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04-24-24 | Pelicans v. Thunder OVER 210.5 | Top | 92-124 | Win | 100 | 13 h 49 m | Show |
Rotation #519: NBA Wednesday OVER 210.5 in Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans @ 9:30 ET - The total on Game 1 was about a half-dozen points higher than this at tipoff. The game easily stayed under the total and now there has been an over-adjustment in game two. Not that the teams combined to make only 29.6% of their threes in Game 1. Also, the teams combined to make just 40.9% of their field goals overall and there were only 17 combined free throws made in the game. The point is that all of these numbers are unusually low and I expect a much better shooting effort in Game 2. The combined scoring of the 2nd and 3rd quarters was 108 points which translates to a 216 point total. Coincidentally that was the range of the posted total in Game 1 and so you can see where I am going with this. Lets take advantage of the special value here and look for these teams to both shoot better here. There were only 10 times this season that the Pelicans scored 100 or less points. 9 of the 10 times that happened their next game totaled at least 216 points! The Thunder had 4 games in which they were held to 100 or less points, their next game totaled at least 231 points in the very next game 3 of 4 times. The only time it did not the next game totaled 210 points! This total is 210.5 and given the history these teams have when off a rare grinder of a game, I like the odds on this one playing out in a much different way. We'll ride the over here and look for a bit of a shootout in Game 2 of what should be a thrilling series, even without Williamson. OVER 210.5 in Oklahoma City |
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04-23-24 | Mavs -2 v. Clippers | Top | 96-93 | Win | 100 | 13 h 31 m | Show |
Rotation #513: NBA Tuesday Dallas Mavericks -2 @ Los Angeles Clippers @ 10 ET - The Mavericks did not just lose Game 1, they scored just 8 points in the 2nd quarter and trailed 56-30 at the half in an unreal result! These are not the only quirky stats in the games that was ultimately decided by a 12 point margin. The Clippers also made 18 of 36 three pointers! What I like here is that the Clips outscored the Mavs by 24 points (Dallas made 10 threes) from beyond the arc yet the Mavs lost the game by "only" a 12-point margin. That said, there is some value here because I am confident the Clippers will not be raining threes again with such success in Game 2. It is just not sustainable. What it sustainable is being hungry and physical and doing everything you can to get to the free throw line. The Mavs did have 33 free throw attempts compared to just 13 for the Clips in Game 1. Also, Dallas had the edge in steals plus blocked shots were a huge 9 to 3 edge. It was an ugly loss for the Mavs but there were some interesting takeaways from that defeat and I am expecting a very focus and hungry road team to get some payback here in Game 2. This is true even if Kawhi Leonard does end up playing for LA in this one. Dating back to the regular season, the Mavs have now lost 3 straight games. They are a PERFECT 5-0 SU the last 5 times they have entered a game on a losing streak of 3 or more games. All 5 of those SU wins have also come by a margin of more than 2 points. Also, when the Clippers are off a SU win by a double digit margin in which they also held their opponent to 98 or less points, LA has gone 0-4 SU and all 4 SU losses were by at least a 3 point margin. Double perfect spot here! Lay it! DALLAS -2 |
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04-22-24 | 76ers +170 v. Knicks | Top | 101-104 | Loss | -100 | 16 h 52 m | Show |
Rotation #503: NBA Monday Philadelphia 76ers +170 @ New York Knicks @ 7:30 ET - Amazingly, since the Lakers beat the Pelicans AT New Orleans Tuesday in the first post-season game (part of the play-in portion of the schedule), 13 STRAIGHT post-season games have seen the home team win straight-up! Yes, a 13-0 SU playoff run for the hosts! This is unusual and will not continue. Road wins are a part of every post-season and this looks like a great spot for one here. The Sixers were +14 with Joel Embiid on the floor in Game 1. The next game after this is Thursday at Philly. The 76ers know they will have multiple days to rest up after this game and they know that going into an 0-2 hole is going to be tough to overcome. Their bench let them down in Game 1 but not only would I expect them to be better in Game 2, I also expect them to be used even less in this one. This game is going to come down to a determined group of Sixers starters giving it their all after they let Game 1 slip away in the 4th quarter. The Knicks bench outscored the Philly bench by 35 points (42 to 7) and yet New York still trailed in the 4th quarter and only won the game by a single digit margin. The Knicks bench is NOT going to again shoot 8 of 13 from three point land! No way! The point is that there were some crazy stats in Game 1 that have swung the value in favor of the underdog in Game 2. I know we could grab the points here but I am going for the bigger payout with the money line. The 76ers will bring a relentless effort here. I am sure of it! 4 of the 5 Knicks starters combined for a 17 of 52 shooting performance from the field and the Sixers will again be hammered by the New York bench in Game 2. There will be adjustments here and Philly gets on top again and this time does not relinquish the lead. Huge, desperate, underdog effort here and finally another road team wins SU in this post-season! PHILADELPHIA +170 |
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04-21-24 | Pacers -117 v. Bucks | Top | 94-109 | Loss | -117 | 10 h 24 m | Show |
Rotation #583 NBA Sunday Indiana Pacers -115 @ Milwaukee Bucks @ 7 ET - It is doubtful that Antetokounmpo is going to play here. If he does, he will not be near to 100%. That said, this Pacers team is extremely hungry as they are finally back in the post-season. Indiana has such a prolific and fast-paced offense and I expect them to throw the Bucks, especially being without Antetokounmpo, out of rhythm in this one. Milwaukee has dealt with so many injuries over the latter portion of the season that their record is not impressive since Rivers took over as head coach. As for the Pacers, they have won 12 of 18 games and they are only missing Benedict Mathurin on the injury front. But he has been out since early March and was not on the floor for that 12-6 run over Indiana's last 18 games. Also, they have looked really strong with Siakam on the floor along with Haliburton and Turner. This team looks healthier and stronger and deeper than seen in quite some time! Unlike a Pacers team that finished the season strong, the Bucks have lost 8 of 11 games. Milwaukee did win their last 2 home games but this followed a 4-game home losing streak! The Bucks are trending the wrong way right now and the Antetokounmpo injury situation makes this a must play the way I see it! By the way, the current line is a -1 in most spots as of 10 hours before tipoff so I would suggest laying a slightly higher price and just grab the money line in this one. INDIANA -115 |
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04-20-24 | 76ers +140 v. Knicks | Top | 104-111 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 23 m | Show |
Rotation #571: Saturday NBA Philadelphia 76ers +140 @ New York Knicks @ 6 ET - When Julius Randle (out for the season - shoulder surgery) first went down in late January, the Knicks had a few easy opponents lined up next. But then, after facing Memphis in early February, New York then went 17-14 the rest of the season without Randle. New York is still a solid team but they don't have the dual star power they had when they had Jalen Brunson in tandem with Randle. Yes, the Knicks still have solid players and are well-coached and play solid defense. However, the Sixers will have Joel Embiid for this game. They have their dual star power with Embiid and Tyrese Maxey! After that, similar to the Knicks, Philly has plenty of solid players and strong role players as well. With Embiid the 76ers have won 31 of 38 games! Yes, a 31-7 run in games he has played. Remember the stat I just told you about the Knicks last 31 games without Randle (17-14). We are getting phenomenal line value here considering the above. Yes, the Knicks are at home and have a solid team but being without Randle makes a huge difference. Also, Embiid only played in one game against New York this season. Yes the Sixers got blasted in that game (36 point differential tied to variance in 3-pointers) but the point is, Philly is now the healthier team. Losing 3 of the 4 regular season meetings is leading to line value here. Maxey and Embiid were both out when the Sixers beat the Knicks here in New York last month. Maxey did score 26 ppg in the other 3 games against the Knicks. This is where coach Nurse earns his contract with the Sixers. Remember he was also in his first year with the Raptors when he led them to a title. Philly will be playing at a different level now that playoff time is here and playoff time means being without a star like Randle can quickly become a killer. Embiid is not 100% but he has shown he can pace himself and then raise to his highest level come crunch time when needed. That said, no points needed here and we take advantage of the plus money on the money line in this one. PHILADELPHIA +140 |
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04-19-24 | Kings -115 v. Pelicans | Top | 98-105 | Loss | -115 | 17 h 2 m | Show |
Rotation #557: NBA Friday Sacramento Kings Money Line (-) @ New Orleans Pelicans @ 9:30 ET - This money line is in the -125 range with the Kings favored on the road at New Orleans. The Pelicans are without Zion Williamson. The Pelicans will do their best to step up in his absence but Williamson just scored 40 points before leaving with an injury in the final minutes of the 4 point loss to the Lakers. No one else on New Orleans topped 12 points! The Pelicans were at home for that game, just like this one, and note Williamson had 9 FT attempts in the game while the rest of the team had just 6 FT attempts. Who will be getting to the line in this game for NO? Who is going to be drawing contact inside and taking hard fouls to get to the line? The fact is the Pelicans just lost an absolutely key player. His presence made even more key because Brandon Ingram is not right. It is clear his knee injury is still limiting him. He had only 12 points in the loss to the Lakers and lasted only 23 minutes and his productivity faded as the game went on. Behind Williamson and Ingram (one absent and one hurting) the 3rd leading scorer for New Orleans is CJ McCollum. He will get a lot of attention here from the Kings defensively (just like he did against the Lakers) and he was 1 of 9 from 3-point land versus the Lakers! That was even with so much attention on Williamson which, of course, will not be the case in this game. The Pelicans won all 5 games against the Kings this season PLUS this game is at home BUT the Kings are now favored here ... think about that for a moment ... exactly! Don't be fooled by this! Lay it! SACRAMENTO (-) |
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04-17-24 | Heat v. 76ers -4.5 | Top | 104-105 | Loss | -115 | 19 h 48 m | Show |
Rotation #552 NBA Wednesday Philadelphia 76ers (-) vs Miami Heat @ 7 ET - The 76ers finished the season with 8 straight wins. They rested Embiid in the season finale and he is listed as questionable for this game as a result. However, there is no way he is missing this game. Philly is on a roll and ready to advance and the Heat are still a strong team but they are not on the same level they use to be. Also, some news on the injury front from Miami. Though Duncan Robinson is probable for this game, Terry Rozier has been ruled out and this does impact the depth of Miami for this game. The 76ers 8 straight wins have come by an average margin of 12.6 ppg! The Heat, prior to a double OT win in their final road game of the season, were on a 5-5 run in road games. The margin of defeat in 4 of the 5 losses was 6 or more points. We have solid value here with this line currently as low as a 4.5 as of overnight hours heading into Wednesday! The Heat won the first two games with Philly in the regular season but Embiid missed both of those. The Sixers have won the last two meetings to wrap the regular season series and that was even without Embiid in one of those as well. He is back, the Sixers are confident, they are rested, they are at home, and this is a manageable line. Lay the short number with the hosts in this one! PHILADELPHIA (-) |
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04-16-24 | Warriors v. Kings +135 | Top | 94-118 | Win | 135 | 22 h 31 m | Show |
Rotation #544 NBA Tuesday Sacramento Kings +135 vs Golden State Warriors @ 10 PM ET - In typical contrarian fashion, I am fading the line move here. This line opened up at nearly a pick'em and, as expected, everyone has jumped all over the Warriors in this one in terms of market analytics. Golden State has a long-term reputation and the star power that leads to them often being over-valued. That is the case here in my opinion. Other than Steph Curry, the other Warriors just are not what they used to be. Yes, the Kings are without Monk and Huerter but they have been without one for two weeks and the other for a month. So they have had time to adjust. They are still loaded with talent and Fox, Sabonis, Murray and Barnes will lead the way here. I also like the fact that Ellis has responded well to his increased playing time and he averaged 15 ppg in the last 4 games. Also, he is a solid defender and of course Fox is known for his perimeter defense as well in addition to being a big-time scorer. The Kings also are not the only one with injuries as the Warriors Payton is out for this one and his absence weakens the Golden State bench for this one. The Warriors finished the season hot but their last two home wins were against a Jazz team that finished 31-51 on the season. Also, Golden State's last 5 road wins included only one win against a playoff-level team (Lakers) and the other 4 were against 22-60 San Antonio, 41-41 Houston, 21-61 Charlotte and 21-61 Portland. So for all the hype about the Warriors strong season finish, they had 4 last season wins over teams that finished 40 games under .500 and two wins over a Utah team that finished 20 games under .500 on the season. Also, the Warriors were better on the road this season but they entered this season having finished a combined 41 games under .500 the last 4 seasons combined when on the road. Last year in the post-season Golden State went just 2-5 SU on the road but those two wins were against the Kings in a 7-game thriller that knocked Sacramento out of the post-season. This is payback! No points needed! SACRAMENTO +135 |
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04-14-24 | Nets +15.5 v. 76ers | Top | 86-107 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 42 m | Show |
NBA Sunday Brooklyn Nets (+) @ Philadelphia 76ers @ 1 ET - The Nets have a lengthy injury list for this one but all the guys listed also missed Friday's game against the Knicks and Brooklyn lost that game by just 4 points! Also, the Sixers are motivated to win this game but they don't have to win in blowout fashion. I could see Philly trying to build a huge lead and then letting it slip away later and settling for a win by about 10 points. There is no reason to push it here. The Sixers do want to win for playoff positioning reasons but they also want to stay healthy for the post-season. Remember that Embiid is still managing the recovery process with his left knee. So this one will likely be a closer game than many are expecting. Also, Brooklyn is just 10-13 SU last 23 games but only 3 of those 23 games was a loss by more than a dozen points! This line is in the 15.5 range and, knowing Philly wants to rest guys, I just can not foresee this game being a complete blowout. BROOKLYN (+) |
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04-12-24 | Magic v. 76ers -8.5 | Top | 113-125 | Win | 100 | 13 h 50 m | Show |
NBA Friday Philadelphia 76ers (-) vs Orlando Magic @ 7 ET - The 76ers have Embiid on the injury report but it is not due to injury but just managing his minutes as he recovers from the past injury that kept him out so long. However, I would be surprised if he does not play here. The Sixers are still trying to move into a playoff position and avoid the play-in portion of the post-season! By doing this Embiid could rest then! That said, and with time off both in front of this game and after this game, I expect Embiid to play here. Even if he does not, I still like the red hot Sixers to roll at home in this game! As for the Magic, Franz Wagner may not play here as he is dealing with a current ankle injury. Orlando has been missing him and he is again listed as questionable. Also, you know the Philly fans are going to give former Sixer Markelle Fultz a helluva tough time here as well and this Magic team has lost 3 straight road games. So Philly has won 6 straight games and Orlando has lost 3 straight road games and all by 9 or more points so covering the spread should not be an issue here either. Philly has also won both meetings this season and each victory was by at least 15 points. Also, dating back to last season, the 3 last meetings between these teams have all been Philadelphia wins by a double digit margin! It might seem like a big line here but it is set that way for a reason and this Sixers team is on a roll and they will not slow down here and the road slump for Orlando continues here. This line is in the 7.5 range and we will lay it with confidence! PHILADELPHIA (-) |
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04-11-24 | Pelicans +1.5 v. Kings | Top | 135-123 | Win | 100 | 14 h 8 m | Show |
NBA Thursday New Orleans Pelicans +1.5 -115 @ Sacramento Kings @ 10 ET - Pelicans off B2B road wins at Phoenix and Portland. Interestingly enough, the road team is a perfect 6-0 SU in the last 6 New Orleans games. Look for that road team trend to reach 7 in a row here as, of course, there is a reason the Kings are such a small home court favorite here! Note that Sacramento is 0-4 SU versus the Pelicans this season! In other words, we are testing multiple perfect trends here. The Kings enter this game having lost 5 of 8. I know the Pelicans have not been lighting the world on fire either of late but the road team trending above as well as the series dominance this season is what makes it easier to fade the slumping Kings here. Losing Huerter and Monk, one mid-March one late-March, also hurt the depth of Sacramento. Additionally, Keegan Murray is dealing with a left calf issue. He played through it in most recent game but is questionable here. The Kings might rest him with this being the front end of a B2B situation. Even if he plays, he is not 100% and the already short-handed Kings are in trouble here. The Pelicans have been without Brandon Ingram for a few weeks now but have 3 wins over playoff teams (Heat, Bucks, Suns) the past few weeks without him. Over a similar period, the struggling Kings have only beat 1 playoff team. As noted above, this line is set this way for a reason and the small dog road team is the way to play this one! Look for the Pelicans to make it 5 in a row over Sacramento plus the road team trend reaches 7 in a row! NEW ORLEANS +1.5 -115 |
