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12-30-18 | Bears v. Vikings -4 | Top | 24-10 | Loss | -110 | 82 h 46 m | Show |
At 4:25 pm, our selection is on the Minnesota Vikings minus the points over Chicago. Chicago won the NFC Central, and owns a 12-3 record, while Minnesota is 8-6-1, and is fighting for the 6th (and final) NFC Playoff berth. It's true that the Bears would like to win this game, provided the 12-3 Rams would be upset by the 49ers, but that eventuality is unlikely to happen. Thus, Chicago will likely have to settle for a division title, and a Wild Card playoff game. Minnesota, on the other hand, desperately wants to win this game, as that is its primary pathway into the Playoffs. I love the Vikings to do just that, as NFL teams that have at least a 2-game (or worse) record than their opponent heading into the final week have cashed 61.2% since 1980 as favorites vs. opponents off a straight-up win. Moreover, Minnesota is a super 10-0-1 ATS its last 11 regular season games when priced from -3.5 to -13 points. Take the Vikings. NFL Division Game of the Year! Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-30-18 | Raiders v. Chiefs UNDER 52.5 | Top | 3-35 | Win | 100 | 66 h 37 m | Show |
At 4:25 pm, our selection is on the Kansas City Chiefs and Oakland Raiders to go 'under' the total. Both the Chiefs and Raiders have below average-defenses. The Raiders are giving up a staggering 28.8 ppg, while KC is surrendering 27.9 ppg. The Chiefs, though, have gone 'under' the total 12-0-1 as a home favorite when matched up against a defense which gives up 28.6 or more ppg. And, yes, it's true that the Chiefs have played their last five games 'over' the total. However, since 1980, teams off 5 (or more) straight 'overs' have gone 'under' the total more often than not, including 61.2% in their final regular season game. I also have 166-99, 74-37 and 86-44 Totals systems on the 'under,' and I expect a relatively low-scoring game on Sunday afternoon. Take the 'under.' NFL Total of the Month! Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-30-18 | Raiders v. Chiefs -13.5 | Top | 3-35 | Win | 100 | 63 h 36 m | Show |
At 4:25 pm, our selection is on the Kansas City Chiefs minus the points over Oakland. The Kansas City Chiefs have been the league's biggest surprise this season, and will likely be the AFC Conference's #1 seed. But they have not covered the point spread in any of their last six games (0-5-1 ATS). I expect that to change this Sunday afternoon, as NFL home teams with a win percentage of .727 (or better) have covered 73% over the past 39 years off back to back losses. Lay the points with the Chiefs. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-30-18 | Pistons +2 v. Magic | Top | 107-109 | Push | 0 | 2 h 38 m | Show |
At 3:35 pm, our selection is on the Detroit Pistons + the points over Orlando. The Magic upset Toronto in their last game. But off that upset win, we'll look for a letdown and fade Orlando, and take the points with Detroit, which was bombed, 125-88, by Indiana on Friday. Indeed, NBA road teams off a SU/ATS loss are 138-95 ATS in the regular season vs. .499 (or worse) foes off an upset win, if our road team isn't getting more than 6 points, including 45-26 ATS if our road team lost by 15 or more in its previous game. Take Detroit. NBA Elite Info Winner. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-30-18 | Jets v. Patriots UNDER 44.5 | Top | 3-38 | Win | 100 | 67 h 56 m | Show |
At 1 pm, our selection is on the 'under' in the New England/NY Jets game. The last five meetings between these two teams have gone 'under' the total. And that's the way we'll look in this game, as the 'under' falls into a 94-57 Totals system of mine. Additionally, the Jets lost at home last week, in overtime, 44-38, to the Green Bay Packers. The over/under line for that game was 47.5, so it went 'over' the total by 34.5 points. But teams that go significantly 'over' the total one week, tend to play lower-scoring games the next. And especially if they were at home for the (first) higher-scoring game, and are now on the road for the (second) lower-scoring game. Indeed, NFL teams that went 'over' the total at home by more than 31 points in their previous game have gone 'under' the total 69.6% of the time on the road when the line was 42+ points. Take the 'under.' AFC East Total of the Year! Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-30-18 | Falcons v. Bucs +1.5 | Top | 34-32 | Loss | -109 | 59 h 10 m | Show |
At 1 pm, our selection is on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers over the Atlanta Falcons. This matchup is between two teams that both had disappointing seasons. Tampa Bay is 5-10, with three straight losses coming into this game, while Atlanta is 6-9, though it's won its last two games. Since 1980, NFL teams have cashed just 38.1% in their final road game of the season, if they won and covered their two previous games, while their opponent was off back to back losses. Take Tampa Bay. |
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12-30-18 | Cowboys v. Giants -6 | Top | 36-35 | Loss | -109 | 59 h 10 m | Show |
At 1 pm, our selection is on the New York Giants minus the points over Dallas. The Cowboys have clinched the NFC East Division title, and are locked into the #4 seed, so this game is meaningless for them. Thus, the 6-10 Giants are favored by a healthy amount over the 9-6 Cowboys. Obviously, this type of situation occurs every season in the NFL where really good teams have little incentive to play their top players in the final week or two. And in the season's final two weeks, when teams with a win percentage at least .250 percentage points worse than their opponent's, are favored by more than three points, then our favored team has covered 70.5% of the time over the past 39 years. Take the Giants. |
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12-29-18 | Blackhawks v. Avalanche -217 | Top | 3-2 | Loss | -217 | 16 h 23 m | Show |
At 9:05 pm, our selection is on the Colorado Avalanche over the Chicago Blackhawks. The best offensive trio in the NHL doesn't include Alexander Ovechkin, Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid, or Nikita Kucherov. Rather, the best line in hockey right now is three members of the Avalanche that -- until recently -- were far from household names. The Avs' number one line of center Nathan MacKinnon and wingers Gabriel Landeskog and Mikko Rantenen is tearing up the league right now like no other that we've seen in quite some time. Rantenen and MacKinnnon rank second and third respectively in the overall points race, while Landeskog is fourth in goal scoring. While the Avs defense is average at best, it has been holding its own at home where the Avs have allowed less than three goals per game on average (2.81). Tonight is a revenge situation as the Hawks just beat the Avs, 2-1, about a week ago. And Colorado is 21-12 in its last 33 games revenging a loss in which it failed to score at least two goals. Meanwhile, Chicago is 4-10 in its last 14 after scoring three or more goals in two straight games. Take the Avs. As always, good luck...Al McMordie |
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12-29-18 | Portland v. CS-Fullerton -9 | Top | 64-79 | Win | 100 | 16 h 12 m | Show |
At 9 pm, our selection is on the Fullerton State Titans minus the points over Portland. The Pilots come into this game off a 54-39 blowout of Florida A&M. But that game was at home. On the road this season, the Pilots haven't had much success, as they're 1-3 SU/ATS thus far. Even worse: Portland's covered just three of 20 road games as underdogs of six (or more) points, if they won their previous game by eight (or more) points. Tonight, the Titans will be looking to snap a 4-game SU/ATS slide. And since 1990, they've cashed 70.3% as favorites off back to back SU/ATS losses. Take Fullerton minus the points. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-29-18 | Notre Dame +14 v. Clemson | Top | 3-30 | Loss | -126 | 57 h 17 m | Show |
At 4 pm, on Saturday, December 29, our selection is on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish + the points over Clemson. This is a match-up of two undefeated teams, as Notre Dame is 12-0, while Clemson is 13-0. And I will generally take the underdog in match-ups between two undefeated teams, whether in the regular season, or the post-season. Indeed, since 1980, the underdog has covered 68% of the time when getting more than 6 points, if both teams had a record of 5-0 or better. And in Bowl games, such teams are a perfect 5-0 — and not just against the point spread. But they’re also 5-0 straight-up, even though the average point spread in those five games has been 8.4 points. That bodes very well for Notre Dame. As does the fact that undefeated teams (like Clemson), with a record of 5-0 or better, and off a point spread win, have covered just 42% of the time since 1980 when favored by more than 6 points vs. .666 (or better) opponents. Take the points with the Irish. Perfect 10 Club. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-29-18 | Kentucky v. Louisville +3 | Top | 71-58 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 14 m | Show |
At 2 pm, our selection is on the Louisville Cardinals + the points over Kentucky. The Wildcats come into this Bluegrass State rivalry game off a huge upset win over then-No. 9-ranked North Carolina. Kentucky was a 2.5-point home underdog in that contest, and upset the Tar Heels, 80-72. Louisville, meanwhile, enters off back to back wins, though it failed to cover the 23-point spread in its last game, a 14-point home win over Robert Morris. I look for Kentucky to have a letdown off its upset win this afternoon, as .818 (or better) road teams off upset wins have covered just 81 of 211 games vs. .500 (or better) home teams off back to back wins, including 0-10 ATS if our home team failed to cover the spread by more than 6 points in its previous game. Take Louisville. |
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12-29-18 | Arkansas State v. Nevada +1.5 | Top | 13-16 | Win | 100 | 55 h 33 m | Show |
At 1:15 pm, our selection is on the Nevada Wolf Pack over Arkansas St. The Red Wolves went 8-4 this season, including 5-3 ATS in Sun Belt Conference play, while Nevada went 5-3 in the Mountain West Conference, and 7-5 overall. Nevada did lose its last game, 34-29, as a 14-point favorite at UNLV. But Bowl teams have cashed 80% over the last 15 years off an upset loss as a favorite of more than 8 points. Even worse for Arkansas State: Sun Belt teams have gone 20-52 ATS in non-conference games, if they weren't a losing team and weren't getting more than a point. Finally, Nevada falls into my very best Bowl system, which is 52-11 ATS, as well as 74-27 and 53-21 ATS Bowl angles. Take Nevada. NCAA Game of the Year! Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-29-18 | South Carolina v. Virginia +5.5 | Top | 0-28 | Win | 100 | 53 h 16 m | Show |
At 12 Noon, our selection is on the Virginia Cavaliers + the points over South Carolina. The Cavaliers come into this bowl game off back to back losses. Certainly, losing back to back games to end the regular season is not ideal. But not all losing streaks are equal. And, here, both of those defeats were on the road. And losing two road games is not as problematic as, say, losing two home games. Indeed, underdogs off back to back road losses are a super 73% ATS in the post-season since 1980, including 81% vs. foes off a straight-up win. Take Virginia + the points. NCAA High Roller Winner. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-29-18 | Butler v. Florida -4 | Top | 43-77 | Win | 100 | 7 h 14 m | Show |
