could come down to next week should Michigan St. win since Ohio St. hosts the Spartans next Saturday. The Buckeyes are 1-5 ATS in their last six games against teams with a winning record. Iowa bounced back last week with a win over Minnesota following an overtime loss at northwestern the previous week. The Hawkeyes are 5-3 with all three losses by a touchdown or less including a two-point loss to Penn St. at home despite getting outgained by 306 yards. They have been outgained most of the time this season but because of ball control, they are keeping games close so while they rarely blow teams out, they do not get blown out either. The defense allowed 18.8 ppg last season and they have improved this season, allowing 17.4 ppg which is No. 12 in the nation. Iowa is 14-7-2 as a home dog under head coach Kirk Ferentz including 9-4 ATS when getting more than a touchdown. Additionally, the Hawkeyes are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. 10* (336) Iowa Hawkeyes |
|||||||
11-04-17 | Georgia Tech v. Virginia +10 | Top | 36-40 | Win | 100 | 46 h 45 m | Show |
The Cavaliers have killed us the last two weeks as they got thumped by Boston College both on the field and on the scoreboard and last week, they outplayed Pittsburgh but ended up 1-5 on fourth down and had a punt returned against them for a touchdown. Now that they have lost two in a row, no one will want to touch them, but we will be backing them here as the line is overinflated. Virginia needs one win to become bowl eligible and is catching Georgia Tech at a very good time to get it done here and it might have to. The Cavaliers remaining schedule after this is brutal with games against Louisville, Miami and Virginia Tech so the urgency will be seen on Saturday. We played against Georgia Tech last week and we had the cover lined up, but the Yellow Jackets scored a late touchdown to grab the push. Now they are playing their third road game over their last four games and despite getting outgained by 200 and 198 yards in those first two road games, they go from road underdogs both times to a double-digit road favorite. It was the third loss for Georgia Tech last week and those are sometimes the worst as it takes them out of any major bowl consideration and while knowing regular season double-digit wins will not be achieved for a third straight season. The offense was shut down last week and while the defense will be less resistant this week, the Yellow Jackets are 0-4 ATS in their last four games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. The line may say Virginia cannot win but it certainly can and going back, it is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games as home dog. 10* (348) Virginia Cavaliers |
|||||||
11-04-17 | Rice v. UAB -10.5 | Top | 21-52 | Win | 100 | 46 h 44 m | Show |
This is one of the best college football stories that not many have heard yet. UAB gave up football after the 2014 season as there was no money or success as the Blazers went through the motions for year, having gone to only one bowl game in the history of the program in 2004. The football program was reinstated last year although they did not put a team on the field until this season and it has been a huge success. A loss at Ball St. by 20 was did not look good but UAB outgained the Cardinals by 119 total yards but was undone by turnovers and special teams. The Blazers lost at North Texas by only three points and lost at Charlotte by a point in overtime to account for their only other losses. With the victory at Southern Mississippi last week, UAB is a win away from bowl eligibility and after finishing 6-6 in 2014 and not getting an invite, a 6-6 finish this year will guarantee them an invite. One team that will not be bowling this year is Rice. The Owls lost at Louisiana Tech last week to fall to 1-7 and be officially eliminated from the postseason. This was a surprise to many as the Owls were expected to bounce back from an injury plagued season in 2016 where they went 3-9 but that has not been the case. It has been a tough run as Rice is 5-20 over its last 25 games dating back to midway of the 2015 season. While Rice has seen several starters return in recent weeks, the injury bug has crept back as leading rusher Emmanuel Esukpa is expected to be out under concussion protocol. The Owls are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games against teams with a winning home record. 10* (396) UAB Blazers |
|||||||
11-04-17 | Penn State v. Michigan State +9.5 | Top | 24-27 | Win | 100 | 43 h 58 m | Show |
This is a play on the MICHIGAN ST. SPARTANS for our CFB Saturday Afternoon Dominator. Michigan St. has been good to us this season as the Spartans have covered on three different occasions and are now in one of their best spots on the season. They are coming off a loss at Northwestern last week in overtime despite outgaining the Wildcats by 108 total yards. While that was a tough loss, Michigan St. is still in contention for the Big Ten Championship as a win here and a win over Ohio St. next week puts them in first place alone with the head-to-head tiebreaker in hand. The offense remains inconsistent, but the Spartans defense is underrated as it is No. 8 in the nation and they allowed more than 17 points in regulation only twice in eight games. While the meeting last season was meaningless, Michigan St. has not forgotten the 45-12 loss last year in the season finale, its worst loss of the season. The Spartans have covered seven of their last eight home games. Penn St. is coming off an epic collapse last week as it blew an 11-point lead with less than five minutes remaining and likely took away at a chance in the CFP. The Nittany Lions are ranked No. 7 and will need some help to get back into contention but it is not looking good and the loss last week was deflating which makes this bounce back game a challenge. Being favored on the road here is not a surprise but being favored by this much is a surprise and Michigan St. has thrived by going 5-0 ATS as a home underdog since 2010. Additionally, the Nittany Lions are 1-8-2 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss. 10* (416) Michigan St. Spartans |
|||||||
11-04-17 | Wisconsin v. Indiana +14 | Top | 45-17 | Loss | -110 | 43 h 50 m | Show |
This is a play on the INDIANA HOOSIERS for our CFB Saturday Star Attraction. It has been a tough season for Indiana but not because it has played bad. The Hoosiers stayed with Ohio St. for a half in their season opener and their last three losses have been brutal. They lost to Michigan in overtime, they were leading Michigan St. for most of the game two weeks ago and last week, they lost by three points at Maryland in a game they led for most of it and outgained the Terrapins by 138 yards. Indiana is now 3-5 so it must win three of its last four games to become bowl eligible and while the last three games are all winnable, this one would go a long way. The quarterback situation is up in the air as Peyton Ramsey is questionable but Richard Lagow has played a bunch and has comparable numbers based on ratio. The Hoosiers are 14-6-2 ATS in their last 22 home games against teams with a winning road record. Wisconsin is No. 9 in the first CFP Rankings and while it feels disrespected, this is where it deserves to be. The Badgers have played absolutely no one as their best win came against Northwestern as their overall schedule is the weakest in the Big Ten. They are coming off a 14-point win at Illinois which is the lowest ranked team in the conference and while the defense has been shutting all teams down, their own offense will be facing a very unrated defense as Indiana is No. 6 in the conference in yppl allowed. Wisconsin has dominated this series with nine straight wins and four straight covers, but this is the first meeting since 2013 when Indiana was horrible. The outright upset would not shock many people. 10* (368) Indiana Hoosiers |
|||||||
11-03-17 | Hornets v. Spurs -3 | Top | 101-108 | Win | 100 | 12 h 32 m | Show |
We lost with the Spurs last night as San Antonio had the game in control as it built a 19-point lead, but the Warriors went on one of their patented runs to win by 20 points. San Antonio has now lost four straight games, and this is the first time the Spurs have lost four games in a row since February 2015. Last year, the Spurs didn't suffer their fourth loss until the 18th game so it is clear that they are not the typical Spurs team we are accustomed to. This is being taken into consideration with the line however as they are a short favorite tonight, and this is the lowest they have been favored by during their 10-game home winning streak against Charlotte. The Hornets meanwhile have won three straight games including a win over Milwaukee in their last game as the offense kept it going by scoring a season high 126 points. This sounds like bad news for San Antonio as its typical strong defense has been anything but during this losing skid, but we figure both revert to the mean. Charlotte has just one road win on the season and has covered only one time in its last six road games going back to last season. With the Spurs being as bad as they have been defensively over the last few games, a strong showing on the glass could go a long way in quelling the ills that have cost the Spurs on the defensive end over the last four games. 10* (714) San Antonio Spurs |
|||||||
11-03-17 | Marshall +7.5 v. Florida Atlantic | Top | 25-30 | Win | 100 | 30 h 10 m | Show |
It has been a huge turnaround for Florida Atlantic as after a 1-3 start, it has won four straight games and sits in first place in the C-USA East Division. The Owls have won all four of these games by at least 14 points and while they dominated two of those on the stats sheet, they were outgained by Middle Tennessee St. and Western Kentucky, so the results have been mixed. The mix of Lane Kiffin and Kendal Briles has woken up an offense that struggled the first couple games, but things will not be as easy on Friday. They are laying a big number this week against what many still consider the best team in the conference and a preseason favorite coming in. Marshall is coming off a clunker as it lost to Florida International last week by 11 points as a 14.5-point favorite as it was clearly not focused. The Thundering Herd lost the turnover battle 3-0 and fell behind 35-7 before trying to make a charge. They outgained the Panthers by 104 total yards, so it was a game they should have had but there could have been a lookahead to this one. Marshall has outgained each of its last six opponents thanks to a defense that has led the way as it is ranked No. 24 in total defense and No. 15 in scoring defense. The Owls meanwhile has a defense that is ranked No. 94 overall and this time of year is when the defenses tend to rule the games, especially of meaning like this. A win would leapfrog the Thundering Herd over the Owls and would likely control their own destiny with FAU and FIU still having to play each other. Going back, the Herd are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game while the Owls are 4-13-1 ATS in their last 18 home games. 10*(317) Marshall Thundering Herd |
|||||||
11-02-17 | Idaho +18 v. Troy | Top | 21-24 | Win | 100 | 31 h 37 m | Show |
This is a play on the IDAHO VANDALS for our CFB Thursday Enforcer. Once Idaho found out it was going to be relegated to the FCS starting 2018, the team made decided to try and go out in a big way. Last season, the Vandals went 9-4 including a bowl win over Colorado St. and they were going for a repeat this season in their final year as an FBS member. It has not been a great season as they are 3-5 but most of those losses have been very close, and they are getting a monster number here and it is actually the biggest of the season. Idaho needs three wins to become bowl eligible and even though the last three games are all winnable, two are on the road so an upset here would go a long way. That is why we will see a full out effort from the Vandals. Troy is a game out of first place in the Sun Belt Conference behind Arkansas St. and Appalachian St. so there is plenty of motivation for the Trojans as well. They became bowl eligible with a win last week against Georgia Southern, but they again failed to cover a big number and are now 2-5-1 ATS on the season including a 1-5 ATS record as a favorite. The victory over LSU has skewed their numbers as the public has not forgotten that victory. Additionally, they have failed to cover a game at home in four chances as this is due to being overvalued and going back, they are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 home games. The Idaho defense has had its struggles in some areas, but forcing offenses into negative plays is not one as the Vandals have registered 58 tackles for loss. As a comparison, the Troy defense which is ranked No. 21 in the country, has generated 61 tackles for loss so a solid effort from the Idaho stop unit could play a big role in the cover here. 10* (315) Idaho Vandals |
|||||||
11-02-17 | Bills v. Jets +3.5 | Top | 21-34 | Win | 100 | 31 h 45 m | Show |
This is a play on the NEW YORK JETS for our NFL Thursday Primetime Play. Buffalo is the talk of the NFL right now as it is 5-2 which is tied for its best start since 1999 and the playoffs are looking realistic in what has turned into a weak AFC. The Bills bolstered their offense right at the trade deadline with the acquisition of Kelvin Benjamin from Carolina which shows that they are taking this good start for real. They are road favorites this week because of the perceived opponent and not because they have succeeded much on the road as they are 1-2 with the win being over Atlanta. On paper, that looks like a great victory, but the Falcons are struggling right now. Overall, the Bills have been outgained in their last six games, so they have been fortunate along the way. The Jets have been playing well despite three straight losses as those have come by an average of five ppg which came after a surprising three-game winning streak. New York lost the first meeting in Buffalo by nine points as it was outgained 408-214 so while the game itself was not close, it was the first game of the season and the revamped roster has not played together but those players are now in sync which has resulted in a run of competitive games. Part of the reason for success by Buffalo is that it leads the NFL in turnover margin at +14 with its 3 giveaways the fewest and 17 takeaways tied for the most. This cannot last, and it has skewed its numbers as it is No. in scoring defense but just No. 17 in total defense while sitting only No. 25 in total offense. The public will be on the Bills, but we will take the live home dog. 10* (308) New York Jets |
