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01-20-18 | Boise State v. Nevada -6 | 68-74 | Push | 0 | 10 h 18 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Mountain West showdown between teams both on course for Big Dance (recent RPI had Nevada at 16 and Boise at 29, well within at-large range). Last season, however, a similar looking Broncos team was outclassed twice by Wolf Pack, and regional insiders believe this is a better Nevada edition, especially on stop end. Pack has more length on perimeter than any other MW entry, and can effectively tie up top Boise scorer wing Chandler Hutchison (19.6 ppg), who recently dropped 44 on San Diego State. Eric Musselman now getting consistent big efforts from 6-7 Purdue grad transfer wing Kendall Stephens, scoring 19 ppg last four after the NC State transfer Martin twins had stolen many of the early-season headlines. |
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01-20-18 | Clippers v. Jazz -1.5 | 113-125 | Win | 100 | 9 h 47 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Los Angeles has dominated the series in Utah, winning 11 of the last 13 visits to the Vivint Smart Arena. The Clippers have won 6 in a row SU, covered their last 5 and have had two days off. Utah hosted New York last night, and the Jazz have been a tough cookie in this scheduling position, covering 15 of the last 22 at home when unrested. Clippers shot 50% against Utah this season, but LA G Austin Rivers (21 ppg, 55%) and Patrick Beverley (19 ppg, 50%) are out, forcing Lou Williams into the starting lineup. Williams has scored just 14.5 ppg and shot only 37.5% against the Jazz |
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01-20-18 | Warriors -3 v. Rockets | 108-116 | Loss | -105 | 5 h 55 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Although Houston dodged a bullet in getting a virtual slap on the wrist for the fracas in Los Angeles against the Clippers, but losing Trevor Ariza and Gerald Green will handicap the Rockets nonetheless. Those two have contributed 27.3 ppg and 8.4 rpg in the past 10 games, and it’s usually no fun playing the Warriors shorthanded. Golden State is 21-3 SU on the road, including a 124-114 victory at the Toyota Center Jan. 4, which was the last meeting with the Rockets. The Warriors have won and covered 9 of last 11 in Houston! |
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01-20-18 | Gonzaga -19.5 v. Santa Clara | 75-60 | Loss | -112 | 8 h 10 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Herb Sendek doesn’t have the weapons on hand as he did a year ago, when inheriting bombs-away G Jared Brownridge from predecessor Kerry Keating, as well as a useful frontline scrapper in Nate Kratch. Broncos badly missing those weapons this season, and Sendek was helpless to watch on Dec. 30 at Spokane, when Zags viciously dismembered SC 101-52. Mark Few might display a bit more compassion in rematch, but Gonzaga still scoring 90 ppg, and hard to make a case for Broncos, only 3-13 vs. spread entering weekend |
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01-20-18 | Bucks +7 v. 76ers | 94-116 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 20 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The 76ers are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 vs. NBA Central. While the Bucks are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Philadelphia and 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings. In addition the road team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings. |
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01-20-18 | Grizzlies +9 v. Pelicans | 104-111 | Win | 100 | 7 h 58 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The New Orleans Pelicans have two All-Star starters in their front court but are just two games above .500 entering today's home contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins are hoping to get their team in position to make a strong playoff push with the season past the midway point. Memphis is showing signs of life with three consecutive wins - its first such streak since a 3-0 start to the season - and Friday's 106-88 victory over Sacramento matched its largest winning margin (18) of the season, which also occurred against the Kings |
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01-20-18 | Heat v. Hornets -5 | 106-105 | Loss | -108 | 7 h 55 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Charlotte has won seven of its last 11 games after enduring a 3-12 stretch that included a 104-98 loss to Miami at home Dec. 15. That was part of a 14-4 surge for the Heat, who have since stumbled with two losses in three games to begin their five-game road trip. They built a 10-point halftime lead before running out of steam in Friday's 101-95 loss at Brooklyn on Friday. |
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01-20-18 | Thunder +3 v. Cavs | 148-124 | Win | 100 | 4 h 32 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Cleveland backers probably no longer have money to play with after the Cavs have covered just 2 of 17 games since Dec. 10. Cleveland is just 3-8 straight-up in its last 11 games and has been outscored 112-104 ppg in that downturn. The Cavs clearly need the help they thought they’d receive from Isaiah Thomas, but he’s shooting just 31% (18% from 3-point range) in his last 4 games after some “fool’s gold” performances when he first returned from the hip injury that sidelined him until earlier this month. OKC has been playing much better, as Russell Westbrook, Paul George and Carmelo Anthony have combined to shoot 47% and score 63 ppg in January. |
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01-20-18 | Rhode Island -3.5 v. Dayton | 88-74 | Win | 100 | 1 h 25 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units With streaking RI gunning for its 13th straight victory, must lay short price with A-10 front runner, double-revenger Rams, who played their best defensive game of the year in 73-51 home romp over previously-surging UMass on Wednesday. Disciplined & careful RI (+5.2 TO margin; 6th nationally) smoothly directed by blossoming 6-3 soph PG Jeff Dowtin, who has collected 91 assists & only 21 TOs. Meanwhile, Rams’ sharpshooting back court mates 6-3 sr. Jared Terrell (18 ppg; 42% from the arc) and E.C. Matthews (13.6 ppg) will exploit a sagging Dayton defense, which has allowed 80 ppg over the last 3 outings. Flyers, who’ve already suffered home defeats administered by UMass & Penn this term, will eventually succumb to a hot & profitable Ram contingent, 6-0-1 vs. spread last 7 tilts. |
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01-20-18 | LSU +2 v. Vanderbilt | 71-77 | Loss | -108 | 1 h 21 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Since uptempo, good-shooting LSU (79.8 ppg; 49.4% FGs) has actually played better on the SEC trail than in Baton Rouge, have no qualms endorsing the Bayou Bengals seeking their fourth straight road win, including upset victories at Texas A&M & Arkansas. LSU’s gifted 5-11 frosh PG Tremont Waters (16.3 ppg; 40% from distance; 102 assists) is a prime candidate for SEC Newcomer of the Year, while undervalued 6-11 sr. F Duop Reath (12.4 ppg, 5.2 rpg) will do plenty of biz in the post area vs. undersized Vanderbilt, being forced to use shortish 6-6 sr. F Jeff Roberson at the center spot. Additionally, the Bayou Bengals can afford to pack it in on the stop end, since the Commodores are only canning 32.2% from trey land (296th). Underperforming Vanderbilt is a bankroll-evaporating 1-14 vs. the spread TY! |
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01-19-18 | Suns v. Nuggets -9 | 108-100 | Loss | -108 | 4 h 35 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Denver has toyed with Phoenix lately, with the Nuggets winning and covering 7 straight, including a 134-111 decision earlier this season at the Pepsi Center when Denver G Gary Harris scored 36 pts. on Jan. 3. The Nuggets are coming off a competitive but very disappointing loss in Los Angeles to the Clippers, a result that dropped Denver just off the pace in a five-team game of musical chairs for the 5th-8th seeds in the West. Phoenix, meanwhile, has covered just 2 of its last 8 and Jay Triano’s squad seems content to make sure Sun G Devin Booker (27 ppg L10) and F TJ Warren (23 ppg L10; iffy with a back injury) get their points. |
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01-19-18 | Illinois +5 v. Wisconsin | 50-75 | Loss | -104 | 3 h 24 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Though Illinois still seeking its first Big Ten victory, strongly recommend “taking” with a highly-combative Illini squad, which has lost 8 of its 9 games by 7 points or fewer, including three OT setbacks. Expect Illinois to shoot straighter after nailing only 3 of 18 from deep in taut 64-63 loss at improved Nebraska on Monday. Wisconsin still too overly-dependent on do-everything 6-10 jr. F Ethan Happ, who won’t outclass the Illini’s mettle tested, good-shooting 6-10 jr. F Michael Finke, who scored 16 points and hauled in 10 caroms vs. the Huskers. Plus, Illinois’ industrious 6-7 jr. F Leron Black (14.3 ppg, 5.6 rpg) will be tough matchup for the Badgers, who’re ranked a lowly 289th in FG% defense (46.2%). |
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01-19-18 | Wizards v. Pistons +1 | 122-112 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 38 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Washington has been point spread poison the last few weeks, as the Wizards have dropped 7 straight against the number. The Wizards’ defense has been missing in action in the downturn, yielding 112 ppg. Washington won the first two meetings with Detroit this season, once without star PG John Wall, but both of those results came at Capital One Arena. Now the series shifts to Detroit’s new Little Caesar’s Arena, where the Pistons have been surging in the last several weeks. Detroit is 5-1 SU and has covered 3 of its last 4 at home, including wins against Western reps San Antonio and Houston. |
