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Date | Match Up | Rating | Score | Result | Profit | Lead Time | Analysis |
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02-14-17 | Penn State +4.5 v. Nebraska | Top | 66-82 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 59 m | Show |
Penn State has been playing some great ball in the Big Ten as of late coming off back to back wins against Maryland and Illinois to improve to 14-12 overall and 6-7 in conference. Penn State seems primed to make the NIT and the Nittany Lions have the kind of talent to make a deep run in whatever postseason tournament they potentially make beyond the Big Ten tournament. Penn State has been a developing group this season as a number of underclassmen have taken on large roles. The Nittany Lions spread the ball around liberally with 5 players averaging at least 9 points per game. Nebraska has largely been competitive throughout conference play, but the Huskers have had their issues with coming through in close games now standing 10-14 overall and 4-8 in the Big Ten. The Huskers have been a work in progress throughout the regular season, especially on the offensive end where this group ranks just 243rd in the nation in scoring average. Penn State was very convincing in their last outing on the road against Illinois in a winning effort and the Nittany Lions will try to carry over their recent momentum into this tough test on the road against Nebraska. I like Penn St here with the 3.5 pts. 10* Underdog Slammer |
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02-14-17 | Virginia Tech v. Pittsburgh -4 | Top | 66-63 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 41 m | Show |
VT is coming off a huge OT win over Virginia on Sunday. With Clarke out for the season and VT likely lining up with only 7 players, 8 if they decide to use the walk on Galloway, and coming off an exhausting double OT thriller just 2 days ago. Now playing on the road will be tough. Pitt has been better as of late. Pittsburgh needs to make the most of their looks and I like them by 7 or more here on Tuesday night. PLay the PANTHERS. 5* |
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02-13-17 | Clippers v. Jazz -8 | Top | 88-72 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 9 m | Show |
Great inside/out spot. Utah is off B2B losses including an embarrassing home loss in a game they trailed by as much as 23 points and shot 8-31 from 3-point range. The Clippers meanwhile are off an upset win at Charlotte and are playing in the last of a five game road trip. The Jazz have dropped 3 straight against the Clippers and know they are only ½ game ahead of them for the 4th spot in the conference. Utah’s defense is #1 in points allowed per game and expect them to rebound after allowing over 110 PPG for only the 3rd and 4th time in their last two games. 5* |
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02-13-17 | South Alabama +7 v. UL-Lafayette | Top | 61-87 | Loss | -103 | 7 h 1 m | Show |
I have South Alabama as the better team, with a better offense and better defense getting 7 points. ULL comes in having lost 4 straight games, three as a fav or pick, and they are 2-7 SU their last 9 games with both wins by 6 points and they are laying 7 today. The Ragin Cajuns defense has been non-existent allowing 50% or higher in five of their last six games and that won’t get fixed with only one day off since allowing 100 points to Troy. Lets take the Underdog here with South Alabama. 5* |
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02-13-17 | Monmouth -2 v. Siena | Top | 102-82 | Win | 100 | 6 h 2 m | Show |
Despite winning on Friday night Monmouth did not play well in that game. They only shot 31% and had 18 turnovers. Overall they are having another strong campaign standing 21-5 overall and 13-2 in the MAAC, and it would be devastating to the players and program if the Hawks weren’t able to make a run to the NCAA tournament again this year. Monmouth has turned things up winning their last 11 games in a row including 5 straight on the road. Siena doesn’t particularly rank well on either end of the court standing 199th in the nation in scoring and 223rd in total defense. Siena has fallen in 2 out of their last 3 home games and the Saints have actually looked a lot better on the road than at home as of late. Monmouth continues to get increased production out of veteran guard Justin Robinson, who started the year a bit slow, but now is leading the way averaging 18.8 points and 4.9 assists per game. Monmouth plays with pace ranking 46th in the nation in scoring and they get to the FT line a lot which will be the difference tonight. 10* |
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02-12-17 | Northwestern +11.5 v. Wisconsin | Top | 66-59 | Win | 100 | 8 h 47 m | Show |
It's amazing how good the guards of Northwestern have been playing recently, over the last month they have been scoring at will. If Wisconsin can't contain this game vs a typically cold-shooting Northwestern team - that only hit around 43% from the field, then Wisconsin could be in serious trouble. I doubt Northwestern will win at Wisconsin, as the Badgers have won 19 straight home games but this line is too high. I like the Wildcats to bounce back from their two-game skid and be highly competitive here. 5* |
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02-11-17 | Stanford v. Arizona State -1.5 | Top | 69-75 | Win | 100 | 10 h 49 m | Show |
The Stanford Cardinal haven’t been having the kind of year they were hoping for under their new coaching staff as this veteran group stands 12-12 overall and 4-8 in the Pac 12. Stanford has been trending down losing 4 of their last 5. Stanford has been a work in progress on the offensive end all season long as this group looks to slow things into the half court ranking 108th in the nation in total defense and 282nd in scoring average. Arizona State picked up one of their better wins in Pac 12 play earlier on in the year against Stanford beating the Cardinal on the road by a final of 98-93. Arizona State was able to dictate the pace of play against the Cardinal on the road and it’ll be interesting to see if the Sun Devils have similar success today in the rematch at home. ASU has been up and down throughout Pac 12 play, but the Sun Devils have shown a higher ceiling in some of their games on the road recently against USC and Oregon. Arizona State has been all about their tempo as this group ranks 49th in the nation in scoring average. We’ll side with Arizona State to get the job done here at home on Saturday night. 5* |
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02-11-17 | Richmond +3 v. La Salle | Top | 64-52 | Win | 100 | 4 h 50 m | Show |
The Spiders come off a week long bye to play in Philly against La Salle. Richmond has won 3 of their last 4 games and I like them this afternoon with the extra time off. The Explorers have lost four of their last six games entering this one with the wins being over Fordham and UMass. The Spiders have split their last six games, but are feeling better about themselves with ShawnDre Jones and TJ Cline leading the way. DeMonte Buckingham and Nick Sherod are improving as freshmen. Their offense has been cruising so the one question is if the time off cools it off a bit. Richmond has covered eight of their 11 games in the A-10. Play on RICHMOND. 5* |
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02-10-17 | Hawks v. Kings +2 | Top | 107-108 | Win | 100 | 10 h 53 m | Show |
The Kings are underrated this season and it’s showing with Atlanta being a 1.5-point favorite on the road. Sac is good defensively and DeMarcus Cousins served a suspension last game and will be rested, as well as motivated after his game off. I’m taking the points here. 5* |
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02-10-17 | Nuggets +1.5 v. Knicks | Top | 131-123 | Win | 100 | 7 h 54 m | Show |
The Knicks continue to be a mess in all aspects of basketball. They’ve failed to cover in three straight and now face a Denver team that can pick them apart through Nikola Jokic’s passing through the high post. The Knicks bench is weak and their offense looks lost a lot of the time. Look for Denver to improve on their 14-12 road record against the spread with a cover here. 5* |
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02-09-17 | Oregon v. UCLA -4 | Top | 79-82 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 38 m | Show |
Oregon is coming off a game where they shot light outs and made 16 big 3-pt shots and overall shooting 65% for the game. I expect them to come back down to earth after that big win. The Ducks beat UCLA in a two-point thriller in the first meeting, and they're coming off a dominant performance against Arizona that vaulted them into first place in the Pac-12. But I like the Bruins to get revenge on Thursday. Look for UCLA to win by double digits. 5* |
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02-09-17 | Mercer -4.5 v. VMI | Top | 81-51 | Win | 100 | 7 h 17 m | Show |
Thursday, Mercer will aim to duplicate an earlier conference win against VMI, 68-50 at home. VMI has been competitive as of late on its home floor, losing by just a basket to Samford and holding a seven-point halftime lead over East Tennessee State. Traveling on the road for the first time in five games should not be a problem as they'll be fresh. Mercer shoots a lot of FT's so I expect that trend to continue here tonight and the Bears to win by a wide margin. Grab the Bears to sweep the series and cover. 5* |
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02-08-17 | New Mexico v. Air Force | Top | 74-67 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 25 m | Show |
Air Force is always very competitive at home. Air Force has also been a thorn in the side of a number of MWC teams at home this season and we saw that I the Falcons’ recent home win against San Diego State. Air Force isn’t the most talented squad in the MWC by any means, but this group has the ability to beat anyone in the conference at home, behind their home court advantage. Air Force ranks nearly as well as New Mexico both in total offense and defense as the Falcons stand 130th in the nation in scoring average and 247th in total defense. Air Force has a very balanced attack with 7 players averaging at least 7 points per game. We’ll side with the home team in this one as the Falcons go on to win straight up. 5* |
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02-08-17 | South Dakota State v. North Dakota State -6 | Top | 65-82 | Win | 100 | 8 h 58 m | Show |
ND St is in first place in the Summit but is off back-to-back losses while SD St is 5-6 after 3 straight wins. The Bison are also coming off only their second loss at home as they allowed a season high 50.9% shooting. The Jackrabbits meanwhile just beat the two last place teams that have a combined 7-15 conference record. Bounce back here with the better team at home. Play ND State. 5* |