|||||||
11-02-17 | Warriors v. Spurs +7.5 | Top | 112-92 | Loss | -115 | 12 h 34 m | Show |
The Spurs opened the season 4-0 including a win at Miami to open a four-game roadtrip but it did not end well as they dropped the final three games including a pair of blowout losses against Orlando and Boston. The offense has been nowhere to be found as San Antonio has averaged just 91.7 ppg after putting up an average of 103 ppg during the four-game winning streak. The Spurs clearly miss Kawhi Leonard who has yet to play this season and since he went down in the Western Conference Finals last season, they are 4-7 without him counting the game he went down when they were outscored by 27 points. San Antonio will be very aggressive and want nothing more than to avenge that four-game sweep last May. Golden St. is coming off a win against the Clippers on Monday which was its best and most complete game of the season. Statistically, the Warriors remain the highest-scoring team in the NBA, averaging 121 ppg, six points better than the past two seasons. However, opponents are averaging 114.1 ppg which is 10 points more than last season, so the Spurs can get out of that offensive funk. LaMarcus Aldridge has stepped up after a poor start in San Antonio as he is averaging 23.6 ppg and 8.4 rpg while shooting almost 50 percent from the floor. The Warriors are 0-4 ATS this season after a win and have just one cover against a team with a winning record. 10* (502) San Antonio Spurs |
|||||||
11-02-17 | Islanders v. Capitals -130 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 9 h 45 m | Show |
It has been a horrible start to the season for Washington as it sits in sixth place in the Metropolitan Division with 11 points and is currently sitting on the outside looking in for playoff contention. The Capitals are coming off a 1-2 roadtrip and have dropped seven of their last 10 games overall including three straight losses at home so it is time to put together a big effort after being off since Sunday. They have struggled against the better teams as they are one of only two teams that has not defeated a team ranked within the top 16 but that finally changes. The Islanders have won two straight games and five of their last six as the offense has been in fire, averaging 5.0 gpg over this six-game stretch. This may seem like a real problem for the Capitals as they have a 3.37 GAA but the defensive numbers are skewed for Washington based on the goaltending. Braden Holtby has held his own in goal as he has a 2.75 GAA and .919 save percentage while going 5-3. His backup is Philipp Grubauer who has posted a 4.08 GAA and .876 save percentage, both of which are fourth worst in the league. Holtby is getting the start tonight and he is 12-3-3 with a 2.28 GAA versus New York. This is the first time in nearly four years, since Nov. 20-29, 2013, that the Capitals have gone three straight home games without collecting so much as a point. 10* (54) Washington Capitals |
|||||||
11-01-17 | Devils v. Canucks -119 | Top | 2-0 | Loss | -119 | 11 h 48 m | Show |
New Jersey sits atop the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference, tied with Columbus with 16 points. The Devils have won two straight games and are coming off a three-game homestand but hitting the road has not been an issue as New Jersey is 4-0 on the highway, the only team that has yet to lose a road game. While they have been winning, they have been winning clutch as each of the Devils last five wins have come by just one goal with three of those coming in overtime or in a shootout. They are just +.7 in scoring per game differential and are getting outshot on the season by over four shots per game. Despite the winning now, the Devils are 17-37 in their last 54 road games against teams with a home winning percentage of less than .400. Vancouver had its four-game winning streak snapped with a 2-1 overtime loss against Dallas. The Canucks got off to an expected slow start, losing four of its first six games but the offense has been able to find its groove to help what has been a stout defense. Vancouver is allowing just 2.36 GPG which is third lowest in the NHL while projected starting goalie Jacob Markstrom is No. 11 in the league with a 2.40 GAA. Anders Nilsson has been even better in four starts so whoever gets the call is fine. Brock Boeser, the Canucks leading scorer, returns to the lineup after sitting out the Monday contest with a sore foot that resulted from a blocked shot against the Capitals. 10* (6) Vancouver Canucks |
|||||||
11-01-17 | Central Michigan v. Western Michigan UNDER 47 | Top | 35-28 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 31 m | Show |
This is a play on the CENTRAL MICHIGAN/WESTERN MICHIGAN UNDER for our CFB Wednesday Total Dominator. The MAC continues its weeknight run on Wednesday with rivals Central and Western squaring off with the loser out of the MAC West race. We are expecting a grind it out type of game which is something this series has not seen over the years. The Broncos will be without quarterback Jon Wassink who broke his collarbone last game and they will be starting Reece Goddard who has thrown three career passes. To say they will be about ball control is an understatement as we will see a heavy dose of the run, even more than usual which burns clock. Western has rushed for 2,018 yards as a team, led by Jarvion Franklin's 80.2 ypg and seven total touchdowns. The Chippewas are coming off a 56-9 victory at Ball St. during which everything seemed to fall their way as they put up 256 yards rushing, a season high, and the defense held the Cardinals to 208 total yards, the season low for a Chippewas opponent. That defense will have to step up again and because of the quarterback change, they will have a better idea of what is coming. Western Michigan is allowing 385.6 ypg on defense with a lot of those yards coming early in the season. The Broncos have allowed an average of 15.8 ppg over their last five games in regulation as we threw out the overtime points in that crazy Buffalo game and we can expect this defense to come up strong against an inconsistent Central Michigan offense. While the Chippewas put up 56 points last week, they averaged 15 ppg in their previous five games. Central Michigan has gone under in 11 of its last 12 games against winning teams while the under is 5-1 in the Broncos last six games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. 10* Under (305) Central Michigan Chippewas/(306) Western Michigan Broncos |
|||||||
11-01-17 | Kings +13 v. Celtics | Top | 86-113 | Loss | -102 | 10 h 45 m | Show |
The Kings fell flat last night as they lost in Indiana by 18 points in a game they never led and trailed by as many as 28. The game itself should have been closer as Sacramento and Indiana shot nearly identical from the floor but the Kings were just 2-14 from long range while the Pacers were 12-29 so that was clearly the difference. The Kings look to bounce back in a hurry as this will be their second back-to-back and while they lost the second game the first time around, that followed a win the previous night. Sacramento is on a 0-5 ATS run which is one streak to fade and the Celtics are on a perfect 5-0 ATS which gives us another significant streak to go against. Boston has won all five of those games outright after a 0-2 and this includes an impressive home win over San Antonio in its last game and there is a game at Oklahoma City on deck which puts them in a tough spot that will be difficult to get up for. This has been a problem in the past as the Celtics are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games against teams with a winning percentage below .400. the new look Celtics seem to be coming together now but are now laying their biggest number of the season, six and a half points higher than their previous high. 10* (709) Sacramento Kings |
|||||||
11-01-17 | Bucks +3.5 v. Hornets | Top | 121-126 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 18 m | Show |
Milwaukee fell to 4-3 with a loss last night against Oklahoma City and all three of those losses have come against the top teams in the league with the other two coming against Boston and Cleveland. The Bucks have won both road games this year and while the win over Atlanta means little, a win over the Celtics was solid. Milwaukee won the first meeting at home by nine points as a seven-point favorite and now it is getting 3.5 points as of Monday morning which is a 10.5-point swing which is too much as the typical line swing based on venue switch is six points. Charlotte has won and covered two straight games to make it a similar 4-3 record overall. The Hornets have been one of the most inconsistent offensive teams as they have averaged 92.3 ppg in three losses while averaging 110.8 ppg in their four wins. The Bucks defense has not been great but has shown flashes and after a bad effort last night, the Milwaukee defense goes after it tonight. Going back, the Bucks are 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine games playing with no rest while the Hornets are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. 10* (703) Milwaukee Bucks |
|||||||
11-01-17 | Pacers v. Cavs -10.5 | Top | 124-107 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 16 m | Show |
Cleveland has had some head scratching losses over the years since LeBron James returned but the current run the Cavaliers are on is the worst we have witnessed. They have lost three straight games against three teams that were not even close to making the playoffs last season. A pair of road losses at Brooklyn and New Orleans was bad enough but coming home and losing to the Knicks by 19 points was inexcusable. With two days off to stew over this run, Cleveland will be out to make up for it all in one game. The Pacers won last night as we went against them as they picked up their second straight win to move over .500 for the first time since a season opening win over Brooklyn. This is already the third back-to-back for Indiana which is a significant amount as the season started just two weeks ago and the Pacers lost the second game of the first two. The schedule does them no favors here as they are catching the Cavaliers at the exact wrong time. Since a win and cover at Milwaukee, the Cavaliers have dropped five straight against the number and that is a streak we go against here as they can run this one up as much as they want. 10* (708) Cleveland Cavaliers |
|||||||
10-31-17 | Miami-OH +9.5 v. Ohio | Top | 28-45 | Loss | -109 | 12 h 57 m | Show |
This is a play on the MIAMI REDHAWKS for our CFB Tuesday Enforcer. Miami snapped a three-game losing streak with a win over Buffalo last week to move to 3-5 on the season including 2-2 in the MAC. The RedHawks have played better than the record shows however as they had one bad game at Notre Dame and have outgained six of the other seven opponents. The lone exception was a game against Cincinnati where they were outgained by 70 yards but still should have won the game as they were picked off with a minute left which was returned for a touchdown. Providing the winning margin for the Bearcats. The last two losses were tough as they came against two of the worst teams in the conference despite winning the yardage battle in both. The game against the Bobcats is the RedHawks first midweek road game in the four seasons for Miami so this is the first chance in a long time to relish in the national spotlight. Ohio has won two straight games following a loss against Central Michigan and is currently sitting in second place in the MAC East, a half-game behind Akron and a game ahead of Miami. RedHawks quarterback Gus Ragland, out with a leg injury, has missed last two games but with a 10-day break since the Buffalo game, Ragland might be able to suit up on Tuesday which is a huge boost for the offense. Ragland has 12 touchdowns and four interceptions for an average of 233 passing ypg this season. Going back, the Bobcats are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points while the RedHawks are 5-2 ATS in their last seven road games against teams with a winning home record. 10* (303) Miami RedHawks |
|||||||
10-31-17 | Kings +5.5 v. Pacers | Top | 83-101 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 19 m | Show |
Indiana finds itself in a very difficult spot on Tuesday as a home win over San Antonio on Sunday pushed its record to 3-3 including 2-1 at home. That victory puts the Pacers in a prime letdown situation after beating one of the best teams in the NBA but on top of that, this is the first game of a back-to-back as they travel to Cleveland tomorrow night. Indiana is averaging over 111 ppg but that average is skewed by 130-point and 140-point games against Minnesota and Brooklyn respectively, two of the faster paced teams in the NBA. The Pacers will be slowed down tonight as Sacramento is ranked No. 26 in pace and the Kings want nothing to do with a shootout. They have lost four straight games after a 1-1 start and the losses have been ugly not to sugarcoat it. Sacramento lost badly to Denver but that was after its win, lost at Phoenix but that was the Suns first game with their new coach and lost to New Orleans where DeMarcus Cousins returned and went off. The most recent loss came at home on Sunday as the Kings never led and fell behind by as many as 37 points, so we can expect an all-out effort tonight. The Kings are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games playing on one day of rest while the Pacers are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games against the Western Conference. 10* (501) Sacramento Kings |
|||||||
10-30-17 | Broncos +7.5 v. Chiefs | Top | 19-29 | Loss | -115 | 13 h 15 m | Show |