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01-19-18 | Spurs v. Raptors -5.5 | 83-86 | Loss | -118 | 2 h 42 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units San Antonio has won 5 straight against Toronto, but Spurs’ road record (11-14 SU, 9-15-1 vs. the points) is far from impressive this season. Despite stubbing their toe a few times with recent losses to Golden State and Miami, the Raptors own the second-best home record in the league, and are playing at a much higher level than when these two met back on Oct. 23. Raptor G Kyle Lowry got off to a very slow start this season, and C Jonas Valanciunas was injured and didn’t play in first go-round. Looks like the Spurs will be without F Kawhi Leonard for a while, as his thigh injury remains a problem. That’s not good for the Spurs. |
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01-19-18 | Buffalo -3.5 v. Western Michigan | 84-74 | Win | 100 | 1 h 27 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units To this point, Buffalo looking the clear class of the MAC, which some regional sources suggested once Mizzou transfer G Wes Clark (15.4 ppg) became eligible in mid-December. That gave Bulls a third heavy-duty scoring wheel behind smooth-stroking jr. G CJ Massinburg (186 ppg’40% triples) and emerging 6-8 jr. PF Nick Perkins (16 ppg), who scored 26 in recent Jan. 16 blowout of NIU. No MAC foe yet within single digits of Bulls, and WMU hard-pressed to break that trend unless sr. G Thomas Wilder (17.6 ppg) begins to get a bit more scoring help (no other Bronco scoring better than 10 ppg). |
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01-18-18 | Magic v. Cavs -10 | 103-104 | Loss | -107 | 5 h 4 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Orlando is just 1-6 ATS this year off an upset win as an underdog and only 3-5 ATS in trying to revenge a home loss against an opponent, while Cleveland is 2-1 ATS in its last three after four or more consecutive SU losses. The Magic are just 5-19 on the road this year. Despite their recent struggles the Cavs are still 15-5 at home. |
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01-18-18 | 76ers v. Celtics -4.5 | 89-80 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 57 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Sixers blew a 22-point first-half lead to the Celtics in London, with Boston eventually winning, 114-103 (that's a 33-point turnaround). Boston's victory gave the Celtics 13 wins in their last 14 games against the Sixers, including seven in a row at TD Garden. This contest marks just Boston's third game in the last 12 days, so the Celtics are also very fresh. Lay the points! |
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01-16-18 | Oklahoma -3 v. Kansas State | 69-87 | Loss | -110 | 25 h 3 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Lon Kruger returns to his old stomping grounds in Manhattan, where he was a star PG over four decades ago for Jack Hartman and once coached the Mitch Richmond-led Cats into the Elite Eight back in ‘88 (where did the time go?). Now he brings his “Jason Kidd meets Steph Curry” star frosh G Trae Young, still leading the nation in scoring AND assists, and top ten Sooners had also covered five of last six into last Saturday at TCU. Note that a lesser, pre-Trae OU covered both vs. K-State last season, including a 30-point romp at Lloyd Noble Center, as Kruger usually gets solid efforts from his charges vs. his alma mater. |
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01-16-18 | Clemson +6 v. North Carolina | 79-87 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 18 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Is this the year? Clemson might finally have a legit chance to end its 0-for-forever slump at Chapel Hill (55 losses in a row and counting!), as this looks like Brad Brownell’s best Tiger version. Older and solid in every area, balanced with five DD scorers, and augmented by inside presence of former Texas A&M transfer 6-9 PF Elijah Thomas, who is now providing needed rim protection, Clemson for once not out-manned as usually the case vs. Roy Williams’ still-evolving collection of young bigs. Until the newcomers become a bit more reliable, sr. PG Joel Berry II carrying an awfully big scoring and leadership role for Heels, especially as Pitt transfer wing Cameron Johnson (career-low 33% beyond arc) not yet providing a consistent spark to offense since return to active duty in late December. |
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01-16-18 | Akron v. Eastern Michigan -8 | 49-63 | Win | 100 | 23 h 14 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Akron’s 1st-year HC John Groce having a rough debut in the “Rubber City” with a frosh-laden squad, which had six players transfer when former mentor Keith Dambrot left for Duquesne after LY’s successful 27-9 campaign. Therefore, must “invest” in triple revenger EMU, which should totally dominate the interior with arguably the MAC’s premier inside duo of double-double machine, 6-10 jr. C James Thompson IV (15.8 ppg, 11.7 rpg)& burgeoning 6-9 jr. Elijah Minnie (Robert Morris transfer; 17.5 ppg, 6 rpg), who poured in 25 in his team’s 79-74 home win over rival Central Michigan on Tuesday. Zipless Zips rank a lowly 270th or worse in TO margin (-1.8 pg), FG% defense (45.7%) & foul shooting (66.5%). |
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01-16-18 | Wisconsin v. Purdue -15.5 | 50-78 | Win | 100 | 23 h 6 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Wisconsin’s drop-off is now officially confirmed after early Big Ten road losses at Rutgers and Nebraska, the sorts of teams the Badgers used to chew up in the Bo Ryan and early Greg Gard eras. Not this year, however, as Gard’s offense still not providing much support for 6-10 F Ethan Happ (17 ppg), who seems to be fighting opponents alone on many nights. Big and physical Purdue a tough matchup for Happ, and will force Wisconsin's other thus-far unreliable scorers to contribute. Badgers won’t keep pace with 85 ppg Boilermakers, who also shoot better than 50% from floor as soph wing Carsen Edwards (17 ppg) now one of four “teens” scorers (13 ppg or more) for Matt Painter, whose team is also a dangerous 42% beyond arc. |
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01-15-18 | Kansas v. West Virginia -4.5 | 71-66 | Loss | -110 | 25 h 52 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units KU is still dangerous and a Final Four threat as usual, but this is a different sort of Bill Self Jayhawk team, with little depth and few big men. KU relying very heavily upon work from perimeter (and its nation’s best 11 triples pg), but that might play right into the hands of WVU and its sr. G combo of Daxter Miles and Jevon Carter (leads Big 12 with nearly four steals pg), who have seen it all the past few years in rugged loop. Mounties flustered Oklahoma’s Trae Young in recent WVU win at Morgantown, and Bob Huggins’ self-described “golf scramble” offense will find somebody to get a good shot on each possession. So far, so good! |
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01-15-18 | Butler +1.5 v. Providence | 60-70 | Loss | -110 | 20 h 20 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Since Butler in a oh-so-rare three game losing skein, have faith the proud, talented Bulldogs right their ship vs. Providence squad, which has been no ball of fire at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center TY. Note, Friars already suffered home defeats vs. Minnesota & Marquette, while pulling out narrow 1 & 2-point wins over Belmont & Stony Brook. Count on Butler digging in defensively after allowing an uncharacteristic 86 ppg during the losing skein. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs’ star 6-1 soph G Kamar Baldwin (15.2 ppg) shoots straighter after nailing only 7 of 19 from the field in his team’s 84-75 setback at high-powered Creighton last Tuesday. Moreover, PC’s top big 6-8 sr. F Rodney Bullock (17 ppg, 6.8 rpg) will have no picnic in the paint area vs. Butler’s industrious 6-8 sr. F Tyler Wideman. |
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01-15-18 | Heat +1.5 v. Bulls | 111-119 | Loss | -110 | 19 h 18 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Miami has already taken a pair of similar looking scorelines (97-91 & 100-93) vs. Chicago, though Heat wasn’t able to cover either. Both of those meetings were pre-December and when Bulls were struggling badly, and though Chicago slowed down around Christmas-time, it did recover for a win at MSG vs. the Knicks on Jan. 10. Still, without worrying about a bigger price, might back Miami, which began to surge at about this same time a year ago. Offense has been a struggle most of the season for the Heat, but they’ve scored 114 points per 100 possessions (with six guys averaging double-figures) while winning six in a row SU thru Jan. 11 to climb all of the way into fourth place in the East, with several of Erik Spoelstra’s charges (Josh Richardson, Goran Dragic, and Kelly Olynyk) all coming up big lately. |
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01-15-18 | Hornets v. Pistons -3 | 118-107 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 14 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Detroit has been on a bit of an updraft, and the Pistons have been a percentage play as home chalk the last few seasons (43-29-1 in role). Charlotte might get a psychological lift from potential return of HC Steve Clifford from personal leave, as he has been cleared to start coaching again sometime this week, and Dwight Howard gives the Hornets a foil to help contain Detroit pivot Andre Drummond. Howard out rebounded Drummond 15- 13 in first meeting, but the Pistons made 9 fewer turnovers than the Hornets, while holding Charlotte to 39.7% shooting. Yield to Charlotte’s poor road mark (5-13 SU, 4-9-1 as road dog) |