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02-08-17 | Nuggets v. Hawks -4 | Top | 106-117 | Win | 100 | 7 h 53 m | Show |
The Hawks have won and covered three straight versus the Nuggets, and Atlanta should bounce back from its embarrassing effort against Utah. Denver has covered just three of its past 12 visits to Atlanta. Lay the small number. 5* |
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02-08-17 | DePaul v. Xavier -14.5 | Top | 61-72 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 49 m | Show |
Xavier is in safe position to make the NCAA tournament this season and it's all going to be about seeding for the Musketeers going forward. DePaul has been working their way through another disappointing Big East campaign and they are not very competitive in this conference again. This is a big number for Xavier to be laying without Edmond Sumner, but I like other Musketeers to step up and help cover. DePaul is 3-12-1 ATS in its last 16 road games, and Xavier whipped the Blue Demons twice by a combined 41 points last season. Lay the points with a Xavier team that's hitting its stride. This should be a game where Xavier crusies on their home court to a 20+ pt win. 10* GAME OF THE WEEK |
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02-07-17 | Texas Tech v. TCU -2.5 | Top | 61-62 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 0 m | Show |
With his departure from Pitt we know how good of a HC Jamie Dixon is and he is raving how his freshman PG has matured. The TCU offense has now shot 50+% in three straight games while the defense has held all but one conference foe to 47% or less and most importantly has improved their 3-pt defense to holding 4 of the last 5 opponents to 33.3% or under. THis is a big revenge game for TCU and I'll back them here on Tuesday night. 5* |
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02-07-17 | Siena v. Iona -5 | Top | 81-79 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 1 m | Show |
I have this game power rated at 10 and see no reason for the difference. Iona is 16-8 and 9-4 in conference play while Siena is 10-14 going 7-6 in MAAC action. I have the defenses even with the Gaels having the better offense (#90-#186). Iona have won 6 straight games going 3-2-1 ATS and their two ATS losses came because they allowed 44% or higher from 3-pt while holding the other 4 to 18.8%, 15.8%, 28.0% and 37.5%. Siena is the worst 3-pt shooting team in the conf (29..4%) and are without Khalil Richard, their 6th man, who averaged 12 PPG and 4 reb/game in their last 5. Look for Iona to get the job done here at home. 5* |
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02-07-17 | Maryland -4.5 v. Penn State | Top | 64-70 | Loss | -102 | 3 h 1 m | Show |
Despite the trip against Purdue, Maryland is still in the hunt for the Big Ten regular season title and is tied for the best 23-game start in program history. Maryland's last season's Big Ten 3rd-place and Sweet 16 squad that finished 27-9 and ranked No. 13 in the final Coaches' poll. Maryland is 6-0 on the road this season heading into Tuesday's visit to Penn State. The Terps have won seven of eight overall, and four straight over the Nittany Lions. Take Maryland 5* |
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02-06-17 | Cavs v. Wizards +1.5 | Top | 140-135 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 27 m | Show |
The Wizards have won 17 straight at home games, and Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving is questionable with a quad issue. I believe what I've seen from the Wizards lately, especially at home, and they are shooting the ball great and John Wall has been on fire. 5* |
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02-05-17 | Patriots -3 v. Falcons | Top | 34-28 | Win | 100 | 52 h 17 m | Show |
I like the Patriots to win based on their defense and I think the spread will go up, so I'm okay with laying -3. When I look up and down the Falcons' six-game win streak, I see they have beat up on some terrible defenses to pad their stats. The Patriots have allowed just 15.6 ppg the entire season. While Tom Brady gets all the credit, it's the defense that has been responsible for covering 15 of 18 games against inflated numbers. Bill Belichick-coached teams with 2 weeks to prepare is tough to go against.
Patriots (-130)  The Pats have scored first in 15 of their 18 games this year. Most teams defer when they win the coin toss but the Pats like to take the ball first and score on their 1st possession. With that said I look for ATL to go on defense first if they win the coin toss.
Odds on which team gets more sacks in the Super Bowl:
  Will the Patriots convert a fourth-down attempt? (Westgate) Yes +135
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02-04-17 | Tennessee v. Mississippi State +4.5 | Top | 59-64 | Win | 100 | 3 h 26 m | Show |
First game back following 2 road losses for Miss St. They are a very solid team at home. I expect a straight-up win coming Saturday for Mississippi State as a home underdog against Tennessee. Oddsmakers likely have over-adjusted on the struggling Bulldogs, who saw a promising SEC start derailed of late. A close home loss to Kentucky triggered a slump in which they have been blown out in three of their last four. The first time they played Miss St had some early foul trouble and Tenn shot 37 FT's. Look for Miss St to come out strong here at home. But this should be a close matchup with the Volunteers, who are in for a letdown spot following three straight tough victories. 10* Underdog Game of the Week |
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02-02-17 | Utah +4.5 v. California | Top | 75-77 | Win | 100 | 4 h 58 m | Show |
The Utes are 5-0-1 ATS in their last six road games, and I think they're being undervalued here. They beat Cal in two of three matchups last season. Take the points with a Utah squad that shoots 51.8 percent from the field -- third-best in the nation. 5* |
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02-02-17 | Marshall -8.5 v. Southern Miss | Top | 76-91 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 58 m | Show |
S Miss is very bad and they've lost 5 of their last 6 games. The Thundering Herd are coming off a blowout loss to UTEP, but the Golden Eagles are in much worse shape. Southern Miss just lost by 45 to UAB. Marshall has gone 5-1-1 in its last seven visits to Southern Miss and Marshall usually responds well after a loss. They have 6 players averaging over 10 ppg. 5* |
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02-02-17 | Lakers v. Wizards -11 | Top | 108-116 | Loss | -102 | 2 h 4 m | Show |
Washington has one of the best guard tandems in the NBA, they have been outstanding. Washington certainly has shown off their excellent decision making and scoring prowess in all of the games prior. Washington has been really good with getting them their shots and to find their guys when coming off high screens, and that momentum will keep going. You would think the L.A. Lakers defense would eventually get better, but it hasn't. L.A. has been getting lit up all season long - facing the deadly scoring offense and 3rd ranked shooting team of the Wizards is not going to a pleasure. This is a bad matchup, top to bottom. The Lakers just have not been able to stop anyone from scoring, let alone keeping opponents offenses slowed down. This is the second-highest spread placed on the Wizards this season, but it's well deserved considering they have covered every number placed before them the last 18 days. That's 10-0 ATS in the last 10 games. Their strong play started in early December, making them 22-6 ATS in their last 28. Tonight they get a Lakers squad starting a five-game road trip. L.A. is 5-21 on the road and has covered twice in its last eight road games. I'm riding the streak with Washington here on Thursday night 10* GAME OF THE WEEK |
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02-01-17 | Baylor +6.5 v. Kansas | Top | 68-73 | Win | 100 | 8 h 21 m | Show |
Kansas has struggled to cover inflated numbers at home, going 1-5 ATS in its last six at Allen Fieldhouse. I'll back the Bears to at least keep this must-see game close. Baylor is a great team and they are very big. Just like UK. This is going to be a good game but from what I saw on Saturday Mason and Graham will do their thing. It looks like Jackson is finally starting to get it, and if Landen plays agressive like he did Baylor can play and beat anybody. This game will close throughout. 5* |
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02-01-17 | Bucks +7.5 v. Jazz | Top | 88-104 | Loss | -103 | 8 h 21 m | Show |
Milwaukee has lost 14 straight visits to Utah, so they have a ton of revenge on their mind looking to end this streak. Utah is good at home, but this is too many points. George Hill has come back to earth for the Jazz. Bucks forward Jabari Parker should bounce back after scoring a season-low 4 points in Saturday's OT loss to Boston. Back Milwaukee here plus the points on Wednesday night. 5* |
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02-01-17 | Florida State v. Miami (Fla) -2.5 | Top | 75-57 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 7 m | Show |
The Miami Hurricanes are trying to stay on the right side of the bubble and head coach Larranaga has coached this group up now standing a respectable 14-6 overall and 4-4 in conference. Miami picked up a huge win for their resume the other day getting past North Carolina at home by a final of 77-62 and this win probably has the Canes on the right side of the bubble for the time being. Miami is a much more defensive oriented group ranking 17th in the nation in points allowed. Miami is led by guard Davon Reed who’s averaging 15.4 points per game. Miami has beaten Florida State three straight times, and the Seminoles have covered just three of their past 11 road games. I'm backing MIAMI-FL here at home. 5* |
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01-30-17 | Duke v. Notre Dame +1 | Top | 84-74 | Loss | -110 | 1 h 41 m | Show |
ND is a very efficient college basketball team, and few have been better this season. The Irish have lost their last two following a streak in which they had won eight of nine with seven consecutive covers. But they are the value side Monday against a depth-challenged Duke club that often looks lost without coach Mike Krzyzewski on the sideline. The Devils staged a furious rally to clip Wake Forest on Saturday, but this is still a team in turmoil. Duke has gone 2-7 ATS in its last nine games and has covered only three of its last 10 on the road. I'm going with the home team that plays better defense, is a better free-throw shooting team and ranks second in the nation with a 1.7 assist/turnover ratio. Notre Dame is the better club and have dominated this series of late. They are a strong play here on Monday night. TAKE THE IRISH! 10* |