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04-10-24 | Spurs v. Thunder OVER 226.5 | Top | 89-127 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 50 m | Show |
NBA Wednesday 10* Top Play OVER the total in Oklahoma City Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs @ 8 ET - I realize Wembanyama may not play here because of the late-season back to back and a season going nowhere. However, if he is out it certainly is about much more than point production. This guy has 7 blocks in each of last two games. The Spurs interior defense will be hurt. I am aware there are many injury issues for San Antonio right now but with both SA and OKC in a B2B spot, I expect very lax defense here. Oklahoma City knows they can easily win this without playing D and the Spurs are just fine getting into a run and gun type game. Yes, the Spurs win at Memphis was an under last night but San Antonio allowed the Grizzlies to take 104 shots from the field. The fact is that the Grizz just had an awful shooting night. Speaking of which, the Spurs also were a sub-par 10 of 40 from 3-point land last night. The Thunder are also off a game that stayed under last night but they also allowed a lot of shots (96) from the field but Sacramento had a 34% shooting night from the field. The situational aspects of this game dictate a small-ball style with a lot of run and gun style and very little defense. The Kings took 58 threes against the Thunder last night. Also, Oklahoma City now has Shai Gilgeous-Alexander back on the floor and he scored 40 last night. OKC scored 123 in the first meeting between these teams this season and then the last two meetings have each totaled 250+! More of the same here and we take advantage of a total in the 226.5 range on this one. OVER the total in Oklahoma City |
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04-09-24 | Pistons v. 76ers OVER 221.5 | Top | 102-120 | Win | 100 | 13 h 13 m | Show |
NBA Tuesday OVER in Philadelphia 76ers vs Detroit Pistons @ 7 ET - The 76ers have been red hot and have 2 days off after this game and were off yesterday too of course! So, with another game not until Friday, the Sixers - no matter who is on the floor - will go all out here. Certainly they have been rejuvenated recently with Embiid playing some and Maxey playing some but, even if guys are rested some here, this Philly team has been showing their depth and they are sure to go all out here. In other words, look for them to surely push the pace here especially because they are excited to be closing out the regular season at home. Believe it or not, this will be just the 3rd home game the 76ers have had since mid-March! That road heavy schedule is why their final 3 games of the season are at home. The Sixers have averaged 116 ppg in winning 5 straight games and that average does not include OT points. Against the Pistons this season, Philly is 3-0 and has averaged 122 ppg in those games. In the last two they averaged 126.5 ppg. The Sixers are a 16 point favorite here so, even going with the lower average against Detroit that puts this final around 122-106 but finishing near the latter average would put this one in the 126-110 range. The point is that both these results crush the total in the 221 to 221.5 range which is posted on this game. The Pistons season is long finished but they could have Cade Cunningham back tonight and, either way, they will be happy to play a fast-paced game with Philly where defense is an after-thought. I am fully projecting that type of game here without a doubt and feel that will push this one into the 230s. OVER in Philadelphia |
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04-08-24 | Purdue +7 v. Connecticut | Top | 60-75 | Loss | -112 | 15 h 27 m | Show |
NCAA Monday Purdue Boilermakers (+) vs Connecticut Huskies @ 9:20 ET - If you are a college basketball connoisseur you probably are well aware of the amazing history of UCLA basketball and when they were a dynasty from the mid 60s to the early 70s. You probably also are aware that since those dynasty days of legend head coach John Wooden and UCLA, there have only been two schools that have managed to have B2B national champs in the past 50 years! That said, so many things have to go right for a team to repeat and, as UConn tries to achieve that feat here, I feel the Zach Edey factor is too big to ignore. Yes the Huskies have a big man too but Edey is great at getting opponents into foul trouble and if Donovan Clingan gets into foul trouble it could greatly impact the interior of this UConn team. Couple that with the improving guard play of Purdue we have seen through their tourney run and there is no way I can pass up on the points here. As of about 15 hours before tipoff, this line is as high as a 7 and I feel we have excellent line value here with the Boilers. An outright upset would not shock me at all so certainly knowing they can lose by a half dozen points and we still cash our ticket has me very comfortable with the underdog side in this one. It is hard to say anything bad about the Huskies and indeed there are a fantastic team with stellar guard play too. I just feel that most everyone is already handing the Championship to the Huskies and this Boilers team is a confident, well-coached group that is going to have a helluva lot to say about that! Don't be surprised if this turns into a thriller that goes down to the wire! That said, having the points on your side could prove invaluable. PURDUE (+) |
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04-07-24 | 76ers -6 v. Spurs | Top | 133-126 | Win | 100 | 10 h 23 m | Show |
NBA Sunday Philadelphia 76ers (-) @ San Antonio Spurs @ 7:10 ET - Excellent line value here with this line down to a -6. Yes, the Sixers are in a B2B but none of their guys played more than 27 minutes in yesterday's game. It was a big blowout win at Memphis and so none of the starters played in the 4th quarter either! Also, the 76ers need every win they can get right now and they have a great chance to win out as this is their final road game of the season. The Sixers are trying to move up to a playoff spot rather than being stuck in a play-in spot. As for the Spurs, they had been playing better and also playing much more competitive basketball. But now they have had a number of guys lost to injury. They just recently had a pair of guys (Vassell and Sochan) shut down for the season. Also, another player (Osman) is out for this game. Those guys combine to average 38 points per game. San Antonio will have their hands full with a Sixers team rejuvenated by the recent returns of Embiid and Maxey. Even if the Sixers rest a player or two in the B2B (which I do NOT expect) I would still like Philly here as the Spurs are definitely quite short-handed for this one and the 76ers have now won 4 straight games. The Sixers are well-aware they have 3 winnable home games remaining after this as well and they want to get into a playoff spot and avoid the play-in. Perfect scenario for another highly-motivated effort for the road team. Lay it. PHILADELPHIA (-) |
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04-06-24 | 76ers v. Grizzlies OVER 209 | Top | 116-96 | Win | 100 | 10 h 23 m | Show |
NBA Saturday OVER the total in Memphis Grizzlies vs Philadelphia 76ers @ 8 ET - There are a lot of question marks about who Philly will have on the floor for this one but the odds makers do have them as a double digit favorite for a reason here of course. That said, this is a late-season non-conference match-up that features a non-playoff team hosting a playoff team that is off B2B key tight wins over stronger teams. I could see a bit of a lackadaisical defensive effort permeating this game from both sides because these are the type of late season match-ups that would lead to a more wide-open affair. It also helps the cause that Memphis has won 3 straight and has been scoring a little better of late. Look at it this way...the Grizzlies have averaged 110 ppg L3 games overall and 110 ppg L5 home games. The Sixers are favored by about 13 in the marketplace so that would put this game at 123-110 for a total of 233 points. I am not saying that happens but I am saying we have some value here when you consider that number is two dozen points above the current posted total of 209 on this game as of about 10 hours before tipoff. The Sixers have won 3 of 4 and have averaged 117 ppg during this stretch and multiple guys missed out in some of those games as well. So even if the 76ers have guys again missing in this one, you can see what they are capable of even without a stacked lineup. Going back to that original formula again looking at the other side of the equation, that puts this at Philly 117-104 over the Grizzlies. A dozen points on top of the current posted number. I see value with this total given the situational and match-up factors. OVER the total in Memphis |
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04-06-24 | NC State +9.5 v. Purdue | Top | 50-63 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 0 m | Show |
NCAA Final Four Saturday NC State Wolfpack (+) vs Purdue Boilermakers @ 6:10 ET - If you look at the two match-ups today we are talking about two very big favorites. In my opinion the best value is here with this underdog. NC State has been the cinderella team in this year's tourney and, conversely, as much I would like to pull the trigger on Alabama today, Connecticut has burned me multiple times and I just can not go against the Huskies. Out of both games today I feel the best value is in going against Purdue. As strong as Edey is, and he has the height edge here of course, Burns is likely going to do a job against him because he is such a big body. From a conditioning standpoint too, the time off has helped him. NC State has been playing very well defensively for an extended stretch now. They have the guard play to be strong enough on the perimeter too that I don't think this is going to be an easy "inside - outside" game for Purdue. The Boilermakers should still do enough to prevail but it will not be easy. I know the Boilers beat just beat #2 seed Tennessee but as long time followers know, I was not expecting much from the Volunteers because Rick Barnes track record in tourneys is not exactly stellar! That said, Purdue got 40 points from Edey or they likely would not even be here for this match-up today with, arguably, an even more dangerous dog. This Pack team is playing the underdog role perfectly as their confidence is building with each win and they feel no pressure. All the pressure here is on the Boilers to advance. As a result, don't be surprised if Purdue has another very ugly shooting performance here. Points are as high as 9.5 as of 10 hours before tipoff! Grab the big points! NC STATE (+) |
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04-05-24 | Heat -2.5 v. Rockets | Top | 119-104 | Win | 100 | 14 h 16 m | Show |
NBA Friday Miami Heat (-) @ Houston Rockets @ 8:10 ET - As of very early game day morning the Heat are in the -2.5 to -3 range and some money lines are still as low as the -125 to -135 range. I am jumping all over this one early because the Rockets season ended last night. Houston is still mathematically alive but their season effectively ended after they wasted a glorious opportunity last night. The battle for the final play-in position for the upcoming post-season is basically down to just Golden State and Houston. The Rockets were hosting the Warriors last night. They had a chance to move within 2 games of GS with a win. Instead they lost and dropped 4 games back with only 6 games to go. That said, their season is finished and they know it! For me, it is not just about the loss last night, it is the fact that the Rockets got blown out on their home floor and actually were outscored by the Warriors in all 4 quarters! What kind of team is that when you can't accomplish anything in the biggest game of your season! Give some credit to the Warriors for sure but the fact is the Rockets are as soft as a wet paper towel right now! The Heat come into this game hungry and fired up off the home loss to the Sixers last night. That was a tight game and Miami is in a battle with teams like the 76ers and Pacers to secure the #6 seed in the conference and avoid the play-in round. That said, though they fell short last night, the Heat but in a helluva strong effort. Also, they could get Herro back tonight on the floor and that will be another big boost. The Rockets lost starter Amen Thompson to a rolled ankle late in yesterday's game. He has averaged 30 minutes per game last 9 games and they may not rush him back considering their season, as noted above, is effectively over now. This is a great spot to back the Heat at a great number! MIAMI (-) |
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04-04-24 | 76ers +115 v. Heat | Top | 109-105 | Win | 115 | 12 h 46 m | Show |
NBA Thursday Philadelphia 76ers money line +115 @ Miami Heat @ 7:40 ET - I know the Sixers have some guys questionable for this game but I would not be surprised to see every single one of them on the floor for this game. The reason I say that is because this is a huge game in the playoff picture and, either way (even if some guys miss), I like the way the fill-ins have been playing for the Sixers also and they surge for the win here. This is a key game because Miami is in the #6 spot while Philly currently is in the #8 spot yet the Sixers can move within a half-game of the Heat with a win here. Of course the Sixers would rather avoid the play-in round if possible so that #6 seed is quite coveted. There is a reason this line is priced so low on the Heat even though Embiid, Maxey and Harris are all listed as questionable for the 76ers. Don't let the line fool you. The underdog gets the job done here. No points needed! PHILADELPHIA +115 |
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04-04-24 | Indiana State v. Seton Hall +135 | Top | 77-79 | Win | 135 | 12 h 37 m | Show |
NIT Thursday Seton Hall Pirates Money Line +135 vs Indiana State Sycamores @ 7 ET - Both teams are playing very well and I do understand that this game being played in Indiana favors the Sycamores but it is not their home court. Indeed Indiana State is certainly much closer to Indianapolis than Seton Hall of course but I am mentioning all this because I feel we clearly have the value here with the dog on the money line. Why? Because what true justification do the Sycamores have for being favored here? Again, both teams are playing well but Indiana State plays in a Missouri Valley Conference whose other 20-win teams this season were Drake, Bradley and Belmont. Now take at look at the Pirates as Seton Hall plays in the tough Big East Conference. The other 20-win teams in the Big East include UConn, Marquette, Creighton, St John's and Providence. I am not at all knocking or fully writing off the accomplishments of Indiana State. I am just saying that when it comes to being battle tested by some of the toughest teams in the land, I feel the Pirates have the edge in that department and this will be key here! Both teams beat some quality teams in the NIT to get to this point but I am hanging my hat on the long-term here with the Pirates and the Big East competition they had to deal with all season long. In fact, other than two horrible downtrodden programs - Georgetown and DePaul, I would say the rest of the Big East (so I am talking about 9 teams!) is as tough as every single team in the Missouri Valley Conference. Give me the underdog here. No points needed. SETON HALL +135 |
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04-03-24 | Magic v. Pelicans -3.5 | Top | 117-108 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 1 m | Show |
NBA Wednesday New Orleans Pelicans (-) vs Orlando Magic @ 8 ET - This line has dropped down a little from 4.5 to 3.5 and I like the value with the home team laying a short price. They have revenge from a loss at Orlando less than 2 weeks ago. That is actually one of the few wins that the Magic have over a quality opponent in many many weeks! If you look at Orlando's schedule, even though they have been hot overall, they have played a ton of bad teams. The Magic schedule has been friendly, to say the least, but that changes here. They are on the road and facing an angry revenge-minded team. The reason the Pelicans are not in a good mood is they are off B2B losses in addition to seeking revenge here. Very early this season New Orleans had a 5 games losing streak. However, from mid-November onward, the Pelicans have gone 5-1 SU when they enter a game off 2 or more consecutive losses. That said, strong odds on a response here from New Orleans even though they are still without Brandon Ingram. By the way, those 5 wins when in this situation included many double digit blowouts and the smallest margin of victory was a 7 point win. The Pelicans roll here. Home court, revenge and situational factors all are in favor of the Pelicans in this one. NEW ORLEANS (-) |
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04-02-24 | Georgia v. Seton Hall OVER 145 | Top | 67-84 | Win | 100 | 13 h 12 m | Show |
NIT Tuesday OVER the total in Seton Hall Pirates vs Georgia Bulldogs @ 9:30 ET - The Bulldogs and Pirates are both rolling and scoring well. Both teams allowing in the mid-70s as well this season when they are on the road and this one is in Indiana. Neutral site venue and again, away from home this season both teams have certainly not been strong defensively. Couple that with both teams coming in rolling with confidence on the offensive end and you have a solid match-up for expecting big points here. The Pirates have scored, not including OT of course, 78 ppg last 5 games. Also, Seton Hall has allowed 83 ppg in last 5 games away from home including 91 at MSG against the Red Storm. As for Georgia, they have scored 75 ppg last 6 games and allowed 76 ppg last 6 games. This one had mid 150s written all over it but we are dealing with a posted total in the 145 range so we will grab the huge line value here. OVER the total in Seton Hall |
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04-02-24 | Thunder v. 76ers +5.5 | Top | 105-109 | Win | 100 | 8 h 39 m | Show |