This is a play on the DENVER BRONCOS for our NFL Monday Primetime play. The Chiefs and Broncos are both riding two-game losing streaks and Kansas City can take a 2.5-game lead in the division at the halfway point with a victory. That being said, this is a bigger game for the Broncos as pulling to within a half game would keep them around as a loss could potentially send them packing. The offense is the obvious concern as Denver was shutout last week for the first time 25 years and it has managed only one touchdown in the last 11 quarters. The Broncos must get their running game going which was one of the best through four games but has taken a step back over the last two contests. The good news is that only four teams give up more yards per carry than the 4.7 surrendered by the Chiefs and Jamaal Charles should have a little extra in the tank in his return to Kansas City. In 50 possessions over their last four games, the Broncos have scored just three touchdowns and made seven field goals. They have also missed three field goal attempts, lost three fumbles, turned the ball over on downs five times and thrown five interceptions to go with 20 punts and five instances where time ran out on them. Inconsistent to say the least but facing a weak defense will help. The Denver defense will get a boost with the return of outside linebacker Shane Ray who has missed the first six games of the season after wrist surgery. The Broncos give up just 71.8 ypg on the ground which is the best in the league and their 3.0 ypc allowed is also tops in the NFL. Additionally, they have yet to give up a rushing touchdown. The Chiefs are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game while the Broncos are 17-8 ATS in their last 25 games following a straight up loss. 10* (273) Denver Broncos |
|||||||
10-30-17 | 76ers v. Rockets -6.5 | Top | 115-107 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 55 m | Show |
This is the second meeting of the season between Houston and Philadelphia with the Rockets taking the first meeting. They failed to cover for us however as they won by a point, but we will be backing them again as they head home in a very similar situation. Houston is coming off a loss at Memphis on Saturday which was its second loss of the season, both coming against the Grizzlies. While the Rockets were great after a loss last season, they were untouchable coming off a loss when scoring 103 or fewer points as they followed those games up with a perfect 9-0 record, so they have taken 10 straight in this scenario and are coming off an 89-point effort against Memphis. Philadelphia is coming off a win at Dallas on Saturday by a bucket which was its second win of the season. Both victories have come on the road, but both have come against teams that will likely not be in the playoffs at the end of the season, so they step up in competition here. We are getting exceptional value with this number as Houston went into Philadelphia last week as a three-point favorite and now it is favored by just three points more as it heads home. Look for another Rockets victory following a loss and one that is more lopsided than the first one. 10* (712) Houston Rockets |
|||||||
10-30-17 | Canadiens v. Senators -110 | Top | 8-3 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 35 m | Show |
Montreal is coming off a 2-1 homestand which came on the heels of a seven-game losing streak which included five road losses. The lone win on the road came in a shootout in Buffalo in its season opener and now it is back on the road for four straight games starting tonight. They have been outscored 26-9 in those games despite averaging 38.5 shots per game in the six games. Overall, the Canadiens are averaging just 2.0 gpg which is horrible considering the shaky defense. Goaltender Carey Price continues to struggle as he is off to the worst start of his career with a 3.60 GAA and a save percentage of .883. He has allowed four or more goals in six of his 10 starts including each of his last games. He has struggled in picking up the new defensive system. It has been a strange season for Ottawa as it has six losses but has points in 10 of its 11 games as five of those losses came in overtime or in a shootout and its 15 points are good for second place in the Atlantic Division and tied for third in the Eastern Conference. The Senators have a 2-1-4 record at home and this is a big three-game homestand before heading to Sweden to face the Avalanche in a pair of games. Going back, the Senators are 6-2 in their last eight home games against teams with a road winning percentage of less than .400. 10* (8) Ottawa Senators |
|||||||
10-29-17 | Steelers v. Lions +3 | Top | 20-15 | Loss | -115 | 52 h 22 m | Show |
This is a play on the DETROIT LIONS for our NFL Sunday Primetime Play. With the loss of Aaron Rodgers for the Packers, the NFC North is more wide open and Detroit has an excellent shot to win the division. The Lions are 3-3 and sit a game and a half behind Minnesota following a pair of losses in their last two games but they are coming off their bye week, so they are in good position to regain that winning form. A three-point loss against Carolina and a four-point loss against Atlanta were tough defeats, especially the latter as the Lions were inches away from a victory. Detroit will not have it easy this week against the Pittsburgh defense but playing at home and in a rare primetime national television game is a big bonus. Teams coming off blowout losses followed by a bye week are typically in very good spots if they are at least considered a good team which the Lions are at this point and they have thrived themselves as they are 5-0 ATS in their last five games following a bye week. After suffering a bad loss at home against Jacksonville, the Steelers were left for dead by some, but they responded with two big wins against Kansas City as underdogs two weeks ago and a blowout victory over Cincinnati last week. They are now a game and a half ahead of Baltimore in the AFC North, so they are again feeling good about themselves which often puts teams like that in difficult spots, especially when taking to the road. The Steelers are playing well on the road this season as they are 3-1 but with the exception of the win over the Chiefs, the victories over Cleveland and Baltimore are not impressive and the loss to the Bears was even worse. 10* (272) Detroit Lions |
|||||||
10-29-17 | Magic v. Hornets -3.5 | Top | 113-120 | Win | 100 | 8 h 57 m | Show |
Orlando is off to a great start this season as it is 4-1 and one of the biggest surprises in the NBA. We had the Magic on Friday against the Spurs as they won outright by 27 points and because of the early season success, they should no longer be sneaking up on anyone. They are 1-1 on the road with an upset win at Cleveland being the lone victory but a loss against Brooklyn negates that. This is the start of a three-game roadtrip for Orlando with the opening game always a difficult one in this league. Going back, the Magic are 1-7 ATS in their last eight games following a straight up win. It has been an up and down start for Charlotte as it is 2-3 following a loss against Houston on Friday which was its first home loss of the season. The Hornets were underdogs there, so it was not a surprising defeat and they followed up their first two losses with victories in their next game which puts them in another ideal spot tonight. The Hornets will be getting Cody Zeller back tonight which does not seem like a big deal, but he is a strength on defense as without him in the lineup, they have allowed 100 or more points in three of their five games. This is big considering that Charlotte is 0-3 when giving up 100 or more points while going 2-0 when limiting the opposition to 99 or fewer. 10* (506) Charlotte Hornets |
|||||||
10-29-17 | Ducks v. Hurricanes -155 | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -155 | 6 h 23 m | Show |
Anaheim is coming off a huge upset last night in Tampa Bay as the Ducks handed the Lightning their first home loss of the season 4-1 despite getting outshot 32-21. The difference was the special team's effort as the Ducks converted both man-up advantages while the defense killed all four Tampa Bay power play opportunities. One big factor we like to look at is shots on goal and Anaheim is shooting the puck just 30.6 times per game and its -39 overall difference in shots is 6th worse in the league. Carolina meanwhile is +24 in that department, good for the 8th highest mark in the NHL. This is the first back-to-back for Anaheim this season and going back to last season, the Ducks are 2-7 in their last nine games playing on no rest while going 1-7 in their last eight games following a win. Carolina lost at home to St. Louis on Friday which was its third straight loss at home which followed up a victory in its home opener against Minnesota. The Hurricanes have other impressive wins over Edmonton and Tampa Bay, so they have played well against top teams and they catch the Ducks in a great spot on Sunday with the rest advantage. 10* (52) Carolina Hurricanes |
|||||||
10-29-17 | 49ers +13 v. Eagles | Top | 10-33 | Loss | -115 | 47 h 9 m | Show |
This is a play on the SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS for our NFL Game of the Month. Last week, NFL underdogs were 3-10-1 ATS as the sharps were killed and the books took a huge hit with all but one public favorite hitting. The 49ers will be first anti-public play this week as they are one of two winless teams in the NFL, but they are not playing like it. Last week was the exception when they got hammered by Dallas but prior to that, their last five losses were by a combined 13 points including a pair coming in overtime on the road. This is now their fourth road game in their last five and while the matchup seems like a mismatch, the line is taking that into consideration. We lost with the Eagles on Monday night as they won by 10 points despite outgaining the Redskins by just 27 total yards and at 6-1, they are moving into the top spot in several power rankings which is a bit aggressive at this point. The Eagles have covered four straight games which is the number to start looking when fading these streaks. Carson Wentz is being talked about as the MVP and while he is having a great season, all this talk does nothing but hurt them value wise. Philadelphia is outgaining opponents by 41.5 ypg which is just No. 10 in the league so it has not been running away in that regard. Coming off two straight primetime nationally televised games, the Eagles are surely in for a letdown and with the Broncos on deck, staying focused for this game will be next to impossible. Additionally, the Eagles are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game while the 49ers have covered four of their last five road games. 10* (259) San Francisco 49ers |
|||||||
10-29-17 | Chargers +8.5 v. Patriots | Top | 13-21 | Win | 100 | 45 h 43 m | Show |
This is a play on the LOS ANGELES CHARGERS for our NFL Sunday Enforcer. The Patriots are coming off their best and most complete win on the season as they defeated Atlanta at home last Sunday night 23-7 while outgaining the Falcons by 60 total yards. We say best and most complete because of the opponent as they took care of a team that was hungry for a revenge win from the past Super Bowl and New England did not allow it as the defense rose to the occasion, holding Atlanta to a late fourth quarter touchdown despite giving up 353 total yards. The big thing was that the Patriots allowed just one red zone score in four Atlanta trips inside the 20-yard line. This defense is not that good to be consistent like that and the Chargers should have a better time of driving and putting up points. After a 0-4 start, the Chargers are riding a three-game winning streak and while getting back into the AFC West hunt may seem unlikely, Los Angeles is only two games out with the Chiefs and Broncos having each dropped two straight games. On the season, the Chargers are +4.4 ypg in yardage differential which is small but positive nonetheless while New England is -16 ypg in the same category so these teams are more equal than what the records show and what the line is telling us. The Chargers 23 sacks are tied for fourth most in the NFL so applying pressure to Tom Brady, who has been sacked 18 times, should be no issue. Los Angeles is No. 17 in the league on offense which is not great but even with the effort last week, the Patriots are dead last in the NFL in total defense. Going back, the Chargers are 5-1 ATS in their last six road games against teams with a winning home record. 10* (265) Los Angeles Chargers |
|||||||
10-29-17 | Falcons -6 v. Jets | Top | 25-20 | Loss | -110 | 45 h 42 m | Show |
This is a play on the ATLANTA FALCONS for our NFL Sunday Supreme Annihilator. The Flacons have dropped three straight games, all against AFC East teams and Sunday they will try to avoid going winless against a division they should have gone 3-1 against at a minimum. Atlanta won the yardage battle against both Buffalo and Miami, so it should not have dropped both of those games but now it can take its frustrations out on the lowly Jets. The Falcons are outgaining opponents by 45 ypg and their 6.2 yards per play average is second best in the NFL so while the offense looks like it is struggling, it is only struggling to put points on the board. Atlanta is now a game behind New Orleans in the NFC South with a game at Carolina looming, so this is a must win. The Jets are coming off another tough loss as they blew a 14-point lead against Miami and lost by three points. That is a tough loss to come back from and after a close loss to the Patriots prior to that, getting up for this one seems impossible. New York has exceeded expectations already with three wins but none of those were quality victories although a win over Jacksonville is looking a little better. The Jets continue to make mistakes as they are -2 in turnover margin which is not horrible, but they are the only team in the NFL that has at least one turnover in every game. That is a perfect recipe for the Falcons that have just three takeaways on the season which is the fewest in the league. New York is sixth worst in the league in yardage margin despite playing several close games and if ever there is a time for another blowout, this is the one. Atlanta has covered five of its last six games against losing teams. 10* (255) Atlanta Falcons |