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01-29-17 | Washington v. Arizona -16 | Top | 66-77 | Loss | -107 | 5 h 22 m | Show |
Arizona coach Sean Miller, in no uncertain terms, believes freshman Lauri Markkanen isn't getting the attention he deserves. "For him not to be considered one of the best freshmen in college basketball is a complete joke," Miller said. "I mean, I will put him up against anybody -- not just a freshman -- with the quality of player he is. Period. I don't care if you're from Finland, Russia, China, Japan, North Dakota, Florida, California, New York City. "If you have eyes and you're watching Arizona play, there aren't many players who play the way he plays." Markkanen, a 7-foot forward from Finland, is averaging a team-high 17.0 points for seventh-ranked Arizona. The Wildcats (19-2, 8-0 Pac-12) will be trying to win their 14th consecutive game. Arizona has won 13 straight and hosts a Washington team that's allowed an average of 81.6 points over its past five games. This game has BLOWOUT written all over it. Take ARZ and expect them to win and win big on Sunday afternoon. 5* |
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01-28-17 | Wofford -9 v. Western Carolina | Top | 62-68 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 29 m | Show |
Wofford isn't as big a favorite as it should be against Western Carolina on Saturday, and the Terriers haven't been in too many spots as a chalk, but I'm looking for them to keep their roll going with a rating that isn't necessarily accurate. This is a solid Wofford squad with four starters averaging double-figures who shoot at a high level and make most of their free throws. They scrap for everything they get, and have covered 12 of their last 13 despite being only 8-7 straight-up. Wofford is the play here on Saturday night. 10* |
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01-28-17 | Cleveland State v. Youngstown State | Top | 64-67 | Win | 100 | 8 h 25 m | Show |
Cleveland State is on the fourth leg of a 4 game road swing and fatigue has to be considered here for the Vikings who’re already been having a tough time losing 6 of their last 7. Cleveland State ranks near the bottom of college basketball standing 308th in the nation in scoring. It’s been a rebuilding year for the Vikings who currently stand just 6-15 overall and 2-7 in conference. Youngstown State had a little more success than Cleveland State during their recent road trip to Wisconsin, getting past Green Bay on the road and then losing at Milwaukee in OT. Youngstown State has been one of the better offensive teams in the Horizon, but it’s been at the expense of their defense as the Penguins rank 84th in the nation in scoring compared to 339th in total defense. Youngstown State loves to play fast and the Penguins are looking to get back on track today at home with only one of their conference wins coming in their home arena. Youngstown State has one of the top offensive threats in the conference with Cameron Morse who’s averaging 22.5 points per game. Look for the home squad Youngstown St to get the win here on Saturday night. 10* |
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01-28-17 | Clemson v. Pittsburgh +2.5 | Top | 67-60 | Loss | -105 | 2 h 37 m | Show |
Clemson is a team who struggles on the road. They take on the Pitt Panthers who were just buried at home by Louisville, 106-51, this past Tuesday in the worst home defeat in Atlantic Coast Conference history. The Panthers desperately need this home win as they go on the road for three straight games following this matchup with the first two games being at North Carolina and Duke. The Tigers have surrendered 75 or more points in each of those defeats. The Panthers had two losses of 15 plus points last season when playing their next game at home and responded with victories in both of them. I expect Pitt to come out fired up here on Saturday afternoon as they are led by 4 seniors. The Panthers are capable having already defeated 12th-ranked Virginia,and also Maryland and Marquette, which just upset top-ranked Villanova. 5* |
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01-27-17 | Heat v. Bulls -7.5 | Top | 100-88 | Loss | -106 | 3 h 11 m | Show |
D Wade ripped his team and they better get motivated for tonight's game against the Heat. Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade will face his former team for the third time this season when the Miami Heat visit the United Center on Friday night. Yet it is Wade's current team that has drawn his ire as of late. He wants to see a better effort from his teammates--- namely, everyone other than All-Star forward Jimmy Butler -- after the Bulls collapsed in the final minutes of the fourth quarter Wednesday to lose to the Atlanta Hawks. "I don't know if I see enough guys who really want it," said Wade, who joined the Bulls as a free agent during the offseason. "Losses like (Wednesday's), it has to hurt them. I'm 35 years old, man. I've got three championships. It shouldn't hurt me more than it hurts these young guys. They have to want it." They have a chance to climb back to .500 against the Heat (16-30), whom they already have beaten twice this season. The Heat are just 7-17 on the road and I like the BULLS to get a double digit win here on Friday night as Whiteside is banged up and I think Chicago will be able to handle Dragic. 10* |
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01-26-17 | Suns v. Nuggets -7 | Top | 120-127 | Push | 0 | 6 h 8 m | Show |
Denver goes for its fifth straight win over the Suns on Thursday, as well as its sixth victory in the past eight games overall. The Nuggets have been dominant at home winning their last 4 games by an average of 17 ppg. Nikola Jokic is averaging 25.1 points and 11 rebounds over the last seven games as the Nuggets have risen to the No. 8 seed. Look for Denver to get another double digit win again here at home on Thursday night. 5* |
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01-26-17 | St. Peter's -4 v. Marist | Top | 81-65 | Win | 100 | 5 h 44 m | Show |
St Peters is a very good team on the road. They got off to a brutally slow start in their last outing at home against Rider, but the Peacocks were able to build off of their elite defense in the second half as St Petes went on to beat the Broncs by a final score of 56-51. St Peter’s has become one of the more dangerous threats in the MAAC working their way up the stands to sit 11-9 overall and 7-3 in league play. The Marist Red Foxes have been one of the lesser performers in the MAAC in recent years and Marist has had a tough time finding wins again this season standing 6-14 overall and 3-6 in conference. The Red Foxes have been weak on both ends of the court this season ranking 267th in the nation in scoring average and 324th in total defense. Saint Peter’s has shown their defense travels very well as this group continues to overperform their Vegas odds away from their home court. Marist has had a tough time staying competitive in many of their games both on the road and at home this season. We like Saint Peter’s to build off of the momentum they showed down the stretch in their last outing as they go on the road to cover this small spread. 10* |
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01-25-17 | Lakers +8.5 v. Blazers | Top | 98-105 | Win | 100 | 9 h 49 m | Show |
The Lakers will come to Portland off a 122-73 undressing at Dallas on Sunday -- the most one-sided loss in franchise history. "We didn't show up to play," Lakers coach Luke Walton told reporters. "It's embarrassing for us as a team, an organization, for our fans. The effort wasn't there. I expect them to be focused with a big effort here tonight as Portland returns home from a 4-game road trip. The Lakers didn't show up in their last game against Dallas, but I like them to compete hard against a Trail Blazers team playing its first home game following a cross-country road trip. The road team has covered 10 of the past 14 meetings. I'll take the points with the LA LAKERS here on Wednesday night. 5* |
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01-24-17 | Virginia v. Notre Dame -1 | Top | 71-54 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 15 m | Show |
The Virginia Cavaliers have a good defense but ND can really shoot the ball especially at home. The Cavaliers love to play in the half court and this group currently ranks 1st in the nation in total defense and 270th in scoring average. Notre Dame has been better than anyone was expecting coming into the year factoring in the kind of veteran talent the Irish lost this past offseason, but Notre Dame has reloaded and currently stands 17-3 overall and 6-1 in the ACC. Notre Dame has been getting the job done at home and on the road with some of their better conference wins coming against teams like Louisville, Pitt, Miami, Va Tech, and in their last outing against Syracuse at home by a final of 84-66. Notre Dame has been playing with tremendous confidence ranking 39th in the nation in scoring average and 70th in total defense. Bonzie Colson has stepped up to lead the team averaging 15.4 points per game. Notre Dame has shown they can compete at a high level against all the ACC has had to throw at them so far this season and it would be somewhat of a surprise if the Irish fell at all at home during the rest of ACC play given their great home court advantage. I like Notre Dame to continue to roll and get this win at home. 10* COLLEGE GAME OF THE WEEK |
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01-22-17 | Steelers +6 v. Patriots | Top | 17-36 | Loss | -100 | 22 h 34 m | Show |
This game will come down to which defense can you trust. The Steelers are a young group that's playing very good team defense at the most important time of the year. Do we really know how good the New England defense is? The Pats have allowed the fewest points in the league per game at 15.6. Sure looks like a defensive powerhouse, in an NFL era of scoring right. In the regular season 7 of the Pats 17 games vs the 5 worst offenses in the league (41.1% of their entire schedule) They had 10 of their 17 games vs the bottom 1/3 of all offenses or 58.8% of their schedule They had 13 of their 17 games vs the bottom 50% of all offenses or 76.4% of their schedule. They faced just 1 team in the top 9, and that was week 1, so in their last 16 games, they have not faced an offense inside the top 10 in points scored per game. They played 5 games with a team that did not have their starting QB, including their game vs Pittsburgh. Pitt should be able to run the ball in this game. The Steelers team are healthy again at the skill positions and come into this game having won 9 straight games! Pittsburgh's defense has been phenomenal in their last 6 road games as they've allowed 310 yards or less in all 6 games. Pittsburgh has faced the tougher strength of schedule this season and the Patriots are in for a war in this one. I do expect the Steelers to win this one outright but I will, of course, grab the points and hopefully the cash after this one is over. Take PITTSBURGH. 5* |