NBA Tuesday Philadelphia 76ers (+) vs Oklahoma City Thunder @ 7:30 ET - Joel Embiid is coming back and YES I do know that it is NOT tonight but just the fact he has been practicing with the team and is expect to see his first action on the Sixers upcoming road trip has the 76ers buzzing! They have been ultra competitive of late even without him and the 5.5 points (as of about 8 hours before tipoff) is definitely a solid value in this spot. Philadelphia has won 2 of last 3 at home and the lone loss was by a single point (to the Clippers) and the Sixers were robbed by a foul that wasn't called in the final seconds. The point is Philly could easily be 3-0 L3 at home. Also, their loss just before the 15-point win over Toronto was a defeat by just 3 points at Cleveland. So the Sixers are already gearing up for Embiid's return and they catch the Thunder at a great time for an upset. Oklahoma City is off B2B wins over Phoenix and then at New York (by 1 point) and they have a tougher match-up with Boston on deck. The Thunder might underestimate the Embiid-less Sixers in this one and Philly has great upset potential here with the way they match up with the Thunder. If they do lose, look for it to be by the slimmest of margins. Grab the points with the home dog. PHILADELPHIA (+) |
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04-01-24 | Celtics v. Hornets OVER 217 | Top | 118-104 | Win | 100 | 13 h 31 m | Show |
NBA Monday OVER the total in Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics @ 7 ET - The Hornets scored 118 points yesterday but also allowed 130! Charlotte is now hosting a Boston team off a low-scoring win but, prior to that win, the Celtics had allowed an average of 115 ppg (not including OT) in their 3 games leading into that one. Boston has been scoring well as they averaging 120.5 ppg (not including OT) in their last dozen games. Celtics have gone 10-2 in this stretch and will be willing to play at a faster pace and keep the scoring up against a downtrodden Hornets team. Charlotte has actually scored an average of 109 ppg in their last 12 home games. So don't be surprised if this game, given the above numbers, gets into the 120-105 range at least! That said, with this total in the 217 to 218 range as of early game day morning, there is no hesitation in getting involved here. OVER the total in Charlotte |
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03-31-24 | 76ers v. Raptors OVER 217 | Top | 135-120 | Win | 100 | 6 h 4 m | Show |
NBA Sunday OVER the total in Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers @ 6:10 ET - The Sixers are a double digit favorite with good reason, of course, in this one. However, Philly has lost 5 of 6 games and has allowed 109 ppg during this stretch. That puts this one potentially at 120-109 given the 11 point spread on this one. I am not saying that happens of course but I am showing this is as an example of why we have some wiggle room here considering this total is in the 217 range as for 6 hours before tipoff. The Sixers need to take advantage of facing a weaker foe and get back into the win column and I look for them to push the tempo in this one. The Raptors have lost a dozen games in a row. In this 12-game losing streak they have allowed 119.4 ppg. Given all these numbers, the Sixers should get into the 120 range here but even if they fall to the 115 range the Raptors should score well enough on their home floor to get this one over the rather low total posted here. OVER the total in Toronto |
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03-31-24 | NC State +7.5 v. Duke | Top | 76-64 | Win | 100 | 9 h 50 m | Show |
NCAA Tourney Sunday NC State Wolfpack (+) vs Duke Blue Devils @ 5:05 ET - This line is up to as high as a 7.5 as of 9 hours before tipoff and it is too much in my opinion. Seemingly every year a lower-seed team becomes the Cinderella in the tourney and goes on a magical run. This season that team has been NC State and I am not going to let this value-packed opportunity pass me by. Entering Sunday, there are 6 teams still alive for the National Championship and the one and only team seeded lower than a #4 seed out of all these teams is the Wolfpack team. Of course Duke is solid in their own right and they lost to NC State in the ACC Tourney. That makes this a revenge game but while revenge is a key motivator and can be very important in regular season settings, it truly does not mean a damn thing in post-season situations because who is not motivated in the post-season? The Wolfpack are just as motivated to have a shot at winning the national championship as the Blue Devils are. That said, I love the big dog line value here. Duke should not even be here. If Houston did not lose their start guard EARLY in the Sweet 16 match-up, the Cougars don't lose that game. That said, the Blue Devils luck might just run out here but if they do find a way to win I do not expect them to cover this spread. Give Duke credit for beating Houston of course but again that game could have an asterisk by it. Now consider that the two teams they played before that were James Madison from the Sun Belt and Vermont from America East. Again, I am just pointing out good fortune for the Blue Devils in getting to this point. As for NC State, they are on an 8-game winning streak and 6 of the wins were against major conference teams that all had at least 20 wins this season: Syracuse, Duke, Virginia, North Carolina, Texas Tech and Marquette. Those are NOT easy teams to keep a winning streak going against so my point is that it is 100% NO FLUKE that the Wolfpack have made it this far. Sometimes a team just jells at the perfect time and becomes a team of destiny. That is the look and feel that this NC State team has this season. Again, maybe the magical run ends here but 8 of the last 10 losses for the Pack have been by single digits and, if they do fall short here, look for it to be by a very slim margin. The Wolfpack are loaded with confidence right now and all the pressure in this one is on Duke as they are expected to win. This makes for a dangerous underdog. The Pack are that dog and this one goes down to the wire. NC STATE (+) |
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03-30-24 | Bucks v. Hawks +4.5 | Top | 122-113 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 50 m | Show |
NBA Saturday Atlanta Hawks (+) vs Milwaukee Bucks @ 7:40 ET - The Bucks will be without Lillard here while the Hawks could have Jalen Johnson back and he has been playing well. Speaking of playing well, Atlanta has been overall as they have won 4 straight including beating Boston twice! The Hawks have won 7 of last 8 home games while the Bucks are on the road and have some injury issues to deal with here also. Some guys are not 100% for sure. Also, Milwaukee has lost 3 straight road games and 5 of last 6. This is a high value home dog spot as the Hawks have been the hotter team of late plus they are the healthier team right now even though they remain without Trae Young of course. Dejounte Murray is off a 44-point game and has scored 28 points or more in 4 of his last 5 games. This is a classic case of long-term metrics getting too much credit compared to the true current situation. As a result, line value that is off the charts good as Hawks stay hot at home while the Bucks road struggles continue. ATLANTA (+) |
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03-30-24 | Illinois +9 v. Connecticut | Top | 52-77 | Loss | -112 | 8 h 1 m | Show |
NCAA Elite Eight Saturday Illinois Illini (+) vs Connecticut Huskies @ 6:09 ET - You knew it was only a matter of time before the upsets started rolling in finally. Sure enough, in the Sweet 16 round, the higher seeded team LOST 5 of the 8 matchups. Now, I am certainly not saying the Illini win this game outright but I would not be shocked if they did. Connecticut was the only higher seed to win their game in the 4 Thursday games. In the past 2 days we have seen two #1 seeds and three #2 seeds lose. Illinois is a very strong team on the offensive end. Of course it goes without saying that the defending champs are a sizable favorite here with good reason as they have earned it. However, the Illini - just like UConn - are a very efficient club on the offensive end. Illinois gets that high efficiency in part because they - again, just like the Huskies - score well both inside and outside. The key here is that keeps the pressure on Connecticut here as long scoring droughts are highly unlikely with this Illini team. Illinois has 8 losses this season but not a single one by double digits. For Connecticut to get the money they essentially have to win this game by double digits. Another I like about that is the fact it has been awhile since the Huskies were challenged. That was in a 5-point win over St John's in the Big East tourney. Another interesting thing about that is the line was nearly identical to this line. Are the Red Storm really as good as the Illini? No way! That said, the fact is we are getting an inflated line here because the Huskies have just steamrolled teams in 4 straight games since that tighter win over St John's. Lets take advantage of the line value available now in this one as a result! ILLINOIS (+) |
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03-29-24 | Creighton +3.5 v. Tennessee | Top | 75-82 | Loss | -120 | 17 h 24 m | Show |
NCAA Friday Creighton Bluejays (+) vs Tennessee Volunteers @ 10:10 ET - We saw 3 of the 4 lower-seeded teams in the 4 match-ups yesterday win outright. With this line now climbing as high as a 3.5 in some spots, it is go time with this one. The Volunteers are off that huge win over Texas which is, of course, where Vols coach Rick Barnes was head coach for years. Tennessee's Rick Barnes has a history of falling short of expectations and just like that non-covering win over the Longhorns, I expect another very tight game here. The Bluejays have a great shot at the upset but we will grab the points just in case. Creighton is also off a hard-fought win as they wree taken to double-OT by Oregon. That was a fortunate cover for me in that game but the fact is it also shows this could be a season that was "meant to be" for Creighton. The Big East is so tough and absolutely deserved more than 3 teams making the tourney. Note that all 3 teams are still alive with UConn winning yesterday and Creighton and Marquette playing today. Also, Seton Hall made the quarterfinals of the NIT and could win that tournament. I am not sold on the SEC like I am on the Big East as so many of the SEC teams got bounced early. I know that Alabama upset UNC yesterday but now don't be surprised if we see another upset involving the other SEC team left in the tourney today. I will grab the points just in case but remember also that Tennessee lost their final regular season SEC game and then immediately got bounced in the SEC Tourney. Just how good is this team really? They have since beat a MAAC school and yes they then beat Texas but the Horns were turnover-prone and it cost them the game. Note that Tennessee's last two games against Power 5 conference teams - Texas and Mississippi State - saw them shoot a combined 41 of 127 from the field including a paltry 11 of 58 from 3-point land. That will not cut it against sharp-shooting Creighton. The Bluejays plus the points is the value play here. CREIGHTON (+) |
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03-29-24 | 76ers +8.5 v. Cavs | Top | 114-117 | Win | 100 | 7 h 32 m | Show |
NBA Friday Philadelphia 76ers (+) @ Cleveland Cavaliers @ 7:40 ET - The Sixers are fired up after they were robbed by the refs at home against the Clippers and it cost them a win. Of course that does not mean they automatically bounce back with a SU win here. However, it does mean they will give a strong effort and that should be enough for at least the ATS cover in this one. They are getting 8.5 points as of about 6 hours before tipoff for this one and the Cavs seem over-valued here. Even if they get some players back for this one, the Cavaliers are truly a banged up team right now. Also, though the Sixers have been struggling they are competing hard and Cleveland has not exactly been lighting the world on fire of late. In fact, the Cavs have lost 7 of 10 games and 1 of the wins was by just 5 points. The Sixers are in this one all the way. Philly is only 3-4 SU last 7 games but 2 of the 4 losses by 7 or less points. Huge hungry underdog value here as 76ers come out firing on all cylinders after feeling they were dealt a bad break loss against the Clippers. The Sixers have won 2 of the 3 meetings this season and their only loss was by 3 points in overtime! Grab the generous points here. PHILADELPHIA (+) |
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03-29-24 | Gonzaga +5.5 v. Purdue | Top | 68-80 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 53 m | Show |
NCAA Friday Gonzaga Bulldogs (+) vs Purdue Boilermakers @ 7:39 ET - When these teams met earlier this season in the Maui Invitational, the Bulldogs led by 5 at the half. The problem for Gonzaga was they shot a ridiculous 6 of 32 from three point land. Given that number they should have lost the game by much more than just 10 points. This Bulldogs team is battle tested and they also faced UConn this season. Gonzaga will not be intimidated here and they have a solid 7-man playing rotation. Two of their top guys also ended up with 4 fouls in that prior meeting and that also impacted things. I look for the Bulldogs to be much stronger in the rematch and all the pressure is truly on Purdue here. The Boilermakers are a #1 seed and, as we saw yesterday, with so many strong seeds advancing, the higher seeded team is prone to upsets. 3 of the 4 games Thursday saw the lower seeded team win the game. I would not be surprised to see the underdog Bulldogs win this game outright but we will grab the points just in case as getting 5.5 here is a huge value for sure. GONZAGA (+) |
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03-28-24 | Bucks -130 v. Pelicans | Top | 100-107 | Loss | -130 | 15 h 1 m | Show |
NBA Thursday Milwaukee Bucks (-) @ New Orleans Pelicans @ 8:10 ET - The Pelicans are still without Brandon Ingram. For the Bucks, their big guns are listed as probable for this game and so they are the healthier team in terms of top talent entering this match-up. Milwaukee off a double OT home loss to the Lakers. Note that the Bucks are 5-2 SU this season when off a home loss. Overall, Milwaukee enters this game on a 3-0 run when off a SU loss. The Pelicans are also off a loss but their bounce back is less likely. New Orleans is just 2-2 SU in the 4 games (including the one he got hurt) since Ingram was injured. Also, the Pelicans have lost 4 of 7 at home. The road team is actually 11-5 in the last 16 New Orleans games! The Bucks had won 11 of 15 before the home loss to the Lakers and this is the ideal spot for a bounce back as Ingram had 26 the last time these teams met and the Pelicans still lost the game by 24 points! MILWAUKEE (-) |
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03-28-24 | San Diego State +11 v. Connecticut | Top | 52-82 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 5 m | Show |
NCAA Tourney Thursday: San Diego State Aztecs (+) vs Connecticut Huskies @ 7:40 ET - The Aztecs have lost 10 games this season but only 1 was by a double digit margin. Now, of course, the Huskies are the defending champs and are a big favorite with plenty of reasoning behind it. However, the point is that this Aztecs team is a tough team too. They come from a Mountain West Conference that was very tough this season. Also, they have revenge here from losing the Championship Game to UConn last season. Note that, in that game, the Aztecs were down by just 5 points with about 5 minutes to go when the Huskies hit a big 3-pointer and then eventually pulled away for the win by 17 points. The point is that the game was not the blowout it might look like on the surface in terms of the final score. That experience in the Championship Game will do the Aztecs plenty of good here in the rematch. They have the full confidence that they can compete with this Huskies and, while it seems nearly everyone is practically considering Connecticut B2B champs already, I am not so sure. It is so tough to repeat and so many things have to go right and this Aztecs team can D up. So what happens if the shots are not falling for the Huskies and a tough defensive-minded team like San Diego State gets a lead and can play from in front? Not including OT points of course, the Aztecs have allowed an average of only 63 points last 15 games! The Huskies have a great D too and have allowed more than 67 points just twice in last 9 games but the point is the Aztecs are being a little undervalued here with this inflated number in the 11 range as of 12 hours before tipoff. This game is going to be a war and I expect it to be decided by single digits as a result. The Aztecs have good size on the wings and Jaedon LeDee has been a beast this season for them this season and he was only playing 19 minutes per game on average last season. He will be much more of a handful for the Huskies to contend with this time around! Grab the big points here! SAN DIEGO STATE (+) |
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03-28-24 | Clemson +7.5 v. Arizona | Top | 77-72 | Win | 100 | 13 h 36 m | Show |
NCAA Tourney Thursday: Clemson Tigers (+) vs Arizona Wildcats @ 7:10 ET - Clemson is hot at the right time. The Tigers beat a solid New Mexico team and strong Baylor team to get here. I like what I have seen. Yes, Arizona is a tough team but this line is in the 7.5 range and looks like too much. Clemson's final 6 regular season losses were ALL by 7 or less points and, in fact, were by an average margin of defeat of just 3 points. Arizona lost 2 of 3 entering the Big Dance and then got a freebie by facing an outclassed Long Beach State in their first match-up. Though facing Dayton was then a tougher 2nd round match-up, note that the Flyers had 6 more field goal attempts in the game. Dayton was simply done in by an off-shooting night from downtown in that game. Note that Clemson has been hot from the field and has 4 guys averaging double digits in points so far in the tourney. Getting balanced scoring is key going up against a tough Arizona team and I like the fact that Chase Hunter has gotten particularly hot. His strong play at the guard position (15 or more points in 7 of last 9 games including 20+ so far in both tourney games) helps take some pressure off leading scorer PJ Hall. But Hall does combine with Schieffelin for solid frontcourt scoring while Hunter and Girard are getting it done in the backcourt. A balanced attack can hang tough with this Arizona team and the Tigers confidence is very high entering this match-up. It is not just coincidence that there are 4 ACC teams in the Sweet 16! At the same time, Arizona is the only team remaining from the Pac-12. Grab the points here! CLEMSON (+) |
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03-27-24 | Clippers v. 76ers +6 | Top | 108-107 | Win | 100 | 8 h 13 m | Show |