|||||||
10-28-17 | UNLV +21 v. Fresno State | Top | 26-16 | Win | 100 | 53 h 55 m | Show |
We often see teams getting overvalued and undervalued based on recent results, public reactions or other factors but this is one of the biggest line adjustments in a short period of time that we have seen in a longtime. Fresno St. has caught fire with four consecutive wins including a very impressive win over San Diego St. last week and that will provide a letdown here. In the last two home games for Fresno St., it was favored by 7.5 over Nevada which is No. 119 in the current power ranking and was a home underdog by 2.5 points against New Mexico which is No. 101 in the rankings. Now it is nearly a three-touchdown favorite against UNLV which is No. 123 and those three opponents are within four points of each other in the raw point rankings. It can be argued that the Bulldogs were undervalued in those games which they probably were, but this is too much of an overadjustment. UNLV is running out of time as it has fallen to 2-5 following three straight losses. The Rebels offense has been erratic which is a surprise after having a strong 2016 season and returning nine starters from that team. However, while they are averaging a point les per game than less season, they are averaging nearly 40 ypg more so they are moving the ball and just need to execute better. The Bulldogs have a strong defense but stopping UNLV will not happen and the generous pointspread only makes it better. Despite the big number, the public is all over Fresno St. due to the fact it is 6-0-1 ATS on the season and there is streak hunting going on. The Rebels are 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 road games against teams with a winning home record. 10* (211) UNLV Rebels |
|||||||
10-28-17 | Arkansas State v. New Mexico State +3 | Top | 37-21 | Loss | -110 | 51 h 59 m | Show |
New Mexico St. is 3-4 and those three wins match its win total from each of the last two years and with a little bit of luck, the Aggies could be at 5-2 right now. They lost at Arizona St. by six points despite outgaining the Sun Devils by 149 total yards and they lost at home to Troy by just a field goal. Additionally, they lost at Appalachian St. but actually outgained the Mountaineers by 107 yards, so they have been playing a lot better than the record shows. New Mexico St. is a very experienced team that is strong on both sides of the ball and it is playing with a chip on its shoulder as this is its last season in the Sun Belt Conference, so it wants to go out making some noise and get to its first bowl game since 1960. The Aggies have their best running back returning this week and this is going to be a fired-up atmosphere considering it is a night game and their first home in in over a month following three road games and a bye week. We won with Arkansas St. last Thursday as it rolled over UL-Lafayette in a huge revenge game and got the payback from the Cajuns snapping an 18-game conference winning streak the year before. As mentioned last week, the home field advatnage for the Red Wolves is huge as they are now 33-6 since 2011 but this is a much different team on the road. Including their 1-2 record this season, they are just 12-15 over their last 27 road games and their defense is going to be challenged here. Arkansas St. is ranked No. 94 in total defense and that is a problem going into a hostile environment where the Aggies have covered six of their last seven home games. 10* (160) New Mexico St. Aggies |
|||||||
10-28-17 | Celtics -1.5 v. Heat | Top | 96-90 | Win | 100 | 12 h 13 m | Show |
The first two games of the season did not go as Boston planned as a season ending injury to Gordon Hayward led to a loss in Cleveland which was followed up by a loss at home against Milwaukee the next night. The Celtics are now back to business as usual with three straight wins including an impressive victory on the road against the Bucks last time out. They have done it with defense, yes even Kyrie Irving, as they have allowed just 90 ppg over their three-game winning streak with opponents shooting just 41.7 percent over that stretch. Even with Hayward gone, this is a team that can take the Eastern Conference as we saw in their last game. Miami is 2-2 following a home loss to San Antonio in its last game and it will be without its best player once again as Hassan Whiteside, who opened the season with a 26-22 double-double, will miss his fourth straight game. The two victories have come against Indiana and Atlanta, both of which are rebuilding and as long as the focus is there, the Celtics have no business losing to a team like this. The line is short enough where a win should be a cover and going back, Boston has covered six straight road games while Miami is 0-7-1 ATS in its last eight home games. 10* (705) Boston Celtics |
|||||||
10-28-17 | Georgia Tech v. Clemson -14 | Top | 10-24 | Push | 0 | 51 h 55 m | Show |
Clemson has had two weeks to stew over its first loss of the season, a three-point loss at Syracuse where it was outplayed from start to finish. The Tigers are still alive for a shot to defend their national title but there can be no more slipups as they have to run the table through the ACC Championship and hope some other teams ahead of them fall. They are in a good spot this week as they head back home to take on a Georgia Tech team they have dominated the last two years and have had an extra week of prep time to get ready for the Yellow Jacket option attack. Wake Forest had an extra week last week as well and it was doing fine but tired at the end as the offense had trouble staying on the field. That will not be an issue this week for Clemson as there is a lot of depth. This game was originally set for a 12:00 ET start but the Tigers got the game moved to primetime national TV and that is a massive edge for the home team. Georgia Tech comes in with a perfect 6-0 record against the number which is helping to keep this number manageable for Clemson. The Yellow Jackets have lost twice, both coming by a single point, so they could be in better shape on the national scene but a one-point loss against Miami was backed up by the fact they were outgained by 200 total yards, so it was a game they never should have been in. Despite a poor effort against Syracuse, Clemson is ranked No. 10 in total defense, No. 13 in rushing defense and No. 7 in scoring defense and it will be ready. 10* (140) Clemson Tigers |
|||||||
10-28-17 | Rangers v. Canadiens -135 | Top | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 28 m | Show |
Two of the biggest early season disappointments square off Saturday night as the Rangers head to Montreal in a battle of last place teams. New York is coming off a win in its last game on Thursday as it kept Arizona winless on the season in a 5-2 victory. The five goals scored matched their season high and it will be tough to keep it going here. The 3-6-2 start is even more disappointing because the schedule could not have been set up any better for a hot start as nine of the 11 games have taken place at home. This includes a six-game homestand that resulted in four losses. Of the three home wins, one of those was 2-0 shutout over Montreal so the Canadiens will have some extra motivation tonight although there should be plenty of that already after just two wins through its first 10 games. The Canadiens are coming off a 4-0 loss to the Kings on Thursday which as the seventh game they have scored two or fewer goals and their 1.70 gpg average is the worst in the NHL. Making that average even more dumbfounding is the fact that Montreal leads the NHL in shorts with 38.4 per game so while execution has been lacking, bad luck has not. Tonight is the night to get back on track as the Canadiens are 8-0 in their last eight games following a home loss of three or more goals. 10* (14) Montreal Canadiens |
|||||||
10-28-17 | Minnesota +7.5 v. Iowa | Top | 10-17 | Win | 100 | 52 h 15 m | Show |
This is a play on the MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS for our CFB Saturday Star Attraction. After a 3-0 start, Minnesota stumbled to three straight losses to Maryland, Purdue and Michigan St. before a bounce back win last week against Illinois. A win over the Illini is not saying a whole lot but it stopped the bleeding and brought some confidence back into the Gophers that have a tough remaining schedule including Michigan and Wisconsin. The rushing game has been up and down which is the strength of this team and a matchup with Iowa would typically not help matters but that is not the case this season as Minnesota should be able to control the line of scrimmage. The numbers do not lie as Minnesota is ranked No. 44 and No. 35 in rushing offense and defense respectively compared to Iowa being ranked No. 104 and No. 52 in those categories. The Hawkeyes are coming off a tough loss in overtime against Northwestern last week as they have now lost three of their last four games while getting outgained in all four of those games. People are still remembering the close loss against Penn St. four games back which has overvalued Iowa because what they have forgotten is that the Hawkeyes were outgained by 306 yards against the Nittany Lions, so it was a game they never should have been in. Iowa does not score much so when the price gets to be around a touchdown, it is a tough number for the Hawkeyes to cover especially against a much superior defense. Even though this is a new regime in Minnesota, it is hard to ignore the fact that the Gophers have gone 17-7-1 ATS in their last 25 games as underdogs including 2-0 ATS this season. 10* (155) Minnesota Golden Gophers |
|||||||
10-28-17 | Old Dominion v. North Texas -11 | Top | 38-45 | Loss | -110 | 77 h 1 m | Show |
This is a play on the NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN for our C-USA Game of the Year. This is the third stage of a domino effect involving C-USA teams. We played on Western Kentucky two weeks ago as it had not covered a game going into its game with Charlotte and finally did. We then played against the Hilltoppers last week as they were overvalued at Old Dominion and the Monarchs played a strong game on Friday night in front of a national TV audience but still lost. Now Old Dominion hits the road where it is 1-2 on the season with the lone victory coming against 1-6 Massachusetts. The Monarchs were a 10-win team from last season but are now two losses away from not being bowl eligible. They won the yardage battle against an overrated Western Kentucky team but prior to that, they were outgained by 174, 139, 433 and 195 yards in their previous four games as the absence of quarterback David Washington has really shown. North Texas was riding along nicely with a three-game winning streak with legitimate wins over Southern Mississippi (5-2) and UTSA (4-2) but that run came to a crashing halt last week as the Mean Green went to Florida Atlantic and got pummeled by 38 points. It was a horrific defensive performance as the Owl ran up 804 yards of offense so if there is ever a time for the defense to take its frustrations out on a team, this is it. Old Dominion is ranked No. 120 in total offense and No. 121 in scoring offense and it is certainly facing North Texas at the wrong time. Not to be outdone, the Mean Green offense should also get back on track as it is ranked No. 16 in the country and the Monarchs are nearly as bad on defense as they are on offense as they are No. 108 in scoring and No. 102 overall. 10* (190) North Texas Mean Green |
|||||||
10-28-17 | Virginia +3 v. Pittsburgh | Top | 14-31 | Loss | -110 | 47 h 57 m | Show |
This is a play on the VIRGINIA CAVALIERS for our CFB Saturday Enforcer. This is a matchup of two teams that buried us last week and we will be going the same route as it was two baffling outcomes that will come back to the norm this week. Virginia failed to show up last week during homecoming as it fell behind early and could never catch up as Boston College piled it on. The Cavaliers lost by 31-point which is uncharacteristic of a team riding a four-game winning streak and a program that has turned the corner. They allowed two 76=-yard touchdowns in the first quarter and those are deflating for any team so now it is rebound time to try and become bowl eligible. Going back, the Cavaliers are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 games following a double-digit loss at home while going 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games as road underdogs. Pittsburgh is coming off an upset over Duke for just its third win on the season and that upset win along with the Virginia result has made the Panthers a legitimate false favorite here. Pittsburgh had lost five of its previous six games with the only win coming against Rice and the other win prior to that was against Youngstown St. in overtime in a game they were outgained in. this is not a good team and last week was a complete aberration as opposed to a team that has suddenly found something. Pittsburgh racked up 336 yards rushing against Duke but that was a bit skewed as two touchdowns came on runs of 76 and 92 yards by Darrin Hall who finished with 254 yards after coming into the game with 108 yards total. The Panthers are 0-5 ATS in their last five home games against teams with a winning road record. 10* (137) Virginia Cavaliers |
|||||||
10-28-17 | Louisville v. Wake Forest +3 | Top | 32-42 | Win | 100 | 47 h 24 m | Show |