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01-22-17 | Packers v. Falcons -5.5 | Top | 21-44 | Win | 100 | 17 h 8 m | Show |
Aaron Rodgers burned me big-time last week, but I don't think he can outscore the NFL's top offense in the Georgia Dome on Sunday. Atlanta is very good especially at home and they have great team speed which will be the difference here. Atlanta looked really good last week while handling Seattle in the divisional round. Ryan threw for 338 and three scores with Tevin Coleman and Devonta Freeman combining for 102 rushing yards and 102 receiving yards. Both backs scored against the Seahawks defense and Atlanta was able to sack Russell Wilson on 3 occasions, including once for a safety. I think the Falcons defense playing at home with their team speed on the turf will be able to slow down Rodgers and the Packers offense. Three of Aaron Rodgers receivers -- Jordy Nelson, Davante Adams and Geronimo Allison -- are seriously banged up and are questionable. That should enable the Falcons to focus on stopping Green Bay's dangerous tight ends and take care of business here at home. Look for the Falcons to come up big here on Sunday afternoon and advance to the Super Bowl. .10* PLAYOFF GAME OF THE YEAR! |
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01-21-17 | Montana -6 v. CS Sacramento | Top | 83-92 | Loss | -105 | 4 h 14 m | Show |
The Montana Grizzlies have been a consistent performer in the Big Sky for a number of years and the Grizzlies are one of the top threats in the league again this season standing 10-10 overall and 5-2 in conference. Montana faced a very challenging nonconference slate which has prepped this group well for the competition they’ve faced in the Big Sky. Montana has shown well against some of the other top teams in the league this season winning against Eastern Washington and North Dakota, but the Grizzlies came up short in their last outing on the road losing to Portland State by a final of 79-88. Montana plays good fundamental basketball and Oregon transfer Ahmaad Rorie has led the charge averaging 17.4 points per game. Sacramento State should have their hands full today at home against a Montana squad that’s hungry to bounce back coming off a tough defeat. Sacramento State hasn’t had a lot of success this season standing 5-12 overall and 2-4 in conference. If Montana is going to seriously compete for the Big Sky regular season title then these are the kind of matchups on the road that the Grizzlies can’t afford to lose. Montana is battle tested on the road and this veteran group should win easily here. 5* |
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01-21-17 | Middle Tennessee v. Florida Atlantic +10.5 | Top | 86-57 | Loss | -110 | 2 h 34 m | Show |
The Cardinals hardly missed Quentin Snider (hip) Thursday in demolishing Clemson. That game unfolded in friendly confines, and his absence will be felt more against a foe that is unbeaten straight-up at home. Louisville is 4-13 ATS for its last 17 away outings, in contrast to FSU’s 12-5 mark in Tallahassee, and get little rest between games. The Ville’s impressive big men will be neutralized somewhat by the ‘Noles own tall trees. 5* |
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01-20-17 | Blazers -1.5 v. 76ers | Top | 92-93 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 58 m | Show |
Portland was as bad as it gets on Wednesday and made Charlotte look like Golden State on offense. The Trail Blazers have tried every defensive scheme possible and nothing works, but I’m backing their great scoring backcourt of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum to carry them to a win over the 76ers. Portland didn't have much energy in their last game and the coaches and players said they would have more fire tonight. There's no way Portland can continue to shoot like it did in Wednesday's loss at Charlotte: 35.1 percent overall, 25.8 percent from deep. The 76ers have surprisingly won seven of their past nine but mostly against weak Eastern Conference teams. Look for the Blazers to improve to 6-2 ATS in their last eight games following a straight-up loss as they get the win and cover here on Friday night. 10* NBA GAME OF THE WEEK |
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01-18-17 | Notre Dame +6 v. Florida State | Top | 80-83 | Win | 100 | 7 h 56 m | Show |
Back the Fighting Irish, the only undefeated team in ACC play, despite the tough atmosphere they're going into. FSU has won 15 straight home games, but this is too many points to give a Notre Dame team that always closes strong. This is also FSU's 5th straight game against a ranked opponent. ND's confidence in close games is like no other teams in the country currently. I believe ND wins by 4 as long as 4 players step up and play well for this game. I don't think FSU copes with close games or can handle ND when it comes to crunch time in the final minutes. Take the points with the Irish here on Wednesday ESPN 7pm EST action. 5* |
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01-17-17 | Ohio v. Akron -5 | Top | 68-83 | Win | 100 | 7 h 16 m | Show |
The Ohio Bobcats were hindered by a foot injury to their top player big man Antonio Campbell and the loss was noticeable in their last outing as the Bobcats fell to Eastern Michigan at home by a final of 49-53. This was by far the worst result in conference play thus far for the Bobcats who had opened the MAC 3-0 with two blowout wins coming against Western Michigan and Kent State. The Akron Zips were a popular pick to win the MAC East division this season given their veteran returning roster and the fact that it seems the Zips are a factor near the top of the conference every year. Akron has been living up to expectations standing 14-3 overall and 4-0 in conference and the Zips are solid on both ends ranking 64th in the nation in scoring and 103rd in total defense. Akron has won all of their conference games in competitive fashion thus far and the Zips are coming off back to back close win in their last two outings on the road against Central Michigan and Miami Ohio. Akron has 6 players averaging over 8 points per game and big man Isaiah Johnson leads the attack averaging 15.5 points per game. Ohio has too many question marks right now given their injuries and things get tough for the Bobcats in this one as they go on the road to challenge the top team in the MAC. We like the Zips to come through against the ailing Bobcats as they go on to win and cover the small 5 pt spread. 10* |
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01-16-17 | Jazz v. Suns +6 | Top | 106-101 | Win | 100 | 10 h 9 m | Show |
The Suns have covered five of their past six home games and enter with momentum after their big win over San Antonio in Mexico City. Devon Booker has been playing great ball for this young Suns team who continue to improve. While Utah is a much better team, the Jazz will be without Rodney Hood (knee), who has been key to their recent surge. Grab the points with the Suns here at home. 5* |
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01-16-17 | Texas State v. Troy State -5 | Top | 75-71 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 4 m | Show |
Texas State came up short in their last outing on the road losing to South Alabama by a final of 67-72 and the Bobcats will get an even tougher test today going into the second leg of their back to back road trip facing an improved Troy squad. Texas State plays at a very slow pace ranking just 288th in the nation in scoring average compared to 21st in total defense. The Bobcats have favored playing in the half court and the Trojans will look to speed this group up a bit in this matchup. Texas State stands 9-7 overall and 2-2 in the Sun Belt, and this squad has been led by Kavin Gilder-Tilbury who’s averaging 16 points per contest. The Troy Trojans did a good job of testing themselves back during the nonconference and this group has faced a road heavy slate on their way to standing 10-8 overall and 2-2 in conference. Troy has the tools to compete near the top of the Sun Belt this season, especially offensively, as the Trojans rank 42nd in the nation in scoring average compared to 190th in total defense. Troy is coming off one of their better wins of the season as the Trojans dominated Texas Arlington the other day at home picking up the win by a final of 93-71. Troy has been led by Jordon Varnado who’s averaging 15.2 points per game. Troy has a bit more depth and can spread the ball around to more scoring options than their opponent and the Trojans bring the significant edge on the offensive side of the ball into this contest. Texas State is coming off a competitive loss on the road, but we see Troy winning by an even larger margin as they go on to win and cover the spread here tonight. 5* |
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01-15-17 | Steelers v. Chiefs -1 | Top | 18-16 | Loss | -105 | 21 h 25 m | Show |
The Steelers throttled the Chiefs early in the season prior to Andy Reid's team going on a bye, and the Chiefs are 10-2 since that blowout loss, dropping two games by just two points each while beating Oakland twice, Denver twice and Atlanta on the road. 5* |
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01-15-17 | Packers v. Cowboys -4 | Top | 34-31 | Loss | -125 | 7 h 55 m | Show |
Ezekiel Elliott ran all over the Packers in the regular-season meeting, and he'll have another big day Sunday in the divisional playoffs. The Cowboys offensive line is that good. The rookie is fresh and recharged after an off week, and his O-line is incomparable. Look for Dez-Witten and Beasley to have big games along with Elliot rushing the ball. In the second half of the season, the Packers have been on fire offensively. They exploded in the second half of their playoff win over the Giants. But defensively, there are still questions about Green Bay and their secondary is not good and they struggle to stop the run. Look for the well-rested Cowboys to benefit from that extra time and feast on the Packers' vulnerable front seven. The GB loss of Jordy Nelson will also hurt the Packers offense. I like Dallas here at home to WIN and COVER on Sunday afternoon. 10* NFL GAME OF THE WEEK |
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01-15-17 | St. Peter's v. Rider -3 | Top | 71-65 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 16 m | Show |