NBA Wednesday Philadelphia 76ers +6 vs Los Angeles Clippers @ 7:40 ET - I really want to take the money line here but the 6 points is certainly nice, added insurance but take a good look at this one because the SU trending is quite impressive! The Clippers are only 5-7 SU L12 games. Simply put, LA has just not been playing that well. This is especially true when you look at the teams they have beaten. They beat the Bulls twice but Chicago has a losing record this season. They beat the Blazers twice but Portland is a poor 19-53 this season. So the only other win must have been against a powerhouse, right? Nope, not at all. The other win was over a Rockets team that would not even make the play-in round of the post-season if the season ended today. All of this said, these struggling Clippers are now favored by a half-dozen points against a respectable Sixers team. Of course Philly is without Embiid and yes the Clips have revenge here for the loss to the 76ers in LA last week. However, this line is still far too high in my opinion. The 76ers are happy to be back home as they have played only two home games in the last 2 and 1/2 weeks and yes they won both games. Grab the points here as the value is with the home dog in this one. PHILADELPHIA +6 |
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03-27-24 | UNLV +5.5 v. Seton Hall | Top | 68-91 | Loss | -115 | 12 h 5 m | Show |
NIT Semi-Final Wednesday UNLV Runnin' Rebels +5.5 @ Seton Hall Pirates @ 7 ET - Certainly I respect the Pirates and, particularly at home, but this Rebels team is also strong and well-coached too - just like Seton Hall. What I particularly like about UNLV here is that they are on a 12-3 SU and 2 of the 3 losses were by just 3 points. Also, the 3 games included two losses to Nevada (NCAA Tourney team) and a loss to San Diego State (still alive in NCAA Tourney and facing UConn next). The point is that this Rebels team has been rock solid and is offering excellent underdog line value here. Remember they were 8-3 on the road this season. As solid as Seton Hall is, it took OT for them to get past an underachieving St Joseph's team in round one of this tourney. Also, the Pirates beat North Texas by 14 but the Mean Green had 5 more shots from the field. North Texas simply had an off shooting night. Give some credit to the Pirates defense of course but Seton Hall now faces a much tougher challenge here. Grab the underdog line value with a team that has played very well on the road this season. I like fading line moves too as this one has been moving toward the Pirates since the line came out. UNLV +5.5 |
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03-26-24 | Cincinnati +3.5 v. Indiana State | Top | 81-85 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 4 m | Show |
NIT Tuesday Cincinnati Bearcats +3.5 @ Indiana State Sycamores @ 9 ET - Look at the two NIT match-ups today and you will notice something very interesting about the difference in the lines on the two games. As long-time followers know, I am a contrarian. When people see something off and jump all over it you will often find me, if I am on the game, absolutely on the other side of the masses. So, in this case, notice that Ohio State is hosting Georgia and the Buckeyes are favored by 8.5 in that one and have the better overall record plus a home record of 15-4 facing a Bulldogs team with a road record of 5-6. Now look at this game. Indiana State has a much better overall record than Cincinnati plus the Sycamores are 15-1 at home while the Bearcats are 4-7 on the road and yet this line opened up at 2.5 in most shops. Sure enough Indiana State is up to a 3.5 point favorite in this one and, for me, it is go time on this one! Whey in the world would the Buckeyes be 8.5 point favorites over Georgia today but the Sycamores opened up as only a 2.5 favorite over the Bearcats when you consider the home / road dominating variances involved in each match-up? Exactly! Don't let this line fool you. Cincy is the play here. Keep in mind, the Bearcats played in the ultra tough Big 12 this season and they are 15-2 in non-conference games with the only two losses to Xavier and Dayton. The Musketeers also made the NIT and the Flyers made the NCAA Tourney. Cincy is a tough team battle-tested and the Sycamores are certainly solid but this line is set "funny" for a reason and I love fading the masses. Road team in an upset is my prediction BUT will grab the value of the points just in case. CINCINNATI +3.5 |
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03-25-24 | 76ers +9.5 v. Kings | Top | 96-108 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 22 m | Show |
NBA Monday Philadelphia 76ers +9.5 @ Sacramento Kings @ 10 ET - Yes, the Sixers are in a B2B spot but they have momentum on their side after knocking off the Clippers last night in LA. Also, they only had two players go big minutes in that game so this Philly team will not be as worn out as one might expect in a B2B. Additionally, Sacramento just got back from a trip back east. Yes, the Kings were off yesterday but they had a lot of travel including coming all the way back from Orlando. Also, if you look at the long-term trending of the Kings this season, they do not have a history of blowing teams out. They are only 18-15 SU last 33 games and many of those wins by a single digit margin. In fact, only 9 times in last 33 games have the Kings won the game by double digits. I like this hungry Sixers team in this spot to stay within the inflated number. They have the shooters to hit enough shots from outside to stay within striking distance of Sacramento throughout this game. PHILADELPHIA +9.5 |
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03-25-24 | IUPU Ft Wayne v. Tarleton State -5 | Top | 73-72 | Loss | -114 | 15 h 52 m | Show |
CIT Semi-Final: Monday Tarleton State Texans -5 vs IPFW Mastodons @ 7 ET - This is the match-up I wanted and so I am getting involved in this one with a best bet. IPFW was "okay" this season but they still finished in the bottom half of the Horizon League as they finished 7th in the 11-team league. The Mastodons are decently offensively but how well will their shots fall on the road here? Also, IPFW is not good defensively. The Texans, therefore, hold a big defensive edge in addition to also having the home court edge. Also, Tarleton State finished 2nd in the 11-team WAC and the team they finished behind was Grand Canyon. Yes, that same Grand Canyon team that just beat St Mary's in the NCAA Tourney plus would have also upset Alabama were it not for a horrific shooting effort including just 2 of 20 from three-point land! So the point is we have value here with Texans laying a very reasonable number at home in this one. They went 13-3 at home while IPFW went 9-7 on the road this season. Also, 9 of the 12 Mastodons losses this season were by at least 6 points and this one will be too! TARLETON STATE -5 |
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03-24-24 | Yale v. San Diego State OVER 128.5 | Top | 57-85 | Win | 100 | 16 h 44 m | Show |
NCAA Tourney Sunday OVER 128.5 in San Diego State Aztecs vs Yale Bulldogs @ 9:40 ET - While I certainly respect the Aztecs defense, I also respect a Yale team that seemingly can hang tough with most anyone. Remember early in the season they faced Gonzaga when the Bulldogs were #11 in the country and faced Kansas when the Jayhawks were #2 in the country. Those games each totaled at least 135 points and the Bulldogs scored an average of 65.5 ppg in those 2 games. San Diego State is favored by 5.5 points at the time of this write-up. So that puts this game in the 71 to 66 range which is nearly double digits above the total if the Bulldogs perform as they have against other strong teams. In fact, they also scored 65 against a Vermont team that made the tourney and, of course, just scored 78 against a #4 seed Auburn in their upset of the Tigers. This is a confident Ivy League club that can hang tough in this game. At the same time however, with all the talk about the Aztecs D, this San Diego State team can score quite well also. When they faced ranked opponents in the regular season - Utah State twice and Gonzaga once - the Aztecs averaged 84 ppg and won all 3 games! Now they just scored 69 games in beating UAB to advance to face the Bulldogs. Also this is the type of match-up (expected to be a rather tight margin late) that often results in late fouling and quick threes at the other end. Essentially some "scramble points" if needed. However, I expect a solid winner here without the "scramble points" as this one is destined for at least the 130s based on the above. OVER 128.5 in San Diego State |
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03-24-24 | Grand Canyon +6 v. Alabama | Top | 61-72 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 23 m | Show |
NCAA Sunday Grand Canyon Lopes +6.5 vs Alabama Crimson Tide @ 7:10 ET - It is unlikely that A & M tops Houston as a double digit dog today. That said, it would not surprise me if Tennessee is the last team standing from the SEC entering the Sweet 16. Yes, another upset win for Grand Canyon is not out of the question here but we will grab the points as added insurance just in case. The fact is that the SEC was over-rated this season and we have seen that play out time and time again in this tourney. Even though the Vols are still standing they are just 1-1 ATS in the tourney after barely sneaking by Texas last night. As for the Crimson Tide they had lost 4 of 6 games before knocking off Charleston to open up the tourney. Yes, they won by double digits but they allowed 96 points to a Coastal Athletic Association team! Conversely, Grand Canyon enters this game having won 6 straight and 30 of 34 this season. Though they come from a weaker conference, I like the fact the Lopes put up an average of 75 ppg in their 4 games versus respectable non-conference foes like San Francisco, South Carolina, San Diego State and now St Mary's to begin the tourney with an upset. Also, they allowed just 71 ppg in those 4 games and one has to have a little concern over Alabama's lack of D in their opening win! Yes, the Tide can score well but they have allowed an AVERAGE of 94 ppg last 11 games! There is nothing "average" about that and this Lopes team has proven they can compete with teams from stronger conferences. This goes to the wire and an outright upset would not shock me in the least! GRAND CANYON +6.5 |
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03-24-24 | Colorado +4 v. Marquette | Top | 77-81 | Push | 0 | 5 h 19 m | Show |
NCAA Tourney Sunday Colorado Buffaloes +4 vs Marquette Golden Eagles @ 12:10 ET - I am going to keep riding the Buffaloes. As I have stated in my recent write-ups, once they finally started winning road games their confidence sky-rocketed and they have carried that with them ever since they got on the late-season run following a much-needed road win. Colorado has never looked back and has now won 10 of 11 games. Now, of course, Marquette is a rock solid team. However, all the pressure is on them here as the #2 seed facing a #10 seed. Also, the Golden Eagles had lost 3 of 6 before the win over a #15 seed Western Kentucky team. It is certainly true those losses for Marquette were against top teams as it included #1 UConn and a ranked Creighton team as well. However, what I like about the Buffaloes is they have been so strong with shooting from all over the floor of late. They are playing with a ton of confidence and they are the stronger rebounding team. A big edge on the glass could also end up being the edge that decides this game. No points needed most likely but if the game is ultra tight late and swings the way of Marquette, the 4 points could come in handy. The Golden Eagles are known for being a solid shooting team but the Buffaloes are knocking down 3's nearly as well as any team in the country on the season. Also, Colorado is the better team at the free throw line too which can be a key in tight games when in tourney time like this especially. The points are quite generous considering all of the above. COLORADO +4 |
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03-23-24 | Oregon v. Creighton -4.5 | Top | 73-86 | Win | 100 | 16 h 44 m | Show |
Rotation #794: NCAA Tourney: Saturday Creighton Bluejays -4.5 vs Oregon Ducks @ 9:40 ET - As I mentioned in my pick on Oregon over South Carolina, the Ducks have a great head coach and they had a huge coaching advantage in that game. However, now they take on a Bluejays team that also has an excellent head coach. Both Dana Altman and Greg McDermott are veteran coaches with a helluva winning track record long-term. In fact, Altman used to coach at Creighton and was there for a long period from the mid-90s through 2010. So what does this match-up come down to? Well, there are big edges for Creighton in this one as they have a cohesive group of players that have multiple seasons of experience together. That pays off in tougher match-ups like this one. As for Oregon, they rely heavily on a trio of guys that include a freshman plus a senior that played his first 3 years at South Carolina. Now Couisnard is off the huge game versus his former team but again, he and Shelstad and Dante don't have quite the same level of cohesiveness that this Bluejays team has with their guys having all played together for multiple seasons. That creates a bond in big game situations that does make a big difference. I also like the rebounding edge going to Creighton in this match-up as well. The seeding for these tournaments is not easy and is often debated but the fact is they do, for the most part, a damn good job. That said, a #3 seed laying just 4.5 points to a #11 seed is quite a solid value. It is not a mistake as the Ducks are on everyone's radar right now after the Pac-12 Tourney run but, the point is, it has created value in the marketplace. Here we take advantage! CREIGHTON -4.5 |
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03-23-24 | Texas +6.5 v. Tennessee | Top | 58-62 | Win | 100 | 13 h 57 m | Show |
Rotation #791: NCAA Tourney: Saturday Texas Longhorns +6.5 vs Tennessee Volunteers @ 8 ET - Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes was the head coach at Texas for many years from '98 to 2015! That adds extra intrigue to an already intriguing match-up. The pressure this match-up is truly on the Volunteers as they are they higher seed and are expected by most to advance to the Sweet 16 (at the very least) this season. I love fading pressure-filled favorites that might be over-valued! Why would the Vols be over-valued a bit? Well the SEC has had a rough go of it in the tourney already. Auburn and Florida lost yesterday after Kentucky was one of 3 SEC teams that were beaten Thursday. The Wildcats were one of the biggest upsets thus far and they joined South Carolina and Mississippi State in exiting the tourney on the first day of it! This is contrary to the Big 12 which still has Baylor and Kansas and Houston and Iowa State as well as this Texas team still alive in the Big Dance. So one must remember that most of the Vols games the past few months, of course, have been against SEC competition which may not be as tough as some thought! When you look back at Tennessee non-conference action it includes losses to Tourney teams like Purdue and Kansas and North Carolina. Granted those are great teams but, the point is, do the Volunteers (from an over-rated SEC) really deserve to be favored by this much over a solid Texas team? In my opinion, absolutely not! Keep in mind, coach Barnes has a long history of his teams underachieving in March Madness. Of course they beat an outclassed Saint Peter's team to open things up but the Longhorns beat a solid Colorado State team by a double digit margin and held them to just 44 points. Look for this one to go down to the wire making the points invaluable. TEXAS +6.5 |
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03-23-24 | Kings +140 v. Magic | Top | 109-107 | Win | 140 | 10 h 19 m | Show |
NBA Saturday: Sacramento Kings Money Line +140 @ Orlando Magic @ 7 ET - Great spot to back the Kings off a loss and no points needed either in terms of the system in play for this one. The Kings are a perfect 6-0 SU the last 6 times they were off a loss in which they scored less than 110 points. That trend is in play here after Sacramento lost 109 to 102 at Washington. A loss to a bad Wizards team is an attention-getter for the Kings and I am sure they will respond big here. Yes, Orlando is on a hot streak and has been playing well. However, prior to the win over the Pelicans Thursday, the last 11 Magic wins had come against bad teams like Detroit (2), Charlotte (2), Toronto (2), Brooklyn (2), Washington and Utah. The Jazz are 29-41 and the combined record of those 5 Eastern Conference teams (the 5 worst in the conference) is 90-259. Yes, 90 wins and 259 losses! Now the Magic host a Kings team that is angry off a loss plus is 40-29 this season. Big difference in level of opponent here and I look for an upset win for the road dog in this one. SACRAMENTO +140 |
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03-23-24 | Washington State +7 v. Iowa State | Top | 56-67 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 7 m | Show |
Rotation #799: NCAA Tourney: Saturday Washington State Cougars +6.5 vs Iowa State Cyclones @ 6:10 ET - Lot of value with the points in this one. The Cougars are 25-9 SU this season. Washington State has seen 4 of last 5 losses come by 6 or less points. Since the calendar flipped the page to the year 2024, only one time have the Cougars lost by more than 6 points! As for Iowa State, they are a strong team from the tough Big 12. However, the Cyclones averaged 66.8 ppg last 9 games of the regular season including conference tourney. The Cougars averaged 74 ppg their last 8 games before losing to Colorado in a low-scoring grinder in the Pac-12 Tourney. The point is that Iowa State does have a solid defense but this Washington State offense has been consistent and they just do not get blown out in games. The Cougars defense is not that far behind that of Iowa State's and also the underdog holds a big edge in this one in the rebounding department. The Cougars are also 4-0 SU this season in games decided by 4 or less points so this team knows how to win tight games. I do think we could see an outright upset here but will grab the generous points just in case. WASHINGTON STATE +6.5 |
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03-22-24 | Grand Canyon v. St. Mary's OVER 131 | Top | 75-66 | Win | 100 | 17 h 57 m | Show |