This is a play on the WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS for our CFB Saturday Afternoon Dominator. We were on Wake forest last week and it was covering most of the game but ran out of gas on defense as it allowed two fourth quarter touchdowns including a 70-yard run with less than two minutes left. The Demon Deacons defense was on the field for close to 36 minutes, but they do not have to worry about that this week as Louisville is just No. 63 in the country in time of possession. It is now three straight losses for Wake Forest after a 4-0 start and while the defense will be in better shape, the offense has a chance to break out against a poor Louisville defense. The Cardinals are coming off a 31-28 win over Florida St. as they nearly blew a 14-point lead, kicking the game winning field goal with five seconds remaining. That was just their second conference win as they have already lost to Clemson, NC State and Boston College so it has been a struggle. Louisville was able to pick off Florida St. three times last week but they will be facing a veteran quarterback in John Wolford who has tossed only two picks all season long. The Cardinals had dropped five straight against the number prior to last week which shows how overvalued they have been despite the poor play as expectations and the success from last season is still in tow. Wake Forest was 6-3 last season when it went to Louisville and got trounced by 32 points, so revenge will be a motivator as well. The Cardinals have failed to cover their last six games against winning teams while the Demon Deacons are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. 10* (128) Wake Forest Demon Deacons |
|||||||
10-27-17 | Florida State -2.5 v. Boston College | Top | 3-35 | Loss | -133 | 78 h 4 m | Show |
This is a play on the FLORIDA ST. SEMINOLES for our CFB Friday Night Lights play. It has been a nightmare start for Florida St. which is 2-4 on the season as injuries have played a big role in its lack of success. The schedule has not helped either as the Seminoles opened with Alabama, which is where quarterback Deondre Francois was injuries, and then they were off for two weeks before coming back to face NC State. The other two losses came against Miami and Louisville, both of which could have been won. Overall, Florida St. has played the toughest schedule in the nation, so we can give them some leeway there as far as the losses go but most importantly, how they come into this game mentally will determine the outcome as talent-wise, these teams are not even close to each other. The one positive from last week was the Jimbo Fisher controversy at the end of the game as his players will be playing hard for him. The Seminoles were ranked 25th in the country in total offense in 2016, but has now plummeted to 102nd this year and their 11 touchdowns are the lowest among Power 5 schools. After going eight years without scoring 40 points in a game, Boston College has now done so two weeks in a row to improve to 4-4 on the season. We cannot see this happening again this week as the Eagles rushing attack falls right into the strength of the Seminoles defense where everything is done between the edges and they will not have that same success here. While Boston College has the momentum coming in, this is a gut check game for Florida St. and as long as it shows up, it wins easily. The Seminoles have not covered a game this season and we get the value because of it. 10* (111) Florida St. Seminoles |
|||||||
10-27-17 | Spurs v. Magic +5.5 | Top | 87-114 | Win | 100 | 11 h 44 m | Show |
San Antonio is a half-point away from being a perfect 4-0 against the number which would match its straight up record that has been put together without the services of Kawhi Leonard. It shows how good this organization is which comes down to coaching but because the Spurs are not at full strength, they are vulnerable in an anti-public situation such as this. San Antonio is coming off a win over Miami on Wednesday, but the Heat were shorthanded while its other road win came against the depleted Bulls that mustered a mere 77 points. LaMarcus Aldridge has stepped up huge in the absence of Leonard but the other four starters consisting of Danny Green, Dejounte Murray, Pau Gasol and Kyle Anderson is shockingly overachieving. Orlando is off to a 3-1 start and while a split with Brooklyn does not look very good, wins over Cleveland and Miami (with Hassan Whiteside) look exceptional. The Magic are 3-1 for the first time since the lockout-shortened 2011-12 season, when they won four of their first five games. They have two guys to lean on as Aaron Gordon is averaging 27.5 ppg and 11.5 rpg on 58.1 percent shooting while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 21.5 ppg and 10.3 rpg on 59.7 percent shooting and those two can neutralize the Spurs typical dominating frontcourt. Evan Fournier is averaging 21.5 ppg which makes Orlando just one of two NBA teams with three players averaging more than 20 ppg, the Warriors being the other one, so it is in pretty good company. 10* (502) Orlando Magic |
|||||||
10-27-17 | Senators v. Devils -124 | Top | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 37 m | Show |
The scheduling in the NHL can be a little out of whack at times and we are coming across a situation tonight that heavily favors one team that we can take advantage of. Ottawa is coming off a game last night where it defeated Philadelphia 5-4 where it nearly blew a 5-2 lead and now heads to the States for its second back-to-back of the season. While the Senators took care of business in that first game with a victory, this time it is different with more difficult travel plus being their third game in four nights. On top of it, the Senators will be without two of their top scoring forwards, Bobby Ryan and Kyle Turris. New Jersey meanwhile has not played in a week since getting shutout at home against San Jose last Friday. Getting additional rest is a big edge in the NHL and this is an extreme example of two teams that are on complete opposite ends of that. Prior to that defeat, the Devils scored 31 goals in their first seven games of the season, so the offense is just fine and even with the shutout, they are averaging 3.70 gpg which is third most in the league. Goalie Cory Schneider practiced Thursday and there is a chance he will be activated Friday in time to serve as the backup for Keith Kinkaid who is 2-1 with a 2.13 GAA. 10* (56) New Jersey Devils |
|||||||
10-26-17 | Dolphins v. Ravens -3 | Top | 0-40 | Win | 100 | 57 h 30 m | Show |
This is a play on the BALTIMORE RAVENS Baltimore opened the season 2-0 but it has been a struggle since then as the Ravens have gone 1-4 over their last five games as the offense has really struggled over this recent stretch. The Ravens are coming off a loss at Minnesota this past Sunday and while they only lost by eight points, it was a garbage touchdown with no time left that made it look respectable. They managed only 64 rushing yards and 144 passing yards and while it is hard to defend this type of output, the Vikings are No. 4 in total defense, the fourth top seven defense they have faced over this 1-4 stretch. Miami has a strong defense of its own, but it just allowed 28 pints against the Jets and Baltimore has to just look back to last season when it hung 38 points on the Dolphins. Miami is the worst above .500 team in football as its -46.4 ypg differential is the lowest of any team above .500 so the 4-2 start is an illusion. The offense got a spark last week when Jay Cutler got hurt and Matt Moore came into the game and led the Dolphins to the 14-point comeback against the Jets, but they are still ranked dead last in the league in total offense and No. 31 in scoring offense. Baltimore is two games behind Pittsburgh in the AFC North and already has one head-to-head loss against the Steelers, so this is a big game to keep pace in the division. Going back, the Dolphins are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game while the Ravens are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game. 10* (102) Baltimore Ravens |
|||||||
10-26-17 | Celtics v. Bucks -4 | Top | 96-89 | Loss | -109 | 12 h 17 m | Show |
Because of the injury to the Celtics Gordon Hayward, Milwaukee has turned into the team to most likely dethrone the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference. The Bucks are off to a 3-1 start with the lone loss coming against the Cavaliers, so they might not be there yet, but this is clearly a contender. Giannis Antetokounmpo has been a beast through four games, averaging 36.8 ppg and is an early season MVP candidate which was expected. This is a good scheduling spot as this is the fourth straight home game for Milwaukee spanning seven days so the rest and no travel are big advantages. Boston is 2-2 with losses coming against Cleveland and Milwaukee and the wins coming against Philadelphia and New York so the Celtics have not been able to keep pace with the elite teams. They have alternated home and road games all season so there has been travel involved between each game so facing a team that has stayed put for a week puts Boston in a tough spot here. This is a revenge game for the Celtics but we do not worry about road revenge and there is value in this number on the home team as the pointspread swing from the first meeting to now is just 5.5 points and the typical swing is 7.5-8 points with a venue change. Speaking of venue, this game is being played at the MECCA which is the old home of the Bucks as part of their 50th season celebration and it is going to be a great environment. 10* (704) Milwaukee Bucks |
|||||||
10-26-17 | Ducks v. Panthers -111 | Top | 3-8 | Win | 100 | 9 h 29 m | Show |
We played against Florida on Tuesday and it lost 5-1 to fall to 1-4 on the road but it does bring in a 2-1 record at home into Thursday. The lone loss came by a goal against the defending Stanley Cup Champions Penguins and the wins were against Tampa Bay and St, Louis which is part of what has been a brutal slate. The Panthers have played the toughest schedule in the NHL as five of their eight games have come against the top 16 in the league. The one big positive for Florida early in the season is that it is flying around the ice which has created a lot of scoring opportunities as its 36.3 shots per game is fourth highest in the NHL. After a 2-3-1 start, Anaheim has won its last two games by identical 6-2 scores so both sides on the ice have been playing well of late. The Ducks sent a reeling Montreal team to its seventh straight loss at the time to conclude their homestand and then defeated a solid Philadelphia team on Tuesday as they scored six goals on just 25 shots against Brian Elliott. That was only the second road game of the season for Anaheim as it has had a very favorable schedule which is currently ranked No. 30 out of 31 teams. Going back, the Ducks are 1-6 in their last 7 games following a win. 10* (16) Florida Panthers |
|||||||
10-26-17 | Eastern Michigan +7 v. Northern Illinois | Top | 27-30 | Win | 100 | 54 h 52 m | Show |
This is a play on the EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES for our CFB Thursday Enforcer. Last season, Eastern Michigan went to its first bowl game since 1987 and despite coming into this season expecting to make it back to the postseason, the Eagles need a big second half of the season for that to happen. They are 2-5 and have lost five straight games following a 2-0 start but that is a very skewed record. Two of those losses came in overtime while the other three came by a combined 10 points, a four-point loss at Kentucky, a five-point loss at Toledo and a one-point loss at Army. It has been very frustrating to say the least, but this is a very experienced team and they are not throwing in the towel yet. Northern Illinois is coming off its first losing season since 2008 so we expected the Huskies to play with a chip on its shoulder this season in trying to get back to another MAC Championship game. They have done just that as they are 5-2 including a 3-0 record in the MAC but it has not been a great run. The Huskies did defeat Nebraska, but they were outgained by 148 total yards and needed two interceptions returned for touchdowns to get that victory. The three MAC victories have come against teams 1-3 in the conference and while it can be argued that Eastern Michigan has a worse record than those three teams, the Eagles could have won any three of those games. We are seeing interesting line movement here as most of the action is on Northern Illinois, yet the line has come down, so we will be going with that reverse line movement. Additionally, the Eagles are 7-0-1 ATS in their last eight road games against teams with a winning home record. 10* (107) Eastern Michigan Eagles |
|||||||
10-25-17 | Grizzlies v. Mavs +4 | Top | 94-103 | Win | 100 | 10 h 2 m | Show |
The Mavericks will be our first and only double contrarian play of the season as the schedule will not see another matchup like this the remainder of the season. Memphis is a perfect 3-0 following impressive wins over Golden St. and Houston in their last two games and they head to Dallas in the first game of a home-and-home set that concludes tomorrow. Memphis is one of the bigger surprises in the early part of the season as it was projected for 38 wins but has looked like a championship contender although we are not putting them in that category just yet. The defense has carried the Grizzlies as they are allowing 39.6 percent shooting which is remarkable considering they had games against the Warriors and Rockets. They have covered all three games by double-digits. Dallas is at the other end of the contrarian record as it is off to a 0-3 start, both straight up and against the number. The Mavericks have been on the other side of games against the rockets and Warriors as they lost both, falling to Houston on the road and then losing to Golden St. two days after the Warriors lost to the Grizzlies so they were in a bad spot there. The Mavericks are in a youth movement as this is a team in transition and as is the case with a lot of teams like this, there is value to be had as people are already writing them off. Dallas has gone 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games after allowing 125 or more points. 10* (514) Dallas Mavericks |
|||||||
10-25-17 | Sabres v. Blue Jackets -1.5 | Top | 1-5 | Win | 140 | 12 h 54 m | Show |
