12-13-15 |
Rhode Island v. Nebraska -2 |
Top |
67-70 |
Win
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100 |
4 h 32 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit NCAAB Game of the Week URI made a huge deal about beating Nebraska at home last season. As if the program had crossed some kind of magic threshold into the upper echelon of college basketball’s elite and magical historical layer of majestic honor by beating the Big Ten’s twelfth-best team (‘twelfth-best’ team in ‘Big Ten’ gotta love that), which would go 5-13 in conference play and 13-18 overall. Tim Miles and Husker holdovers will remember watching the post-overtime court-storming. “They're so unselfish and committed to the program that they deserve a moment like this," said Rhode Island head coach Dan Hurley. Come on, man! Jim Baron’s Rams beat Syracuse on the road when the Orange were good! Twenty-six of URI’s 66 points in 45 minutes were scored by guard E.C. Matthews, who was red-carpeted to the free-throw line for 14 of URI’s 33 charity attempts. Matthews now watches in street clothes, injured.
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12-13-15 |
Falcons v. Panthers -7.5 |
Top |
0-38 |
Win
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100 |
23 h 31 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit NFL Game of the Week The perfect Panthers stand at 12-0 SU this year, and 16-0 SU in regular season play, behind 2nd best defense in the league, and Newton's leadership (5 touchdowns with 1 interception last week and now 25 touchdowns and 10 interceptions this year). Missed spread last week via pair of botched PATs and 2-point runback off failed 2-point try (497-334 yard edge) versus Saints. For Falcons, it all continues. Five straight losses (last 1:39 at Tampa), and now at 6-6 SU, after 5-0 start, and a horrid 0-8 ATS run (-58 points).
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12-06-15 |
Panthers -6.5 v. Saints |
Top |
41-38 |
Loss |
-104 |
17 h 38 m |
Show
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Rating: 5 Unit NFL Game of the Month Talk about opposite directions! The Saints are in off their 1st no-TD showing in 155 games, with Brees TDless for first time in 46 games. New Orleans on 0-3-1 ATS slide (-61½ points), and 6-12-1 ATS since '14. Panthers, of course, are perfect: 11-0 SU, 9-2 ATS TY, & 11-3 since last year, with their only misses by 3½, 3½, 2½ points. Have topped 26 points in their last 9 games, are +16 turn overs. That defebse is superb, while Cam and mates should feast on Saints horrid stop unit (NFL's worst). And Carolina 11-3 ATS as series visitor
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12-06-15 |
Chiefs -3 v. Raiders |
Top |
34-20 |
Win
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106 |
16 h 23 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit NFL Game of the Week Talk about streaky. Chiefs came from 9-1 ATS run, to 3-9, to current 5-0 (+89 pts). Five straight wins, with 761 rushing yards, and a 14/0 turnover advantage. They have a 62-16 point edge in their 2 division road games so far, with vastly improved Raiders victim #3. The dog is 7-3 ATS in Oakland games, with the only misses by a mere 1½, 4, & 2 points. Carr's touchdown pass in final 1:21 versus Titans snapped 3-game Oakland slide, but note the Raiders losing their last home game by 19 points ATS. Chiefs 9-3 ATS as series guests
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11-29-15 |
Vikings +1 v. Falcons |
Top |
20-10 |
Win
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100 |
24 h 46 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit NFL Game of the Week Current Falcon futility continues. Opened at 4-0 (+42 points ATS), but just the reverse since, going 2-4 SU and 0-6 versus the points (-43½ pts). And Ryan, who has been remarkably steady, was responsible for 3 of Atlanta's 4 second half turnovers in blowing a pair of 14-point leads versus the Colts. The Vikings had their confidence shaken a bit with 30-13 loss to the Packers, but are still +44½ points ATS in their last 9 games. Minny is 7-1 ATS off a division game, and a superb 19-4 ATS versus non-division opponents. I'll grab this dog
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11-29-15 |
Bucs +3 v. Colts |
Top |
12-25 |
Loss |
-115 |
24 h 30 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NFL Play of the Day Now that's what I call a statement. Tampa Bay QB Winston tied a rookie record with 5 touchdown passes in 45-17 rout of a decent Philly squad, with Martin contributing 235 rushing yards just for good measure. Indianapolis is going it without Luck, with Hasselbeck leading a 17-0 windup versus the Falcons. So a field goal favorite here. Well, the underdog has covered ALL TEN Colt games this season, and Tampa is 13-0 ATS as a road underdog off reaching 28+ points. Underdog call here!
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11-28-15 |
North Carolina -5.5 v. NC State |
Top |
45-34 |
Win
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100 |
97 h 48 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit ACC Game of the Week Ten straight wins for North Carolina +108½ points ATS in their last 8 games. They blew a 14-point lead in the final 3:00 at Virginia Tech, but won in overtime. NC State highly respectable 7-4 SU, but the fact is that they've played nobody (last 3 wins versus 3-8, 3-8, 3-8 squads). The favorite is 8-2 ATS in NC State games.
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11-28-15 |
Alabama -13.5 v. Auburn |
Top |
29-13 |
Win
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100 |
97 h 40 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit SEC Game of the Week "Iron Bowl". Tigers bowl eligible, but on a 2-12 ATS run. Note allowing 26 first downs and 479 yards to 3-8 Idaho, and ranking 87th on offense. Won't do much with 3rd-ranked Alabama defense, which has held 8-of-11 opponents under 18 points. And check Jones with 3 punt returns for touchdowns the past 2 games. Alabama in an easy one.
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11-27-15 |
Navy -3 v. Houston |
Top |
31-52 |
Loss |
-112 |
40 h 47 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NCAAF Play of the Day Bye-bye to perfect season for Houston, who came from 256 rushing yards per game to 110 in loss to U Conn. A bit gimpy at QB, but still 12th in rush defense. So Navy won't run on that unit, right? Wrong. Winner to AAC title game, and Navy at 348 rushing yards per game, behind Reynolds' leadership (418.5 per game last 4 games)
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11-21-15 |
San Diego State -16 v. UNLV |
Top |
52-14 |
Win
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100 |
77 h 49 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit NCAAF Game of the Week The Aztecs are super hot. Six straight wins and covers (+118 points ATS), with Price and Pumphrey: 292 rushing yards versus Wyoming. Won't be contained by hopeful UNLV's 109th-rated defense. Add that to the fact that the visitor is 12-3 ATS in Vegas games
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11-21-15 |
Old Dominion v. Southern Miss -21 |
Top |
31-56 |
Win
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100 |
70 h 38 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NCAAF Play of the Day The Eagles have a 175-43 point edge their last 4 games, and +103 points ATS this year. AB Mullens had 5 touchdowns with 0 interceptions last week and had 30 touchdowns with 7 interceptions this year. ODU a 296-167 point deficit in their last 9 games, ranking #101 and #103 in scoring and total defense.