Saint Peter’s is one of the slower teams in the MAAC ranking 331st in the nation in scoring putting up 64 points per game on average. The Peacocks slow things into the half court and lean on their defense which ranks 30th in the nation in points allowed. The Peacocks play a unique brand of ball in comparison to many other teams in the MAAC, but Rider doesn’t really play all that fast either when given the option. Rider was looking good for awhile in their last outing on the road against Manhattan, but the Broncs came up just short in the closing minutes losing to the Jaspers by a final of 73-76. This was a disappointing result for the Broncs, who’ve been having their fair share of success in conference play now standing 11-6 overall and 4-2 in the MAAC. Rider plays at a slightly faster pace than the Peacocks ranking 182nd in the nation in scoring average and 219th in total defense. In their last home game Rider beat Niagara by a final of 89-78 and the Broncs are riding a 4 game home winning streak. The Broncs are led by Kahlil Thomas who’s averaging 14 points per contest. This a great chance for Rider to get back on track today at home against the Peacocks. Saint Peter’s almost always keeps things close given their slow style of play, but behind their home crowd advantage we like the Broncs to bounce back as they go on to cover the spread. Take RIDER here this afternoon. 5* |
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01-14-17 | Seahawks +5.5 v. Falcons | Top | 20-36 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 34 m | Show |
We are going to play the red hot Seattle Seahawks behind their tough defense and, make no bones about it, the Atlanta defense is a major weakness. That said, the Seahawks have been moving the ball very well and I just don't see the defense of the Falcons as being capable of stopping them. The Seahawks have outgained their opponent in six straight games and have a ton of postseason experience. This game won't feel too big for them. The Seahawks are 13-3 ATS as underdogs with QB Russell Wilson under center in his career. HC Pete Caroll is also very good in the underdog spot. Â Based on yardage allowed, the Falcons rank 25th in the NFL on defense while the Seahawks rank 5th in the league! Another concern for Atlanta here is that they haven't played tough competition since their very first game of December. 5* |
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01-14-17 | Wright State v. Wisc-Milwaukee | Top | 70-67 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 25 m | Show |
The Wright State Raiders were throttled in their last outing on the road losing to Green Bay by a final of 78-61 and the Raiders get another tricky road test today going against the Panthers. Wright State hasn’t been all that impressive in conference play thus far as the Raiders now stand 11-7 overall and 2-3 in league play.The Raiders have been led by guard Mark Alstork who’s averaging 17.8 points per game. The Milwaukee Panthers did a good job of testing themselves through the non-conference and that’s prepped this group for action in the Horizon. Milwaukee is coming off one of their better results in recent memory getting past Northern Kentucky at home by a final of 68-58. Milwaukee had been on a three game losing streak on the road to open league play, but now the Panthers are getting their chance to get back on track at home. Home court means a lot in this league and it’ll be interesting to see if the Panthers are capable of turning in some more wins as they play off of their home crowd. Milwaukee has been a work in progress on the offensive end and this unit has been led by Brock Stull who’s averaging 12.4 points per game. Milwaukee was able to come through as dogs in their last outing at home against a Northern Kentucky squad that we value more than this Wright State group. Wright State is on the second leg of a back to back on the road which is always a challenge in the Horizon. We like Milwaukee to come through again today at home as they are the better team and also playing at home. 5* |
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01-14-17 | Richmond +2.5 v. St. Joe's | Top | 70-66 | Win | 100 | 2 h 56 m | Show |
The Richmond Spiders have been overlooked in the A-10, but this group now sits atop the league standing sitting 10-6 overall and 4-0 in conference. Richmond picked up an impressive win on the road in their last outing upsetting George Washington by a final of 77-70. Richmond has been proving themselves on the road also picking up recent road wins against the likes of Davidson and James Madison. The Spiders have been showing improvements on the offensive end and this group shares the ball well ranking 37th in the nation in assists. Star forward T.J. Cline has led the attack putting up 17.9 points per game on average. Richmond has gotten off to a strong start in A-10 play and the Spiders have shown they can get the job done on the road with some great recent upset wins at George Washington and Davidson. Saint Joe’s hasn’t been the same threat without their leading scorer and as a result we like the Spiders to come through this afternoon as they go on the road to get the win and cover as a 2.5 pt underdog. 10* |
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01-12-17 | Eastern Washington -4 v. Idaho State | Top | 92-85 | Win | 100 | 6 h 14 m | Show |
Eastern Washington has been solid in conference play thus far picking up opening wins against Idaho and Montana State, followed by a competitive defeat against Montana in their last outing. Eastern Washington generally likes to push things on the offensive end and this unit has been led by Bogdan Bliznyuk who’s averaging 19.1 points per game. Idaho State has been one of the bigger disappointments in the Big Sky this season as the Bengals stand just 3-12 overall and 0-2 in conference thus far. Idaho State has mainly been a disappointment on the offensive side of the ball as the Bengals have some solid offensive talent, but this group still ranks just 310th in the nation in scoring average as well as 271st in total defense. Idaho State is riding a 4 game losing streak, but to be fair all of these contests came on the road against quality opposition. Things have just not been going Idaho State’s way this season and a weak interior has put too much burden on the guards to make plays. If Eastern Washington is going to compete for the Big Sky regular season title, then these are the kind of games the Eagles are going to have to pick up on the road. We like the Eagles to come through as they go on to win and cover this small spread. 10* |
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01-11-17 | Minnesota v. Michigan State -3.5 | Top | 47-65 | Win | 100 | 6 h 28 m | Show |
Michigan State has been a disappointment this season in terms of their preseason ranking, but the Spartans have been one of the better teams thus far in conference play standing 11-6 overall and 3-1 in the Big Ten. Michigan State did come up short in their last outing however on the road losing to Penn State by a final of 63-72. The Spartans have picked up some solid recent home wins against Oakland, Northwestern, and Rutgers in their last home contest by a final of 93-65. Michigan State hasn’t been as dominant as most were expecting coming into the year, but the Spartans are still dangerous when playing to their ceiling. MSU is led by Miles Bridges who’s averaging 14.3 points per game. Michigan State already has a win against Minnesota under their belt in what was a highly contested road win for the Spartans. This is another great chance for the Spartans to pick up a needed resume building win and Mich St at home is always a safe play especially coming off of a bad loss in their last outing. 5* |
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01-10-17 | Indiana v. Maryland +2 | Top | 72-75 | Win | 100 | 7 h 14 m | Show |
Indiana has some strong results this season mixed with some tough defeats as the Hoosiers now stand 11-5 overall and 1-2 in the Big Ten heading into this difficult road contest. Indiana has one of the best offensive units in the Big Ten as this squad ranks 16th in the nation in scoring average compared to 120th in total defense. Maryland has been better than expected so far this season as the reformed Terps have impressed standing 14-2 overall and 2-1 in the Big Ten. Maryland likes to play off of their defense as the Terps rank 46th in the nation in points allowed compared to 130th in scoring average. Maryland showed tremendous composure in their last outing as the Terps upset Michigan on the road by a final of 77-70. This was a nice bounce back result for Maryland who was coming off a tough 2 point loss against Nebraska. In their conference opener Maryland took down Illinois at home by a final of 84-59. The Terps have been led by top returner Melo Trimble who’s averaging 17.5 points per game. Indiana looked a lot better in their last outing, at least offensively, but the verdict is still out on just how good this team can be. Maryland has a solid home court advantage and the Terps should come into this one with some momentum coming off their great upset win on the road. Take Maryland to continue to play well as they go on to cover the spread. 5* |
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01-09-17 | Clemson v. Alabama -6 | Top | 35-31 | Loss | -120 | 6 h 54 m | Show |
Alabama was not happy last year even though they beat Clemson. Their defense gave up a ton of yards and points. Nick Saban will have his boys ready tonight. Stepping into the offensive coordinator role for the title affair will be Steve Sarkisian the former USC Head Coach. Sarkisian spent the year as an offensive analyst for Alabama but will step into his new role following the release of Kiffen. He plans on throwing some new looks in the offense and Clemson would know what to expect. I expect BAMA to win by double digits here tonight! ROLL TIDE! 5* |
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01-08-17 | Giants v. Packers -5.5 | Top | 13-38 | Win | 100 | 7 h 20 m | Show |
The Green Bay Packers come into this game as one of the hottest teams in the league and with Aaron Rodgers having fulfilled his guarantee to run the table in the regular season it is not time for them to try and translate that to the postseason. The Green Bay Packers passing game has been incredible over the last six games of the season but now have to take on the stingy Giants secondary who are young and have not been playoff tested yet. Green Bay is a team capable of running the ball quite well and defensively they should not be too worried given how lackluster the Giants have been offensively. Eli is usually good for 2-3 turnovers and I like GB here at home by 7 or more. 5* |
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01-08-17 | Dolphins v. Steelers -11.5 | Top | 12-30 | Win | 100 | 4 h 51 m | Show |
The Steelers basically had a bye last week when they rested all of their studs...Big Ben, Antonio Brown, and Le'veon Bell. They are playing with revenge also when the Dolphins beat them earlier this season. Pittsburgh had New England on deck and were caught looking ahead. That shouldn’t be the case today. I am looking for them to put up a big number here.