The Sabres have won two straight games for the first time this season after a rough start. The 32-save shutout by Robin Lehner on Tuesday gave Buffalo its first home win of the season and the situation tonight is a first. While this is the third back-to-back of the season, this is the first time the Sabres are playing the second game in two nights coming off a win. They went 2-6 last season in such situations. Because Lehner got the start last night, Chad Johnson will be between the pipes tonight and his 3.84 gpg allowed is fifth worst in the NHL among 50 qualified goalies. After a win in Winnipeg to start last week, the Blue Jackets fell to the top two teams in the NHL at home as they lost to Tampa Bay and Los Angeles at home. Not getting any points at home was especially disappointing against the Kings as that game should have at worst been an overtime loss but the Blue Jackets allowed a late goal and it was sealed with an empty-netter. Columbus was 28-12-1 at home last season and did not lose three straight at home at any point during the regular season. The Sabres went 3-9 last season following two or more consecutive wins while the Blue Jackets are 17-5 in their last 22 home games against teams with a road winning percentage of less than .400. 10* (54) Columbus Blue Jackets -1.5 Puckline |
|||||||
10-25-17 | Rockets -3 v. 76ers | Top | 105-104 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 33 m | Show |
Houston was one of the best teams in the NBA coming off a loss last season as it went 24-7 after a defeat and tonight presents our first opportunity to go after that angle this season. The Rockets opened the season 3-0 including an impressive season opening win over Golden St. but it lost against Memphis on Monday and now hits the road again for the start of a three-game roadtrip. The offense was stymied against the Grizzlies as they were held to 90 points on 41.6 percent shooting including 23.7 percent from long range where they made only nine three-pointers. While the rockets were great after a loss last season, they were untouchable coming off a loss when scoring 103 or fewer points as they followed those games up with a perfect 9-0 record. As Houston was coming off its first loss of the season, the Sixers were coming off their first win of the season following a 0-3 start. They went to Detroit and defeated the Pistons by 11 points, holding the Pistons to 38.8 percent shooting. It is doubtful the defense was that good however as Philadelphia allowed 116.7 in those first two games, so we can chalk it up to a bad shooting night for the Pistons. The Sixers committed 21 turnovers, so it was far from a clean win and while the season is young, the Sixers are averaging 18.5 tpg which is third highest in the league. The Sixers have gone 2-6 ATS in their last eight games against teams with a winning record. 10* (503) Houston Rockets |
|||||||
10-25-17 | Nuggets v. Hornets +2 | Top | 93-110 | Win | 100 | 9 h 33 m | Show |
Of the ten games on the Wednesday schedule, there are eight road favorites and this one is the most surprising of the bunch, so we will go against the false favorite. Charlotte opened the season with a loss at Detroit but that was not a good spot as the Pistons were opening their new downtown arena and following that up with a win at home over Atlanta in a blowout. The Hornets lost in their last game at Milwaukee on Monday as they melted down in the second half, but it was the ineptness from the free throw line that really did them in. they attempted 36 shots from the stripe, 20 more than the Bucks, and made only 21 of those for a 58.3 percent clip. Denver is also off to a 1-2 start following a split in its two-game homestand. The Nuggets lost at Utah by 10 points in their only road game in their season opener and they have been a notoriously bad road team recently. After being one of the fastest paced teams in the league last season, ranking No. 8 in possessions per game, Denver has slowed it down this season as it is ranked No. 28 through three games. Clearly, there is no identity on which way this team wants to play with the addition of Paul Millsap but once they do figure that out, they will be a force on both sides. In the meantime, we will take advantage of them being overvalued. Charlotte was a home underdog five times last season (Cleveland, Golden St., Houston, Utah and San Antonio). Denver is not in that group. 10* (506) Charlotte Hornets |
|||||||
10-24-17 | Nets v. Magic -5 | Top | 121-125 | Loss | -103 | 11 h 26 m | Show |
This is a play on the ORLANDO MAGIC for our Tuesday NBA Supreme Annihilator. Two of the worst teams in the NBA last season are off to 2-1 starts and square off for the second time this season. Brooklyn won on Sunday to improve to 2-1 which was its second straight home win following a road loss against Indiana to open the season. The Nets may be slightly improved this season but winning on the road is going to be just as tough after winning a total of seven games on the highway last season. This is the first time the Nets have had a winning record in almost three years but one concern here is that they are back home tomorrow hosting the Cavaliers and a young team can be distracted to that. Orlando is also off to a 2-1 start following a very impressive win at Cleveland on Saturday. The Magic are 1-0 at home with the win coming against Miami so the victories have been better quality than the Nets and the schedule strength proves that with a 15-spot differential. Orlando gets Aaron Gordon back tonight after he missed the last two games with an ankle injury. The Magic will be out to avenge that loss to the Nets from last week as they played good enough to win, outshooting Brooklyn from the floor and from long range but the Nets held a 25-15 edge from the free throw line. 10* (702) Orlando Magic |
|||||||
10-24-17 | Oilers v. Penguins -145 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 53 m | Show |
This is the first of two meetings in the next eight days between Pittsburgh and Edmonton which is a possible preview of the Stanley Cup Finals. The Penguins were riding a three-game winning streak before heading to Tampa Bay on Saturday and they did not get off the bus as they allowed a goal within the first two minutes and eventually lost 7-1. It was the second bad loss for Pittsburgh as it also lost in Chicago 10-1 compared to its other two losses that were by one goal each. The Penguins have won their last two games following a loss and going back, they are 43-16 in their last 59 games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game. Edmonton lost at Philadelphia in its last game on Saturday and it has been a surprisingly bad start to the season as it is 2-5. The offense has been the issue as the Oilers are averaging just 2.0 gpg despite averaging 38.9 shots per game. That could be attributed to facing great goaltending but that has not been the case most of the time. The Oilers are at a disadvantage in special teams as well as the Edmonton penalty kill has been a bit of an issue lately, sitting 30th in the NHL at a dismal 72.4 percent. That is not good news as the Penguins boast the second-best power play in the league at 32.4 percent. 10* (8) Pittsburgh Penguins |
|||||||
10-23-17 | Redskins +5 v. Eagles | Top | 24-34 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 24 m | Show |
This is a play on the WASHINGTON REDSKINS for our Monday Primetime play. Philadelphia enters Monday night riding a four-game winning streak and has become the toast of the NFL with a 5-1 record. The Eagles are the favorites to win the NFC at +425 but these lofty expectations have now taken value away as they are overpriced in this divisional game. Typically, we plan for a three-point number in a divisional game when teams are not too far off from each other and that is the case here. Philadelphia is 2-0 at home but it nearly lost to the Giants while getting outgained by 61 yards and took care of Arizona as it scored 21 first quarter points. The Eagles won the first meeting back on opening day by 13 points, but the game was closer than that throughout as they scored on a fumble recovery in the final two minutes to seal it. Washington is 3-2 and this is a game it needs to win to keep pace in the NFC East. A loss would put the Redskins 2.5 games behind Philadelphia and it would essentially be 3.5 games because of the head-to-head sweep. The Washington offense has been consistent which was a concern coming in with a new receiving corps as the Redskins are ranked No. 7 overall. Their worst game was the opener, but they can be given a mulligan for that based on it being the first game. Washington finished No. 28 in total defense in 2015 and 2016 and is up to No. 12 this season which is a significant turnaround. Washington has been a solid team away from home as going back to last season, it has covered 10 of its last 13 road games including a 4-1 ATS record against winning home teams. 10* (477) Washington Redskins |
|||||||
10-23-17 | 76ers +4 v. Pistons | Top | 97-86 | Win | 100 | 11 h 57 m | Show |
The Sixers are coming off an awful game against Toronto on Saturday as they lost by 34 points to fall to 0-3 on the season. Philadelphia was a sleeper by some to make a playoff run and while it may not be looking that was now, it faced three of top teams in the Eastern Conference so now it takes a step down in competition. Philadelphia center Joel Embiid (left knee rehabilitation) did not play Saturday as he continued to rest in the second half of back-to-back games but will be in the lineup tonight to round out a very balanced offense of six players averaging between 10.0 and 15.7 ppg. Going back, the Sixers are 23-8 ATS in their last 31 games against teams with a winning percentage above .600. Detroit is off to a 2-1 start with wins over Charlotte and New York and a loss at Washington. The Pistons have covered all three games thus far and that is a streak the public is backing here as they are one of two teams to start the season 3-0 against the number. They rallied from a 21-point deficit on Saturday to beat the lowly Knicks in New York but the Sixers are in a solid spot here as they catch the Pistons in a feasible letdown spot and lookahead game to Minnesota. 10* (501) Philadelphia 76ers |
|||||||
10-23-17 | Kings v. Maple Leafs -150 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 24 m | Show |
Los Angeles is the lone remaining team in the NHL that has yet to lose in regulation as it is 6-0-1 following a win at Columbus on Saturday to open a six-game roadtrip. Five of the first seven games for the Kings came at home so the schedule has been on their side and while a win at Columbus was very solid, the challenge gets tougher tonight. The Kings came into this season with more questions than answers as their most glaring flaw was a lack of offense. The team tied the Sabres for 24th in offense last season despite ranking seventh in shots per game and while it has improved, the average this season has been skewed by the last two games. Toronto lost its second game of the season at Ottawa on Saturday and we can expect a bounce back effort here as the Leafs are 6-1 in their last seven games following a loss of three or more goals. Toronto is the highest scoring team in the league, averaging 4.58 gpg and should be able to keep it going Monday/ The Kings have been one of the best penalty killing teams in the league, stopping 25 of 25 man-down situations but they face a tough task tonight as Toronto owns the third-best power play in the NHL. Toronto has had this one circled on the calendar as it is coming off a pair of losses last season to the Kings including a 7-0 loss at home. 10* (54) Toronto Maple Leafs |
|||||||
10-22-17 | Falcons +3.5 v. Patriots | Top | 7-23 | Loss | -110 | 55 h 34 m | Show |
This is a play on the ATLANTA FALCONS for our NFL Sunday Primetime play. We often talk about revenge and how it can come into play in certain spots. Typically, it is a situation that is secondary to another positive situation but in this case, it is the main ingredient. No need to go into details about the revenge but the Falcons have had this one on their calendars since the schedule came out in April. Shying away from road revenge is usually recommended but not here as Atlanta will go all out and it certainly has what it takes to win this one. The Falcons are coming off a pair of home losses against Buffalo and Miami and those are two games they no doubt should have won as they won the yardage battle in both games but were -3 in net turnovers. Overall, it has been a lethargic start to the season as games against the Bears and Lions could have resulted in losses as well but if there is a game to jumpstart the season, this is it. The Patriots are not looking good right now. We thought they may have turned a corner and backed them last week, but they failed to cover and were close to losing to the Jets and this team is not right. Whether it is age on offense or lack of chemistry on defense, this team is vulnerable to anyone right now as they have been outgained in four straight games. The Falcons can carve up this defense which makes this a game that can go either way, so a field goal finish gets the win if you can get the hook on the three. New England has failed to cover all three games at home this season while the Falcons are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 road games. 10* (475) Atlanta Falcons |
|||||||
10-22-17 | Broncos +1 v. Chargers | Top | 0-21 | Loss | -110 | 58 h 40 m | Show |
This is a play on the DENVER BRONCOS for our NFL Game of the Week. The Broncos are coming off an ugly loss last Sunday night as they fell by 13 points as a 13.5-point favorite and it was an ugly game not because they played poor football but because they lost too many intangibles. Denver lost the turnover battle 3-0, missed a pair of field goals and were bad in the redzone. The Broncos outgained the Giants 412-266 so they clearly dominated but these things can happen in football and the good thing for us is that the reaction is to the score and not what happened so we get line value which is the case here. Denver has outgained all five opponents as the loss at Buffalo was another game it could have won if not for losing the intangibles. After a 0-4 start, the Chargers have won two straight games and five of their six games overall have been decided by five points or less. That seems to point toward another close game here, considering the Broncos won the first meeting at home by just three points, but looking at the complete body of work, the Broncos are the superior team on both sides of the ball. As is the case with Chargers home games, the Denver fans will dominate the stadium as this Los Angeles team has the worst home field edge in the NFL. This is a revenge game for the Chargers but Denver has won seven of the last eight meetings so there has been a lot of revenge in the past that the Chargers could not take care of. The Broncos have covered five of their last seven games following a loss while the Chargers are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up win. 10* (473) Denver Broncos |