NCAA Friday OVER 131 in St Mary's Gaels vs Grand Canyon Lopes @ 10:05 ET - Grand Canyon has quite a resume this season even though they come from a weaker conference. The Lopes scoring numbers are no fluke. This team can run and gun. They only had one OT game this season and that one was 78-78 in regulation so, the point is, their scoring average has not been overly inflated by OT games and this team is averaging 80 points per game on the season! Now of course they are not expected to get to that range facing a tough St Mary's team that is sound defensively, to say the least. However, Grand Canyon should certainly score quite well here. This is what I was referring to when I mention their "resume" or "body of work" this season. Note that the Lopes put up 76 on San Francisco, 68 on South Carolina and 79 on San Diego State! They won 2 of those 3 games and the lone loss was by just 7 points. 2 of those 3 teams made the Big Dance and the other made the NIT after a very solid season. The point is that Grand Canyon is no weakling even though they come from one of the weakest conferences in college basketball. The fact is that the Lopes have proven they can score on solid teams too. The trouble for them is they will not be able to stop St Mary's here. The Gaels are a solid West Coast Conference team that only had one OT game this season and they averaged 74 ppg on the year. They also have been red hot with wins in 18 of last 19 games! The Gaels averaged 81.5 ppg in their last 8 wins. They are as hot as ever on the offensive end and Grand Canyon has enough scoring production up and down the lineup that they will remain competitive here. The spread on this game is only about 5 points which tells you the odds makers expect a tighter game but this Lopes team is not going to hang around because of their defense it will be because they have solid offensive production. Grand Canyon has scored at least 67 points in 32 of their 33 games this season. St Mary's favored by 5 for a reason and that would put this total in the 140 range. 72 to 67 for example. I just can not see the Gaels failing to get to the 70 mark here and feel this spread is a rather small one for a reason. This one goes down to the wire which also means plenty of opportunity for late fouling as well as jacking up threes. OVER 131 in St Mary's |
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03-22-24 | TCU -3.5 v. Utah State | Top | 72-88 | Loss | -120 | 15 h 46 m | Show |
NCAA Friday TCU Horned Frogs -3.5 vs Utah State Aggies @ 9:55 ET - The Mountain West teams are already falling in this tourney. Utah State is no slouch for sure but TCU played in the brutal Big 12 this season and this battle-tested Horned Frogs hold the edge in terms of strength of schedule the way I see it. Also, note that the Aggies went only 3-5 against the other MWC teams that won 24 or more games this season - Colorado State, San Diego State, New Mexico and Nevada. Just like Texas knocked off Colorado State yesterday, this is another spot where a solid Big 12 team is going to knock off a MWC foe. Keep in mind, Nevada also lost yesterday to the #3 team in the Atlantic Ten. I am just as sold on this MWC team being as strong as some contend it is. At the same time there is no questioning the Big 12 was a powerhouse conference this season made even stronger with the additions of Houston and Cincinnati this season. The Horned Frogs just got hammered by a great Houston team by 15 to get knocked out of the Big 12 Tourney. But including 3-0 this season and dating back to last season, TCU is 4-0 L4 times they have entered a game off loss by at least a dozen point margin. By the way, all 4 of those wins by at least a dozen points and the line here on this one is available at 3.5 at the time of this posting. Lay it! TCU -3.5 |
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03-22-24 | Pelicans +136 v. Heat | Top | 111-88 | Win | 136 | 8 h 57 m | Show |
NBA New Orleans Pelicans +135 @ Miami Heat @ 8:10 ET - So the Pelicans are in a B2B and have an injury issue with Brandon Ingram being out. However, the Heat have issues too with Duncan Robinson and Kevin Love both out plus Bam Adebayo is questionable. With New Orleans off a loss last night at Orlando, they will be fired up about bouncing back here. The Pelicans are a perfect 3-0 L3 times when off a loss. New Orleans is also a perfect 3-0 L3 times when they are on the road and coming off a loss. Overall, the Pelicans had won 16 of 21 games prior to the loss to the Magic last night. The Heat are off a win at Cleveland but had lost 5 of 7 games before that and the two victories were against a Pistons team that is one of the league's worst. The home team is just 1-5 in Miami's last 6 games and the Heat are coming home off a lengthy road trip. Oftentimes that first game back is the toughest and teams come out a bit flat. Miami is 12-13 against Western Conference teams this season. New Orleans was 16-8 this season against Eastern Conference teams prior to the loss last night. You have an East-West dichotomy here plus the Pelicans are 8 games over .500 in road games this season while the Heat are just 2 games over .500 in home games this season. You can see why we have so much value here with the money line road dog. Grab it! No points needed. NEW ORLEANS +135 |
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03-22-24 | Colorado +1.5 v. Florida | Top | 102-100 | Win | 100 | 9 h 38 m | Show |
NCAA Friday Colorado Buffaloes +1.5 vs Florida Gators @ 4:30 ET - I have been riding the Buffaloes hot streak for awhile now and I will not stop now! We saw the SEC struggle yesterday as 3 teams already got knocked out including #3 Kentucky upset by a #14 seed! The only SEC winner yesterday was Tennessee and that was a #15 versus #2 mismatch. As for the Pac-12, they are rolling. Note that Utah also advanced in the NIT and here in the NCAA, Arizona and Washington State and Oregon all advanced. Colorado has won 9 of 10 games and the only loss was to the Ducks who have a great coach in Altman and know how to win at Tourney time. They showed that gain yesterday against South Carolina. So no shame in that one loss for the Buffaloes last 10 games and once this Buffs team started proving they can win away from home, their confidence level was boosted greatly. This team is truly starting to believe and is playing with a ton of confidence. That will lead the way again in this one and I look for Florida to struggle again on the defensive end. Yes, the Gators can put up big points but this Florida team has allowed at least 79 points in 10 of last 12 games. This is the time of year when defense really matters. I know the Gators offense is strong but their points against numbers leave a lot to be desired. As for the Buffaloes, they have allowed 58 points or less in 4 of last 5 games and that included solid foes like Boise State, Utah and Washington State. Both teams should score well here but in the end, this Colorado team certainly appears more capable of getting enough stops for the win. COLORADO +1.5 |
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03-22-24 | Northwestern +4 v. Florida Atlantic | Top | 77-65 | Win | 100 | 7 h 12 m | Show |
NCAA Friday Northwestern Wildcats +4 vs Florida Atlantic Owls @ 12:15 ET - These are two very good offenses but what I like about the Wildcats here is they actually play defense quite well for extended stretches while the Owls almost never do. Additionally we have 4 points to work with here too. I feel this is a fantastic value for grabbing Northwestern and the points. The Wildcats enter this one having won 6 of 10 games. In those 10 games they had one high-scoring loss to Iowa 87-80 (one outlier) but allowed an average of only 64 points in the other 9 games! Conversely, FAU is 5-3 L8 games and there was no outlier as they allowed 77 points in these 8 games and consistently allowed big points. In a win or go home game in the NCAA Tourney against two teams most experts view as equal, I am happy to grab the better defensive team and the 4 points! Also, the last two losses for Florida Atlantic were to a Memphis team that lost 8 of 15 games to wrap the season and also to a Temple team that went 5-13 in conference action this season. Northwestern's last 3 losses were to Iowa, Michigan State and Wisconsin! All 3 of those are Big Dance teams and the Hawkeyes and Spartans advance already with wins yesterday while the Badgers are favored to win today on Friday as well. All signs above are pointing to the fact that the Owls are over-valued here and the Wildcats are undervalued! I will gladly take the generous points here as added insurance though I am making this wager expecting an outright underdog upset win. NORTHWESTERN +4 |
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03-21-24 | NC State v. Texas Tech -4.5 | Top | 80-67 | Loss | -120 | 16 h 39 m | Show |
NCAA Thursday Texas Tech Red Raiders (-) vs NC State Wolfpack @ 9:40 ET - Give credit where credit is due and NC State had a helluva run through the ACC Tourney. However, they were fortunate to force OT against a late-game mistake-prone Virginia team. Then they beat rival North Carolina despite the Tar Heels having 16 more shot attempts from the field in that game. Also, the Pack made 6 of 8 threes while UNC took 30 threes but made only 8 of them! Again, give the Wolfpack credit but the fact remains both the Cavaliers and Heels played a role in giving victories away in each game. The result is line value here. NC State is a little overvalued now and Texas Tech, knocked out the Big 12 Tourney by Houston (one of the nations best), is now undervalued as a result. The Red Raiders had a better regular season than NC State but the Wolfpack got hot in the Tourney. This is a new tourney now however! Though Texas Tech has a new coach this season in Grant McCasland, he has a 375-131 career coaching record and has had success every step of the way no matter where he has been and what level the program was. Junior College, Division II and now Division 1 for the past 8 seasons. McCasland is a winner. Kevin Keatts has been solid for NC State but Keatts is 0-4 SU all time in NCAA tournament action - twice with NC St and twice with UNC Wilmington. 11 of 14 Wolfpack SU losses have been by at least 4 points this season! 19 of 23 Red Raiders wins have been by 6 or more points this season. Lay it! TEXAS TECH -4.5 |
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03-21-24 | Pelicans v. Magic +120 | Top | 106-121 | Win | 120 | 9 h 38 m | Show |
NBA Thursday Orlando Magic +120 vs New Orleans Pelicans @ 7:10 ET - The Pelicans are a short road favorite here and I understand the line but this has opened up a great home dog opportunity I will not pass up. Orlando was a .500 team in late January! They have since gone 17-5! Also, the Magic have won 7 of last 8 home games. As for the Pelicans, I have plenty of respect for them and they have been hot also. However, New Orleans - with very few exceptions - has struggled on the road in most match-ups when facing winning and healthy teams. Orlando is a winning team and is healthy right now and they are playing well. Pelicans have road losses to the Mavericks, Bucks, Celtics, Nuggets, Lakers and Pacers since the calendar flipped the page to 2024. How do the Magic compare to the blended home records of those teams? Well Orlando has 24 home wins this season and those 6 teams have an average of 25.5 home wins this season. You see my point? The Magic at home and healthy are right within range of those teams that the Pelicans have losses to the last couple months when traveling. I am grabbing the home dog value here. OLRANDO +120 |
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03-21-24 | Colorado State v. Texas -2 | Top | 44-56 | Win | 100 | 12 h 21 m | Show |
NCAA Thursday Texas Longhorns -2 vs Colorado State Rams @ 6:50 ET - For whatever reason, Virginia was not ready when they faced Colorado State. It was an embarrassment and the Cavaliers offense was pathetic and they missed the last 15 field goal attempts they took in the first half of that game. That was a 1st half in which they ended up scoring just 14 points. That is an embarrassment and while some credit goes to the Rams, the ugly margin of that game had a lot to do with a Cavs team that was ill-prepared. That is not happening again here. Now Colorado State faces a Longhorns team that will be ready and that plays in one of the toughest conferences in the land. The Big 12 has 6 Top 25 teams and the MWC has 2. The Mountain West is a solid conference but this goes to show how the markets can sometimes get a big misaligned on a game and that is the situation we have here in my opinion. The Longhorns off a tough tight loss to Kansas State in the Big 12 Tourney and UT is 9-2 SU this season when they are off a loss. As for Colorado State, they just beat a Cavaliers team that gave an embarrassing effort. Prior to that they did have a nice win over a solid Nevada team but went 3-4 in their other 7 games since the 21st of February. Those 3 wins were against 3 of the bottom-feeders in MWC - Wyoming, San Jose State and Air Force. Those 3 teams went a combined 12-42 in the MWC this season. The Rams are a solid team...but they are not as strong as the Longhorns! This is a HUGE line VALUE! Lay the bargain number here! TEXAS -2 |
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03-21-24 | Oregon +1.5 v. South Carolina | Top | 87-73 | Win | 100 | 12 h 32 m | Show |
NCAA Thursday: Oregon Ducks +1.5 -120/-125 or Pick'em -110 vs South Carolina Gamecocks @ 4 ET - Take a look at the other 11 vs 6 match-ups on the card today. The 6 seed is favored solidly in each one with Texas Tech -5 and BYU -9.5 so the odds makers must be crazy here with this line near a pick'em, right? Of course not! This game is priced atypical to an 11 seed vs 6 seed match-up with good reason. For starters, the only loss that red hot Colorado has in last 10 games was to this Oregon team in the Pac-12 Championship. That is the same Buffaloes team that just knocked off a solid Boise State last night in the First Four to advance. I know South Carolina just got embarrassed by Auburn in the SEC Tourney and would like to respond here. However, the Gamecocks also got drilled by Auburn in the regular season plus lost AT HOME to Tennessee in the regular season plus got embarrassed at Alabama too. Those are 3 of the best teams in the SEC so against strong teams, South Carolina has had some major slip-ups with 3 losses ALL by 27 or more points! That is the sign of a soft team when you can get beat that bad. I am hearing the talk that now SC is playing with a chip on their shoulder here. I don't care. They are playing a tough Ducks team and a chip on your shoulder is not what wins games. This is the first time the Gamecocks have been in the tourney since 2017. Oregon did lose both regular season games with Arizona this season but then knocked them out in the Conference Tourney. Also, same thing with how their season against Colorado went. They also split with Washington State and Utah which are the other 20+ win teams from the Pac-12. The Ducks have had good post-season success in terms of advancing whether NCAA or NIT. Also if you had to pick a coach for your team in College Hoops would you rather have Dana Altman (27 straight winning seasons!) or Lamont Paris (3 ugly seasons in 6 in his career)? Altman is one of the winningest active coaches in NCAA basketball and this is a mismatch in the coaching department in my opinion and yes the Ducks have the talent on the floor to match South Carolina. Don't let this line fool you! OREGON +1.5 -120/-125 or Pick'em -110 |
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03-21-24 | Akron +12.5 v. Creighton | Top | 60-77 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 49 m | Show |
Rotation #739: NCAA Thursday Akron Zips +12.5 vs Creighton Bluejays @ 1:30 ET - Akron undervalued here and Creighton overpriced in my opinion. The Zips come from a weaker conference and do have 10 losses on the season. However, this is a solid team defensively and I expect the Bluejays to struggle to truly pull away in this game as a result. Note that Akron had only two blowout losses in their 10 defeats this season. The other 8 losses were all by a single digit margin and, in fact, by an average margin of just 3.6 points per game! Creighton, of course, is the stronger team and from the better conference. However, another key with the Bluejays year in and year out is they tend to shoot much better at home. Of course this is a neutral site game and note that Creighton blew away the weakling Hoyas and Blue Demons at Georgetown and DePaul, respectively but look at their other last 10 games away from home. The Jays went just 4-6 SU in those 10 games and also 3 of the 4 wins were by an average margin of just 4 points! This game is going to be a lot closer than you might be expect for a 14 seed vs 3 seed match-up! Groce is a solid head coach and was at Illinois in the Big Ten before coming to Akron. He has already enjoyed great success with the Zips. They were also in the Big Dance two years ago as a 13 seed and so they faced a 4 seed. They lost that game by just 4 points to a UCLA team that went on to the Sweet 16. I just can not envision a blowout here and am confidently grabbing the big points in this one. AKRON +12.5 |
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03-20-24 | 76ers +8.5 v. Suns | Top | 102-115 | Loss | -100 | 19 h 53 m | Show |
NBA Wednesday Philadelphia 76ers +8.5 @ Phoenix Suns @ 10:10 ET - If you look at the board tonight there are 8 games and only 3 of them are match-ups in which both of the teams have a winning record. The Heat / Cavs appears to be an even match-up and Cleveland is favored by about their home court edge. Makes sense. The Celtics are a decent sized favorite over the Bucks but Boston is an insane 31-3 at home this season so that line makes sense as well. This Philly / Phoenix game is the outlier in my opinion. The Suns just have not been playing well enough to justify this large of a line. The Sixers, even while dealing with injuries, remain very scrappy and they have made some changes in their lineup/playing rotation of late that are already starting to pay dividends. That said, the 8.5 points here appears to be on the high side. The Suns have won just 6 of 13 games and the average margin of victory in the 6 wins, not including OT points, was just 6.5 points. Phoenix just has NOT been blowing teams away of late. The Sixers are just 5-5 L10 games but 4 of the 5 losses by a single digit margin! Don't be surprised when this one goes down to the wire. PHILADELPHIA +8.5 |
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03-20-24 | Colorado -2.5 v. Boise State | Top | 60-53 | Win | 100 | 16 h 11 m | Show |
Rotation #703: NCAA First Four Colorado Buffaloes -2.5 vs Boise State Broncos @ 9:10 ET - The Mountain West is solid but the Pac-12 is even tougher. I have plenty of respect for the Broncos but the Buffaloes really seemed to turn their season a dime when they finally figured out how to win away from home. Once they did that their confidence level exploded and they are not a different team. Yes they bowed out of the conference tourney when they lost to Oregon but the Ducks are a strong team. As solid as Boise State is, they lost all 3 HOME games against the other 3 teams that finished along with them in the top 4 of the MWC. The point is, if you can't win at home against the best teams in your conference, how can you expected to win in a neutral site game against an equally strong (if not stronger) Pac-12 team playing its best basketball of the season? Note that the Buffaloes won 3 of the 4 home games against the other 20+ win teams in their conference. The Buffs had won 8 straight games before the Ducks beat them by 7 in the Pac-12 Tourney final. Note that Colorado lost the turnover battle 13 to 3 in that game and were outscored 23 to 0 in terms of points off turnovers! Given that it is amazing they only lost the game by 7. They will clean things up again for this one and when they play clean basketball, they have been tough to beat for many weeks now. They get this win and cover the small number. COLORADO -2.5 |
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03-20-24 | San Francisco +6 v. Cincinnati | Top | 72-73 | Win | 100 | 17 h 0 m | Show |