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11-21-15 |
Michigan v. Penn State +4 |
Top |
28-16 |
Loss |
-108 |
66 h 14 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit Big-10 Game of the Week Michigan defensive mystique about vanished (27.5 points per game in their last 4). Needed all of Rudock's 440 passing yards and 6 touchdowns to take Indy in OT. Home team is 6-0 ATS in Penn State Big-10 games and the they covered their last home game by 35 points
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11-15-15 |
Saints +1 v. Redskins |
Top |
14-47 |
Loss |
-101 |
22 h 56 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit NFL Game of the Week Redskins in middle of Patriot, Saint, Panther, Giant run, so it doesn't get any easier for 3-5 outfit, which ranks 25th on offense. That 210-yard deficit at New England was fully expected in light of the unrelenting machine that the Pats represent. But note a 748-172 Redskin rushing yard deficit over their last 4 games. Ripe for the plucking. Saints in off OT loss, despite another 387 passing yards with 3 touchdowns and 1 interceptions from Drew who now has 898 passing yards with 10 touchdowns and 2 interceptions the past 2 weeks. They have amassed 66 first downs in those 2 games. Blowouts have become a near norm for the Redskins. They’ve lost 10 games by 17 or more points during the last two and one-half seasons. Historically November is a brutal month for Washington. The Redskins have dropped 20 of their last 27 games during the month, including going 0-4 last November.
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11-08-15 |
Broncos -5 v. Colts |
Top |
24-27 |
Loss |
-105 |
28 h 36 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit Play of the Day Peyton Manning returns to his former home once again. What a defense the Broncos displayed in rout of splendid Packers, with a 500-140 yd edge, neutralizing Rodgers, in the process. Now at 7-0 for the 1st time since '98, when they upset the Packers in the SuperBowl. Catching Colts off their Monday Nighter with Carolina is a definite plus, as is the revenge motive for last years 24-13 home playoff loss to Inddianapolit. the Underdog is 7-0 ATS in Colt games this year and Andrew is 2-0 versus Peyton. But Denver is 6-0 ATS off a SU underdog win, while Indy is 1-10 ATS at home versus a non-division opponent who is off a SU and ATS win.
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11-07-15 |
California +4.5 v. Oregon |
Top |
28-44 |
Loss |
-106 |
99 h 45 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit PAC-12 Game of the Week Miraculous overtime win for Oregon last week, giving up 37 first downs and 742 yards. They are -62½ points ATS this year, and rank 84th, 125th, 117th, 115th in run, pass, scoring, total defense. Th Underdog is 13-4-1 ATS in California games. I call the upset here.
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11-07-15 |
Utah v. Washington -1 |
Top |
34-23 |
Loss |
-108 |
96 h 6 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit NCAAF Game of the Week Return of QB Browning paid instant dividends for the Huskies (263 passing yards with 4 touchdowns and 0 interceptions), in 41-point cover versus Arizona. Washington is now +94 points ATS in their L8 lined games. Just 60-yard edge for Utah in 11-point ATS loss versus Oregon State. Rank 75th on offense, with QB Wilson only with 10 touchdowns with 7 interceptions for the season. Plus they lost their last road game 42-24.
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11-01-15 |
Cardinals -5.5 v. Browns |
Top |
34-20 |
Win
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100 |
22 h 50 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit NFL Game of the Week A week ago, I gave a couple of solid reasons for backing the Browns over the Rams, such as Cleveland with an 11-3 ATS record as an underdog, as well as 10-1 ATS off a loss. Well, four lost fumbles put those stats into the trash bin. Still, the dog is 12-3-1 ATS in Cleveland games, and the Browns are 9-0 ATS as non-division home dogs. And try 6-0 ATS off scoring less than 14 points. But the Cards have a 34-22 points per game edge away this year, and are 7-0 ATS versus an opponent off a double digit SU loss. All things considered, Card call.
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10-31-15 |
Michigan -14 v. Minnesota |
Top |
29-26 |
Loss |
-103 |
95 h 34 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit Big-10 Game of the Week It was a good time for Michigan's bye week, off that incredible loss to Michigan State. Harbaugh won't let them stay down. A 183-41 point edge in their last 6 games. Minnesota was also off last week. However, they have just one cover since thei opener, and lost their last underdog role by 23 points ATS. Michigan gets revenge for last year.
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10-31-15 |
Clemson -10 v. NC State |
Top |
56-41 |
Win
|
100 |
91 h 48 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit ACC Game of the Week A resounding 58 point shutout win at Miami for perfect Tigers (567-146 yard edge). Now +125½ points ATS their L8 games. NC State in off 4 touchdowns of 57 or more yards and 322 yards in the 1st quarter of 35-17 win versus Wake. Days: 205 rushing yards (12.8 yards per rush). But they just aren't up to this task
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10-25-15 |
NY Jets v. New England Patriots -7.5 |
Top |
23-30 |
Loss |
-104 |
16 h 29 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit NFL Game of the Week Well, what do you know? He's human after all. The initial interception (pick-six) for Brady in win over Indy (not by enough: Colt touchown in final 1:19), so he is now only 14 touchdowns with 1 interception for the season (71%). The Jets just continue to do it, now standing at 4-1, both SU & ATS, with the SU winner covering New York games by 17½, 20, 9, 11½, & 7½ points. So why not another? Home team is 29-8 ATS in Pat games, and New England is at 36.4 points per game in their last 8 games. Jets +39½ points ATS on road this year, but Pats are 8-0 ATS at home versus opponents who are off 2 wins
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10-24-15 |
Washington v. Stanford -19 |
Top |
14-31 |
Loss |
-110 |
33 h 60 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit Pac-12 Game of the Week Stanford comes into this one on a 7-1 ATS run of late, (+82 points), with a 949-410 rushing yard edge in their L3 games (McCaffery: 605, including 243 and 4 touchdowns versus Ucla). The Huskies in off 385-338 yard edge versus Oregon, but a 26-20 loss (RB Gaskin: 155 yards). But Washington ranks 112th and 100th in rushing and total offense.
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10-19-15 |
NY Giants +4 v. Philadelphia Eagles |
Top |
7-27 |
Loss |
-115 |
2 h 46 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit Game of the Month - Eagles finally came alive in the 39-17 throttling of the Saints, who are in search of anything that will come to their aid. No, those 34 first downs, 186 rushing yards, and 519 total yards (Bradford: 333 passing yards, and now has 8 touchdowns with 6 interceptions) aren't to be dismissed, but consider the opponent. That snapped a 9-0 ATS dog run in Philly games. And the pup is 8-2-1 ATS in the Giants' last 11 games, as well. Three straight wins for New York, but no cover versus the Niners, despite 30 first downs and 525 yards. Eli a superb 41-of-54 with 3 touchdowns and only 1 interception in that one, and is a respectable 10 touchdowns wih 2 interceptions for the season, which hasn't been the case, recently.
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10-18-15 |
New England Patriots -8 v. Indianapolis Colts |
Top |
34-27 |
Loss |
-108 |
23 h 3 m |
Show
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Rating 4 Unit NFL Game of the Week After facing the likes of Tyrod Taylor, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Marcus Mariota, Blake Bortles and Ryan Mallet, the Colts step way up in quarterbacks drawing Tom Brady and the NFL’s top offense. New England is averaging 37.2 points per game while leading the NFL in total yards and passing yards. Indianapolis is 21-7-1 ATS in its last 29 home games. That record is trumped by New England’s dominance of the Colts during the Chuck Pagano era. The Patriots are 4-0 SU and ATS versus the Colts in the last three years – and that’s against Andrew Luck. The Patriots have buried the Colts during this span winning 59-24, 43-22, 42-20 and 45-7. That comes out to average victory of 29 points.