At 4 pm, our selection is on the Florida Gators minus the points over Butler. The Gators and Bulldogs met in the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament in the Bahamas over the Thanksgiving holiday, and Butler won, 61-54, in that tourney game. We'll take Florida in the re-match, as this will just be Butler's 2nd true road game of the season. And the Bulldogs were blown out in their first road game, 64-52, as a 3.5-point favorite at St. Louis. Over the last two seasons, Butler's an awful 2-9 ATS on the road, including 0-8 ATS against .636 (or better) clubs. Take Florida. |
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12-28-18 | Iowa State v. Washington State -2.5 | Top | 26-28 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 54 m | Show |
At 9 pm, our selection is on the Washington State Cougars minus the points over Iowa State. This season, Mike Leach's Cougars were the #1 College Football team against the point spread. Washington State finished the season with a 10-2 ATS record, and its only point spread defeats were its eighth game of the season vs. California, and its final game of the season vs. Washington. In contrast, Iowa State was a pedestrian 6-6 ATS, and it ended the season with four straight ATS losses. Since 1991, teams off a point spread loss, but with a point spread win percentage of .666 (or better), have cashed 70.7% in the post-season vs. foes that didn't have a winning record against the spread. And Bowl teams that lost their previous four games to the point spread were under .500 ATS in their Bowl games, including 6-15-1 ATS in "win situation" games with point spreads ranging from +3 to -3. Take Washington State. Elite Info Winner. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-28-18 | Austin Peay v. Arkansas -12.5 | Top | 65-76 | Loss | -109 | 16 h 59 m | Show |
At 8 pm, our selection is on the Arkansas Razorbacks minus the points over Austin Peay. The Governors come into this game, in Fayetteville, off six straight wins, and three straight covers, while Arkansas has dropped its last four games to the point spread. The knee-jerk reaction might be to play on red-hot Austin Peay and against the ice-cold Razorbacks. But consider that SEC Conference home teams, off four (or more) ATS defeats, have covered 71% over the last 29 seasons vs. foes off ATS wins in their last three games. Additionally, the Razorbacks fall into an 83-34 ATS system of mine which plays on certain teams off a point spread defeat. Take Arkansas to blow out Austin Peay. NCAA Roadkill Winner! Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-28-18 | Syracuse v. West Virginia +3 | Top | 34-18 | Loss | -114 | 14 h 49 m | Show |
At 5:15 pm, our selection is on the West Virginia Mountaineers + the points over Syracuse. Certainly, there are a lot of negatives on the side of West Virginia in this ballgame. The most obvious one, of course, is the absence of star quarterback Will Grier, who has chosen to bypass this game so he can prepare for the NFL draft. And then there is West Virginia's awful history in the Bowl games. Since 1982, it's 6-21 ATS, including 1-11 ATS vs. ACC Conference foes. And, finally, Big 12 Conference favorites are a poor 39-58 ATS as favorites in Bowl Games. With all that said, I still favor the Mountaineers. First, the fact that Grier won't play has been factored into this point spread, as WVU was favored by SEVEN points when the opening line was published, but it is now an UNDERDOG.  And, second, teams like Syracuse, that come into their Bowl game off a 21-point (or greater) upset win, have covered just 23% since 2000 when they weren’t getting 3 or more points. Finally, the Mountaineers will have had several weeks to integrate their new quarterback, Jack Allison, into the offense. And it's not as if he will be going against a great pass defense which could take advantage of his inexperience. Syracuse ranked just 74th of 130 College Football teams this season in defensive yards per pass attempt. Take West Virginia + the points. NCAA High Roller Winner! Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-27-18 | 76ers +5 v. Jazz | Top | 114-97 | Win | 100 | 16 h 1 m | Show |
At 10:35 pm, our selection is on the Philadelphia 76ers + the points over Utah. The 76ers lost a heartbreaker, in overtime, on Christmas day, at Boston. But I love them to bounce back in this underdog role, on Thursday. Over the last 3 seasons, Philadelphia is 41-16-2 ATS off a road defeat, including 30-9-2 ATS as an underdog (and 12-1 ATS when priced from +2.5 to +6 points). Meanwhile, Utah is a poor 5-12 ATS off a win over a division rival, including 0-5 ATS vs. .585 (or better) foes. Take the 76ers + the points. NBA Underdog Shocker! Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-27-18 | Vanderbilt v. Baylor +4 | Top | 38-45 | Win | 100 | 14 h 27 m | Show |
At 9 pm, our selection is on the Baylor Bears + the points over Vanderbilt. Last season, the Commodores won just five games, and failed to make a bowl game. So, when it defeated its arch-rival, Tennessee, in its final regular season game, that was a huge win for this program, as it was its sixth win, overall, and enabled the Commodores to play in the Post-Season. But I’m not a fan of playing on favorites in Bowl games that missed out completely on the post-season the previous year because of a losing record. Generally speaking, a lot of these teams are just happy to be in a bowl game, so I prefer to not lay points with them. And such teams have covered just 40% of the time as a Bowl favorite over the last 20 years. Vanderbilt is also a poor 2-6 ATS in non-conference games after playing their rival, Tennessee. Finally, Baylor is a solid 19-9 ATS its last 28 as an underdog, including a perfect 6-0 ATS when priced from +3 to +7 points. Take the Bears. NCAA Elite Info Winner! Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-27-18 | Blue Jackets v. Rangers +110 | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 41 m | Show |
At 7:05 pm, our selection is on the New York Rangers over Columbus. The Blue Jackets' #1 goalie, Sergei Bobrovsky, won't play tonight. Instead, the Jackets will start Joonas Korpisalo. And that's good news for New York, as Bobrovsky has been red-hot, with a 6-1 record, 1.77 GAA and a .942 save percentage over his last seven games. In contrast, the Jackets are 5-5 behind Korpisalo this season, and his save percentage is .885. Even though the Rangers lost their last game -- a 3-2 defeat here at home to Philadelphia -- New York's been strong at home this season, with an 11-4-4 record, and they've outscored their opponents by an average of 3.0 to 2.4. And New York is 30-18 (+14 games on the money line) off a home loss, and 11-6 in the last 17 meetings vs. Columbus. Take the home dog Rangers on Thursday. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-27-18 | Duke +3.5 v. Temple | Top | 56-27 | Win | 100 | 7 h 57 m | Show |
At 1:30 pm, our selection is on the Duke Blue Devils + the points over Temple. These two teams played almost mirror-opposite games to end their regular seasons. The Owls won 57-7 on the road at Connecticut, while Duke was upset at home, 59-7, as a 9.5-point favorite by Wake Forest. And Duke's loss continued a season-long trend which saw it cover the point spread as an underdog (5-0 ATS), but lose as a favorite (1-6 ATS). And if we go back further, we find that Duke is 27-9 its last 36 as an underdog, including 9-0 when playing with rest, and 7-0 ATS their last seven. That bodes well for the Blue Devils this afternoon, as they've been installed as an underdog in today's game. Even better: since 1990, teams off back to back losses, where they didn't score 44+ points combined in those two games, have gone 42-17 ATS in the post-season, including 7-0 ATS the past 3 years, if they weren't favored by more than a point, and their opponent was off a straight-up win. Take the Blue Devils + the points. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-26-18 | Pelicans +3 v. Mavs | Top | 119-122 | Push | 0 | 5 h 30 m | Show |
At 8:35 pm, our selection is on the New Orleans Pelicans + the points over the Dallas Mavericks. Through their first 32 games, the Mavericks are 13-3 (.812) at home, and 2-14 (.125) on the road. Their .687 win percentage differential between home and road is the largest such differential since 1990 for any team through its first 31+ games. However, this differential has caused this point spread tonight to be a bit inflated, by my numbers. Dallas has lost its last six games straight-up, and is also 0-2 ATS its last two home games. The Pelicans won the previous meeting this season by 26 points, and that game ranked as the Pelicans' best win of the season, and Dallas' worst defeat. New Orleans also won the last two meetings last season by 10 and 17 points. Let's take the better team in an underdog role this evening. Take New Orleans + the points. NBA High Roller Winner. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-26-18 | Cavs +10.5 v. Grizzlies | Top | 87-95 | Win | 100 | 5 h 1 m | Show |
At 8:05 pm, our selection is on the Cleveland Cavaliers + the points over Memphis. The Grizzlies nsapped a 5-game slide with an upset win over the Lakers on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers come into tonight's game off three straight double-digit defeats. And they've been installed as a double-digit road underdog. We'll grab the points with Cleveland, as rested double-digit dogs off 3 straight double-digit losses have covered 68.1% since 1990 vs. foes off a SU/ATS win. Take Cleveland tonight. NBA Elite Info Winner. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-25-18 | Indiana State +12 v. TCU | Top | 69-83 | Loss | -109 | 17 h 47 m | Show |
At 9 pm, our selection is on the Indiana State Sycamores + the points over TCU. The Sycamores and Horned Frogs met just nine days ago in Fort Worth, and the Frogs blew out Indiana State, 90-70. Let's grab the points with Indiana State in this rematch, as the Sycamores are a terrific 37-19-1 ATS away from home when playing with revenge from a loss earlier in the season, including 19-6 ATS if they lost that previous meeting by more than 10 points. Take the Sycamores. NCAA Non-Conference Game of the Week. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-25-18 | Thunder +1 v. Rockets | Top | 109-113 | Loss | -107 | 11 h 54 m | Show |
At 3:05 pm, our selection is on the Oklahoma City Thunder over Houston. Chris Paul is out with an injury, and the Rockets have not stepped up with him on the sidelines this season. Paul has missed six games, and the Rockets are a miserable 1-5 SU/ATS without him on the court. And Houston was favored in four of those six games. That doesn't bode well for Houston this afternoon. And neither does the fact that OKC was upset at home by Minnesota in its previous game, as OKC is a super 68-34-1 ATS on the road in the regular season off an upset defeat at home. Take the Thunder. NBA Elite Info. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-25-18 | Colorado -14 v. Charlotte | Top | 68-53 | Win | 100 | 9 h 48 m | Show |