Rotation #715: NIT Tourney: Wednesday San Francisco Dons +6 @ Cincinnati Bearcats @ 9 ET - These Bearcats started the season 12-2 but went 8-12 from then until now! The Dons have as many wins in just 12 games as the Cats had in those 20 games. Indeed, San Francisco is on an 8-4 run and the kicker is that one loss was to a 20-win Santa Clara team and the other 3 losses were against ranked teams - St Mary's and Gonzaga! This SF team is a solid shooting team that plays well on the defensive end. The Bearcats will be in a war here just to win this game let alone cover the spread. That said, I love the points here as Cincy's most recent wins included against a Kansas team that was without the two top scorers in the Big 12! Also, Cats won against Kansas State but were down in that game with just 10 seconds to go when they hit the game winner in the 1-point win. The other two wins in the past 4 weeks were against a West Virginia team that went 9-23 overall and 4-14 in Big 12 action. This Bearcats team is over-rated in this spot and the Dons having to travel to Cincinnati for this game is no big deal when they have had so much time off to prepare for this game! Grab the generous points. SAN FRANCISCO +6 |
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03-20-24 | Grambling State v. Montana State -3.5 | Top | 88-81 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 30 m | Show |
Rotation #702: NCAA First Four Montana State Bobcats -3.5 vs Grambling State Tigers @ 6:40 ET - This is essentially a play based on conference strength. The fact is that the SWAC that Grambling hails from is absolutely the worst conference in Division 1 basketball. The Big Sky is certainly not a big conference but it is a much stronger conference than the SWAC. That said, the fact the Bobcats have a much stronger offense than the Tigers plus the fact that they faced a tougher overall schedule plus the fact that Grambling is in the Big Dance for the first time ever...it all adds up to a solid play on the favorite in this one! We are getting some line value here because people see the Cats were just a .500 team in the regular season and finished only 5th in their conference. However, Grambling finished first in the worst conference in Division 1. Lay the small number here with confidence. MONTANA STATE -3.5 |
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03-19-24 | Nuggets v. Wolves +7.5 | Top | 115-112 | Win | 100 | 17 h 41 m | Show |
NBA Tuesday Minnesota Timberwolves (+) vs Denver Nuggets @ 9 ET - Yes the Timberwolves have a cluster of injuries at the big man position. However, the last time these teams met Jokic had a solid game for the Nuggets and yet the Wolves still won the game by 22 points. Outside of Jokic, the Nuggets mostly play a "small ball" lineup which is the same type of lineup Minny will be playing here because of injuries to their bigs. So, the point is that Jokic will again "get his" in this game but I don't see that translating to a huge road win here. Minny is tough at home and this is a key divisional battle and they will not just "lay down" here because they are without Towns and Gobert. In fact, you might even see a more feisty effort from the Wolves here as a result! Look for Minnesota to be aggressive here as it is the wounded dog that often bites the hardest. This is just too many points to give the Timberwolves when at home and hosting the defending champs and a division rival. Playing their first home game in two weeks, Minnesota is absolutely going to make the most of it here! They are getting as many as 7.5 points here as of very early game day morning! We'll take it! MINNESOTA (+) |
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03-19-24 | Colorado State v. Virginia +3 | Top | 67-42 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 46 m | Show |
Rotation #672: NCAA Tuesday Virginia Cavaliers (+) vs Colorado State Rams @ 9:10 ET - Give me the 3 points here. Maybe I have a bit of the old "East Coast bias" but I have seen others that are unbiased do have the ACC as a significantly stronger conference than the Mountain West. Note that the only two teams that Virginia finished behind in the final ACC standings were North Carolina and Duke. Those are two teams rank in the top dozen teams in the nation. Also, the team that won the ACC Tourney (NC State) is a team Virginia should have beaten but inexplicably made a couple key mistakes late that allowed the Wolfpack to tie it up and force OT. It was a gut-wrenching loss but also the Cavs can't wait to get back on the floor to make up for that here. The fact NC State then went and upset North Carolina in much easier fashion after they should have lost outright to Virginia also says a lot. This Cavs team is very well coached and annually has one of the best defenses in the nation. Colorado State is certainly a solid team but they are over-rated here. The top teams in the MWC are only in the #20 to #25 positions in the nation. Also, the Rams finished tied for 6th in the MWC while the Cavaliers were 3rd in the ACC! The Cavaliers play ugly basketball so a lot of guys don't like them. However, this time of year, that ugly defensive style can play hell with opponents and I am grabbing the underdog line value here with an angry Cavs team that is still pissed from that inexcusable loss to NC State. They will not be denied here in my opinion but grab the points for added insurance. VIRGINIA (+) |
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03-19-24 | Boston College v. Providence -3 | Top | 62-57 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 16 m | Show |
Rotation #676: NIT Tuesday Providence Friars (-) vs Boston College Eagles @ 7 ET - Yes the Friars are expected to be without leading scorer Carter for this one but this line has fallen too low in my opinion. It is down to a -3 and, even without Carter, the Friars at home are stronger than these Eagles. Also, I feel Providence is one of a handful of teams that is out to prove the Big East was robbed in terms of only 3 Big East teams making the Big Dance. The Friars are hungry to prove they were one of the teams wronged and I expect a very strong performance here at home. Note that is what not that long ago that Boston College had just been obliterated by Pittsburgh and then sat at 15-14 on the season and just 6-12 in ACC games! I know the Eagles then won 4 straight, including 2 in the ACC tourney, before bowing out against Virginia. However, other than the impressive over Clemson, the other 3 wins were against a horrible Louisville team that finished 3-17 in ACC action and a Miami team that slumped badly and lost 10 straight games to the end the season. The point is the Eagles had a helluva great game against the Tigers but I am not sold on a team whose other recent wins were against bad teams considering they were also just 6-12 against conference opposition not too long ago. This Friars team had won 6 of 3 before a loss to Marquette in the Big East tourney and 3 of their last 4 losses were against the Golden Eagles and UConn - both of whom are in the Big Dance of course. Watch the Friars rise up here, even without Carter. PROVIDENCE (-) |
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03-19-24 | Wagner +3.5 v. Howard | Top | 71-68 | Win | 100 | 13 h 18 m | Show |
Rotation #669: NCAA Tuesday Wagner Seahawks (+) vs Howard Bison @ 6:40 ET - Give me the 3.5 points here. If you watch the talking heads speak about this game or read preview articles you will see many people quoted about Wagner having a 7-man rotation and being short-handed because they are down two key players. Guess what? They played nearly the entirety of the season without those two players. Those two players played a combined 12 games - so an average of 6 games out of 31 on the season. In other words, this is 100% a NON-factor here. Now it would be a factor later in the tourney but there is no "later in the tourney" for either one of these teams. Whether Wagner or Howard advances either one will get blasted by North Carolina Thursday. However, I do like Wagner to advance as they ride the positive momentum of their conference tourney run. Also, most rankings do give a slight edge to the NEC over the MEAC in terms of conference power rankings. I personally feel the edge is bigger. The NEC is a little more significantly stronger than the MEAC in my opinion. I am well aware that Wagner had a sub-par regular season but they had to beat the top 3 teams in their conference (36-12 combined NEC record!) to get here! As for Howard, they had a ridiculous 3-point shooting effort in beating top seeded Norfolk State in their conference tourney but had the added benefit of their other two games against teams with a combined 13-15 conf record and overall 26-38 record. If they had faced a tougher team after upsetting Norfolk State they would have likely lost. Wagner thinks they are invincible right now. That makes for a dangerous dog. The way these two teams are playing right now, Howard is absolutely no better than Wagner. Also, the Seahawks are allowing just 54 ppg last 4 games. The Bison allowing 71 ppg L4 games. The Hawks stay hot! WAGNER (+) |
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03-18-24 | Knicks +165 v. Warriors | Top | 119-112 | Win | 165 | 17 h 56 m | Show |
NBA Monday New York Knicks +165 @ Golden State Warriors @ 10 ET - Revenge game for the Knicks as they just at home to the Warriors less than 3 weeks ago. New York has very quietly won 3 straight and 5 of 7 games! They also catch Golden State off a big win over the Lakers too. Prior to that victory the Warriors had lost 3 of 4 and their only win was against a horrible Spurs team - and they also lost to San Antonio in that stretch too! Also, GS actually has lost 3 of last 4 home games so I feel we have exceptional line value with getting the Knicks on the money line at a solid comeback price! New York has been playing great defense and has allowed an average of only 83 ppg last 5 games! Golden State has allowed 116.8 ppg last 5 games! HUGE difference. Now, of course, the Warriors are the better team offensively but we are getting to the time of year when teams win games with defense and I like the Knicks in a revenge spot and catching GS off a key divisional win. No points needed. Knicks win outright. NEW YORK KNICKS +165 |
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03-18-24 | Heat v. 76ers -2 | Top | 91-98 | Win | 100 | 14 h 26 m | Show |
NBA Monday Philadelphia 76ers -2 vs Miami Heat @ 7:40 ET - The 76ers will take advantage of a Heat team dealing with a myriad of injuries right now. Yes, Philly is still without Joel Embiid but he is back practicing with the team and spirts are up for the Sixers team right now as they know he'll be back sooner rather than the later. Even without Embiid, the Sixers are the overall healthier club in this match-up plus they are at home. Note that Miami is only 4-5 L9 games and here is the kicker to that! One of the wins was against a slumping Jazz team that has lost 12 of 15 games. The other THREE WINS were against a Pistons team that is one of the worst in the league. Beating those teams and winning AT Philly are vastly different things! Even a wounded Sixers team is far superior to the Pistons and the current version of the Jazz. That said, the home team should win this in solid fashion as they take advantage a Heat team that is dealing with too many banged up guys right now. PHILADELPHIA -2 |
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03-17-24 | Nets +106 v. Spurs | Top | 115-122 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 23 m | Show |
NBA Sunday Brooklyn Nets +105 @ San Antonio Spurs @ 7:10 ET in Austin, TX - The Spurs are in Austin again tonight rather than home in San Antonio. They are trying to expand their fan base with this and have done it the last two years but it is not their true home and takes away some of the typical home court edge an NBA team would have. Overall San Antonio is one of the worst teams in the league. The Nets have also struggled but they are still a better team than the Spurs. One way to see this is that both team have struggled against winning teams as you would expect. But the Nets (15-11 SU) are much better than the Spurs (7-17 SU) when facing teams with a losing record. Look for Brooklyn to again take advantage of facing a lesser foe tonight. The Nets are off B2B losses but this followed wins in 5 of last 9 games. Conversely, San Antonio has not shown any true signs of life like that. The Spurs have just 4 wins in last 21 games. San Antonio is already thinking ahead to next season. The Nets are running short on time but Atlanta keeps losing so the Nets still have a shot at the #10 seed and a chance to at least get into the play-in portion of the NBA post-season. To stay alive however they must have games like this. As they've done frequently this season, they will take advantage of facing a lesser foe here. BROOKLYN +105 |
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03-17-24 | Wisconsin v. Illinois -3 | Top | 87-93 | Win | 100 | 6 h 39 m | Show |
CBB Sunday Illinois Illini -3 or -3.5 vs Wisconsin Badgers @ 3:30 ET - Badgers fought hard and won in OT versus the Boilermakers yesterday as they got the big upset win over Purdue. Their top 3 scorers in yesterday's win (71% of the points) played an average of 37 minutes as the game went to OT also. Now playing again today and having battled so hard to make it this far, this is the game where the juice runs out for Wisconsin. Their 3-point shooting was so hot but keeps cooling off game by game as their legs are starting to get tired. Purdue did not shoot as well as usual yesterday and also lost the turnover battle badly. Give some credit to the Badgers for sure but the Boilers caused their own demise as well. Don't look for Illinois to be so generous! This Illini team gets to the foul line well and Wisconsin had all kinds of foul trouble versus Purdue yesterday. Hats off to the Badgers for still being able to grind out the win but their big run ends here. The Illini create match-up problems with guys like Damask and Shannon just like they did in the recent regular season meeting. Getting this line in the -3 range is a great value. ILLINOIS -3 or -3.5 |
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03-17-24 | Temple +7.5 v. UABÂ | Top | 69-85 | Loss | -120 | 5 h 28 m | Show |
CBB Sunday Temple Owls +7.5 vs UAB Blazers @ 3:15 ET - These teams just met before the conference tourney started and Temple was embarrassed in Philly as the Blazers scored 100 points! UAB shot a ridiculous 61% from the field including 56% from 3-point land! Teams don't forget about home losses like that. The Owls have since won 5 straight games and just knocked off two of the top three teams in the conference as they beat Florida Atlantic and Charlotte. Temple underachieved in the regular season - to say the least - but they are truly battling hard now and have jelled as a team at the perfect time of year - mid-March! I am not saying they get the outright win here but I do expect them to have another very strong game and that should be good enough for at least the cover here! They have allowed just 62 ppg in their 4 games in this tourney so far. UAB has allowed 78 ppg in their last 8 games. The Blazers are the stronger overall team but the Owls are playing confident defensive-minded basketball right now and this game should go down to the wire. Grab the generous points and this one has upset potential as well. TEMPLE +7.5 |
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03-16-24 | Knicks +145 v. Kings | Top | 98-91 | Win | 145 | 9 h 59 m | Show |
NBA Saturday New York Knicks Money Line +145 @ Sacramento Kings @ 10:10 ET - Home court is nothing special for Sacramento. The Kings are off B2B home wins but this followed losing 9 of last 16 home games! In fact, Sacramento has not won more than 2 straight home games since mid-December! The Knicks are a live dog here! Their defense has been fantastic for an extended stretch now and so you have the defensive edge here with New York. Also, while Knicks are off a win over a bad Portland team, the Kings are off big wins over the Bucks and the division rival Lakers. Sacramento might be a little flat here the way I see it. The Knicks have allowed an average of just 81 points last 4 games. Another interesting thing here is New York is off B2B wins and they have been in this spot 6 times this season and 5 of the 6 times their streak extended to 3 games and many much more. Don't be surprised if this pattern continues and another win streak is building for the Knicks. NEW YORK +145 |
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03-16-24 | NC State v. North Carolina -9 | Top | 84-76 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 0 m | Show |
Rotation #634: CBB Saturday North Carolina Tar Heels -9 vs NC State Wolfpack @ 8:30 ET - Give the Wolfpack plenty of credit of course as a win is a win and they fought hard yesterday. However, it took some late mistakes from Virginia including a key turnover and then a bank-shot 3 at the buzzer to even force OT in their eventual win over the Cavaliers. I also expect the Wolfpack to be worn out here. This is going to be their 6th game in 8 days! Conversely, North Carolina is playing just its 3rd game in 7 days! Not only is this a huge rest edge for the Tar Heels, they are absolutely the superior team in all facets of the game. I do not often lay big points in spread sports but there are exceptions. In this case, the rest factor plus the talent factor are hugely in favor of UNC. Also, the Wolfpack went just 9-11 in ACC games this season while the Tar Heels went 17-3. While 9 points may seem like a lot, half of NC State's losses this season were by 9 or more points. Given that plus the fact they are facing one of the top teams in the nation (and a rival that won't hold back given the chance to rout) and the fact they are very tired after all the basketball over the past week, this one gets ugly and UNC pulls away for blowout win by 15+ points. NORTH CAROLINA -9 |
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03-16-24 | Wisconsin v. Purdue -6 | Top | 76-75 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 42 m | Show |
Rotation #610: CBB Saturday Purdue Boilermakers -6 vs Wisconsin Badgers @ 1 ET - Live by the three, die by the three. Today is the day Wisconsin's Big Ten Tourney run dies. 3rd game in 3 days. The legs start to give out. That is very important in 3 point shooting. The Badgers have been ridiculous from three point land in each of their first two games in the tourney. Now they face a Purdue team that shut them down from downtown in each of their two meetings this season. I also like the fact that the Boilermakers faced a tough Spartans team yesterday. Gutting out a gutsy win over a Tom Izzo-coached team is never easy come tourney time. Keep in mind the Badgers played a struggling Maryland team and then Northwestern so far in this tourney. I know the Wildcats finished ahead of Michigan State this season in the Big Ten but when you factor in the Tom Izzo effect, the Boilers arguably faced the tougher match-up yesterday. Give credit to the Badgers for a solid run but I could see their 3-point shooting really drop off here (just like the regular season meetings) especially with some weary legs. The Boilers have a rest edge and they are fully focused on becoming the first team in 24 years to win both the Big Ten regular season title and Big Ten tourney in the same season. Look for big man Zach Edey to have another huge game and the fact their largest deficit was only 1 point and they led by as many as 12 points yesterday has led to value here considering they only won the game by 5 points. That is keeping this line a little low and I look for the Boilers to roll by double digits given all of the above. PURDUE -6Â |