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10-17-15 |
Michigan State v. Michigan -8 |
Top |
27-23 |
Loss |
-105 |
70 h 30 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit Big-10 Game of the Week The Wolves are a true force. First FBS team with 3 straight shutout wins in 20 years, with a 160-14 point edge in their last 4 games, ranking #2, #2, #1, #2 in run, pass, scoring and total defense. Spartans are 6-0 SU, but -45½ points ATS. They had the #8 defense last year but are 56th this year. The Spartans failed to cover the spot in any of their first six starts. They were out-yarded by Oregon, Air Force, and Central Michigan and were hard-pressed to dismiss disheveled Rutgers.
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10-17-15 |
West Virginia v. Baylor -21 |
Top |
38-62 |
Win
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100 |
67 h 50 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit NCAAF Game of the Week The Mountaineers have surrendered 17 sacks. To date, no one has figured out how to slow down the Baylor attack. Baylor is on pace to lead the nation in total offense for the third straight year; this after finishing #2 in 2011 and 2012. And their best players, OL Spencer Drango and DE Shawn Oakman – surefire first round draft picks – work in the trenches. The Bears have won 18 straight in Waco. WVU’s best player, DB Karl Joseph, has been lost for the season. The Mountaineers have won only 11 of their last 29 league games.
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10-11-15 |
Arizona Cardinals -2.5 v. Detroit Lions |
Top |
42-17 |
Win
|
100 |
21 h 16 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NFL Play of the Day The Cardinals defeated the Lions with Drew Stanton at quarterback last season, 14-6. Arizona is much more potent this season with a healthy Carson Palmer averaging 37 points per contest. Arizona had covered its past eight games with Palmer as a starter until last Sunday’s loss to the Rams when the Cardinals had to settle for field goals instead of touchdowns during many trips inside the Red Zone. Matthew Stafford entered Week 4 having thrown the most interceptions in the NFC. A short week after playing the physical Seahawks on Monday doesn’t leave the Lions in a great spot either physically or mentally.
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10-10-15 |
Iowa State v. Texas Tech -11.5 |
Top |
31-66 |
Win
|
100 |
70 h 33 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit BIG-12 Game of the Week After facing Tcu and Baylor (118-88 point deficit), the Raiders will feel like a runner with weights removed. Mahomes at 367 passing yard per game, but no run defense for Tech. Iowa State's in off most lopsided win in 2 years. But even after all that, it won't happen hear! Tech primed to unload on Cyclones for a big win.
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10-03-15 |
Alabama +2.5 v. Georgia |
Top |
38-10 |
Win
|
100 |
67 h 7 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit SEC Play of the Day This is the first underdog role for Alabama since the '09 SEC title game where they beat Florida 32-13. Alabama ranks just 37th on offense, but 4th and 12th in run and total defense. Georgia comes in off a 318-yard edge over South Carolina, with another 3 touchdowns from Chubb who has 100+ yards in 12 straight games. Georgia is formidable, but Alabama excels in this setup.
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10-03-15 |
Michigan -16 v. Maryland |
Top |
28-0 |
Win
|
100 |
98 h 12 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit BIG-10 Game of the Week Michigan comes into this one owning a 94-14 point edge in their last 3 games (24½ point cover versus BYU), with a 733-201 rushing yard edge. Maryland was exposed by West Virginia, and just out of their league versus the BIG-10 upper echelon teams. It's the first road game since 9/3 for Michigan, but own the 2nd best defense in the nation. No contest in this one.
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09-27-15 |
Buffalo Bills +3 v. Miami Dolphins |
Top |
41-14 |
Win
|
100 |
22 h 21 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NFL Play of the Day The Bills have a 307-120 rushing yard edge this year, while the Dolphins have a 284-116 rushing yard deficit. And Miami is a 3 point favorite? As per usual, Buffalo couldn't stay with the Patriots, despite an overly hyped crowd, as a quick 7-0 lead melted into a 37-13 deficit. But Taylor was 23-of-30 (76.7%) for 242 yards, but he had 3 touchdowns with 3 interceptions and now has 4 touchdowns and 3 interceptions for the season. Tannehill comes in with 3 touchdowns and 0 interceptions while completing 67% so far, but that rushing yard edge for Buffalo cannot overlooked. The Bills won, 29-10, here a year ago.
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09-26-15 |
Mississippi State +2.5 v. Auburn |
Top |
17-9 |
Win
|
100 |
94 h 45 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit SEC Game of the Week Tigers were never in the LSU game going down 24-0 at the half, with a 411-160 rushing yard deficit. QB Johnson their only offense? They are Now 1-8 ATS in SEC play. Bulldogs and Prescott 5 touchdowns a 0 interceptions this year picking up where they left off in '14, and the dog is 8-1 ATS in Mississippi State contests. The wrong team is favored in this one
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09-20-15 |
Seattle Seahawks v. Green Bay Packers -3 |
Top |
17-27 |
Win
|
100 |
27 h 53 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit SNF Smoker Rodgers has a tremendously balanced offense with Eddie Lacy and Randall Cobb. Picking up veteran James Jones, a wide receiver Rodgers is comfortable with, was a huge plus. Seattle’s defense isn’t as dominant on the road and currently is minus holdout star safety Kam Chancellor. Seattle is far from intimidating away from CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks are 2-9 SU and ATS during their last 11 September road games. Marshawn Lynch hasn’t been as effective on the road and he’s running behind a mediocre-at-best offensive line that when the shuffling finally stopped starts two players who went undrafted and one who was taken in the seventh round of the draft. This has Green Bay’s written all over it.
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09-20-15 |
Dallas Cowboys +5 v. Philadelphia Eagles |
Top |
20-10 |
Win
|
100 |
22 h 49 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NFC Game of the Day The Cowboys have a veteran, productive, high-percentage in passer in Tony Romo as an underdog against the Sam Bradford-led Eagles, who are all about “potential.” Bradford, a 58.2% career completion percentage person, has played all of one real game for Philly. It wasn’t pretty, and although there is potential to improve, potential at -5 is a tightrope walk. The Eagles could not run DeMarco Murray much on Monday Night because of the scoreboard situation. The situation was that they were trailing by 17 points at halftime. A lot of people assume that when they start 0-0 here, Murray will make the Cowboys suffer for letting him go to Philadelphia in free agency. But he’s no lock to run as well as he did behind the Eagles line as he did behind the Dallas line. Different blocking schemes. And the Cowboys know how to make him fumble.
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09-19-15 |
Ole Miss v. Alabama -6 |
Top |
43-37 |
Loss |
-115 |
104 h 55 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit SEC Game of the Week Rebel QB race is over with Kelly tossing for 346 yards and 4 touchdowns versus Fresno, in 73-21 balanced romp (22-point cover). Just 1 offensive touchdown for 'Tide in last years loss to Ole Miss, so you know Alabama will be more than ready. Super balance, behind Coke and Henry, and they held Wisconsin to 40 rushing yards. In addition, This is a big revenge game for the Tide who are 8/2 SU and 7-3 ATS with revenge under Nick Saban
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09-19-15 |
East Carolina v. Navy -3.5 |
Top |
21-45 |
Win
|
100 |
98 h 24 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit NCAAF Game of the Week After a strong performance versus Towson on Week 1, ECU’s top ball-carrier, Chris Hairston, had only 15 yards on 17 carries versus Florida. This is the biggest Navy team ever. The five projected starting OL average 288 pounds. The three fullbacks range from 245 to 255. The top WR, Jamir Tillman, stands 6’4”. The QB, Keenan Reynolds, belongs in the Heisman conversation. Reynolds is on course to set the NCAA career mark for rushing touchdowns. ECU gave a spirited effort in Gainesville in a futile quest to avenge last year’s bowl loss. Navy opened with Colgate and was idle last week. The Midshipmen are an easy call.