At 1 pm, our selection is on the Colorado Buffaloes minus the points over Charlotte. The Buffaloes come into this game off back to back upset losses to Indiana State and Hawaii and three straight point spread losses, overall. But Colorado is 22-8-2 off an upset defeat, and 56-31-2 ATS off back to back losses. And the Buffaloes are 17-4 ATS after losing ATS in each of their three previous games, including 13-1 ATS if they also lost their two previous games straight-up. Lay the points with Tad Boyle's men. NCAA Hoops High Roller Winner. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-24-18 | Broncos v. Raiders +3 | Top | 14-27 | Win | 100 | 17 h 23 m | Show |
At 8:15 pm, our selection is on the Oakland Raiders + the points over Denver. Last week, the Raiders were blown out, 30-16, by the Cincinnati Bengals. But off that 14-point loss, we'll step in and take the points with Oakland as a home underdog. Indeed, I have several very good systems that back the Raiders tonight. First, consider that since 1980, home underdogs have gone 177-130-11 ATS at Game 14 forward, if they were off a SU/ATS loss. And, second, teams playing their last home game of the season have gone 70.7 percent ATS since 1980, if they owned a W/L record less than .400 and their opponent's W/L percentage was less than .429. Take the Raiders tonight + the points.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-23-18 | Clippers v. Warriors -10.5 | Top | 127-129 | Loss | -108 | 14 h 2 m | Show |
At 8:35 pm, our selection is on the Golden State Warriors minus the points over the LA Clippers. Since Steve Kerr took over as head coach in 2014, the Warriors have been the league's dominant team. And that means they don't lose very often. This season, Golden State is having another great campaign, and it is 22-11 through its first 33 games. One of its 11 defeats, though, came vs. tonight's opponent, the Los Angeles Clippers. However, that game was back in November when Steph Curry was sidelined with an injury. He's back on the court now, and that should spell t-r-o-u-b-l-e for the Clippers. Indeed, the Warriors are a poor 43-65 without Curry in the lineup, but are one of the historically-best teams with him on the floor. Golden State is a powerful 72% ATS when playing with revenge, and favored by 10 or less points in the regular season under coach Kerr. Take the Warriors to blow out the Clippers tonight. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-23-18 | Chiefs v. Seahawks +2.5 | Top | 31-38 | Win | 100 | 27 h 48 m | Show |
At 8:20 pm, our selection is on the Seattle Seahawks + the points over Kansas City. The Seahawks were upset last week by the 49ers in San Francisco. That dropped Seattle's record to 8-6, so it needs to win to remain in the Wild Card hunt. Seattle's been installed as an underdog vs. the AFC's top-seeded Chiefs. But I love Seattle to pull the upset, as NFL home dogs (or PK) off an upset loss, with a win percentage between .501 and .667. have cashed 70.9% over the past 34 years vs. .687 (or better) opposition. Moreover, the Seahawks have long had one of the best home fields in the league. And Seattle's been especially strong toward the end of the season, as it is 70-39-7 ATS at home in their final three regular season home games (or the post-season) since 1983, including 24-7-1 ATS as a home underdog. Take the Seahawks. Sunday Night Football Game of the Month! Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-23-18 | Kings v. Golden Knights -200 | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -200 | 14 h 34 m | Show |
At 8:05 pm, our selection is on the Vegas Golden Knights over the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings registered a huge upset on Saturday with a 3-2 overtime victory over the San Jose Sharks. But let's not kid ourselves. This is still a team that is the worst in the NHL with a 13-23 record and a league-low 29 points. Injuries have played a big role in the Kings' demise this season as no less than eight regulars are currently questionable or out of action for a prolonged period. The Knights have been very tough at home. But on Saturday they met their match as the Canadiens came into T-Mobile Arena and left with a 4-3 overtime victory. These two teams played two weekends ago in L.A. and the Kings cruised to an easy 5-1 victory as a big underdog. But the Knights have been a different team at home (11-7) than they have been on the road (9-13) this season. Moreover, th Kings are 5-17 in their last 22 games following a win and 1-6 in their last seven games playing without rest. Finally, the Knights are 4-1 in the last five meetings with the Kings and 46-19 in their last 65 home games. Take Vegas. As always, good luck...Al McMordie. |
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12-23-18 | Drake v. San Diego -5 | Top | 110-103 | Loss | -109 | 2 h 59 m | Show |
At 7:30 pm, our selection is on the San Diego Toreros minus the points over Drake. This game is the Championship game of the Las Vegas Classic tonight, and matches up two teams playing very good basketball. The Toreros are 10-3 straight-up, and check into tonight's game off back to back SU/ATS wins over Northern Colorado and Washington State. Meanwhile, Drake is 9-2 SU and 9-1 ATS, including point spread wins in each of its last nine games. Unfortunately, though, for the Bulldogs, NCAA basketball teams struggle mightily away from home as underdogs of +4 or more points, after covering the point spread in 8 (or more) straight games, as they've cashed just 34.4% of the time since 1990. Take San Diego minus the points. NCAA Hoops XMAS Holiday Tourney Game of the Year! Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-23-18 | Hornets v. Celtics -7 | Top | 103-119 | Win | 100 | 12 h 33 m | Show |
At 6:05 pm, our selection is on the Boston Celtics minus the points over Charlotte. After winning and covering eight straight games, the Celtics have now lost their last three -- both SU and ATS. And they had their worst home defensive performance of the season in their last game, as they allowed Milwaukee to shoot 51.2% from the floor, and score 120 points. Since 1990, the Celtics have cashed 69.7% at home when favored by 3+ points, if they lost SU/ATS at home in their previous game, and their opponent was off a win. Take Boston minus the points. |
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12-23-18 | Pelicans -1.5 v. Kings | Top | 117-122 | Loss | -109 | 2 h 49 m | Show |
At 6:05 pm, our selection is on the New Orleans Pelicans minus the points over Sacramento. These two teams met earlier this year, and the Pels won by 20 points, 149-129. That 149-point total has been the most points scored by a team this season (equaled by the Warriors and Wizards). And the 278 points ranks as the highest-scoring non-overtime game this season. The Pelicans come into this game off 3 straight defeats, including a 112-104 setback against the Lakers on Friday. Meanwhile, Sacramento enters off a SU/ATS win over the Memphis Grizzlies. I love New Orleans to once again blow out Sacramento this evening, as the Kings are an awful 11-32 ATS at home off a SU/ATS win, if they are playing an opponent off a SU/ATS loss. Take the Pelicans minus the points. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-23-18 | Steelers v. Saints -5.5 | Top | 28-31 | Loss | -108 | 96 h 3 m | Show |
At 4:25 pm, our selection is on the New Orleans Saints minus the points over Pittsburgh. We had a big play on the Steelers last week over New England, and were rewarded with a 17-10 upset win. Meanwhile, the Saints eked out a Monday Night Football win at Carolina, 12-9. It's true that New Orleans' offense has been held in check in two of their last three games, as New Orleans also scored just 10 points at Dallas back on November 29. But it's also true that New Orleans' last three games were all on the road. At home this season, in six games, New Orleans has scored 228 points for an average of 38 ppg! And the Saints have won and covered their last four home games. Meanwhile, the Steelers haven't covered any of their last three road games, and even lost outright their last two -- as an 11-point favorite vs. Oakland, and as a 3-point favorite vs. Denver. It's true that Ben Roethlisberger is a very good quarterback. And he has some great weapons in Antonio Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster. But Pittsburgh's offense isn't in the same league as the Saints' offense. And Steelers coach Mike Tomlin can't hold a candle on the offensive side of the football to the Saints' Sean Payton. Indeed, Payton may be the best offensive mind in the game. And he's at his best when matched up against other teams whose offenses score more than 24 points per game. Since 2008, with Payton as head coach, the Saints are a staggering 40-15 straight-up and 42-12-1 ATS vs. foes that score more than 24 points per game. This will be another Saints Blowout. Lay the points. NFL Non-Conference Game of the Month! Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-23-18 | Steelers v. Saints OVER 52.5 | Top | 28-31 | Win | 100 | 10 h 29 m | Show |
At 4:25 pm, our selection is on the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers to go 'over' the total. The Saints scored just 12 points last week. But they generally bounce back on offense after such poor games. And New Orleans has gone 'over' the total 86% under coach Sean Payton after not scoring 14+ points in their previous game. And the Saints have also gone 'over' the total in 30 of 39 non-division home games vs. winning teams off a straight-up win. Take the 'over.' Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-23-18 | Falcons v. Panthers UNDER 47 | Top | 24-10 | Win | 100 | 93 h 39 m | Show |
At 1 pm, our selection is on the Under in the Carolina/Atlanta game. The Panthers have shelved star QB Cam Newton for their final two games of the season and will give backup QB Taylor Heinicke his first two career starts. Heinicke has thrown just five passes in his NFL career, so it's an understatement to say nobody really knows what to expect from him this afternoon. However, one thing I do expect is that Carolina's defense will play very well once again today. Last week, it shut down the high-flying New Orleans offense, and held Drew Brees & Co. to just 12 points. Nine of the last 11 meetings between these two teams have gone 'under' the total, including all five played here in Carolina. And games between two losing teams (with win percentages below .450), in the final two weeks of the season, have gone 'under' the total 95 of 152 games (62.5%) since 1980. Take the 'under.' NFL Total of the Week! Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-23-18 | Bucs v. Cowboys OVER 48 | Top | 20-27 | Loss | -101 | 7 h 4 m | Show |
At 1 pm, our selection is on the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Bucs to go 'over' the total. Tampa Bay has generally played high-scoring games away from home, and low-scoring games at home. To wit; Tampa has gone 'over' the total in 13 of its last 16 road games (compared to going under in 14 of its last 18 home games). I look for that trend to continue on this Sunday, and especially given that the Cowboys have gone 'over' the total in five of their last six home games. Take the 'over.' |
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12-23-18 | Bengals v. Browns UNDER 44.5 | Top | 18-26 | Win | 100 | 7 h 3 m | Show |
At 1 pm, our selection is on the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals to go 'under' the total. After giving up 134 points in a four-week stretch from October 14 thru November 4, the Browns defense has played very well, and has averaged just 20.2 ppg over their last five games. Not surprisingly, four of those five games went 'under' the total. Additionally, the last five games between these two teams played here in Cleveland have gone 'under.' And the Browns' final home game of the season has gone 'under' 13-4-1 the past 18 seasons. Take the 'under.' |