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01-14-18 | Saints +5 v. Vikings | 24-29 | Push | 0 | 29 h 24 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Like Minnesota, New Orleans also changed quite a bit after the season opener as former Vikings great Adrian Peterson was jettisoned to Arizona in favor of the two-pronged attack of Mark Ingram and rookie Alvin Kamara. The potent pair became the first running back duo in league history to gain more than 1,500 yards from scrimmage and helped New Orleans lead the NFL with 4.7 yards per carry and 23 rushing touchdowns. Kamara finished second among running backs in catches with 81 during the regular season, but had just one against the Panthers last weekend. Michael Thomas more than picked up the slack, however, reeling in eight of nine targets for 131 yards in his playoff debut. The Saints are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 road games and 42-20-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. |
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01-14-18 | Northwestern +2.5 v. Indiana | 46-66 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 31 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Since NW playing with the passion and sense of urgency that characterized LY’s Big Dance squad, would recommend the veteran Wildcats, eager to avenge LY’s taut 63-62 loss in Bloomington. IU’s somewhat-vulnerable defense (44.2% FGs; 209th) will be dissected by NW’s multi-talented 6-3 sr. floor general Bryant McIntosh (13.4 ppg; 102 assists), who collected a school-record 16 dimes in his team’s resounding 83-60 home romp over Minnesota in mid-week. Plus, look for the Wildcats’ formidable 6-8 jr. C Derek Pardon (13.4 ppg; 7 rpg; 32 blocks) to fully exploit a shorthanded Hoosier forecourt sorely missing the services of sidelined 6-10 jr. De’Ron Davis (9.6 ppg; 4.3 rpg; 22 blocks; out for year with leg injury) |
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01-14-18 | Jaguars +7.5 v. Steelers | 45-42 | Win | 100 | 26 h 5 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The surprising Jaguars certainly didn't overly impress the folks, with their nail biting win over the Bills. Just 15 FDs, with a lowly 75 PYs from a suddenly unimpressive Bortles. Jags averaged 34.5 ppg 4 games previous to 10 & 10 points in their last 2 outings. Not the best of times to be taking on the steady "D" of the Steelers, although that unit has allowed 23.8 ppg in Pitt's last 6 games. Most notable sidebar here is the Steeler revenge factor, as the Jags picked off Ben 5 times in their first meeting (Oct 8). Obviously, that won't be repeated. Return of WR Brown is key (led NFL in receiving, despite missing 3 games). Pitt 2-5 ATS as chalk of 7+ points. Dog call. |
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01-14-18 | Bucks +2 v. Heat | 79-97 | Loss | -101 | 1 h 18 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Miami took 3 of 4 against Milwaukee last season, as defensive intimidator C Hassan Whiteside grabbed 14.3 rpg and blocked 2.3 shots per game. Still, the Heat’s leading scorer against the Bucks was G Dion Waiters LY (23 ppg), and he didn’t make the recent Miami road trip to Toronto and Indiana due to an ankle issue, while PF Justise Winslow has been out for weeks (also an ankle injury). Perhaps MMA-trained PF James Johnson can intimidate Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, but it’s more likely the “Greek Freak” uses style and speed to win the battle. Miami is 5-13-2 vs. the points at American Airlines Arena this season. |
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01-13-18 | Gonzaga -13 v. San Francisco | 75-65 | Loss | -109 | 11 h 50 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Silas Melson just delivered the top scoring game of his career and the senior guard looks to post another strong outing when No. 14 Gonzaga visits San Francisco today in West Coast Conference play. Melson established career highs of 23 points and seven 3-pointers as the Bulldogs steamrolled Portland 103-57 on Thursday. The Bulldogs are rolling through the WCC and have won their first five league games by an average of 35.4 points with four of the victories coming by 30 or more points. San Francisco is coming off a 67-65 road loss to Loyola Marymount, a contest in which the Dons committed 17 turnovers. |
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01-13-18 | Nuggets v. Spurs -7 | 80-112 | Win | 100 | 3 h 20 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Denver is coming off a game last night at home against Memphis, and the Nuggets have had little luck against San Antonio over the last 4-5 years. The Spurs have won 13 of the last 14 covering double-digit spreads in the last 3 meetings at the AT&T Center. The Nuggets have had some luck in 2nd night of back-to-back games on the road the last few years (12-7 vs. spread), but Denver is in a point spread trough while San Antonio had covered 9 of 12 prior to visiting the Lakers Thursday. Spurs are 14-4 as home chalk this season. |
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01-13-18 | Titans +14 v. Patriots | 14-35 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 26 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Nine straight AFC East titles for the Patriots, who just continue along with their other worldly accomplishments. Brady at yet another outstanding 32/8 (4,577 yards, 66.3%) although he did toss a pick in each of 5 straight games down the stretch. But the Pats always have the answers. Note ranking 29th on "D", but holding 10 of last 12 foes under 18 points, & on an 8-1-1 ATS run. Titans pulled miraculous upset of the Chiefs, after trailing 21-3 at the half. But note that Mariota is just 15/16, while the host has covered to the tune of 10-2-1 in Titan games, including last week's shocker. Of course, the blowout is a distinct possibility, but the 2-TD spot is pushing it a bit |
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01-13-18 | Pistons -1 v. Bulls | 105-107 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 50 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units It appears that “Cinderella” Chicago had its carriage turn back into a pumpkin when the clock struck 12 on New Year’s Eve, as the Bulls have lost 5 of 7 SU, including 3 straight at the United Center, since Dec. 31. Always-under-pressure Detroit HC Stan Van Gundy has kept the wolves at bay, as the Pistons came off a 7-game mid-December losing streak to win 6 of last 11 and maintain playoff position as Philly and New York faded. Piston leading scorer F Tobias Harris is pumping in 21.4 ppg and shooting 51% this month, while C Andre Drummond returned after sitting out 2 of 3 to start the month and grabbed 34 rebounds combined at New Orleans and Brooklyn. Chicago has allowed 122 ppg in January, and hasn’t held a team below 111 since Christmas. |
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01-13-18 | Warriors v. Raptors +4.5 | 127-125 | Win | 100 | 3 h 23 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Toronto pushed Golden State to the limit in first meeting, held back on Oct. 25, when Steph Curry and Kevin Durant had to nail a couple of late shots to hold off the Raptors. Now the scene shifts to the Air Canada Centre, where the Raptors had their 14-game home winning streak snapped the other night against Miami. Golden State is coming off a game last night in Milwaukee, and, with Curry’s ankle potentially still a bit tender, motivated Toronto should finally step out from under 10-year shadow that’s seen the Raptors lose 15 of the last 17 against the Warriors |
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01-13-18 | Nets +10 v. Wizards | 113-119 | Win | 100 | 3 h 49 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Both teams played last night, and while the Nets are on a 9-5 spread run when unrested, Washington is just 6-13 vs. the number at the Capital One Arena in 2nd of back-to-back games. The Wizards have been underachieving since the first week of December, covering just 5 of 16 games from Dec. 9 through Jan. 11. First two series meetings went Brooklyn’s way this year, with the Nets taking a pair of home decisions on Dec. 12th and 22nd with 8 players averaging double figures against the Wizards, led by F Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (18.5 ppg, 11.5 rpg, 50%) and 2nd-year pro G Caris LeVert (16.5 ppg, 65% FGs). No guarantee Washington G John Wall and Bradley Beal can regain form that fueled string of 7 straight series victories heading into this season. |
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01-13-18 | Kentucky -2 v. Vanderbilt | 74-67 | Win | 100 | 5 h 29 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units John Calipari knows his Kentucky basketball team remains a work in progress, but entering Saturday’s trip to Vanderbilt the coach also recognizes he is seeing signs of progress. The No. 20 Wildcats showed moxie in rallying from six points down in Tuesday’s 74-73 home victory over Texas A&M, a game in which Calipari played just eight players and relied on PJ Washington’s four points and critical steal in the final 2:28 to hold off the Aggies. While Kentucky has found a way to win three times in conference play -- albeit by a combined total of nine points -- the Commodores could not hold a 10-point lead in the second half to fall 92-84 at home to No. 23 Tennessee on Tuesday. Vanderbilt struggled at the 3-point line (3-of-11 in the second half). |
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01-13-18 | Colorado State +7 v. Wyoming | 78-73 | Win | 100 | 6 h 40 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units This intense border rivalry has had several down-to-the-wire games throughout the years. Expect more of the same for this one at Laramie, where recent upgrades by CSU make the Rams an intriguing dog. Larry Eustachy has needed half of the season to figure out the proper fits to replace his graduated core from LY’s 24-win side, but midweek win at Utah State and other improved recent efforts suggest Eustachy has found the recipe, with jr. G Prentiss Nixon (24 ppg last two) emerging as one of MW’s top scoring threats, while development of 6-11 soph C Nico Carvacho (DD scoring in four of last five) is helping to better space the floor as he now provides a legit post scoring threat. Wyoming beginning to lean awfully heavily upon wings Justin James and Hayden Dalton, as offensive flow almost solely from perimeter in recent games. |