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09-13-15 |
Seattle Seahawks -4 v. St Louis Rams |
Top |
31-34 |
Loss |
-100 |
42 h 27 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NFL Play of the Day Last year, when the Seahawks played on this field, the Rams (+6½) pulled the 28-26 upset, thanks, in part, to a successful faked punt late in the game. So you know that Seattle who is 47-20-1 ATS lately will be more than prepared. Still one of the best teams in the NFL, especially with that impregnable defense. The addition of TE Graham from New Orleans gives QB Wilson another key option. Rams swapped Bradford for Foles, but their offensive line is still a problem, with the use of rookies needed, so that will take some time. St Louis lost its last home game by 16½ points ATS, and now face determined Seahawks team.
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09-12-15 |
Oregon v. Michigan State -3.5 |
Top |
28-31 |
Loss |
-106 |
80 h 47 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit Inter-Conference Game of the Week Last week I was on Michigan State and it appears that they were looking to this game versus Oregon. As a result they produced a non-cover win at Western Michigan when they led 34-10 late in 3rd quarter. In that game the Spartans allowed an unthinkable 365 Passing yards, so new Duck QB Adams (19-of-25 last week) could be trouble, and note 485 rushing yards (Freeman: 180). But Michigan State is +164 points ATS in their last 20 games, and are hungry this one.
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09-12-15 |
Oklahoma v. Tennessee |
Top |
31-24 |
Win
|
100 |
78 h 31 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NCAAF Play of the Day These 2 were placed 21st & 22nd in our "Polls" column, and have responded accordingly. Oklahoma's Mayfield had 388 passing yards and 3 touchdowns in new Air Raid Offense (439-88 passing yard edge versus Akron), under new offensive coach Riley. The Tennessee Vols turned in 29 first downs, 399 rushing yards, and 604 total yards in rout of Bowling Green, but check 433 passing yards. It will be a shootout with Okie taking it at the end.
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09-07-15 |
Ohio State -11 v. Virginia Tech |
Top |
42-24 |
Win
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100 |
141 h 1 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Units The Hokies are always a premier dog, and are especially primed for this one, after doing a number on the national champs last year. However, this Buckeye team has no weaknesses, as they were >41 points 11 times last year, and +106½ points ATS in their last 3 games. You can forget the fact that the dog is 7-0 ATS in OSU games. Elliott is unstoppable, as are all QBs. A huge revenge call here.
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09-05-15 |
Texas +10 v. Notre Dame |
Top |
3-38 |
Loss |
-115 |
6 h 9 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Units NCAAF Play of the Day Notre Dame won its first six games last season before Everett Golson’s turnover problems at quarterback helped lead to a 2-5 finish. Golson is gone after a transfer to Florida State and Malik Zaire, who started a win over LSU in the Music City Bowl last season, will take over under center. Zaire will get a stiff test in the opener from Texas, which had its problems on offense last season under first-year coach Charlie Strong, but was stout defensively and held opposing quarterbacks to an average of 184.2 yards passing. The Irish are just 11-11 ATS.
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09-03-15 |
Oklahoma State -24.5 v. Central Michigan |
Top |
24-13 |
Loss |
-110 |
45 h 0 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NCAAF Play of the Day Well, it didn't take the Cowboys long to regain their offensive form, covering their last 3 games by a combined 46½ points, including an shocking upset of Oklahoma. No less than 17 starters return, so that momentum should carry over. The Chips are horrible in the home dog role, with the favorite on a 20-8 ATS run.
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03-28-15 |
Notre Dame v. Kentucky -11 |
Top |
66-68 |
Loss |
-102 |
8 h 15 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit NCAAB Game of the Week So far in the Tournament, Notre Dame has played against Boy Scout forwards and centers. Also, a one-legged guard on Butler who nevertheless dropped 23 points on them.
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03-21-15 |
Butler v. Notre Dame -3.5 |
Top |
64-67 |
Loss |
-102 |
9 h 37 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day The Fighting Irish enter this matchup having won six in a row, although they have not defeated their Indiana rival since 1990, losing each of the last six matchups. They will have a good chance of snapping that streak if they can get another standout performance from Zach Auguste, who shot 10-of-14 for 25 points in Thursday's hard-fought 69-65 victory over No. 14 Northeastern
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03-19-15 |
Ohio State v. VCU +4 |
Top |
75-72 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 29 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Play of The Day Rising sideline star Shaka Smart brings his speedy VCU team into the NCAA Tournament on the heels of a 71-65 win over Dayton in the Atlantic 10 tournament title game. Smart, who rebuffed several coaching offers to remain at the school over the past few seasons, led the Rams to the Final Four in 2011 and will face Ohio State in a second-round game on Thursday in Portland. This is seventh-seeded VCU's fifth straight year in the Big Dance in Smart's sixth season as head coach.
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03-06-15 |
Detroit Pistons +7 v. Houston Rockets |
Top |
93-103 |
Loss |
-105 |
10 h 20 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NBA Play of the Day A 5-23 opening start has skewed Detroit's record. The Pistons are much better than their record indicates having gone 18-13 during their last 31 games through February. The Pistons have bangers on the boards and shooters with Reggie Jackson comfortable in the mix now. Detroit rarely has shown quit under Stan Van Gundy. Houston remains without Dwight Howard and is in action for the third time in four days
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03-04-15 |
Nebraska v. Illinois -8.5 |
Top |
57-69 |
Win
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100 |
27 h 51 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day Despite coaching his team to two 20-win campaigns in three years at Illinois, John Groce has yet to guide his charges to a non-losing record in Big Ten play. The Illini on Wednesday can guarantee themselves at least a .500 finish by winning their regular-season home finale against struggling Nebraska. The 86-point outburst was the team’s best effort in Big Ten play by 12 points and marked only the fourth time the Illini topped 70 points during conference action. Rayvonte Rice (16.3 points), who came off the bench for four games following a nine-game absence due to a broken hand, returned to the starting lineup for the first time since Jan. 3 and was one of three players with at least three 3-pointers as the Illini hit a season-high 14. To cap it off the Fighting Illini are 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400 while the Cornhuskers are 5-16-1 ATS in their last 22 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
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02-28-15 |
Oakland +8 v. Wisconsin Green Bay |
Top |
63-83 |
Loss |
-110 |
20 h 3 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day The Oakland Golden Grizzlies are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 vs. Horizon League, 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games following a S.U. win, and 17-5-2 ATS in their last 24 games overall. While the Phoenix are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. Horizon League, 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. win, and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
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02-21-15 |
Colorado v. Oregon State -3.5 |
Top |
58-72 |
Win
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100 |
31 h 49 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day The Beavers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400, 22-8-2 ATS in their last 32 home games, and 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games vs. a team with a losing S.U. record. While the Buffaloes are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record, 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record, and 1-7 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
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02-15-15 |
Nebraska v. Purdue -7.5 |
Top |
54-66 |
Win
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100 |
24 h 29 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day The ornhuskers are 16-35-1 ATS in their last 52 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600, 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a S.U. loss, and 3-11-1 ATS in their last 15 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. While the Boilermakers are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 home games, 14-3 ATS in their last 17 vs. Big Ten, and 20-7 ATS in their last 27 games overall. Plus anyone with home floor and a pulse can pound Nebraska
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02-08-15 |
Rhode Island v. Richmond -4.5 |
Top |
79-74 |
Loss |
-106 |
3 h 57 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day The Richmond Spiders are 10-2 at home this season, and are averaging 68.2 scoring, and holding teams to 55.3 points scored on defense. In addition the Spiders are 7-0-1 ATS in their last 8 vs. Atlantic 10 and 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. While the Rams are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 Sunday games and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. win.