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12-23-18 | Bills v. Patriots -13.5 | Top | 12-24 | Loss | -108 | 7 h 3 m | Show |
At 1 pm, our selection is on the New England Patriots minus the points over Buffalo. The Bills have been awful over the years in their final road game of the season. Since 1980, they've gone 12-24-2 ATS, including 5-16-1 ATS as an underdog. That doesn't bode well for them this afternoon. And neither does the fact that the Patriots have lost back to back games. Since November 2002, the Patriots are 9-0 straight-up, and 8-1 ATS off back to back losses (with their only ATS defeat being by just 2.5 points). Take New England. |
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12-23-18 | Jaguars +4 v. Dolphins | Top | 17-7 | Win | 100 | 7 h 3 m | Show |
At 1 pm, our selection is on the Jacksonville Jaguars + the points over Miami. We played against Miami last week, and easily got the $$$ with the Vikings, who blew out the Dolphins, 41-17. We will once again fade the Dolphins, as they're a horrid 35-65-3 ATS at home when not getting more than 3 points, including just 3-19 ATS when they're off a loss, and favored vs. non-division foes. Take Jacksonville. |
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12-22-18 | Raptors v. 76ers -4.5 | Top | 101-126 | Win | 100 | 16 h 36 m | Show |
At 7:35 pm, our selection is on the Philadelphia 76ers minus the points over Toronto. These two teams have met twice already this season, and the Raptors came away with wins in both games. Toronto won 129-112 on October 30, and then defeated Philly 113-102 on December 5. But BOTH of those games were played in Toronto. This will be the first meeting between these two Atlantic Division rivals in Philadelphia. And the 76ers have been dominant at home. Indeed, since January 1, the Sixers are 41-7 straight-up, and 32-16 ATS at home. Philadelphia will play this game with much more rest than Toronto, which had to play last night vs. Cleveland. And double-revenging NBA home teams, that lost the season's first two meetings on the road, have cashed 69% over the last 25+ years if they were playing with at least two days' of rest, while their opponent was unrested. Take Philadelphia to blow out Toronto. NBA Division Game of the Year! Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-22-18 | Panthers -131 v. Red Wings | Top | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 10 h 60 m | Show |
At 2:05 pm, our selection is on the Florida Panthers over the Detroit Red Wings. Inconsistent play has plagued both the Red Wings and Panthers this season with either team capable of turning in a quality effort or a clunker on just about any given night. Injuries have been partially responsible for their struggles, especially when it comes to Detroit. No sooner did the Red Wings get defenseman Trevor Daley back from a lower body injury than they lost Mike Green (their top blue-liner) for an estimated three-to-five weeks (also lower body). The Wings did snap a four-game losing streak with an upset victory over the Hurricanes in Carolina on Thursday, 4-1. But posting a home victory immediately after one on the road has proven difficult for Detroit this season. And being the home team in this series hasn't been a holiday either as the road team is 6-2 in the last eight meetings. Finally, the Red Wings are 20-50 (-28 games on the money line) in their last 70 division match-up, and 11-24 (-14 games on the money line) in their last 35 after allowing less than two goals in their previous game. Take Florida. NHL Road Warrior Winner. As always, good luck...Al McMordie |
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12-22-18 | Texas State v. Arkansas -10.5 | Top | 70-73 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 54 m | Show |
At 2 pm, our selection is on the Arkansas Razorbacks minus the points over Texas State. The Razorbacks were upset here, at home, by Georgia Tech, on Wednesday. We'll take Arkansas to bounce back this afternoon, as it's 9-0 ATS at home off a loss as a favorite (or PK) in its previous game, if it's now playing a non-conference opponent. And the Razorbacks also fall into 60-19 and 83-49 ATS systems of mine that play on certain teams off upset defeats. Lay the points with Mike Anderson's men. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-22-18 | Arkansas State v. Syracuse -20 | Top | 52-82 | Win | 100 | 10 h 53 m | Show |
At 2 pm, our selection is on the Syracuse Orange minus the points over Arkansas State. The Orange come into this home game vs. the Red Wolves off back to back upset home losses to Old Dominion and Buffalo. But I love Syracuse to rebound this afternoon, as it's cashed 100% (10-0 ATS) since 1990 as a favorite of -2.5 (or more) points off back to back upset losses. And ACC Conference favorites of -20 or more points are 39-19 ATS vs. non-conference foes, if our ACC team is off a loss. Take the Orange |
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12-22-18 | CS-Fullerton +19 v. Nebraska | Top | 62-86 | Loss | -107 | 10 h 53 m | Show |
At 2 pm, our selection is on the Fullerton State Titans + the points over Nebraska. The Titans have dropped their last five games to the point spread, and have lost their last three games, straight-up. Meanwhile, Nebraska has won and covered its last two games. Since 1990, though, road teams have cashed 59% off 3+ losses and 5+ ATS losses, if their opponent was off back to back SU/ATS wins. Additionally, Fullerton falls into 141-56 and 74-37 ATS "contrarian" systems of mine based on their recent losing streak. Take the Titans + the points. |
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12-22-18 | Wake Forest v. Memphis -3.5 | Top | 37-34 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 2 m | Show |
At 12 Noon, our selection is on the Memphis Tigers minus the points over Wake Forest. The Tigers come into this game off a 56-41 lost at Central Florida in their conference title game. Meanwhile, Wake Forest put up a whopping 59 points in its season finale at Duke, and defeated the Blue Devils by 52 (59-7). The knee-jerk reaction might be to play on a team which just scored 59 against an opponent which just gave up 56 points, and especially since that team has been installed as an underdog. But favorites (like Memphis), off a loss in which they gave up 44+ points, have covered 86% away from home vs. foes off a win, in which they scored 44+ points. Additionally, Memphis also falls into 206-138 and 24-5 ATS systems of mine, while Wake Forest falls into a negative 7-29 ATS system of mine based on its blowout win over Duke. Take Memphis. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-21-18 | Southern Utah v. USC -11.5 | Top | 49-91 | Win | 100 | 17 h 47 m | Show |
At 11 pm, our selection is on the USC Trojans minus the points over Southern Utah. Andy Enfield's Trojans were stunned, 102-92, here at home this past Tuesday by Santa Clara. However, Enfield's teams have cashed 69% in his career off an upset loss. And the Trojans might catch a break tonight, as the Thunderbird's second leading scorer -- Dwayne Morgan (13.0 ppg) -- is questionable to play due to pneumonia. Regardless, we'll lay the points with the Trojans, as they're 34-17 ATS when favored off an upset loss, including 14-2 ATS when priced at -8.5 or higher. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-21-18 | Oklahoma v. Northwestern -1 | Top | 76-69 | Loss | -108 | 15 h 48 m | Show |
At 9 pm, our selection is on the Northwestern Wildcats over Oklahoma. Last year, the Sooners blew out the Wildcats by 26 points in Norman, OK. But tonight's game is in Chicago, and I love Northwestern to avenge last season's defeat. Indeed, Big 10 Conference teams are a perfect 16-0 ATS since 1995 when playing with revenge from a 13-point (or greater defeat) if they're off a 12-point (or greater) win in their previous game, and not getting more than a point in their current game. Take Northwestern. |
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12-21-18 | Wolves v. Spurs -4 | Top | 98-124 | Win | 100 | 16 h 37 m | Show |
AT 8:35 pm, our selection is on the San Antonio Spurs minus the points over Minnesota. This season, the Spurs are 7-0 SU/ATS when playing with same season revenge. Tonight, they'll be looking to avenge a 128-89 defeat to Minnesota. Lay the points with the Spurs. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-21-18 | Furman v. LSU -8 | Top | 57-75 | Win | 100 | 15 h 5 m | Show |
At 8 pm, our selection is on the LSU Tigers minus the points over the Furman Paladins. Furman has been the surprise of this young basketball season, as it's 12-0, and has been ranked among the Top 25 for the last three polls. And prior to this season, Furman had never before been ranked Nationally in its 106-year men's basketball history! But all good things must eventually come to an end. And I expect Furman's undefeated season will vanish tonight in Baton Rouge. Indeed, undefeated teams with a 9-0 (or better) record, priced from +5.5 to +10.5 points, have cashed just 11 of 41 games vs. opponents off a straight-up win. And over the last 22 years, SEC Conference teams have cashed 61.1% at home in non-conference games vs. undefeated foes (with a 3-0 or better record). Take LSU. Shockeer of the Month! Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-21-18 | Ole Miss v. Middle Tennessee +13 | Top | 74-56 | Loss | -105 | 14 h 49 m | Show |
At 8 pm, our selection is on the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders + the points over Ole Miss. The Blue Raiders have gotten demolished in each of their last three games, with losses by 28, 22 and 22 points. I look for Middle Tenn to bounce back on Friday, as NCAA teams off three SU/ATS losses by 21+ points have cashed 61 of 98 since 1990. Take Middle Tennessee plus the points. |
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12-21-18 | Senators v. Devils -175 | Top | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 16 h 26 m | Show |
At 7:05 pm, our Eastern Conference Game of the Month is on the New Jersey Devils over the Ottawa Senators. The Senators may not be the worst team in the league -- far from it, but their struggles on the road have reached rock bottom it seems. The only team with fewer than the four road wins that Ottawa has? The Devils. But they're home tonight, where they've won eight of 15 games, and they're looking to bounce back from a three-game skid. Two of those losses were -- you guessed it -- on the road. The Sens have a league-worst defense with a 3.86 GAA through their first 35 games. They're hoping to get some help in that department tonight from the return of D-man Dylan DeMelo, however it appears the veteran blue-liner will need to sit out at least one more game with his upper body injury. That could spell more trouble for Ottawa especially given the fact that the Devils have a pretty potent offense this season here at home (3.40 goals-per-game). In a major upset, the Sens beat the Predators 4-3 in OT on Monday, but that may not bode well for tonight, as Ottawa is 4-11 in its last 15 after scoring four or more in the last game. Take New Jersey. As always, good luck...Al McMordie. |
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12-21-18 | Oakland +26 v. Michigan State | Top | 69-99 | Loss | -109 | 13 h 49 m | Show |