Pittsburgh has played especially well this year at Heinz Field, averaging over 28 points per game and going 6-2 with their only losses coming the two top seeds in the league, Dallas and New England, and I expect that hey will continue that success on Sunday. 5* |
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01-07-17 | Lions v. Seahawks -8 | Top | 6-26 | Win | 100 | 9 h 16 m | Show |
The Lions have been off the past 3-4 weeks. QB Matthew Stafford’s injured finger has really affected his throwing and their running back is hurt. This number is inflated because of no Theo Riddick (wrist) for the Lions. That's a big deal. Without Riddick, Matt Stafford hasn't had the bailout move that did so well for him and has been regularly stranded on third-down situations. They blew the NFC North without Riddick, losing their last three games. Detroit hasn't covered the spread in its last four -- all without Riddick. Detroit is also winless straight-up and ATS in outdoor road games. Seattle has never lost outright in a postseason game at CenturyLink Field during the Pete Carroll era. With Russell Wilson at QB, the 'Hawks are 28-15-1 ATS at home. I feel like the Lions are going to have plenty of trouble scoring points in this game. Matthew Stafford has clearly been affected by his finger injury, and now he has to go on the road and try and succeed against one of the league's best defenses outdoors in a playoff environment. The Seahawks are 5-0 under HC Pete Carroll in first round playoff games and have won their last 8 straight going back to 2005. I think this matchup favors Seattle in almost every way and they always step up their game play better during the playoffs. The Seahawks have been hit-or-miss on offense this year, but they've averaged 28.4 points in home games and get to face the 32nd-ranked defense here with the Lions. This is my best NFL Play of the Week. 10* SEATTLE SEAHAWKS |
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01-07-17 | Raiders +4 v. Texans | Top | 14-27 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 4 m | Show |
This is going to be a low scoring game and I like the Raiders with the better offensive line and FG Kicker. Oakland also has the better offensive athletes. I like Jack DelRio as a coach and I think the public isn't giving the Raiders a shot but they were underdogs for the most of the season and responded well. Oakland hasn’t shown they can thrive in the midst of tumult at the quarterback position. But I see some other aspects of the Oakland machine stepping up this week, keeping the game close, and registering the cover on the road with a reasonable shot at a win. I'm backing the Raiders here PLUS THE POINTS. 5* |
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01-07-17 | Michigan State -5.5 v. Penn State | Top | 63-72 | Loss | -105 | 2 h 1 m | Show |
The Michigan State Spartans have picked up their play as of late winning 4 straight including their first 3 in Big Ten play. Now with their leading scorer Bridges back in the lineup the Spartans should continue to improve as they head into the thick of conference play. Michigan State dominated action in their last outing getting past Rutgers at home by a final of 93-65 and that win was on the heels of some quality opening Big Ten wins against Minnesota and Northwestern. The Spartans are starting to rebuild their resume and things couldn’t have gotten off to a better start for this group in conference. Michigan State has been developing their young pieces and this squad is primed to surge. Penn State is a threat, especially on their home court, but the Nittany Lions have been less than consistent so far this season with their intriguing young group of players. Penn State stands 9-7 overall and 1-2 in the Big Ten coming off a tough 3 point loss the other day on the road against Michigan. Take Michigan State to come through as they go on to win and cover the spread. 5* |
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01-07-17 | Butler v. Georgetown +4 | Top | 85-76 | Loss | -110 | 1 h 2 m | Show |
The Hoyas, who have dropped three in a row outright, might be catching Butler at an opportune time. The Butler Bears are coming off an upset of No. 1 Villanova and have No. 10 Creighton next. Butler is also very good on their home court and struggle on the road. Look for an emotional letdown and the desperation from Georgetown to come up big at home. 5* |
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01-06-17 | Kent State +7.5 v. Ohio | Top | 67-85 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 8 m | Show |
Kent State has improved a lot of late due to making some big changes in their lineup. They have become a much better team than most expected as they've won 5 of their last 7 games including a big road upset at Texas recently. Even one of those two losses had more to do with a horrific 1 for 24 shooting night from 3 point range which is more bad luck than anything else. Take Kent State plus the points here on Friday night action. 5* |
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01-06-17 | Wolves v. Wizards -4.5 | Top | 105-112 | Win | 100 | 6 h 3 m | Show |
Washington will do what they have been doing all year long, look to get production from their backcourt - Wall and Beal. The Wiz are 13-6 at home while the T-Wolves struggle on the road with just a 5-12 record. Wizards All-Star John Wall was named the Kia NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month for December. Wall averaged 24.5 points, 10.7 assists and 4.4 rebounds in 37.1 minutes per game last month. He scored a career-high 52 points on Dec. 6 against the Magic. He is having a great season and I dont see the T-Wolves backcourt being able to slow him down tonight. The Wizards have covered 12 of 19 at home. This should be a fast-paced game in which John Wall exploits the Wolves’ biggest defensive weakness at point guard. Look for the home team Washington to get the win and cover on Friday night as our 10* NBA GAME OF THE WEEK. |
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01-04-17 | Hawks v. Magic +2.5 | Top | 111-92 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 47 m | Show |
Orlando has more talent at the bigs position, they will want to keep more possessions than Atlanta - and will do just that. The primary PFs and Cs of Orlando have been putting up 28ppg / 18 rbs on average - that's tough to overcome. Atlanta will have a problem matched up vs the bigger paint defenders of Orlando - they won't run loose like they have in the past. Ibaka, himself has been putting up 16 tough pts / game - a bit much here. I like the Orlando Magic here at home on Wednesday night. 5* |
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01-04-17 | Villanova v. Butler +2.5 | Top | 58-66 | Win | 100 | 6 h 12 m | Show |
Villanova might struggle due to their style of play against Butler tonight. Nova runs a much smaller rotation, with the starters playing just over 75 percent of the total minutes. My real concern with Nova is how heavily they rely on the 3-point shot (36.2 percent of points come from the three) and what they might look like if they have an off night in a tough road environment. This is a great spot for Butler to steal a win on their home floor. I have Butler covering and pulling the upset here. 5* |
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01-03-17 | West Virginia -4.5 v. Texas Tech | Top | 76-77 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 29 m | Show |
West Virginia has been a lot of fun to watch this season and this group is very strong on both sides of the ball ranking 5th in the nation in scoring average and 11th in total defense. West Virginia looks great in their conference opener on the road and the Mountaineers have been playing with a lot of confidence and poise in tough road settings so far this season. Texas Tech’s record is inflated by a easy schedule and we feel the home team will come up short today as West Virginia goes on to win and cover here on Tuesday night. 5* |
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01-03-17 | Buffalo +3.5 v. Toledo | Top | 54-86 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 4 m | Show |
You can expect a letdown tonight with Toledo as they are coming off of a 40 pt win in their last game. This Buffalo squad has a lot of fight and they play with great effort, and Buffalo did a good job of testing themselves in the nonconference against some tough competition which should have prepped them well for action in the MAC. I like the Bulls +3.5 to pull the upset here on Tuesday evening in the early 6pm EST tip-off. 5* |
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01-02-17 | Auburn +3 v. Oklahoma | Top | 19-35 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 1 m | Show |
This Auburn defense is very good. I have said it a couple times this year but it appears that the Big 12 just took the year off on the defensive side of the football and that is no different with the Sooners considering they have allowed almost 30 points on average. If that trend continues, it is really going to be difficult for Oklahoma to win this game despite their weapons on offense. The Tigers have a dynamic rushing attack that can keep the ball away from this Oklahoma offense. The Tigers have averaged 278 yards per game on the ground which officially ranks 6th in the FBS. Running backs Kamryn Pettway and Kerryon Johnson have been excellent in the Auburn backfield. Both tailbacks have average more than 5 yards per carry and are approaching 200 carries each. Together, the two rushers have combined for nearly 2,000 yards and 18 touchdowns. I'm taking the points with Auburn, here on Monday night. Auburn has been a solid bowl play under HC Malzahn, losing to Florida State & Wisconsin by identical 34-31 scores, while beating Memphis 31-10 as a 3-point fave last season. Stoops' Sooners have won just five of their last 13 bowls, (4-9 ATS), including 2-6 ATS when favored. I am going with the underdog in this game. I like Auburn’s running style against this Oklahoma defense and I believe the Tigers are good enough to limit the big play ability that Oklahoma consistently relies on. Take Auburn +3. 10* |
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01-02-17 | Iowa v. Florida -3 | Top | 3-30 | Win | 100 | 3 h 14 m | Show |
These are evenly matched teams. Both will come in and try to establish control of the line of scrimmage and put their QB in manageable passing situations. The better defense belongs to the Florida Gators, and they’ve also shown the ability to strike quick in the passing game with WR Antonio Callaway. Florida should have more fans as the game is in Florida. Also, the Gators played the 3 best defenses in the nation in their last 3 games. Now rested and playing in the warm weather I expect them to come out firing. Lastly, things haven't been kind to the Big Ten in bowl season with Ohio State and Michigan coming up short as favorites in their contests recently. 5* |
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01-02-17 | Western Michigan +9.5 v. Wisconsin | Top | 16-24 | Win | 100 | 3 h 12 m | Show |
Western Michigan had a tremendous amount of success this season standing 13-0 overall and it’s a shame a group like this isn’t allowed to prove themselves in a bid for the national championship. They have a lot to prove on Monday against a Big Ten team. Western Michigan put up some nice numbers on both sides of the ball this season, but this group builds off of their offense as the Broncos rank 14th in the nation in offensive production and 27th in total defense. Veteran QB Zach Terrell has been a lot of fun to watch during his career and this season he’s thrown for 3,378 yards and 32 TDs to 3 INTs. The ground attack has been anchored by Jarvion Franklin who’s picked up 1,300 yards and 12 TDs. Not the ideal bowl matchup for Wisconsin going against a MAC opponent and the Badgers will get everything they can handle here going against a Western Michigan program that’ll be trying to prove themselves on the national stage. This game means a lot more for Western Michigan and so often these bowl games boil down to who has more motivation coming into the matchup. The Broncos are 10-3 as underdogs since 2014. They've also covered their last six outside of the MAC. Wisky allowed Penn State to throw for 384 yards in the Big Ten Championship Game. Quarterback Zach Terrell has the opportunity for a big game. Take the points with Western Mich on Monday. 5* |
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01-01-17 | Giants +7.5 v. Redskins | Top | 19-10 | Win | 100 | 7 h 19 m | Show |
You cant just say one team needs to win and bet them. The oddsmakers know all of this and I see it happen every year. People are banking on the Giants sitting a lot of starters. The truth is, the Giants can eliminate the Redskins with a victory, and they don’t have the luxury of sitting guys because of how inconsistent they are offensively. They’ll play hard for 60 minutes, eager to avenge an earlier loss to Washington. These divisional rivals always play close games. Grab the points with the NY Giants here in Sunday late action. 10* NFL GAME OF THE WEEK |
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01-01-17 | Texans +4 v. Titans | Top | 17-24 | Loss | -115 | 4 h 54 m | Show |
Matt Cassel gets a full week of prep as the Titans' starting quarterback after struggling in relief last week vs. Jacksonville. But the Texans are brimming with confidence after punching their ticket to the playoffs. And with Tom Savage getting his second start, look for his passing to improve and the offense to become more balanced. I also expect Houston's defense to dominate this one and the Texans to keep their confidence and momentum as they go into the playoffs with a win here on Sunday. 5* |
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12-31-16 | Ohio State v. Clemson +2.5 | Top | 0-31 | Win | 100 | 11 h 39 m | Show |
Clemson closed out the regular season strong with blowout wins coming against South Carolina and Wake Forest, but in the ACC title game the Tigers had a tough time putting away Va Tech in a 42-35 winning effort. Clemson didn’t quite live up to their very high expectations during the regular season, but this group still put up respectable numbers ranking 9th in the nation in total defense and 13th in offensive production. QB Deshaun Watson has thrown for 3,914 yards and 37 TDs to 15 INTs, while also rushing for 529 yards and 6 TDs.  Ohio State played well out of conference, but the Buckeyes were mostly fading and struggling to come through with wins during the second half of Big Ten play, even against some of the more manageable steams in the conference. 5* |
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12-31-16 | Washington +14.5 v. Alabama | Top | 7-24 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 40 m | Show |
Alabama is 9-4 against the spread, but this line is high, really high. Nick Saban has failed to cover three of his last four bowl games. Jake Browning and the Huskies are very underrated here and should be able to pass the ball Consider that they have four wins over ranked opponents by an average of 26 points. The key for Washington is to not turn the ball over. A lack of turnovers for Bama's opportunistic defense takes away their biggest strength. I'm not sure Alabama's offense is as good as it appears- they were held to 10 against LSU. Washington is one of the better defenses Alabama will face this season. I think Washington can move the ball downfield and their defense is very athletic. I beleive Washington has enough talent and experience on both sides of the ball to at least keep things close. Head coach Chris Petersen is also a wizard at game planning as an underdog in these tough postseason matchups and had a lot of experience doing that in his time at Boise State. I expect Washington to stay within the number in this one. 10* |
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12-31-16 | LSU -3 v. Louisville | Top | 29-9 | Win | 100 | 3 h 50 m | Show |
Louisiana State are only allowing a puny 3.4 rushing yds/attempt to opponents. Its still just too much to overcome for Louisville to change that. The offense of Louisiana State has been putting up 28 / game - too much for Louisville. 34 ppg over the last 3 games is hard to overlook and 14 TD RB, Derrius Guice, as a constant scoring threat are too much to try and contain.