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01-03-15 |
Connecticut v. Florida -10 |
Top |
63-59 |
Loss |
-105 |
19 h 36 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit CBB Play of the Day No opponent cares that UConn may not be UConn, the national champ version. Florida cares that they lost a road game to the Huskies last season that they probably should have won, were it not for the amazing talents of Shabazz Napier. Also, that they lost a Final Four game to them as well, shooting 1-for-10 from three-point range. How often in our lifetimes has Florida played a double-revenge game on their home floor when the visitors weren’t from the same conference as the referees?
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12-28-14 |
St. Louis Rams v. Seattle Seahawks -11.5 |
Top |
6-20 |
Win
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100 |
20 h 57 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit NFL Game of the Week There are teams currenty playing up to their potential but nobody is on the level of the Seahawks. They are not only on 5-0 SU run (4-0-1 ATS), but total domination, holding those 5 opponents to 6.6 points per game along with a franchise record of 596 yards in annihilation of one of the better defenses in the league ('Zona). Wilson: 339 passing yards (17 yards per pass); Lynch: 113 rushing yards (11.3 yards per rush). The Rams are -27½ points ATS last 2 weeks, and will pay the price for earlier 28-26 upset.
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12-21-14 |
Seattle Seahawks -7 v. Arizona Cardinals |
Top |
35-6 |
Win
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100 |
27 h 48 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit NFL Game of the Week Seattle looks to be near full speed now. They need two wins for the division title, and possibly home field throughout the playoffs. Their defense is near its apex, allowing just 27 points in their last 4 games. That's 6.75 points per game versus Arizona, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and San Francisco. They have given up just 9 and 14 first downs in the last 2 weeks. The Cardinals are still atop the NFC West, but are averaging only 13 poins per game in their last 5 games, are going it without Stanton, and have managed just 2 touchdowns in their last 19 quarters.
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12-18-14 |
Oklahoma City Thunder v. Golden State Warriors -2.5 |
Top |
109-114 |
Win
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100 |
11 h 35 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NBA Play of the Day Golden State held off Oklahoma City on the road, 91-86, on Nov. 23. The Thunder hung in despite missing Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. But the Warriors are not a team to fade right now and the Thunder were 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 road contest
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12-14-14 |
San Francisco 49ers v. Seattle Seahawks -9.5 |
Top |
7-17 |
Win
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100 |
20 h 24 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit NFL Game of the Week The Seahawks are again the at the top of the NFL. They have had 379-164 and 440-139 yard edges at San Francisco and Philadelphia (17, 11 pt covers). They are coming off holding the former 416 yards per game Eagles to only 139 yards. The Niners are sinking fast, with a 145-103 point deficit in their last 7 games (5 of last 6 SU wins by just 5, 5, 3, 6, & 4 points). Seattle is 7-1 ATS hosting an avenging division opponent.
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12-13-14 |
Wichita State -9.5 v. Detroit |
Top |
77-68 |
Loss |
-110 |
21 h 40 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Game of the Week Wichita State will be facing a Detroit team that is 4-1 at home this season and has won five of its last six games, including a 67-57 victory over South Florida on Saturday. The teams last met during the 2012-13 season as part of the ESPN BracketBusters with the Shockers pulling out a 94-79 victory. Detroit hasn't defeated the Wichita State, which holds a 13-7 series edge, since the 1956-57 season, 82-75.
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12-07-14 |
Pittsburgh Steelers +3.5 v. Cincinnati Bengals |
Top |
42-21 |
Win
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100 |
18 h 53 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit NFL Game of the Week Home/road dichotomy worm sure has turned in Bengal contests, with the road team on 4-1 SU and ATS run. Three straight wins for Cincinnati, so 1½ up on Ravens, Browns, and these Steelers. Dalton had 1 touchdown with 3 interceptions at Tampa, but Bengals survived, due to inopportune Buc penalties. The underdog is on an 8-1 ATS run in Cincinnati games, and the Bengals lost their last home game by 27 points ATS. The Steelers, with and underdog 5-0 spread run in their last five games, by 63½ points. Ben has 3,705 passing yards thus far, and the Steelers had a 538-393 yard edge over the Saints.
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11-30-14 |
Arizona Cardinals -2.5 v. Atlanta Falcons |
Top |
18-29 |
Loss |
-108 |
75 h 18 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit NFL Game of the Week The Cardinals got their comeuppance in 19-3 loss at Seattle, posting only 12 first downs, 64 rushing yards, and only 204 total yards. But, they are still 2 games up in the NFC West, & and have won 16 of their last 20 games, while covering a profitable 15-4-1. They did sack Wilson 7 times in that loss, and Stanton was off a 305 passing yard effort, before just 149 versus the Seahawks. The Falcons can move it, behind Matty who has 19 touchdowns with 9 interceptions, but rank dead last on defense.
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11-29-14 |
Kansas v. Kansas State -28 |
Top |
13-51 |
Win
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100 |
70 h 35 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NCAAF Play of the Day Kansas State is currently on a 5-0 ATS home run (+53½ points in their last 3). They had just 1 rushing yard at West Virginia, but 4 take aways, a punt return for a touchdowns, and 400 Waters passing yards. They are also on a nice 37-12 ATS run. Kansas has a 104-21 point deficit in their last 2 road games, with an 836-35 rushing yard deficit
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11-28-14 |
Northern Illinois v. Western Michigan -7.5 |
Top |
31-21 |
Loss |
-110 |
41 h 44 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Units NCAAF Game of the Week Broncos are a perfect 10-0 ATS. Not only that, their early line covers were tight, but they've improved by the week, with covers of 14½, 12, 24½, 17, & 13 points in their last 5 games. QB Zerrell has completed 32-of-39 passes the last 2 weeks, while Franklin has run for 1,432 yards & 23 touchdowns. The Huskies continue steady winning ways, but departure of QB Lynch has stripped them of former dominance. In their six wins this year, NIU’s margin of victory is only eight points and they were flattened at home by Central Michigan.
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11-23-14 |
Jacksonville Jaguars v. Indianapolis Colts -13.5 |
Top |
3-23 |
Win
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100 |
21 h 33 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit NFL Game of the Week This is one that the Colts just do not let get away, with 37-3, 30-10, & 44-17 wins, in their last 3 games with the Jaguars. You know they are extra focused following last week's annihilating loss to the Pats, in this building. A 244-19 rushing yard deficit in that one, as well. Despite last week, Indy is on a 30-17-2 ATS run, and has topped 32 points in 5 of its last 8 games. The Jags, of course, will be bent on revenge for earlier 44-17 pasting,but have topped 17 points in just 2 of their last 12 games. To cap it off, Pagano is 12-1 ATS off a loss.