At 7 pm, our selection is on the Oakland Grizzlies + the points over Michigan State. Last season, the Grizz lost to their cross-state rival, 86-73, as an 18.5-point underdog. But I love Oakland to come within this large point spread tonight, as it is 22-11 its last 33 revenge games, including 13-3 ATS as an underdog. Take Oakland + the points. |
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12-21-18 | Cal-Irvine v. Butler -8.5 | Top | 54-71 | Win | 100 | 12 h 19 m | Show |
At 6:30 pm, our selection is on the Butler Bulldogs minus the points over Cal Irvine. Since 1990, the Bulldogs are a solid 39-20 ATS at home vs. non-conference foes when priced from -12 to +15 points. And the Bulldogs also fall into 133-54, 290-184 and 167-85 ATS systems of mine. Take Butler. |
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12-19-18 | Ohio v. San Diego State +3 | Top | 27-0 | Loss | -115 | 13 h 16 m | Show |
At 8 pm, our selection is on the San Diego State Aztecs + the points over Ohio. The Aztecs come into this game off 3 straight losses, including an upset home loss to Hawaii, as an 18.5-point favorite to end the season. But San Diego State gets a chance at redemption in this game, and has been installed as an underdog vs. Ohio. I love the Aztecs here, as Bowl underdogs have covered 71% over the past 25 years as underdogs of +13 or less points, if they lost outright as a favorite of -13 or more points in their final regular season game. Additionally, Underdogs (or PK'em teams) have covered 64% in the post-season off back to back losses, when matched up against foes off back to back wins! Finally, Mid-American Conference teams (like Ohio) have covered just one of the last seven Bowl meetings vs. teams from the Mountain West Conference, and have failed to cover the point spread by an average of 14.42 ppg. Take the points with San Diego State. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-19-18 | Cavs v. Hornets -12 | Top | 99-110 | Loss | -112 | 12 h 22 m | Show |
At 7:05 pm, our selection is on the Charlotte Hornets minus the points over Cleveland. The Hornets come into this game off back to back SU/ATS Home losses, while Cleveland pulled off a huge upset last night when it went into Indiana and won outright as a 12.5-point underdog. Off that big win, and playing without rest, we'll fade the Cavaliers on the road tonight. A major factor for me in this game is the fact that Cleveland upset these Hornets, 113-89, as an 8.5-point underdog back on November 13. However, rested NBA teams (like Charlotte), off a home loss, are 61.3% ATS since 1990 when playing with revenge from a road upset defeat as a favorite of -6.5 (or more) points. Take the Hornets to blow out Cleveland. NBA High Roller Winner. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-18-18 | Lightning -175 v. Canucks | Top | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 16 h 8 m | Show |
At 10:05 pm, our selection is on the Tampa Bay Lightning over the Vancouver Canucks. The Lightning began this Canadian road swing with a 5-4 OT loss to a very good Jets team, in Winnipeg on Sunday. This, despite firing 47 shots at goalie Connor Hellebuyck (they won that battle 47-42 but lost the war in the end). That loss ended Tampa's eight-game win streak in which it had out-scored the opposition by a total of 41-21. The Bolts are rewarded for their hard work by way of a visit to Vancouver to face the 16-20 Vancouver Canucks, who beat Edmonton, 4-2, on Sunday. Things could get ugly for the hosts tonight as the league's #1 offense (138 goals scored) will meet a defense that has allowed 118 goals -- 2nd highest in the West. It doesn't help Vancouver's chances that its fourth game in just six nights. And Vancouver is a poor 32-67 (minus 22 games on the money line) when playing its fourth game within a span of a week. Even worse: the Bolts are one of the best teams in the league coming off of a loss as they are 7-1 in their last eight in those situations (and 53-28, +16 games on the money line in their last 81). Moreover, they're 45-24, +13 games on the money line, after giving up more than three goals in their previous game. Earlier this season, the Canucks handed the Lightning one of their four home defeats, by a score of 4-1. However, Tampa Bay is 12-5 when revenging a blowout home loss of 3+ goals. Finally, the Canucks are 18-35 after scoring more than 2 goals in their previous game. Take the Lightning. NHL Road Warrior Winner. As always, good luck...Al McMordie. |
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12-18-18 | Texas-Arlington v. Gonzaga -27 | Top | 55-89 | Win | 100 | 15 h 2 m | Show |
At 9 pm, our selection is on the Gonzaga Bulldogs minus the points over Texas Arlington. The Mavericks have the unenviable task of playing the Bulldogs immediately after the Bulldogs lost back to back games to Tennessee and North Carolina. Certainly, Texas Arlington was never going to beat this Gonzaga team, even if the Bulldogs hadn't lost its last two games. But the fact that it did will surely add to Gonzaga's intensity tonight. Since 2009, the Zags have cashed 71% off back to back SU/ATS losses. Even better: big NCAA home favorites of -20+ points have cashed 70.8% off back to back SU/ATS losses the past nine years. Lay the points with the Bulldogs. College Hoops Game of the Week. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-18-18 | Ducks v. Rangers -123 | Top | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 7 h 28 m | Show |
At 7:05 pm, our selection is on the New York Rangers over the Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks are on an impressive 11-2 streak, but won 4-2 last night in Pittsburgh, so they'll have to take on the Rangers in Madison Square Garden without rest. And just one of Anaheim's last 13 games was played without rest. And that was its 3-2 win at Florida, on November 28. Unfortunately for the Ducks, it's a poor 6-9 (minus 2 games on the money line) when playing on the road in back to back nights the last few years (and 71-90, minus 10 games on the money line, going back even further). It's also just 6-16 (minus 12 games on the money line) its last 22 games following a road win by 2+ goals. That doesn't bode well for Anaheim tonight, and especially not against a Rangers squad which will be looking to snap a 3-game losing streak. The Rangers were faced with trying to snap a 3-game losing streak twice before this season, and they pulled big upsets each time: as a +130 underdog vs. the Sharks, and as a +170 underdog vs. the Panthers. Over the last three seasons, the Rangers are 12-7 (+7 games on the money line) off 3+ losses, and they're 97-70 (+24 games on the money line) going back even further. Finally, New York has played well in its home building this season, as it's earned at least a point in 13 of its 16 home games (10-3-3). The Rangers have won seven of the last eight meetings here, at home, vs. Anaheim, including each of the last four. And those last four home games were by a combined score of 18-6. Take the Rangers to blow out the Ducks. NHL Game of the Week. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-18-18 | Northern Illinois v. UAB -1.5 | Top | 13-37 | Win | 100 | 13 h 6 m | Show |
At 7 pm, our selection is on the UAB Blazers minus the points over Northern Illinois. Rod Carey doesn't have many blemishes on his coaching resume. But Bowl success has eluded him. Northern Illinois has lost its last five Bowl games (over the previous six seasons), by an average of 25.4 ppg, and they've all been defeats of 7+ points. Not surprisingly, the Huskies went 0-5 in those five Bowl games. It will be more of the same this season. Take UAB to blow out the Huskies. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-17-18 | North Dakota State v. Montana -11.5 | Top | 53-60 | Loss | -105 | 15 h 30 m | Show |
At 9 pm, our selection is on the Montana Grizzlies minus the points over North Dakota St. The Bison come into tonight's game off back to back wins (1-0-1 ATS) vs. Eastern Washington and Missouri State, while Montana checks in off a loss nine days ago vs. Cal Irvine. But Montana's loss was away from home, while North Dakota State's two wins were both at home. Indeed, North Dakota State is 3-0 SU and 2-0-1 ATS on its home court this season. But away from home, it's a completely different story, as it's 1-7 straight-up and ATS. Even worse: the Bison are a horrid 0-20 ATS off back to back wins, when not laying 7+ points! Meanwhile, Montana's a perfect 3-0 straight-up at home this season. And it's 14-0 straight-up and 9-3-1 ATS (with one non-lined game) its last 14 at home. Finally, Montana falls into 50-18 and 59-25 ATS systems of mine, based on its play this season. Take the Grizzlies. Perfect 10 Club Play. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-17-18 | Kings v. Wolves -8 | Top | 105-132 | Win | 100 | 14 h 36 m | Show |
At 8:05 pm, our selection is on the Minnesota Timberwolves minus the points over Sacramento. The T-wolves had won and covered six of seven to go over the .500 mark. But they've lost their last four games, including an upset loss at Phoenix on Saturday, to fall three games under .500. And one of those four defeats was to this Sacramento Kings club five days ago. Minnesota was favored by 3 points in that game, yet lost by 11, 141-130. The Kings did have to play last night in Dallas, and won outright as a 5-point underdog, so they'll be playing without rest, while Minnesota will be rested. This is a great situation for the T-Wolves, as they're off a huge upset loss, while Sacramento is off a big upset win. And NBA favorites of -6 or more points, off an upset loss, have covered 63% since 1991 vs. foes off an upset win, if our home favorite was also playing with revenge from an upset defeat. Lay the points with Minnesota. NBA Game of the Month! Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-17-18 | Golden Knights v. Blue Jackets -141 | Top | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 32 m | Show |
At 7:05 pm, our selection is on the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Knights are wrapping up a four-game Eastern road trip with a visit to Columbus for only the second time in their history. Vegas has played two bad teams in its last two games and both went to overtime with the Knights losing to the lowly Devils, 5-4, and then barely beating the Rangers, 4-3. The Knights' biggest problem on the road has been their defense. At home, Vegas sports the top defense/goaltending in the league, allowing an average of just 1.93 goals per game. But away from T-Mobile Arena, that number rises to 3.50, tied for worst in the West (with Edmonton). On the other side, the Jackets have been dominating their recent opponents on the ice, but not always on the scoreboard. Columbus has out-shot its opposition in six of its last seven games (by a combined 232-188) but are just 2-5 in those games, including a 2-1 OT loss to the Ducks on Saturday. I look for the Jackets to get back into the win column tonight, as Vegas is 0-5 this season on the road off a 1-goal win, while Columbus is 10-4 this season, and 23-16 its last 39 off a home loss. Take Columbus. As always, good luck...Al McMordie. |
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12-16-18 | Patriots v. Steelers +3 | Top | 10-17 | Win | 100 | 1 h 32 m | Show |