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01-13-18 | Towson v. William & Mary -2 | 99-73 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 30 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The William & Mary Tribe are 7-0 at home this season, and 5-0 against 7-4 opponents. At home the Tribe are averaging 91.0 scoring, and holding teams to 85.2 points scored on defense. The Towson Tigers are 1-5 while on the road this season, 2-3 against conference opponents, and 10-3 against non-conference opponents. Tribe are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 home games and 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win. |
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01-10-18 | Temple v. SMU -10.5 | 66-64 | Loss | -105 | 2 h 26 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Uints SMU has lost two games in a row and aims to snap that mini-skid against another scuffling team when it hosts Temple on Wednesday. The Owls have lost five in a row, including their first four games in American Athletic Conference action. SMU's non-conference slate included big victories against Arizona and USC, but the AAC season has gotten off to a disappointing start with two wins followed by a close loss to Tulane and a blowout at the hands of Cincinnati. SMU won last season's two meetings by a combined 30 points. |
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01-10-18 | Drake +5.5 v. Valparaiso | 60-77 | Loss | -106 | 2 h 10 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Welcome to the big, er, bigger, leagues, Valpo! Regional scouts suggesting that the step up from the Horizon to the Missouri Valley proving a bit much for Valpo, which has continued to struggle in its new environment even after return of top scorer G Tevonn Walker, who missed a few weeks in December with mono. Crusaders not dominating on the glass any longer at this higher level and are now getting routinely overpowered, such as when out-boarded 45-30 in last Wednesday’s loss at Bradley, dropping Valpo to 0-3 SU in new league. Meanwhile, upgraded Drake broke 3-0 in the Valley behind four-year starting G Reed Timmer, now up to a career-high 19.4 ppg. |
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01-09-18 | Ole Miss v. Auburn -11 | 70-85 | Win | 100 | 27 h 27 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units High-octane AU (87.3 ppg), which notched an impressive 94-84 upset win at talented Tennessee last Tuesday, is off to its best start since 1999-2000. Hence, must lay around 5 hoops with the defensively-tenacious Tigers (6.6 bpg 5th nationally), benefiting from heralded, fast-blossoming & versatile 6-8 frosh F Chuma Okeke, who collected 11 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists & 2 steals vs. the Vols. Defensively-inviting, weak boarding Ole Miss (75.6 ppg; 240th in rebound margin) likely to drop its 6th straight as visiting underdog in the reg.-season vs. a balanced AU squad (six players avg. 8 ppt or more), which nails a solid 77.9% from the charity stripe. Double revenge works for Bruce Pearl’s platoon. |
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01-09-18 | Wisconsin v. Nebraska -2.5 | 59-63 | Win | 100 | 27 h 5 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Progressing NU (only one win away from equaling last year’s total victories!) has circled this date following last year’s painful 70-69 OT home loss, when Wisconsin hit a 3-pointer with 0.3 on clock in regulation to send the game to overtime. Better-balanced Huskers have a strong 1-2-3 punch in 6-0 jr. G Glynn Watson Jr. (12.4 ppg; 55 assists) 6-6 jr. G James Palmer Jr. (15.2 ppg) & 6-9 jr. F Isaac Copeland (12.1 ppg, 6.8 rpg), who’ll greatly neutralize the Badgers’ premier weapon 6-0 jr. F Ethan Happ. Note, shot-swatting NU (6.3 bpg; 12th) 8-1 SU at friendly Pinnacle Banke Arena, with the only defeat coming in taut 73-72 loss to mighty Kansas in mid-December |
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01-09-18 | Texas Tech v. Oklahoma -3.5 | 65-75 | Win | 100 | 25 h 29 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units No nights off in the Big 12 this season, partly because of the rise of Chris Beard’s Texas Tech, good enough to go into Kansas on Jan. 2 and beat the Jayhawks. But slowing down Lon Kruger’s go-go OU (96 ppg!) and Steph Curry-like frosh G Trae Young (leading nation in scoring AND assists!) looks a tall order. Young also now getting fellow frosh 6-9 F Barry Manek (scored 20 or more three times in last five game thru Jan. 5; 28 vs. Oklahoma State on Jan. 3) involved on the attack end. Sooners had covered four in a row and were “over” 11-1 into last Saturday vs. West Virginia. |
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01-08-18 | Nuggets v. Warriors -10.5 | 114-124 | Loss | -108 | 10 h 54 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Warriors get an opportunity to avenge one of their most stunning defeats in recent years today. Golden State had won an NBA-best 11 straight games when the Nuggets came to town on Dec. 23 and clobbered them 96-81. It not only was the Warriors' most lopsided home loss of the season, but also the second-largest margin of defeat in a home game in Steve Kerr's four years as head coach. Also, the 81-point total was the Warriors' lowest at home in the Kerr era. Don't worry about the number in this one! |
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01-08-18 | Alabama -3.5 v. Georgia | 26-23 | Loss | -107 | 25 h 12 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Bulldogs of Georgia have been special all season, featuring the running of Chubb & Michel (now combined 2,449 yards, when including their 326 yards & 5 TDs in that thrilling double overtime win over Oklahoma last week). QB Fromm is obviously the real deal, with a 20-of-29 showing vs the Sooners, with 2 TDs no picks: 23/5 for the season. The 'Dawgs also feature a stellar defense, ranking 12th, 2nd, 3rd, 7th, & 4th vs the run, pass, scoring, passing efficiency, & total "D". When Georgia grabbed 'Bama's defensive coordinator Kirby Smart in '16, it was a stroke of genius, as his stop unit has proven out, despite last week's less than satisfying display vs the Okiies, allowing 48 points & 531 yards. Oh, by the way, in that only other SEC vs SEC national title game, the 'Tide posted a 21-0 shutout of then 13-0 & Number One LSU. 'Dawgs are superb, but 2nd best to this "D" |
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01-08-18 | Raptors -7 v. Nets | 114-113 | Loss | -110 | 25 h 32 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Toronto has won 9 straight against Brooklyn, compiling a 7-2 spread mark in that run (4-0 at the Barclays Center). Brooklyn has been covering some games lately (4 straight prior to facing Boston Saturday), but the red-hot Raptors were on a 15-3 SU run and had covered 3 of last 4 as road chalk prior to visiting Milwaukee Friday. With G DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry playing at the top of their game, and Serge “I-block-a” is an intimidator in the paint, while C Jonas Valanciunas can do it at both ends. With Miami up tomorrow, Cleveland and Golden State after that, the Raptors will do a workmanlike job on the out manned Nets |
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01-08-18 | Bucks v. Pacers -1.5 | 96-109 | Win | 100 | 6 h 19 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Milwaukee won first meeting in series this season, taking a 122-101 decision on Wednesday at home. The “Greek Freak” had 31 points. and 10 rebounds, 5 assists, a couple of blocks (you know...the usual) to take over the game, and Buck G Khris Middleton broke out of a mini-slump with 27 points. on 9 of 14 shooting to chase the Pacers out of the building. Indy G Victor Oladipo didn’t play in that one, but he was targeting a return from injury Saturday against Milwaukee. Indy C Domantas Sabonis had a career-high 24 points. in first meeting, playing 33 mins. off the bench, and feel Indy might be more intense on defense in rematch after allowing 59% Wednesday. |
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01-07-18 | Spurs v. Blazers -2.5 | 110-111 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 4 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Blazers fell just short when they hosted the Spurs earlier, losing by two. They are 4-1-1 ATS the last six times that they attempted to avenge a home loss. During that stretch, Portland is also 5-0 SU and 3-0-2 ATS, after allowing 90 or fewer points. Even with the earlier win here, the Spurs are still only 7-12-1 ATS on the road. |
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01-07-18 | Florida State +2.5 v. Miami-FL | 74-80 | Loss | -103 | 6 h 11 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Florida State looks to finish a stretch of three straight ranked teams to start the ACC season with a winning record when it travels south to take on No. 17 Miami (Fla.) tonight. The Seminoles gave No. 2 Duke all it could handle in a 100-93 road loss to open the league campaign before holding on for an 81-80 victory over 11th-ranked North Carolina at home last Wednesday. The Seminoles will test their productive offense (85.4) against Miami, which is allowing 58.9 points per game and 36.9 percent shooting overall - both in the top five in the nation. The Hurricanes were off to their best start since 2007-08 at 10-0 before dropping two of the last four, including a 64-54 loss at Georgia Tech on Wednesday, and will play their first home game since Dec. 5. Miami needs to take care of the ball better after coughing it up 15 times in a victory over Pittsburgh last Saturday and recording a season-high 18 turnovers against Georgia Tech. |
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01-07-18 | Panthers v. Saints -6.5 | 26-31 | Loss | -112 | 28 h 39 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The only playoff game pitting arch-rivals from the same division, &, as you can see, the Saints have gotten the better of it, not just this season, but have covered 6 straight vs the Panthers. Note the fav covering 7 of Carolina's last 9 games, while the Saints are on a 7-2 ATS run as less than DD chalks. Cam is at just 22/16 this year, while Drew just keeps on doing it: 29/10 & another 4,332 passing yards. Lay the points. |