|||||||
10-22-17 | Hawks v. Nets -2.5 | Top | 104-116 | Win | 100 | 6 h 36 m | Show |
We won with the Nets on Friday and we will be backing them again on Sunday in another rare role of favorites. While saying this team may be on the rose is an overstatement, they have improved over the last couple seasons as the chemistry has come together and the addition of D'Angelo Russell is already proving to pay off. Excluding Jeremy Lin who is out for the season, Brooklyn has seven players averaging double0digits in scoring and while that is likely unsustainable throughout the season, the depth is a big strength for the Nets which is a big edge when playing as fast as they do. The same cannot be said for the Hawks as they have a pure scorer in Dennis Schroder and that is about it as they are rebuilding after 10 straight playoff seasons which pretty much got them nowhere. Losing Paul Millsap, Dwight Howard, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Thabo Sefolosha is hard to make up and it showed Friday as after a big start, Atlanta ran out of gas against the Hornets, scoring only 35 second half points. While playing up tempo is fun for some players, Atlanta cannot keep up as the Nets are accustomed to it and will take advantage. Going back to last season, the Nets are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game while the Hawks are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games following a straight up loss. 10* (702) Brooklyn Nets |
|||||||
10-22-17 | Saints v. Packers +4.5 | Top | 26-17 | Loss | -110 | 50 h 59 m | Show |
This is a play on the GREEN BAY PACKERS for our NFL Sunday Enforcer. We played against the Packers last Sunday and the win was made a lot easier because of the unfortunate injury to Aaron Rodgers. Now with Rodgers out, everybody is calling the Packers done but that is hardly the case. They are not Super Bowl contenders without Rodgers but playing in the NFC North makes them a legitimate division contender because it is so weak. Brett Hundley will be making the start in place of Rodgers and people will point to his poor effort last week. Coming into a game against a strong defense after not having practiced with the first string is a lot different than having a full week of practice to prepare. Plus, Hundley has been in this system for three years so he will be just fine, especially against the Saints defense. New Orleans is coming off a win at home against Detroit and while the score looks lopsided, the Lions lost the game on their own as they committed five turnovers that led to short fields and points for the Saints. New Orleans has won three straight games following a 0-2 start but we are not overly impressive as one win came against the Panthers before Cam Newton turned his season around while the other one came against Miami in London, part of a brutal Dolphins travel log. While this road game looks like a cakewalk to some, that is simply not the case. Not only do we back a Green Bay team that is still very talented but we are getting incredible line value as the Rodgers injury has created an eight-point swing and it is hard to justify an adjustment like that based on one player no matter how good or how important he is to the team. 10* (466) Green Bay Packers |
|||||||
10-22-17 | Jets v. Dolphins -3 | Top | 28-31 | Push | 0 | 49 h 23 m | Show |
This is a play on the MIAMI DOLPHINS for our NFL Sunday Supreme Annihilator. Sportsbooks were taking bets before the season started on whether the Jets would go winless this season and after a 2-0 start, it was looking like it could still happen. New York then went on to win three straight games and then played the Patriots very tough last week so there has been an impressive turnaround. Coming off that close call last week however puts the Jets in a horrible spot on Sunday as that can cause a true letdown the following week. The venue has played a big part in the success of New York as it has outgained opponents by 101.3 ypg in three home games but has been outgained by 180 ypg in three road games. The Jets won in Cleveland despite being outgained by 207 yards as they took advantage of three Browns turnovers and the Dolphins will have to avoid that similar outcome. Miami has won two in a row over Tennessee and Atlanta including coming back from 17 points down against the Falcons last week. It has not been a very good season for Miami despite being 3-2 as the start to the season was incredibly tough as the Dolphins went six straight weeks of being on the road dating back to the preseason. The defense is flying under the radar as Miami is No. 3 in scoring and No. 11 overall and that can carry them again here. Additionally, Miami will be out to avenge a 20-6 loss in New York last month as it failed to score until the final play of the game. Jets are 0-5 ATS in their last five road games against teams with a winning home record while the Dolphins are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following an ATS win. 10* (460) Miami Dolphins |
|||||||
10-22-17 | Titans v. Browns +6 | Top | 12-9 | Win | 100 | 49 h 44 m | Show |
This is a play on the CLEVELAND BROWNS for our NFL Sunday Ultimate Underdog. The Browns are a team to be played in certain spots and this is one of those. Cleveland is winless at 0-6 while it has failed to cover five straight games. We were involved in the first non-cover of this streak where we took the Browns against Baltimore and they had late chances to cover but failed. Now after four subsequent non-covers, we will be backing Cleveland this week at home as this team has been better than the record indicates. Three of the losses have come by just three points and on the season, the Browns are getting outgained by only 2.4 ypg. We won with Tennessee on Monday night as it came to life in the fourth quarter to defeat the Colts by 14 points as it put up 21 points in the final period. The Titans now have to hit the road on short rest after what was considered a big win as it was the first Monday night game since 2014 and they were able to snap an 11-game losing streak against the Colts so do not expect to see their best effort this week. Marcus Mariota was limited last week as he was not able to move around much and may be forced to scramble more here as the Browns defense is a very solid unit as they are ranked No. 8 overall and No. 6 in rushing defense. They are allowing just 3.0 ypc which is tied for the best in the NFL and that will surprise a lot of people. Making matters even worse, Tennessee has a bye next week which could further add to its lack of focus against the 0-6 Browns. The Titans are 5-23-3 ATS against teams with a losing record. 10* (452) Cleveland Browns |
|||||||
10-21-17 | Blazers v. Bucks -3 | Top | 110-113 | Push | 0 | 13 h 51 m | Show |
Portland is off to a 2-0 start with blowout wins over Phoenix and Indiana as its accumulated lead total through the two games is 91 points, but we cannot take these victories too serious. Both the Suns and Pacers are in rebuild mode and now the Blazers take on their first real opponent and one that is looking for some redemption. The Bucks opened their season with a win over the Celtics but last night, they were clobbered at home against Cleveland which gave a sign that they are not close to where they want to be. Milwaukee caught Cleveland at a bad time as the Cavaliers shot 54.3 percent from the floor while going a perfect 17-17 from the free throw line. The Bucks are a better team than what was on display last night and while they still shot a solid 46.3 percent from the floor, they could not get the pace that they wanted as they had only 82 shots, but they will be able to pick up the tempo tonight. The Rockets are the only other team that is 2-0 on the road and winning three straight road games to start the season is not easy in this league, especially for a non-elite team. Milwaukee covered seven of its last eight games last season in the second game of a back-to-back and looks to rebound tonight in the second game of a four-game homestand. 10* (516) Milwaukee Bucks |
|||||||
10-21-17 | USC v. Notre Dame -3.5 | Top | 14-49 | Win | 100 | 56 h 17 m | Show |
It is hard to believe but this is the first time since 2009 that Notre Dame and USC face each other as ranked teams. The Trojans are the higher ranked team but they could be the most overrated team in the country right now. We played them in their first two games of the season, losing against Western Michigan and winning against Stanford and even in the win over the Cardinal, something seemed off and since then, it has been off. It took overtime to defeat Texas, they were tied in the fourth quarter at California, lost outright to Washington St. which got destroyed by Cal last week, and was within a successful two-point conversion of falling to Utah last week. The only impressive game came against Oregon St. and the Beavers are the worst team in the Pac 12 at 1-6. Notre Dame is a one-point loss against Georgia from being undefeated and that is a good indication of how good the Irish have been as the rest of the schedule has been soft. A victory over Michigan St. was good even though it was outgained but Notre Dame has dominated every other team which is what great teams are supposed to do. Quarterback Brandon Wimbush is back as he missed the last game against North Carolina and Notre Dame is also coming off a bye week which is big for him and big for the team as a whole considering USC is playing for the eighth consecutive week. The Rushing offense is ranked No. 5 in the nation behind a stout offensive line and will be facing a pretty average Trojans defense. The Trojans are 7-17 ATS in their last 24 road games against teams with a winning home record while the Irish are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a bye week. 10* (402) Notre Dame Fighting Irish |
|||||||
10-21-17 | Wake Forest +7 v. Georgia Tech | Top | 24-38 | Loss | -135 | 56 h 14 m | Show |
Wake Forest opened the season with a 4-0 record but then lost it last two games against Florida St. and Clemson but both of those defeats were respectable efforts. The Demon Deacons lost to the Seminoles late as they won the yardage battle by 97 yards and against Clemson, they lost by 14 points with a couple late scores but holding the Tigers to 28 points was impressive. The defense is solid once again as they are allowing just 339.5 ypg and 16.7 ppg and facing a one-dimensional offense is no issue as they have shut down Army and Tulane over the last two seasons. Coming off two physical games would normally be a concern but Wake Forest had a bye last week which also benefits for an extra week of preparation for the Georgia Tech option offense. The rushing defense is allowing only 3.5 ypc on the season. The Yellow Jackets are just 3-2 on the season but those two losses have come by a single point each including a one-point setback at Miami last week. They looked as though they were going to pull off the upset but gave up the final 12 points of the game including allowing the game winning field goal with just four seconds remaining. That is a difficult loss to recover from but it was a misleading final score to begin with as Georgia Tech was outgained by 200 yards against the Hurricanes. The Yellow Jackets are one of five teams that has yet to lose a game against the spread which is a favorite go against play at this stage in the season. The Demon Deacons are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games while the Yellow Jackets are 9-21-2 ATS in their last 32 home games against teams with a winning road record. 10* (351) Wake Forest Demon Deacons |
|||||||
10-21-17 | UL-Monroe +5 v. South Alabama | Top | 23-33 | Loss | -110 | 54 h 43 m | Show |
South Alabama picked up a big win for us last week against Troy as it won outright as an 18-point underdog but that was a rivalry situation and now the Jaguars come in as a missed price favorite. They are 2-4 on the season and they have been dominated in all but one game this season as they have been outgained in five of six games. The lone game South Alabama won the yardage battle came against Alabama A&M of the FCS, a team that is ranked No. 227 out of 255 teams in the country. The offense continues to struggle as it managed only 236 yards last week against the Trojans and on the season, the Jaguars are ranked No. 120 in total offense. No make matters worse, their best running back Xavier Johnson was injured last week and is questionable this week. The fact they are favored is surprising as going back, the Jaguars are 5-14-1 ATS as home favorites since 2012. UL-Monroe is coming off an awful effort last week against Georgia Southern after opening Sun Belt Conference action with a 3-0 record. The Warhawks went 4-8 last season but brought back 15 starters this season so the good start is not a big surprise. They are 2-1 on the road and they have been solid in all three games as they have outgained all three opponents including Memphis where they lost by just eight points in their season opener. UL-Monroe has struggled with its defense but this is the second worst offense it has faced with the first being Texas St. and it allowed just 386 yards in that game. The Warhawks have covered five straight road games while the Jaguars are 1-11 ATS in their last 12 games following an ATS win. 10* (399) UL-Monroe Warhawks |
|||||||
10-21-17 | Indiana v. Michigan State -6.5 | Top | 9-17 | Win | 100 | 54 h 15 m | Show |