At 4:25 pm, our selection is on the Pittsburgh Steelers + the points over New England. Since 1980, home dogs from Game 14 forward, off back to back SU/ATS losses, are 93-59 ATS. Take the Steelers to bounce back off their 3 straight losses. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-16-18 | Cleveland State v. Illinois State -9 | Top | 77-88 | Win | 100 | 11 h 12 m | Show |
At 2 pm, our selection is on the Illinois State Redbirds minus the points over Cleveland State. Illinois State is just 6-5, but has played a relatively tough schedule thus far. In their last three home games, they invited teams like BYU (a 92-89 upset win), San Diego State (75-65 loss) and Mississippi (81-74 loss) to Redbird Arena, and were underdogs in all three games. Sandwiched in between the SDSU and Ole Miss games was a road game at Illinois Chicago, which they also lost (as a 2-point underdog). So, yes, the Redbirds are on a 3-game losing streak, but they're also 4-4 in their last eight games, even though they were an underdog in ALL 7 GAMES that had a point spread on it (one game was against a Division II school, and non-lined). Thus, today will be the first time that Illinois State has been a favorite since it played Chicago State in its 3rd game of the season, and just its 3rd game of 12, overall. The Redbirds are 20-10 ATS off back to back point spread defeats, and they also fall into one of my favorite NCAA systems, which is 83-32 ATS since 1990, which plays on certain teams off 3+ ATS losses. Take Illinois State. NCAA Non-Conference Game of the Month! Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-16-18 | Coyotes v. Hurricanes -175 | Top | 0-3 | Win | 100 | 12 h 21 m | Show |
At 1:05 pm, our selection is on the Carolina Hurricanes over the Arizona Coyotes. These two teams met in Arizona in November, and the Coyotes won, in overtime, 4-3, even though they were out-shot, 48-21! Antii Raanta, however, was spectacular for Arizona, with 45 saves, and his team pulled off the upset. Unfortunately for the Coyotes, Raanta landed on the Injured Reserve 10 days ago with a lower body injury, and remains sidelined. Rookie Adin Hill is now between the pipes, and has made six starts. He was great in his first three (2 goals in 89 shots), but poor in his last three (12 goals in 83 shots). No team in the NHL has been as streaky as the Coyotes lately. The team that is often a doormat for the rest of the league had a four game win streak between November 27 and December 4 (they also had a five-game win streak in late October). The problem with this latest run of success is that it was sandwiched between two four-game losing streaks, the latter of which was broken when the Coyotes went into New York and upset the Rangers, 4-3 in OT, on Friday night.  The 'Canes on the other hand, lost their third straight that same night in a home thriller. For 65 minutes, Carolina held the Champion Capitals to a 5-5 draw and only lost when the visitors got one by goalie Scott Darling in the shoot-out. There's no shame in picking up a point on a night when Alex Ovechkin scores a hat trick and anything close to Friday's performance should yield a win for the home team in this Sunday matinee in Raleigh. The Coyotes are 28-58 in their last 86 road games vs. teams with a losing home record, 1-10 off an overtime win, and 52-91 (minus 21 games on the money line) in non-conference games. Take the 'Canes. NHL Non-Division Game of the Month! As always, good luck...Al McMordie. |
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12-16-18 | Dolphins v. Vikings -7.5 | Top | 17-41 | Win | 100 | 9 h 25 m | Show |
At 1 pm, our selection is on the Minnesota Vikings minus the points over the Miami Dolphins. Last week, the Dolphins won one of the more miraculous games in NFL history, ranking right up there with Pittsburgh's Immaculate Reception (1972) vs. Oakland, and last season's Playoff win by the Vikings over the Saints, when Case Keenum connected with Stefon Diggs on a 61-yard TD pass on the game's final play. Of course, everyone remembers those historic plays, but it's also important to remember what happened to those teams the next week. The Steelers, of course, lost to the Dolphins in the AFC Championship game, while Minnesota was blown out by the Eagles in last year's NFC Title game. Miami's win did place it back in the playoff hunt for this season, but their euphoria should be short-lived, as I expect Minnesota to rout them this afternoon. Since 1980, NFL road teams in non-division games have cashed just 30% off division upset wins when they were a 6-point (or greater) underdog in that upset win. Even worse: if our play-against team (here, Miami) owned a .500 (or better) SU/ATS record, then our negative 30% ATS system crashes to 16% ATS since 1980. This will be a blowout. Lay the points with the Vikings. NFL Non-Division Game of the Month. |
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12-15-18 | Middle Tennessee State +7 v. Appalachian State | Top | 13-45 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 18 m | Show |
At 9 pm, our selection is on the Middle Tennessee St. Blue Raiders + the points over Appalachian State. This New Orleans Bowl game pits the Sun Belt Conference against Conference USA. We played against Middle Tennessee State in its last game -- the Conference USA Title Game -- which was a horrendous situational spot for it. Middle Tennessee had just defeated UAB, 27-3, to end its regular season (its fifth straight ATS win, at the time), but then had to play UAB in a re-match the very next week for the Conference Title. Not surprisingly, UAB upset the Blue Raiders in that revenge match, so Middle Tennessee comes into this game off a loss. But it's still 5-1 ATS, which compares favorably to Appalachian State's current 3-4 ATS run. Let's go against Appalachian State tonight, as .500 (or better) Sun Belt teams are a terrible 2-25 ATS as favorites vs. non-conference foes, if our Sun Belt team isn't off a SU/ATS win, and it doesn't own a worse W/L record than its foe. Take Middle Tennessee. NCAA Game of the Week! Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-15-18 | Browns v. Broncos -2.5 | Top | 17-16 | Loss | -107 | 31 h 56 m | Show |
At 8:20 pm, our selection is on the Denver Broncos over Cleveland. Last week, the Broncos were upset on the road by San Francisco, while Cleveland won outright as a home underdog vs. Carolina. Since 1980, NFL home teams have cashed 63% off an upset road defeat if their opponent was off an upset home win. Take Denver to blow out the Browns on Saturday night. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-15-18 | Celtics v. Pistons +2 | Top | 104-113 | Win | 100 | 13 h 21 m | Show |
At 7:05 pm, our selection is on the Detroit Pistons over Boston. The Celtics have won eight straight, while Detroit has dropped six in a row. Yet Boston is favored by a scant margin in this game. This is a classic example of a sucker bet. Indeed, consider that NBA road teams on win streaks of 5+ games that are not favored by more than 5 points against an opponent on a 5-game (or worse) losing streak have gone just 2-17 ATS over the past 11 years (and just 31% ATS over the past 29 years). Take the points with Detroit. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-15-18 | Middle Tennessee +14.5 v. Toledo | Top | 62-84 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 15 m | Show |
At 7 pm, our selection is on the Middle Tennessee St. Blue Raiders + the points over Toledo. Nick McDevitt's first season as the Blue Raiders basketball coach hasn't gone as smoothly as he had hoped. The Blue Raiders are 3-7 straight-up, and 0-8 ATS following their 22-point loss at Murray St. last weekend. Tonight, they'll travel to Toledo, which is 9-1 SU and 5-4 ATS after its upset win at Marshall last Saturday. Overall, the Rockets have won and covered two straight. But Middle Tennessee is 59-35 ATS vs. foes off back to back SU/ATS wins, if that foe owns a winning point spread mark. And the Rockets are a money-burning 3-11 ATS at home off an upset win in their previous game. Finally, Middle Tennessee State falls into 492-279 and 395-213 ATS systems of mine that play on certain double-digit underdogs off a loss. Take the points with the Blue Raiders. NCAA High Roller Winner. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-15-18 | North Texas +8.5 v. Utah State | Top | 13-52 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 16 m | Show |
At 2 pm, our selection is on the North Texas Mean Green + the points over Utah State. The Mean Green have lost their last five games to the point spread. But I love them to snap their streak this afternoon. Indeed, since 1980, NCAA underdogs of 3.5 or more points have covered 83% in the post-season if they were on a 5-game (or worse) ATS losing streak. Additionally, North Texas has covered eight of its last 10 vs. non-conference foes (and 19 of its last 28). These two conferences (Conference USA + Mountain West) have met eight times in Bowl games over the past six season, with Conference USA dominating -- 6-2 ATS. Take the points. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-14-18 | Avalanche -115 v. Blues | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 33 m | Show |
At 8:05 pm, our selection is on the Colorado Avalanche over the St. Louis Blues. After managing just five total goals in four consecutive games to begin the month, St. Louis' offense finally got going in its last game, netting four in a 4-3 victory over the Panthers. Scoring has been a bit of an issue for the Blues all season, as they are averaging less than three goals per game (2.83) and in the month of November that number dropped to 2.64. The Avalanche lost to the Blues, at home, earlier this year, and also come into this game off of back-to-back losses. But one of those two defeats was against the red-hot Lightning, while the other was to an up-and-coming Oilers club, so they should get a bit of relief tonight in St. Louis against the 11-18 Blues. Colorado's 11 road wins are tops in the Western Conference and second-best in the NHL (Toronto -- 12). And, say what you want about the Avs up-and-down season so far, but they feature the most prolific line in the game with Nathan MacKinnon centered between wingers (captain) Gabriel Landeskog and Mikko Rantanen. Finally, the Blues are 2-8 in their 10 games coming off of a win this season. Take Colorado. NHL Payback Payday! As always, good luck...Al McMordie. |
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12-14-18 | Bucks -10.5 v. Cavs | Top | 114-102 | Win | 100 | 8 h 2 m | Show |
At 7:35 pm, our selection is on the Milwaukee Bucks over Cleveland. These two teams met earlier this week, and Milwaukee routed Cleveland by 16 points in a game which it never trailed. Giannis Antetokounmpo didn't suit up for that game, but he'll be back on the court tonight. He also played this past Wednesday, but Milwaukee was blown out by Indiana, 113-97, in that game. I love the Bucks to bounce back tonight, as they're 6-2 ATS this season off a loss, while the Cavaliers are an awful 1-5 ATS this season off a win. The Cavs pulled an upset in their previous game, here, at home vs. the Knicks. Unfortunately, double-digit underdogs are a poor 13-39 ATS at home off an home upset win. Take Milwaukee. NBA Roadkill Winner! Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-14-18 | Bruins v. Penguins -148 | Top | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 8 h 34 m | Show |