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01-07-18 | Northern Kentucky -12.5 v. Detroit | 56-54 | Loss | -100 | 19 h 60 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units With Horizon League contender NKU off possible loss at Oakland on Friday, highly recommend laying fair price with the undervalued Norse, which is 9-2 vs. the spread prior to clash with Grizzlies. High-powered, unselfish NK (81.4 ppg; 18.2 apg) should light scoreboard vs. defensively-weak UD (90 ppg; 350th), in the midst of a 9-game losing skein prior to Wright State on Friday. Norse’s bruising 6-7, 250-pound C Drew McDonald (17.7 ppg, 8.1 rpg) should easily collect his 5th double-double vs. poor-boarding Titans, ranked a lowly 302nd in rebounding margin. |
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01-07-18 | Bills +9 v. Jaguars | 3-10 | Win | 100 | 24 h 7 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units First playoff game for the Bills since the "Music City Miracle", when Buffalo was the victim of a controversial windup loss to the Titans on Jan 8, 2000. The Jags had a combined record of 22-74 from '11-'16, before HC Marrone's arrival, who had the same job with Bills in '13 & '14. First playoff game for Bortles (3,687 yards, 21/13), but Buffalo RB McCoy is limping (ankle). Seems the spread is just a tad too much |
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01-06-18 | Pelicans +1.5 v. Wolves | 98-116 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 11 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Minnesota took first two meetings in this series this year, winning twice at New Orleans. The Timber Wolf G Jimmy Butler and F Andrew Wiggins combined for 44 ppg and Minnesota shot 54%. New Orleans had won 10 of the previous 12 before those meetings, and the Pelican “big three” of C DeMarcus Cousins, PF Anthony Davis and PG Jrue Holiday acquitted themselves well, combining for 67 ppg and shooting 49% as a group. Minnesota is just a 33% play as a home favorite this season, so favor Pelicans to fight back |
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01-06-18 | Duke -12.5 v. NC State | 85-96 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 52 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Duke has the engines revved for this Tobacco Road clash vs. a wobbly NC State side that will nonetheless have Coach K’s full attention after Pack’s upset win at Cameron Indoor last season. Pack looking like it is going to be the doormat in a loaded ACC as new HC Kevin Keatts does not have the depth to keep pace with the league’s power teams, as early lopsided losses vs. Clemson and Notre Dame suggest. Blue Devils might not pump the brakes until this one is well under control, as their 95 ppg offense and do-everything 6-11 frosh Marvin Bagley III (22 ppg) gleefully extend the margin vs. bitter local foe |
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01-06-18 | Falcons +6 v. Rams | 26-13 | Win | 100 | 7 h 29 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Atlanta won six of its last eight, with the only two losses coming against division winners Minnesota and New Orleans, but Matt Ryan had only five touchdown passes versus four interceptions in the final six games. He still has one of the league's most dangerous targets in Julio Jones, who caught 88 passes and eclipsed 1,400 yards (1,444) for the fourth straight season. The Falcons also feature the backfield tandem of Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman, who rushed for a combined 1,493 yards and 12 touchdowns while adding 63 receptions and four scores. Atlanta surrendered 19.7 points per game and allowed only one 100-yard rusher. |
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01-06-18 | Bucks v. Wizards -4 | 110-103 | Loss | -105 | 1 h 20 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Washington has won and covered 3 straight vs. Milwaukee and is 9-4 against the number L13 in the series. Both are coming off games last night, the Wiz in Memphis while the Bucks hosted Toronto. Wizards G Bradley Beal led the way with 23 pts. in Washington’s 99-88 victory at Milwaukee in first meeting of the season, and Markieff Morris (+22 differential) did a nice job defending Giannis Antetokounmpo (8 of 21 shooting, “just” 8 rebs.) and Kelly Oubre Jr. had 18 pts. off the bench (entire Buck bench scored 16). |
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01-06-18 | Boise State -1 v. Wyoming | 78-79 | Loss | -102 | 7 h 47 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Board-crashing MW challenger BSU (+9.1 rpg; 12th nationally) has proven its “roadability” with upset victories at Oregon & UNLV in the month of December. With the Broncos’ future NBA draftee 6-7 sr. F Chandler Hutchison (17.4 ppg, 8.5 rpg; 51 assists) continuing to show why he’s a prime candidate for the league’s Player of the Year, have faith surging BSU rises to 10-1 SU last 11 (only loss at powerhouse SMU in mid-December) in Laramie, where it won handily by 15 LY. Defensively-penetrable Wyo (76 ppg; 260th)won’t get many second-chance opportunities, ranked a lowly 284th in rebound margin (-2.7). |
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01-06-18 | South Alabama +12.5 v. Texas-Arlington | 67-91 | Loss | -105 | 4 h 58 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The South Alabama Jaguars are ranked 289 for offensive field goal percentage shooting 41.2% while attempting 54.4 shots per game. The Jaguars shooting percentages include 68.0% for free throw percentage and 35.1% for three point percentage so far this season. On the road, the Jaguars are averaging 64.6 scoring, and holding teams to 73.9 points scored on defense. South Alabama is 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600, 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win, and 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. |
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01-06-18 | Titans v. Chiefs -8 | 22-21 | Loss | -105 | 4 h 60 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The streaky Chiefs are clicking at just the right time. The SU winner has covered all 16 of KC games: runs of 5-0, to 1-6, to 4-0. Their stat edges are hardly all that impressive, although Smith has become an study in efficiency (67.5 & 6/5), with Hunt leading the NFL in rushing. And note KC ranking 2nd in all-important TO ratio. The host has covered to the tune of 11-1-1 in Tennessee tilts, & with this the Titans' 1st playoff games in 9 years, accompanied by current 14-23-1 ATS run, it's the Chiefs. |
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01-03-18 | St Bonaventure -2.5 v. Dayton | 72-82 | Loss | -105 | 24 h 19 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units A-10 sources alerted early to potential downgrade at Dayton after loss of HC Archie Miller to Indiana and departure of almost all of LY’s key cogs, creating a daunting task for new HC Anthony Grant. Flyers played only .500 ball thru pre-league slate as Grant looks for reliable scoring options beyond returnees G Darrell Davis & F Josh Cunningham (both better than 16 ppg). Bona will never have a better chance to avenge recent series losses vs. better Dayton teams, and Mark Schmidt’s side hasn’t lost SU since high-scoring sr. G Jaylen Adams (18.2 ppg) returned from injury at the start of December. |
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01-03-18 | Ole Miss v. Georgia -5.5 | 60-71 | Win | 100 | 22 h 14 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units UGa is coming off a loss at Kentucky. Hence, a good spot to lay a fair price with the resilient Dawgs, who were 2-0 vs. spread following a pair of setbacks vs. the Wildcats a year ago, by springing upset wins at South Carolina & Alabama! So, must buck defensively vulnerable Ole Miss (76.6 ppg), which won’t get many 2nd-chance opportunities, ranked a lowly 216th in rebound margin. Moreover, ill-prepared Rebels— who’ve only played one game as visitor TY (77-58 blowout loss at Middle Tennessee State in early December), lack a post scorer who can trade blows with UGa’s future NBA draftee, 6-8 sr. F Yante Maten (20.1 ppg, 9.3 rpg), while deep-shooting 6-4 jr. PG William Jackson II (12.1 ppg; 43 of 92 from distance; 45 assists) can hit the J or find the open man with regularity. |
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01-01-18 | Alabama v. Clemson +3 | Top | 24-6 | Loss | -108 | 145 h 2 m | Show |
Rating: 3 Units Bowl Game of the Day This year's 'Tide hasn't been as overpowering as usual, with but one cover vs bowl opponents, which is mainly due to a "D" that has suffered an abnormal amount of injuries. But even with that, they rank 3rd, 7th, 1st, & 2nd in run, pass, scoring, & total "D". So, still a huge force. The last 2 years, we've bucked the Tigers in their semi-final games vs Oklahoma & Ohio State. Mistake & mistake, as CU (-3½, +1½) dominated both with a combined score of 68-17, and a 1,000-593 yd edge! Absolutely stunning, especially in light of the fact that both the Sooners & Buckeyes entered with identical 11-1 records. Dabo sure can coach. QB Bryant is no Watson, but Tigers more than match for anyone. Take the points |
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01-01-18 | Blazers v. Bulls +1 | 124-120 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 53 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units While some expected Chicago to disappear again after lopsided loss at Boston on Dec. 23, Bulls bounced back to beat the Bucks and Knicks to extend their spread uptick to 11-1 last 12 into last Friday’s game vs. Pacers. Return of Niko Mirotic and his ability to co-exist peacefully with Bobby Portis has keyed ascent that’s also reflected in various stats, as Chicago was league’s most improved team (both offensively and defensively) in December, 15.2 points per 100 possessions better for the month (plus.1.6) than they were through November 30 (minus-13.6). Meanwhile Portland continues in an uneven pattern, with Damian Lillard’s recent hamstring woes the last thing Blazers need right now. |