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11-22-14 |
Brooklyn Nets +10.5 v. San Antonio Spurs |
Top |
87-99 |
Loss |
-107 |
5 h 32 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NBA Play of the Day THe Nets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Southwest, 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600, and 10-4 ATS in their last 14 vs. Western Conference.
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11-22-14 |
Oklahoma State v. Baylor -28.5 |
Top |
28-49 |
Loss |
-110 |
72 h 15 m |
Show
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Rating: 5 Unit NCAAF Game of the Month
Baylor comes into this one with their sights set on a BCS playoff spot. They have the best offense in nation and this pick is enhanced by their amazing 18-2 ATS home record. they now are at 52.4 points per game in their last 26 games. Oklahoma State is getting worse by week going 0-6-1 ATS (-101½ points ATS in their last 5). They also have the 94th ranked total offense. Last week they had only 9 first downs versus Texas. Not a good spot for the Pokes!
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11-16-14 |
Cincinnati Bengals v. New Orleans Saints -7 |
Top |
27-10 |
Loss |
-115 |
52 h 11 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit NFL Game of the Week The Saints haven't lost two in a row at home since 2009 after losing in overtime to the 49ers in the Superdome this past Sunday, snapping a 10-game home win streak. New Orleans is 19-2-1 ATS under Sean Payton at home. The Bengals haven't been the same since coming out of their bye in Week 5. They are 2-4 SU, 1-4-1 ATS since then. Three of those four losses have been by three touchdowns or more.Drew Brees has a 37-to-8 touchdown-to interception ratio at home since the start of last year. Mark Ingram has rushed for 392 yards in the last four games while tight end Jimmy Graham has hauled in 22 passes and scored four touchdowns in the last three games since recovering from a shoulder injury. The Saints have covered 80 percent as home favorites during the past 31 instances.
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11-15-14 |
Michigan State -12 v. Maryland |
Top |
37-15 |
Win
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100 |
75 h 4 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit NCAAF Game of the Week The Spartan dreams were crushed last week with the loss to Ohio State. Michigan State has now given up 46, 31, 49 points this year, but they still own the 10th rated defense. QB Cook had 358 passing yards. The Terps come into this one rested but have managed only 10, 15 first downs their last 2 games and have the 96th rushing defense along with 106th total offense. Maryland has allowed 52 points to both upper echelon Big-10 teams (Ohio State and Wisconsin).
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11-09-14 |
St. Louis Rams v. Arizona Cardinals -6.5 |
Top |
14-31 |
Win
|
100 |
25 h 41 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit NFL Game of the Week Arizona comes in to this one with another 4-game run, both SU & ATS. The cards are currently on runs of 14-3 SU (2 of those 3 loses by a mere 4 & 3 pints) & 13-3-1 ATS. They're averaging 25.9 points per game in their last 17 games, with Palmer a solid 11 touchdown passes with only 2 interceptions on the season. This is the third straight road game for the Rams, who are 4-4 ATS, but who have allowed 34, 34, 34, 31, & 34 points in their 5 losses, and have yet to put back-to-back covers. Arizona is 7-1 ATS in division play, versus a team below .500 off a SU win. Arizona's 3rd-ranked defense should handle the Rams easily.
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11-08-14 |
Georgia Tech -3.5 v. North Carolina State |
Top |
56-23 |
Win
|
100 |
50 h 54 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit NCAAF Game of the Week
The Wolfpack finally posted an ACC win, which was their first conference win in 2 years. However, the win was possible due to an 82-yard interception return, and a fumble recovery, deep in their own territory. NC State has only 14 first downs and just 14 points per game in their last 4 while allowing 35 points per game in their last 5. The Jackets, on the other hand, are hot, rushing for 1,107 yards the last 3 weeks, and have covered their last 2 games by 52½ points. They are also in off a 268-22 rushing yard edge over a Virginia team which entered with a 170-106 ruhsing yards per game edge.
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11-02-14 |
San Diego Chargers +2 v. Miami Dolphins |
Top |
0-37 |
Loss |
-105 |
24 h 51 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit NFL Game of the Week The Chargers come into this one off 2 straight losses, after a 5-game SU run (4-1 ATS). However, they are +52½ points ATS in their last 7 games, with Rivers throwing for 20 touchdowns with only 5 interceptions for the season. The Dolphins come in on a 2-game run, for the first time all year. But those two wins have come versus the fast falling Bears and horrible Jacksonville. The Chargers are 7-1 ATS on the road, off a DD SU loss.
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10-26-14 |
Seattle Seahawks -5 v. Carolina Panthers |
Top |
13-9 |
Loss |
-108 |
16 h 53 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NFL Play of the Day Carolina averaged 34 points per game 2 games prior to last week's 38-17 blowout at GreenBay (38-3 in 4th). But still a game up on New Orleans. Shock has set in for Seattle, with losing 2 straight, although they nearly came all the way back from a 21-3 deficit versus the Rams. In that game Wilson became the 1st QB in NFL history with a 300-yard passing and 100-yard rushing game. Seattle HC Carroll is 7-1 ATS off 2 straight losses, and the Seahawks are 9-0 ATS as favorites off a pair of SU losses.
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10-25-14 |
Alabama -17 v. Tennessee |
Top |
34-20 |
Loss |
-105 |
73 h 34 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit NCAAF Game of the Week After averaging only 15.5 points per game in their previous 2 games Alabama let it all out in 59-0 rout of nation's 4th-ranked offense, with a 602-172 yard edge (45-0 at half). Tennessee is in off allowing the game's final 34 points to Ole Miss in a 34-3 loss and has a 167-34 point deficit the last 4 games in series. They also rank 120th on offense. Can you spell route?
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10-19-14 |
Kansas City Chiefs +4 v. San Diego Chargers |
Top |
23-20 |
Win
|
100 |
20 h 55 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NLF Play of the Week Five straight wins for Chargers, with a 147-73 point edge. They trailed Oakland, 28-21, in 4th, before 31-28 win. Rivers had 3 touchdowns with 0 interceptions and now has 15 touchdown with only 2 interceptions for the year. He has 5 straight games with a 120 passing rating. Kansas City has a nice 92-51 point edge of its own in their last 3 contests and took San Diego into overtmie here last year.
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10-18-14 |
Kansas State +7.5 v. Oklahoma |
Top |
31-30 |
Win
|
100 |
68 h 28 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit NCAAF Play of the Day Sooners highly unimpressive in bounceback game versus Texas, with 482-232 yard, 24-11 first down, and 37:58-22:02 time deficits (touchdowns on kickoff return and interception run back. Kansas State comes into this one rested and led by Waters, who does it in the passing and running game. And Kansas State is a super play as they are 9-1 ATS as the series visitor.
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10-12-14 |
Carolina Panthers v. Cincinnati Bengals -6.5 |
Top |
37-37 |
Loss |
-110 |
17 h 53 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NFL Play of the Day sThe home team is owns the win when Cincinnati takes the field, standing at 18-4-1 ATS. This is a Patriot/Colt sandwich for the Bengals, but Cincinnati is not about to be caught. The Panthers lost their last road game by 24½ points, and have a 75-29 point deficit versus the AFC North this year.