At 7:05 pm, our selection is on the Pittsburgh Penguins over Boston. The Pens were on a 6-2-2 streak before their 6-3 loss on Wednesday, at Chicago. But I expect them to bounce back at home, tonight, vs. Boston. The home team has won each of the past eight meetings in this series. And the Penguins will also get back the services of #1 netminder, Matt Murray, who was activated off injured reserve earlier this week. In his career, Murray is 3-2 with a 2.73 GAA vs. Boston. And, finally, Mike Sullivan's squad are a solid 48-17, +23 games on the money line, off a loss by 2+ goals in their previous game. Take Pittsburgh. NHL High Roller Winner! Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-13-18 | Chargers v. Chiefs UNDER 54 | Top | 29-28 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 8 m | Show |
At 8:20 pm, our selection is on the 'under' in the Kansas City/Los Angeles game. The Chiefs have gone 'over' the total in their last three games, while the Chargers have gone 'over' in two of their past three. And both teams are scoring a lot of points this year, as the Chargers average over 28 ppg, and the Chiefs average over 36 ppg. The knee-jerk reaction might be to play on the 'over,' but consider that NFL games between two teams that each average 28+ ppg on offense have gone UNDER the total 64.8% since 1980, if at least one of the two teams played its three previous games 'over' the total. The 'under' also falls into two other totals systems of mine that have records of 85-43 and 76-36 since 1980. This game will be low-scoring. Take the 'under.' Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-12-18 | Raptors v. Warriors -6.5 | Top | 113-93 | Loss | -113 | 11 h 33 m | Show |
At 10:35 pm, our selection is on the Golden State Warriors minus the points over Toronto. In the Steve Kerr era, the Warriors have been terrific at home in the regular season when playing teams off wins, if their opponent had to play the night before, as they've cashed 73%. Even better: the Warriors lost in Toronto to the Raptors last month. But Golden State is 76.1% in the Kerr era when playing with revenge in the regular season vs. a foe off a straight-up win. Take Golden State to blow out Toronto. |
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12-12-18 | Wolves -2 v. Kings | Top | 130-141 | Loss | -109 | 20 h 26 m | Show |
At 10:05 pm, our selection is on the Minnesota T-Wolves minus the points over Sacramento. The Kings come into this game off a blowout win over Chicago, while Minny has lost its last two games. However, Minnesota was an underdog in each of those games (road tilts at Portland and Golden State), so those defeats weren't wholly unexpected. Tonight, Minnesota is favored. And the Kings are an awful 18-38 ATS at home when they won their previous game, and their foe is off a loss. Additionally, Minnesota falls into a super 71.05% ATS system of mine which plays on certain teams off losses. Take the T-Wolves. |
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12-12-18 | LSU +6.5 v. Houston | Top | 76-82 | Win | 100 | 19 h 21 m | Show |
At 9 pm, our selection is on the LSU Tigers. Analysis to follow. |
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12-12-18 | Celtics v. Wizards +3.5 | Top | 130-125 | Loss | -109 | 7 h 4 m | Show |
At 7:05 pm, our selection is on the Washington Wizards + the points over Boston. The Wizards return home tonight off a 2-2 road trip. And Washington is 4-0 SU/ATS its last four home games. We actually played on Washington in two of those four games (vs. Clippers and vs. Nets), and will come right back with the Wizards as a home underdog, tonight. Point guard John Wall has been battling bone spurs in his heel, but he's going to give it a go in this game, so that's good news for the Wizards. Meanwhile, the injury bug has afflicted Boston, as it could be without Aron Baynes, and will definitely play without Al Horford and Gordon Hayward tonight. Finally, Washington falls into 39-19 and 58-31 ATS systems of mine that play on certain teams with losing SU/ATS records. Take Washington. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-11-18 | Oilers v. Avalanche -138 | Top | 6-4 | Loss | -138 | 17 h 23 m | Show |
At 9:05 pm, our selection is on the Colorado Avalanche over Edmonton. The Oilers do come into this game off 3 straight wins, but the last two were both at home. On the road this season, the Oilers have a losing record, and are being outscored by almost a goal per game. Even worse: the Oilers are a horrid 1-8 after winning each of their three previous games. Take Colorado. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-11-18 | Blazers v. Rockets -6.5 | Top | 103-111 | Win | 100 | 16 h 24 m | Show |
At 8:05 pm, our selection is on the Houston Rockets minus the points over Portland. The Trail Blazers started the season red-hot, as they won 10 of their first 13 games thru November 11, and were the 2nd best team in the Western Conference. Then, on November 14, we had our NBA Game of the Week on the Lakers against Portland, and I wrote that, "Portland is nowhere near the 2nd best team. Indeed, its gaudy record has more to do with its schedule than its true talent. The primary reason for Portland's record is that it has played nine of its 13 games at home. And three of its four road games were played against teams that currently sport losing records!" Those words were fairly prescient, as the Trail Blazers lost that night to the Lakers, and have now lost eight of their last 13 games to fall to sixth place (tied with Memphis) in the West. Of course, the Rockets would LOVE to be tied for sixth place, as they're currently out of the playoff picture, with an 11-14 record. But by season's end, I wouldn't be surprised if Houston is in the Playoffs, and the Trail Blazers are not. Dating back to December 1996, Houston is a solid 63% ATS as a favorite of -5 or more points, if the Rockets are off back to back losses, while its opponent is off back to back wins. Lay the points with Houston. NBA Elite Info Winner! Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-11-18 | Canadiens v. Wild -156 | Top | 1-7 | Win | 100 | 16 h 22 m | Show |
At 8:05 pm, our selection is on the Minnesota Wild over the Montreal Canadiens. It's been an up-and-down season for the Wild so far. The team that had one of the biggest disparities last season between playing at home and on the road is repeating that pattern so far this season. In 14 home games, Minnesota has featured a very efficient offense which has averaged 3.5 goals per game (10th-best in the league). But in their 15 games away from Xcel Energy Center, the Wild has only managed almost a full goal less than their home average (2.60). This certainly played out in their last five road games as the Wild went 1-4 and managed just eight total goals in trips to Chicago, Columbus, Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton. They're back home tonight and facing a Canadiens team which has gotten hot seemingly out of nowhere. The Habs have won three in a row, but before we get too excited about a return to their glory days, let's consider that those three wins have come against the 9-22 Blackhawks and the 13-18 Senators (twice). Finally, for technical support, consider that the Wild is 18-2 in their last 20 games coming off back-to-back losses. Take Minnesota. |
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12-11-18 | Canucks v. Blue Jackets -200 | Top | 3-2 | Loss | -200 | 15 h 22 m | Show |
At 7:05 pm, our selection is on the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Vancouver Canucks. After a season in which they averaged less than three goals per game (2.88), the task for Columbus this fall was simple -- improve the offense and bring the scoring totals up. Mission accomplished. Even though it's been to the detriment of their defense, the Jackets are scoring at a much better clip this season -- almost 3 1/2 goals per game through the first 1/3 of the season (tied for fifth in the league in that category). RW Cam Atkinson has been the offensive spark plug so far, with 19 goals in 28 games, and only three behind NHL leader Alex Ovechkin. They couldn't get it going at all on Saturday, here at home against the defending Cup Champs, falling to the Caps, 4-0. Look for a big rebound tonight as the Canucks come to town for the first time in almost a year. Vancouver's offense has been about average, but its defense has been far below as the Canucks are one of just four teams to have allowed more than 100 goals so far. The Jackets are 6-1 in their last seven off of a blowout loss by four or more goals. Take Columbus. |
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12-10-18 | Vikings v. Seahawks -3 | Top | 7-21 | Win | 100 | 15 h 57 m | Show |
At 8:15 pm, our selection is on the Seattle Seahawks minus the points over Minnesota. These two playoff contenders are separated by a mere half-game, as Seattle is 7-5, while Minnesota is 6-5-1. But, for my money, Seattle is the much more impressive team, as it's played a much more difficult schedule. Compare Minnesota's home schedule to Seattle's. Of Minny's 6 home games, four were against creampuffs (49ers, Bills, Cardinals, Lions), and it actually lost to one of them! Seattle, on the other hand, has played just one weak opponent (49ers) so far at home, but has also played three playoff teams (Rams, Chargers, Cowboys) among its five home opponents. And, even though Seattle has had a daunting home schedule, it's only lost both straight-up and ATS to one team (Chargers). Meanwhile, Minnesota has covered just two (Eagles, Jets) of its six road games, though neither of those two opponents will be making the Playoffs this season. Seattle falls into several of my favorite Monday Night Football Systems, with records of 117-55, 95-52, 80-37, 73-32, 68-28 and 57-21 ATS. Lay the small number with the Seahawks. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-10-18 | Morehead State v. Marshall -13.5 | Top | 64-76 | Loss | -110 | 26 h 59 m | Show |
At 7 pm, our selection is on Marshall (Analysis to follow.) |
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12-09-18 | Stars v. Golden Knights -145 | Top | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 9 h 38 m | Show |
At 9:05 pm, our selection is on the Vegas Golden Knights over the Dallas Stars. After winning seven of their last eight games heading into Saturday, the Golden Knights laid a Golden Egg in Los Angeles. After jumping out to a 1-0 lead early in the first period. the Knights said good night and went to sleep while the Kings scored five unanswered goals en route to an easy 5-1 victory. The road has been a problem for the Knights this season, so coming back home after that disappointment should ignite the defending Western Conference Champs. You could say the same about the Stars, who come into tonight on a four-game winning streak, but who are just 6-9 away from Dallas. But the biggest problem for them right now is the health -- or lack thereof -- of their blue line. Four regular Dallas defenders -- Klingberg, Johns, Methot, and Carrick -- are either on injured reserve or out of action due to injury. Dallas is 18-37 in their last 55 (-28 games on the money line) immediately following a home win. And they are 4-11 in their last 15 road games vs. teams with a home winning % of greater than .600. Take Vegas. As always, good luck...Al McMordie. |
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12-09-18 | Rams v. Bears +3 | Top | 6-15 | Win | 100 | 30 h 32 m | Show |