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03-15-24 | Colorado -1.5 v. Washington State | Top | 58-52 | Win | 100 | 13 h 38 m | Show |
Rotation #857: CBB Friday Colorado Buffaloes -1.5 -115 or money line -130 vs Washington State Cougars @ 10:30 ET in Pac-12 Tourney at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV - Love the line movement on this one. Colorado opened favored by about 2.5 then came down to 1.5 and now appears headed back up. First off, why were the Buffaloes favored in the first place even though Washington State is ranked and the Buffaloes are unranked? Exactly! Odds makers know! Why did the line come down? Sharps wanted to move it down! Why is it now going back up? Sharps took advantage of the lower number and the bigger bets are starting to come in. In addition to all these betting and market factors, I also like Colorado here because they are playing their best basketball of the season at the right time. The Buffaloes have won 7 straight games! The Cougars have two recent losses and they were to Pac-12 teams that finished the regular season with a combined 17-23 record in conference games! Colorado is the better team offensively including at the free throw line. That could be key in a projected tighter game. Though this game may indeed be tight I just do not see the Buffaloes being denied here. Colorado playing with such confidence right now. The Buffs were tested yesterday by a solid Utah team while the Cougars took advantage of facing an inconsistent Stanford team that ended up finishing their year on a 3-9 run. Don't let this line fool you. The Buffaloes are favored with good reasoning here as noted above. COLORADO -1.5 -115 or money line -130 |
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03-15-24 | Hawks v. Jazz +125 | Top | 122-124 | Win | 125 | 9 h 46 m | Show |
NBA Friday 10* Top Play Utah Jazz +125 vs Atlanta Hawks @ 9:40 ET - Good home dog value here and no points needed the way I see it. Utah 19-13 at home this season while the Hawks road record is the exact opposite of that this season. Of course the Hawks are also without Trae Young now but they also have additional injury issues entering this one. Utah will be without Markanen again but, prior to a loss to an elite Boston team, the Jazz had won 2 of last 3 home games and the only loss was by just 2 points. Considering the fact that Atlanta is 3-7 SU last 10 road games and Bogdanovic off an ugly game as he is dealing with an illness and is questionable and Trae Young is still out too, the Hawks are a bit over-valued here. Atlanta just looked right past Portland and lost and the same thing could happen here as they underestimate another team as they look forward to their trip to LA to play the Lakers and Clippers plus then they have a tough Suns team next. I expect another sub-par effort from the wounded Hawks here. In their last game Murray had 40 points and no one else topped 13 points. That is not a good sign of where this Atlanta team is right now. The Jazz, though Clarkson won't play tonight, had Clarkson and 2 others all score at least 20 points in their loss to the Celtics. The Jazz are a little bit more of a balanced team and they are at home and they are offering plus money on the money line. I'll take it! UTAH +125 |
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03-15-24 | Providence +5 v. Marquette | Top | 68-79 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 38 m | Show |
Rotation #841: CBB Friday: Providence Friars +5 vs Marquette Golden Eagles @ 8 ET in Big East Tourney at Madison Square Garden - The Friars are off a great win over Creighton yesterday after an easy win over a horrible Georgetown team Wednesday. Yes it is a 3rd game in 3 days for Providence but they do catch Marquette off an intense physical and emotional grinder of a win over Villanova yesterday that did require OT. That said, this one sets up well for an upset. Will grab the points here just in case but the Friars enter this game with a lot of confidence and they actually had 70 shots from the field yesterday compared to just 58 for the Bluejays. In other words, the win was not a fluke and they took great care of the ball as well and that had an edge in the turnover department for the Friars as well. Providence has won 6 of 9 games and Marquette is at a disadvantage in the rebounding department also. Prior to yesterday's OT win over Villanova, the Golden Eagles were on a 6-6 run in games played away from home. Also, the only 2 wins that were blowout wins were against DePaul and Georgetown - the two worst teams in the Big East. The other 4 wins were by an average margin of 4.5 ppg an none of those wins by more than 6 points. Don't be surprised if this one goes to the wire and, though I expect an outright upset, we'll grab the points just in case the Friars fall a bucket or so short. PROVIDENCE +5 |
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03-14-24 | Utah v. Colorado -3.5 | Top | 58-72 | Win | 100 | 12 h 45 m | Show |
Rotation #782: CBB Thursday Colorado Buffaloes -3.5 vs Utah Utes @ 11:30 ET - Excellent line value here as the Buffaloes have won 6 in a row and have the rest edge here too as they have been off for a few days while the Utes were in action yesterday. Utah, prior to yesterday's win had lost 8 of 12 games and though they beat the Buffaloes by 5 earlier this season they also lost at Colorado by 24 in the rematch. This Buffs team playing with a lot of confidence right now and has all the key edges going in their favor here. Utah started the season 11-2 but then went 7-11 the rest of the way before this conference tourney. Colorado, on the other hand, has won 11 of 15 games since starting the season 11-5. Two teams that truly have been trending in opposite directions. Also, the Buffaloes finally got the much needed confidence boost by winning some road games. They needed that and this will also help them in his neutral site game in Vegas. COLORADO -3.5 |
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03-14-24 | Knicks v. Blazers +10.5 | Top | 105-93 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 5 m | Show |
NBA Thursday Portland Trail Blazers +10.5 vs New York Knicks @ 10 ET - Of course the Knicks should win this game SU but I don't see them winning this in a complete blowout. This is their first game on this west coast swing after playing 4 straight home games. Also, the tougher games on this road trip are up next with facing the Kings, Warriors and Nuggets. I just can't see New York being too excited nor too focused on facing this Blazers team they already beat handily two months ago in New York! That said, this spot could be a bit tricky for the Knicks. The Trail Blazers have gone 4-4 SU L8 games. Granted, the wins were against teams that are not on the level of this New York team. However, just getting some SU wins is a confidence boost for a Blazers team having a tough season. Also, some of the players they are missing are close to coming back as well. That is also a positive in terms of creating good vibes and positive energy for the team. I look for them to put up a strong fight on their home floor here and this game will be decided by single digits. PORTLAND +10.5 |
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03-14-24 | Boston College v. Virginia -4.5 | Top | 60-66 | Win | 100 | 10 h 59 m | Show |
Rotation #734: CBB Thursday Virginia Cavaliers -4.5 vs Boston College Eagles @ 9:30 ET - Eagles playing for 3rd straight night. Virginia has huge rest edge. Cavaliers won the first meeting even though it was at Boston College. Now this neutral site game in the tourney (in DC) truly is a location that favors the Cavs. They have stellar defense and did score 72 points in 2 of their last 3 games so it gives them some added confidence on the offensive end. On the defensive end there is no shortage of confidence for this tough Cavaliers team. Look for them to use that tenacious defense to pull away as this game goes on and they wear down a tired Eagles team playing a 3rd straight day. The revenge angle for BC that many in the market will buy into is helping to keep this line lower than it should be. We take advantage! VIRGINIA -4.5 |
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03-14-24 | St. John's v. Seton Hall +4.5 | Top | 91-72 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 59 m | Show |
Rotation #746: CBB Thursday Seton Hall Pirates +4.5 @ St John's Red Storm @ 2:30 ET - I know many might look at this and say it is a home game for St John's and it is true that the Red Storm do play home games at Madison Square Garden too. However, Seton Hall is from the NYC metro area as well and MSG is essentially right between the campuses of these two schools. Also, the Pirates won both regular season meetings so many people will be looking at the double revenge factor as well. The result of all this in my opinion is that St John's is getting too much support in the betting markets and we are getting plenty of value here on the underdog side catching 4.5 points! It is true that the Red Storm wrapped up the season winning 5 in a row. However, 3 of the 5 wins were against the 2 Big East teams that finished the season with a combined 2-38 record in the Big East. I am not saying St John's is a bad team or that Seton Hall is an elite team. I am just saying that these teams are close to equal in my opinion and I would say the Pirates are the slightly better team. The Red Storm are simply over-rated here and I look for the underdogs to make it a rare 3-0 season sweep over St John's but we will grab the points just in case. SETON HALL +4.5 |
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03-13-24 | Cincinnati v. Kansas OVER 138 | Top | 72-52 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 44 m | Show |
Rotation #659: CBB Wednesday OVER 138 in Kansas Jayhawks vs Cincinnati Bearcats @ 9:30 ET - Both teams have averaged scoring about 75 to 76 points this season and allowed about 68 to 69 points this season. We have good value with the low total posted on this game. The key is that the Jayhawks are without a couple of top players and that will weaken them in the paint some. At the same time however, Kansas is loaded with talent and is going with a "small ball" lineup here. I expect this to result in a high-scoring game. Their defensive presence around the rim is not going to be as strong as usual and now here they face a Cincinnati team that has added confidence from B2B wins in which they scored 90+ points in each game. Granted the games were against a bad West Virginia team but it still helps in terms of confidence on the offensive end. Here the Bearcats will be able to attack more than usual with success against a smaller than usual Kansas lineup. At the same time, the Jayhawks are out to prove they can win without a couple of their top players and I expect a huge effort from Kansas in this one. The Cats, not including OT points of course, averaged 81 points in their final 3 games this season. The Jayhawks, prior to an ugly season-ending loss to Houston (which means even more motivation for Kansas here) had averaged 77 points per game their last 3 games. Cincinnati is a 3 point favorite here which, with a total of 138, would put this game at about 70-67. I feel strongly that both teams are fully capable of topping those numbers in this one. Particularly true given the small ball style that Kansas will be playing in this one. They certainly are going to respond on offense after scoring just 46 points in most recent game. OVER 138 in Kansas |
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03-13-24 | Bulls +150 v. Pacers | Top | 132-129 | Win | 150 | 4 h 26 m | Show |
NBA Wednesday Chicago Bulls +150 @ Indiana Pacers @ 7:40 ET - The Pacers are in a B2B spot and the Bulls are rested but coming off B2B losses including the most recent one at home in UGLY fashion. That set this one up well for a road dog upset in divisional action. I know Indiana has been better in divisional games than Chicago has this season but these two teams are not too far apart in the standings really. Also, before the Bulls lost at LA to the Clippers, they had won 8 of last 10 road games! So Chicago has been sneaky good on the road for many weeks now and is coming off bad home loss and a road loss. So the set up here is truly ideal especially with the Pacers in a back to back. Also, the Bulls have not lost two consecutive road games since late January! Last but certainly not least, Chicago has not lost more than 2 games in a row overall since NOVEMBER! Dating back to that losing streak in November, the Bulls are now a perfect 5-0 the last 5 times when entering a game on a losing streak of 2 or more games. No points needed here, look for the Bulls to win this one outright! Each of last 6 Indiana wins have been by 9 or more points so I really don't think the points would help us anyway here but I do love the plus money on this money line testing that 5-0 streak! Let's win big again with that going for 6 in a row. CHICAGO +150 |
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03-13-24 | Xavier -1.5 v. Butler | Top | 76-72 | Win | 100 | 6 h 20 m | Show |
Rotation #679: CBB Wednesday Xavier Musketeers -1.5 vs Butler Bulldogs @ 4 ET - This line is around a 1.5 and I like the Musketeers to respond in this opportunity at right back revenge. They just lost at Butler in the Bulldogs regular season finale and Xavier can get the best kind of payback right here in the Big East Tourney! Also, the Musketeers did win the first game when the teams met in Cincinnati and that was their 2nd straight win in this series. They bounce back here after the loss at Butler. The Musketeers dominated the glass in both meetings this season and they will cut down on their turnovers here in the rematch of the last season 6-point loss. Also, Xavier does a better job of getting to the free throw line than the Bulldogs. In a potentially tight contest I want the better rebounding team, that also thrives on getting to the rack and creating contact to get to the FT line, and that also has revenge on their minds. Great set up here to lay a short number! XAVIER -1.5 |
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03-12-24 | Bucks v. Kings +120 | Top | 94-129 | Win | 120 | 14 h 19 m | Show |
NBA Tuesday Sacramento Kings +120 vs Milwaukee Bucks @ 10 ET - The Kings are at home and off a home loss in which they were held to 109 points. Sacramento is 5-1 SU the last 6 times they entered a game off a loss in which they were held to 109 points or less. Ironically, the lone loss in that 5-1 run was in OT at Milwaukee. So you have a strong angle here plus you have the revenge angle working in your favor as well. Great spot for the Kings. The Bucks are off a road win but had lost 7 of last 12 road games heading into that one. Milwaukee had been better on defense but now they've allowed 122 ppg L3 games and this is the final game of a 4-game road trip so it is also a bit of a tricky spot as many team historically struggle in a spot like this when wrapping up a road trip. Definitely a strong situational edge for the home dog in this one. We'll forego the points and grab the money line. SACRAMENTO +120 |
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03-12-24 | Gonzaga v. St. Mary's +150 | Top | 60-69 | Win | 150 | 8 h 0 m | Show |
Rotation #634: CBB Tuesday St Mary's Gaels +150 vs Gonzaga Bulldogs @ 9 ET - First off, why am I taking a shot with the +150 money line here instead of grabbing the +3.5 points? Well, the Bulldogs have won 25 games this season and all have been by a margin of at least 4 points! The Gaels only have one loss by less than 4 points this season and that one was by 3 points. So the odds suggest that if Gonzaga wins, they cover. But the fact is St Mary's is primed for an upset here in Las Vegas. They truly have closed the gap on the Bulldogs this season and did split the season series with them. Also, most of the guys that are on this Gaels team were with them last season when they got embarrassed here in Las Vegas and lost to the Bulldogs 77-51 in the WCC Championship Game! Trust me, they have not forgotten. They have the better defense this season and they are ready for payback here and there is a reason the Zags opened up as such a small favorite here. No points needed, the solid D of the Gaels helps lead the way to revenge here. ST MARY'S +150 |
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03-11-24 | Stony Brook v. Hofstra -7 | Top | 63-59 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 60 m | Show |
Rotation #854 CBB Monday Hofstra Pride -7 vs Stony Brook Seawolves @ 8:30 ET - The Seawolves had to rally multiple times yesterday in an amazing double OT win over Drexel. Not only will this be the 3rd game in 3 days for Stony Brook, their top 5 scorers in yesterday's game scored 87 of their 91 points. Those 5 players averaged 39.4 minutes played. That means you have the guys that scored 96% of their points yesterday and are playing their 3rd game in 3rd days AVERAGED playing a FULL GAME of 40 minutes yesterday. This is a fantastic setup for the more rested Pride team to dominate. Hofstra has won 12 of 15 games and each of their last 6 wins have been by a double digit margin. The Pride did have 4 guys play heavy minutes in yesterday's game but that was their first game in more than a week and they will definitely have the fresher legs here. They pull away as this game goes in and it make it a 7th straight win by a double digit margin. Lay it! HOFSTRA -7 |
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03-11-24 | Hornets +145 v. Pistons | Top | 97-114 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 31 m | Show |
NBA Monday Charlotte Hornets +145 @ Detroit Pistons @ 7 ET - I know we could have the Hornets at 3.5 here but, believe it or not, the Pistons only have 1 win this season in a game decided by 4 or less points this season. Also, Charlotte only has 1 loss this season in a game decided by 4 or less points. So, the point is, if this game is tight at the end, it very likely goes the way of the Hornets and so the points do not even matter. We'll go for the bigger plus money return by utilizing the money line here. Note that the Pistons have defeated the Hornets in both games this season but only have 8 wins the rest of this season. Charlotte, despite no wins against league-worst Detroit, have 16 wins against the rest of the NBA. So, the point is the team with TWICE as many wins against the rest of the NBA, is a dog here. Now, of course it makes sense to the betting markets because Detroit is at home here and most people view these teams are nearly equal. However, I like the double revenge aspect and the aforementioned 16-win vs 8-win angle plus the Hornets are the better team defensively and they enter this game off a win which helps from a confidence standpoint. Speaking of confidence, I am confident in the fact no points needed here. CHARLOTTE +145 |