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10-11-14 |
TCU v. Baylor -7.5 |
Top |
58-61 |
Loss |
-115 |
90 h 35 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit NCAAF Play of the Day The Frogs are on the rise again and come into this one at 4-0 SU, and on a 5-0 ATS run. They beat Oklahoma last week thanks to fumble and an interception returned for touchdowns. Plus QB Boykin had 318 passing yards. They also have the #13 passing defense. Baylor's QB Petty had a horrible game last week versus Texas hitting only 7-of-22 but Linwood had 148 rushing yards. But you can't forgetthat Baylor is 17-1 ATS at home.
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10-05-14 |
Pittsburgh Steelers -6 v. Jacksonville Jaguars |
Top |
17-9 |
Win
|
100 |
17 h 54 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NFL Play of the Day Jacksonville has lost all 4 games by at least 17 points, and now have a 152-58 point deficit, as well as -58 points ATS. Pittsburgh let one get away last week, after leading Tampa, 27-24 in the 4th, losing in the final 0:07, on a 15-yard pass. The Steelers did cover their last road game by 21 points. Pittsburgh took Carolina, 37-19, in last road trip.
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10-04-14 |
Baylor -14.5 v. Texas |
Top |
28-7 |
Win
|
100 |
41 h 15 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NCAAF Play of the Day At the moment, there is no comparisons between these 2, with Baylor once again sitting atop the total and scoring offense, just as it did in '13 (641 yards per game, 56.8 points per game). Texas is just the opposite, at the moment. Discontent, injuries, while ranking 112th in total offense.
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09-28-14 |
Green Bay Packers -1 v. Chicago Bears |
Top |
38-17 |
Win
|
100 |
24 h 37 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NFL Play of the Week The Packers are catching the Bears off their Monday Night game is a plus, as is the fact that Chicago stands a horrible 2-10 ATS versus a divisional opponent the past 2 year. The Packers won 33-28 here last year, to win their division, while the Bears are 1-6 ATS in the series including 0-4 at home. HC Trestman is 1-7 ATS at home.
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09-27-14 |
Illinois v. Nebraska -20 |
Top |
14-45 |
Win
|
100 |
79 h 47 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit Game of the Week Nebraska has been unstoppable at home holding a 151-57 point edge in their 3 home games and are +52½ points ATS. In addition they had a 343-76 rushing yard edge versus Miami, behind another 229 yards from Abdullah who is the #2 rusher. All 3 Illinois wins have been of the comeback variety. They come in allowing 39.9 points per game in last their last 11 lined games and rank 112th in rushing offense.
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09-24-14 |
San Francisco Giants v. Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 |
Top |
1-9 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 20 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit MLB Play of the Day Kershaw labored through five innings at the Chicago Cubs last time out, giving up three runs on seven hits, but still managed to win his sixth consecutive start. Kershaw won at San Francisco on Sept. 14 with eight innings of two-run ball to improve to 13-5 with a 1.44 ERA lifetime against the Giants. Kershaw has tormented Pence, who is 4-for-49 with 11 strikeouts against him, while limiting Brandon Crawford to 1-for-17.
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09-21-14 |
Denver Broncos v. Seattle Seahawks -4.5 |
Top |
20-26 |
Win
|
100 |
50 h 33 m |
Show
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Rating: 4 Unit NFL Game of the Week The last times these two teams met, the potent Broncos lost 43-8 in the Super Bowl. But, so far this season the Broncos nave no covers even though they are 2 SU. Manning is having a decent year with 6 touchdowns and no interceptions, but has only 269 and 242 passing yards in the first two games. The Broncos are 30-5 SU their L35 games and 21-12 ATS. However, Seattle is off an embarrassing showing last week where they ran just 38 plays and had only 14 first downs. The Seahawks come into this one on a perfect 9-0 ATS run versus .600+ opponents,are 9-1 ATS versus non-division opponents looking for revenge, are 7-1 as a home favorite versus the AFC, and are on a 38-13 ATS run. To top off all of this Peyton Manning is just 5-24 SU and 11-18 ATS in his NFL career as a dog of 4 or more points, including 0-16 SU and 2-14 ATS when facing a sub .666 opponent. Just too much for the Broncos to handle
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09-14-14 |
Seattle Seahawks -5 v. San Diego Chargers |
Top |
21-30 |
Loss |
-105 |
20 h 46 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NFL Play of the Week The Seahawks demolished the Packers last week 36-16 and it shows that Seattle is hardly sitting its success last week. They had a 207-80 rushing yard edge while Wilson threw for 2 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. Seattle now has a 310-87 point edge in its last 11 games and are 9-1-1 ATS. They are also on a 24-4 SU run and a 38-12 ATS run. Diego in off a Monday Nighter so don't have less rest and the clincher is the visitor is 16-8-1 ATS in Charger games.
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07-29-14 |
Oakland A's -1.5 v. Houston Astros |
Top |
7-4 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 28 m |
Show
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<p>Rating: 3 Unit <b>MLB Play of the Day</b></p>
<p>Feldman was on the losing end of Thursday's matchup with Samardzija as he surrendered six runs on nine hits and five walks in 5 1/3 innings. It was the third straight defeat for the 31-year-old, who has yielded 18 runs over 23 2/3 frames in four outings since beating Detroit on June 29. Thursday's loss dropped Feldman to 5-7 with a 6.34 ERA in 23 career games - 14 starts - versus the Athletics.</p>
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07-22-14 |
Washington Nationals -1.5 v. Colorado Rockies |
Top |
7-4 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 4 m |
Show
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<p>Rating: 4 Unit <b>MLB Game of the Week</b></p>
<p>Nationals are 5-1 in their last 6 overall, 5-1 in their last 6 vs a left handed starter, 6-2 in their last 8 road games, 45-22 in Zimmermann's last 67 starts overall and 16-5 in his last 21 starts as a road favorite. The Rockies are just 14-39 in their last 53 games overall, 8-20 in their last 28 home games, 16-35 in their last 51 games vs a right handed starter, 1-7 in their last 8 as a home underdog, and 5-21 in their last 26 vs a team with a winning record. Washington is 4-0 in their last 4 meetings overall, 5-2 in their last 7 meetings in Colorado, and 5-1 in Zimmermann's last 6 starts vs the Rockies. </p>
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04-11-14 |
Atlanta Hawks v. Brooklyn Nets -4.5 |
Top |
93-88 |
Loss |
-105 |
6 h 14 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NBA Play of the Day The Brooklyn Nets haven't lost a home game in more than two months, which is bad news for the Atlanta Hawks, who need a win at Barclays Center tonight as they try to lock up their seventh straight trip to the postseason. The Hawks have a two-game lead over the New York Knicks for the final berth in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Atlanta has struggled to a 12-27 road mark, which might be a tough trend to buck with Brooklyn having won a franchise-record 15 straight at home.
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03-30-14 |
Chicago Bulls -4.5 v. Boston Celtics |
Top |
107-102 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 41 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NBA Play of the Day The Celtics are trying to hold off the Utah Jazz in the battle for the fourth-worst record in the NBA and the draft lottery ping-pong balls that go along with it. Boston has dropped three in a row and eight of its last nine and did the Bulls no favors in the playoff race by dropping back-to-back games to the Raptors on Wednesday and Friday. The Celtics dropped a 94-82 decision at Chicago on Jan. 2 as part of a nine-game losing streak that brought an early end to any playoff hopes.