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01-01-18 | Bucks v. Raptors -6 | 127-131 | Loss | -103 | 8 h 15 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Toronto Raptors ran into a little speed bump on the road, but they've been unbeatable at home of late. The Raptors will go for their 12th consecutive home win when they ring in the New Year by hosting the Milwaukee Bucks today. Toronto won 12 of 13 before stumbling on the road last week with losses at Dallas and Oklahoma City, but the team had no such trouble in its return home as it blew past the Atlanta Hawks 111-98 on Friday. |
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01-01-18 | Georgia v. Oklahoma +2 | 54-48 | Loss | -110 | 141 h 15 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Oklahoma made it this far, 2 years ago, but, as 3½ pt favorites over Clemson, in the Orange Bowl, were mauled by the Tigers, 37-17, with a 312-67 rushing yard deficit along with being outscored 21-0, in the 2nd half. Of course, that overland differential may not seem all that important, because of the Sooners' overhead proficiency. However, note that Oklahoma held a 235-222 rushing yards per game edge over the Tigers at game time. Lesson learned, as a year ago, they routed Auburn, 35-19, in the Sugar Bowl, with a 228-185 rushing yard edge over a Tiger squad that entered with a 279-125 rushing yards per game advantage. However, their main cog, of course, is Heisman winning QB Mayfield, who has 4,340 passing yards & 41/5, leading the nation in passing efficiency, completion percentage, yards per pass, & yards per completion (16.6), etc. He has 12,005 passing yards since '15. Thus, Okies are at 45.6 ppg in their last 23 games. |
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01-01-18 | Central Florida +10 v. Auburn | 34-27 | Win | 100 | 137 h 53 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Knights of Central Florida have to be in possession of the most unpredictable football program in the land, as, since '04, they've experienced seasons with final records of 0-11 ('04), 10-4 ('07), 11-3 ('10), 10-4 ('12), 12-1 ('13), 0-12 ('15), & 12-0 ('17). Bowl games? Sure. Eight of them (this makes 9) since the '04 Hawaii, reaching their apex, with '13's 52-42 upset (+17) of Baylor in the Fiesta, never relinquishing the lead. Bears entered that game at 11-1, with a 53-17 ppg edge. So everything is possible. The whole football world is aware of the fact that the Knights are the only perfect FBS team, ranking 7th, 1st, & 5th in passing, scoring, & total offense. QB Milton is a gem, with 3,795 PYs, 69%, & 35/9, ranking only behind Oklahoma's Mayfield, who just was awarded the Heisman Trophy. And he has also run for 497 yards & 10 TDs. So 12-0, but a near double digit underdog vs a squad with 3 losses. Take the points. |
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01-01-18 | South Carolina v. Michigan -7.5 | 26-19 | Loss | -105 | 136 h 23 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Michigan's offense is nothing to write home about, but return of QB Peters (concussion 38 days ago) is huge plus, as O'Korn was only a 53%, with 2 TDs & 6 picks, filling in for original #1 QB Speight, who left the team in early Oct. The Wolverines hold a 7-FD pg edge over the 'Cocks. A year ago, Michigan climbed its way out of a 20-6 halftime hole vs Florida State, taking a 30-27 lead in the final 1:57, only to allow a Francois TD pass in the last 0:36 in a 33-32 loss. Figures to be a low scoring affair, with the definite edge to the Wolverine "D", along with revenge hammer, from '12's bowl loss. Lay the points. |
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12-31-17 | Hornets v. Clippers -2.5 | 98-106 | Win | 100 | 8 h 33 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units First meeting went Charlotte’s way, as the Hornets dealt the Clippers loss No. 8 of a 9-game streak on Nov. 18. HC Doc Rivers will have a talk with his son about that game, as Clip G Austin Rivers had as many turnovers as hoops or assists in a 3-of-14 shooting night. Rivers has been on a good run of late, scoring 23 ppg and shooting 48% in his last five games through Dec. 28. It appears Blake Griffin will be back this weekend for the Clippers, and must note LA was forced to start Sindarius Thornwell at guard that night due to back court injuries, allowing Charlotte’s Kemba Walker to score a game-high 26 points. The Clippers are healthier now and are 6-3 SU with Milos Teodosic at PG. |
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12-31-17 | Georgia +11 v. Kentucky | 61-66 | Win | 100 | 24 h 56 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units A better-rounded UK team didn’t lose in three meetings vs. a lesser Georgia last season, but still couldn’t cover the number in any of those vs. the Dawgs. Mark Fox now has a veteran roster better suited to perhaps stealing one from John Calipari as U Georgia almost did in OT loss at Lexington last season, with bullish 6-8 sr. PF Yante Maten (20.2 ppg & 9.3 rpg) potentially able to neutralize Cats in paint. Fox also getting nice production from emerging soph G William Jackson (12 ppg, also a most-welcome 44% beyond arc). Note six straight “overs” for UK into Friday’s game vs. the ‘Ville. |
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12-31-17 | Saints -5 v. Bucs | 24-31 | Loss | -108 | 26 h 17 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Saints have been brilliantly steady since their 0-2 start, averaging 28.6 ppg in their last 13 games. Brees is the fastest player to reach 70,000 career passing yards (248 games: Peyton did it in 258 games). New Orleans clinched a playoff spot with that win over Atlanta, which was its biggest win in 4 years, & will take their division with another here. No, it doesn't happen too often, but this one pits the best offense in the NFL (Saints), vs its worst defense (Bucs). Tampa's Winston threw for 367 yards & a TD vs the Panthers last week, but was sacked six times, & fumbled 3 times. Saints call. |
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12-31-17 | Jaguars +3 v. Titans | 10-15 | Loss | -117 | 26 h 10 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Jags have nailed down AFC South title, despite Bortles a horrid 3 interceptions, vs the Niners, one a pick-six. That after a 3-week run without a pick the best stretch of his career. However, he did throw for 382 yards & 2 TDs. And note Jacksonville allowing a TD in their first possessions of the game, for the 1st time this year. Check it out. Five losses for the Jags, with every one of their first 4 being followed by blowout wins: 44-7, 30-9, 27-0, & 30-10. Titans have a bit of a shot at a Wild Card insertion, with a win here, coupled with losses for both the Bills & Chargers. But won't take this. |
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12-31-17 | Bengals v. Ravens -9.5 | 31-27 | Loss | -105 | 26 h 5 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Neither of these teams is dependable. Bengals made the Seahawk faithful ecstatic with their upset over the Lions, coming from 8 FDs in blowout loss to Minnesota, to a 28-15 FD edge vs Detroit. But can they do the same for the Bills this week? Ravens will clinch with a win here, which will represent their first sweep of Cincinnati since '12, the year that they won the Super Bowl. Have now won 5-of-6, after opening at 4-5. Flacco 29-of-38 vs Colts, & 7/1 over last 4 games. Even if Baltimore loses here, they'll get one of the two Wild Card spots, if either the Bills or Titans fall. Ravens in a rare rout |
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12-31-17 | Georgia Southern v. South Alabama +4.5 | 67-69 | Win | 100 | 5 h 42 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Georgia Southern is 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win, 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Sunday games, and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. While South Alabama is 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600, 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record, and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. |
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12-31-17 | Bulls +7.5 v. Wizards | 110-114 | Win | 100 | 4 h 40 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Chicago’s recent winning ways have included road success, as the Bulls have covered six of their last seven away from home. Chicago covered both trips to Washington last season, and Bulls are getting stat sheet-stuffing contributions from G Kris Dunn, who’s scored 15 ppg with 4.4 rpg, 7.8 apg and 2 spg in December. Washington is just 5-10 as Capital One Arena chalk this season, and Chicago is rebounding well with return of Mirotic (out rebounded by 3 per game in November but out rebounded foes by 2 per game in L10). |
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12-31-17 | Bears v. Vikings -11.5 | 10-23 | Win | 100 | 23 h 6 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Vikings have been "money", with yet another spread streak, covering 9 of their last 10 outings, doing it both offensively, behind the leadership of Keenum, who had thrown for 3,497 yards, 67%, with 22 TD tosses & just 7 picks, as well as defensively, with a "D" that has held 10-of-13 foes below 18 points. Left a frigid Lambeau Field with its first shutout win since a 13-0 effort over the Lions on Dec 5, 1993. And it was their first blanking of the Packers since '71. The Bears field 8th best "D" in the NFL, but 30th-ranked "O", that won't dent the Vikings in this |
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12-31-17 | Packers v. Lions -7 | 11-35 | Win | 100 | 23 h 46 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units It seems difficult to believe that the Lions are again on the outside, looking in, playoff-wise. Especially with the season that Stafford has had, 26 TD passes & just 10 picks, along with 4,123 PYs. So, as the highest paid player in NFL history, he has exactly zero playoff wins. They are 3-4 at home this season, but note the favorite covering to the tune of 7-1-2 in Detroit's last 10 games. For the Packers, they weren't shutout in 158 games, with Rodgers, but have been blanked twice since Hundley took over starting job 8 games ago. Visitor is 7-2 ATS in Green Bay games, but Lions in a romp |