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03-10-24 | Pacers +115 v. Magic | Top | 111-97 | Win | 115 | 7 h 26 m | Show |
NBA Sunday Indiana Pacers Money Line +115 @ Orlando Magic @ 6 ET - Someone knows something. Yes, this is one of those games! This line opened around a pick'em and sure enough the Magic are now as high as 2.5 point favorite. Ask yourself this. Why was this line set this way? Exactly! It was an open invite to take the Magic which is why we are doing the exact opposite, of course, and grabbing the Pacers! Note that Orlando is off a loss and had won 13 of 16 games prior to that plus they are at home for this one. Conversely, Indiana has lost 4 of 6 games! All this yet this line was a pick'em? Indeed this is a trap line for the betting public and I am going on the other side of the move and we do not even need the points. Outright win for Indiana here. The Pacers have double revenge here from losing both games this season with the Magic and those two games were in Indiana. The road team has now won 3 straight in this match-up as the final meeting last season was a Pacers road win at Orlando as well. Look for the road team to make it 4 in a row and grab the money line road dog in this one! This line was set at a pick'em originally for a reason. Now we take advantage here and grab the underdog value. INDIANA +115 |
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03-10-24 | Stony Brook v. Drexel -3.5 | Top | 91-88 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 36 m | Show |
Rotation #822: CBB Sunday Drexel Dragons -3.5 vs Stony Brook Seawolves @ 6 ET - Stony Brook had to play yesterday so this is a big scheduling edge for Drexel as they have been off for a week. Also, the Dragons have won 20 games this season. Compare that to the Northeastern team that the Seawolves beat yesterday - that team now has 20 losses this season. Also, Stony Brook was 20 of 22 from the FT line while Northeastern was 12 of 21 from the FT line. That was the difference in the game which is not saying a whole helluva lot about the Seawolves. This Dragons team has veteran leadership and a deep rotation and they will take advantage of facing Stony Brook in a B2B. Yes this is a neutral site game in DC but this is a bargain line that has moved down on the favorite and I am happy to take advantage of this Dragons team is the stronger team and will advance to the next round of the CAA tourney. They take advantage of having had a double bye heading into this one. DREXEL -3.5 |
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03-10-24 | Ohio State -110 v. Rutgers | Top | 73-51 | Win | 100 | 5 h 9 m | Show |
Rotation #805: CBB Sunday Ohio State PK -110 @ Rutgers Scarlet Knights @ 2 ET - The Buckeyes have been a different team ever since they fired their head coach. Yes, this is Senior Day at Rutgers but the Scarlet Knights have been on the fade with losses in 5 of 6 games. Ohio State, on the other hand, has won 5 of 7 games. Clearly a case of two teams going in opposite directions. Also, Ohio State has 18 wins on the season and they have won 3 straight. They are motivated here to stay hot and get that 19th win and then look to make a little noise in the Big Ten Tourney and get to the 20-win mark at least. They did beat the Scarlet Knights in the first meeting but revenge is not enough to get it done for Rutgers in this one. They are simply slumping too much. The Buckeyes are the much better shooting team and are much more of a threat offensively than the Scarlet Knights. Also, Ohio State has been playing better defense since the coaching change. This is simply a new team right now in terms of morale, etc and the Buckeyes will get it done here. OHIO STATE Pick -110 |
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03-09-24 | Raptors v. Blazers +130 | Top | 118-128 | Win | 130 | 9 h 49 m | Show |
NBA Saturday Portland Trail Blazers +130 vs Toronto Raptors @ 10:10 ET - The Blazers are in a B2B spot but they are 9-10 SU against Eastern Conference teams. Toronto is only 7-17 SU against Western Conference foes! So the point is, even though you are talking about two teams having rough seasons, the Blazers have favored much better in non-conference action than the Raptors. Also, Portland has the homecourt edge in this one. The Trail Blazers have won twice in last five games. Toronto has lost 7 straight road games against Western Conference foes. Look for that run to reach 8 in a row in this one! Grab the home dog value here. No points needed! PORTLAND +130 |
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03-09-24 | San Diego v. Santa Clara -11.5 | Top | 79-104 | Win | 100 | 9 h 16 m | Show |
Rotation #774: CBB Saturday Santa Clara Broncos -11.5 vs San Diego Toreros @ 10 ET - Won here with San Diego yesterday but that was more of a play against Pepperdine than a play on the Toreros. The fact is that San Diego won ugly but they will struggle to win ugly here. The Toreros face a Broncos team that has the huge rest edge plus Santa Clara dominated them on the glass in the regular season meetings. The Broncos just have too much and the Toreros will not be able to keep up as the rebounding edge plus points in the paint edge as well as turnover differential should all go in favor of the rested Broncos in this one. I don't often lay big points in hoops or football but sometimes a double digit favorite is screaming for a bet and this is one of those. All the edges belong to the Broncos and they pull away as this game goes on. Lay it! SANTA CLARA -11.5 |
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03-09-24 | Connecticut v. Providence OVER 140.5 | Top | 74-60 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 26 m | Show |
Rotation #705: Saturday College Basketball: OVER 140.5 in Providence Friars vs Connecticut Huskies @ 8 ET - Providence needs a big upset win here to boost their chances of a shot in the Big Dance this season. The Friars will absolutely go all out here but the defending champ Huskies are again one of the top teams in the country and they will be tough to stop. UConn has averaged 81 ppg this season and they are about a 9 point favorite in this one. So that would put this game in the 81-72 range so we have quite a bit of flexibility compared to this posted total. Also, the Friars are off a dominating win over Georgetown but the Hoyas are horrible. This followed Providence, not including OT points of course, allowing an average of 75 points over their 10 games leading into that one. They are just not that strong defensively. I look for big points here as they are averaging 73 points per game this season and must go all out here at home in this season finale. The Friars will do just that but the Huskies scoring onslaught continues. UConn, in their last 11 games, has 10 wins and just 1 loss and averaged 84 ppg in the 10 victories! OVER 140.5 in Providence |
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03-09-24 | Creighton v. Villanova +1.5 | Top | 69-67 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 32 m | Show |
Rotation #638: CBB Saturday Villanova Wildcats +1.5 vs Creighton Bluejays @ 2:30 ET - Creighton is a tough team but, for years (and this season is no different) they are much tougher at home than on the road. Now they face a Villanova team that has been playing great defense and is desperate for a win after a road loss at Seton Hall. Back home where they have been playing particularly well, I don't see the Wildcats being denied here. I know the Bluejays have revenge from a home loss to Nova earlier this season but the Cats are still going to prove to be the hungrier team here as their chances at getting into the Big Dance are truly dependent on winning this game. Another key is the defensive play for sure as Villanova, other than a loss at #1 UConn, has allowed only 56 points per game in their other 8 games since the end of January! Creighton is allowing 73.6 points per game since late January. Yes, the Bluejays are the better team offensively but defense and home court matters a lot in this match-up and Creighton is known for struggling with their shooting away from home and this Wildcats team has been playing solid perimeter defense as well. The desperate home club gets it done in this one! VILLANOVA +1.5 |
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03-08-24 | Pepperdine v. San Diego +3 | Top | 52-57 | Win | 100 | 13 h 46 m | Show |
Rotation #892: CBB Friday WCC Tourney San Diego Toreros +3 vs Pepperdine Waves @ 9 ET in Las Vegas - The Waves just blasted hapless Pacific last night. Not only is this a B2B spot for Pepperdine but they are just 1-5 SU the last 6 times they are off a win in which they allowed 63 points or less. Note that Lorenzo Romar is out as coach after this season for Pepperdine. Last night they faced a Pacific team that was also without its head coach (and was already released from the program) and so the Tigers used an associate head coach. It was a disaster for Pacific and it looked like they did not know what they were doing and they did not even challenge things defensively. It was an embarrassment. So the Waves now going from facing a Pacific team that was 0-16 in WCC action this season and did not even want to be in the tournament (apparently) to now facing a San Diego team that will come to play here. This will be Romar's final game in my opinion. He enjoyed the demolition last night but now reality sets back in. San Diego is not a great team but they are solid and the Toreros won 7 of their last 11 games. 3 of those 4 losses were against 3 of the top teams in the conference. Certainly Pepperdine does not fall into that category. That said, take advantage of the line value being offered here as the Waves won 102 to 43 last night and that has inflated this line. SAN DIEGO +3 |
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03-08-24 | Hornets +130 v. Wizards | Top | 100-112 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 25 m | Show |
NBA Friday Charlotte Hornets +130 @ Washington Wizards @ 7 ET - I know the Hornets have issues of their own but this is more about a play against Washington. Many people know that the Wizards are on an 0-16 SU losing streak but many may not realize that Washington has not won a home game in 2024! Indeed the Wizards last win at home was back in late December and they have since lost 16 home games in a row as well! So this pick is testing dual 16-0 runs in terms of play against angles. Washington is only favored here because they are at home but they actually have won only 3 home games all season! Conversely, the Hornets have won 7 road games this season including 4 since the calendar flipped the page to 2024. The point is that we are talking about solid line value here and in terms of solid SU trending so no points needed. We'll again grab the money line in this one and look for another outright upset. Charlotte has lost 5 straight but they faced a rather tough schedule and this followed a solid 5-1 SU run L6 games! I am going to challenge the Wizards to finally win a game and note that the Hornets are the better team defensively and they have gone 4-7 in divisional games while the Wizards are 2-11 in divisional games this season. Road dog is the play here and no points needed! CHARLOTTE +130 |
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03-07-24 | Colorado +3 v. Oregon | Top | 79-75 | Win | 100 | 10 h 16 m | Show |
Rotation #751: College Basketball Thursday Colorado Buffaloes +3 @ Oregon Ducks @ 9 ET - This line opened up at a pick'em and now the Ducks, unsurprisingly, are all the way up to a 3 point favorite. For one thing, the Buffaloes might have Cody Williams and Julian Hammond back for this one. Additionally, even if they do not, Colorado has been winning without Hammond the last 3 games and Williams the last 2 games. They have won 4 straight games and have plenty of momentum here. I know about the home/road difference for the Buffaloes but so do the oddsmakers and this line was set this way for a reason! Now we get exceptional value after the line move. Note that Jermaine Couisnard just scored 39 for the Ducks but Oregon still lost by 20. Yes that was against Arizona but it still says a lot about this team. When the Ducks faced Colorado earlier this season Couisnard had only 11 points and the Ducks lost by 16 points! The point is that the Buffaloes, even though on the road for this rematch, have proven they match up well with this Ducks team. Additionally, Colorado has won 2 of last 5 road games including most recent one so they are starting to get a little confidence going even when traveling. The overall 4-game winning streak also helps in that regard. The Ducks loss at Colorado started an overall slide for them that they have really not bounced back from. Oregon started this season 13-3 and, ever since, has a record of 6-7. Also, the Ducks have only split (2-2) in their last 4 home games. Grab the road dog in this one! COLORADO +3 |
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03-07-24 | Nets v. Pistons +120 | Top | 112-118 | Win | 120 | 10 h 30 m | Show |
NBA Thursday Detroit Pistons +115 vs Brooklyn Nets @ 7 ET - This is a great set-up. No points needed in my opinion and we'll grab the plus money on the money line here. The Nets are without Cam Thomas and Cameron Johnson for this game. Also, Ben Simmons - as per usual - is also out for this game. Though Simmons hardly plays, Brooklyn sure could use him tonight with Thomas and Johnson being out. Another key here is the set up as the Nets are off a big divisional win over the 76ers. Though Brooklyn has won 3 of 4, the victories came against the Sixers without Embiid and Maxey and the Hawks without Trae Young. The Pistons have had a very rough season but there is a reason this line is priced this way. Don't let the number fool you. The home dog is the play here for the reasons above and I am expecting the outright upset. We'll grab the money line. DETROIT +115 |
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03-06-24 | Kings +125 v. Lakers | Top | 130-120 | Win | 125 | 12 h 60 m | Show |
NBA Wednesday Sacramento Kings Money Line +125 @ Los Angeles Lakers @ 10:40 ET - Great set-up here. The Lakers are off a big home win versus Thunder. The Kings are off a frustrating home loss to the Bulls. As a result, Sacramento is not in a good mood here and they are the healthier team heading into this match-up also. Additionally, the Kings have won 6 of the last 7 meetings including 3 straight at LA. These teams are right next to each other in the standings and I love the situational aspect here. Sacramento is 8-2 SU this season when off a home loss. One of those 2 losses was at Denver when in this situation. The Nuggets are 24-6 at home this season and the defending champs. So in the other 9 games, including a big when hosting Denver in this situation, the Kings have gone 8-1 SU! The Lakers are certainly not the Nuggets and don't have a home court edge like Denver. LA has been strong at home this season but the Kings have not been phased in this building in the least. In fact they also just beat the Clippers in the same venue about a week ago. The Kings long-term success over the Lakers continues and we do not even need the points here. SACRAMENTO +125 |
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03-06-24 | Villanova +1.5 v. Seton Hall | Top | 56-66 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 8 m | Show |
Rotation #671: CBB Wednesday 10* Top Play Villanova Wildcats +1.5 @ Seton Hall Pirates @ 6:30 ET - The Wildcats are off a win at Providence and are playing their best basketball of the season. Their defense has been fantastic. Villanova has won 5 of 6 games and, other than a loss at #1 ranked UConn, has allowed only 55 points per game in their other 7 games since then end of January. They blasted Seton Hall in that stretch so, of course, the Pirates want revenge. However, the Wildcats had great defense from Moore on the top player for Seton Hall and I expect a repeat of that here. Moore is known for his defense and he seems much healthier now than he was early this season. Also, the team as a whole is playing their best D of the season. The Pirates are at home here but are only 3-2 SU L5 home games and 2 of the wins were against the Hoyas and Blue Demons. Note that Georgetown and DePaul are a combined 2-36 SU in Big East action this season. Don't get me wrong, Seton Hall is a solid club but this game Wednesday is huge in terms of Big Dance scenarios for each of these teams and I am backing the team playing better defense that also has some match-up edges. Those match-up edges are so important in basketball. Seton Hall has allowed about 75 ppg their last 7 games. Even if you take out the B2B bad losses to Creighton and UConn, the Pirates have allowed 69 ppg their other 5 games since the end of January. We are into March and it is the time of year when defense is a key to making a big run. Tourney time is not quite yet here for the major conferences but it already feels like it is here and that will be the type of pressure involved in this game. That said, give me the better defense and the team with more confidence entering this match-up based on recent results. This one is all Wildcats. VILLANOVA +1.5 |
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03-05-24 | Detroit v. Wisc-Milwaukee -11.5 | Top | 79-83 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 13 m | Show |
Rotation #666: CBB Horizon League Tourney Tuesday Milwaukee Panthers -11.5 vs Detroit Titans @ 8 ET - Detroit is getting a little attention in the marketplace and I get it. It is a new opportunity for the Titans after a disgusting 1-30 season. Also, they are off a tight loss to Oakland and the Golden Grizzlies are the top team in the Horizon. However, Oakland had already wrapped up the Horizon League regular season title so they were very lax defensively in that game. Detroit took advantage and shot uncharacteristically well. Now Detroit faces a fired up team in Milwaukee and the Panthers will be intense defensively. The Panthers averaged scoring about 84 ppg when at home this season and the Titans averaged only about 65 ppg when on the road this season. Don't be surprised when the hosts win this by 20+ points! They have the talent edge, the defensive edge, the rebounding edge and home court as well. Before that road loss by just 5 points to Oakland, 14 of last 18 road defeats for Detroit came by at least a dozen points! The Panthers wrapped up the regular season on a 5-1 run and blasted Green Bay 90-69 in their season finale. They carry that moment right into this game. MILWAUKEE -11.5Â |
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