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03-23-14 |
Nashville Predators v. Chicago Blackhawks -1.5 |
Top |
2-0 |
Loss |
-100 |
7 h 27 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Units The Chicago Blackhawks are beginning to round into form on the defensive end with the playoffs only a few weeks away. Chicago has allowed only 23 goals in the last 13 games and looks to extend a four-game point streak when the Nashville Predators pay a visit on Sunday night. The Blackhawks have surrendered five goals in regulation during a 3-0-1 stretch. The Predators are 7-15 in the last 22 meetings in Chicago and are 2-7 in the last 9 meetings.
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03-23-14 |
Kentucky v. Wichita State -4.5 |
Top |
78-76 |
Loss |
-101 |
4 h 14 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day Top-seeded Wichita State puts its undefeated record on the line when it meets arguably its toughest opponent of the season - eighth-seeded Kentucky - on Sunday in the third round of the NCAA tournament in St. Louis. The Shockers defeated Cal Poly 64-37 on Friday while the Wildcats earned a hard-fought 56-49 decision over Kansas State. Wichita State has covered the spread in 14 of the last 15 games when playing their 2nd game in a week and they are only allowing an average of 58 points a game this season
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03-22-14 |
St. Louis v. Louisville -9 |
Top |
51-66 |
Win
|
100 |
4 h 55 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day Defending national champion Louisville came oh-so-close to being one-and-done in the NCAA tournament. The fourth-seeded Cardinals will look to put forth a better performance when they meet fifth-seeded Saint Louis in today
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03-20-14 |
New Mexico State v. San Diego State -7.5 |
Top |
69-73 |
Loss |
-110 |
5 h 45 m |
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Rating: 3 Units The Aztecs finished second in the nation in scoring defense, limiting opponents to an average of 56.6 points, and are hoping to carry that over into the NCAA tournament after getting run over in an 81-71 second-round loss to Florida Gulf Coast in last season
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03-20-14 |
Manhattan v. Louisville -16 |
Top |
64-71 |
Loss |
-100 |
4 h 10 m |
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Rating: 4 Units Louisville enters the tournament on a roll. The Cardinals dominated the American Athletic Conference tournament winning the three games by a combined 110 points. The Jaspers punched their ticket to the dance by upsetting top-seeded Iona 71-68 in the MAAC final March 10 to earn its first NCAA berth since 2004.
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03-20-14 |
Pittsburgh v. Colorado +6.5 |
Top |
77-48 |
Loss |
-102 |
3 h 29 m |
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Rating: 3 Unit Tournament Play of the Day A change in conferences and a late-season slump didn't stop Pittsburgh from reaching the NCAA tournament, but its Round of 64 opponent is well-versed in facing adversity. The ninth-seeded Panthers will open South Regional play today against No. 8 Colorado, which overcame a season-ending knee injury to leading scorer Spencer Dinwiddie to make its third consecutive NCAA appearance. Colorado thrived in tight games this season going 15-2 in games decided by single digits.
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03-19-14 |
San Antonio Spurs -13 v. Los Angeles Lakers |
Top |
125-109 |
Win
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100 |
10 h 38 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NBA Play of the Day The San Antonio Spurs routed the Los Angeles Lakers last Friday and look to do it again and extend their winning streak to 11 games when they visit Los Angeles tonight. San Antonio
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03-14-14 |
Ohio State v. Nebraska +4.5 |
Top |
71-67 |
Win
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100 |
6 h 34 m |
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Rating: 3 Unit Conference Game of the Day Nebraska opened conference play with four straight losses before a Jan. 20 win over Ohio State turned the tide of its season. The fourth-seeded Cornhuskers figure to assure themselves of their first invite to the Big Dance since 1998 if they can defeat the fifth-seeded Buckeyes again today in the Big Ten quarterfinals in Indianapolis. Nebraska is 10-3 since upending Ohio State at home and coming off perhaps its most impressive win of the season
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03-08-14 |
Washington Wizards -8 v. Milwaukee Bucks |
Top |
114-107 |
Loss |
-105 |
11 h 35 m |
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Rating: 3 Unit NBA Play of the Day
The Washington Wizards seek to continue their recent winning ways when they visit the worst team in the NBA tonight. Washington has won seven of eight games as it enters the matchup with the lowly Milwaukee Bucks and the Wizards are just 1 1/2 games behind the fourth-place Chicago Bulls in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Milwaukee is an astounding 37 games below .500 with a quarter of the season still to go and is just 7-25 at home.
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03-05-14 |
Indiana Pacers -4.5 v. Charlotte Bobcats |
Top |
87-109 |
Loss |
-113 |
8 h 39 m |
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Rating: 3 Unit NBA Play of the Day
While the Pacers can take comfort in knowing that they remain atop the Eastern Conference standings, the Bobcats don't have the same luxury. They find themselves clinging to a playoff berth, tied with the Atlanta Hawks for the No. 7 spot with the ninth-place Detroit Pistons lurking just three games off the pace. The Pacers lead the season series 2-0 following a 99-74 road victory Nov. 27 and a 99-94 triumph just more than two weeks later in Indiana. Indiana has won the last five meetings.
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03-03-14 |
Notre Dame v. North Carolina -11 |
Top |
61-63 |
Loss |
-110 |
9 h 0 m |
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Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day
North Carolina is one of the hottest teams in college basketball and the No. 21 Tar Heels look to post their 12th straight victory when they host Notre Dame tonight. The winning streak is North Carolina
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03-02-14 |
New York Knicks v. Chicago Bulls -6.5 |
Top |
90-109 |
Win
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100 |
2 h 47 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NBA Play of the Day The New York Knicks are not just losing, they are getting blown out. The Knicks will try to end their latest slide at five straight when they open up a three-game road trip at the Chicago Bulls on Sunday. New York dropped its last two games by a combined 49 points and lost 11 of the last 13 to fall well off the pace in the Eastern Conference. Chicago has won three straight and eight of nine to pull into a tie for the third-best record in the East.
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03-01-14 |
Syracuse +4 v. Virginia |
Top |
56-75 |
Loss |
-100 |
4 h 15 m |
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Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Dog of the Day The 11th-ranked Cavaliers, winners of 12 straight games, have not secured an outright league crown since 1980-81. The fifth-ranked Orange trail the Cavaliers by 1 1/2 games for first place and control their own destiny should they win their final three contests, beginning with today's showdown in Charlottesville.
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02-27-14 |
Memphis -6 v. Houston |
Top |
68-77 |
Loss |
-106 |
11 h 34 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day
No. 22 Memphis has already earned a first-round bye in the American Athletic Conference tournament, but Houston is chasing one as the Cougars host the streaking Tigers on Thursday. The top six teams get a bye and the Tigers, who have won eight of 10, are guaranteed a top-five finish in the AAC. Houston is 1-4 against ranked foes and its six top-25 opponents are the most since playing seven in 1984-85
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02-27-14 |
Milwaukee Bucks v. Indiana Pacers -15 |
Top |
96-101 |
Loss |
-107 |
9 h 22 m |
Show
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Rating: 3 Unit NBA Play of the Day The Indiana Pacers look to continue their recent dominance of the Milwaukee Bucks when they host the second meeting between the teams in six nights tonight. A 32-point performance from Paul George and 30 more from David West lifted Indiana to a 110-100 win at Milwaukee on Saturday, the Pacers' fourth straight win in the series and their ninth in the last 11 matchups. George then led a balanced attack with 20 points in a 118-98 home victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.
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