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12-30-17 | Wisconsin -5.5 v. Miami-FL | 34-24 | Win | 100 | 97 h 36 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Badgers are again a "run-first" outfit, having the overland edge in every game, before crashing in their Big Ten title loss to Ohio State, with a 238-60 rushing yard deficit. But, whereas the Buckeyes rank 7th & 8th in rushing in total "D", the 'Canes come in at 43rd & 41st, respectively. Frosh Taylor is their "money" back, ranking 3rd in the nation, with 1,857 rushing yards, 6.8 yards per rush, & 13 TDs (41 yards on 16 carries in showdown loss to Ohio State). Forty-first bowl for Miami, which has lost 7 of its last 8 on the field, & 6-of-8 ATS. |
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12-30-17 | Louisiana Tech v. Marshall -2 | 65-78 | Win | 100 | 6 h 20 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Sure, La Tech seeking to avenge 93-77 loss to MU in LY’s C-USA tourney. But, still not dissuaded from wholeheartedly endorsing frenetic-paced Herd, which nearly upset highly ranked Xavier in 81-77 defeat in the Cintas Center on Dec. 19th. G-oriented Bulldogs ill-equipped to counter-attack in the paint area vs. UM’s ultra productive 6-9 jr. F Ajdin Penava (19 ppg; 9.9 rpg; nation-leading 64 blocks), who’s transformed into a major force on both ends. Additionally, LT will be hard pressed to contain the Herds’ scorching 6-3 jr. G Jon Elmore (24 ppg), who has knack of getting to the foul line, canning a nation-best 107 of 130 FTs TY. Payback doesn’t work. |
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12-30-17 | Illinois-Chicago v. Northern Kentucky -14 | 51-86 | Win | 100 | 6 h 13 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Northern Kentucky Norse are 6-0 at home this season, and 1-0 against 7-5 opponents. At home the Norse are averaging 83.8 scoring, and holding teams to 58.5 points scored on defense. The Illinois-Chicago Flames are 0-6 while on the road this season, 0-1 against conference opponents, and 5-8 against non-conference opponents. On the road, the Flames are averaging 65.7 scoring, and holding teams to 80.7 points scored on defense. |
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12-30-17 | NC State v. Clemson -10 | 62-78 | Win | 100 | 3 h 26 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units With NC State’s starting soph PG Markell Johnson (8.7 ppg; 6.6 apg) suspended on assault charges, must “lay it” with dangerous & profitable Clemson (11-1 SU; 7-2 vs. the spread), looking to make a statement in its ACC home opener. The Tigers’ aggressive, mixing defenses (62.5 ppg; 39.5%) will be perplexing for the Wolfpacks’ true frosh backup PG Braxton Beverly as his backcourt mate 6-3 sr. G Al Freeman (15 ppg) will be constantly hounded by CU’s deep stable of Gs. Moreover, the Tigers’ much-improved 6-8 sr. F Donte Grantham (7.3 ppg LY; 14.8 ppg TY; 38% from the arc) can score in a variety of ways, while skillful scorer/distributor 6-3 jr. Shelton Mitchell (13 ppg; 54 assists) does his thing with impunity |
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12-30-17 | Washington +3 v. Penn State | 28-35 | Loss | -120 | 92 h 21 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units And the Washington "D" is again a rock, ranking 17th, 8th, & 10th in rushing, scoring, & total, while sitting at 3rd, 6th, & 6th this year. Just 2 losses, by 6 & 8 points, at Arizona State & Stanford. That close to a spot in the playoffs. But speaking of "close" the Nits only losses in their last 22 games have come by 3 (last year's final-second Rose Bowl loss to Usc), 1, & 3 points (this year's losses at Ohio State & Michigan State, in last 1:48; & 0:00). QB McSorley is at 3,228 yards, 65%, & 36/8, while RB Barkley has 1,729 yards rushing & receiving (19 TDs). And the Lion "D" ranks 7th in scoring. Talk about your "coin flip" decisions. I'm taking the points. |
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12-30-17 | Iowa State +4 v. Memphis | 21-20 | Win | 100 | 89 h 7 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Cyclones of Iowa State, of course, shocked the football world with their 38-31 upset of otherwise perfect Oklahoma, overcoming a 24-10 deficit, winning in the L 2:19. That proved no fluke, as Iowa State's 5 losses came by just 3, 10, 4, 7 & 1 pt (Kansas State at the gun), all to eventual bowl teams, with just 3 opponents cracking the 20-pt barrier in Cyclone games. Nothing exceptional, offensively, although Kempt is 67% & 13/3, while Montgomery has 1,094 rushing yards (knee: probable). Both excel in forcing the TO. Get this: Iowa State is +219.5 points ATS in 19 of its last 20 games. I'll go along with that longevity. |
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12-30-17 | Louisville -6.5 v. Mississippi State | Top | 27-31 | Loss | -115 | 88 h 18 m | Show |
Rating: 3 Unit Bowl Game of the Day The Bulldogs have been one of our "goto" squads this year, with their 8 wins coming by an average of 21 points per game SU, & 10.2 points per game ATS, but also heed 2 of their 4 losses coming by 28, 39 points (#3 Georgia, #7 Auburn). Their offensive fireworks have overshadowed one of the finest stop units in the land (#10). They have, however, lost the services of QB Fitzgerald, who, like his predecessor, Dak Prescott, could do it all, both overhead (1,782 passing yards, 56%, 15/11), & overland (984 rushing yards, 14 TDs). And how about seeing 9th-yr HC Mullen leave for the Florida Gators. This all adds up to solid win for dedicated Cards. |
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12-29-17 | USC +8.5 v. Ohio State | 7-24 | Loss | -115 | 73 h 22 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Barrett entered Ohio State's Fiesta Bowl meeting vs Clemson at 2,428 passing yards, 24/5, with 847 rushing yards, but was stymied by the Tigers: 127 passing yards, 0/2, with minus 2 rushing yards. Troy's 74th ranked "D" certainly won't duplicate that showing, so, as usual, it has to outscore the Bucks, ala last year's 52-49 last-second Rose Bowl win over Penn State, with a 17-0 4th quarter edge. QB Darnold (3,787 yards, 64%, 26/12) & RB Jones (1,486 yards, 18 TDs) are a fearsome combo. I'll grab the TD here. |
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12-29-17 | Texas-Arlington -4.5 v. Coastal Carolina | 65-90 | Loss | -102 | 8 h 24 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Undoubtedly, Sun Belt contender UT Arlington’s demanding pre-conference road slate has prepared the Movin’ Mavericks well for the conference trail. So, with UTA’s impressive covers at BYU (upset Cougs 89-84!), Alabama, Northern Iowa & Creigton under its belt, won’t hesitate to lay short price vs. Coastal Carolina still learning how to “finish” close games, enduring its last five losses by a combined 16 points. UTA’s NBA prospect 6-9 sr. F Kevin Hervey (23 ppg) even more effective TY thanks to 7-0 sr. C Johnny Hamilton (Virginia Tech grad transfer; 11 ppg, 8 rpg), who should hurt the shorter Chanticleers in the paint are. |
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12-29-17 | Utah State -4 v. New Mexico State | 20-26 | Loss | -110 | 70 h 16 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units New Mexico State has five double digit losing campaigns in their previous 7 seasons, along with 9 straight years with at least 9 losses. And try only 1 cover since Sept 23rd, this season. These 2 have met 37 times as members of the Big West, Sun Belt, & WAC, the last in 12's 41-7 Utah State win (-30). Utah State has the bowl history edge. |
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12-29-17 | NC State v. Arizona State +7 | 52-31 | Loss | -130 | 69 h 31 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The 'Devils are saying goodbye to HC Todd Graham, despite a pair of double digit win campaigns, & 5 bowls in his 6 years at the helm. However, he, along with his entire staff will be on the sidelines for this one. The Suns have covered 7 of their last 9 games, as QB Wilkins has thrown for 2,918 yards (64%) & 17/5, while RBs Richard & Ballage have combined for 1,634 yards. Note 297 rushing yards per game in their 4-game stretch run. However, the Arizona State run "D" ranks 83rd. But the dog is 8-3-1 ATS in Sun Devil games this year. TD spread is a bit much. |
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12-29-17 | Texas A&M v. Wake Forest -3 | Top | 52-55 | Push | 0 | 120 h 39 m | Show |
Rating: 4 Unit Bowl Game of the Week For the Demon Deacons of Wake Forest, this marks just their 12th bowl game, the first coming in their 26-14 win over South Carolina, in the '46 Gator Bowl, & the latest, in last year's Military Bowl, when, as 11-pt underdogs vs Temple, they jumped to a 31-7 lead, holding on for the 34-26 win. That one was noteworthy for 2 reasons: the fact that the Owls entered on a 10-0 ATS run; & holding Temple to minus 20 RYs, (TU at 190 RYpg at game time). For Wake, back-to-back bowl seasons, on the heels of 8 straight losing campaigns, including 3-9 records in '14 & '15. They're led by QB Wolford, who ranks 10th in passing efficiency, throwing for 2,792 yards, 64%, & a sensational 25/6. In back-to-back-to-back games vs Louisville, NoDame & Syracuse, he threw for 1,155 yds, 69%, & 10/1, leading Wake to 143 points, Oh, in that Syracuse game, Deacs turned a 17-pt second half deficit, into a 21-point win. So not much wrong with Deacs' 27th, ranked "O", nor a spread streak that now stands at 16-6-1. |
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12-28-17 | Michigan State v. Washington State +1 | 42-17 | Loss | -110 | 104 h 1 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Quite a job that Mike Leach has done with the Cougars of Washington State, with this marking their 3rd straight bowl season, & 4th in the last 5 years. That may not seem all that impressive, especially in these recent "bowl-happy" times. But not only had they suffered through 9 straight bowl-less campaigns, but did it in style, with a 5-32 record in '08-'10. Just as he had done at Texas Tech, annually placing the Raiders among the top aerial squads, he had replicated it at Washington State, as the Coogs have ranked 9th, 4th, 1st, 1st, 2nd passing "O" under his tutelage. As usual, Leach has one of the top QBs in the nation, as Luke Falk has tossed for an incredible 12,627 yards & 106 TDs since taking over the reins from Halliday in '15. |