Leonard Fournette is skipping the Citrus Bowl, but he hasn't been 100 percent and Derrius Guice isn't too shabby. He ripped A&M for 285 yards and four TDs in the regular-season finale. Look for the Tigers' defense to contain Lamar Jackson and for the Cardinals to end their once-magical season on a three-game skid. Play LSU in this early Saturday morning kickoff. 5* |
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12-31-16 | Kentucky v. Georgia Tech -3.5 | Top | 18-33 | Win | 100 | 3 h 38 m | Show |
We should see a lot of points in this one. Both offenses can run the heck out of the ball. It will come down to which defense you can trust to get a stop. Over the last 3 weeks of the season, the Yellow Jackets played some of their best defense of the year while Kentucky is still high after their big win over Louisville. I like GEO TECH in this one. 5* |
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12-30-16 | Nebraska +8 v. Tennessee | Top | 24-38 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 36 m | Show |
Nebraska will go with the ground game for the most part here today. Tennessee had massive problems stopping the run this season – allowing 350-plus rushing yards in four of their final seven games of the regular season. RB Terrell Newby is a little banged up, but his season high so far is 140 yards against Illinois. Big Ten representative Nebraska comes into Friday's contest with an incredible 12 games in the last two seasons decided by a single possession which is great for the underdog Nebraska and now the line is up to 7. On defense Nebraska brings one of the nation's top turnover-generating secondaries into this game. The Huskers have 16 interceptions on the campaign, tied for 13th-most in the nation. Bowl games often come down to motivation, and with hopes of national, conference and even division titles dashed long ago the question for the Vols boils down to just how motivated they'll be to play this one. The TENN defense ranked 109th in FBS in total defense and 73rd in scoring defense, the desire to win a non-traveling bowl game can't possibly get the Vols motivated for this one. Nebraska fans also travel well and I'll back them today plus the points. 5* |
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12-30-16 | North Carolina +1.5 v. Stanford | Top | 23-25 | Loss | -105 | 4 h 10 m | Show |
The Stanford Cardinal will unfortunately be without their top player and offensive catalyst RB McCaffrey for this bowl game, but it’s understandable as the young man preps for his future in the NFL. Stanford stumbled through the earlier half of their schedule, before closing strong winning their last 5 straight coming into the postseason. In their last outing Stanford went out of conference and beat Rice by a final of 41-17 after coming off back to back road wins against Oregon and Cal. Stanford doesn’t have much offensive punch without McCaffrey and the Cardinals rank 99th in the nation in offensive production compared to 37th in total defense. We really liked the potential of this North Carolina squad throughout the regular season. NC QB Mitch Trubisky is an NFL level talent and he’s been solid throwing for 3,468 yards and 28 TDs to 4 INTs. As for North Carolina, their passing defense has been excellent ranking them No. 14 nationally in yards allowed per game. North Carolina's quarterback flourished in 2016, compiling an impressive 7-to-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio as well. Stanford is hurt greatly by McCaffrey deciding not to play in the bowl game as he is their key to their offense and special teams. North Carolina stumbled down the stretch, but playing in some better weather should really benefit this offensive attack and their speed. We’ll side with the Tar Heels to push the Cardinal as they go on to cover the spread. 5* |
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12-29-16 | Oklahoma State +3 v. Colorado | Top | 38-8 | Win | 100 | 10 h 13 m | Show |
 This is Oklahoma State's 11th straight bowl trip behind Mike Gundy a former Cowboys quarterback. He received good new that quarterback Mason Rudolph and Justin Hill will be returning for a team that ranked 17th nationally in points scored. This past month was a lot of extra time to practice and prepare with his veteran group. On the flip sode, this is the Buffs' first bowl game since 2007! They've had a tremendous season and finished 10-3 against the number, but dropped their last two against the spread. They were trounced in the PAC-12 Championship game by Washington. Their offense that was averaging 32.8 points per game was held to 10 points. It seemed like COL pounded the weaker teams and struggled with the elite ones. Its the kids and HC first visit to a Bowl game and are inexperienced. 5* |
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12-29-16 | Arkansas v. Virginia Tech -6.5 | Top | 24-35 | Win | 100 | 7 h 35 m | Show |
The ACC has been a pleasant surprise in bowl games this year. Virginia Tech t nearly beat Clemson and this is a very good team. I give VTech the advantage here and their QB makes good decision. Virginia Tech quarterback Jerod Evans. His numbers were spectacular, throwing for 3,303 yards with a 27:7 touchdown-to-interception ratio and leading Virginia Tech with 759 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns. Virginia Tech is the real deal having won the ACC Coastal by virtue of victories over North Carolina and Pittsburgh before playing Clemson close in a loss in the title game. VTech's defensive front is going to bring pressure early and often. One of the main themes of the Arkansas season was the offensive line being unable to keep quarterback Austin Allen from getting slaughtered. Defensively, Virginia Tech holds a sizeable advantage, ranking 19th in total defense compared to Arkansas at No. 75. The Hokies have a huge advantage defensively and too many weapons on offense for Arkansas to keep up with. VT also has an advantage on Special Teams. Lets play the Hokies here in this one.  5* |
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12-29-16 | South Florida -10 v. South Carolina | Top | 46-39 | Loss | -115 | 3 h 0 m | Show |
We are going with S Florida in this bowl game on Thursday. Willie Taggart built a very good football team at USF. He’s now gone to Oregon, but the talent still remains. What will give the Gamecocks problems is the 1-2 rushing punch of QB Quinton Flowers and RB Marlon Mack. They will make this a statement victory for the Bulls. This years version of South Florida football is the best in school history with 10 wins and a bowl game against an SEC opponent. The Bulls have not only set school records with 10 wins as well as total offense (6,181 yards). South Florida enters with four straight wins while the Gamecocks were pounded by Clemson 56-7 in their final game. SC basically won their games where their defense got them 3 or more turnovers. I dont see that happening today. South Florida wins and covers ATS this afternoon. 5* |
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12-28-16 | Kansas State v. Texas A&M -3 | Top | 33-28 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 55 m | Show |
Kansas State definitely finished stronger between these 2 teams but they also played much weaker oppositions. HCÂ Bill Snyder-led Wildcats doesn't have the talent A&M has. Kansas State is also 1-5 ATS in their last six bowl games. The Aggies are starting to get healthy with Myles Garrett and Trevor Knight expected to suit up for this game. They just have too many weapons on offense for Kansas State to keep pace with.