This is a play on the MICHIGAN ST. SPARTANS for our CFB Saturday Star Attraction. Michigan St. has won three straight games following a pair of big road wins at Michigan and Minnesota and after a dreadful 2016 season, the Spartans are 5-1 including a 3-0 record in the Big Ten. They have a long way to go to think about winning the East Division with games against Ohio St. and Penn St. upcoming but they need to take care of business before that. The lone defeat came against Notre Dame but that was a game it could have won if it was played normally as the Spartans lost the turnover battle 3-0 as they outgained the Irish by 141 total yards which went for naught. Indiana is coming off a tough loss in overtime against Michigan and that has to be a deflating defeat as they were close to knocking off a top team but fell short. Those are the type of losses that can linger and the Hoosiers are going into a difficult environment this week. They are 1-1 on the road with a fortunate win over Virginia that was sealed with a late punt return touchdown and while the talent of this Indiana team is stronger than normal, winning on the road against ranked opponents has not been their strength as they have not defeated a Big Ten ranked team on the road since 2001. The Hoosiers struggled to run the ball against Michigan and now faces the No. 8 ranked rushing defense in the nation. Michigan St. lost in overtime at Indiana last season to fall to 2-2 and that was the beginning of the end as it was the second loss in a six-game slide. Payback is in order as Michigan St. has covered seven straight Big Ten revenge games. 10* (336) Michigan St. Spartans |
|||||||
10-21-17 | Central Florida v. Navy +7.5 | Top | 31-21 | Loss | -110 | 73 h 13 m | Show |
This is a play on the NAVY MIDSHIPMEN for our CFB Saturday Enforcer. Navy was unable to sustain its winning streak at it lost by a field goal against Memphis, putting an end to its five-game run. it was a game the Midshipmen had every chance to win as they controlled the clock by more than 14 minutes but they committed five turnovers that led to 13 points all of which were deep in their own territory so mistakes were costly. They head back home where they covered all three games last season as home underdogs and they won all of those outright. Additionally, Navy has gone 6-0 since 2014 following a regular season loss. UCF has been a money-maker this season as it has rolled to a 5-0 start and has covered all those games although the contest against Cincinnati was officially a no-action game as 55 minutes were not played. The Knights have won those five games by 34, 28, 27, 28 and 42 points so they have not even been challenged and that is not a good thing as they get into the meat of their schedule. Three of the next four games are on the road and they have USF at home so we are going to see what this team is made of. So far, UCF has played the No. 130 ranked schedule in the country and has not seen anything on either side of the ball and this matchup is going to be a problem for the defense that has never played this option offense. Because of the blowouts to start the season, linesmakers have no choice but to make UCF a big road favorite because the public loves riding these streaks while we love going against them because of the value we are receiving. 10* (372) Navy Midshipmen |
|||||||
10-21-17 | Boston College v. Virginia -6.5 | Top | 41-10 | Loss | -118 | 70 h 31 m | Show |
This is a play on the VIRGINIA CAVALIERS for our CFB Saturday Supreme Annihilator. We played on Virginia a few weeks back when it went to Boise St. and defeated the Broncos and it is now 5-1 on the season following its fourth consecutive victory last week. The Cavaliers have had a great turnaround season following a 2-10 record last year in the first year under head coach Bronco Mendenhall and they are poised to make their first bowl game since 2011. The only loss came against Indiana and it was a game it should have won as the Cavaliers were outgained by only four yards while the Hoosiers returned a punt for a late touchdown to seal the game. Virginia has played a tame schedule but its defense is ranked No. 20 in the country and Boston College is not going to have the same success it has last week. The Eagles went to Louisville last week and hung 45 points on the Cardinals which was by far their highest point total of the season. As a matter of fact, it is their highest point total against a team from the FBS since 2013 when they scored 48 points against Army. The offense has not suddenly found its stride but faced a porous Louisville defense that has been torched most of the season. Boston College is still a dismal No. 114 in scoring and No. 102 in total offense and while its defense has been a force the last few years, it is No. 107 this season in total defense. The Eagles are allowing 131 ypg more than last season and close to 200 ypg more than in 2015 so it is a shell of what it used to be. A great system is to go against a team that won outright as a double-digit dog and it is now a single-digit dog as the lines are typically adjusted wrong. 10* (362) Virginia Cavaliers |
|||||||
10-21-17 | Pittsburgh v. Duke -8 | Top | 24-17 | Loss | -110 | 71 h 9 m | Show |
This is a play on the DUKE BLUE DEVILS for our CFB October Game of the Month. This is a great scheduling setup for Duke as after a 4-0 start, it has lost three straight games but those were against Miami, resurgent Virginia and Florida St. with the last two coming by a touchdown each. Now the Blue Devils catch a break as they take a step down in competition but they will be fully focused based on the current streak they are on. To no surprise, Duke lost the yardage battle each of these last three games while winning the yardage battle in all four victories. Pittsburgh is in the midst of a horrible season as it is 2-5 with the victories coming against Youngstown St. of the FCS in overtime and Rice which is 1-5 on the season. The highlight of the season could be that the Panthers outgained Penn St. in their 33-14 loss but the Nittany Lions revealed after they were not going close to full throttle. Pittsburgh has been outgained by an average of 208.8 ypg in its last four losses and making matters worse, the Panthers are without USC transfer starting quarterback Max Browne who is out for the season with a shoulder injury. Overall, Pittsburgh is No. 103 in total offense and No. 109 in total defense so the inexperience coming into the season where it was ranked No. 123 in the nation in experience has carried forward. Duke should not have issues taking its foot off the pedal here as last season, Pittsburgh ran up the score in a 56-14 victory and the Blue Devils were not happy about it. Going back, the Panthers are 1-6-2 ATS in their last nine games overall while the Blue Devils are 6-1-1 ATS in their last eight home games. 10* (346) Duke Blue Devils |
|||||||
10-20-17 | Jazz v. Wolves -4 | Top | 97-100 | Loss | -107 | 11 h 29 m | Show |
The new-look Timberwolves did not get off to a good start but facing the Spurs in their season opener can do that to a lot of teams. Minnesota lost by eight points in a very slow-paced game and Jimmy Butler had a poor debut as he scored only 12 points in 35 minutes but playing his first game at home in Minnesota will add to his bounce back effort. He scored 15 or fewer points 11 times last season and averaged 26.5 ppg in the 11 follow up games. The Timberwolves are projected to have a top-level offense and they will show that off here. The Jazz held the Nuggets to 96 points but Denver still shot 46.8 percent from the floor as Utah played at a snail's pace which is a lot easier to do at home than it is on the road. Utah had a strong defense last season but the loss of Gordon Hayward and George Hill severely hurts the defense which is projected to be a below average No. 22 in defense. Ricky Rubio had an average debut and while he will be pretty fired up in his return to Minnesota, that will not be enough. After 51 wins last season, Utah is projected for just 40.5 wins this season which shows how much of a drop is expected. 10* (714) Minnesota Timberwolves |
|||||||
10-20-17 | Magic v. Nets -2 | Top | 121-126 | Win | 100 | 11 h 1 m | Show |
Orlando is coming off a home win over Miami in its season opener as it won by seven points as a 3.5-point underdog. The Magic played solid defense as it held Miami to 39.3 percent shooting when taking away the 11-18 performance from Hassan Whiteside and the defense will be the cornerstone of the team this season but that does not necessarily mean it is a very good defense. The Magic have turned the front office and roster over once again and the matchup tonight will test them and the defense. Brooklyn lost at Indiana in its opener as the 131 points scored was not enough as the Nets will once again be at the top of the league in pace. That means plenty of points but also means plenty of points allowed and part of their problem on Wednesday was turnovers as they gave it away 20 times which they could not recover from. D’Angelo Russell had a strong debut and is a great addition to build around. The loss of Jeremy Lin is going to hurt the depth but we like the matchup here as Brooklyn succeeded last season in this scenario as it went 12-4 ATS in its last 16 games after allowing 100 points or more in its previous game. Look for a big rebound tonight. 10* (712) Brooklyn Nets |
|||||||
10-20-17 | Hawks v. Hornets -6 | Top | 91-109 | Win | 100 | 11 h 31 m | Show |
The Hawks are expected to have a rough season as they came in dead last in some preseason power rankings. It is a total rebuild in Atlanta as its 10-year playoff run will likely come to an end this season as it no longer has the services of Paul Millsap, Dwight Howard, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Thabo Sefolosha. The Hawks are going in a different direction, attempting to rebuild with a young team while keeping their cap manageable and holding onto their No. 1 picks. So, what did they do Wednesday? They went on the road and defeated the Mavericks, another team that is close to doing a full rebuild but the challenge will be tougher tonight. Charlotte hit the road as well for its season opener but the results were not as good as it lost in Detroit by 12 points. The Hornets shot horrible, grabbed just three offensive rebounds and committed 17 turnovers which all led to getting outshot 96-73 and no team is going to win many games when getting outshot by 23. They head home where they look to regroup and the revenge narrative is in play tonight with Howard who had issues with Atlanta head coach Mike Budenholzer and he has a chance to go off. The home team has covered 10 of the last 13 meetings. 10* (704) Charlotte Hornets |
|||||||
10-20-17 | Western Kentucky v. Old Dominion +10 | Top | 35-31 | Win | 100 | 77 h 16 m | Show |
This is a play on the OLD DOMINION MONARCHS for our CFB Friday Night Lights play. We won with Western Kentucky last Saturday as it defeated a bad Charlotte team to make it three straight wins. While we were high on the Hilltoppers last week, we are going the other way this week as their three-game winning streak has come against teams that are a combined 2-18 and the four overall wins have come against teams a combined 3-23. They do face another losing team this week but they hit the road where they have struggled as they lost to Illinois 20-7 and narrowly defeated 0-7 UTEP by a point. We thought Western Kentucky would run all over the 49ers last week but has only 121 yards on the ground and looks like it could struggle again this week against another not so great rushing defense. Old Dominion won 10 games last season and came into this season with high expectations but after a 2-0 start, it has lost four straight games and they were not pretty. Two of those did come against ACC teams while another came on the road last week against Marshall but it was the home loss against Florida Atlantic that was befuddling. It was the result of turnovers as four interceptions led to 21 points for the Owls while another touchdown was the result of a turnover on downs. Last week, the Thundering Herd scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter, one coming on a fumble recovery return, so that was deceiving as well. Quarterback play has been an issue and it needs to be shored up in the redzone so while the Hilltoppers defense looks good on paper, playing the No. 170 ranked schedule has helped. Western Kentucky is the second biggest public betting consensus on the entire weekend board as the road chalk is not scaring people away. 10* (308) Old Dominion Monarchs |
|||||||
10-19-17 | Clippers v. Lakers +5 | Top | 108-92 | Loss | -105 | 15 h 28 m | Show |
The Lakers were a pleasant surprise last season, going 26-56 and while that may look horrendous, after winning 17 and 21 games the previous two seasons, last year was a big move forward. One of the youngest rosters in the NBA and plenty of cap space after this season, the future is bright in Los Angeles and there could very well be another positive move this season if the youngsters can gel. We did not get to see much of rookie Lonzo Ball in the preseason because of a bum ankle but he is the playmaker that will be comfortable right away. The Lakers upgraded at center with Brook Lopez while Julius Randle, third full season, and Brandon Ingram, second full season, will both continue to improve. The Clippers almost mailed it in this season as the loss of Chris Paul to Houston was thought to start a domino effect of stars leaving but Blake Griffin resigned and they signed Danilo Gallinari and along with DeAndre Jordan, they have one of the top frontcourts in the league. The backcourt is now an issue with the Paul departure and Los Angeles has taken a small step back overall as opposed to many other teams taking a step forward. The Clippers have dominated this series over the last few years but a new season brings new optimism for the Lakers and this line tells us a lot as the last three meetings, the Lakers were double-digit underdogs so the gap is closing. 10* (506) Los Angeles Lakers |
- Early Lines
- High Limits
- NEW VIP Rewards
- VIP Program
- Mobile Betting
- Crypto
- VIP Program
- Crypto
- Live & Mobile Betting!
- Crypto
- Live & Mobile Betting
- 48 Hour Payouts
- 35% Crypto Bonus
- Live Betting
- Mobile Friendly
Guaranteed Winners or your money back and Free Picks in the NFL football, NBA basketball, MLB baseball, NCAA college football and basketball, Nascar Racing, Arena Football nhl hockey leagues and more.
We are part of the internets Premier Sports Handicappers League with full documentation of all members on this sports betting news and info portal. Free Membership, Join Today and start Winning!
For any resources you could need like sports handicapping odds, handicapping stats, schedules, or handicappers free picks and tips please click on any of the links on the right hand side of this page.