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12-28-17 | Stanford v. TCU -2.5 | 37-39 | Loss | -115 | 104 h 2 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Horned Frogs of TCU, just 5 winning seasons in a 31-year span ('66-'96), before the signing of Dennis Franchione in '98, followed by the acquisition of Gary Patterson in '00. Result: 15 bowl seasons in Patterson's 17 years at the helm ('14's 5-6, & '13's 4-8 campaigns), reaching double digit wins in 11 of those 17, finishing 3rd in the land with 14's 12-1 season, losing only to Baylor, in that epic 61-58 final, winding up with a 47-19 points per game edge. Right, they were "jobbed" out of the national title playoffs, proving it with a 42-3 win over Ole Miss in the Peach Bowl (423-129 yard edge). Oh, by the way, the arrival of a man named adainian Tomlinson, in '97, coincided with Tcu's upturn (4,132 RYs in '99 & '20). This is Tcu's 2nd Alamo Bowl in the last 3 years, with their previous trip resulting in the 2nd-largest comeback win in FBS history: turning a 31-0 halftime deficit vs Oregon, to take it, 47-41, in triple OT (+7). |
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12-28-17 | Virginia Tech v. Oklahoma State -4 | Top | 21-30 | Win | 100 | 100 h 29 m | Show |
Rating: 3 Unit Bowl Game of the Day The Cowboys are an annual fixture among the elites, placing 9th in our "Polls" this year. The arrival of Mike Gundy in '05, has resulted in 12 straight bowl seasons, with at least 10 wins in 5 of the past 7 years, nearly meeting for the '11 national title game, before an impossible 37-31 loss to 26½ pt underdog on week #11 shattered that dream. They have been led by brilliant QB Rudolph (4,553 yards, 65%, & 35/9), who has thrown for 13,267 yards in his career, & 84/22 the past 3 years. But he isn't the only cog in this wheel, as Hill is at 1,347 RYs (14 TDs), & WRs Washington & Ateman have combined for 2,572 receiving yards, averaging 20.6 & 19.4 yards per catch. Oklahoma State ranks 3rd in scoring, 1st in passing, & 2nd in total "O". Can Tech's 5th & 10th ranked scoring & total "D" contain 'em. No way. |
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12-28-17 | Virginia v. Navy +1.5 | 7-49 | Win | 100 | 97 h 41 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Middies seemed on the verge of something special, with their 5-0 start. However, 2 of the 5 were won by just 2 & 3 points (5-7 Air Force, & 5-7 Tulane), & were followed by an unexpected 1-6 windup, again with 4 of the 6 losses coming by a TD or less, & all 6 vs bowl opponents. So, another bowl for the Middies', their 6th straight, & 14th in the past 15 years, missing only with '11's 5-7 mark. This is Niumatalolo's 10th year as Navy's HC, who stands at 4-4 SU, & 5-3 ATS in holiday events, including covering his last 4 bowls, although having to live with LY's 48-45 buzzer-beating loss to La Tech in Armed Forces Bowl, despite a 300-88 RY edge. Facing (& beating) triple-optioneering Georgia Tech has to help Virginia, but I am staying with the military here. |
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12-27-17 | Missouri v. Texas +3 | 16-33 | Win | 100 | 80 h 25 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Ranking just 97th in rushing "O" (68, 42, 9 RYs vs USC, Oklahoma State, & TCU), Texas had to counter with the nation's 6th-ranked rushing "D", with DT Ford plugging the middle. QBs Ehlinger & Buechele have combined for 3,153 yds & 16 TDs. But when speaking of QBing, the Tigers own one of the premier signal callers in the land in he prolific Lock, who leads the land with 43 TD passes, the most-ever for a Mizzou QB, as well as the most-ever for any SEC QB, snapping Kentucky's Woodson's 40 in '07. The Tigers opened the lined season on an 0-5 run, along with a 210-92 pt deficit, before fattening up on the less than formidable six some of Idaho, UConn, Florida, Tennessee, Vandy, & Arkansas (combined 23-48 SU), with a 308-128 pt edge (+120 pts ATS). Mizzou ranks 13th in tackles for loss, but 1st in tackles for losses allowed. Which will prevail? Call 'Horns in nail biter |
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12-27-17 | San Diego State v. Wyoming +3.5 | 69-82 | Win | 100 | 11 h 43 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Wyoming has hit a couple of speed bumps, but remains a “tough out” in Laramie, where Cowboys had won their first 8 SU this term before running into a hot and very underrated Northern Colorado side on Dec. 19. But lengthy Wyo lineup presents a lot of problems for SDSU side that is once again having problems beyond the arc (down to just 30% triples into Gonzaga game last Thursday) for new HC Brian Dutcher as was the case the past couple of years for Dutcher’s mentor Steve Fisher. Cowboys’ 6-7 jr. wing Justin James (16.6 ppg) really heating up, scoring 20 or more in five of last six games. |
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12-27-17 | Xavier -2.5 v. Marquette | 91-87 | Win | 100 | 11 h 31 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Big East sources tell us 9th-ranked Xavier has made a checklist of all revenge games this year, with the Musketeers a perfect 3-0 SU & vs. the line in those highly-anticipated contests so far TY. So, won’t hesitate to lay a handful with the turbo-charged, potent-shooting X-Men (87.8 ppg,52.2% from the field; 4th) still seething from a rare sweep by Marquette a year ago. Without a dependable post game, offensively-oriented Eagles are overly-dependent on the G-tandem of Andrew Rowsey & Markus Howard for point production. Plus, MU will have major issues slowing the Musketeer’s future NBA high-round draftee 6-6 sr. G Trevon Bluiett (20.4 ppg; 38 triples converted at 44%), while much-improved soph distributor Quentin Goodin (7.6 ppg; 6 apg) breaks down the Eagle halfcourt “D” with regularity. |
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12-27-17 | Purdue v. Arizona -3 | 38-35 | Loss | -110 | 80 h 0 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units For Arizona, they live via the irrepressible Tate, who took the running QB label to a new level, as he leads the nation in rushing yards per carry, at a mind-boggling 10.2 yards per rush. Arizona ranks 3rd, 6th, & 12th in rushing, scoring, & total offense, but is among the worst teams in the land in containment (88th, 122nd, 105th, 117th in run, pass, scoring & total "D"). The last team with the ball may take it, so I'll go with the better "O" |
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12-27-17 | Boston College v. Iowa -2.5 | 20-27 | Win | 100 | 77 h 54 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units For the Hawkeyes of Iowa, this one makes it their 31st bowl appearance. Over the past 3 seasons, they've gone a combined 27-12. This year, they are hardly an offensive powerhouse, finishing 109th in the land, despite their shocking 55-24 upset of Ohio State, with 243 rushing yards & 246 passing yards. This is Ferentz's 15th bowl as HC of the Hawkeyes, with a 6-8 SU record, as well as an 8-6 ATS mark. However, QB Stanley is the real deal, at 2,338 yards & 25 touchdowns with only 6 interceptions, with Wadley at 1,021 rushing yards. Should be a brutal contest. |
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12-27-17 | Southern Miss +17 v. Florida State | 13-42 | Loss | -110 | 73 h 17 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units No, the Gods haven't been good to the Seminoles of Florida State this season, as they entered the year in the 2nd or 3rd spot in the preseason polls. But, it wasn't to be, as their season ended with a thud, when they lost their premier QB Francois (for the season) in their suicidal opener vs none other than Alabama. Certainly not the smartest of inaugurals. Thus, even with the return of 16 starters, his loss has been impossible to overcome, even though his replacement, Blackman, has thrown for nearly 2,000 yards (1,997, 57%, 15/11), with RBs Akers & Patrick a combined 1,670 yards. Check an 0-8-1 spread record, along with a 3-6 SU mark, before nailing necessary wins (2 covers), in routs of the mighty triad of Delaware, Florida (4-7), & Monroe (4-8). |
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12-26-17 | Kansas State -3 v. UCLA | 35-17 | Win | 100 | 57 h 51 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units For the Wildcats, this makes it 8 straight bowl years (2-5 both SU & ATS), winding up this season on a 4-1 SU run, including a pair of 4th-quarter double digit comeback wins over bowl-bound Texas Tech & Iowa State, marking the only time in school history to win 2 games in a season, when trailing by double digits in the 4th. So 19 bowls in Snyder's 26 years as Wildcat HC. Not one of his better outfits, ranking just 95th & 96th in total "O" & "D". Head-scratching, to be sure, just as the fact that the dog is on an 18-3-1 ATS run in Kansas State tilts. But check the Bruins are going it with an interim head coach and UCLA is currently on a 17-33 ATS run, & just 13 points from a 4-23 spread slide. |
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12-26-17 | Raptors -5.5 v. Mavs | 93-98 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 45 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Toronto earned a win in 12 of its last 13 games and just swept a home-and-home set from an up-and-coming East team that was awarded a Christmas showcase with a pair of wins over the Philadelphia 76ers. The Raptors are averaging 111.3 points and lead the East in point differential (plus-8.9) as they prepare to face a Dallas squad that owns the worst record in the West. The Mavericks are making a one-game stop at home before three straight on the road and just finished losing at a pair of East teams, including a 112-107 setback on Saturday at the only team in the NBA with a worse record -- the Atlanta Hawks. |
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