10* Bowl Game of the Week |
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12-28-16 | Indiana +6 v. Utah | Top | 24-26 | Win | 100 | 10 h 37 m | Show |
Outside of the turnovers, Indiana has played pretty well. As stated before, Lagow has racked up more than 3,000 yards passing. Running back Devine Reading has over 1,000 yards on the season and receiver Nick Westbrook has 49 catches for 915 yards and 5 scores as the go to guy on the outside. Therefore, Indiana is plenty good enough to attack Utah's defense on both the ground and through the air. However, I believe Indiana's best chance will be their ability to attack through the air. The Utes defense has been vulnerable to the pass this season so Lagow will have some opportunities in this game but he has to avoid the turnovers to give Indiana a chance. 5* |
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12-27-16 | Baylor +7.5 v. Boise State | Top | 31-12 | Win | 100 | 8 h 56 m | Show |
Most college football programs would love a 10-win season, but disappointing losses to Wyoming and Air Force in the second half of the season cost Boise State an opportunity to play for a conference title and a spot in a New Year’s Six bowl. The Broncos will be hard pressed to find motivation for this game. Overall, Baylor is averaging 34.9 points and 523.3 yards of total offense per game. They've lost 6 in a row but with a month to prepare and a lot of seniors on this team they want to go out with a WIN. It is worth noting that Baylor has played six teams that rank among the top 25 nationally in total offense while the Broncos have faced only one. Also, the Bears held four opponents to 13 points or fewer, while all but two teams scored at least 16 points against Boise State. Look for Baylor to come in closing out an era and playing loose and with not a care. Too many points in this one so take the dog with BAYLOR. 5* |
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12-27-16 | Northwestern v. Penn State +3.5 | Top | 87-77 | Loss | -109 | 4 h 8 m | Show |
We liked the potential of this Nittany Lions’ roster coming into the year and Penn State should be a tougher out in the Big Ten than what they were a season ago. There’s no denying Penn State was inconsistent throughout the nonconference, but that’s to be expected with a developing group of talent. Penn State closed out the nonconference hot winning in back to back blowouts against Saint John’s and Morgan State. Penn State has shown flashes of solid play on both ends of the court and this squad currently ranks around 150th in the nation in both total defense and scoring average. Penn State has tremendous offensive depth with 5 players averaging in double figures scoring with veteran guard Shep Garner leading the team averaging 14.6 points per contest. In what should be competitive matchup we like the home team with the points. 5* |
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12-27-16 | Army -10.5 v. North Texas | Top | 38-31 | Loss | -115 | 2 h 6 m | Show |
I think we have a very solid play here in the Bowls as the these 2 teams already played this season and the game/score was very misleading. North Texas has lost all of their games by 14 or more points this season and are lucky to be in a bowl game with a 5-7 record. Army already lost to N Texas this season. It was their sloppiest game in recent years. They had 7 turnovers which included 4 interceptions. That’s tough to do for a team that doesn’t throw the ball. Army also committed 9 penalties in this game and I don’t see that happening again. This Army team has a little time to prepare and will have revenge on their mind. North Texas is terrible vs. the run allowing well over 5 yards per carry. They allowed 9.60 yards per carry in their last game alone. Army ran for 302 yards in the last meeting, but the turnovers killed drives. Army’s defense is much better and I see them dominating this game even if it’s in Texas I think they will actually have a slight advantage in the stands. Texas a big military state and they typically have a ton of Army fans at games when Army comes to town. North Texas will get to lineup against the nation's 4th best defense that has allowed just 288 yards per game and hope to outscore their opponent because we know that Army is going to move the football. Again the matchup is just disastrous for North Texas and I think the result will show here on Tuesday afternoon and Army gets a BIG WIN! 10* |
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12-26-16 | Vanderbilt +5.5 v. NC State | Top | 17-41 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 54 m | Show |
This will be a relatively low-scoring game, which makes taking the points more valuable. The line is now up to +6 with Vandy and they are the better defensive team and 85% change of rain throughout the game.
5* |
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12-25-16 | Broncos v. Chiefs -3.5 | Top | 10-33 | Win | 100 | 11 h 33 m | Show |
This is a HUGE game in the AFC with a lot of playoff implications. The Chiefs lost a winnable game last week, which makes this a must-win scenario at home. I like the Chiefs offense to be able to do enough versus a very tough Broncos defense. Denver’s offense won’t have success against KC’s pass rush. Andy Reid will have his team ready as they rarely have back to back poor games. CHIEFS big here on Sunday. 5* |
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12-25-16 | Ravens +6 v. Steelers | Top | 27-31 | Win | 100 | 7 h 37 m | Show |
The Steelers have won and covered in five straight, but I'm not sure I agree with this line with these two teams fighting each other for the AFC North title. Baltimore brings an elite defense into this matchup and has been playing well on offense lately, averaging just under 30 points per game in their last three. Ben Roethlisberger hasn't played that well in recent weeks despite Pittsburgh's win streak, and Baltimore has a defense capable of slowing down Le'Veon Bell. This could turn into a FG battle, and the Ravens have an excellent weapon there as well. Baltimore has won 5 of their last 7 games, with their losses in that span against the best of the AFC - New England, and the best of the NFC - Dallas, so very interested in grabbing the points this Christmas Day. 5* |
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12-24-16 | Middle Tennessee State -7 v. Hawaii | Top | 35-52 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 22 m | Show |
Blue Raiders RB I’Tavius Mathers is a homerun threat and is facing a Hawaii team whose run defense has been in holiday mode all year. Expect MTSU to be able to run and pass the move the ball at will all night long. I expect QB Brent Stockstill of Middle Tennessee to attack the CBs of Hawaii all day long. Stockstill will be finding every spot on the field to get his guys involved. Middle Tennessee has a really good rushing game and their offense is something fun to watch, and even tougher to defend.
Take Midd Tenn St. 5* |
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12-24-16 | Vikings +7 v. Packers | Top | 25-38 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 22 m | Show |
I'm taking the points with the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday. Vikes HC Mike Zimmer stated it's time to find out who is going to fight. Despite last week's results, the Viking defense is still 3rd best in the league in both passing yards allowed and total yards allowed per game. Get also get Harrison Smith likely returning to bolster the Minn secondary. They've held their opponents to 21 or fewer points in 11 of 14 games (regulation) this season. Both of these divisional teams know each other well and I'm backing the Vikes plus the 7 points here on Saturday afternoon. 5* |
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12-24-16 | Redskins v. Bears +3 | Top | 41-21 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 21 m | Show |
Quietly, the Bears have played solid football lately, covering five straight games. I like how this team has competed since Matt Barkley took over at QB. The Redskins are coming off a short week and this is a quick improving Bears pass rush, Kirk Cousins and Washington's offense will struggle enough to keep this within the number. The Bears have covered five straight and now they're getting leading tackler Jerrell Freeman back from suspension. Look for Chicago to have success running the ball against Washington. Also the Redskins will likely will be without top playmaker TE Jordan Reed who is the key to their offense and reminds me of Gronk. Without him I think they will struggle to move the ball and pick up 1st downs. Grab the points with Washington here with our 10* NFL GAME OF THE MONTH. |
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12-23-16 | Louisiana Tech -7 v. Navy | Top | 48-45 | Loss | -115 | 1 h 6 m | Show |
5* |
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12-22-16 | Colorado State -15 v. Idaho | Top | 50-61 | Loss | -108 | 5 h 5 m | Show |
Colorado St played a much tougher schedule this year and they should have their way tonight. The Rams defense did some good things this season, such as hold opposing quarterbacks to moderate production and generally just being a very scrappy group that plays in rhythm with the offense. Colorado State has been playing some impressive ball looking strong in their final wins against Nex Mexico and SD St. The blowout win on the road against San Diego State was downright incredible, especially when considering how strong the Aztecs looked in their bowl win. Idaho gets the home state advantage, but Colorado State is bringing in a lot of momentum and are much better on offense and Special teams. Look for Colorado St to score TD's and not FG's and pull away in the 2nd half for the ATS Cover for us. 5* |
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12-21-16 | BYU v. Wyoming +10 | Top | 24-21 | Win | 100 | 12 h 31 m | Show |
 Wyoming has a very good QB in Josh Allen and a tremendous RB in Brian Hill who will be playing on Sunday’s. BYU meanwhile is without their senior leader Tasom Hill who ended the year with another injury. Wyoming faced 9 bowl opponents and really were in every game.
This should be a great game between these two teams that went through solid campaigns out West. I expect a tight game and like Wyoming plus the points. 5* |
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12-21-16 | Akron -5 v. UC-Irvine | Top | 88-80 | Win | 100 | 9 h 59 m | Show |
The Akron Zips are one of the favorites to win the MAC this season and this veteran group has gotten off to a respectable start standing 8-3 overall coming into this neutral site test. Akron puts in effort on both sides of the ball ranking around 90th in the nation in both scoring average and total defense. UC Irvine lost 4 starters from last year’s squad and to makes things even tougher top returner Luke Nelson has also been out. UC Irvine has fallen off losing 5 of their last 7 games to now stand 5-8 overall. In their last outing UC Irvine fell to New Mexico State on the road by a final of 79-85 and fatigue has to be considered a factor given the Anteaters have played in 5 of their last 6 on the road. UC Irvine has been painful to watch on the offensive end at times this season as UCI ranks 335th in the nation in scoring average. Akron is at a much better spot right now as a team given the amount of veteran talent they have leading a team that’s favored to win the MAC. Take Akron here tonight at the SUN BOWL INVITATIONAL on a neutral court in Texas. 5* |
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12-20-16 | New Mexico v. Arizona -12.5 | Top | 46-77 | Win | 100 | 10 h 26 m | Show |
The New Mexico Lobos have been unable to live up to their expectations over the past couple of seasons and this group hasn’t gotten off to their ideal start this year standing 7-4 overall going into this tough test on the road. New Mexico came up short in their last road game falling to rival New Mexico State by a final of 71-84. The Lobos have had offensive consistency issues again this year and New Mexico has come up short in some of their tougher matchups against teams like Va Tech and Dayton. Arizona has been finding success standing 10-2 overall heading into the final stretch of the nonconference. Arizona picked up a very nice resume building win in their last outing as the Wildcats took down Texas A&M in Houston by a final of 67-63. Arizona has been building off of their defensive strengths as this group ranks 23rd in the nation in points allowed compared to 201st in scoring average. Not having Trier in the lineup has been a downer, but Lauri Markkanen has been fun to watch as he’s led the squad averaging 16.3 points per game. New Mexico was throttled by Va Tech earlier in the year and that was the last time the Lobos went against this caliber of competition. Arizona has a great home court advantage and we like for the Wildcats’ defense to be a difference maker as they go on to frustrate the Lobos attack on their way to winning and covering the spread. 5* |
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12-19-16 | Panthers v. Redskins -6.5 | Top | 26-15 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 13 m | Show |
Injuries have cost the Carolina defense this season, in addition to departures. Josh Norman’s absence has really been felt in the secondary, as he will be on the opposite sideline in this game. 5* |
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