At 8:20 pm, our selection is on the Chicago Bears + the points over Los Angeles. The Rams will try to make it a 4-0 SWEEP over the NFC North teams, as they defeated Minnesota and Green Bay earlier this year at home, and then downed Detroit on the road last week, 30-16. But winning and covering back to back road games will be difficult for the Rams. The last time they pulled off that trick was in Weeks 3, 4 in 2016. Since then, they've played back to back road games four times, but weren't able to win and cover each of the two games in those successive weeks. I love Chicago in this home underdog spot. The Bears were upset on the road last week, 30-27, as a 3.5-point favorite by the New York Giants. But winning teams have cashed a staggering 82% at home the past 39 years as an underdog (or pk) vs. .670 (or better) foes, if our home team was upset in its previous game as a 3-point (or greater) favorite. Take the Bears. NFC Game of the Month! Good luck, as always...Al McMordie |
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12-09-18 | Canadiens v. Blackhawks -107 | Top | 3-2 | Loss | -107 | 6 h 37 m | Show |
At 6:05 pm, our selection is on the Chicago Blackhawks over Montreal. The Canadiens erupted for 5 goals in each of their last two games (back to back 5-2 wins over the Senators). Unfortunately, the Canadiens are an awful 8-22 after scoring 3+ goals in each of their two previous games, and 2-9 off a road win by 3+ goals. The Blackhawks are certainly floundering right now, with six straight losses. But those games largely came against the NHL's elite (Jets, Predators, Flames, Golden Knights (twice), Ducks). I look for Chicago to snap its losing streak this evening, and extend its success at home vs. Montreal to 10-4 in the last 14 meetings. Take the Blackhawks. |
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12-09-18 | Eagles +3.5 v. Cowboys | Top | 23-29 | Loss | -115 | 23 h 13 m | Show |
At 4:25 pm, our selection is on the Philadelphia Eagles + the points over Dallas. Last week, the Cowboys upset the New Orleans Saints by a score of 13-10. And Dallas is now 7-5 this season, and has the NFC East division lead (by 1 game) over Philadelphia, which is 6-6. Of course, the reason Dallas is one game ahead is because it upset the Eagles earlier this season, 27-20, as a 7.5-point road underdog. I look for Philly to avenge that defeat, as NFL underdogs have cashed 65.7% since 1980 when playing with revenge from a loss where they were favored by 7+ points. Lay the points. NFL Division Game of the Month! Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-09-18 | Lions -2.5 v. Cardinals | Top | 17-3 | Win | 100 | 23 h 36 m | Show |
At 4:25 pm, our selection is on the Detroit Lions minus the points over Arizona. The Arizona Cardinals had only defeated one other team (San Francisco, twice) before it stunned Green Bay on the road last week, 20-17, as a 13.5-point underdog. So, it was no surprise that the Packers fired head coach Mike McCarthy following that loss. Can Arizona make it two upset wins in a row? It's not likely, as teams that won outright as a 13.5-point (or greater) underdog are 1-18 straight-up and 0-17-2 ATS since December 1995. Detroit, meanwhile, lost 30-16 at home to the 11-1 Rams last week. But Detroit is a super 35-10-3 ATS on the road off a loss by 13+ points. Take Detroit. NFL Perfect 10 Club play. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-09-18 | Steelers v. Raiders +10 | Top | 21-24 | Win | 100 | 14 h 30 m | Show |
At 4:25 pm, our selection is on the Oakland Raiders + the points over Pittsburgh. The Steelers come into this game off back to back upset losses (at Denver Broncos; home vs. LA Chargers). And the knee-jerk reaction might be to play on the AFC North division leaders to bounce back in this critical game. But winning teams have actually burned money on the road off back to back upset defeats, and especially when they've been favored by a touchdown or more, as they've cashed just 33% since 1980. Take the Raiders as a double-digit home dog. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-09-18 | Broncos v. 49ers +3.5 | Top | 14-20 | Win | 100 | 16 h 31 m | Show |
At 4:05 pm, our selection is on the San Francisco 49ers + the points over Denver. The 49ers return home after getting walloped by Seattle, 43-16, in their last game. But off that 27-point defeat, I love the Niners to rebound as a home underdog. Indeed, since 1980, home underdogs have cashed 65% off a loss by 27+ points, if they were playing a .500 (or better) opponent off back to back SU/ATS wins. Even better: Denver is an awful 22-38-3 ATS on the road off a double-digit win when playing a non-division foe, including 1-10 ATS if that foe failed to cover the spread by 10+ points in its previous game. Take the 49ers + the points. NFL Roadkill play. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-09-18 | Flyers v. Jets -200 | Top | 1-7 | Win | 100 | 3 h 38 m | Show |
At 3:05 pm, our selection is on the Winnipeg Jets over the Philadelphia Flyers. The Jets had their four-game winning streak snapped on Friday here at home by the Blues. The offense appeared to take the night off as St. Louis shut out Winnipeg, 1-0 and the Jets only managed 26 shots on goal but held the Blues to 27. But the Blues have a very good defense -- especially away from home -- while today's opponent leaves a bit to be desired in that category. The Flyers have allowed and average of 3.54 goals-per-game this season (3.58 on the road) and they had a quick turnaround from their victory in Buffalo yesterday to get to Winnipeg for this Sunday matinee. The home team has ruled this series in recent years winning the last five meetings with the road team not having posted a victory in more than three years (November 7, 2015).  The Flyers' #1 Center, Sean Couturier had to sit out on Saturday due to a lower body injury and likely won't be available today either. The loss in their last game may bode well for the Jets as they are 9-1 in their last 10 (+8 games on the money line) immediately following a defeat. Take Winnipeg |
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12-09-18 | Ravens v. Chiefs UNDER 51 | Top | 24-27 | Push | 0 | 21 h 9 m | Show |
At 1 pm, our selection is on the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens under the total. The Chiefs have racked up 37 points per game, which is #1 in the NFL. But they will find it much more difficult to score on Sunday afternoon vs. this Ravens defense, which ranks #1 in both yards (281.7) and points (17.8) per game. To wit: the Chiefs have played only one other team currently ranked among the Top 5 in defensive yards given up (Jacksonville), and that was the 2nd lowest-scoring game (30-14) that KC has played all season, and it easily went 'under' the total. The Chiefs are 3-0-1 'under' the total in their last four home games, 8-1-1 'under' in their last 10 at home, and 19-6-1 their last 26. Finally, the 'under' falls into a 59-27 Totals system of mine. Take the 'under.' NFL Total of the Week. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-09-18 | Colts v. Texans UNDER 50 | Top | 24-21 | Win | 100 | 11 h 5 m | Show |
At 1 pm, our selection is on the 'under' in the Houston/Indianapolis game. After giving up an average of 27 ppg in their first four contests, the Texans have played MUCH BETTER defense over their last eight games. Houston hasn't given up more than 23 points in any of its last eight, and has averaged just 15.8 ppg on defense. Not surprisingly, five of these eight games have gone 'under' the total. Last week, Indianapolis completely failed to score in a 6-0 shutout loss to Jacksonville. And that was the 3rd straight game the Colts have played 'under' the total. With NFL teams off shutout losses going 'under' in 28 of their last 42 games, I look for a relatively low-scoring game here. Take the 'under.' |
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12-09-18 | Saints v. Bucs UNDER 54.5 | Top | 28-14 | Win | 100 | 11 h 5 m | Show |
At 1 pm, our selection is on the 'under' in the Tampa Bay/New Orleans game. After scoring an average of 43.7 points over their previous four games, the Saints' offense sputtered last week, when it tallied just 10 points, in a 13-10 loss at Dallas. And that was the 3rd straight New Orleans game that went 'under' the total. Likewise, Tampa Bay has been playing 'unders' lately, with 3 of its last 4 games going 'under.' I look for a low-scoring game in Central Florida, as Tampa Bay has gone 'under' in 23 of 30 home games with lines of 47+ points, including 13-2 'under' if the Bucs were installed as a home underdog of 3+ points. Additionally, the 'under' falls into a 163-97 Totals system of mine. Take the 'under.' |
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12-08-18 | Murray State v. Middle Tennessee +5 | Top | 64-42 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 57 m | Show |
At 8 pm, our selection is on the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders + the points over Murray State. The Blue Raiders have lost each of their last five games -- both straight-up and against the spread -- including a 79-51 blowout at Vanderbilt on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Murray State is riding a four-game ATS win streak. The knee-jerk reaction might be to play against the "ice cold" Blue Raiders. But consider that NCAA teams on a 5-game SU/ATS losing streak have cashed 70.5% since 2004 against foes off back to back covers, including a perfect 9-0 ATS if our team lost by 27+ points in their previous game. Take Middle Tennessee State. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. |
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12-08-18 | Islanders -105 v. Red Wings | Top | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 13 h 1 m | Show |
At 7:05 pm, our selection is on the New York Islanders over the Detroit Red Wings. After getting the season off to a surprisingly strong start, the Islanders have faulted a bit lately and have fallen below the .500 mark for the first time since the end of October. The Isles have lost four of their last five to get to this point.  But those five games came against five very good teams -- the Penguins, Jets, Blue Jackets, Bruins, and Capitals. Four of those five have winning records, and the fifth (the Pens) have won two Stanley Cups in the last three years. The Red Wings scored one of the biggest upsets of the season in their last game, beating the Maple Leafs in Toronto, 5-4, in overtime. That huge win sets up Detroit for a let-down back at home tonight against a team which is 7-3 in its last 10 trips to the Motor City. Although they won their last game vs. Toronto, it doesn't bode well for tonight as the Wings are 23-51 (-25 games on the money line) in their last 74 after allowing more than 3 goals in their previous game. Also, the Isles are 5-0 in their last five after not scoring 3+ goals in either of their two previous games. Take New York. NHL HIGH ROLLER. As always, good luck...Al McMordie. |
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12-08-18 | Green Bay v. Bowling Green -2 | Top | 68-97 | Win | 100 | 12 h 58 m | Show |
At 6 pm, our selection is on the Bowling Green Falcons minus the points over Wisconsin Green Bay. The Phoenix come into tonight's game off back to back wins and covers, with home wins over Northern Illinois and Belmont. But Green Bay is an awful 10-28-1 ATS away from home off back-to-back covers, if they were priced as an underdog of +13 or less points, including 0-9 ATS if they covered their previous game by more than 12 points. Take Bowling Green. |
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